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  • International Women’s Day special: Meet the ladies who created new inroads to success

    International Women’s Day special: Meet the ladies who created new inroads to success

    Mumbai: As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we are recognising the multitude of women around us who have truly moved mountains with their inspirational work. These women have redefined success, created new inroads and found a new and innovative path to succeed. Their names are stamped on the wall of fame even as these women create history in never-seen-before territories. Here are some remarkable women who have won us over with their success stories.

    Falguni Nayar

    Falguni Nayar launched Nykaa, a cosmetic and wellness products e-commerce website in 2012. Even she wouldn’t have imagined that ten years down the line the company will re-script history with a fabulous opening when the company launched IPO. She worked as an investment banker for many decades before the entrepreneurial bug hit her and she truly created an unparallel brand. Nykaa offers more than 1000 than brands and now has 35 physical stores in malls. Under their aegis Nykaa Fashion and Nykaa Men were also launched to cater to men’s grooming category as well. She has received many coveted awards and her work is now recognized as one the best in the industry.

    Clelia Cecilia Angelon

    She founded Surya Brasil, a vegan, natural organic multinational brand that provides alternatives to harsh chemical dyes. She founded this global brand in 1995 with a presence in two of the biggest pharmacy chains in Brazil. She embarked on her entrepreneurial journey from a small shop owner at a gallery in London’s Oxford Street, and is the epitome of the woman who can achieve everything she sets her eyes to. Over the years the brand has forayed into different geographies. A trip to Kerala led to this idea of starting a haircare brand, offering the goodness of Henna for hair. These products mixed with Brazilian and Ayurvedic herbs can result in red, burgundy, brown, copper, chocolate and natural black hair, without the impact of harsh chemicals.

    Komal Agarwal

    Komal Agarwal is one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the circuit. She is the co-founder of Pebble, India’s leading smartwatch brand. Pebble has been named as one the fastest-growing Indian smartwatch brands by IDC. They also have Tiger Shroff as their brand ambassador. Under Komal’s able leadership, the brand has gone stronger and is leading the category. Their consumer-centric smartwatches, with affordable price points, have always won the hearts of the buyers for their utility factors. Recently they tied up with Hollywood studio Warner Bros to launch special edition GoT-inspired smartwatches. The smartwatches in collaboration with Pepe Jeans London are redefining denim for the wrist.

    Karunya Sampath

    The co-founder and CEO of Payoda Inc is not just acing the business aspects but also breaking the notion that women cannot deal with technology. She has put this tech-based company on a global pedestal and still soaring higher. The Computer Software Engineer from PSG College of Technology has truly made her alma mater proud. She embarked on her entrepreneurial journey only after gaining ample experience at global brands in the IT and service industry. Being highly skilled in Sales Management, Operations Management, Organizational Development, Business Development etc, she certainly knows how to hold the fort. And if this isn’t enough, she is also on the board at HealthViewX, AppViewX and Elyments.

    Sanamdeep Chadha

    As the director at Genesis Global School, Noida, this educationist has brought about a marked change in the K12 educational spectrum. The school provides world-class amenities which has made it a preferred institution for those seeking holistic education along with a sound foundation in their life. The force behind the school, Sanamdeep Chadha’s proactive attitude and unique ability inspires and fosters an environment that is conducive for students and educators to thrive together. She brings fresh ideas and dynamism to the education style of the country, her constant effort is to provide the latest ideas, technology and pedagogy. Working relentlessly for the past 14 years, she has evolved GGS into one of the best International Day cum residential schools in the region.

  • Pebble announces Vienna and Vama – Smart bling for women

    Pebble announces Vienna and Vama – Smart bling for women

    Mumbai: With the onset of the season of love, India’s fastest growing smartwatch brand Pebble has announced two glamorousand smart timepieces – Vama and Vienna – crafted as an ode to the modern Indian women. While Pebble Vienna embodies an ultra-premium style with a brilliant diamond cut, Pebble Vama personifies elegance & glamour in a curvy metallic dial. This collection was unveiled by actress Bhumi Pednekar, an epitome of what the collection manifests – style and substance. Vienna dons a 1.27” HD display & metallic mash straps in different hues, whereas Vama comes with AMOLED always-on display and choice of silicone and mesh straps.

    “Our new launches are designed for the modern-day women and we think of these watches as ‘Smart Bling for Women’. Both Vienna and Vama are designed in accordance with the lifestyle needs & aspirations of women who do not shy away from flaunting their fashion statement on their wrists. The perfect accessory for any ensemble, be it with your favourite black dress or a traditional wedding season attire, we dedicate these timepieces to the might of modern Indian women. Besides, Vama and Vienna also make the perfect gifting option this Valentine’s Day,” said Pebble co-founder Komal Agarwal.

    Echoing her sentiments, Mensa Brands Founder & CEO Ananth Narayanan added, “Pebble has since its inception been catering to all segments of the young & new India. As a brand, we salute women power and firmly believe that all their lifestyle aspirations must be catered to. Our product portfolio diversification is an earnest attempt in this direction.”

  • Pebble X Pepe Jeans Smartwatch: The iconic denim re-imagined for your wrist

    Pebble X Pepe Jeans Smartwatch: The iconic denim re-imagined for your wrist

    Mumbai: In a quintessential unison of the finest in fashion and the best in technology, India’s fastest growing smartwatch brand Pebble has partnered with Pepe Jeans London to introduce a limited special edition Bluetooth Calling smartwatch. The Pebble X Pepe smartwatch re-imagines the timeless allure of denim for your wrist. An epitome of design and style, the smartwatch dons denim-leather straps and silicon sporty straps with an eye-catching infinite 1.39” HD display and 600 Nits brightness. Priced at Rs 1999, Pebble X Pepe Jeans smartwatch is available on pebblecart.com, pepejeans.in as well as Flipkart & Myntra. It is also available at exclusive Pepe Jeans stores across the country.

    “The association with Pepe Jeans is a landmark one from Pebble’s as well as our consumers’ perspective. It is time we don our fashion & style statement everyday on our wrist while leveraging cutting-edge wearable technology to enhance our lives. It is our innovation designed to suit your style and redefine seamless connectivity,” said Pebble co-founder Komal Agarwal on the launch.

    Speaking about the brand’s latest move, Mensa Brands founder & CEO Ananth Narayanan said, “This new partnership yet again manifests Pebble’s unfazed commitment to meeting the needs as well as aspirations of young Indians. Innovation is the key driving our relentless endeavour to bring the best of wearable technology on everyone’s wrists. We are proud of the association with an iconic denim brand like Pepe Jeans.”

    Adding to the sentiments, Pepe Jeans London MD & CEO Manish Kapoor said, “Pepe Jeans has always been synonymous with denim & lifestyle fashion. With smartwatches swiftly becoming an indispensable part of our fashion & lifestyle statements, we joined forces with Pebble to offer the best to our evolving Indian consumer base. This is an iconic partnership of fashion and technology.”

  • “The Indian smartwatch industry is making great waves”: Pebble’s Komal Agarwal

    “The Indian smartwatch industry is making great waves”: Pebble’s Komal Agarwal

    Mumbai: Pebble is a lifestyle technology brand that endeavours to provide a smooth experience with a perfect blend of technology and design in each of the products. It is one of fastest growing home-grown smart wearable brands in the country having its presence across 10000+ retail points and all leading ecommerce platforms.

    Komal Agarwal co-founded the brand Pebble in the year 2013. She is an electronic engineer from NTU, Singapore, and an IIM Calcutta post-graduate. She has worked with corporate houses like JP Morgan & Mckinsey before finally starting up her own venture. Being a millennial herself, she understood the latent need for good quality affordable charging solutions back then and launched Pebble with a range of chargers and power banks. The portfolio in eight years has grown to more than 100+ SKUs in various categories including headphones, speakers, and most recently Smart Wearables. She is instrumental in growing Pebble into one of the most sought-after lifestyle accessories brands in India. She now personally leads the New Tech & Ecosystem development for Pebble.

    Indiantelevision.com caught up in an email interaction with Agarwal, where she provides some vital information about the smartwatch industry…

    Edited excerpts

    On innovations emerging in the smartwatch industry and Pebble capitalising on them

    The trend in the smartwatch industry has remained inclined of late towards advancement in technology. For instance, smartwatches with advanced display, such as AMOLED are creating quite an impact among the consumers. Besides, the style quotient is also among the dominating trends in the industry. There is increased demand for interchangeable silicon, leather and metallic straps while one smartwatch with multiple dial options is also in great demand. This is in addition to the consistent trend of consumers focusing on advanced Bluetooth calling, health suite and utility features.

    The other most decisive trend seen in the market is that of affordability, for consumers seek spec-rich smartwatches in a pocket-friendly price point. Counterpoint report the Indian smartwatch market for Q1 2023 suggests that a decline has been seen in high-price and high-performance HLOS smartwatches while demand has surged for affordable products with a certain performance level.

    We at Pebble are consistently diversifying our product portfolio on the basis of the growing demands and needs among consumers, and are leading the way for homegrown smartwatch players by being ahead of the trends.

    On the collaboration with Warner Bros and the benefits behind it as a brand

    Pebble has recently joined forces with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, and have unveiled a trio of Game Of Throne inspired smartwatches, crafted with a vision to offer an immersive ‘Fire and Ice’ experience when it comes to unboxing. The smartwatch range captivates the watch faces that have been inspired by the fire of GOT characters and houses namely the fiery House Targaryen, the wintry House Stark and White Walkers with ice-like resemblance. With thematic UI experiences, the GOT inspired smartwatches provides an immersive and unique experience for GOT fans.

    With this collaboration, it gives us great joy to have evolved from being a domestic wearable player to an entity making a substantial impact on the global smartwatch market. Collaborating with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to provide an unmatched experience to Game of Thrones fans in India is a significant step forward for us and demonstrates our commitment to excellence and addressing the different ambitions of young Indians. This collaboration is the first step towards our goal of becoming a global brand which resonates with consumers across the world and will surely help Pebble create a niche.

    On Pebble’s market share evolving over the years, and the factors having influenced these changes

    Being a homegrown brand, Pebble has always had the edge in rightly ascertaining the most intrinsic needs as well as aspirations of Indian consumers. Over the past decade, wearables have evolved from being mere fitness trackers to gadgets laced with multiple high-end features. And for the past nearly 5-6 years, Pebble has remained an instrumental part of the growth journey of the Indian wearable space. As one of the fastest growing smartwatch brands in the country, Pebble currently stands among the top 5 brands in the segment. It is the factor of design combined with cutting-edge features and specs that has led to such widespread acceptance of Pebble as a formidable wearable brand.

    On the future of the Indian smartwatch industry, and new trends can we expect in the next five years

    The Indian smartwatch industry is making great waves and has surpassed even China and the US, which were traditionally the largest producers till now. The significance of this growth can be seen in the fact that while the global smartwatch industry has seen a contraction in the past two quarters, the Indian market has registered a phenomenal 167% YoY growth, thereby ensuring that the global shrinkage can be contained to just 1.5%. The Indian smartwatch industry is dominating the global market at present, and the future is expected to be even better and bigger. As for the innovations, we expect that in the near future, there may be increased IOT and AI integration in smartwatches, 4G Calling watches becoming mainstream and other smart wearables such as Smart Rings gaining traction.  

     

  • Pebble unveils special edition Game of Thrones smartwatch range in India

    Pebble unveils special edition Game of Thrones smartwatch range in India

    Mumbai: Pebble, the fastest-growing homegrown audio and wearable brand, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery global consumer products, has unveiled an exclusive Game of Thrones inspired smartwatch range for Indian enthusiasts of the legendary HBO Original series.

    Drawing inspiration from the Seven Kingdoms, Pebble introduces a trio of meticulously crafted smartwatches, each offering an immersive ‘Fire and Ice’ unboxing experience and a plethora of innovative features. With a circular metallic dial adorned with a rotating crown and premium leather straps reminiscent of the Game of Thrones ambience, the smartwatches encapsulate the series’ essence.

    Pebble co-founder Komal Agarwal said, “It is a matter of immense pride for us that we have traversed from being a homegrown wearable player to an entity creating a significant impact on the global stage. Collaborating with Warner Bros. Discovery global consumer products to offer an unprecedented experience to Game of Thrones fans in India is a major stepping stone for us and a testimony to our commitment towards excellence and meeting the diverse aspirations of young Indians.”

    For fans of the Iron Throne quest, the smartwatch range flaunts various captivating watch faces inspired by the fire of the Game of Thrones houses and characters such as the fiery House Targaryen, the wintry House Stark, and the ice-like resemblance of the White Walkers. With the thematic User Interface (UI) to the iconic Game of Thrones boot screen, each timepiece will resonate with the distinctions and attributions of the various elements from the series.

    Adding to the whole experience, the smartwatches will also deliver an unmatched unboxing experience with Game of Thrones inspired packaging including a Westeros map and the coveted Iron Throne waiting to be unfolded. Each watch includes a themed keychain, an immersive letter bringing the tale of ice and fire to life, and stickers to showcase devotion to the series.

    Referring to the features, these timepieces boast a feather-touch display with a 1.43″ AMOLED HD screen. The Game of Thrones themed always on display feature adds further to the style element while ensuring clear visibility even in bright daylight with its impressive 600 NITS brightness. Along with bluetooth calling functionality, these timepieces offer smart notifications and over 100 sports modes, catering to a wide range of fitness activities. The health suite includes essential features such as HR (Heart Rate) monitoring, SPO2 (blood oxygen) monitoring, and sleep monitoring to help users track their well-being. Additionally, the zen mode provides a much-needed respite, allowing users to find a moment of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life.

    This dream collection is now available exclusively at the special launch price of Rs 5499. Fans can acquire their own piece of the beloved series at pebblecart.com, amazon.in, and select retail stores.