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  • Zepto rings in fast phone delivery with exclusive Vivo deals

    Zepto rings in fast phone delivery with exclusive Vivo deals

    MUMBAI: Zepto is calling the shots in the quick commerce game—literally! The fastest-growing delivery platform in India is now bringing smartphones straight to users’ doorsteps, expanding its electronics category with a selection of mobile phones starting 25 January 2025. As part of this launch, Zepto will feature the latest models from Vivo India, ensuring customers can get their hands on cutting-edge smartphones faster than ever.

    “At Zepto, our sellers are committed to offering quick, reliable, and affordable solutions for everyday needs. With this expansion, we are excited to collaborate with Vivo India and our Sellers to make mobile technology more accessible in a fast, seamless way,” said Zepto, business head for electronics, Abhimanyu Singh.

    Echoing the sentiment, Vivo India, head of online business, Pankaj Gandhi, said, “This partnership reflects our shared vision of making the latest mobile technology easily accessible to users across India through Zepto’s efficient platform.”

    Zepto will feature smartphones starting at just Rs 5,999 (inclusive of taxes). To sweeten the deal, an exclusive Icici Bank offer provides a flat five per cent discount (up to Rs5,000) on mobile purchases over Rs 5,000 valid until 31 January 2025.

  • Chinese smartphone brands Oppo, Vivo India & Xiaomi under tax sleuths’ lens

    Chinese smartphone brands Oppo, Vivo India & Xiaomi under tax sleuths’ lens

    Mumbai: Chinese smartphone makers have once again come under the scanner of Indian agencies for cases of alleged tax evasion. Notices have been issued to Oppo, Vivo India and Xiaomi, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Rajya Sabha recently. The three Chinese mobile phone companies, between them, hold a major share of the Indian smartphone market.

    The Finance Minister said that the department of revenue intelligence (DRI) has issued a notice to Oppo for a total customs duty of Rs 4,389 crore. This is on the grounds that misdeclaration of certain goods leads to a short payment in customs duty.

    The duty evasion is about Rs 2,981 crore, Sitharaman said replying to a question in the Upper House.

    “Undervaluation of imported goods for the purpose of payment of customs duty, that we think is an evasion of Rs 1,408 crore,” she said.

    She stated that they came voluntarily to deposit Rs 450 crore, much less than the demand of Rs 4,389 crore.

    Regarding the other companies, she said Xiaomi, which deals with assembling MI mobile phones, has been issued three show-cause notices.

    “The approximate duty liability there is about Rs 653 crore. For the three show cause notices that have been issued, they have deposited only Rs 46 lakh,” the minister said.

    She informed Rajya Sabha that a demand notice has been issued for Rs 2,217 crore for which they have deposited Rs 60 crore as a voluntary deposit.

    “Besides these, the ED is looking at 18 companies that were established by the same group as Vivo, and there they have voluntarily remitted Rs 62 crore as deposits, but the parent company outside of India has total sales of 1.25 lakh crore.

    “Of the Rs 1.25 lakh crore total sales, Vivo has transferred through these 18 companies huge amounts of funds, and it is believed that Vivo India has, in turn, remitted 0.62 lakh crore to its parent company, which is outside India,” Sitharaman said.

    In her written reply, the finance minister said a show cause notice demanding Rs 4,403.88 crore has been served on Oppo Mobiles India based on the investigation conducted by the directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI).

    Five cases of customs duty evasion have been booked against Xiaomi Technology India, she said.

    “During the period 2019 to 2022, in respect of the central board of indirect taxes & customs (CBIC), cases against 43 other such companies have been booked.”

    “‘As regards to the central board of direct taxes (CBDT), investigation directorates have undertaken search and seizure actions in cases of five groups pertaining to the telecom sector, in which tax evasion has been detected,” Sitharaman added.

    Meanwhile, the market share of these three brands, which make up the top five smartphone brands in India, has been steadily growing, despite the scrutiny. Xiaomi remained the market leader in 2022 with a share of 24 per cent, followed by Vivo with 18 per cent share and Oppo with a ten per cent share, according to a report by Cyber Media Research (CMR). The three brands, along with Realme and Korean smartphone major Samsung, account for nearly three quarters of India’s smartphone market.

  • vivo India urges parents to #SwitchOff, and connect with kids

    vivo India urges parents to #SwitchOff, and connect with kids

    Mumbai: Smartphones have become an integral part of our day-to-day lives. But, the excessive use of smartphones post-pandemic has also impacted human relationships. It is this thought that inspires vivo’s new ad film.

    The global smartphone brand has launched the third edition of the #SwitchOff campaign with a thought-provoking film that showcases how parents are missing out on being fully present in their children’s lives.

    Conceptualised by Lowe Lintas, the film has a heart-warming storyline that showcases a father-son relationship before the smartphone became indispensable. The character of the father, in the end, realises the need to disconnect and recapture the relationship he shared with his son.

    Lowe Lintas regional creative officer Amar Singh said, “Children are very quick to pick up on the signals we send out. And a child’s mind is a very fertile place. This film conceptualiSed by Rajat, Vishal, Stuti, and Kushal, explores what may be going through a child’s mind as he sees his parents obsessing with their phone. What inferences his little mind might draw? And how it’s imperative for adults to find it within themselves, to stop.”

    The campaign is founded on the observation from vivo-CyberMedia Research (CMR) study ‘Impact of Smartphones on Human Relationships 2021’ that underlines that 74 per cent of parents say that their excessive usage of smartphones has hurt their relationship with their children. The study focuses on the relationship dynamics of parents and children with respect to the omnipresence of smartphones in families.

    vivo India director brand strategy Yogendra Sriramula said, “The pandemic has made digital technology and smartphone devices an indispensable need for all of us. But, this excessive usage of these devices is also impacting the young and naïve minds around us. We might be around our children, but the quality of the time spent with them is something that we don’t pay much attention to. Hence, this year, we thought of focusing on driving awareness and realisation of excessive smartphone usage by adults that is impacting their relationship with their kids. We believe the film delivers an eye-opening and thought-provoking message to all of us.”

    The smartphone brand recently announced the findings of the third edition of the study titled ‘Impact of Smartphones on Human Relationships 2021’, which showcases the impact of smartphones on users and their effect on relationships. The study highlights that while the time that is spent with kids and family, in general, has gone up, the quality of time spent has deteriorated.

  • Nipun Marya takes over as iQOO India CEO

    Nipun Marya takes over as iQOO India CEO

    Mumbai: Smartphone brand iQOO on Monday announced the appointment of Nipun Marya as chief executive officer for India. As iQQQ India CEO, Marya will be responsible for driving the growth of the brand and its operations in India as it focusses on growing its market share to cement its position in the premium performance smartphone segment, said the company in a statement.

    According to a statement, iQQQ has witnessed a staggering growth of 671 per cent in Q3’21 vis-à-vis Q2’21 and it aims to double its online market share in the mid-premium space from five per cent to 10 per cent in India by 2022. Prior to iQOO, Marya worked with vivo India as director of brand strategy for the last five years.

    “Nipun has successfully led vivo’ s expansion and brand evolution in the India market. His deep understanding and consistent focus on consumer understanding have helped vivo grow its brand strength and preference over the years,” stated vivo India CEO Jerome Chen. “We are delighted to see him assume charge as iQOO’s CEO and are confident he will play a pivotal role in cementing the brand’s position within the India market.”

    Under the leadership of Marya, the company aims to accelerate the pace of innovation and address the demand of the ever-evolving consumers. Witnessing the dynamics of the Indian smartphone market, he will also focus on strengthening the premium and mid-premium portfolio for iQOO in India, said the statement.

    “iQOO India is at an exciting juncture right now. Our smartphones like iQOO 7, Z5 and Z3 have been the highest-rated smartphones in their respective segments on Amazon. This inspires us to further strengthen our ambitions to bring a bold line of breakthrough innovations in future products,” said Nipun Marya. “I am looking forward to driving this next phase of growth for the brand and double the online market share in the mid-premium segment.”

  • Apple and Vivo pledge to aid India in Covid relief efforts

    Apple and Vivo pledge to aid India in Covid relief efforts

    NEW DELHI: As India is battling the deadly second wave of Covid2019, smartphone manufacturers Vivo India and Apple have pledged to aid the country in Covid relief efforts. Vivo India has announced that they will donate Rs 2 crore and also help to acquire oxygen concentrators. 

    Last year, Vivo India had donated masks, PPE kits, and 50,000 litres of sanitisers to India’s Covid efforts. The company also expressed its gratitude to frontline healthcare workers who are fighting to curb the spread of the Covid pandemic. The smartphone maker has also urged people to follow strict Covid restrictions to combat the challenge posed by the virus sweeping through the country.

    “In the fight against Covid2019, @Vivo_India stands united with the nation and pledges to donate Rs 2 crores to aid relief efforts and acquiring oxygen concentrators. Together, we can and will get through this,” said Vivo India senior executive Nipun Marya. 

    Apple has also extended support to India during this critical time. Apple CEO Tim Cook took to Twitter to announce that the company will provide help to its Apple family and everyone who is fighting the pandemic. 

    “Amid a devastating rise of Covid cases in India, our thoughts are with the medical workers, our Apple family, and everyone there who is fighting through this awful stage of the pandemic. Apple will be donating to support and relief efforts on the ground,” tweeted Cook. 

    Yesterday, Xiaomi stepped up to donate 1,000 oxygen concentrators worth Rs 3 crore to tackle the Covid crisis in India.

    Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has pledged that the company will “continue to use its voice, resources, and technology to aid relief efforts, and support the purchase of critical oxygen concentration devices.” 

    Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the search engine giant will give Rs 135 crore for medical supplies, organisations supporting high-risk communities, and grants to help spread critical information. 

    Over the last few weeks, India has been devastated by a record surge in Covid2019 cases. The country’s health infrastructure has been stretched to the breaking point, with shortages reported in medical oxygen cylinders, hospitals beds and critical drugs for Covid treatment. The number of reported cases declined slightly on Tuesday, to 323,144 from the peak of 352,991 the day before, bringing the total cases to nearly 17 million with 192,000 deaths.

  • Colors partners with vivo as presenting sponsor for Bigg Boss 2019

    Colors partners with vivo as presenting sponsor for Bigg Boss 2019

    MUMBAI: COLORS collaborates with the premium global smartphone manufacturer, vivo as the presenting sponsor for Bigg Boss 2019. Produced by Endemol Shine India, the show has attained a cult status over the years and has become one of the sought-after reality shows hosted by actor Salman Khan. 

    Promising to be packed with utmost thrill and excitement, the new all celebrity season will have many surprise elements that will make it a stellar watch for the audience. 

    Elaborating on the sponsorship, Viacom18 Head, Network Sales Mahesh Shetty said, “Bigg Boss is one of the largest platforms in the entertainment segment.  With every season, the show has set new benchmarks in the television reality space and has become one of the widely viewed shows of the country. The format and content of the show allows us to experiment with brand integrations and associations that reach out to a sizable number of audience across all age groups and  it is the only show that cuts across festivities. With its growing success and popularity, more and more brands have come forward to explore innovative customizations and partnerships to deliver their business ambitions. vivo is one of the trusted mobile phone brands with a growing consumer base and we are happy to welcome them on board as the presenting sponsor.”

    Talking about the collaboration,  vivo India Senior Vice President Jerome Chen said, “We at vivo are constantly looking for innovative ways to connect with our consumers and their interest areas. We always aim to create new and effective marketing platforms that will engage our audiences across the country. We are excited about our partnership with COLORS for Bigg Boss. The show is one of the most popular reality TV shows that brings the diverse audience together with its entertaining content.”

    Being the most anticipated and celebrated shows of Indian Television, the upcoming season of Bigg Boss will continue to entertain the audience with high octane drama and action. 

  • Vivo partners India Art as mobility partner

    Vivo partners India Art as mobility partner

    MUMBAI: Creating a unique blend of Technology and Art, Vivo mobiles and India Art Fair 2017 has come together to showcase the magnum opus of art during the premier art fair starting from February 2nd in the capital, New Delhi. Vivo, the premium global smartphone has collaborated with India Art Fair 2017 as the mobility partner to showcase art collection through its lens. The four-day art fair scheduled from 2–5 Feb, 2017, will showcase pictures clicked by Vivo’s all new V5Plus featuring the first ever 20MP dual front camera with ‘moonlight glow’.

    This partnership, will bring out a unique collection of vivid images and showcase art clicked through a lens of a smartphone, opening new avenues. India Art Fair is South Asia’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art and portal to the region’s cultural landscape. Founded in 2008, India Art Fair has become the bedrock of a now booming cultural community with connections to every level of the market.

    Sharing his views on Vivo’s association, Vivo India CMO Vivek Zhang said, “We are extremely delighted to partner with India Art Fair 2017 as it displays an array of rich culture under one roof. As a brand our efforts have always been towards constant innovation and now with this partnership our smartphone technology will be used in bringing out the art in a unique manner for India Art Fair.”

    “Selfie lovers would indulge in and enjoy the whole new experience of art displayed at the India Art Fair clicked by Vivo V5Plus, which is loaded with megapixels and comes with interesting features like bokeh, anti-shake & face beauty.” – Idris Ahmed, Photographer

    Speaking on the association India Art Fair Founding Director Neha Kirpal said, “We are excited to have Vivo India join us as our Mobile Partner for the first time for the 2017 edition of India Art Fair. Technology and arts are becoming increasingly integrated and reliant on each other, not just as a means to promote arts and culture but also as an integral part of the artworks themselves through new media and digital art. As such, it is great to see a mobile brand like Vivo India developing this association. As a supporter of the Make in India campaign, it’s encouraging to see Vivo India’s continued commitment to art and design in India through their relationship with the fair and I look forward to seeing our partnership develop.”

  • Vivo partners India Art as mobility partner

    Vivo partners India Art as mobility partner

    MUMBAI: Creating a unique blend of Technology and Art, Vivo mobiles and India Art Fair 2017 has come together to showcase the magnum opus of art during the premier art fair starting from February 2nd in the capital, New Delhi. Vivo, the premium global smartphone has collaborated with India Art Fair 2017 as the mobility partner to showcase art collection through its lens. The four-day art fair scheduled from 2–5 Feb, 2017, will showcase pictures clicked by Vivo’s all new V5Plus featuring the first ever 20MP dual front camera with ‘moonlight glow’.

    This partnership, will bring out a unique collection of vivid images and showcase art clicked through a lens of a smartphone, opening new avenues. India Art Fair is South Asia’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art and portal to the region’s cultural landscape. Founded in 2008, India Art Fair has become the bedrock of a now booming cultural community with connections to every level of the market.

    Sharing his views on Vivo’s association, Vivo India CMO Vivek Zhang said, “We are extremely delighted to partner with India Art Fair 2017 as it displays an array of rich culture under one roof. As a brand our efforts have always been towards constant innovation and now with this partnership our smartphone technology will be used in bringing out the art in a unique manner for India Art Fair.”

    “Selfie lovers would indulge in and enjoy the whole new experience of art displayed at the India Art Fair clicked by Vivo V5Plus, which is loaded with megapixels and comes with interesting features like bokeh, anti-shake & face beauty.” – Idris Ahmed, Photographer

    Speaking on the association India Art Fair Founding Director Neha Kirpal said, “We are excited to have Vivo India join us as our Mobile Partner for the first time for the 2017 edition of India Art Fair. Technology and arts are becoming increasingly integrated and reliant on each other, not just as a means to promote arts and culture but also as an integral part of the artworks themselves through new media and digital art. As such, it is great to see a mobile brand like Vivo India developing this association. As a supporter of the Make in India campaign, it’s encouraging to see Vivo India’s continued commitment to art and design in India through their relationship with the fair and I look forward to seeing our partnership develop.”

  • Lowe Lintas Delhi gets Ranveer Singh ‘Faster Than Faster’ for Vivo India

    Lowe Lintas Delhi gets Ranveer Singh ‘Faster Than Faster’ for Vivo India

    MUMBAI: With the much-awaited VIVOIPL 2016 ready to take off, title sponsor VIVO has rolled out a brand campaign promoting its latest product offering – VIVO V series smartphones-V3 and V3Max Series. The new campaign is themed around “Faster than Faster” and highlights multiple features of the newest offering from the leading smartphone player including its breakthrough faster fingerprint unlocking technology.

    Vivo India has roped in Bollywood heartthrob and youth icon Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador. With his ability to instantly connect with the youth, Ranveer Singh will be exhorting users on the benefits of the new smartphone in a quirky and unabashed manner.

    Commenting on the new campaign, Vivo India CEO Alex Feng said, “It gives me immense pleasure to announce the launch of our innovation, the V3 and V3 Max for the Indian market. The V series designed with creativity and equipped with state of art technology will be a landmark for Vivo India. And we are truly delighted to have Ranveer Singh as the face of Vivo in India. Ranveer enjoys a huge fan following amongst the young Indian audience and Vivo being the brand for the youth, this lethal combination is all set to create magic in the Indian market. The campaign also looks young and fresh and we are confident that it will help the brand grow to the next level.”

    Lowe Lintas Delhi president Naveen Gaur said, “The task was to establish Vivo in an incredibly competitive landscape of mobile handsets and launch the new V3 and V3Max with a campaign that brings alive the product proposition of ‘fastest phone’ in the market. For that, we chose Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador as he truly symbolizes ‘fast’ both in terms of his success and growth in the film industry and his immense energy. His association has ensured a strong youth connect and he has beautifully demonstrated the key features of Faster RAM, faster fingerprint unlocking and faster processor in the campaign.”

    Sharing his views on the creative thought-process behind the campaign, Lowe Lintas CCO Arun Iyer said, “The features that make VIVO V3 and V3Max exceptional were many, but the ones that particularly stood out and provided the brand its ethos were fast speed, huge memory and being an able ally of the youth. The campaign shows Ranveer Singh encapsulating these attributes in his unusual style and manages to establish a strong brand connect. Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee has done a wonderful job in bringing these moments to life in a manner befitting the brand.”