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News18
a day ago
- Automotive
- News18
Range Rover SV Masara Edition Arrived In India, Here's What Makes It Worth Rs 4.99 Cr
Last Updated: The name has been derived from the Sanskrit word that means Sapphire. This is the second India-specific special edition in the after Ranthambore edition. The luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has added another limited edition to its fleet called the Masara under the Range Rover lineup. The name has been derived from the Sanskrit word that means Sapphire. This is the second India-specific special edition in the after Ranthambore edition. The model has been released in India at the starting price of Rs 4.99 crore (ex-showroom). The company said that only 12 examples will be made, which will make it more exclusive in the segment. Insipration From Where? Inspired by the deep blue sapphire found in the Himalayan region, the SUV flaunts a unique and bold style statement. It gets a deep satin blue matte shade from the outside, featuring silver chrome and Corinthian Bronze trim. What's So Special? It gets a gold finish signature grill at the front, and has been treated with massive 23-inch Oblivion 1077 diamond-turned alloy wheels, complemented by glossy black callipers with dark grey contrast. The target audience will get the Masara Edition in dual-tone interior, flaunting and impressive yet ultra luxury Liberty Blue and Perino leather upholstery with bright noble jewellery accents and Burr Veneer all around. The company has included the seats with embroidered elements with personalised scatter cushions to make it more special. It also gets SV Bespoke branded tread plates that show the Masara Edition. Inside the cabin, it continues to get the advanced features such as fully electric adjustable reclinable seats, deployable cupholders, a massive panoramic sunroof, a powered club table, and a refrigerator with SV etched glassware. Under the hood, it uses a robust 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that generates a maximum power of 606 BHP and 750 Nm.
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
MLCommons partners with NASSCOM to bring global AI reliability benchmarks to India
As part of this global effort, MLCommons is partnering with NASSCOM to introduce the benchmark to South Asia, with a focus on India-specific, Hindi-language reliability standards, according to a media release.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Common compute capacity surpasses 34,000 GPUs in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi: India's national compute capacity has crossed 34,000 GPUs, the government said on Friday, adding that three new startups have been selected to build AI foundation models. Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said that 367 datasets have already been uploaded to 'AI Kosh'. The minister also underlined IndiaAI Mission's role in fostering reverse brain drain and creating a comprehensive ecosystem encompassing foundational models, compute capacity, safety standards, and talent development initiatives. He emphasised that these efforts are aimed at building a complete and inclusive AI ecosystem in India. The 'IndiaAI Foundation Model' pillar within the India AI Mission aims to develop and deploy indigenous foundational models trained on India-specific data. Till April 30, 506 proposals have been received. On April 26, Sarvam AI was selected to build India's sovereign large language model (LLM) ecosystem, developing an open-source 120 billion parameter AI model to enhance governance and public service access through use cases like "2047: Citizen Connect" and "AI4Pragati". This follows the earlier launch of the Sarvam-1 model (2 billion parameters) and the Sarvam-M (24B parameters) model with hybrid reasoning capabilities. Vaishnaw urged the newly selected teams under the IndiaAI Mission to aim for a top-five global position in their respective sectors. Soket AI will develop India's first open-source 120 billion parameter foundation model optimised for the country's linguistic diversity, targeting sectors such as defence, healthcare, and education. Gnani AI will build a 14 billion parameter Voice AI foundation model delivering multilingual, real-time speech processing with advanced reasoning capabilities, while Gan AI will create a 70 billion parameter multilingual foundation model targeting "Superhuman TTS (text-to-speech)" capabilities to surpass current global leaders. Emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of democratisation of technology, Vaishnaw said, 'Technology should not be left in the hands of a few. It's very important that a larger section of society should be able to access technology, develop new solutions and get better opportunities.'
India Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Mercedes-AMG G63 India-inspired Collectors' edition to launch on June 12
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 will be available in a new India-inspired collectors edition, the launch of which is slated for June 12. This version of the SUV intends to celebrate the 'cult status' that it has gained in the country. Read along to know the details of the first India-specific G says that India's love for the G-Class has been well-storied, and the 'Collector's Edition' is a tribute to the rich Indian tapestry and landscape. It is configured and presented by both Mercedes-Benz India and Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India. The AMG 63 Collectors' edition is likely to get special exterior and interior trims. advertisementWhile the firm has not revealed any details yet, we expect the model to get customised upholstery options in the cabin paired with special exterior trims, which might be themed after Indian culture. The SUV will not get any changes on the mechanical front as we expect it to be powered by the same 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine with 48V mild-hybrid tech found in the standard G 63. This mill churns out 585bhp and 850Nm, while the mild-hybrid system gives an additional boost of 22bhp. Paired to this engine is a 9-speed DCT automatic gearbox with paddle shifters and the 4Matic system that delivers power to all four wheels. Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Manu Saale, MD & CEO, MBRDI will announce the launch of the AMG G 63 'Collector's Edition' on 12 June 2025 through a virtual press to Auto Today Magazine
Mint
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Washington pushes for a fast-track route for its meat and seafood under India-US bilateral trade agreement
New Delhi: Washington has sought fast-track registration for certain US foods in India as part of discussions for a landmark bilateral trade agreement, which has seen both sides pushing for greater market access to each other. India's apex food regulator, the Food Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI), has sent its proposal to the Union commerce ministry on expediting registration for foods to be imported from the US, said two Indian government officials aware of the development. The fast-track route will allow US companies planning to sell meat and meat products, seafood and oil in India to hit the ground running to tap the country's booming food product market. 'FSSAI has sent its proposal to the commerce ministry for its consideration. Fast-tracking the registration applications of US-based food establishments will ensure ease-of-doing business (in India)," one of the officials said. 'We largely get oil, fish, meat, nutraceuticals, etc., from the United States. These are high-risk commodities so require quick-approval protocol," said the second official, adding that 158 US food companies had registered on FSSAI's platform last year. Overall, FSSAI received about 3,500 applications from foreign food companies last year on its digital platform called Registration of Foreign Food Manufacturers, or ReFoM. As per the proposed plan, US food companies certified by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) will be considered for fast-track registration by FSSAI, according to the officials, who declined to be identified. India and the US are expected to sign a bilateral trade agreement before 8 July, when the 90-day pause on the US's reciprocal tariff action expires, Mint reported exclusively on 16 May. A deal before 8 July would likely help India avoid the US's reciprocal tariffs and reset the bilateral trade relationship between the two countries on a stable footing. FSSAI did not reply to Mint's queries emailed on 13 May. Queries emailed to the commerce ministry on 20 May also remained unanswered. A US embassy spokesperson in New Delhi declined comment, saying, 'We do not comment on ongoing bilateral negotiations. We refer you to the White House or USTR (US trade representative)." Green light, red light A bilateral trade agreement between India and the US could see the two nations remove tariff and non-tariff barriers for a majority of goods, including farm produce, while protecting sensitive items through a negative list or quota restrictions, Hindustan Times reported on 22 May. The deal could see India substantially reducing tariffs on US products such as automobiles and agricultural items, with Washington expected to remove the 10% baseline tariff for Indian goods and withdraw a proposed India-specific 16% additional tariff, the HT report said, citing officials. While some US agricultural items and farm produce such as maize, almonds, soyabean, pistachio, poultry, and meat could be allowed in India, there would be restrictions on genetically modified (GM) foods that are not permitted, the report added. An Indian delegation led by commerce minister Piyush Goyal is currently in Washington to negotiate the first tranche of the India-US bilateral trade agreement. Leaders of both the countries on 13 February announced plans to finalise a deal that would boost bilateral trade between India and the US from $200 billion now to $500 billion by 2030. In a joint declaration, India and the US committed to concluding the trade deal by fall 2025, which corresponds to the period between September and November in the Indian calendar context. Also read | US-China trade truce brings relief, but India's tariff advantage may narrow India, however, has informed the World Trade Organization that it would impose $1.91 billion of levies on a range of high-value imports from the US if a resolution is not found by early June on the US's extension of safeguard duties on Indian steel and aluminium exports, Mint reported on 13 May citing a communication from New Delhi to the global trade body. On the quality of US food imports, Biswajit Dhar, economy and trade expert at Delhi-based think tank Council for Social Development, said such products typically conform to high safety standards that are accepted in India. 'However, questions have repeatedly been asked about the ability of Indian companies to comply with the FDA standards, and, therefore, their entry into the US," Dhar said. Also read | India-UK FTA sets precedent with dedicated anti-corruption, anti-bribery chapter The India-US trade balance The US is India's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade between the two countries increasing to $131.84 billion in 2024-25 from $119.72 billion in FY24, according to the commerce ministry. The trade balance is currently in favour of India, with US imports into India expanding to $45.33 billion in FY25 from $42.20 billion in the year prior. Indian goods exports to the US increased to $86.51 billion in FY25 from $77.52 billion in FY24, according to commerce ministry data. US Vice President J.D. Vance, during his visit to India in April, said India and the US were working towards a trade agreement that would be built on shared priorities such as creating jobs, building durable supply chains, and achieving prosperity for workers. He also said Americans wanted further access to Indian markets. '(India) is a great place to do business, and we want to give our people more access to this country. And Indians, we believe, will thrive from greater commerce from the United States. This is very much a win-win partnership and certainly will be far into the future," Vance said. Also read | Why the India-UK FTA has spooked medical device manufacturers. Hint: China
