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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
10k foresters in Karnataka to receive KSDL kits
Mysuru: In recognition of their role in forest protection, 10,000 forest guards/watchers, mahouts, and drivers in Karnataka will receive quality kits containing a bag, jerkin, shoes, and a water bottle from Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL). The first event of this CSR initiative will be held at the convocation hall of Karnataka State Open University in Mysuru on Wednesday, stated large and medium industries minister MB Patil in a release. The minister said that KSDL's CSR fund of Rs 2 crore for the 2024-25 fiscal year was utilised to purchase these kits. The essential ingredient for KSDL's flagship product, Mysore Sandal soap, is sandalwood oil. Forest guards are the protectors of this resource, and this initiative reflects our concern for them, he said. The kits will be distributed to 2,168 personnel from the forest divisions of Chamarajanagar and Mysuru districts. Forest minister Eshwar Khandre and KSDL chairman CS Nadagouda, along with local representatives, will be present during the event. Patil mentioned that kits will also be distributed to staff working in other forest areas in Karnataka in the coming days. Measurements were taken in advance from each recipient to purchase the jerkins and shoes. Among them, 5,000 are permanent staff, while the rest work on a temporary basis. Ensuring their welfare is our responsibility, he said.
Hans India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
All-Time Record in 108-Year History: KSDL Achieves ₹186 Crore Turnover in May
Bengaluru: Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), a state-owned enterprise, has achieved a historic milestone by registering a monthly turnover of ₹186 crore in May—its highest ever in the company's 108-year history. The achievement was announced by Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil on Tuesday. Sharing the details, the Minister said the sales target for May was ₹151.50 crore. However, the company surpassed it by ₹35 crore, achieving 125% of the target and recording a 15% growth. Of the total turnover, ₹1.81 crore came from exports. He added that the company has set an ambitious goal of increasing its annual export turnover to ₹150 crore. All 45 products manufactured by KSDL, including the iconic Mysore Sandal Soap, saw strong sales through its branches in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, and New Delhi, as well as through direct marketing channels in Bengaluru. Products such as soaps, shower gels, and incense sticks witnessed especially high demand. This success, Patil explained, is the result of enhanced product quality, improved branding, and strategic market expansion. Among regional contributors, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana topped the list, accounting for ₹85 crore in sales, while Karnataka and other states contributed ₹100 crore. The previous highest monthly turnover was ₹178 crore, recorded in September 2024—now surpassed by May's performance. Typically, KSDL's average monthly turnover ranges between ₹135 crore and ₹140 crore, making May's figures an exceptional ₹41 crore above the usual. KSDL Chairman CS Nadagouda noted that over the past two years, the company has improved operational efficiency without any major investment in new equipment. He also informed that KSDL is preparing to launch a new range of perfumes in the near future.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
KSDL will distribute protective kits to 10,000 forest personnel: Patil
Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL) will be distributing protective kits to 10,000 forest personnel in the State, including forest guards, watchers, mahouts, and drivers. The kits are distributed under the KSDL's Corporate Social Responsibility programme. The kit has a durable bag, jerkin, shoes, and a water bottle. Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said the first phase of the distribution will take place at the Convocation Hall of Karnataka State Open University in Mysuru on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Mr. Patil said ₹2 crore from KSDL's 2024–25 CSR fund has been allocated for the procurement of the kits. He emphasised the importance of supporting forest personnel, who play a crucial role in conserving sandalwood, which is the source of sandalwood oil, a key ingredient in Mysore Sandal Soap, the flagship product of KSDL. As many as 2,168 staff members from the Chamarajanagar and Mysuru forest divisions will receive the kits at the event. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, KSDL chairman C.S. Nadagouda, and Karnataka Wildlife Board member Dhruva Patil will be present on the occasion, a release said. The initiative will be extended to forest personnel in other districts in the coming weeks. The kits have been custom-fitted based on individual measurements. Of the 10,000 beneficiaries, 5,000 are permanent employees the release added. 'The safety and welfare of the forest personnel are our responsibility,' said Mr. Patil. Dhruva Patil, who is also the founder of the Society for Protection of Plants and Animals (SPPA), was instrumental in conceptualising the initiative. His inputs were based on the hardships forest personnel often face in challenging working conditions, the release added.
Hans India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Karnataka Soaps to distribute essential kits to 10,000 forest guards
Bengaluru: Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), a prestigious public enterprise, will launch a CSR initiative to distribute essential kits to 10,000 forest guards across the state. The programme will be inaugurated in Mysuru on Wednesday by Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil at 2 pm at the Conference Hall of Mysuru Open University. Minister Patil stated that KSDL's CSR fund of Rs 2 crore for the year 2024–25 has been utilised for this initiative. The essential kit comprises a bag, jerkin, shoes, and a water bottle, which will be distributed to forest guards, forest watchers, mahouts, kavadis, and drivers working with the Forest Department. 'Mysore Sandal Soap, KSDL's flagship product, uses sandalwood oil as its key ingredient. It is the forest guards who protect this precious natural resource. As a gesture of gratitude towards these guardians of our forests, this initiative is KSDL's way of giving back,' Patil said. On Wednesday, kits will be distributed to 2,168 personnel from the Chamarajanagar and Mysuru forest circles. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, KSDL Chairman CS Nadagouda, State Wildlife Board Member Dhruv Patil, and other local public representatives will attend the event. Distribution of kits to forest department staff in other regions of the state will follow in the coming days, the minister added. The jerkins and shoes have been procured as per individual measurements collected in advance. Of the 10,000 beneficiaries, about 5,000 are regular employees, while the rest are on a casual basis, Patil informed.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Tamannaah Bhatia backs Deepika Padukone in Vanga row? ‘Likes' her video on ‘not accepting gender pay gap'
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia in a subtle and cryptic way, came forward to support Deepika Padukone amid a row over Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit. She has liked an Instagram reel that lists key issues women stand against, including gender pay gaps, working overtime, unprofessionalism, and misogyny. Also read: Tamannaah Bhatia unbothered by protesting Kannadigas over KSDL ambassador row; posts pics on Instagram The actor has liked a reel on Instagram which talks about the propaganda women are not ready to fall for. It is a throwback video when Deepika Padukone shunned a reporter when asked whether Ranveer Singh has put money in her production venture Chhapaak. For context, the video is from a press conference for her production venture Chhapaak in 2020. At the event, a reporter told Deepika that her husband Ranveer Singh has invested money in the film. She was amused with the statement and said, 'Excuse me, yeh mere khud ke paise hain. Kisne bola yeh? (Who said this to you? This is my money) Excuse me, It is my own money'. The reel comes with the text, 'Propaganda she is not falling for: Disrespect, men, sexism, gender pay gap, working overtime, unprofessionalism, misogyny, and double standards'. A post shared by cowboy padukone 🐎 (@thepikaverse) It comes at a time when accusations are being hurled at Deepika for being unprofessional. The controversy sparked a debate about actors advocating for standard working hours, and Tamannaah's like on a reel highlighting women's rights issues appears to be a subtle show of support for Deepika's stance. Several reports cited "unprofessional" demands as the reason for Deepika's departure. Bollywood Hungama quoted a source as saying, 'Sandeep Reddy Vanga got the shock of his life when Deepika Padukone refused to shoot for more than six hours a day for Spirit. That's not all—the actress, via her agency, also began to demand amendments to the contract. Their main contention was simple: if the shoot extended beyond 100 days, Deepika would need to be paid extra for every single day beyond the agreed schedule'. Sandeep also took to social media to address rumours surrounding Spirit. After Pinkvilla carried a report detailing Spirit's plot and details earlier this week, the Animal director took to X to imply that the leak had come from Deepika. He fired back at a report insinuating that Triptii Dimri would be "pushing boundaries" with her intimate scenes in the film. Tamannaah has been roped in by the Karnataka government as the brand ambassador for Mysore Sandal Soap in exchange for a ₹6.20 crore deal for two years. However, the move has been met with backlash, with people questioning why a Kannada actor wasn't roped in. MB Patil, Minister for Commerce & Industries, Infrastructure GoK, defended the decision. She was most recently seen in the supernatural thriller Odela 2 in which she was seen in the role of a sadhvi. While Odela Railway Station was a crime thriller, Odela 2, which also stars Hebah Patel, the female lead of the original film, takes a supernatural route. Tamannaah's character Shiva Shakthi is seen coming to Odela, a village protected by the deity Odela Mallanna Swamy, to fight an evil that claims to control the five elements.
