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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Live streaming on Sony LIV, telecast on Sony Sports
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has bagged the television and digital broadcast rights for the Hero Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, enabling hockey fans across the country to follow the continent's top teams as they battle for supremacy. The tournament, in its 12th edition, will run from 29 August to 7 September 2025 at the newly developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium. The venue, built to world-class standards, reflects India's investment in sports infrastructure and Bihar's emergence as a growing sports hub. This will be the first major men's hockey event at Rajgir after the successful staging of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024, in which India emerged champions. The full schedule of the Men's Asia Cup 2025 has not been announced yet, as Pakistan's participation is still uncertain. SPN has promised a comprehensive broadcast plan, with live matches, pre-match build-ups, and expert-led analysis across its sports channels and OTT platform Sony LIV. 'Hockey has always held a special place in the hearts of Indian sports fans, and the excitement is intense with the Hero Men's Asia Cup,' said Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer – Distribution and International Business, and Head – Sports Business, SPN. He described the tournament as a 'proud milestone' for the network, reaffirming its positioning as the 'Home of Hockey in India.' Hockey India welcomes partnership Dr. Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India, said, 'We are thrilled to have Sony Sports Network as the official broadcaster for the Hero Asia Cup. Their extensive reach and commitment to Indian hockey will amplify the tournament's visibility and inspire millions to connect with the sport.' Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added that Sony's production quality and storytelling will give the event world-class exposure, while helping build excitement ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup.
Hans India
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Tata Motors Elevates Driver Comfort, Launches Air Conditioned Cabins and Cowls across its Truck Range
Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announces the launch of factory-fitted air conditioning systems across its entire truck range. This significant upgrade spans the SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima cabins, while also extending to cowl models for the first time. Tata Motors also introduces a series of value additions, including power output enhancements, reinforcing its commitment to set new benchmarks in performance and drivability. Commenting on the occasion, Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, 'The introduction of air-conditioned cabins and cowls marks a significant step towards building a comfortable working environment for drivers, enabling higher productivity. In addition to complying with the regulatory requirements, we have leveraged this opportunity to deliver long-term value with a host of enhancements. These upgrades, shaped by extensive customer feedback, and backed by smart engineering, are designed to minimise impact on total cost of ownership, ensuring greater profitability for fleet owners." The new air-conditioning system offers dual-mode operation, Eco and Heavy, delivering optimal cooling with enhanced energy efficiency. Tata Motors' range of heavy trucks, tippers and prime movers now offer higher power output of up to 320hp. Coupled with intelligent technology that maximizes fuel economy, this upgrade makes the trucks well suited for diverse applications. Furthermore, other improvements include duty-cycle-based fuel efficiency features such as engine idle auto-shut, a voice messaging system for real-time alerts, amongst others. Tata Motors' widest commercial vehicle portfolio is complemented by a robust service network of over 3000 touchpoints coupled with a host of value-added services designed for comprehensive vehicle lifecycle management through its Sampoorna Seva 2.0 initiative. This all-inclusive solution ensures support at every step, including road-side assistance, assured service turnaround times, annual maintenance contracts, and easy access to genuine spare parts. Additionally, Tata Motors leverages Fleet Edge, its connected vehicle platform, for optimal fleet management, enabling operators to maximize vehicle uptime and minimize total cost of ownership.
NDTV
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Tata Motors Brings Air Conditioning To Entire Truck Lineup
Tata Motors has introduced a factory-fitted air conditioning system across its truck portfolio in the Indian market. This is the first time this temperature-control system will be available on the cowl models. Specifically, this update covers the Indian manufacturer's SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima cabin ranges. The air conditioning systems are equipped with dual-mode functionality, featuring Eco and Heavy settings aimed at delivering cooling while ensuring energy efficiency. Tata Motors has also raised the power output for its heavy truck, tipper, and prime mover range to 320 horsepower. Also Read: The upgraded truck models come with fuel-saving technologies, including automatic engine idle shut-off and voice messaging systems for up-to-date alerts. These enhancements are part of Tata Motors' initiative to enhance driver working conditions and boost productivity. Commenting on the occasion, Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head - Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, "The introduction of air-conditioned cabins and cowls marks a significant step towards building a comfortable working environment for drivers, enabling higher productivity." "In addition to complying with the regulatory requirements, we have leveraged this opportunity to deliver long-term value with a host of enhancements. These upgrades, shaped by extensive customer feedback, and backed by smart engineering, are designed to minimise impact on total cost of ownership, ensuring greater profitability for fleet owners," he added. Tata Motors is the leading player in India's commercial vehicle market and ranks among the top three manufacturers of passenger vehicles. The company is a subsidiary of the $165 billion Tata Group and has reported revenues of $44 billion. The manufacturer backs its vehicle lineup with a network of more than 3,000 service locations and the Sampoorna Seva 2.0 program, which offers maintenance contracts, roadside assistance, and access to spare parts. Additionally, the company operates Fleet Edge, a connected vehicle platform designed for efficient fleet management.
India.com
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Tata Motors Rolls Out Factory-Fitted AC Cabins Across Entire Truck Lineup
Mumbai, June 6, 2025— In a significant move aimed at enhancing driver comfort and boosting productivity, Tata Motors has launched factory-fitted air-conditioned cabins and cowls across its entire range of trucks, including the SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima series. This marks the first time air conditioning is being made available in cowl models as well. India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer is also introducing several performance upgrades, including increased engine power and advanced fuel-efficiency features, as part of its strategy to deliver better real-world performance and long-term value to fleet owners. Speaking on the launch, Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, *'The introduction of air-conditioned cabins and cowls represents a milestone in our commitment to improving the working environment for drivers. These enhancements go beyond regulatory compliance, delivering tangible benefits such as increased driver comfort, improved fuel economy, and reduced total cost of ownership.'* The new AC systems feature dual-mode operation—Eco and Heavy—for tailored cooling based on driving conditions, ensuring energy-efficient performance. Tata's heavy-duty trucks, including tippers and prime movers, now also offer higher power output, with engines delivering up to 320 hp. Additional upgrades include duty-cycle-based fuel efficiency tools like engine idle auto-shutdown and real-time alerts via a voice messaging system. The comprehensive upgrades come as part of Tata Motors' broader effort to improve truck usability and reliability across various applications, from long-haul freight to heavy-duty construction. Supporting its extensive vehicle portfolio, Tata Motors continues to strengthen its aftermarket services through the *Sampoorna Seva 2.0* initiative, which offers roadside assistance, guaranteed service turnaround times, annual maintenance contracts, and access to over 3,000 service touchpoints across India. The company also leverages its *Fleet Edge* connected vehicle platform to help fleet operators optimize performance, improve uptime, and reduce operational costs. With these new upgrades, Tata Motors is setting a new benchmark for comfort and performance in the commercial vehicle segment.
India Today
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Tata adds factory-fitted AC to its entire truck lineup for enhanced comfort
In a move set to transform the driving experience for commercial vehicle operators, Tata Motors has introduced factory-fitted air-conditioned cabins across its entire truck range, including the SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima models. Notably, this upgrade now also extends to cowl models, marking a first for the Indian commercial vehicle initiative is aimed at enhancing driver comfort, safety, and productivity, while also meeting regulatory standards. Alongside the air-conditioning rollout, Tata Motors has incorporated a host of smart upgrades designed to improve real-world performance and reduce operating costs for fleet introduction of air-conditioned cabins and cowls marks a significant step towards building a comfortable working environment for drivers, enabling higher productivity. In addition to complying with the regulatory requirements, we have leveraged this opportunity to deliver long-term value with a host of enhancements. These upgrades, shaped by extensive customer feedback, and backed by smart engineering, are designed to minimise impact on total cost of ownership, ensuring greater profitability for fleet owners," said Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles. The air-conditioning units come with dual-mode functionality — Eco and Heavy — allowing optimal cooling with improved energy efficiency. Tata's heavy-duty trucks, including tippers and prime movers, now also offer higher power outputs of up to 320hp. Additional upgrades include engine idle auto-shut for better fuel economy, and a voice alert system to deliver real-time operational Motors continues to strengthen its value proposition through its extensive service network of over 3,000 touchpoints and comprehensive aftersales support under its Sampoorna Seva 2.0 program. The company's Fleet Edge connected vehicle platform also ensures efficient fleet management, helping operators improve uptime and reduce operational to Auto Today Magazine
