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Wurfel Wins the Best Modular Kitchen Brand Award 2023

Wednesday 11 January 2023 04:30 AM UTC+00
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Würfel was conceived with a humble thought of providing every Indian home with a European Modular Kitchen and Wardrobe. The relentless effort of the brand to adhere to uncompromising quality has won the heart of the country. Würfel leaped into the new year with the honour of being awarded the 'Best Modular Kitchen Brand, 2023' by Radio City Business Icon Awards 2022-23, presented by Honourable MP Tejaswi Surya.
 
The Business Icon Awards is the flagship annual event of Brand Opus. It is the ultimate destination for investors, disruptors and innovators, where they discuss, debate and analyse what the future holds. Eminent personalities including Actress Priyanka Upendra, IPS D. Roopa Moudgil, Ex IPS Mr Bhaskar Rao, Actor Vijaya Raghavendra and more graced the event with their presence.
 
One of the spokesperson from Würfel says, "It is a matter of great pride for us to be recognised as the best modular kitchen brand in the country. It gives us a feeling of achievement and humbleness at the same time to see our hard work being recognised year after year. We are grateful beyond words and this will help us stay motivated and move ahead in our journey as a trendsetting modular kitchen brand. This award helps us inch closer to our dream of making our nation proud by making a mark on the global modular kitchen industry map."
 
With 46 studios across India, Würfel currently holds the honour of being the biggest network of premium modular kitchen brands in the country. They believe their secret to success lies in the superior standards that they maintain in terms of not just designing but also manufacturing, installation, servicing and other comprehensive solutions.
 
"We are on a mission to bridge the gap between quality and pricing by providing high-quality kitchens & wardrobes at a great price point. We are able to achieve this strategically by importing all the finished raw materials and hardware, only from the best vendors in Europe. Later, we process them in their state-of-the-art European manufacturing unit in India, by following European processes & standards under the able supervision of our production," says one of the brand's representatives.

Würfel Product Portfolio-
 
Kitchens: Würfel manufactures luxury modular kitchens that are cancer free and made from self-sustainable, FSC certified forests. The primary types of board used by the brand for their modular kitchens and wardrobes are High Density, Water Resistant Particle Board, MDF (Medium Density Fibre) Board and synchronised plywood. Würfel also provides a lot of finishing options, such as laminate, poly-lacquer, glass, El Lucido etc. Their modular kitchens are timeless and crafted to make every meal a pleasurable experience.
 
Wardrobes: Würfel wardrobes provide a practical solution to organising belongings. They are made from the highest quality materials curated across Europe. Their modular wardrobes come in a variety of designs built to provide maximum space efficiency and comfort of use. The PUR glue technology is used throughout the modular wardrobe, which makes it long-lasting. Würfel designs wardrobes that suits every lifestyle and are solely built to address unique requirements.
 
TV Units: The TV units of Würfel not only flaunts personal sense of style but also help organise all the belongings. One can either opt for a floating TV unit design or a freestanding one, depending on what compliments the theme of their living room style. Eliminate clutter and create a designated space to store all collectables with Wurfel TV units.
 
Vanities: The company's vanity units are sleek in design and they bring the essence of European finesse to the interiors. They are bound to create an element of sophistication in homes. The right bathroom vanity will not only helps to keep things organised but will also enhance the aesthetics of the room, adding both style and functionality.
 
To maintain its top-class standards, the products are manufactured meticulously, with a manufacturing tolerance of 0.5mm. The wide range of Würfel products comes with a 10-year warranty period and the brand also provides Flexi-EMI options.
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  • BMW Group sold 2,399,636 units (-4.8%)
  • BMW brand maintained No. 1 position in global premium segment
  • Sales of fully-electric vehicles more than doubled to 215,755 units (+107.7%)
  • Sales up +10.6% in fourth quarter of 2022
  • MINI Electric* is best-selling MINI model variant
  • Pieter Nota: "Next milestone for 2023: 15% of total sales from fully-electric vehicles"

The BMW Group significantly accelerated its ramp-up of electromobility once more in 2022. As previously announced, the BMW Group was able to more than double its BEV sales from 2021 (+107.7%) with a total of 215,755 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles delivered to customers. A major milestone was reached when the BMW Group handed over its 500,000th fully-electric vehicle to its new owner towards the end of last year.
 
"Our strong product line-up is the best response to a challenging environment – and enabled us to more than double our sales of fully-electric vehicles again in 2022," said Pieter Nota, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Customer, Brands, Sales. "We are confident we can build on this success in 2023, as we continue to see particularly high order intake for our fully-electric models," Nota added.
 
The BMW Group delivered a total of 2,399,636 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles to customers worldwide in 2022 (-4.8%); a year in which all industries faced headwinds from supply bottlenecks, China's pandemic lockdowns and the war in Ukraine. The main impact was felt in the first six months of the year, with deliveries down compared to the previous year. Sales increasingly picked up in the second half of 2022. In the fourth quarter, the BMW Group reported significant sales growth of +10.6%, with 651,798 vehicles delivered to customers.
 
The BMW Group is optimistic about the year ahead. "We will maintain our course for profitable growth in 2023. The clear focus will be on continuing to ramp up electromobility. The next milestone for 2023 is for 15% of our total sales to come from fully-electric vehicles. With the launch of the BMW i5 later this year, we are taking another important step on the road to electrifying our model lineup," according to Nota.
 
The future of the BMW Group is electric, circular and digital. One highlight on the road to the NEUE KLASSE was presented at the CES in Las Vegas last week: BMW i Vision Dee represents the BMW Group's vision of the future digital experience, both inside and outside the vehicle. The BMW Group will provide further insights and glimpses of the revolutionary vehicle concept of the NEUE KLASSE over the course of 2023.
 
At the same time, the company is pushing forward with further digitalisation of sales and marketing. In future, the BMW Group will rely on direct sales in 24 European markets, with agents acting as sales representatives – this creates the necessary conditions for a seamless transition between the online and offline customer experience. The clear aim of the new agency model is to enhance customer satisfaction and the premium brand experience and to reach out to new, online-savvy customer target groups. The BMW Group's new agency model will also create price transparency and ensure customers experience the same, consistent offering across all sales channels. Conditions will be put in place this year that will allow MINI to start in 2024, with BMW to follow in 2026. Implementation will be in close cooperation with retail partners.
 
The My BMW/MINI app is a core element of the sales realignment. With its many features and intuitive user interface, it guides users through the industry's best customer experience. The My BMW/MINI app serves as the interface for personalised customer dialogue, with about two million users in around 50 markets every single day.
 
BMW brand maintains No.1 position in global premium segment
 
The BMW brand sold a total of 2,100,692 units (-5.1%) worldwide last year and maintains its No. 1 position in the global premium segment. The BMW brand also saw strong growth in electrified vehicles. Sales of electrified vehicles (incl. plug-in hybrids) for the full year were up +35.6% on the previous year, at 372,956 vehicles.
 
The brand's attractive product portfolio is proving extremely popular with customers. This is reflected in high new orders for models like the BMW X1, iX1*, i4, iX and i7* models. Later this year, the BMW Group will expand its electric lineup with the BMW i5.
 
BMW M marks 50th anniversary with record year
 
Despite the challenges of supply bottlenecks, BMW M GmbH ended its anniversary year with a new all-time high. BMW M reported growth of +8.4% compared to the previous year, with the sale of 177,257 units. At the same time, BMW M made substantial progress with electrification of its product portfolio. The launch of the first two fully-electrified BMW M Performance models, the i4 M50* and the iX M60*, the very first electrified high-performance model, the BMW XM*, and the new M240i Coupé* contributed greatly to this successful year-end. The new edition of the BMW M2 and the recently-released BMW M3 Touring also made a major contribution to sales growth last year.
 
In parallel with these new additions to the product lineup, BMW M also saw continuing strong demand in its 50th anniversary year for its top high-performance derivatives, the M3 and M4, and its long-established X models. As a result, the outlook for 2023 is very positive for BMW M GmbH, with the promise of further record results to come.
 
MINI Electric* remains best-selling MINI model variant
 
The premium automotive brand MINI sold 292,923 units last year (-3.0%). Sales of electrified MINI models developed positively: The number of electrified MINI models sold (incl. plug-in hybrids) climbed +14.3% to 60,839 vehicles and therefore accounted for around 21% of total MINI sales worldwide in 2022.
 
The fully-electric MINI Cooper SE* remained the brand's best-selling model variant in 2022. A total of 43,744 MINI Cooper SE*s were sold worldwide last year – an increase of +25.5% compared to the previous year.
 
2023 will be a very important year for MINI. The brand is celebrating 110 years of automotive production at its main plant in Oxford and will be unveiling the first two fully-electric models of the new MINI family.
 
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars reported highest sales in its 118-year history
 
In the year in which Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled Spectre, the world's first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, the company also reported the highest sales in its 118-year history, with 6,021 motor cars delivered to customers worldwide (+7.8%). Many regions achieved their highest-ever sales.
 
Each of those cars was Bespoke: made to the precise wishes of the client, down to the very last detail. The value generated by the marque's unrivalled Bespoke offering was higher than ever before, with clients now paying around half a million Euros on average for their unique Rolls-Royce.
 
Global demand remains buoyant across the entire product portfolio, led by Cullinan and Ghost - the order bank across all models stretches far into 2023 with very strong pre-orders for the new all-electric Spectre, following a highly successful world premiere in October. The exceptionally positive client reaction to Spectre comes as the marque prepares to build only fully-electric cars by the end of 2030.
 
BMW Motorrad posts highest sales in company's history
 
With a total of 202,895 motorcycles and scooters delivered to customers – an increase of +4.4% year-on-year - , BMW Motorrad reported its highest sales in the company's history. The Europe, Americas and Asia regions, in particular, all posted new sales highs and made a vital contribution to BMW Motorrad's record sales. The brand's compelling lineup, with successful products that shape their respective segments, and the market introduction of popular new models, like the fully-electric BMW CE 04, were strong factors in the successful result for 2022.
 
BMW & MINI sales in the regions/markets
 
The BMW Group delivered a total of 791,985 BMW and MINI vehicles to customers (‑6.4%%) in China last year. 199,112 vehicles were sold in the fourth quarter – an increase of +12.7%.
 
BMW and MINI sales in the US between January and December totalled 361,892 units (-1.3%). Sales developed positively in the fourth quarter: BMW Group deliveries were up +11.1% year-on-year, reaching 112,057 units.
 
In Europe, the BMW Group sold a total of 877,369 BMW and MINI vehicles in 2022 (‑7.5%). In the fourth quarter, the company delivered 247,551 units to customers. This represents an increase of +10.9%.
 
In Germany, 252,087 BMW and MINI vehicles were registered in the full year.
 
BMW Group sales in Q4/YTD December 2022 at a glance
 
  4th Quarter 2022 Compared with previous year % YTD Dec. 2022 Compared with previous year %
BMW Group Automotive 651,798 +10.6% 2,399,636 -4.8%
BMW 566,826 +11.0% 2,100,692 -5.1%
- BMW M GmbH 52,801 +30.2% 177,257 +8.4%
MINI 83,652 +8.2% 292,923 -3.0%
BMW Group electrified1 150,511 +55.6% 433,795 +32.1%
BMW Group BEV 87,560 +98.3% 215,755 +107.7%
Rolls-Royce 1,320 +4.1% 6,021 +7.8%
BMW Motorrad 43,562 +15.7% 202,895 +4.4%
1BEVs and PHEVs
 
BMW & MINI sales in the regions/markets

 
  4th Quarter 2022 Compared with previous year % YTD
Dec 22		 Compared with previous year %
Europe 247,551 +10.9% 877,369 -7.5%
Germany2 67,401 +6.9% 252,087 -6.0%
Asia 260,355 +12.1% 1,028,105 -3.5%
China 199,112 +12.7% 791,985 -6.4%
Americas 131,632 +8.9% 439,585 -2.3%
USA 112,057 +11.1% 361,892 -1.3%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2Provisional registration figures
 
The delivery figures reported in this press release are provisional and may change up until the BMW Group Report 2022 is published. Notes on how delivery figures are prepared can be found in the BMW Group Report 2021 on p. 97.
 
*Fuel consumption and emissions data:
MINI Cooper SE: Power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 17.6-15.3 WLTP, 16.9-14.9 NEDC.
BMW iX1 xDrive30: Power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 18.1-16.8 WLTP.
BMW i7 xDrive60: Power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 19.6-18.4 WLTP.
BMW i4 M50: Power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 22.5-18.1 WLTP.
BMW iX M60: Power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 24.7-21.9 WLTP.
BMW XM: Fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 1.6-1.5 WLTP; Power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 30.1-28.9 WLTP; CO2 emissions in g/km combined: 36-33 WLTP.
BMW M240i Coupé: Fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 8.5-7.8 WLTP; CO2 emissions in g/km combined: 192-177 WLTP.
 

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Happay, the leading integrated travel, expense and payments solution, has recently published an ebook for finance leaders in India. Titled "Pushing the Envelope Travel, Expense and Payments Best Practices in 2023", the ebook serves as a handbook for anyone leading their company's travel, expense and payments into the future. 
 
Divided into four sections - Travel booking, Expense management, GST automation, and Corporate cards, the ebook offers insights into implementing the perfect corporate travel, expense and payments (TEP) program.
 
It's available for everyone to download free of charge from this link.
 
In 2022, companies lost out, on average, 7-10% of the total travel costs due to inefficient booking practices. As business travel continues to grow in 2023, the need for automation is stronger than ever. The industry is seeing a massive shift in corporate travel, with organizations moving towards travel automation. The guide discusses the importance of having a 'self-booking tool' in a corporate travel program that lies at the heart of this shift.
 
According to a study, around 5% of an organisation's annual revenue is lost due to expense fraud. Incorrect data entry costs businesses up to 30% or more of their revenue. The ebook discusses the different ways to minimise fraud and streamline expense management processes.
 
Incorrect tax filing results in significant losses for the company, and more often than not, the culprit is the manual entry of the GSTIN details. Talking about the need for GST automation, the guide emphasises the importance of a T&E solution backed with OCR technology to auto-capture all necessary information.
 
With the digital future, the industry is observing a large-scale shift towards digital payments. Finance leaders are opting for smart virtual or physical corporate cards to pay for business expenses. The demand for corporate cards for petty cash management has only increased.
 
Happay recently also launched its Ultimate Corporate Travel Management Guide 2023 for corporate travel leaders. With over 2 million users across 20+ countries, Happay's AI-powered, mobile-first platform helps companies automate the end-to-end travel, expense and payments process.
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ECHO India, a non-profit organisation revolutionising capacity building of healthcare workforce across the country, in collaboration with the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), organised a high-level roundtable conference on health system strengthening.

Aimed at paving the roadmap for a robust, resilient, and future ready healthcare system, the roundtable saw participation from policymakers and health experts from an array of organisations spanning medical institutions, research bodies, civil society and the government health departments including the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

The roundtable was held at the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), New Delhi, with Prof (Dr) Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services, MoHFW, as the chief guest. Other dignitaries present included Ms Nidhi Kesarwani (IAS), Director, NIHFW, Maj. General Dr. Atul Kotwal, Executive Director, National Health Systems Resource Centre, NHM, MoHFW, and Dr. Suneela Garg, Chair Programme Advisory Committee-NIHFW.

Speaking at the roundtable, Maj. General Dr. Atul Kotwal, Executive Director, National Health Systems Resource Centre, NHM, MoHFW, said, "The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, through various nationwide initiatives, is committed to improving healthcare outcomes across India. This requires unabated upskilling of our country's healthcare workforce, enabling them to offer effective care and treatment. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity-building initiatives, like those run by ECHO India and its partners and NHSRC, continued by leveraging technology and are one of the ways to sustainable advancements towards health system strengthening."

Dr. Suneela Garg, Chair Programme Advisory Committee-NIHFW, said, "In recent years, technological advancements have changed the knowledge-sharing process by eliminating geographic barriers and enabling easy access to information. It is crucial to give all cadres of healthcare professionals ample opportunities to upskill their knowledge so that they can continuously improve healthcare outcomes and are ready to effectively deal with all emerging medical challenges." "The ECHO Model of case-based learning, which utilises digital infrastructure, has played a rather crucial role in the capacity-building of healthcare professionals, especially in the last few years," she added.

Highlighting the need for India's health system strengthening, Dr (Col) Kumud Rai, Chairman & Managing Trustee, ECHO India, said, "Effective delivery of quality health services, specially to the underserved, is our collective responsibility and to ensure best healthcare outcomes, capacity building of healthcare workforce is the need of the hour. The ECHO model enables case-based learning of healthcare professionals - doctors, nurses, ASHAs and all cadres of Community Health Workers - amplifying their ability to provide quality healthcare for underserved people."

Dr. Sandeep Bhalla, Associate Vice President of ECHO India added, "With ECHO playing a crucial role in healthcare capacity building across India, these roundtables will spread awareness about how our existing and potential partners can utilise the ECHO model, which has evolved into a learning framework that applies across disciplines for sustainable and profound change. Our partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, began in 2019. Since then, the collaborative initiatives have led to the capacity building of thousands of healthcare workers, empowering them to effectively tackle emerging medical challenges." 
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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, announced the names of candidates selected for her personal initiative, "I CAN – Mentorship Program" which is her contribution to empower women and youth in Africa. The winners are selected out of the Merck Foundation Alumni from the fields of healthcare, media, art, and fashion who applied for Dr. Rasha Kelej Mentorship Program to benefit from her vast experience.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation expressed, "I am very happy to announce my selection of 12 Merck Foundation Alumni who applied for 'I CAN – Mentorship Program'. The aim of the program is to support and guide the selected Merck Foundation Alumni not only in their careers, but also in their personal lives. I will lead the selected mentees to explore their potential and help achieve their dreams by overcoming challenges and finding solutions with a never giving up attitude. My selected mentees will have an opportunity to interact with me in person, I will share my experience and knowledge with them to help them unleash their potential, set and achieve professional & personal goals. The end objective of this program is to help them reach their potential, fulfill their dreams, inspire others and transform under pressure in this ever evolving and competitive environment.

Congratulations to the winners, I am confident that we will make this program a great success together. For the rest of applicants, wish you all great success and happiness in your career and life."

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej has 29 years of experience in the international biotechnology industry and sustainable development. She is the First African Woman to be CEO of Merck Foundation and has been recognized as One of the 100 Most Influential Africans (2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022). She has been appointed as Senator at The Egyptian Senate (2020 - 2025) and plays an important role to advise with regards to African Health, Economic and Social Sustainable Development and collaboration opportunities.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej selected the applicants for this program based on the evaluation of their applications and their needs. This program is a personal contribution from Dr. Rasha Kelej which does not entail a reward or a job opportunity within the organization.

The selected candidates for "I CAN – Mentorship Program" are:
  1. Dr. David, Mwesigye, Rwanda, Medical, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynecologist, and Fertility Specialist, Women's Health and Fertility Specialized Clinic, Merck Foundation Alumni
  2. Dr. Ndikumana Sudi, Burundi, Medical, CEO and Founder, Shifaa Medical Centre, Merck Foundation Alumni
  3. Ms. Efia Akese, Ghana, Media, Senior Reporter at The Mirror
  4. Ms. Rorisang Mogojwe, Botswana, Media, News Anchor and Editor, Gabz FM
  5. Ms. Diana Coker, Sierra Leone, Media, Production Assistant/Presenter, Community Media Network
  6. Ms. Sharon Kavhu, Namibia, Media, Founding Editor, Africa Health & Climate Change (AHCC) and an Independent Journalist
  7. Ms. Mokwe Welisane Nkeng, Cameroon, Media, Journalist, CRTV Cameroon
  8. Ms. Veronica R. Mrema, Tanzania, Media, Independent Health & Science Journalist
  9. Ms. Leticia Ashie Owusu, Ghana, Fashion Designer
  10. Ms. Faith Mzungu-Vilakati, Eswatini, Media, Independent Journalist
  11. Ms. Joel Musasa, Zambia, Fashion Designer
  12. Mr. Kigongo Issa, Uganda, Media, News Reporter and Presenter, Radio Bilal, Channel 44 TV
 
Dr. David MWESIGYE, Merck Foundation Alumni from Rwanda said "Thank you Dr. Rasha Kelej for selecting me be an I CAN Mentee. I am grateful. I look forward to learn from you and your experience that will help me in fulfilling my dreams and aspirations in life."
 
Efia Ekese, Media person from Ghana working at The Mirror shared "I am excited to be part of the first group of people to be selected by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and look forward to a fruitful period of learning from her years of experience and service. I am particularly delighted to be part of the 'I CAN – mentorship Program' as aside developing myself personally and for my journalism work, I will also get the opportunity to learn from Senator Dr. Kelej's wealth of experience."

"I look forward to getting to know our Alumni more closely. I am very excited about this unique program to meet young enthusiastic talents across Africa," added Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej.
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Dr. Bina Modi, Chairperson of Modi Enterprises, was recently conferred with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, honoris causa, by Jharkhand Rai University for her iconic and outstanding contribution towards society.
 
On receiving the honour, Dr. Bina Modi said, "Ever since I started my entrepreneurial journey, I was determined to empower people. I strongly believe that businesses only succeed when the people involved are confident to do their best and explore their potential. It is a value that I inherited from my husband, late KK Modi, the founder of Modi Enterprises. When I say people, I'm referring to all stakeholders of a business – the employees, shareholders, communities, investors, customers etc. I credit the success of my ventures to the people who resonate with my objective of making a lasting positive impact on the society. This honorary doctorate from Jharkhand Rai University is a validation of my philosophy. I'm humbled to accept this encouragement."
 
Dr. Savita Sengar, Vice Chancellor of the Ranchi based Jharkhand Rai University said, "Our university has been committed to honing and honouring remarkable leadership and contribution to society in a wide variety of fields from across the world. Dr. Bina Modi's commitment to putting the people and the planet at the centre of her businesses is exemplary. It is our pleasure to confer her with an honorary doctorate degree."
 
Modi Enterprises has diversified businesses in various sectors like FMCG, agrochemicals, fashion, hospitality, beauty, education, retail etc. As the Chairperson, Dr. Bina Modi promotes a people-oriented culture across the group. As a woman leader, who comes from a traditional family, she ensures equal opportunities for women to grow and reach their potential.
 
This is the second time Dr. Modi has been conferred an honorary doctorate. In 2019, Dr. KN Modi University had also bestowed her with a Ph.D for her contribution to the fields of design, arts, technology, management, commerce, agriculture, fashion and the hospitality Industry. She has also been awarded the Women of the Decade in Business & Leadership 2018 by Women Economic Forum, and the Achiever's Award in 2019. She has also featured on 'India's Most Powerful Women', a book by Prem Ahluwalia. In 2020, she received the Award for Excellence in Business at the Women Economic Forum 2020. In April 2022, she was awarded as 'Women transforming India' by Indo-American Chambers at '6th Entrepreneur Leadership Awards 2022'.
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