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Havells India Limited, a Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company unveiled its revolutionary range of energy-efficient ECOACTIV fans by launching 19 new models under the ceiling, pedestal, wall, and ventilator fan category for the upcoming summer season. The new range of technologically advanced fans comes equipped with ECOACTIV super-efficient BLDC and induction motor. The basket covering models based on ECOACTIV technology delivers excellent performance and consumes lower energy offering cost savings up to INR 1900 per annum on electricity bills. Amaya ceiling fan Havells has also launched 6 new models that include the super-silent Stealth Air Neo and Stealth Air Prime ceiling fans Havells has launched the designer Amaya ceiling fan that comes in an elegant design inspired by Italian style offering premium aesthetics with attractive glass-filled blades in rivet-less design, premium PU paints finish and higher energy efficiency. Under the BLDC ceiling fan category, Havells has also launched 6 new models that include the super-silent Stealth Air Neo and Stealth Air Prime ceiling fans. BEE 5-star-rated BLDC range The BEE 5-star-rated BLDC range comes equipped with ECOACTIV super-efficient BLDC technology offering advanced and low power consumption along with premium aesthetics with wood film transfer on its bottom plate. The new fan range is designed to offer low-noise operation and unbeaten air delivery with in-built voltage stabilization, timer setting up to 4 hours, memory back up along with RF technology remote for long range and multi-directional usage. Smart Mode feature technology The technologically advanced ceiling fan is also compatible with voice-enabled devices like Alexa & Google Home The innovative IOT variant Trinity-I comes with an industry-first ‘Smart Mode’ feature based on isense technology function that senses the temperature and humidity in the room and adjusts the fan speed accordingly. The same temperature, humidity, and speed are also displayed for the user's convenience. The technologically advanced ceiling fan is also compatible with voice-enabled devices like Alexa & Google Home and can be operated with a mobile application. energy-efficient fans Other features include new auto modes like 'Sleep' and 'Breeze' for night comfort and natural breeze effect along with five-level speed control, timer setting, and automatic ON and OFF. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ravindra Singh Negi, President-Electrical Consumer Durables, Havells India Limited said “Aligned with the commitment to provide state-of-the-art innovations and energy-efficient solutions, we are pleased to introduce a new range of energy-efficient fans including the industry-first BLDC Table Wall Pedestal range designed to revolutionize the fan market in India." ECOACTIV fan range The fans are a testimony to Havells’ commitment towards design and high quality" "Our new energy efficient ECOACTIV fan range is designed specifically for working on low energy usage helping consumers cut the power costs and save money on electricity bills, thus addressing the biggest concern of energy consumption when using an appliance." “Conceived and designed by our in-house R&D team, the fans are a testimony to Havells’ commitment towards design and high quality." innovation in the fan category "With our constant progression and focus on driving innovation in the fan category, Havells has carved its position as a leader in the premium decorative segment and has been awarded National Energy Conservation Award 2021." "We are confident that our latest addition to the fan portfolio will be well-received and appreciated by aspiring buyers in Karnataka state which is a significant growth region for us.” Platina Wall and Sprint Pedestal BLDC fan Features include new auto modes like remote control operation, memory back-up, sleep & breeze modes Under the ECOACTIV technology range, Havells has also introduced the Platina Wall and Sprint Pedestal super-efficient BLDC fan that can save up to 50% power consumption. Other features include new auto modes like remote control operation, memory back-up, sleep & breeze modes for comfort, in-built voltage stabilization to give a constant performance at lower voltages, and motorized oscillation for smooth swing operation. Marvel Wind and Dzire HS fan Under the wall fan category, Havells has also launched Marvel Wind and Dzire HS fans which offer superior low voltage performance and high air delivery. Under the ventilator fan category, Havells has launched the Airwynn Cabin fan, Ciera HS cabin fan, Ventilair Hush wood, Ventilair Hush steel, and Ventilair DSP offering low-noise operation, superior low voltage performance, and elegant design. modern manufacturing plant The new range will be manufactured at the company’s modern manufacturing plant at Haridwar The new range of fans has been indigenously developed by the R&D team of Havells and custom-crafted for modern and sophisticated customers. The new range will be manufactured at the company’s modern manufacturing plant at Haridwar. Havells has the most modern manufacturing plant for fans in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It is India’s first and largest fully integrated, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant where all categories of Fans including ceiling, table, wall, exhaust & pedestals are manufactured under one roof. state-of-the-art technology The current production capacity of the plant is more than 10 million fans annually. The plant is equipped with ‘state-of-the-art’ technology including automated CNC machines for end covers, a computerized conveyor assembly line, and testing facilities. In fans, Havells is the first company to introduce Metallic color fans in India in 2004. Havells has also started making its presence felt in the international markets in the fan’s category.

In daily life, electrical switches are one of the most used surfaces – thus, these surfaces may become a virus transmission carrier unintentionally. During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have become extra cautious about their health and hygiene, while using any physical product which requires touch. Havells India Limited, a technology-led Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) and Consumer Durable company launches anti-viral and anti-bacterial switches with ViruzSafe technology under the Crabtree switches and electrical wiring devices portfolio. The anti-viral switch ranges comes at the starting consumer price of INR 75 onwards. Innovative switch ranges Considering the consumer-centric health, safety, and hygiene needs in mind, Crabtree has innovated the latest ViruzSafe technology – the new innovative switch ranges Crabtree Athena and Signia destroys 92.5% of viruses on the Switch surface within 1 minute of exposure. As per efficacy level and time frame, anti-viral action ensures that the viruses are not transmitted upon by touch of switches to the users. Installing these switches will ensure substantially reducing chances of virus spread due to switch touch and safe environment for customers in their homes, offices and hospitals by avoiding transmission of virus, bacteria, pathogens via Switches. Crabtree’s superior ViruzSafe technology ensures that these Switches are made with food industry grade safety, and uses non-cytotoxic material. Virus transmission risks This technology uses material which is a natural extract that brings extra safety to users This technology uses material which is a natural extract that brings extra safety to users and the environment – which is ROHS compliant. These are manufactured with the industry-leading standard of efficacy and are tested by third-party labs as per the standards such as ISO, JIS, IP 20 etc. While launching the new product range, Saurabh Goel, President, Havells India Limited, said, “We are delighted to introduce Anti-viral range by Crabtree with ViruzSafe technology. This new antiviral range is our latest customer oriented innovation addressing consumer’s on-going need of using hygienic and authentic anti-viral products that can reduce virus transmission risks. If switch is exposed to viruses, within 1 minute 92.5% of virus will be neutralized and within 2 hours 99.89% virus will be eliminated – thus greatly reducing transmission possibility to other users.” Retail sales channels “With customer centricity at the core, we at Havells have constantly been working towards building safe, technologically advanced, and hygienic products in order to satisfy consumer needs. To delight our customers, we are offering Crabtree Athena and Signia white switches will come with ViruzSafe technology at no extra cost.” Since disinfecting and sterilizing the environment is paramount in the current COVID scenario, this antiviral and anti-bacterial range of Crabtree switches will be available throughout Havells offline and online retail sales channels. The brand has also launched anti-bacterial and anti-fungal switches last year under its Crabtree brand

Havells India Limited, a technology-led Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) and Consumer Durable company launches, the country’s first intelligent Fan – Carnesia-I with smart mode. The new fan is one of the most technologically advanced - IoT fan that will add convenience and comfort to consumer’s fast-paced life. The intelligent fan range comes at an attractive consumer price of approx. Rs 4500. Offering unique features Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ravindra Singh Negi, President, Electrical Consumer Durables, Havells India Limited said, “Innovation, technological advancement and offering unique features to consumers has been at the core of our product philosophy and Carnesia-I is a great example of that. It is an intelligent fan that can sense temperature and humidity in the room and offer right speed for enhanced comfort to our consumers.” He adds, “With qualitative ‘segment first’ features we are sure that it will further strengthen our footprint in the industry. Based on our philosophy of ‘Making a difference’, we will continue to delight our consumers with feature rich and unique products in the future as well.” The smart fan range is compatible with voice enabled devices like Alexa & Google Home and can be operated with mobile application. Energy saving fans Other features include five-level speed control, timer setting and automatic ON and OFF The Carnesia-I comes with a multi-user mode-enables access to operate single fan by many users. The ‘Smart Mode’ senses the temperature and humidity in room while adjusting the fan speed accordingly. Apart from this, the fan also offers new auto modes like Sleep and Breeze for night comfort and a natural breeze effect. Other features include five-level speed control, timer setting and automatic ON and OFF. India’s organized fan market is currently pegged at Rs 8000 crore. Havells entered the fans segment in 2003 and has today emerged as one of the fastest growing, most trusted and amongst the top two players in the country. The company is currently present in the premium & super premium categories and offers a choice of over 250 SKU’s of high-performance, decorative and energy-saving fans to quality-conscious customers. Automated CNC machines It enjoys a dominant market share in premium and super premium categories. Havells has the most modern manufacturing plant for fans in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It is India’s first and largest fully integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing plant where all categories of Fans including ceiling, table, wall, exhaust & pedestal are manufactured under one roof. The current production capacity of the plant is more than 10 million fans annually. The plant is equipped with ‘state-of-the-art’ technology including automated CNC machines for end covers, computerized conveyor assembly line and testing facilities. In Fan’s Havells is the first company to introduce Metallic colour fans in India in 2004. Havells has also started making its presence felt in the international markets in the fan’s category.