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by 2030, including 140-GW of cumu- domestic market and its existing wind an extremely conducive policy environ-
lative wind capacity. While it is more manufacturing base and knowledge to ment under the current government, a
likely to reach around 100-GW of become a key player in the global wind fairly advanced manufacturing supply
capacity by 2030, the target could still supply chain,” said GWEC’s Chief chain and growth of new opportunities
be accomplished, but proactive policy Executive, Mr. Ben Backwell. like the C&I (commercial, industrial,
will be needed, GWEC said. and institutional) business and offshore
Mr. Sumant Sinha, Chairperson, wind, is uniquely positioned to play
“India has an enormous strategic GWEC India and Founder, Chairman an important role in helping the world
opportunity to leverage an invigorated and CEO, ReNew, added, “India, with meet its ambitious 2030 targets.”

CUSTOMER REASSURANCE
Akzo Nobel launches extended warranty programme

for paints in India

Today, nearly one in every two hensive, and homeowners across India growing in India and the industry is ex-
Indian consumers is prioritising quality can now enjoy a worry-free paint pected to grow from Rs. 62,000-crore to
as the primary factor during purchase. experience, for longer. Rs. 1-lakh crore in the next fi ve years.
The latest research by Dulux shows that While consumer demand for decorative
Indian consumers trust the brand and its The extensive warranty programme paints continues to grow, we also know
superior quality products to keep their covers 17 Dulux products across not that choosing the perfect paint that
homes looking good year after year. only interior and exterior emulsions, gives assured results isn’t always easy.
but also the Dulux Aquatech range of Hence, at Dulux – a brand synonymous
In 2021, Akzo Nobel India Limited, water-proofi ng solutions. Another high- with quality and innovation, we have
a leading paints and coatings company light is that the warranty coverage on launched the Dulux Assurance warranty
and maker of Dulux Paints, launched applicable products goes up to 15 years. programme. It’s our commitment to
Dulux Assurance – a programme as- In case of any eventuality, be it cracking, back unmatched quality with an unbeat-
suring perfect colour, fi nish and cover- peeling or other parameters as specifi ed able warranty – thus giving families the
age on select Dulux products for three in the product warranty document, Akzo power to make confi dent paint choices,”
months. The programme has now be- Nobel India will replace the paint. “The said Mr. Rajiv Rajgopal, Managing
come bigger, bolder and more compre- demand for paint and coatings is rapidly Director, Akzo Nobel India.

RECOGNITIONS
Prof. S.S. Bhagwat and Prof. R.S. Singhal elected as

INAE Fellows

Two faculty members from the Ins- and Research (IISER), Pune, while science and engineering, and Prof. Sin-
titute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Prof. Singhal, is Professor of Food ghal’s pioneering research in food and
Mumbai, Prof. Sunil S. Bhagwat and Technology and Head, Food Engi- fermentation technology.
Prof. Rekha. S. Singhal, have been neering and Technology Department
elected as Fellows of the prestigious at ICT. Others elected as Fellows this year
Indian National Academy of Engineer- (with effect from November 1, 2023)
ing (INAE). The honours are a testament to include: Prof. Sanjay Mahajani, Pro-
their remarkable contributions to their fessor, Department of Chemical Engi-
Prof. Bhagwat, from the Depart- respective fi elds and their unwavering neering, IIT Bombay; Mr. Madhukar
ment of Chemical Engineering at commitment to shaping a brighter Parekh, Chairman, Pidilite Industries
ICT, is currently serving as Director, future through engineering. It recognises Ltd.; and Dr. Yusuf K. Hamied, Chair-
Indian Institute of Science Education Prof. Bhagwat’s work in interfacial man, Cipla Ltd.

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