Sequoia Capital-backed kitchen appliances maker Stovekraft Pvt. Ltd has hired investment banks for a planned public listing, two people aware of the development said. Stovekraft makes and sells a wide range of kitchen products including pressure cookers, non-stick cookware, gas and induction cooktops, mixer-grinders and chimneys under the Pigeon and Gilma brands. “The company has … Read more
The smooth-sided toaster features round edges and functional flat sides, to allow it to sit against a kitchen wall. A temperature dial is situated on the side of the appliance, while the tray for catching crumbs is hidden on its underside. Winners will also win a jug-shaped kettle, which is designed to be easy to hold … Read more
Rentickle.com, an online platform that allows users to rent lifestyle products including home appliances, furniture and cameras on a monthly subscription model, has raised around $4 million (Rs 25 crore) in a fresh round of funding. The company raised the amount in a combination of equity and debt, it said in a statement. The equity … Read more
It can be scary when you finally decide to take cooking seriously, especially if you’re more of a ramen-noodles-and-pizza-rolls type of chef. Fortunately, companies have made products that have made cooking more approachable by getting rid of some of the guesswork, addressing safety concerns and giving you some step-by-step instructions. Here are seven small appliances we reviewed … Read more
KOLKATA: Godrej Appliances is aiming to grow its share of revenue from premium appliances to 25 per cent over the next three years and is investing Rs 200 crore for it, a top official today said. Premium appliances presently constitute 15 per cent of its sales. “We were primarily a mass products company. The journey of focusing on premium … Read more
An elderly couple are selling their household appliances that are all over 50 years old – and still functioning. Sydney and Rachel Saunders are 83 and 81 respectively and live in Exeter, Devon. They bought all their appliances when furnishing their house after getting married in 1956. Elderly couple married for 62 years die holding … Read more
The washing machine has a slight leak but all the other appliances are in working order, which is some feat considering they are more than half a century old. Sydney and Rachel Saunders, 83 and 81, have finally decided to have a clear-out but want their tumble dryer, boiler, cooker and washing machine, which date … Read more
An elderly couple are getting rid of household appliances they bought more than 50 years ago. Sydney Saunders, 83, and wife Rachel, 81, from Exeter, have a tumble dryer, water boiler, cooker and washing machine, all in recent working order. They bought some of the items when they got married in 1956 and have been … Read more
Householders across the region are being strongly urged to register electrical appliances by fire safety experts. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service says people who register new and old appliances with the relevant manufacturer will greatly reduce the risk of a fire in their home. The warning comes as part of Electrical Safety Week, a national … Read more
Environmental monitoring is no longer a particularly novel smart-home trick. The ability to track indoor “vitals” like temperature, humidity, and air quality drives several standalone devices and is increasingly built into home security cameras like the LG Smart Security Wireless Camera. The problem is that while most of these monitors can accurately tell you when your … Read more