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What are Clean Tech Bonds?

Clean tech bonds offer investment opportunities that create both economic and social value. The year 2016 has witnessed a growing market for environment focused investments that have a positive environmental or climate benefits.

What are Clean Tech bonds?

Clean tech bonds are defined as Debt instruments in which the proceeds are applied exclusively towards new and emerging environmental projects.

They are applied exclusively towards environmental projects and have an overarching aim to deliver environmental and climate benefits in projects such as renewable energy, low carbon infrastructure or forestry projects.

Thus ‘Clean Tech Bonds’ not only assure strong predictable returns but also contribute to a sustainable environment. Also popularly known as ‘Green Bonds’ which appeared first in the year 2007 with initial issuance from  development banks  including the European Investment Bank  and the World Bank, these are an emerging source of finance that focus on green technologies, environmental sustainability, environmental research.  Some of the major 6 types of such projects include:

Geothermal – One of earth’s oldest energy, geothermal energy is a huge source for clean energy for future improvements. Investments in ‘Enhanced Geothermal Systems’ technology can enable increase its potential on a local scale in UK.

Wind Power: Wind energy holds far greater potential that the current electricity demands, especially in UK. With high average wind speeds, UK offers ample scope to develop and deploy this renewable technology at scale.

Solar Energy: As the most popular form of renewable energy, solar energy is forecasted to emerge as world’s largest source of electricity by 2050.  

Hydro Energy:  With 71% of Earth covered under water, hydropower offers huge potential for investment opportunities.

Bioenergy: Biofuels can be used in vehicles which can lead to a 50-80% cut in CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels. Investments in Bioenergy will accelerate the move from use of fossil fuels to cleaner sources of energy.

Energy Storage: This ensures sufficiency to tackle the problem of temporary shortfalls in supply from sources such as wind power and solar.

How Rockfire Capital Clean Tech Bonds gives you the edge:

Rockfire Capital introduces Clean Tech Bonds that offer attractive returns while supporting communities to be stronger and contribute to a sustainable environment. The Rockfire Capital Clean Tech Bonds are available in two major investment opportunities:

5-year Bond at 5% (gross per annum)

3-year Bond at 3% (gross per annum)

The stand-out features of Rockfire Clean Tech Bonds include:

a)      You accrue interest from receipt of funds.

b)      £1 million minimum investment.

c)       Asset backed for a high level of security.

d)      Exclusive investments in UK assets only.

These CleanTech Bonds focus on the above mentioned 6 types of clean energy sources to create investment opportunities that create economic and social value. Clean Tech Bonds represent a growing base and therefore risk management is essential which demands a reliable and experienced partner like Rockfire Capital. For more information on Rockfire CleanTech Bonds, Visit https://rockfirecapital.com today.

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What makes Arvind Uplands Ahmedabad’s favourite Luxury destination?

Arvind Uplands, the luxury residential township by Arvind Infrastructure offers premium villas around a stylish golf course, 3 lifestyle clubs and lavish landscape gardens.

A shining star in Ahmedabad’s urban landscape, Uplands by Arvind Infrastructure spells luxury in every inch and promises an overwhelming luxurious life for you and your family.

Ever dreamt of world-class residential infrastructure right here in Ahmedabad with resort living experience and beautiful garden roundabout surrounded by rows of  exotic palm trees? Well your dream house is not far anymore and is right here in Ahmedabad.  The 135 acres low density residential township at Nasmed near Rancharda, just 15 minute drive from SG highway.

The township with luxurious contemporary villas has won numerous awards and wide recognition from highest rated real estate agencies. So what makes Arvind Uplands such an iconic landmark of Ahmedabad?

Premium Villas:

Uplands offers 4 BHK, 5BHK and 6 BHK premium villas with double height living room and options for personal swimming room, gymnasium, authentic Disney themed kid’s bedroom and home theatre. Moreover, all structures being ground plus one or two ensure that you enjoy the charm of nature all around. Huge balconies, open terraces

The premium residential property boasts of vast open spaces, walkways and landscape parks that offer luxurious living for you and your family.

LOHAS Lifestyle: Introduced in Gujarat for the first time, the LOHAS lifestyle is a concept that encourages the concept of creating a living curated for health and fit lifestyle. It aims to create an environment fir for recreation and relaxation.

3 Lifestyle Clubs: Uplands boasts of 3 remarkable lavish lifestyle clubs that include Golf Square is a premium lifestyle club with a sprawling lush green 9-inch golf course for a great family time. Fun Square is an entertainment zone for kids with interiors inspired by Disney. Lastly, an authentic Zen inspired meditation, yoga and wellness club called Zen Square.

World-Class Designers: For Uplands, Wood Bagot is the master planners, villa designers and landscape architects. As one of world’s top 10 global design and consulting agency it is synonymous with contemporary designs, aesthetics and architecture that are inspired by nature.

Discover your sophisticated lifestyle at Uplands by Arvind Infrastructure and give your family a lifestyle that is cut above the rest.

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Why should you own an eBike?

If the current situation is considered, there would be as many automobiles in the world as there are adults. And undoubtedly, majority of them would be those, driven by diesel, petrol or gas.

Have you ever thought how much do these vehicles cost you? Get here on it!

1. First of all, you'd have invested a big amount to purchase it.

2. Then, it costs you pricey fuel every month.

3. You have to bear its heavy maintenance.

4. Every year, it goes through depreciation.

5. Bad resale value!

6. As it emits carbon particles, it pollutes the air around you.

7. Hence, you breathe in the impure air.

From above-mentioned seven points, you'd better understand why it's not a right decision to own a conventional vehicle. On the other hand, buying an electric bike is a smart decision as it exhibits a number of benefits. E-vehicles are revolutionizing the entire urban transit. We are going to give you some good reasons to accept electric vehicles and get moving, literally!

Economical:

These vehicles are available at less than even the half price of the conventional vehicles. Plus, they don't require any fossil fuel and hence, are very economical. From your entire regular budget, you would be able to save a specific amount.

Eco-friendly:

With increasing number of fuel-powered automobiles, the concern of air pollution is also increasing. But electric scooters don't need fuels and so, they do not produce carbon particles! If people start using electrically-powered automobiles, then danger to environment can certainly be reduced.

Hassle free and low maintenance

eBikes are comparatively light in weight than the normal vehicles. Hence, they are easy to ride. Apart from this, they don't have a complex mechanism. The major components include a rechargeable battery and a simple motor. So its maintenance is also hassle-free!

We, at Yobykes, hope that you now have an idea why you should use such automobiles. Being an electric vehicles conglomerate in India, we aim to have a clean and healthy environment so that people can breathe fresh air and live a healthy life!

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Not satisfied with your work efficiency? Refer these 5 tips.

On the scale of 1 to 10, what score would you give to your office efficiency?

If your score is less than 7, then you should read this post because these tips would help you enhance your efficiency. Well, even if it’s more than 7, you can read this! There is always a room to improve the efficiency.

The post doesn’t describe about working religiously for all day long, it is about how you can do less and achieve more. While working at your office, keep in mind these few tips and you would certainly able to improve it on a remarkable note!

No. 1: Don’t use any random office chair

Working every day an average of eight hours is not a simple thing, it costs you so much efforts and energy. And if you are not comfortable while working, then it even worsens the scenario. Office comfort greatly includes the impact of office furniture on you, especially the chair you are using. So don’t buy any random chair to use, it is great if you can have an ergonomic one. The reason is that ergonomically-designed chairs give you great comfort and relaxed working experience throughout the day. Plus, if you feel comfort and stress-free, then the chances are high that your productivity will be increased automatically. In addition, many studies show that a wrong chair can cause poor blood circulation, stress, fatigue, various body pains and stiffing of joints. So it is advisable to use a good-quality executive chair only.

No. 2: Make a list of first five tasks of the day

Every Monday, you can always note down all the jobs you have on hands for the whole week and make a huge list which might scare you and pressurize you. Instead of doing that, what you can do is prioritizing your tasks and make a list of only the most important five tasks of the day. However you have to exercise this activity every morning, it would not take your much time. After listing down first five tasks, you can give a number to each in order of its priority. This tip may sound simple but it really works. It is the efficient habit to enhance your productivity at work.

No. 3: Don’t just sit on your chair, but exercise!

If you sit continuously in more or less the same position for more than an hour (actually an hour is more!), then it may cause strain in your shoulders, neck and back. Plus, it may also cause stiffing of body joints and several body aches. Research has shown that continuous sitting and decreased physical efforts are the main cause of obesity in young professionals. So for being healthy and fit, it is advisable to do normal exercises while you are sitting on your office chair. These exercises include stretching your legs, arms and upper body. You can also change your sitting position every now and then. This would maintain the flow of blood in your body, keep you fresh throughout the day and enhance your work efficiency instead of making you lazy and slumped in your chair.

No. 4: Multitasking is not good for your efficiency

Do you think that if you do so many tasks at a time, you would be able to finish all of them very well? Do you think that multitasking increases your work efficacy? No, it doesn’t! On the contrary, it breaks your concentration and division of your attention affects the performance of yours. It also wastes your efforts and energy. In turn, you don’t end it up with increased efficiency, but with the decreased productivity!

No. 5: Breaks are necessary!

Without moving around much, spend the whole day (approximately 8 to 10 hours) on your office executive chair. You would definitely feel out of energy very soon and feel lazy. So take frequent breaks, they are necessary for your maintained blood circulation in the body. And don’t worry, we are not at all suggesting you to take so many breaks that you receive a memo from your HR.

Conclusion:

Efficiency does not mean the number of hours you spend at your desk, but it means how well you can perform and give efficient outputs without sacrificing your health. And it is not that tough, if you have smart planning and focused efforts!

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Mercedes-Benz showcases the winning edge at Auto Expo India 2016

German luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz event at the India Auto Expo truly reflected their winning streak in innovations in design and modern luxury. They displayed fascinating range of ‘Winning’ products that are in line with Mercedes-Benz’s 2016 philosophy of ‘Winning with Mercedes-Benz.’ It was an eclectic show of passion for luxury cars and music with progressive design and elegance at its core at Auto Expo India, Asia’s largest and world’s second-largest motor show. The German luxury car brand unveiled two iconic models, the new S-Class Cabriolet and Mercedes GLC 300 4 MATIC  apart from the premium luxury  and highly customized Maybach S 60 Guard at the India Auto Expo, 2016. The event also marked the launch of ‘Mercedes-Benz Project X -The winners’ way by 5 musical maestros who collaborated to compose the tune.

S-Class Cabriolet The first day of India Auto Expo saw Mercedes-Benz unveil their most beautiful and exclusive S-Class cars of all time and their first open-top luxury four seater, the gorgeous Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet. According to Mercedes-Benz, The S-Class Cabriolet embodies modern luxury in a very special way and is an expression of both effortless superiority and progressivity. What makes Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet one of the most comfortable convertible in the world? The elegantly sporty model offers distinctive, sensual and exclusive design, the cutting edge technology of S-Class and an intelligent climate control. Under the Hood: According to Mercedes-Benz, the swanky convertible symbolizes their passion for individual and timelessly exclusive mobility. The highly successful luxury convertible with 4.7 liter V-8 biturbo engine under the hood with 449 horsepower and rushed 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Further, the 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmissions supports both a dynamic and fuel-saving driving style, so you experience the joy of driving.

Refined Interiors: Considered as one of the most comfortable convertible in the world, it sets new benchmarks in safety, efficiency and comfort. The focus on delivering heightened comfort and the keen attention to detail is visible in the fully automatic and intelligent climate control, the enhanced automatic wind protection system AIRCAP, the AIRSCARF neck-level  heating system, the heated armrests, the seat heating for front and rear  passengers. The THERMOTRONIC intelligent climate control technology uses 12 sensors and 18 actuators to automatically ensure your cabin is always cozy. The luxury Convertible features a soft top that can open or close in less than 20 seconds at speeds up to 37 mph. The premium luxury car also packs a punch for those looking for a technologically advanced car with intelligent drive system such as DISTRONIC PLUS, Active lane keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist. The luxuriously sporty convertible with refined interior settings is eagerly awaited for its official launch in India and expected soon in 2016.  

Mercedes GLC 300 4 MATIC: Taking forward its vision for charting high growth in 2016, Mercedes-Benz also unveiled their latest global best-seller from the GLC stable, the compact luxury crossover SUV Mercedes GLC 300 4 MATIC. The mid-size SUV packs a punch in every aspect over its predecessors. Mercedes hopes to continue the upward momentum in its two of the highest selling category of SUV & Dream Cars. The versatile and sporty Mercedes GLC 300 4 MATIC offers the ultimate in driving comfort with a sporty touch. The interiors too have a touch of the C-Class feel good experience and therefore more spacious and pack a bigger luggage compartment. Reportedly slated for a July 2016 launch, the Mercedes GLC 300 MATIC has already attracted immense attention. The GLC 300 launch also saw the premier of Mercedes-Benz Project X.

Project X- The Winners’ Way The other highlight of the Mercedes-Benz event at the India-Auto Expo was the premier of Mercedes-Benz Project X- The Winners’ Way - A unique collaboration of 5 musical maestros which included AR Rahman, Amit Trivedi, Ranjit Barot, Shubha Mudgal, and Ashwin Srinivasan. In the year 2016, under the philosophy, ‘Winning with Mercedes-Benz’, the luxury car brand plans to inculcate the spirit of winning despite emerging market challenges. Thus the musical composition of The Winners Way echoes the spirit. The story of Winners Way is of a true winner, who never gives up his dreams. The musical web-series was inaugurated with a song ‘Khushnuma’ which inspires people to follow their passion through a beautiful story of a boy who relentlessly pursues his dreams to become a musician and overcomes all odds to become successful musician. The year 2015 was an immensely successful year for Mercedes-Benz and they registered a historic 32% Y-o-Y growth by selling 13, 502 units in Jan –Dec 2015.  As part of their ‘Winning with Mercedes-Benz’ philosophy, Mercedes-Benz plans to launch 12 new models this year and take their success to a new high.   So it looks to be worth the wait for your dream car, however you can still explore the various Mercedes-Benz models at Benchmark Cars, One of India’s largest Mercedes-Benz car dealers with showrooms in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Benchmark Cars also offers you the opportunity to own certified and quality used   through their venture Landmark Select. Book your test drive today at any of the Benchmark Cars showrooms in Ahmedabad, Indore or Kolkata and own your dream car today at amazing finance schemes