Sagar Newsletter 2023

73rd Issue | April - June 2023 UNQUENCHABLE PASSION. UNSTOPPABLE GROWTH.

These Technology Shows help us present our new products and technologies to our esteemed customers and to connect better to understand their requirements. Lumax Industries also participated at ISOL 2023 organised by ICAT, Manesar demonstrating convergence of advanced technologies from Europe, Japan and Taiwan for the Indian market. Lumax-DK Jain Group received two awards – Inner Parts Localisation and Value Analysis (Lumax Mannoh) and Human Resource Certiﬁcate (Lumax Industries) – from Maruti Suzuki India at MSVC 2023. We are humbled with the honour bestowed by Maruti Suzuki India. The senior management came together for the Annual Management Meet to review and reﬂect on the previous year, align the business with our values, i.e., Respect, Integrity, Passion and Excellence and set goals for the years ahead. On the occasion of World Environment Day, Lumax kickstarted a Sustainability Campaign to create awareness and incorporate sustainability across the organisation. We hope that in the coming years, together Dear Colleagues, we will be able to utilise all the resources without After a successful year both for the Indian Automotive compromising the needs of the future generations. The Industry and Lumax-DK Jain Group, we have begun health screening camps and the Yoga Day celebrations another year with the hope of achieving bigger are deﬁnitely encouragement for all of us. Practicing milestones in the Financial Year 2023-24. The highest Chair Yoga will help us stay healthy. ever revenues for both Lumax Industries and Lumax Auto Technologies would not have been possible The new HR policies are a sign of positive changes at without the support of all our employees and the Lumax-DK Jain Group. These are ﬁrst step that we as an stakeholders. Congratulations to each one you for this organisation, are taking to become a Great Place to stellar performance. Work. The journey that started with humble beginnings has crossed many milestones. It has not been a smooth Lumax Industries witnessed a remarkable growth rate ride and we will continue grapple with uncertainties as of 32% in FY 2022-23, achieving its highest-ever we move ahead. We have overcome every challenge revenue of ₹ 2,320 Crore, a signiﬁcant increase from and will continue to Progress with Pride and Positivity the previous year’s ﬁgure of ₹ 1,751 Crore. Lumax Auto together. Technologies Limited achieved its highest performance in the past ﬁve years in FY 2022-23. LATL’s revenue DK Jain stood at ₹ 1,847 Crore in FY 2022-23, which was a Chairman Emeritus remarkable increase of 23% year-on-year. This growth was driven by the joint ventures and strong customer relationship and diversiﬁed product portfolio. Moving into FY 2023-24, we expect the growth momentum to continue, building upon the robust demand observed in FY 2022-23. This quarter started on a positive note with the Technology Show at Skoda, Pune where Lumax-DK Jain Group showcased its wide range of advanced automotive solutions. Then IAC India engaged with Maruti Suzuki India for a Technology Show demonstrating Vehicle Interior Components & Systems.

GUESTS AT LUMAX

GUESTS AT LUMAX M&M Mr Chirayu Desai, Head Of Dept - Strategic Sourcing (Electri- cal and Electronics) and Mr Subrat Sharma, Manager – Strategic Sourcing from Mahindra & Mahindra visited Lumax Industries Limited - Lighting Division and Electronics Division at Bawal, Haryana in April 2023 to interact with the teams, examine the operations and assess possible opportunities for future business. DICV with Lumax Ituran Team Visit LIL Bawal Mr Shravan T - AVP Purchase, Mr Nishit Jain - AVP Future Mobility, Mr Pradeep P - Sr. Manager Connectivity, Mr Deepak Srinivas - GM Suppy Chain and Mr Bharathvajan - Sr. Manager Supply Chain from Diamler India Commercial Vehicles with the Lumax Ituran team visited Lumax Industries Limited – Bawal in May 2023 to interact with the team members, examine the processes and assess possible opportunities for future business. TVS Motor Mr Rahul Kaushik, Managar IPR and Ms Charitha Damisethi, Deputy Manager from TVS Motor Company visited Lumax Industries Limited – Electronics Division – Bawal, Haryana in April 2023 to interact with the teams, examine the operations and assess possible opportunities for future business.

GUESTS AT LUMAX Renault Nissan Focusing on advanced technologies in Automotive Lighting, Lumax Industries has been highlighting its manufacturing and engineering capabilities to its customers, interacting with them to provide the best in class automotive solutions to the OEMs. In this regard, we welcomed Mr Nozawa Nobuaki, GM - Vehicle and Components Engineering, Mr Abdul Mallick.M - Local Supplier Performance Manager BOP - Seats Fasteners & Proto and Team from Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center India Pvt Ltd at Lumax Industries Limited - Bawal, Haryana in April 2023. Our esteemed customers were not only impressed with the overall plant operations, but also highlighted our strengths, especially the robust engineering trainings for high quality products in line with the customer requirements.

GUESTS AT LUMAX Suzuki Motor Cycle India Mr Takuya Shibayama, Mr Bhushan Bharat and Mr Kapil Yadav from Suzuki Motor Cycle India visited Lumax Industries - Electronics Division in May 2023 to view the plant operations and discuss future business opportunities. Such interactions with our esteemed customers help us strengthen relationships and cross-learn. It is an opportunity to progress together with Pride & Positivity. Toyota Kirloskar Motor Lumax-DK Jain Group works closely with our customers to understand their requirements and provide the best in class automotive solutions. Mr Nishanth B Chandrashekar - Passenger Vehicle Components from Toyota Kirloskar Motor visited Lumax Industries Limited - Electronics Division at Bawal, Haryana in June 2023 to interact with the teams, review the manufacturing capabilities and processes and discuss opportunities for future association.

GUESTS AT LUMAX Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Mr Shravana Kumar - Head Purchase and Supply Chain, Mr Nishith Jain - Head Connectivity (Head for all Future DICV programs), Mr Deepak Srinivas - DGM, SCM and Mr Bharathvajan - Sr. Manager, SCM from Diamler India Commercial Vehicles visited Lumax Industries Limited – Electronics Division in May 2023 to interact with the teams, oversee the manufacturing processes and review possible opportunities for future businesses. Rivian Mr Shammi Wickramasinghe – Sr Director Lighting Engineering and Mr Erik Humm - Group Purchase Manager - Lighting & Mechatronics from Rivian, USA visited Lumax Industries Limited – Bengaluru in May 2023 to interact with the teams, examine the manufacturing processes and discuss possible opportunities.

GUESTS AT LUMAX Toyota Mr Kenji Shozu, Sr Vice President, Mr Bapugouda S Patil, General Manager and Mr B S Prashnath, Sr Manager from Toyota Kirloskar Motors visited Lumax Mannoh Allied Technologies Limited in May 2023 to interact with the team members, examine the manufacturing processes and discuss possible opportunities for future business.

GUESTS AT LUMAX Anzen Sengen Audit – Lumax Yokowo Mr Shunji Suginuma, Mr Rakesh Mohan Mishra, Mr Ryosuke Hagi, Mr Kapil Kathpalia, Mr Ram Kumbbawat, Mr Deepak Gaur, Mr Ankit Shukla and Mr Sagar Janwani from Honda Cars India visited Lumax Yokowo Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram in June 2023 to conduct the Anzen-Sengen Audit. Such operational excellence reviews helps us to meet the expectations of our esteemed customers and deliver the best-in-class products and services. Together, we Progress with Pride & Positivity.

EVENTS

EVENTS Tech Show at Skoda Two days of excitement, exhibiting and showcasing new advanced and existing technologies at Skoda Volkswagen India at Pune in April 2023. The event organised by ACMA India was an opportunity to interact with the Skoda VW teams to cater to their requirements and oer best in class solutions for the future.

EVENTS ISOL 2023 Mr Deepak Jain, CMD - Lumax Industries Limited along with other distinguished dignitaries from the automotive industry inaugurated the International Symposium on Lighting (iSoL) organised by International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT). iSoL is one of the biggest automotive lighting symposiums in Asia paciﬁc region that provides a common platform to professionals related directly or indirectly to the automotive lighting fraternity from all around the globe to share their experiences and learn about the trends in automotive lighting. Lumax Industries exhibited the wide range of lighting technologies, products and electronics at the event. Mr Pankaj Jain, AGM - Optical Design and the entire Design Team of Lumax Industries won the Best Optic Design Award at ISOL 2023 organised by ICAT.

EVENTS IAC India Technology Show at MSIL IAC India, part of the Lumax-DK Jain Group organised a tech show at Maruti Suzuki India, exhibiting its wide range of vehicle interior components and systems in June 2023. The Tech show provided a platform to engage, interact and explore future possibilities with our esteemed customer Maruti Suzuki. We thank Maruti Suzuki India Limited for the opportunity.

EVENTS Annual Management Meet The Annual Management Meet of Lumax-DK Jain Group was held at Gurugram, Haryana in April 2023. The senior management came together to review and reﬂect Great things in business on the previous year, align the business with its values to set goals for the years are never done by one ahead. Harnessing the collective knowledge, strength and drawing collaboration as person. They're done by a the theme to build ‘One Lumax’ we strive towards Progress with Positivity. By team of people. upholding the core values of #Respect, #Integrity, #Passion, and #Excellence within - Steve Jobs our work culture, we persistently nurture an admired high-performance organization that enjoys unwavering trust from all stakeholders.

EVENTS ACMA Annual CFO Summit 2023 Mr Anmol Jain, Group Managing Director - Lumax-DK Jain Group & Co-Chairman ACMA Northern Region addressed the participants at the ACMA Annual CFO Summit 2023 in May 2023 on leveraging technology in the current economic landscape.

EVENTS Alpine India Dealer Meet Emotion in Mobility! The Lumax-DK Jain Group Aftermarket Division along with the Alpine India Team organised a Dealer Meet at Delhi in June 2023 to showcase the wide range of Alpine Infotainment System including the premium Alpine Status and the newly launched Exclusive upgrade kit for BMW cars. Through the event, the Dealers experienced the amazing quality of sound that provides the listeners with the emotional experience of a live performance, transforming a space used for transportation into a superior acoustic environment. The brand Alpine is synonymous with premium quality sound and technological innovation and have joined hands with Lumax-DK Jain Group to establish distribution and marketing channel for their products in India. Annual Sales Conference – Aftermarket Division The Sales team of Lumax World Aftermarket participated at the Annual Sales Conference held in Gurugram in May 2023 to review and deliberate upon the strategies to ensure further growth and sales of the wide range of Lumax products in the aftermarket.

EVENTS Interaction with the CEO Mr Vishnu Johri, CEO – Lumax Industries Limited visited the various facilities and R&D centers during the quarter to interact, encourage and motivate the team members.

EVENTS Interaction with the CEO Team JOPP Visit Lumax JOPP Team JOPP from Germany visited Lumax JOPP Allied Technologies Pvt Ltd in May 2023. Such visits help strengthen the relationship with our partners and encourage engaging in the exploration of cutting-edge technologies and innovative concepts.

EVENTS Mass Communication Meets Monthly Mass Communication Meets were held at Lumax Industries Limited – Bawal (Lighting Division) and Electronics Division, Bawal in April – June 2023. The meets are held to discuss and share the plant performance with members and resolve issues and challenges. Several teams and individuals are also recognised for their eorts and awards are distributed to the winners of internal competitions.

EVENTS Mass Communication Meets

EVENTS Mass Communication Meet Town Halls were organised at Lumax Auto Technologies Limited and Lumax Mannoh Allied Technologies Limited, Manesar in April – June 2023. The meets included discussion on plant performances, challenges and other operational issues. The winners of several internal competitions were awarded during the Town Halls. Open House Meeting Open House Meetings were held at Lumax Industries Limited - Pantnagar providing an open platform to update employees about last month performance, take their suggestions and resolve their issues in April – June 2023. Rewards given to Kaizen competition winners and Best performers of the last month.

EVENTS CAE India Manager Visit to LETC, Czech Republic Mr Abhay Chougule, CAE India Manager from Lumax Industries Limited – Pune visited Lumax Europe Technical Centre at Ostrava, Czech Republic in August 2023. During his visit he interacted with Mr Vitezslav Labaj and Mr Martin Zigmund reviewing and updating the CAE strategy. They focused on cross functional workshops with NTG and Optics Team, exploring of potential internal CAE software possibilities mainly Sun Load and Radiation Analysis, which is very important for modern system for thermal behavior optimisation. Mr Vítězslav Labaj and Mr Abhay Chougule also visited and interacted with key suppliers in the region to reinforce our cooperation and benchmark their processes.

IAC

IAC Strategy Alignment and Goals Review Workshop In the month of April, IAC India Leadership Team had a Strategic Goal Setting and Alignment Osite Workshop where cross-functional stakeholders aligned with each other to achieve the Strategic Objective of the Organization. Mr Sunil Koparkar, Managing Director – IAC India addressed the leadership group about the renewed Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Strategic priorities of IAC India. The workshop is organized to take HoD away from day-to-day operations and to focus solely on strategy and business plans, brainstorm ideas to enhance our goals, and to establish benchmarks for how we’ll measure progress and deﬁne success. It was a collaborative session where cross-functional stakeholders got together to align and contribute to the strategic direction of the company.

IAC Delivering 1.0 Lac Sets of Cockpits Congratulations to all IAC Group Chakan Plant 1 team for delivering 1,00,000 sets of Cockpits and interior plastic parts to XUV 7OO in record time. We are thankful to all our teammates from Design, Engineering, Program, Production, Quality, SCM and all other teams for their countless eorts.Especially thanks to our Esteemed Customer i.e. Mahindra & Mahindra for trusting us. Purple (Excellence) Rating for Sustainable Performance Congratulations to IAC plant for earning the Purple (Excellence) rating from Mahindra & Mahindra, Nashik for sustainable performance in various areas during the last three consecutive Quarters which is a milestone. IAC Group appreciates the persistent eort taken by Mr Diptiranjan Nayak, Mr Prashant Lokhande, Mr Dhananjay Shirode, and the entire Nashik team. Mr Sunil Koparkar and IAC India Senior Management team attended the celebration to give a pat on the back in May 2023.

IAC Leaders' Impactful Training Sessions Leaders craft an inspiring vision, igniting motivation and inspiration in others to reach it. They adeptly manage, nurture, and coach their teams, forging them into a stronger unit. At IAC Nashik, our team had an exceptional experience during a training session led by our esteemed leader, Mr Sunil Koparkar, who seamlessly intertwined Business Acumen with compelling ﬁrsthand experiences. Furthermore, the day featured another remarkable training session led by Mr Gajendra Medhi, delving into the topic of Communication beyond dierences.

IAC Campus Recruitment We at IAC India consider Campus Hiring as our responsibility towards society and youth. We at IAC India always try to help youth to build and grow with us. Every year we hire ~50 GET and train them to make them future ready. We are glad that Chakan Plant 2 had a successful conclusion of the campus drive conducted at CIPET, CSTS, Bhubaneswar. The event was a huge success, with numerous talented and enthusiastic students showcasing their skills and potential. Thanks to Mr Sinoj Mathew and Mr Mahesh Sawant of IAC Group, Pune for conducting such a successful campus drive. We appreciate your commitment to identifying and nurturing talent, and we look forward to staying connected with you in the future. Interplant Cricket Competition Sports is one of the Best Training methods that help in improving leadership, communication, conﬂict resolution, self-discipline, hard & smart work and accountability, and many more skills. IAC Group India locations recently organized an Interplant Cricket Competition that fosters healthy Competition, Teamwork, and Collaboration between Employees, Departments, and Plants. Thanks to Mr Sunil Koparkar and Mr Sitangshu Nandy for your presence and active participation.Also, appreciate participation from the leadership team Mr Pavan Malshe, Mr Sinoj Mathew, Mr Diptiranjan Nayak, Mr Pranav Inamdar, Mr Rajashekar Cheemala, Mr Aniket Nilekar and Ms Deepali Khairnar.The event was well organised by IAC HR Team Mr Mahesh Sawant, Mr Mayur Patil and Mr Shrikant Patil.

IAC World Health Day A global health awareness day is celebrated every year on 7th April as World Health Day also to mark WHO's founding. We at IAC celebrated this in a unique way by arranging a Blood donation camp with Arpan Blood Bank. Arpan Blood Bank currently working on a project for children suering from Thalassemia. Felt grateful to contribute for a virtuous cause. Ms Anuja Joshi a renowned Dietician from Shri Guruji Hospital, Nashik gratuitously consulted on Nutrition and Dietary Tips. Mr Dnyanesh Kulkarni shared the remarkable contribution of Shree Guruji Hospital towards various Social Causes. A day well spent for the cause of Health for all. Environment Day #BeatPlasticPollution Packaging and Plastic carry bags are dominant household plastic wastes. This year IAC distributed Jute bags for groceries to all our employees to reduce household plastic waste. Also, a small yet signiﬁcant contribution towards Mother Nature by planting a sapling as a token of love and gratitude towards mother nature.

IAC International Day of Yoga The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many beneﬁts of practicing yoga. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world, and nature. We at IAC Nashik experienced simple but eective yoga asanas with valuable information under Mr Milind Gankar's (M.A. in Yogashastra) guidance. QCFI Competition - AWARDS Congratulations to IAC Nashik Plant Team for winning Gold Award in QCFI competition held at Pune. “Team Innovation” Participated at QCFI Pune for Energy Conservation - 2023 Competition and awarded with “Gold Award” on 20th May 2023.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Inner parts Localisation and Value Analysis India’s #1 Gear Shift Lever manufacturer Lumax Mannoh Allied Technologies, was the proud recipient of two awards in categories - Inner parts Localisation and value Analysis at MSVC 2023 hosted by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd at Dubai in May 2023. Humbled with the honour bestowed by Maruti Suzuki. Human Resource Certiﬁcate Leaders in Automotive Lighting Lumax Industries received the Human Resource Certiﬁcate on account of successful implementation of Fixed Term Employment Across Lumax Industries' plants at MSVC 2023 hosted by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd at Dubai on 1st - 2nd May 2023. Humbled with the honour bestowed by Maruti Suzuki.

TRAININGS

TRAININGS Trainings Manesar team members from Lumax participated in virtual and on site sessions on manufacturing processes in April - June 2023.. These regular trainings helps in achieving manufacturing excellence and ensure overall smooth functioning of the plants without any accidents. First Aid Training First Aid Training was held at Lumax Industries Limited – Dharuhera in May 2023 in collaboration with Red Cross Society, Rewari, Haryana. Several members participated at the training. Internal Kaizen Competition Teams actively participated in Internal Kaizen Competition held at Lumax Industries Limited - Dharuhera in June 2023.

AUDITS & EVALUATIONS

AUDITS & EVALUATIONS Hella Audit Mr Jatinder Chauhan, Lead SQA-Purchase from Hella India Lighting Limited, visited Lumax Industries Limited – Pantnagar for New Business Audit in May 2023.

AUDITS & EVALUATIONS ISO:50001 (EnMS) Audit Energy Management System Audit (EnMS) for Surveillance was conducted by Auditor Mr Anupam Chopra from DNV in May 2023 at Lumax Industries Limited – Bawal.

CSR

CSR Empowering Communities: Our Commitment to Education and Health Focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals, Lumax-DK Jain Group is committed towards creating a better tomorrow, today. The major areas of our initiatives have been Healthcare and Education with several other initiatives related to infrastructure development, sanitation, etc. In the ﬁrst quarter of FY24, Lumax-DK Jain Groupthrough its CSR arm Lumax Charitable Foundation (LCF) continued implementation of several initiatives. Personal Hygiene Sessions and Sanitary Napkins Distribution Around 23 million girls in India drop out from formal education every year due to lack of menstrual Hygiene management facilities, which include access to sanitary napkins, awareness on menstruation, and access to clean toilets with running water and disposal facilities in the school. To normalizing menstruation in Haryana, Maharashtra and Gujarat, Personal Hygiene awareness sessions were conducted for adolescents’ girls of class 9th -12th covering 26 schools. The objective of the initiative was to: Increase access and use of sanitary napkins among adolescent girls Educate girls to build strong mindset for healthy lifestyles that can protect & improve their menstrual health

CSR Personal Hygiene Sessions and Sanitary Napkins Distribution

CSR Community Meetings At the village Hassanpur Tauru in Haryana, LCF conducted two community meetings with the objective to understand the community needs, build rapport and providing awareness sessions on various topics like Gender Equality & Financial Literacy. In these community meetings, 150 community members participated and were actively involved in discussions and deliberations to share their interests, opportunities available, and ideate on nurturing their talents to generate income.

CSR Community Meetings

CSR Environment Day Celebrations World Environment Day was celebrated on 5th June with community Hassanpur Tauru community members. 75 community members participated in the event. The objectives of the initiative were: To raise awareness about environmental issues (Reducing plastic pollution) To encourage community participation in sustainable practices To foster a sense of environmental responsibility among community members Awareness Rally Awareness Session Leading up to the World Environment Day, a local on Beating Plastic awareness rally was held. In order to raise awareness To inform community members on the eects of plastic of the value of environmental conservation among the pollution, to increase understanding of sustainable community members and motivate them to take the alternatives, and to encourage both individual and necessary action, posters were displayed and rally group activities to address these issues, a session on slogans were raised. ﬁghting plastic pollution was held. Art and Craft Activity Tree Plantation An environmental-themed painting and craft A tree planting initiative was planned with the help of the session was organised to encourage community community to enhance green spaces. Members of the members' creativity. Members of the community community took part in the planting of saplings at displayed their recycled-material artwork and schools, parks, water facilities, temples, etc. The project crafts, including dustbins, ﬂowerpots, and other sought to increase the community's green space and items for home décor. Additionally, it underlined improve the local biodiversity. the value of recycling and waste minimization.

CSR Life Skill Sessions - Self-Awareness/Self-Knowledge Sessions Self-awareness refers to the capacity of students to recognise and understand their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences as distinct from those of others. It involves introspection, reﬂection, and conscious awareness of one's own mental and emotional states. LCF conducted sessions on self-awareness with classes 9th & 10th in all schools. Self-awareness plays a fundamental role in various aspects of human development, including personal growth, decision-making, and social interactions. The sessions used play way means, interactive activities including quizzes and video screening.

CSR Life Skill Sessions - Self-Awareness/Self-Knowledge Sessions The students were given task to identify their strengths & weaknesses, choices and values, like and dislike, actions and behaviours, personality traits and beliefs, emotions and feelings, and goals which are part of self-knowledge, self-monitoring including self-awareness. Students wrote their thoughts on given topics and presented in front of others in classroom which gave them conﬁdence to exchange the ideas. It also enabled the students to observe and regulate their actions, emotions, and social interactions. In May, highly informative and interactive sessions on Cyber Crime and Cyber Security were also conducted for these students.The primary objective of the sessions was to raise awareness among students about the risks associated with Cyber Crime and to educate them about the importance of Cyber Security. The key topics covered – Introduction of cyber-crime Introduction to the importance of cyber security & Cyber security measures Digital footprints & online reputation Reporting cyber crimes

CSR Life Skill Sessions - Self-Awareness/Self-Knowledge Sessions

CSR Life Skill Sessions - Self-Awareness/Self-Knowledge Sessions The session catered importance of Cyber Security in the digital age and facilitator provided an overview of various types of Cyber Crimes, including hacking, identity theft, phishing, malware attacks and social engineering. Real-life examples were shared to illustrate the consequences and potential damage caused by Cyber Crimes. Students were educated about creating strong and unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication and updating software regularly. Best practices for safe internet browsing and social media engagement were also discussed.

POWER HOUSE

POWER HOUSE Breaking Barriers: Inspiration and Innovation Dr. Ekta Nagpal Bhayana, with 22 years of diverse experience encompassing academia and industry, embarked on a journey with Lumax in 2018. She joined Lumax to provide Electronics training to the Mechanical R&D team and soon found herself presented with the opportunity to establish and lead the Mechatronics Division in 2019. Her involvement in the design and development of advanced Electronics gear shift levers, as well as her role in transitioning from discrete component-based to CAN-based SBW shifters, has been pivotal. In terms of academic background, Dr. Bhayana holds a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering, which she earned in 2022. Her research focus was on Antenna Design for 5G Technology. She also holds a Master's degree (MTech) obtained in 2009 in Electronics & Communication, specializing in Digital Signal Processing. Furthermore, she has a Bachelor's degree from 2004 and a related Diploma. Dr. Bhayana's scholarly contribu- tions include 11 research articles published in various national and international journals, including Scopus Index Journals. Additionally, she has individually ﬁled 2 patents in her research area in 2022. Managing the demands of a Ph.D. while maintaining a career changes reﬂect the relentless pursuit of innovation in was undoubtedly challenging. Dr. Bhayana navigated this by the automotive industry, enhancing both comfort and diligently managing her time, establishing priorities, and foster- eco-friendliness. ing clear communication with superiors and colleagues. Her successful balancing act not only aided her career aspirations Dr. Bhayana's commitment to education is a testament but also contributed to Lumax's growth in the ﬁeld of Mecha- to her dedication to personal and career growth. “My tronics. Coinciding with her over 5 year tenure, Lumax transi- motivation stems from my family, especially my father, tioned signiﬁcantly, moving from MT shifters to AT, AMT, DCT, Advocate Mr. G.C. Nagpal, who instilled the drive for and various CAN-Based SBW shifters. achievement from an early age. I was fortunate to get opportunities where my learning and its implementation went hand in glove.” Her background in education and the support provided by companies like Lumax have allowed her to continue learning and apply her knowl- edge eectively in her work. In her role at Lumax, Dr. Bhayana leverages her exten- sive knowledge of Electronics Engineering to meet customer needs and expand the Mechatronics portfolio. Her research experience has been vital in achieving the goal of designing and developing advanced electronic gear shift levers and related components. She express- es gratitude to Lumax for providing a platform to show- The automotive industry has witnessed rapid and transforma- case her expertise and for their support in helping tive changes in technologies, particularly concerning gear employees perform at their best and achieve their shifters. Traditional mechanical systems are giving way to career goals. cutting-edge electronic and automated solutions. Automatic transmissions are increasingly prevalent, utilizing advanced Notable projects successfully delivered by Dr. Bhayana algorithms and sensors for smoother shifts and enhanced fuel include lever-type Gear Shifters for various vehicles, eciency. Electric and hybrid vehicles have ushered in new including Titan EV, Switch Mobility EV, Tata DCT, Tata approaches to gear shifting, while technologies like dual-clutch AMT, Mahindra S220, W112, W601, W501, Z101, Maruti transmissions and continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) Suzuki Rotary Gear Shifter, and Mahindra Electric oer drivers diverse options for their driving experience. These Vehicles (E2O, E-Verito, K2O).

BEYOND WORK

BEYOND WORK Eye Screening Camp – LATL Manesar An Eye Screening Camp was organised for our colleagues at Lumax Auto Technologies Limited - Manesar in May 2023. The camp was conducted by a team from Centre for Sight, Gurugram. 137 employees beneﬁtted from this eye checkup camp. Health Awareness Session A Health Awareness Session was held at Lumax Industries Limited - Dharuhera in April 2023 in collaboration with Diabetes Hospital, Rewari. Several members actively participated in the session and beneﬁtted from it. POSH Awareness Session POSH Awareness Session was held for all the employees at Lumax Industries Limited – Pantnagar in June 2023 to create awareness amongst all employees about sexual harassment at workplace.

BEYOND WORK Retirement Ceremony Mr Jag Mohan Panwar, Division Manager – Dispatch retired after 36 years and 2 months of service from Lumax Industries Limited – Dharuhera in June 2023. We express our gratitude for his contributions to Lumax and wish him a happy and fulﬁlling second innings.

BEYOND WORK New Joiners Induction / Plant Visit Several New joiners from Chakan, Pune visited Lumax Industries Limited - Pantnagar as part of their induction process for better understanding of the products and manufacturing processes and enhancing their awareness in April 2023. Eye Check-up Camp – LIL Dharuhera Eye Check-up Camps were held at Lumax Industries Limited – Dharuhera in May and June 2023 in collaboration with Apollo Eye Care & Optical, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan and Vedanta Eye & General Hospital, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Several members beneﬁtted from these camps. Fire Safety Mock Drill A ﬁre safety mock drill was organised at Lumax Industries Limited – Pantnagar in June 2023 to create awareness and strengthen response and evacuation eorts.

BEYOND WORK Environment Day World Environment Day celebrations were held across Lumax-DK Jain Group in June 2023. On this occasion, we kick-started our Sustainability Awareness Campaign across the group with active participation of all the members in energy conservation, plantation and other environment related activities.

BEYOND WORK Environment Day On the Occasion of World Environment Day, this year we at Lumax-DK Jain Group celebrated in an unusual way, by switching o lights and air conditioners for 10 minutes and also encouraged all our colleagues to spend 10 minutes to declutter their email inboxes. Our eort towards creating a more #SustainableLumax.

BEYOND WORK International Day of Yoga Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul creates the symphony of life. - BKS Iyengar Lumax-DK Jain Group celebrated the International Day of Yoga across all its locations in June 2023. Yoga Sessions were organised across the all locations with Yoga instructors engaging all the Lumax members in several Yoga Asanas including Chair Yoga and thereby promoting healthy lifestyle.

BEYOND WORK International Day of Yoga

BEYOND WORK EID Celebrations Lumax-DK Jain Group celebrated the International Day of Yoga across all its locations in June 2023. Yoga Sessions were organised across the all locations with Yoga instructors engaging all the Lumax members in several Yoga Asanas including Chair Yoga and thereby promoting healthy lifestyle. Farewell Ceremony A farewell ceremony for Mr Mohan Yadav, Engineer - Maintenance was held at Lumax Industries Limited – Pantnagar in May 2023.

BEYOND WORK Birthday Celebrations Lumax-DK Jain Group celebrated the International Day of Yoga across all its locations in June 2023. Yoga Sessions were organised across the all locations with Yoga instructors engaging all the Lumax members in several Yoga Asanas including Chair Yoga and thereby promoting healthy lifestyle. Marriages Mr Suresh Joshi, Engineer - Quality from Lumax Mannoh Allied Technologies Limited, Gujarat tied the knot with Ms Arti Joshi in June 2023. Letter of Appreciation Mr Varun Trehan, Assistant General Manager, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited recieved the Letter of Appreciation from Mr Deepak Jain, Chairman, Lumax-DK Jain Group and Mr Anmol Jain, Group Managing Director, Lumax-DK Jain Group for his outstanding eorts towards the 'Digital Exhibition' setup at MSVC 2023 in May 2023.

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