KitchenAid has launched its products in India. They will be available at select gourmet stores and on its Web site. The stand mixer’s prices start at Rs 39,990, inclusive of taxes. The price includes the stand mixer with a stainless steel bowl, a dough hook, beater, wire whip and pouring shield. All other attachments can be purchased separately. The hand blender is priced Rs 19,990 and food chopper Rs 4,990. The cookware range starts from Rs 22,990 and goes up to Rs 44,990.
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Portronics has launched what it claims is the world’s first power bank with a foldable mobile stand, Power Cradle. It is useful for those watching movies on their tablets or mobiles. The Power Cradle uses a 2600 mAh high-capacity lithium ion battery and is protected against high and low voltage and electricity surges. It charges all the 5V devices. It costs Rs 1,299.
LeapFrog, an educational entertainment firm, and My Baby Excels, a premium toy brand, are set to launch LeapPad2, a kids’ learning tablet. Recommended for children aged between three and nine years, it has a library of learning games, eBooks, videos, music and more. It is available in green and pink and is priced at Rs 11,999. Prices of accessories and software start at Rs 899. It is available across stores such as Hamleys, Landmark, Mahindra Retail and Lifestyle as well as online.
Get creative
Funskool has launched Handy Crafts, a range of do-it-yourself kits for children aged four years and above. The collection includes leaf art, glass painting, quilling, flower press kit, finger painting, canvas art, Pedicure Salon, origami and much more. Prices begin at Rs 249 and it is available at all major toy outlets.
TV guard
V-Guard has launched stabilisers for high-end LCD/LED TV sets. Prices start at Rs 1,750. They are available at electrical/ electronic appliance stores across India. They come with a warranty of three years.