Swipe’s strategic alliance with Naaptol crosses 5 lakh devices benchmark
Swipe’s strategic alliance with Naaptol crosses 5 lakh devices benchmark
Swipe Konnect Neo Gorilla at just rupees 2,999/- is the major contributor to this success & the company envisage the sale 2 million devices in the fiscal year 2016-17
India, 3rd August: Swipe- Naaptol association has fetched an overwhelming response with the sale of 5Lakh affordable devices so far in the tier 3 & 4 cities. Over 2 Lakhs device of the latest innovation Konnect Neo Gorilla have been sold exclusively on Naaptol. Konnect Neo Gorilla is an affordable phone with a Gorilla glass that makes it break resistant and is priced at Rs 2,999 only.
Naaptol is known for its widest distribution network in the country and it has helped Swipe to offer affordable smartphone in the remotest place. So far the company has sold 5lakh+ devices of namely Slice 3G and Konnect Neo Gorilla on the Naaptol platform. Swipe is now focusing on rural market through Naaptol’s 25000 plus pin codes and the local stock depots in 20 plus states in India for faster delivery. Swipe has 450 plus service centres across India for timely post-sales support.
Introducing the Konnect New Gorilla and explaining the rationale behind the strategic tie-up, Mr. Shripal Gandhi, Founder and CEO of Swipe Technologies, said: “We want our technology to be a part of every nook and corner in the country so that the consumer’s expectations can be fulfilled. Swipe brings together a fusion of innovation and affordability for our consumers. Naaptol is an excellent medium that blurs the gap between our sellers and consumers, thus making the access of the product easier. The association with Naaptol is in line with our vision to make technology available to everyone in the country and that too at a price which is not heavy on the pocket of a common man. Our latest Konnect Neo Gorilla matches the needs and desires of the rural consumers making it accessible round the country through Naaptol.”
He further added that,“We are delighted to sell over 5lakh devices exclusively on Naaptol so far.We are bullish about this association and our aim to cross the 2 million mark in this financial year.“
Mr. Manu Agarwal, CEO of Naaptol said “We are very happy with the association we are sure this will be beneficial to both of us. Swipe being a leader in budget smartphone help us to grow in smartphone market. “Konnect Neo Gorilla has attracted huge traction for its stunning 4” inch display with a corning gorilla glass protection technology. The small size also makes the phone handy for its users. The device is equipped with a dual 2.0 MP rear camera for casual photography. The 0.3 MP front camera adds up like a cherry on the top. The 3G Gorilla comes with android 4.4.2 KitKat which is the most advanced mobile operating system. The 1.3 GHz dual core processor makes the device run faster without any lags. The device is dual sim 3G compatible thus lessening the load of carrying two phones at a time. In addition, 3G Gorilla comes with a powerful 1500 mAh battery ensuring a longer run of the device on a single charge.
Since the beginning, Swipe technologies have introduced myriad range of latest technologies at budget friendly prices. This led Swipe to become the foremost smartphone and tablet maker in India. The success through Naaptol is just one such story that marked the beginning of a revolutionary idea by Swipe in the industry of mobile devices,
About Swipe Technologies:
Swipe Technologies is an innovation-centric mobility solutions company, having started its operations in July 2012. Within a short span of time, Swipe has become the leading tablet and Smartphone maker in India. Swipe was started with an aim to bring exciting devices in the growing Indian market and today, it is the leading consumer brand with key innovations across products, pricing and customer support.
Founded by technocrat Mr. Shripal Gandhi, Swipe raised $5 million in May 2014 from the Venture Capital firm Kalaari Capital. In the last three years, Swipe has won a number of accolades including the “Top 50 Inspiring Entrepreneurs of India” by The Economic Times, the “Most Innovation-driven Company in India” by World Brand Congress, the “Most Innovative Start-up” by Franchise India, the “Best Integrated Campaign” by the World Brand Congress& the “Best Youth Brand Tablet” by CNBC. Also, Swipe’s young founder Mr. Shripal Gandhi has been recognized as the “CNBC Young Turks” for his breakthrough strategies and innovation in the field of mobile communication technologies. For details, logon to www.justswipe.com.About Naaptol:
Founded in 2008, Naaptol is India’s first and fastest growing virtual home shopping brand. It is the only brand that offers services over multiple touch points including Print, TV and Web, Mobile App and Direct Marketing et al. Naaptol is an only Home Shopping Company that speaks to its consumers in 9 languages. Naaptol has the highest delivery reach among all home shopping companies in India. Naaptol currently process around 30,000 orders a day. Listed under some of the very first home shopping companies in India, Naaptol largely caters to diverse customer preferences through a gamut of products aimed at simplifying their life. It offers products from a wide range of categories such as, Kitchen essentials, Home Décor, Fashion & Lifestyle, Automotive care, Electronics & Communication devices, to name a few.
