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News18
5 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Hero HF Deluxe Pro Launched In India, Price Starts At Rs 73,550
Last Updated: One of the highlights is the Horizon Digital Console, a modern digital speedometer that provides real-time riding data. Hero MotoCorp has launched the upgraded HF Deluxe Pro at a price of Rs 73,550 (ex-showroom Delhi). Having said that, the HF Deluxe now comes with a bolder design, smarter features, and even better fuel efficiency. Design The new HF Deluxe Pro features sharp new graphics, chrome highlights, and a segment-first LED headlamp with a crown-shaped high-intensity position lamp. The refreshed design gives it a modern, standout look that's hard to ignore on the road. Features The bike now comes with a Horizon Digital Console, giving riders real-time data at a glance. The console also includes a Low Fuel Indicator. The HF Deluxe Pro rides on large 18-inch wheels with tubeless tyres for better grip and stability. It features a 130mm rear drum brake for stronger stopping power, and a 2-step adjustable rear suspension that ensures comfort on rough roads. Engine Performance The motorcycle is powered by a 97.2cc engine that delivers 7.9 bhp at 8000 RPM and 8.05 Nm of torque at 6000 RPM. With Hero's signature i3S (Idle Stop-Start System), a low-friction engine, and specially engineered tyres, it offers excellent mileage. view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 15:28 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Deluxe pivots to digital and data
This story was originally published on Payments Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Payments Dive newsletter. Deluxe, known as the provider of paper checks, isn't counting on customers clinging to checks forever, but a pivot to faster-growing segments hasn't come quick enough to stem a revenue decline. While only about 2.5% of consumer payments are still made by check in the U.S., after years of decline, business and government are still dependent on checks. President Donald Trump is fueling the latest shift away from that inefficient paper product, mandating that federal government agencies toss aside the use of checks by the end of September. Minneapolis-based Deluxe understands the direction the payments industry is headed. The company is leaning into its non-paper enterprises, with payments processing; business-to-business payments services; and the sale of marketing data now accounting for two-thirds of its $2.1 billion in annual revenue, Deluxe CEO Barry McCarthy said in an interview this month. Meanwhile, the sale of checks drives just $700 million of income. 'We've been very, very clear that we are taking the company's legacy in paper payments to grow a large digital payments and data business,' McCarthy said. 'We are taking the resources, the relationships, the brand recognition, the trust we have on the paper payment side to build tremendous momentum on the digital payment side.' The 21st-century strategy appears to be working. The publicly-traded company doubled its net income last year to $52.9 million over 2023 on a revenue increase of 5.4% to $384 million, according to its annual filing in February with the Securities and Exchange Commission. McCarthy is pivoting Deluxe's focus after consolidated revenue for the company declined last year by 3.2%, 'due to the continuing secular decline in order volumes for checks, business forms, and some business accessories,' according to the annual filing. On the flip side, the company's fastest-growing business revolves around the trove of data it has collected from more than 100 sources, including its consumer customers over the years. That marketing business, based in New York, is growing at a 20%-plus clip annually. The data includes everything from information on divorces and car leases to births and elderly parents to business locations and new bank accounts. Then it sells that information to businesses focused on servicing consumers, such as property and casualty insurers, telecommunications companies and retailers. 'We know all of this information at massive scale, I think it's over a trillion unique pieces of data about small businesses and consumers in the United States,' McCarthy said. 'All of those businesses hire us to provide them a target list of who to go market to, and then we can deliver the marketing message all the way to that end customer.' To be sure, the data business is still the smallest of Deluxe's three non-check segments, accounting for 11% of revenue. The other two, including payments processing and business-to-business payments services, drive 18% and 14%, respectively, according to the SEC filing. In the processing business, Deluxe competes against the larger payments processors, such as Fiserv and Global Payments, by pitching itself as a more customized option, McCarthy said. The merchant acquiring services include managing credit card and debit card acceptance for small to mid-sized businesses. Clients include independent sales organizations, insurers, niche retailers and banks that resell the services, as well as government entities. The bigger rivals 'are so largescale, they have to do it one way and one way only,' McCarthy said of his larger competitors. 'If you want different settlement windows, you want different feature functionality, it's very hard for them.' McCarthy knows the processing business well because he spent 14 years at the processor First Data before it became Fiserv. After being appointed CEO of Deluxe in 2018, he focused the company's strategy, partly by divesting some entities that didn't fit with the other major parts of the business. The third non-check segment at Deluxe is its business-to-business division that offers accounts receivable and payable services to companies as they shift their payments processing away from paper-based methods. About '40% of those (business) payments are still made by paper check today, both inbound and outbound, so there is still a massive opportunity,' McCarthy asserted. Despite the Deluxe's efforts to move away from its more traditional manual services for businesses, more than half of the company's revenue, 57%, still comes from paper-based products, including promotional materials and business forms, according to its annual filing. McCarthy knows that Deluxe needs to do a better job of marketing its non-paper services if it wants to keep building its electronic payments business. 'We have marketing and sales work to do to get the story out,' he acknowledged. Recommended Reading Trump calls on federal gov't to banish paper checks Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
17-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Deluxe to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 6, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deluxe (NYSE: DLX), a Trusted Payments and Data company, will report second quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, following market-close. On the same day, management will hold an open-access conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. CT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 1.888.394.8218 (conference ID 5158683). The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneous webcast on the investor relations website at A replay will be available after 8:00 p.m. ET through midnight on August 13, 2025, via the webcast link and listen-by-phone option. About Deluxe Deluxe, a Trusted Payments and Data company, champions business so communities thrive. Our solutions help businesses pay, get paid, and grow. For more than 100 years, Deluxe customers have relied on our solutions and platforms at all stages of their lifecycle, from start-up to maturity. Our powerful scale supports millions of small businesses, thousands of vital financial institutions and hundreds of the world's largest consumer brands, while processing more than $2 trillion in annual payment volume. Our reach, scale and distribution channels position Deluxe to be our customers' most trusted business partner. To learn how we can help your business, visit us at
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Joju George confirms the title of the 'Pani' sequel—it's called 'Deluxe'; filming is set to begin soon
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Joju George has officially announced the title of the much-awaited sequel to his directorial debut, 'Pani.' And it's nothing short of intriguing: 'Deluxe.' The actor-director confirmed the news during the promotions of his upcoming film 'Aasha,' as reported by On Manorama. 'Deluxe' promises a new chapter with a bigger canvas Speaking at the event, Joju revealed that the scripting for 'Pani 2' is now complete, and preparations for shooting are already underway. He also teased that the sequel will feature some of the best technicians in the industry. The director-actor also aims at bringing together a top-tier crew to elevate the project's scale. Joju George further shared that the film will introduce a fresh cast. Let's hope that the director will bring out new and intriguing characters like Don Sebastian and Siju K.T. ('Pani' movie antagonists) in 'Deluxe.' From 'Pani' to 'Deluxe': A Gritty World Set to Expand 'Pani' marked the directorial debut of Joju George, and it was opened to rave reviews from both critics and audiences. Pani | Song - Marannaadu Pulle Director Anurag Kashyap earlier praised the film by writing a social media note that read, "Malayalam Cinema continues to shock and surprise and blow your mind. Saw this powerful thriller/drama film from @jojugeorgeactorofficial. A super confident directorial debut that goes the distance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo It rises to the level of some of the best Korean New Wave films. Absolutely unmissable." Recently during the promotional function of 'Thug Life,' Kamal Haasan praised the performances of Sagar Surya and Junaiz in 'Pani. ' Meanwhile, the director Karthik Subbaraj had shared his review on 'Pani' in an earlier tweet that read, "I saw this film, and it's superb. An edge-of-the-seat action thriller with super intense performances.... It's going to be a Blast in theaters ... Congratulations, Joju Cheta @C_I_N_E_M_A_A, and team." On the other hand, Joju George was recently seen in Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life.'
Forbes
15-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
What You May Be Losing By Ignoring Embedded Payments
John F. Rubinetti III, President of B2B Payments, Deluxe. The shift to embedded finance isn't just about innovation; it's survival. The operational strain of managing disjointed payment systems and their psychological toll are often understated. This fragmentation slows down operations, clouds visibility and holds back the agility that today's businesses and, more importantly, their customers need. Having the right infrastructure isn't just a nice-to-have. It's how you keep pace, stay in control and lead with confidence. While today's business-to-business (B2B) transactions evolve, those who cling to legacy tools aren't saving money—they're collecting risk. Embedded payment platforms are more than convenience-driven tools. They're potential assets that can empower treasurers to enhance liquidity management, accelerate reconciliation and gain real-time visibility into financial operations. By ignoring them, organizations may be exposing themselves to inefficiencies, employee burnout, limited growth and cyberattacks. As financial leaders confront the challenges of a dynamic economy, it's time they ask themselves, 'How much longer can we afford to not move forward?' The operational drain you don't see. More than inefficient, manual finance operations introduce unnecessary risk. Maintaining disconnected, cobbled-together systems requires constant troubleshooting and consumes two valuable resources: time and money. This fragmentation slows operations and restricts an organization's ability to scale, adapt and compete. Embedded payments should be the backbone that links treasury workflows to the broader business experience. By integrating payments directly into financial operations, companies can eliminate friction, enhance compliance and create a foundation for long-term strategic growth. Embracing embedded finance should position companies for a future that allows agility, efficiency and security to drive success. Friction fatigue is real. Just as online shoppers often abandon carts after a clunky checkout, internal stakeholders often disengage from systems that create friction and fatigue. In today's financial ecosystems, cognitive load, effort avoidance and choice paralysis drive user behavior. Solutions that minimize complexity and reduce the fatigue of making decisions are naturally the most requested. These psychological dynamics also affect finance professionals, as fragmented workflows create inefficiencies and increase workflow management. Key challenges include: • Slow approvals are stalling key transactions and operational agility. • Murky audit trails make compliance and oversight challenging. • Delayed forecasting is impeding strategic planning and cash flow visibility. • Fraud and risk exposure are increasing transaction vulnerabilities. Embedded finance can help address these barriers and unlock streamlined, secure and future-ready payment experiences that enable faster reconciliation and stronger audit-readiness. Unified portals cure payment complexity. Bringing credit, ACH, wallets and other payment platforms into a single, unified portal simplifies disbursements by reducing friction and lowering overhead, while enhancing control. Beyond streamlining the user experience, it also unlocks the power of consolidated data. A single source of truth elevates decision-making across departments and enhances transparency. Unified platforms don't just make payments easier—they make operations smarter, more agile and more resilient. This foundation helps build trust and drive long-term customer loyalty. Prioritize proactive payments upgrades. Too often, payments infrastructure is relegated to the back office. But forward-looking organizations recognize it as a growth enabler. Treating it as anything less limits your potential. The complexity of building and managing payment platforms internally is a burden that businesses can no longer afford to ignore. The better path is to adopt scalable, secure solutions that eliminate fragmentation and fuel long-term success. As we enter the second half of 2025, now is the time to stop allocating internal resources to outdated systems. Redirect your teams to focus on what moves business forward. Don't wait for a pain point to invest in infrastructure. Build it now. The result will be a lower total cost of ownership, minimal operational friction and a resilient foundation that grows alongside the organization. As the world where embedded payment adoption is becoming the norm, choosing not to integrate is a decision to fall behind. The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice. You should consult with a licensed professional for advice concerning your specific situation. Forbes Finance Council is an invitation-only organization for executives in successful accounting, financial planning and wealth management firms. Do I qualify?
