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160 press features, interviews and stories spanning 25 years of innovation.
On 21 July 2015, Su-Kam became the first inverter company in India to earn a BEE 4-star energy efficiency rating. No other company had done it. Kunwer Sachdev had been working toward it for years while the industry was s
In 2008 Kunwer Sachdev was already working on high-frequency inverter technology while the rest of the industry played catch-up. On 21 July 2015, Su-Kam became the first inverter company in India to receive a BEE 4-star energy efficiency rating from the Ministry of Power.
How Kunwer Sachdev pioneered LED indicator technology in inverters, transforming Su-Kam into a market leader and revolutionizing India's power backup industry.
Most people never noticed it. But the battery life cycle tester that Kunwer Sachdev developed at Su-Kam changed how India tested and validated inverter batteries — years before anyone else thought it was necessary.
In the early days of inverter technology, LED indicators were an afterthought. Kunwer Sachdev turned them into a design language — cleaner, cheaper, and instantly readable. It became a standard the entire industry eventually copied.
Kunwer Sachdev's Su-Kam invented the Battery Life Cycle Tester — a quiet revolution in India's power backup industry that changed how batteries are tested.
Kunwer Sachdev's Power Guard was Su-Kam's revolutionary answer to India's stabilizer problem — a product that redefined power protection nationwide.
In 2015 Kunwer Sachdev had working prototypes of Indian-made grid-tie solar inverters, 100+ verified installations, and dealers across Africa waiting for supply. Then Su-Kam went into bankruptcy — and China took the market India had built.
Voltage stabilizers were heavy, hot, and wasted power. Kunwer Sachdev designed the Power Guard — a smarter, lighter alternative that protected appliances without the energy bleed. Another market that Su-Kam reshaped from the inside.
Behind the patents and the product launches were years of personal and institutional battles that few people knew about. A close colleague reflects on what it took — and what it cost — to build Su-Kam into India's leading inverter brand.
Two of India's leading power electronics companies — Statcon Energiaa and Su-vastika — have joined forces to develop Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) built entirely with Indian technology. A new chapter in Kunwer Sa
New Delhi, August 2025 — Indian power electronics leader Su-vastika and Statcon Energiaa have unveiled a joint development programme for digital battery energy storage systems, reinforcing India's ambition to build world
In the early 2000s India's inverter industry was a world of metal boxes and exposed wiring. Kunwer Sachdev put the inverter in a plastic body — lighter, safer, and designed for a home, not a factory floor. The Chic Inverter changed everything.
Dal Lake's iconic wooden boats became solar-powered and Wi-Fi enabled, wrapped in Su-Kam branding. It was marketing genius and social vision combined — Kunwer Sachdev bringing power to places no grid had reached.
How Su-Kam under Kunwer Sachdev introduced India's first MOSFET-based and DSP-based inverters — groundbreaking innovations that disrupted a stagnant industry.
Kunwer Sachdev launched Su-Kam's YouTube channel — India's first solar industry channel pioneering digital content in the renewable energy space.
In 2008, Kunwer Sachdev of Su-Kam broke industry records with a high-frequency inverter that changed India's power backup landscape forever.
The story of how Kunwer Sachdev and Su-Kam ignited India's solar revolution — from early solar hybrid inverters to powering villages across the country.
Under Kunwer Sachdev's leadership, Su-Kam powered Kashmir's iconic Shikaras with solar energy, bringing clean power to India's most iconic waterways.
How Kunwer Sachdev pioneered transparent, ethical corporate governance at Su-Kam — setting a new standard for Indian industry leadership.
Kunwer Sachdev — the man of innovation who built Su-Kam into India's largest power backup company through relentless invention and entrepreneurial spirit.
Coverage and chronicle of Kunwer Sachdev: Statcon Energiaa and Su-vastika Collaborate to Develop Digital Energy Storage Systems
Coverage and chronicle of Kunwer Sachdev: Statcon Energiaa and Su-vastika Come Together to Advance Made-in-India Battery Storage Technology
How Kunwer Sachdev led Su-Kam to create India's first plastic-body inverter — combining safety, style and innovation in the power backup industry.
How Kunwer Sachdev's unique name change to Kunwwer sparked curiosity — the thinking behind this personal branding decision by India's Inverter Man.
How Su-Kam under Kunwer Sachdev introduced India's first MOSFET-based inverters — groundbreaking innovations that disrupted a stagnant industry.
A candid account of how Kunwer Sachdev's personal challenges shaped Su-Kam's rise and fall — resilience, reinvention and the human side of entrepreneurship.
How India lost its solar dream to China — Kunwer Sachdev's candid analysis of Su-Kam's solar ambitions and the policy failures that followed.
Kunwer Sachdev's untold story of Su-Kam's e-rickshaw ambition — a bold bet on electric mobility that was ahead of its time in India.
The story of Su-Kam's unforgettable firewalking training — how Kunwer Sachdev built an unstoppable team culture in India's inverter industry.
How Kunwer Sachdev turned Su-Kam's sales force into a powerhouse — the audacious vision behind India's legendary Sales Ka Baazigar program.
How Kunwer Sachdev used Facebook to transform Su-Kam's brand presence — a pioneering move in digital marketing for India's power backup industry.
Witness the marketing genius of Kunwer Sachdev at Su-Kam dealer meets — how he transformed distributor events into powerful brand-building experiences.
Dealer meets at Su-Kam were not standard presentations. They were performances — product demos, live experiments, and moments of genuine inspiration. A first-hand account of how Kunwer Sachdev turned distributor gatherings into movements.
Corporate training sessions usually mean whiteboards and slides. Not at Su-Kam. Kunwer Sachdev believed in experiences that broke mental barriers — including asking employees to walk barefoot on hot coals. An unforgettable account from inside Su-Kam.
Kunwer Sachdev believed sales was a performance art. His vision created a Su-Kam culture where every dealer, every technician, every executive saw themselves as a performer on a stage — with India as the audience.
When Kunwer Sachdev added an extra 'w' to create Kunwwer.AI, it was more than a rebranding. It was a signal — that the man who built India's inverter industry was now betting on artificial intelligence as the next frontier.
Coverage and chronicle of Kunwer Sachdev: Rotomag Enertec Invests in Su-vastika to Drive Innovation in Energy Storage Solutions
Coverage and chronicle of Kunwer Sachdev: Rotomag Invests in Su-vastika for Clean Energy Expansion
Coverage and chronicle of Kunwer Sachdev: Su-vastika Systems Secures Investment from Rotomag Enertec to Boost Clean Energy Solutions
In 2006 Facebook was barely two years old and Indian companies had no social media strategy. Kunwer Sachdev saw it differently — building Su-Kam's digital presence years before competitors even noticed social media existed.
Before any solar company in India thought to explain their products on video, Kunwer Sachdev launched Su-Kam's YouTube channel in 2008. It became a reference point for installers and dealers across South Asia and Africa.
Before Su-Kam became a household name, the challenge was getting inverters to work in Indian conditions — inconsistent grid voltages, extreme temperatures, and load variations no foreign design accounted for. How Kunwer Sachdev solved them.
Coverage and chronicle of Kunwer Sachdev: How Solar DC System Can Solve India's Power Crisis and Enable Solar Energy Saving
Long before electric vehicles became India's national conversation, Kunwer Sachdev was working on e-rickshaw battery technology inside Su-Kam's R&D wing. The prototype worked. The timing didn't. An untold chapter from the Su-Kam era.
India's journey from dependence on imported power backup technology to a nation that exports inverters across 70 countries did not happen by accident. It happened because one man refused to accept imported solutions as inevitable.
In a landscape of family-run businesses with informal structures, Kunwer Sachdev built Su-Kam with professional management, documented processes, and a culture of accountability — challenging the norms of Indian corporate governance.
In 2005, when solar energy meant nothing to most Indians, Kunwer Sachdev was building solar inverter prototypes and filing patents. He launched Su-Kam's first solar products five years before the government made solar a national priority.
A profile of the man who started with nothing and built India's most innovative power backup company: the patents, the products, the international markets, and the philosophy that drove 25 years of relentless invention.
He did not begin with a factory or funding. He began with an idea. A profile of how Kunwer Sachdev built Su-Kam from scratch into India's most trusted power backup brand.
From J.R.D. Tata to modern innovators — Kunwer Sachdev has been recognised alongside India's most consequential business builders for his role in creating the country's inverter and solar industry.
In Episode 39 of The Journey Podcast, host Simarpreet Singh sits down with Kunwer Sachdev to trace the arc from pen-seller to India's foremost inverter inventor — and what entrepreneurs today can learn from that journey.
He built it when no one else thought it was necessary. Battery equalization technology for lead-acid inverter batteries — another quiet Su-Kam innovation that extended battery life and set a new industry benchmark.
Kunwer Sachdev designed the first touchscreen solar inverter in India before most people had ever touched a smartphone screen. The product was ready. The ecosystem wasn't. The story of a vision that arrived ahead of its
It never made headlines. But the battery life cycle tester that Su-Kam built under Kunwer Sachdev changed how India verified inverter battery performance — long before quality testing became an industry norm.
When Kunwer Sachdev redesigned Su-Kam's inverter indicators using LEDs, it was more than aesthetics — it was a design philosophy that made complex power status instantly readable for any homeowner. The industry followed
Stabilizers were energy hogs and fire hazards. Kunwer Sachdev's Power Guard replaced them with a smarter, compact device that protected appliances without the heat or wasted electricity. Another market Su-Kam quietly dis
Manufacturing India reports: Rotomag Enertec has made a strategic investment in Su-vastika Systems, Kunwer Sachdev's clean energy company, to accelerate development of next-generation battery storage and solar hybrid sol
Asia Pacific Energetica India Magazine covers Su-vastika's investment deal: Rotomag Enertec backs Kunwer Sachdev's clean energy venture to boost India's renewable storage capabilities and expand export markets.
Su-vastika Systems, founded by Kunwer Sachdev after Su-Kam, has secured investment from Rotomag Enertec to expand its clean energy product range — including hybrid solar inverters, lithium storage systems, and elevator A
Coverage: Su-vastika, an Indian Startup, Announces the Launch of 1S to 48S Wireless Handheld Cell Voltage Tester
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Jamia Millia Islamia's alumni mentorship programme for student startups adds Kunwer Sachdev as a key mentor — bringing the Su-Kam founder's 25-year entrepreneurial journey directly into the hands of the next generation o
भारत की स्वच्छ ऊर्जा की ओर संक्रमण को तेज़ करने के एक साहसिक कदम में, स्टेटकॉन एनर्जिया और सु-वास्तिका ने हाथ मिलाया है। श्री कुंवर सचदेव, जो 'इन्वर्टर मैन ऑफ इंडिया' के नाम से प्रसिद्ध हैं, ने कहा: 'मेरा दृष्टिकोण सु-वास्तिका के माध्यम से भारत को विश्वसनीय और कुशल BESS समाधानों से सशक्त बनाना है।'
Two leading Indian energy companies have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of lithium-based battery storage systems. श्री कुंवर सचदेव के नेतृत्व में यह गठबंधन घरेलू और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर बीईएसएस समाधानों को बढ़ावा देगा।
Su-vastika Systems Pvt. Ltd. has received a strategic investment from Rotomag Enertec Ltd. The move marks a critical inflection point in scaling up advanced energy storage solutions across India and international markets, reinforcing Su-vastika's commitment to clean tech.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
The founder of Su-Kam and mentor of Su-vastika, Kunwer Sachdev, continues to redefine the Indian power backup industry. His vision for innovation turns every technical challenge into an entrepreneurial opportunity for growth.
A detailed analysis of how Su-Kam — India's most innovative power backup company — went from ₹600 crore in revenue to bankruptcy proceedings. The story of what happens when institutional battles overwhelm even the most r
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
This time around Rashmi has stayed away from MBA entrepreneurs. Connect The Dots focuses on entrepreneurs who rose up the ranks and proved their mettle,
Mr. Kunwer Sachdev founder of Su-kam Power Systems Ltd. Started Su-vastika Solar three years back because of the closure of Su-kam due to bankruptcy
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Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwwer Sachdev's journey with Su-Kam is a powerful testament to the transformative potential of entrepreneurial vision fueled by a deep understanding of
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
How Su-Kam under Kunwer Sachdev introduced India's first MOSFET-based and DSP-based inverters — groundbreaking innovations that disrupted a stagnant industry.
How Su-Kam under Kunwer Sachdev introduced India's first MOSFET-based and DSP-based inverters — groundbreaking innovations that disrupted a stagnant industry.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Coverage: Jamia Millia Islamia Builds Stronger Support for Student Startups — Kunwer Sachdev Joins as Key Mentor
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
How Su-Kam under Kunwer Sachdev introduced India's first MOSFET-based and DSP-based inverters — groundbreaking innovations that disrupted a stagnant industry.
Mr. Kunwer Sachdev is the Founder of One of the most well-known brand in Power Back-up Industry – Su-Kam Power Systems Limited and the Mentor of Su-vastika
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His entrepreneurial experience is extensive and diverse, from selling pens and stationery to working in the sales department to completely reimagining the
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
His journey from creating a revolutionary product to losing his company and rebuilding his career shows resilience
Coverage and chronicle of Kunwer Sachdev: Meet Inverter Man of India Whose One Mistake Led to Downfall of 26-Year-Old Company
Following his graduation, Kunwer began working for a cable communication company in the marketing division. While employed there, he realized that the
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
New Delhi: Seven years ago, Geeta Sachdev was livid when her husband Kunwer splurged most of their Rs25 lakh savings on a 20GHz spectrum analyser. They had
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Powering the Frontier
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Twenty days before Dr APJ Abdul Kalam passed away, he joined Su-Kam to electrify two villages — Kunwer Sachdev shares this unforgettable moment.
The founder of Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd, Kunwer Sachdev, an entrepreneur, and the motivational speaker started his new company three years back as Su-kam
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev's new venture Su-vastika — building next-generation power backup and battery solutions for India's homes and businesses.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
The article details the journey of Kunwer Sachdev, the Chairman and MD of Su-Kam Power Systems, an inverter manufacturing company. Key points from the
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
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Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam Power Systems and India's Inverter Man, shares insights on power backup, solar energy and entrepreneurship in India.
Su-Kam founder Kunwer Sachdev built his company's fortune by cashing in on an unreliable power grid. Now, he's looking up to the sun for inspiration—and profit
Kunwer Sachdev, founder of Su-Kam, has cemented his place in history by revolutionizing the power backup sector in India. Under his guidance, Su-vastika is now leading the charge towards a sustainable future in energy storage.
Starting with ₹10,000 and no connections, Kunwer Sachdev built Su-Kam into India's largest power backup company. The story of how a first-generation entrepreneur with no engineering degree ended up filing more patents th
Su-vastika is creating a better technology for solar storage and lithium batteries. The company's focus remains on Emergency Rescue Devices and Hybrid Solar technology for modern infrastructure and lift backups.
Writing in Times of India's Voices section, Kunwer Sachdev argues that most Indian companies fail their employees before day one — with job descriptions so vague that no one knows what success looks like. A sharp piece o
Coverage: Vague or No Defined Job Descriptions: HR Article by Kunwer Sachdev (TOI)
From selling pens to building a million-dollar empire, Kunwer Sachdev's journey is a masterclass in resilience. He shares insights into his leadership philosophy and the early days of building Su-Kam, redefining the industry standard.
Kunwer Sachdev has become a prominent voice for entrepreneurs on LinkedIn, providing billions of impressions and valuable insights on leadership and corporate expansion for the startup community.
Born into a modest family where every penny counted, Kunwer's journey from selling pens to owning a company worth Rs 2300 crore is nothing short of remarkable.
सु-काम कंपनी के फाउंडर कुंवर सचदेव की कहानी हर युवा उद्यमी के लिए प्रेरणा है। उन्होंने दिखाया कि कैसे एक साधारण पृष्ठभूमि से निकलकर आप दुनिया बदल सकते हैं।
Coverage and chronicle of Kunwer Sachdev: Interview: Su-Kam is Building Solar Hybrid Inverters
A technical analysis by Kunwer Sachdev: why Solar DC distribution systems — bypassing the AC conversion loss — could be the most practical and affordable solution to India's persistent power shortage and grid instability
Kunwer Sachdev writes in Times of India: a practical guide to how India should think about pairing renewable energy sources with battery storage — and why the technology is now mature enough for widespread commercial dep
Coverage: The Know-How of Using Renewable Energy for Battery Storage: Kunwer Sachdev in TOI
Kunwer Sachdev writes in Times of India on India's patent culture and the electric vehicle revolution: why India must file more IP in EV technology now, before Chinese and Western companies lock up the patents that will
Coverage: Patenting in India and EVs: Kunwer Sachdev in Times of India
Coverage: The New Battery Technologies and Opportunities — Kunwer Sachdev in Saur Energy
Coverage and chronicle of Kunwer Sachdev: We Serve Global Markets with Local Knowledge: Kunwer Sachdev
Coverage and chronicle of Kunwer Sachdev: Why the Delhi HC Push for a Code of Conduct is a Crucial Step for Insolvency Reform
Coverage: From Pioneers To Defaulters: Su-Kam, The Downfall of a 600 Crore Company That Revolutionised Power Backup in India
Coverage: With Rs 10000 This Entrepreneur Went on to Build India Largest Power Solutions Company Su-Kam
Coverage: Technology Bringing About A Paradigm Shift in Solar Industry: Kunwer Sachdev, Founder MD Su-Kam
Coverage: Appointment of Mr. Kunwer Sachdev as Member of GMDA
Times of India, 31 January 2018: Kunwer Sachdev is appointed to the Gurgaon Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) — recognition of his role as an industry leader and his deep roots in the Gurgaon business community w
Jan 2018: Kunwer Sachdev in conversation with Avishek Banerjee on the philosophy behind Su-Kam's agility — why he believes companies that treat their business like a marriage become slow and complacent, while those that
Coverage: Businesses Are More Like An Affair Than A Marriage In Today World: Kunwer Sachdev
Coverage: Kunwer Sachdev: Founder and MD, Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd — Powerline Magazine
Coverage: Our State-of-the-Art Products Are a Successful Example of Make in India: Kunwer Sachdev
The Hindu reports: Su-Kam launched India's first lithium battery-powered solar street lights in 2016 — grid-independent, GSM-monitored, and manufactured entirely in India. Six models available, covering villages to highw
In an interview with PV Magazine, Kunwer Sachdev explains Su-Kam's push into solar hybrid inverters — the technology, the market rationale, and why he believed Indian-designed solar solutions would outperform Chinese imp
Kunwer Sachdev on the paradox that made Su-Kam successful internationally: a deep understanding of local conditions — India's erratic grids, Africa's heat, the Middle East's dust — that no foreign competitor could replic
Coverage: First Lithium-Based Street Lights Launched by Su-Kam in 2016
In an interview with Opportunity India, Kunwer Sachdev explains why Su-Kam's state-of-the-art products represent the true spirit of Make in India — built by Indian engineers for Indian conditions, and now exported to 70+
Coverage: The Tribune: Su-Kam to Set Up Solar Power Plants in Punjab
The Tribune, 10 July 2015: Su-Kam Power Systems announces solar power plant installations across Punjab and Haryana — part of Kunwer Sachdev's push to bring utility-scale solar to Indian states before the central governm
Coverage: Outlook Business Magazine Cover: Mr. Kunwer Sachdev Passion
Powerline Magazine profile of Kunwer Sachdev at the height of Su-Kam's growth — covering his vision for Indian-made power technology, the export strategy, and his belief that Indian engineering could outperform the world
The 2013 Business India article 'A Chance Encounter' is one of the earliest long-form profiles of Kunwer Sachdev — painting a portrait of the entrepreneur not as a CEO but as a restless inventor who happened to build a c
Coverage: A Chance Encounter: Business India on Kunwer Sachdev Journey
Outlook Business magazine ran a cover profile on Kunwer Sachdev that revealed a deeply personal side of the Su-Kam founder — his philosophy of invention, his relationship with failure, and the obsessive curiosity that dr
The Economic Times, 3 June 2007: a rare early profile of Kunwer Sachdev that captures the man before Su-Kam became a household name — his discipline, his physical fitness regime, and his belief that the body and the busi
Coverage: The Fitness First: An Article on Kunwer Sachdev by Economic Times
Business India, November 2003: one of the first major press features on Su-Kam and Kunwer Sachdev — documenting how a small Delhi company was quietly taking on established players and changing what Indian power backup lo
Coverage: Igniting the Power Back-Up Industry — Business India, November 2003
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