OM JEWELLERS & FOREVERMARK CELEBRATENEW COLLECTION LAUNCH

- Gorgeousfilm star DishaPatani graces the event –

Mumbai, 29th November 2017:OM Jewellers, a brand that embodies trust andForevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group of Companies have been associated for over 5 years. To celebrate theirassociation, the gorgeous actress Disha Patani visited OM Jewellers jewellery showroom inBorivaliWest today.

Forevermark encompasses the promise of beautiful, rare, and responsibly sourced diamonds, while OM Jewellers focusses on trust and authenticity. The synergy of these two brands has brought about an ideal collaboration over the years.

Highlighting the partnership, Bhavin Jhakia, MD & Chairman, OM Jewellers said, “We are delighted to be associated with Forevermark.  We at OM Jewellers take pride in our craftsmanship and this association has enhanced the authenticity of our jewellery.We are soon launching our e-commerce portal through which we will have a pan India reach. Our vision of being a family jeweller not just for Mumbai but for the country will be possible with the support of our loyal and prospect customers”

Celebrating this partnership, was the talented film star, Disha Patani who attended the event wearing stunning OM jewellerycrafted with Forevermark diamonds. “A Forevermark diamond is something that will be passed down from one generation to the next and will stand the test of time. OM Jewellers is the most trusted jeweller in the city, offering the finest selection of jewellery.  It is truly an honour to be a part of this event as OM Jewellers & Forevermark celebrate their association.” said the actor.

OM Jewellers has a wide variety of Forevermark diamond jewellery on offer including the ace designer Bibhu Mohapatra’s Artemis Collection, The Twogether collection and many others. The Forevermark collection is available for sale at OM Jewellers, Borivali. For further details please call the store on 022 61587000.

ABOUT OM Jewellers

OM is more than jewellery. It embodies family values, based on trust & understanding. In 1939 Damji Jhakia started a small jewellery workshop in Gujarat. 1969, his sons, Narenda Jhakia & Mukesh Jhakia established an enterprise in jewellery manufacturing by the name NM Jewellers. Progressing to 1989, they expanded into jewellery wholesale globally and introduced 916 hallmarked jewellery in India. In 1999, they opened their first retail store in Borivali under the name OM Jewellers. Their second store was opened in 2011, in Mulund. Today, run by the third generation, OM has transformed into a jewellery brand of the 21st century by entering the digital space.

For further information about OM Jewellers please contact:

Atul Malikram –amg24x7@gmail.com - + 91 9755020247

SAB TV_Partners- Transcript of Shweta Gulati New

In conversation with the Chirpy and lively Dolly aka Shweta Gulati in Sony SAB’s ‘Partners- Trouble Ho Gayi Double’

Talented and Beautiful actress will be soon seen in in Sony SAB’s upcoming crime based comedy show ‘Partners- Trouble Ho Gayi Double’. She will portraying the role of Dolly Nadkarni who is a café owner. She loves reading suspense novels and tries to apply her acquired Detective Knowledge in all Aditya & Manav’s cases. She plays Manav’s love interest in the show.  In conversation with Dolly Nadkarni.

Q. After a long time you are coming back on television, so how does it feel?

A. I don’t know why people calls it as a comeback. I just choose not to do anything on television because I wanted to have time for myself. I am very choosy when it comes to work. When I got this offer, I was very excited to work with the production house, as I have worked with them before. One of the reasons to pick up the show was it’s a hilarious and fun show. Another reason is, I have done many shows for Sony SAB l in the past and I love working with them. Sony SAB is like a huge happy family.

Q.What is the connection of you with comedy, that you are seen more in comedy shows?

A. It is not that I choose comedy but the fact is comedy chooses me. I would love to do drama, I would love to have tears in my eyes. But somehow the shows which come to me and I end up liking is comedy. I pick what I feel is the best for me.

Q. You have been doing theatres, television so which is more comfortable to you as an actor?

A. I don’t think an actor look for comfort, they look for challenges. I look for challenge. Theatre is definitely any day more challenging than television because in theater you don’t get another chance to prove yourself. You don’t get another episode to prove you. Television is my love because I began my career with television. I can’t deny my love for TV. So I am comfortable with both the mediums.

Q. Tell us more about your character in the show?

A. I will start between the similarity about my character Dolly and me. Dolly loves thriller, horror and she loves solving mysteries. She thinks that she has the attitude for it but she doesn’t or maybe she does also. As we progress in the show we will figure out if she really has the passion or no. My theatre genre is thriller and horror, so that is the similarity between Dolly and Shweta. The biggest difference is Dolly zones out. When she gets into the thriller mode than she is tripping on that mode. Dolly is a coffeshop owner who hates coffee or she doesn’t even drink coffee. She is always wondering about why people even drink coffee and is always amused that people are drinking coffee and giving her money in return. In her own thriller attitude she tries to crack the cases for the boys- Manav and Aditya. Dolly is a very sweet, fun loving girl next door who probably aspires to become a detective but she is trapped in the coffee shop.

Q. The show is about Partners and crime, so who is your partner in crime in real life?

A. My dogs are my partners in crime in real life. I just love them and the reason I am working today is to give them a better life. I just love them immensely.

Q. The show has many big actors, comedians in the show like Johnny sir, so how do you feel about the same? Are you nervous or very excited?

A. I just feel so honored to work with Johnny sir. As we have grown up watching his comedy. He is a living legend of comedy. Till now I haven’t shot any episode with him as he is the commissioner but I am sure in the future we will get a chance to shoot with him so I very much excited for the moment. Yes I am very nervous as well to share the screen with such a veteran actor.

Tune in to Partners- Double Ho Hayi Trouble premiering from November 28th, Monday to Friday at 9.30 pm only Sony SAB!

VIKRAM BLEEDS WHILE SHOOTING FOR EK DEEWAANA THA

The charming and good looking Vikram Singh Chauhan, ‘Vyom’ from Ek Deewaana Tha is a director’s actor who always believes in going an extra mile to get into the skin of the character. In the upcoming episode of Ek Deewaana Tha, Vikram is seen playing a guitar to serenade Sharanya (Donal Bisht) and he got so involved into the act that he ended up hurting his fingers and blood started oozing out! But that didn’t deter Vikram from shooting and he played the strings until the shot was okayed.

When contacted Vikram said, “Acting for me is not merely a profession, it’s also my passion. It’s a constant endeavor for me to present my best performance for the audiences. While shooting for the sequence with the guitar, I was required to strum the strings constantly as I sing a song to appease Sharanya. After the completion of the shot, when I went back to my vanity I realized that my fingers were bleeding! I was so engrossed while shooting that I didn’t even know I had hurt myself. The crew quickly provided first aid which was a relief.”

In the upcoming track of Ek Deewaana Tha Sharanaya portrayed by Donal Bisht is upset with Vyom as he does not let her consult Odhni to find out about her past life. Vyom visits Sharanaya’s home and sings a song to serenade her and win her affection wherein Shiv will use his mystical powers to keep both of them apart from each other.

Tune in to ‘Ek Deewaana Tha’ every Monday to Friday at 10.00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television!

Magicbricks Partners with PNB Housing Finance Ltd. to E-Auction Re-Possessed Assets

45 properties will be put up for e-auction on Nov 27 on Magicbricks
Properties available at attractive rates, cheaper than the prevailing market rate; quick and easy possession

November 2017: In an industry-first move, Magicbricks, India’s No.1 property site, today announced its strategic partnership with India’s leading housing finance body PNB Housing Finance Limited to e-auction its re-possessed properties on Magicbricks’ online auction platform. The first e-auction comprising 45 properties will be held on Nov 27, 2017. 
Coming close on the heels of the successful first-of-its-kind online property bidding campaign ‘My Bid, My Home’ on Oct 7, Magicbricks will now be offering its customers re-possessed properties of  PNB Housing Finance Limited at attractive rates and priced at  lower than the prevailing market rates.  Further, properties would be available for quick possession.
Customers can log-on to auctions.magicbricks.com to register by Nov 24, 2017. The properties are spread across NCR (35), Bhiwadi (2), Mohali (2), Indore (1), Jagadhri (1), Ludhiana (1), Sonipat (1), Yamunagar (1) and Zirakpur (1).
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Ritesh Mohan, Sales Head-Strategic Accounts, Magicbricks, said: “After the astounding success of ‘My Bid, My Home’ during which we generated sales in excess of Rs.200 crore, we are now thrilled to announce yet another endeavour for our auction platform with PNB Housing Finance Limited. Consumers will get a wide choice of properties to be owned through online auction at attractive rates. Through our auction platform we are able to provide innovative offerings to our customers and it certainly signifies the defining moment for online real estate industry. We are looking forward to a great partnership with PNB Housing Finance Limited.”
Speaking at the partnership. Mr Prasanna Singh, National Head - Collections, PNB Housing Finance said, "With growing penetration of online transaction the trend towards e-auctions of properties has picked up speed in India. We foresee it as a viable ground and hence have partnered with Magicbricks to offer our re-possessed property to customers at attractive rates. Participation in the e-auction will expand our reach, without investing much in physical infrastructure or manpower and will make the recovery process much more efficient and transparent. We are excited to share a great partnership with Magicbricks and look forward to the success of the mega event."
Magicbricks is India’s only property site with Standardisation, Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, making it the country’s only real estate portal eligible for a bidding platform for properties. For the first-of-its-kind certification, Magicbricks had to conform to 150 stringent parameters laid down by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
About Magicbricks:
Magicbricks.com is India’s No.1 property site. With monthly traffic exceeding 12 million visits and with an active base of over 14 lakh+ property listings, Magicbricks provides the largest platform for buyers and sellers of property to connect with each other in a clear, transparent manner. With this in mind, Magicbricks has innovated several product features, content and research services, which have helped us, build the largest audience pool.
About PNB Housing Finance Limited:
PNB Housing Finance Limited (NSE: PNBHOUSING, BSE: 540173) is promoted by Punjab National Bank and is a registered Housing Finance Company with National Housing Bank (NHB). The Company got listed on the Indian stock exchanges on 7th November, 2016. The Company offer its retail customers “housing and non-housing loans”. The Company is also into construction finance loans to real estate developers for residential housing. PNB Housing Finance is a deposit taking Housing Finance Company.

Ayushman Bhav set turns acting school for Tisha Kapoor

Tisha Kapoor, who is essaying the lead role of Kaavya in Star Bharat’s popular drama Ayushman Bhav is brushing her acting skills by working with experienced actors on her show. 
She considers herself to be privileged to be working with actors like Sudha Chandran, Savita Prubhane, Manish Goel, who have done some great work in the industry and are looked upon by actors.

On being asked, she says, “I learn from them so much. No acting school could have taught me what I get to learn from them in person. Having spent so much time in the industry, I am still spellbound by their professionalism. I look at their shots closely and try to improvise mine with their guidance and support. Each day on the set is a learning experience for me. I consider myself lucky to be part of Ayushman Bhav team.”

Tisha Kapoor is seen opposite Sumit Bhardwaj in the show.

Watch Ayushman Bhav from Monday to Friday at 09:30 pm only on Star Bharat.

Babbu Singh aka Abhishek Sharma makes a makeshift gym on the sets of Nimki Mukhiya

फिटनेस फ्रिक हैं अभिषेक शर्मा

स्वास्थ्य आजकल लोगों की एक प्राथमिकता है, जिससे वे किसी भी कीमत पर समझौता करने को तैयार नहीं होते. अपने शो की शूटिंग के दौरान कड़ी मेहनत करने वाले टेलीविज़न के कलाकार अपनी फिटनेस बनाए रखने के लिए पारंपरिक तरीके अपनाने से भी गुरेज नहीं करते. 

स्टार भारत के शो ‘निमकी मुखिया’ में बब्बू सिंह का किरदार निभा रहे अभिषेक शर्मा को पूरे दिन शो की शूटिंग करनी पड़ रही है. जिससे उनको जिम जाने का समय नहीं मिल पा रहा है. इसलिए उन्होंने बेसिक उपकरणों के साथ शो के सेट पर ही अपना एक निजी वर्कआउट स्पेस (जिम ) बनाने का फैसला किया.

अभिनेता अपनी फिटनेस रूटीन को लेकर बहुत सजग हैं और कभी वर्कआउट करना नहीं भूलते. वे कहते हैं कि जहां इच्छा है, वहीँ राह है. चूँकि अभिषेक जिम नहीं जा सकते इसलिए उन्होंने सेट पर ही अपना पर्सनल जिम बनाने का फैसला कर लिया. अब शूट से समय निकालकर वे एक्सरसाइज कर लेते हैं.

इस बारे में बताते हुए अभिषेक कहते हैं, “ जिम मेरी पसंदीदा जगह है. बिजी शूटिंग शेड्यूल की वजह से मैं मुश्किल से इसके लिए समय निकाल पा रहा था. मुझे कोई न कोई रास्ता तो निकालना ही था और मैंने ये तरीका सोचा. क्विक टाइम वर्कआउट के लिए मैं सेट पर ही अपने डंबल्स, ट्रेडमिल, ट्राईसाइकल, रस्सी और कुछ वजन ले आया हूं .
 

देखिए निमकी मुखिया सोमवार से शुक्रवार रात 8.30 बजे स्टार भारत पर 

Pallavi Pradhan bravely played with fire on the sets of Jiji Maa

The upcoming scene on Star Bharat’s show Jiji Maa has always been experimenting, where the actors go out of their way to make the scene look believable. Recently Pallavi Pradhan who essays the role of Uttaradevi played with fire for a particular scene on the show. 

The scene was such where her saree catches fire and she had to let it burn until someone came to save her. Since she was shooting with actual fire cautiously, she had to change her saree every time she gave a retake for the scene. 

The production were well prepared with 4 similar looking sarees and quickly got her changed in her look. Adequate safety measures were taken by the production house. A doctor was present on the sets in case of any injury or burns. The effort of the actor and the crew ensured that the shoot was completed successfully. 

Pallavi Pradhan who already has some fatal knee issues carried out such a risky stunt in itself is an art and in favour of that she says “Since the scene was such where I didn’t have to look panicky or scared as I was unaware of my saree catching fire and needed to look composed and in control to make the scene look believable. It was risky but totally a new experience.”

Watch Jiji Maa Monday to Friday 7.30 pm on Star Bharat

Ivpn.in presents at the USA FDA in Washington DC & Asia’s first Harm Reduction meet in Indonesi

Mumbai,  November 2017: Recently, FDLI organised a Tobacco Products Regulation and Policy conference in Washington DC, USA and Nilesh Jain, the founder of India’s leading vaping brand ivape.in  was invited as the only Indian speaker at the event.  Following this, he also represented India at the Asia’s first harm reduction meet in Jakarta, Indonesia. The advocates of vaping and active consumer vaping groups from different countries had gathered at this harm reduction forum. The purpose of this meet was to appeal to the local governments, allowing them to regulate the use of electronic cigarettes and the so-called ‘heat-not-burn’ products which are less harmful alternatives to smoking.
Vaping is considered as a harm reduction tool, according to experts. Vaping is an act of inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an electronic device—a battery-operated device which vaporizes a flavored liquid made of propylene glycol, glycerin and flavorings.

While there are no specific data on the population of Asian vapers, it is estimated that millions in the region now have switched to vapes which are classified as harm reduction products.
While talking about Asian countries, India, one of the fastest growing economy in the world is also the second largest producer of tobacco with an estimated annual production of 800 million kilograms and is also amongst the highest consumer of tobacco products. About 50 million households depend on tobacco industry for a livelihood.
Speaking on the occasion, Nilesh Jain, founder of ivape.in “The decision of banning vapes is taken by influence and not based on facts or science. There is lack of research and study done on vaping and its benefits to human lives. The tobacco-free NGO’s, influencers, & regulators are unclear about its regulation and hence are more focused on imposing a ban. Regulation of ENDS will provide 120 million smokers access to technology that can create the difference between life and death for them. Ban is not a solution, but a violation of fundamental right to choose better and safer alternatives over smoking.”
According to Global Adult Tobacco Survey, a staggering 267 million Indians continue to smoke cigarettes and use smokeless variants such as gutka. Some 900,000 people die every year due to this addiction, ranking India among the top four countries in the world for smoking-related diseases.
The new US FDA policy of shifting the focus from tobacco to nicotine delivery systems, addresses the heart of the problem, & can have far-reaching impact on public health. In a country like India which has a huge tobacco burden, and where access to public healthcare is minimal at best, making the role of preventive measures even more critical. Advanced countries like USA, UK, Australia amongst others are insisting on more research, studies & evidence based facts to promote ENDS. Indian regulators and the health ministry must also take a step towards evidence based policy making and not introduce ban, thereby denying 140 million smokers the access to technology that can make a huge difference to their life expectancy.
Dr. Farsalinos stated that in 2014, 6.1 million Europeans quit smoking with the help of e-cigarettes.  An additional 9.2 million reduced smoking with e-cigarettes. “E-cigarettes promote smoking cessation. Millions of lives can be saved in Indonesia, Asia and worldwide at no cost to the economy and the state,” he says.
The Philippines has recently excluded vaping from a nationwide ban on smoking in public places.  Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show that in 2015, 16.6 million adults or 23.8 percent of the Philippine population were smokers.  Of the total, 76.7 percent planned or were thinking about quitting, but only 4 percent were able to successfully quit.
Many Filipinos switched to vaping when the government issued an executive order prohibiting smoking in public places, according to Tom Pinlac, president of The Vapers, Philippines.
In countries that promote the use of electronic cigarettes and heat-no-burn products such as Japan and the UK, smoking prevalence has been declining at a record speed. In the UK for example, 2.2 million smokers have quit smoking within five years. Japan has the world’s fastest decline in cigarette use since the last two years. The US FDA just announced this year that its anti-tobacco regulation will be fully geared towards harm reduction while New Zealand Ministry of Health just endorsed this month towards promoting the use of electronic cigarettes.
If new policies encourage harm reduction alternatives, the public health benefits can be unprecedented and even more so in Asian countries where smoking rates are high.
About ivape.in :
ivape, incorporated in 2014 is a leading vaping brand in India. The founders of ivape embarked into this business with a vision to help people quit smoking and ensure that vaping products are affordable and accessible to the Indian population. Vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking the hazardous cigarettes.

There are approximately 108 million smokers in India.Nevertheless, the government hasn't shown keen interest to help people quit smoking or provide them with an alternative.There is very little awareness about vaping as a cleaner alternative and ivape wishes to undertake this noble initiative.ivape uses only FDA approved flavors in their e-liquids which are meticulously handcrafted in their  ISO 9001 certified manufacturing unit. The brand follows high standards in terms of quality and hygiene to deliver the best of products to their customers.

To take your first step towards switching to a better lifestyle visit https://ivape.in/

SPN one of the Best Companies for women in India

Mumbai, November17, 2017:

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), India’s leading entertainment and sports broadcast network, has been recognized amongst the 100 Best Companies for Women in India for 2017. This award is based on a prestigious study conducted by Working Mother - a global leader on gender equity- and AVTAR, a pioneer in diversity and inclusion in India. With women comprising 33% of its workforce, the company has undertaken various award-winning initiatives to create a work environment in which they can truly fulfil their potential. Grooming women leaders at various levels and building an equal-opportunity, inclusive culture have been some of the key focus areas for SPN. The network’s significant progress in this direction has been recognized in the study, making it the only media and entertainment company to be a part of this prestigious ranking this year.

The Working Mother and AVTAR Best Companies for Women in India is a one-of-its-kind study to identify, share, showcase and celebrate best practices from India’s best employers to foster women’s career advancement. The 2017 Working Mother & AVTAR 100 Best Companies for Women in India were chosen based on performance across7 key policy clusters namely, workforce profile, flexible work, women’s recruitment and retention, benefits, paid-time off/parental leave, company culture, safety and security.360 companies participated in the study, which is India’s largest and most rigorous gender analytics exercise.

Over its 22 years of existence, SPN has created a culture of high performance and engagement, with various human resources polices by the network being industry firsts. SPN was one of the first organizations in the country to extend maternity, adoption and surrogacy leave to 6 months,well before it became mandated by law. Pregnant women can also avail preferential parking on the office premises. The networkhas a special provision of a mothers’ room, where a new mother can pump and store milk for her baby, andnear-site crèche facilitiesfor employees to avail for their children. SPN also prioritizes women’s safety through practices like sensitizing all employees on prevention of sexual harassment (POSH), and training women employees on self-defense techniques. SPN allows its employees to strike a perfect work life balance with in-house activities like fitness challenges, an employee assistance program, healthy lifestyle workshops, desktop yogato boost employee motivation and productivity.

These are just a few of the many initiativesthathave contributed towards makingSPN an employer of choice within and outside the media industry. SPN has won three prestigious employer awards in 2017 alone – AON India Best Employers, India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces (awarded by the Great Place To Work Institute to our distribution business for the third consecutive year), and being among the Top 10 Companies in India for Best Health & Wellness Practices (awarded by the Society of Human Resource Management and CGP Partners for the fourth consecutive year) - which are a testimony to the outstanding people practices undertaken by the network.






Comments:

NP Singh, CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India:
“At SPN, we have an inclusive culturewhich delivers fulfilling career experiences and growth opportunities. It is a tribute to our organization’s culture that we are being recognised as among the top 100 companies for women in India.”

Smriti K. Singh, CHRO, Sony Pictures Networks India:
“Our people practices are designed to support women employees in the unique challenges they face while balancing and excelling at various roles in and outside the office. Being part of this list reinforces our standing as an employer of choice.”


About Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN):

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation which owns and operates the Sony Entertainment network of television channels. It has many Indian and overseas subsidiaries including Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited (India), MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited (India), MSM Discovery Private Limited (India), Taj Television (India) Private Limited (India), Aqua Holding Investments [Pvt.] Ltd. (Mauritius), and Bangla Entertainment Private Limited (India).

SPN comprises 31 channels including Sony Entertainment Television (SET and SET HD), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India Cinema; MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; WAH, the FTA channel for Hindi movies; SAB and SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from SPN’s content library; PIX and PIX HD, the English movie channels; LePlex HD showing critically-acclaimed Hollywood films; AXN and AXN HD, the action and adventure-oriented English entertainment channels; Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel; ROX HD, a channel for contemporary Hindi music; YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; Sports Network comprising 11 sports entertainment channels – SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY ESPN, SONY ESPN HD, SONY TEN 1,  SONY TEN 1 HD, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN GOLF HD; SonyLIV - the digital entertainment VOD platform, SPN Productions, the networks’ film production arm and Sony Pictures Networks Distribution Pvt Ltd. (SPND) that distributes the networks television channels across different genres and languages through multiple content delivery platforms. SPN reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in 167 countries.

The network is recognized as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry, and has been awarded the elite title of ‘Aon Best Employers India’ in the 2017 edition in recognition of SPN’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices. It has consistently ranked for the past four years amongst India’s Top 10 Companies with Best Health & Wellness Practices by SHRM & CGP Partners, listed by Working Mother & AVTAR as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India in 2017 and adjudged India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces awarded by the Great Place To Work® Institute for our distribution business for the 2017 edition.

Sony Pictures Networks India is in its 23rd year of operations in India.

#ConserveNature: A Photo Contest to Spread Awareness about Environment Conservation

Chennai, November , 2017: A healthy environment is important for the survival of human beings and the planet. Because of excessive pollution and exploitation of resources, our environment is in danger today so are our lives and its quality. Therefore, preventing environmental degradation is a journey that we should all take part in.

As part of spreading awareness about conservation of our planet, Grundfos India, a global manufacturer of energy-efficient pumps, is conducting an online photo contest called #ConserveNature on its social media platforms, Ek Boondh Pani & i Save Energy, from 13th November to 15th December 2017. Participants are encouraged to capture shots of the endangered surroundings, which they find are stressed because of constant pollution that plague our air, water, cities and what can be done to stop this. 

The top three photographs will win:

1st Prize: Apple iPhone 6

2nd Prize: Apple iPad

3rd Prize: Apple iPod Nano

Another 7 photographs / entrants will also get exciting Apple goodies as consolation prizes 

So, submit your #ConserveNature photographs not only to conserve our nature but also to have a chance at winning some exciting prizes.

Commenting on this campaign, Mahathi Parashuram, Regional Head  Public Affairs, Communications & Relations, Asia Pacific Region, Grundfos said, At Grundfos India, we actively create platforms to promote sustainability. #ConserveNature is one such initiative and is a contest we are hosting to bring about an awareness and urgency to save our environment. 

Visit Ek Boodh Pani & i Save Energy pages to learn more about contest terms & conditions. 

About Ek Boondh Pani:

Ek Boondh Pani is a forum hosted by Grundfos India on the social media sites, Facebook and Twitter. The name translates to a drop of water' in Hindi  signifying the importance of each drop of water. Through this page, members share water conservation tips and facts to encourage this awareness to be driven home. Links to the page: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EkBoondhPani/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/EkBoondhPani

About i Save Energy: 

i Save Energy is a forum hosted by Grundfos India on Facebook and Twitter. The forum aims to encourage people to spread the word on adopting energy-efficient approaches and investing in energy efficient solutions across the nation. Links to the page: 

Faceook: https://www.facebook.com/ISaveEnergy/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/iSaveEnergyIN

About Grundfos India:

Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. (Grundfos India) a wholly owned subsidiary of Grundfos Holdings was established on March 13, 1998. Grundfos India is responsible for sales of Grundfos products in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal. Currently, Grundfos India has more than 250 employees and works with 200 distributors and dealers with 14 offices across India. Grundfos India provides energy efficient pumps and smart pumping solutions for various applications  heating and hot water service systems, cooling and air-conditioning systems, industrial applications, pressure boosting and liquid transfer, groundwater supply, domestic water supply, sewage and wastewater, dosing, chlorination systems, disinfection systems and pumps running on renewable energy. 

For more information, visit: http://www.grundfos.in/

Omkar Realtors’ to launch biggest residential project in post-RERA era in Mumbais prime micro market

(Upswing in SMEs and trading community from Indore investing in Mumbai market)

Indore, Nov 16, 2017: Mumbai based Omkar Realtors & Developers, one of the countrys leading brands in redevelopment, boutique and luxury housing, is launching a 1200-strong residential project in end-November 2017.  This low ticket sized boutique inventory offering will be the biggest realty launch across pan-India market post-RERA.

The RERA compliant project, currently codenamed Passcode Andheri  Highway, consists of 1/2/3  bhk units with the ticket size ranging from Rs. 87 lakh to Rs 1.6 crore onwards (355 sq.ft -710 sq.ft carpet area). The project located on the western express highway of Andheri-Jogeshwari east corridor comes with a record 30 plus amenities and an inventory of 1200 plus apartments as part of Phase 1 launch.  

According to company spokesperson Animesh Das, Head Channel Partners, Omkar Realtors : The project with a fair share of inventory under sub-Rs. 1 crore bracket holds strong attraction for pan-India customers and investors looking at buying in countrys primary realty market. Not only does this ticket sizing compare well with key MP markets; especially Indore, it holds attractive ROI proposition at the current pricing level. 

Mr. Das added that the buyers are eyeing inventory in areas with upcoming infrastructure developments such as Metro, Mono rail, new link roads connecting the East -West Corridors etc., and Andheri-Jogeshwari is one such key location in Mumbai.  

The project strategically located on the Western Express Highway enjoying easy access to domestic and international airports comes with flexible payment plans and minimal down payment options.

The key target customer groups in this micro market spans SMEs, trading community, corporate professionals, media & entertainment industry.  The location is one of the most sought after by Mumbais film and television fraternity including artistes and production houses.

      

Omkars MP outreach:

Omkar has a 4,000-strong customer base including pan India locations and global NRI communities.  The customer and investors traction has been on the increase from Central region markets particularly Indore, Bhopal in countrys premier market with trading communities accounting for a major chunk of investments.

While Mumbais corporate sector has been drawing mid-level and senior level talent from the key Pan india markets, the citys trading vertical spanning commodities, oil extraction, metals, imitation jewellery, bullions has historically found a connect with Indore business community. These factions have been key investors in both low ticket and mid-ticket sized realty projects in Mumbai.

For Omkar, the investment sentiment from the Central region has seen a marked interest recently accounting for a Rs 30-crore plus realty portfolio during the current year itself.  

According to Mr. Das, the marked interest level from Central region, especially Indore  indicative of high trust quotient and transparency factor prevalent amongst customers for leading branded players in Mumbais residential market. 

About Omkar Realtors & Developers Pvt Ltd:

Mumbai-based Omkar Realtors & Developers Private Limited (ORDPL), commenced its operations in 2003. The company is promoted by second generation entrepreneurs backed by five decades of business heritage and strong financials. The companys expertise is showcased through an array of residential and commercial projects with an estimated land-bank inventory of over 40 million sq. ft, spread across most premium locations in Mumbai. 

Over the last couple of years, the brand has been consistently amongst the top 3 selling realty brands in Indias premier realty market with its market leadership in Redevelopment, Luxury and Boutique offerings in the residential and commercial space.

Today, Brand Omkar has successfully designed projects aimed at luxury gated communities. This includes its most anticipated ultra-luxury residential development Omkar 1973 Worli and the largest and tallest luxury gated community in Mumbais suburbs, Omkar Alta Monte. Other key projects include Omkar Meridia and VIVE (Near BKC), Vayu (Mahim), Veda (Parel) and Ananta (Goregaon East), Crescent Bay (Parel) - JV with L&T Realty, Dhobighat (Mahalaxmi) Majaswadi (Jogeshwari East) and Signet by Omkar (Malad East).

It has already delivered 15 projects in Mumbai and is currently developing another 6 projects with major emphasis on boutique luxury & lifestyle housing space. The company plans to complete development of 20 million sq. ft., area by 2018 in Mumbai with an additional pipeline of 40 million sq. ft. to follow. Omkar enjoys the market leadership in Mumbais re-development space having rehabilitated more than 60,000 slum dwellers in Mumbais under the Maharashtra governments Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) housing scheme. The company plans to house another 12,000 slum families across companys newer sites in next 2-3 years which are in different stages of development. 

In mid-2017, the brand achieved a record sales of 580 units within a 15-day timeline, for its boutique luxury residential project Signet at Malad East, adjoining the Western Express Highway. 

The company has collaborated with globally leading design firms including Foster + Partners (architecture/UK), Buro Happold (structural engineering/UK), HBA (Interiors/UK), LDA(Landscape/UK), DHA (lighting/UK), ESPA (Spa/UK), Barkley (Pet services/USA), Deeproots Landscape (Singapore), KPM Engineering (Services & Structural engineering/UAE), GOCO Hospitality(Thailand), L&T (Construction/India) amongst others.

Omkars 1000 plus-strong professional work force is headed by Mr. Kamal Gupta (Chairman) and Mr. Babulal Varma (Managing Director) along with six directors on the board. 

For further information, please contact:
Mr. Atul Malikram: 9755020247
breakfastnews@pr24x7.com

Toyota Kirloskar Motor bags “Healthy Workplace Award – Platinum 2017’

Recognized for Toyota’s commitment towards Health and Wellness of its Employees

Toyota’s Health and wellness program is based on three key pillars of - A healthy person, healthy process and healthy environment

Bengaluru, 15th November, 2017:Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been awarded the prestigious “Healthy Workplace Award- Platinum 2017”- the highest level of recognition in the category, by Arogya World India Trust in association with Public Health Foundation of India. The award acknowledges the company’s efforts to exhibit leadership in workplace wellness and health management.Last year, Toyotawas honored with Healthy Workplace Awardin Gold category.

Mr. Sailesh Shetty, Vice President (Human Resource Division)- Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Dr. Kowshik Kupatira, Chief Medical Officer -Toyota Kirloskar Motor, received the award on behalf of the company during the Healthy Work Place Conference and Awards held on 9th November 2017 in Bangalore.

“We are happy to be recognized for our efforts to create a health conscious work environment. Employee wellness is one of our key human asset management strategy to have a vibrant, happy & efficient organization. We approach wellness at holistic level beyond health to emotional & also financial wellness” said Mr.Sailesh Shetty, Vice President [HR] - Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

“Given the nature of business, we make sure our programs are scientific and evidence based and are designed to meet employees varying needs,"says Dr. Kowshik Kupatira, Chief Medical Officer - Toyota Kirloskar Motor. He emphasized that good health is good business and that most companies have started to realize that health is an investment and not an expense.

Toyota’s Health and wellness program is based on three key pillars of - A healthy person, healthy process and healthy environment. Over the years, the company has offered inclusive health and wellness programs at multiple levels with first level focusing on sports, second level on exercise and fitness, third identifies and prevents health risk factors and fourth level focusing on enhancement of health and productivity. 

Few of the unique healthcare and wellness initiatives organized by the Toyota includes an overweight and obesity prevention program - LEAN Works!, pandemic preparedness and response plan, seasonal flu vaccinations, surveys on stress at workplace and  Aasare- free counseling service providing emotional support on personal and workplace issues, occupational health assessment etc. Programs are also conducted aiming to facilitate employee engagement, creating excellence in work place environment and motivating workers through initiatives such as, Yasusa- Do easy work, and People Connect- theme based group discussion. Ekiden- a unique relay marathon and use of bicycles in the campus thereby, helping to maintain a physically fit body in a sound mind.

To share an insight on the selection criteria, the gold level Healthy Workplace achievement is a necessary pre-requisite for companies to be invited by Arogya World to participate in the Platinum exercise. This “By Invitation Only” effort scores each company's leadership and commitment to workplace health wherein specific data on employee engagement, participation with outcomes from workplace health programs including non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention programs, mental health programs and community health programs, are desired for. Relevant cost and year-on-year biometric screening trends are also scrutinized.

Arogya World is a global non-profit working to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through health education and lifestyle change. In 2016, Arogya World initiated a new Platinum Award level to increase the emphasis on health metrics tracking within companies in India.

Overview of TKM:

Company name

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited

Equity participation

TMC: 89%, Kirloskar Group: 11%

Number of employees

Approx 7000+

Land area

Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)

Building area

74,000 m2

Total Installed Production capacity

Upto 3,10,000 units

Overview of TKM 1st Plant:

Established

October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)

Location

Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State

Products

Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India.

Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.

Installed Production capacity

Upto 1,00,000 units

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:

Location

On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)

Products

Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva,Etios Cross, Camry & Camry Hybrid

Start of production

December 2010

Installed Production capacity

Upto 2,10,000 units

Gionee launches M7 Power; allows users to ‘Do More - Be More’

Delivering its promise for intuitive technologies, M7 Power to be Gionee India’s first smartphone embedded with FullView Display and 3D photo feature

Customers who pre-book the device on Amazon starting Nov 17th will avail exclusive offers.

Nov , 2017 –Bolstering its product portfolio in the Indian market, Gionee India –one of the leading handset manufacturer in the country, unveiled its latest mobile marvel Gionee M7 POWER in India today.Bringing its brand ethos to life i.e. of launching products that are as unique as the people who use them, Gionee India is all set to launch its first handset that offers FullView Display and the exclusive 3D photo feature. These unique features will enable users to explore a whole new side to the world of visual experience and photography. With the launch of M7 POWER, Gionee furthersolidifies its positioning in the Indian market after securing a loyal customer base of 1.25 crore Indians. 

M7 POWERdistinguishes itself with next-generation full-view display, long-lasting battery and super performance.Equipped with a built-in 5000mAh high-quality Battery powered by intelligent management system, the phone possesses a 4GB RAM and a 64GB ROM to offer an upgraded user experience, assisting to multi task without latency.

This predominantly consumer friendly and durable device will be competitively priced at INR 16,999, and will be available in three striking color options, i.e. Blue, Gold and Black across all retail stores in India starting November 25th, 2017. 

The device can be pre-booked on Amazon starting November 17th to November 24th, 2017.Customers who pre-book the device would avail exclusive offers that would entail a 6 months warranty for free one-time screen replacement, extra INR 3000 off on exchange and 10GB extra data from Jio for 10 months on recharge of INR 309 and above. Additionally, there will be no cost EMI on credit cards starting INR 1417 per month. 

Commenting on the launch, David Chang, Global Sales Director, Gionee India stated, “We have grown exponentially as a brand in the country over the last five years. India is at the cusp of smartphone revolution with new user base multiplying by manifolds and existing users graduating to newer and smarter devices. Betting big on this wave, Gionee has strategically decided to tap on its power to create smart products which are loaded with exclusive features, especially customized and localized for our growing consumer base in India. M7 Power is another intuitive product which in the true sense is a device that promises to empower its users with superior quality and seamless experience with many firsts to its credit from the 3D photo concept to a full view infinity display. Thus, reinforcing our ambition to be featured among the top 5 brands in 2018!”

Gionee M7 POWERis fortifiedwithFull View Displaycomplemented with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front side, which makes it clean and chic. With an 85% of higher screen-to-body ratio, M7 POWER’swider 

field of vision offers a stunning visual experience whilewatching videos, playing games, readingand using the split-screen function. 

In addition to its FullView display, M7 Power is a savvy choice; given the “ultra-long battery life” that is the DNA of the M Series, which helps ensure worry-free all-day use. M7 Power’s slim body houses a 

5,000mAh high-quality Li-poly battery that offers a high-power density of 680 Wh/L. Gionee’s exclusive intelligent power management system efficiently controls power consumption. The extremely long battery life enables users to enjoy the best moments in life or at work to the fullest without worrying about “low battery”.      

M7 Power’s Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Octa-core Processor offers a basic frequency of up to 1.4GHz. The 4GB RAM ensures smooth and glitch-free operations whether for gaming or mobile office applications, enabling users to perform multitasks with ease. All this enables M7 Power to be extremely practical and stand out among competitor products in the same price range.   

M7 Power also excels in photo taking, equipped with a 13MP rear F2.0 camera and 8MP front camera, allowing it to quickly record user moments even under poor lighting conditions. Take selfies through the front camera with advanced software algorithms. M7 Power will automatically blurthe background, making the selfie look more beautiful.

The 3D photo feature of the M7 power stands out as one of the key highlights. The user needs to go around an object to form a three-dimensional dynamic picture, post which a live photo can show the object with multiple angles for deeper details. Turn the phone or slide screen to enjoy the 3D picture -stroll around like you are in the middle of the scene. A brand new and fun experience for everyone.

M7 Power’s design beauty extends beyond its FullView display. The body of M7 Power is designed as an entire piece, available in three colours: Gold, Blue, and Black. A laser-engraving technique distinguishes the stamped aluminium body of the gold M7 Power, and laser drilling delivers a high-tech look on the black and blue M7 Power. These processes allow the metal body to have a diamond-like lustre too, showing different shades under different lights and at different angles. 

Furthermore, as security remains the top priority for Gionee, M7 Power offers Private Space 2.0, fingerprint security and app lock to fully protect user security. Multi-function fingerprint identification can quickly unlock the phone in a safe and easy way. When taking a selfie, you can start the shutter by a simple touch, making the whole process more convenient. More functions are added on the fingerprint sensor;besides camera shutter, you can turn on Torch, Recorder or Camera in shortcut while screen is off or locked

Embedded with Amigo 5.0,the M7 POWERhas a WhatsApp clone feature that enablesusersto create three WhatsApp accounts, allowing them to differentiate their personal and professional life.

The device allows a user to split screen, making it possible to juggle different activities on one screen at one time. Rooted with Intelligent eye protection, the device has a blue light filtering which protects the user’s eyes and reduces fatigue, making a long time use of the phone more comfortable. 

Extending more power in the hands of the consumers Gionee India has also joined hands with PayTmand Jioto announce an exciting offer with this launch. Every purchase of Gionee M7 POWER will come with 2 PayTM Cashback Voucher Codes entitling customers with INR 250 cash back on a base buy of 

INR 350 from PayTM Mall.New or existing Jio Customers who purchase M7 POWER will get 10 GB data each month for a period of 10 months on any data recharge of INR 309 and above.

About Gionee India:

Gionee established its operations in India in 2012 and is headquartered in New Delhi. The company has a patron base of 1.25 crore in India and over 6% market share of the Indian smartphone market. Gionee manufactures all devices for the Indian market in India. The company today has a presence in over 42,000 retail outlets across 2200 cities in India. Guaranteeing a turnaround time of 72 hours to its customers, Gionee has invested in 555 exclusive service stations with plans to expand to 600 enhance its after sales relationships with the customers.

For more information, please contact:

Manoj Thakur

Gionee India

manoj.thakur@gionee.co.in

Irani Basu

Creation

Irani.basu@creation.io

Gionee M7 Power Product Specifications

CPU& OS

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ MSM8940 platform

 Android™ Nougat v7.1.1 with Amigo 5.0

Network

GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8

WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8

TDD-LTE: B38/B39/B40/B41

FDD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B5/B7/B8

Dual Sim (Hybrid Slot)

Dimension

Dimensions: 156.35mm*75.65mm*8.6mm 

Weight: 199gm

Memory

RAM: 4GB; ROM:64GB

Expendable up to 256GB

Display

Size: 6.0 inches

Resolution: HD+ (1440 x 720)

Camera

Rear: 13 MP AF F2.0 

Selfie: 8 MP FF  F2.2 

Flash: Rear Flash

Battery

Built-in 5,000mAh 5000mAh Li-Polymer

Wireless Connectivity

Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS, and FM 

Youth lifestyle brand Integriti launches ‘Integriti Dance Music’, gives you a chance to lunch with DJ Hardwell

November 2017: For the first time in India, leading youth lifestyle brand Integriti, from Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd. has conceptualized its own music festival “Integriti Dance Music”. With a vision to make it India’s biggest dance music experience, Integriti has joined hands with Guestlist4Good to launch the ultimate music extravaganza ‘Integriti Dance Music’ at Guestlist festival at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. All Integriti fans can be a part of this two day music extravaganza by shopping at an Integriti store for Rs. 2999/- and win a confirmed entry into the festival on 2nd& 3rd December. Boasting of high octane line up of artist, day one includes the big wigs of Indian music industry Adnan Sami, Nucleya and playback sensation Mithoon, Shaan while day 2will be featuring Fire starter and India’s favourite DJ Hardwell along with globally acclaimed names like record producer duo W&W, electrifying DJ and producer Suyano and many more. The customers not only get a free ticket to the festival on shopping for Rs. 2999/- but also get a chance to enter the contest where 50 lucky winners get a chance to lunch with DJ Hardwell. 

Commenting on this, Mr. Vikas Jain, Director, KewalKiran Clothing Ltd. said, “Our customers are the youths of India, who love listening to all kinds of music. DJ Hardwell is the most well known DJ in the world. What best way to thank our loyal patrons for their love and support than get them to witness a rocking performance by DJ Hardwell and give them a chance to meet him in person and have lunch with him”. He further added, “At Integriti we wanted to create a property that matches the current brand imagery and connects with our target audience and truly brings out the Spirit called Youth and driving overall profitability. We wanted to spread the powerful message of coming together but not in a preachy way. This led to the idea of creating our own music festival, “Integriti Dance Music”, where youths would come together and connect. Music never gets boring or preachy. We are launching our unique property at Guestlist festival and have the best International and Indian line up. We are also designing an entire collection dedicated and inspired from the fashion followed in music fests and even coming up with limited edition Hardwell merchandise”.  

In line with the brand proposition of carrying your confidence with you while being free spirited, “Intergriti Dance Music” strives to bind the world’s largest and most happening community ‘The Youth’ through this festival. It also aims to contribute towards empowering and educating 1,00,00 lesser fortunate through this festival and support treatment of the needy through Vijay Vallabh Hospital.

So join the Integriti Dance Music Movement by shopping for just Rs. 2999/- and be a part of the most smashing music culture at D.Y. Patil Stadium. 

Officers Choice Blue Mirchi Top 20 enthralls Indore with Live Performance by Nakash Aziz

~ Officers Choice Blue with Radio Mirchi brings to consumers a dazzling musical evening ~

Indore, 12th November, 2017: The 3nd edition of Officers Choice Blue Mirchi Top 20 LIVE saw Nakash Aziz enthrall music lovers with an electrifying performance in Indore.  

Speaking on this initiative, Bikram Basu, Chief Operating Officer at Allied Blenders and Distillers said, We love music in this country and its a pleasure to present some of the best talent in the long running Officers Choice Blue Mirchi Top 20.

Mr. Mahesh Shetty, COO ENIL, said, We are extremely thrilled with the way Officers Choice Blue Mirchi Top 20 has grown. This year the property has got even more exciting and comprises some of the best talents in our country. We aim to entertain Officers Choice Blue consumers, make them feel happy and joyous with the best music there is.  

Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd refutes malicious reports

Ranchi, Nov 11, 2017: Ziqitza Health Care Ltd. (ZHL), one of India’s leading emergency medical service provider, announces that it will soon commence their services in Jharkhand. The company strongly refutes the wrongful and baseless reports about its business and believes these malicious attacks are politically motivated. Contrary to the incorrect and uncorroborated media reports, ZHL has every legal right to conduct its business in India and abroad. The company has not been blacklisted in any State in India or overseas. The company successfully manages and operates EMS in partnership with the State Governments in Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and has played a pivotal role in saving lakhs of lives in these regions. 

ZHL has won the bid for Jharkhand EMS after emerging as the L1 bidder, through a fair and transparent online tender where two companies were shortlisted after a rigorous review process. The tender was administered as per the statutory guidelines and regulations laid down by the NHM and the State Government of Jharkhand. 

Ziqitza condemns the recent reports that many media outlets have published out of context, with a clear intention to sensationalise the news. Ziqitza had received foreign investments from two leading reputed companies. One of the shareholders, as reported by news agency, had routed their investments through a company incorporated in Mauritius, which was the case with most foreign investments made in India at that point of time. ZHL had adhered to all approvals / compliance and disclosures to all the regulatory authorities of their respective jurisdiction in India and abroad. The Company had also reported all related transactions to the RBI and other regulatory authorities as applicable. The media has conveniently ignored that the original newspaper report has clearly mentioned that being on the list does not make any investments illegal or illegitimate. 

ZHL had been set up with a vision to assist in saving human lives by providing a leading network of fully equipped Advanced and Basic Life Support Ambulances across the developing world. ZHL is currently operating 2100 plus Ambulances across Mumbai, Bihar, Kerala, Punjab and Odisha, J&K, MP and Tamil Nadu. ZHL has reputed investors like Acumen Fund, GMR/AMR (USA largest Ambulance Company), HDFC, IDFC and India Value Fund on board. ZHL’s 

Strategic Partners include London Ambulance Services, Life Supporters Institute of Health Science and New York Presbyterian Emergency Medical Service (NYP-EMS).

ZHL has currently more than 9000 people working tirelessly, day and night, to serve people in India. ZHL is currently operating more than 3000 ambulances across 18 states and have served more than 6 million people, till date.

Emirates NBD inaugurates first branch in India

Dubai’s biggest bank invests USD 100 million capital towards Indian operations

Bank to cater to corporate, institutional and NRI clientele

Mumbai, 08 November, 2017: Emirates NBD, a leading banking Group in the Middle East marked the opening of its first branch in India with a high-level celebration at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai. 

The Mumbai branch, centrally located in Maker Maxity, Bandra Kurla Complex, marks 

 the bank’s fifth international branch outside of its UAE network. The branch will offer a range of services to corporate, SME and institutional clients including trade finance, treasury services, bilateral and syndicated loans in addition to supporting NRI (non-resident Indian) customers looking for cross-border wealth management solutions. Emirates NBD’s India operations will be headed by Sharad Agarwal, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of banking experience in India and the UAE, including a decade of experience within Emirates NBD Group.

(left to right)

Emirates NBD’s, India-CEO, Sharad Agarwal; Group CEO, Shayne Nelson; Vice Chairman and Managing Director, H.E Hesham Abdulla Qassim; UAE’s ambassador to India, H.E Dr. Ahmed Albanna; and Consul General, H.E Mohamed Saleh Ahmed Aljalah Al Teneiji

Emirates NBD is a major player in the corporate and retail banking arena in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has strong Islamic Banking, Global Markets & Treasury, Investment Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management and Brokerage operations. It has a significant retail banking franchise in the UAE and is a key participant in the global digital banking industry, with over 90 per cent of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The bank currently has over 231 branches and over a 1000 ATMs and CDMs in the UAE and overseas and a large social media following, being the only bank in the Middle East ranked among the top 20 in the ‘Power 100 Social Media Rankings’, compiled by The Financial Brand. 

Shayne Nelson, Group CEO of Emirates NBD commented, “We are delighted to expand our footprint to India, building on the UAE’s strong historic, cultural and commercial ties with the country.  As a key trading partner of the UAE and as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, India represents an important and strategic growth market. Emirates NBD is the only UAE-based bank with physical presence across all of India’s important trade corridors from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) across to Asia and the United Kingdom (UK) and our aim is to be the bank of choice for Indian corporates and individuals looking to invest and do business in the MENA region.”

Emirates NBD’s, India-CEO, Sharad Agarwal; Group COO, Abdulla Qassem; Group CEO, Shayne Nelson; UAE’s ambassador to India, H.E Dr. Ahmed Albanna; Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, H.E Hesham Abdulla Qassim; LuLu Group Managing Director, Yusuff Ali M.A; and, Emirates NBD’s Global Head of Private Banking, Saod Obaidalla

The branch opening by Dubai’s biggest bank will support existing economic, business and bilateral relations between India and the UAE following a high-level visit by Prime Minister Modi in 2015 and the recent establishment of the UAE-India Infrastructure Investment Fund.

Commented Sharad Agarwal, CEO - India at Emirates NBD, “We are excited at the opportunities the new branch brings as we gradually increase our presence in India. We have invested USD 100 million to establish proximity to our Indian customer base and to better support NRIs and businesses looking for cross-border advisory and intermediary services.” 

Indians constitute the largest expatriate community in UAE and a third of Emirates NBD’s customer base is from India. The bank‘s 60 second online funds transfer service to India, DirectRemit, has facilitated nearly a billion dirhams of NRI remittance flows this year. Emirates NBD offers NRI clients personal loans against NRE fixed deposits in its Indian partner banks and has a NRI Private Banking division in addition to a dedicated NRI desk in its London branch. Emirates NBD has presence across all of India’s key trade corridors from the Middle East and North Africa (UAE, Egypt and KSA) across to Asia (Singapore, China and Indonesia) and the UK (London).  

About Emirates NBD:

Emirates NBD is a leading banking Group in the region. As at 30th September 2017, total assets were AED 461.1 Billion, (equivalent to approx. USD 125 Billion). The Group has a significant retail banking franchise in the UAE and is a key participant in the global digital banking industry, with over 90 per cent of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The bank was declared the Most Innovative Financial Services Organization of the Year at the 2017 BAI Global Innovation Awards.

The bank currently has 231 branches and 1031 ATMs and SDMs in the UAE and overseas and a large social media following, being the only bank in the Middle East ranked among the top 20 in the ‘Power 100 Social Media Rankings’, compiled by The Financial Brand. It is a major player in the UAE corporate and retail banking arena and has strong Islamic Banking, Global Markets & Treasury, Investment Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management and Brokerage operations.

The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom and representative offices in China and Indonesia.

The Group is an active participant and supporter of the UAE’s main development and community initiatives, in close alignment with the UAE government’s strategies, including financial literacy and advocacy for inclusion of People with Disabilities under its #Together Limitless platform. For more information, please visit: www.emiratesnbd.com

For further information on Emirates NBD, please contact: 

Meenakshi 

Group Head – Coporate

Blue Ocean IMC

Tel: 9823322290

Email: meenakshi@blueoceanimc.com