Press release from Business Wire India
Source: NEW MEDIA
Saturday, January 30, 2010 08:00 PM IST (02:30 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Arts & culture, Consumer interest, Law & justice, People, Social issues; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Media & entertainment, Publishing & printing
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D. Sivanandhan Releases Priya Kulkarni's Book on Sai Baba
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Saturday, January 30, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- We have not had occasions to see God.But we have had the privilege of seeing and knowing good human beings.Shirdi Sai Baba was one such good human being whose philosophy cut across religious barriers and embraced humanity.I am therefore very happy and fortunate to be releasing this book",said Mumbai Police Commissioner D.Sivanandhan while releasing Priya Kulkarni's book,"Shirdi Sai Baba In My Vision And Questions"on 30th January 2010.
Mr. Sivanandhan released the book in his chamber at the Police Commissioner's office in Mumbai's Police Headquarters.
Priya Kulkarni's book contains Priya's conversations with Shirdi Sai Baba who has been coming before her in visions. Priya's questions and Baba's answers cover a wide range of dilemmas that confront people who are at the crossroads of life.Priya herself turned to Sai Baba for guidance when she was surrounded by a host of problems.The book,which is the first of its kind on Baba,is Priya's attempt to share her experiences and show fellow believers in Sai Baba that he is there, ever willing to help when you seek him.
Author Priya Kulkarni, Udaya Tara Nayar, former editor of SCREEN and now bureau chief of SAHARA TIMES who has written a foreword in this book, Satya Swaroop Managing Editor of New Media who has published this book, M. Gandhi,Managing Director of UBM India and Mohan Ayyer, Journalist and PRO were also present on this occasion.
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Journalist and PRO Mohan Ayyer, Author Priya Kulkarni, Mumbai Police Commissioner D. Sivanandhan,Udaya Tara Nayar- bureau chief of SAHARA TIMES, Satya Swaroop of New Media Publications and M. Gandhi , MD of UBM India seen at the release of SHIRDI SAI BABA IN MY VISION AND QUESTIONS
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Shri Satya Swaroop, NEW MEDIA, +91 9820031016, satya@newmediacomm.biz
KEYWORDS
ARTS, CONSUMER, LAW, PEOPLE, SOCIAL, MARKETING, MEDIA, PUBLISHING
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
BWI: A Breathtaking Luxury Experience at the Icons Of Whisky Awards Announcing the Winners in the 3rd Edition
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Whisky Luxe
Saturday, January 30, 2010 06:16 PM IST (12:46 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Food & drink, Lifestyle; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Media & entertainment
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A Breathtaking Luxury Experience at the Icons Of Whisky Awards Announcing the Winners in the 3rd Edition
It was the First Whisky Luxury Experience In India
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Saturday, January 30, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- For the first time ever, Capital experienced an exhilarating luxury event at 'Icons of Whisky Awards' on January 29, 2010 at the ITC Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi. Brought to the country by Spiritual Luxury Living, South Asia's premiere International Spirits & Whisky Management Company, the mega event was presented by Glenfiddich Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky in the world. Since 2001, Icons of Whisky have been held in Scotland & America. From 2007, the reach was being expanded, with awards being held in Canada, Ireland, and Japan and now in India.
'Responsible drinking' was proposed as a notion for the event.
The Icons of Whisky are organized by Whisky Magazine, the world's best read magazine on the subject. Launched in 1998, Whisky Magazine has been celebrating the whiskies of the world consistently and now seeks to present the highest accolade for whisky, the Icons of Whisky, in every leading whisky nation of the world. The Whisky Luxe, an exciting new luxury experience which showcased the finest & exclusive range of whiskies & luxury goods to the widest range of guests added to the excitement.
The Icons of Whisky Awards, Regional Round recipients were announced in the following categories:
People recognized in the following areas:
-- Whisky Personality of the Year - Mr. Param Uberoi ,MD , Pernod Ricard, India
-- Honorary Award - Mr. Vijay K Rekhi, United Spirits Ltd.
Places recognized in the following areas:
-- Whisky Bar - Riks , The Taj Mahal , New Delhi
-- Highly Commended Whisky Bar - Library Bar , Leela Palace , Bengaluru & 1911 , the Imperial , New Delhi
-- Whisky Restaurant - Bukhara, ITC Maurya Sheraton
-- Highly Commended Whisky Restaurant - Wasabi ,The Taj , New Delhi
-- Whisky Hotel - ITC Maurya Sheraton , New Delhi
-- Highly Commended Whisky Hotel - Taj Connemara, Chennai.
-- Whisky Company of the Year - Pernod Ricard, India
-- Whisky Innovator of the Year - Beam Global Spirits and Wine Ltd.
On the occasion, Sandeep Arora, Director Spritual Luxury Living Pvt Ltd, said "It was a great platform to demonstrate select luxury experience to discerning guest list. Guests could experience some of the world's finest whiskies and luxury entities. Whisky Luxe and Icons of Whisky Awards is a unique global entity and promote responsible drinking."
High profile people who graced the ceremony with their presence included Mr.Habib Rehman; Mr.Nakul Anand,ITC - Welcom group; Mr. Rajiv Kaul, Leela Hotels; Ms.Neesha Singh; Ms.Shefali Talwar; Mr.Sanjay Kapur, Genesis; Mr.Sandeep Jajodia; Mr.Pramod Kumar; Mr.Aman Sharma; Mr. Jug Suraiya; Ms.Timsy Anand; Mr. Ravi Bajaj and Mr. Ajit Shriram.
The experiential platform saw an influential representation from the spirits industry and luxury brands. The practices of luxury offered an exotic experience enriched with Great Whisky, Whisky Bars, Lifestyle Lounges, Whisky Safari, Food and a lot of valuable Knowledge on the sector.
The affair saw representatives from some of the high end luxury brands. To name a few, who had partnered for the eminent event were Canali, the leading name in men's luxury fashion is synonymous with fine tailoring, elegance and style in Italy and around the world. Finest luxury spirits brands, Versace, Rosenthal, Ducati, Bacardi Martini, Scottish Development International, UB Group, Remy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard, Beam Global Spirits, William Grant & Sons & Moet Hennesy Louis Vuitton. The Travel & Hospitality sector saw representatives from Jet Airways, Visit Britain, and Devigarh Resorts.
About Glenfiddich
Considered to be the jewel in the crown of William Grants & Sons, Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the best selling and the most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky in the world. This 122 year old Scotch whisky brand with an unrivalled legacy was the first single malt to be taken to the world when no one else believed it could be done. The Glenfiddich range includes the Private vintage casks, Glenfiddich 50 YO, Glenfiddich 40 YO, Glenfiddich30 YO, Glenfiddich 21 YO, Glenfiddich 18 YO, Glenfiddich 15 YO and Glenfiddich 12 YO.
About Spiritual Luxury Living
Spiritual Luxury Living (Pvt.)- (SSL) is a full service International Spirits and Premium Beverage Management Company, based out of New Delhi, India. Started in 2002, by Sandeep Arora, Ambassador of Whisky, it has offices and associates in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore and London. It is the only premium spirits marketing firm in India. SLL markets Whisky and explores its dimensions, showcasing the various attributes of the amber nectar. It is completely dedicated to Whisky and leads this spirit vertical in the country-housing the largest portfolio of Whisky products and Services in India. SSL has a strong balance of value & volume in products & marketing. The qualified and knowledgeable teams at SSL excel in crafting customized products & services. It is fully equipped with a great infrastructure to support efficient and effective distribution and marketing of whisky brands across India.
To view the photographs click the links below:
Mr.Sandeep Arora - Exclusive Representative - India , Whisky Magazine
Whisky Luxe Icons of Whisky Awrads 2010 Cermony - I
Whisky Luxe Icons of Whisky Awrads - The Stage
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CONTACT DETAILS
Neha Sharma, IPAN Hill & Knowlton, + 91 9810080128, nsharma@ipanhillandknowlton.com
Sandeep Arora, Whisky Magazine, + 91 9811011110, sandeep@sllpl.com/sandeep@spiritualwhisky.com
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CONSUMER, FOOD, LIFESTYLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA
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Source: Whisky Luxe
Saturday, January 30, 2010 06:16 PM IST (12:46 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Food & drink, Lifestyle; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Media & entertainment
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A Breathtaking Luxury Experience at the Icons Of Whisky Awards Announcing the Winners in the 3rd Edition
It was the First Whisky Luxury Experience In India
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Saturday, January 30, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- For the first time ever, Capital experienced an exhilarating luxury event at 'Icons of Whisky Awards' on January 29, 2010 at the ITC Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi. Brought to the country by Spiritual Luxury Living, South Asia's premiere International Spirits & Whisky Management Company, the mega event was presented by Glenfiddich Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky in the world. Since 2001, Icons of Whisky have been held in Scotland & America. From 2007, the reach was being expanded, with awards being held in Canada, Ireland, and Japan and now in India.
'Responsible drinking' was proposed as a notion for the event.
The Icons of Whisky are organized by Whisky Magazine, the world's best read magazine on the subject. Launched in 1998, Whisky Magazine has been celebrating the whiskies of the world consistently and now seeks to present the highest accolade for whisky, the Icons of Whisky, in every leading whisky nation of the world. The Whisky Luxe, an exciting new luxury experience which showcased the finest & exclusive range of whiskies & luxury goods to the widest range of guests added to the excitement.
The Icons of Whisky Awards, Regional Round recipients were announced in the following categories:
People recognized in the following areas:
-- Whisky Personality of the Year - Mr. Param Uberoi ,MD , Pernod Ricard, India
-- Honorary Award - Mr. Vijay K Rekhi, United Spirits Ltd.
Places recognized in the following areas:
-- Whisky Bar - Riks , The Taj Mahal , New Delhi
-- Highly Commended Whisky Bar - Library Bar , Leela Palace , Bengaluru & 1911 , the Imperial , New Delhi
-- Whisky Restaurant - Bukhara, ITC Maurya Sheraton
-- Highly Commended Whisky Restaurant - Wasabi ,The Taj , New Delhi
-- Whisky Hotel - ITC Maurya Sheraton , New Delhi
-- Highly Commended Whisky Hotel - Taj Connemara, Chennai.
-- Whisky Company of the Year - Pernod Ricard, India
-- Whisky Innovator of the Year - Beam Global Spirits and Wine Ltd.
On the occasion, Sandeep Arora, Director Spritual Luxury Living Pvt Ltd, said "It was a great platform to demonstrate select luxury experience to discerning guest list. Guests could experience some of the world's finest whiskies and luxury entities. Whisky Luxe and Icons of Whisky Awards is a unique global entity and promote responsible drinking."
High profile people who graced the ceremony with their presence included Mr.Habib Rehman; Mr.Nakul Anand,ITC - Welcom group; Mr. Rajiv Kaul, Leela Hotels; Ms.Neesha Singh; Ms.Shefali Talwar; Mr.Sanjay Kapur, Genesis; Mr.Sandeep Jajodia; Mr.Pramod Kumar; Mr.Aman Sharma; Mr. Jug Suraiya; Ms.Timsy Anand; Mr. Ravi Bajaj and Mr. Ajit Shriram.
The experiential platform saw an influential representation from the spirits industry and luxury brands. The practices of luxury offered an exotic experience enriched with Great Whisky, Whisky Bars, Lifestyle Lounges, Whisky Safari, Food and a lot of valuable Knowledge on the sector.
The affair saw representatives from some of the high end luxury brands. To name a few, who had partnered for the eminent event were Canali, the leading name in men's luxury fashion is synonymous with fine tailoring, elegance and style in Italy and around the world. Finest luxury spirits brands, Versace, Rosenthal, Ducati, Bacardi Martini, Scottish Development International, UB Group, Remy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard, Beam Global Spirits, William Grant & Sons & Moet Hennesy Louis Vuitton. The Travel & Hospitality sector saw representatives from Jet Airways, Visit Britain, and Devigarh Resorts.
About Glenfiddich
Considered to be the jewel in the crown of William Grants & Sons, Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the best selling and the most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky in the world. This 122 year old Scotch whisky brand with an unrivalled legacy was the first single malt to be taken to the world when no one else believed it could be done. The Glenfiddich range includes the Private vintage casks, Glenfiddich 50 YO, Glenfiddich 40 YO, Glenfiddich30 YO, Glenfiddich 21 YO, Glenfiddich 18 YO, Glenfiddich 15 YO and Glenfiddich 12 YO.
About Spiritual Luxury Living
Spiritual Luxury Living (Pvt.)- (SSL) is a full service International Spirits and Premium Beverage Management Company, based out of New Delhi, India. Started in 2002, by Sandeep Arora, Ambassador of Whisky, it has offices and associates in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore and London. It is the only premium spirits marketing firm in India. SLL markets Whisky and explores its dimensions, showcasing the various attributes of the amber nectar. It is completely dedicated to Whisky and leads this spirit vertical in the country-housing the largest portfolio of Whisky products and Services in India. SSL has a strong balance of value & volume in products & marketing. The qualified and knowledgeable teams at SSL excel in crafting customized products & services. It is fully equipped with a great infrastructure to support efficient and effective distribution and marketing of whisky brands across India.
To view the photographs click the links below:
Mr.Sandeep Arora - Exclusive Representative - India , Whisky Magazine
Whisky Luxe Icons of Whisky Awrads 2010 Cermony - I
Whisky Luxe Icons of Whisky Awrads - The Stage
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Neha Sharma, IPAN Hill & Knowlton, + 91 9810080128, nsharma@ipanhillandknowlton.com
Sandeep Arora, Whisky Magazine, + 91 9811011110, sandeep@sllpl.com/sandeep@spiritualwhisky.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, FOOD, LIFESTYLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA
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BWI: Cambridge Technology Enterprises Limited (CTE) Q3 FY 2010 Revenues at Rs. 130.73 Mn
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Cambridge Technology Enterprises Ltd
Saturday, January 30, 2010 03:22 PM IST (09:52 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Stock exchanges; Technology
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Cambridge Technology Enterprises Limited (CTE) Q3 FY 2010 Revenues at Rs. 130.73 Mn
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Saturday, January 30, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Cambridge Technology Enterprises Limited (CTE), a global IT services provider, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009.
Q3 Consolidated Revenues decline by 15% sequentially
Highlights:
Consolidated results for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009
-- Income was Rs. 130.73 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009; QoQ decline of 15.0%; YoY decline was 68.4%
-- Operating loss was Rs.18.58 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009 versus a profit of Rs.24.26 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2008; it was an Operating loss of Rs.40.0 Mn for the quarter ended 30th September, 2009
-- Net loss after tax was Rs.20.27 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009 versus a profit of Rs.9.59 Mn for the Quarter Ended 31st December, 2008; it was and a loss of Rs.46.55 Mn for the quarter ended 30th September, 2009
Q3 Standalone Revenues grew by 91% sequentially
Highlights:
Standalone results for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009
-- Income was Rs. 89.46 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009; QoQ growth was 90.6%; YoY decline was 25.5%
-- Operating profit was Rs.20.96 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009 versus Rs.6.3 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2008; it was and Operating loss of Rs.17.26 Mn for the quarter ended 30th September, 2009
-- Net profit after tax was Rs.20.96 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009 versus a profit of Rs.2.17 Mn for the Quarter ended 31st December, 2008; it was and a loss of Rs.22.35 Mn for the quarter ended 30th September, 2009
Others Highlights
-- The Company entered into a letter of intent to acquire 100% of outstanding equity with Smartshift Gmbh, Germany and with Vox holdings Inc., USA on 11th November and on 1st December, 2009 respectively.
-- Consolidated financials do not include financials of Smartshift Gmbh, and Vox Holdings Inc., for pending legal formalities. Smartshift Gmbh has generated revenue of Euro 362,562 and made a Net Profit of Euro 38,894 during the period 11th November, 2009 to 31st December, 2009.
About Cambridge Technology Enterprises
CTE is a global business and technology services company. Recognized as a thought leader and innovator of enterprise modernization services, CTE solutions improve business performance and provide clients with a compelling competitive advantage. CTE services include IT Modernization, Application and Infrastructure Managed Services and Business Process Outsourcing. CTE customers are major global commercial and government organizations such Vodafone, AIG, Pfizer, State Bank of India and US government agencies. CTE leverages world-class talent, proven tools and methodologies and global development centers to provide highly innovative and competitive solutions.
For more information, please visit www.ctepl.com, or e-mail us at info@ctepl.com
To view the Financial Results, please click on the link given below:
Financial Results
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Ramana Reddy, Company Secretary, Cambridge Technology Enterprises Ltd, +91 (40) 4023 4400, vreddy@ctepl.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, STOCK EXCHANGES, TECHNOLOGY, CTE.BO, CTE.NS
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Source: Cambridge Technology Enterprises Ltd
Saturday, January 30, 2010 03:22 PM IST (09:52 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Stock exchanges; Technology
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Cambridge Technology Enterprises Limited (CTE) Q3 FY 2010 Revenues at Rs. 130.73 Mn
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Saturday, January 30, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Cambridge Technology Enterprises Limited (CTE), a global IT services provider, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009.
Q3 Consolidated Revenues decline by 15% sequentially
Highlights:
Consolidated results for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009
-- Income was Rs. 130.73 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009; QoQ decline of 15.0%; YoY decline was 68.4%
-- Operating loss was Rs.18.58 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009 versus a profit of Rs.24.26 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2008; it was an Operating loss of Rs.40.0 Mn for the quarter ended 30th September, 2009
-- Net loss after tax was Rs.20.27 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009 versus a profit of Rs.9.59 Mn for the Quarter Ended 31st December, 2008; it was and a loss of Rs.46.55 Mn for the quarter ended 30th September, 2009
Q3 Standalone Revenues grew by 91% sequentially
Highlights:
Standalone results for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009
-- Income was Rs. 89.46 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009; QoQ growth was 90.6%; YoY decline was 25.5%
-- Operating profit was Rs.20.96 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009 versus Rs.6.3 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2008; it was and Operating loss of Rs.17.26 Mn for the quarter ended 30th September, 2009
-- Net profit after tax was Rs.20.96 Mn for the quarter ended 31st December, 2009 versus a profit of Rs.2.17 Mn for the Quarter ended 31st December, 2008; it was and a loss of Rs.22.35 Mn for the quarter ended 30th September, 2009
Others Highlights
-- The Company entered into a letter of intent to acquire 100% of outstanding equity with Smartshift Gmbh, Germany and with Vox holdings Inc., USA on 11th November and on 1st December, 2009 respectively.
-- Consolidated financials do not include financials of Smartshift Gmbh, and Vox Holdings Inc., for pending legal formalities. Smartshift Gmbh has generated revenue of Euro 362,562 and made a Net Profit of Euro 38,894 during the period 11th November, 2009 to 31st December, 2009.
About Cambridge Technology Enterprises
CTE is a global business and technology services company. Recognized as a thought leader and innovator of enterprise modernization services, CTE solutions improve business performance and provide clients with a compelling competitive advantage. CTE services include IT Modernization, Application and Infrastructure Managed Services and Business Process Outsourcing. CTE customers are major global commercial and government organizations such Vodafone, AIG, Pfizer, State Bank of India and US government agencies. CTE leverages world-class talent, proven tools and methodologies and global development centers to provide highly innovative and competitive solutions.
For more information, please visit www.ctepl.com, or e-mail us at info@ctepl.com
To view the Financial Results, please click on the link given below:
Financial Results
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CONTACT DETAILS
Ramana Reddy, Company Secretary, Cambridge Technology Enterprises Ltd, +91 (40) 4023 4400, vreddy@ctepl.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, STOCK EXCHANGES, TECHNOLOGY, CTE.BO, CTE.NS
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Friday, January 29, 2010
BWI: Sun Pharma Reports Q3 2009-10 Financials
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd
Friday, January 29, 2010 08:44 PM IST (03:14 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical, Stock exchanges; Healthcare
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Sun Pharma Reports Q3 2009-10 Financials
Q3: Net Sales Rs. 1021 Crores, Net Profit Rs. 339 Crores
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE:SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715) reported numbers for the third quarter and first nine months ending Dec 31, 2009.
Highlights of Q3 FY10 consolidated financials
-- Net sales at Rs. 1021 crores, up 11 % over Q3 FY09
-- India branded generic sale at Rs 533 crores, registering a growth of 24% over same quarter last year
-- Caraco sales at USD 52 million, down by 6.7% from Q3 FY09
-- International finished dosage sales (excluding Caraco) have grown by 32% over Q3 FY09
-- API sales have grown by 48% over corresponding quarter last year
-- Operating margin is at 33% compared to 42% in Q3FY09.
-- Net profit at Rs. 339 crores.
Highlights of 9 months FY10 consolidated financials
-- Net sales at Rs. 2994 crores, down by 5% over 9m FY09
-- India branded generic sale at Rs 1317 crores, remained flat over same period last year
-- Caraco sales at USD 178 million, down by 38% compared to the corresponding period from FY09
-- International finished dosage sales (excluding Caraco) have grown by 31 % over 9 months FY09
-- API sales have grown by 30% over corresponding period last year.
-- Operating margin is at 28% compared to 45% in the first nine months of last year. Margin in the current year has been considerably affected by loss of revenues on Caraco manufactured products compounded by additional costs related to inventory reserve as well as all costs of regaining FDA compliance. The high margin achieved last year was largely on account of significant non-recurring sale and profit from products enjoying limited competition in the US.
-- Net profit at Rs. 957 crores.
These results were taken on record by the Board of Directors at a meeting held in Mumbai today.
According to Dilip Shanghvi, Chairman and Managing Director of the Company, "All segments of our business, except US generics, have shown a reasonable level of growth in this quarter. On the US generic front, Caraco is taking important steps in its journey to regain manufacturing compliance. With the focus around the globe on improving generic consumption share, we believe the opportunity for a business like ours remains quite significant."
India formulations - Return to normalcy
Sales of branded prescription formulations in India were at Rs 533 crores for the third quarter, a growth of 24% over the same quarter last year, contributing to over half of total sales. For the first nine months, domestic formulation sales were at Rs. 1317 crores.
Sun Pharma holds 3.6% market share in the highly competitive pharma market, as per latest IMS ORG report. Overall, the company is ranked no. 1 based on share of prescriptions with 5 classes of specialists: psychiatrists, neurologists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists and orthopedics.
17 key products were launched during the quarter, taking the total to 38 during this year.
US Generics - Progress update
Caraco recently reported that it had submitted a work plan to the USFDA for remedial actions that would lead to resuming manufacturing at its Michigan facilities. Consequent to its efforts at regaining cGMP compliance, it has also begun to recall some of the employees it had indefinitely laid-off earlier in the year. Even while it continues to work with the FDA towards a complete resolution, Caraco has transferred some of its own products to alternate manufacturing sites, in an effort to generate some revenues from such products.
Reflecting the full impact of the continued cessation of manufacturing activity after the FDA action, Caraco had recently announced Q3FY10 sales of USD 52 million, down 7% from the corresponding quarter last year. Caraco recorded a net loss of USD 3 million for Q3FY10. For the first nine months, Caraco reported sales of USD 178 million and net loss of USD 6 million. Pantoprazole generic, launched at-risk with the patent litigation pending, continues to be sold in the US.
Between Sun Pharma and Caraco, ANDAs for 83 products are now approved. In the third quarter, ANDAs for 4 products have been filed by Sun Pharma. With this, in the first 9 months, ANDAs for a total of 15 products have been filed. During the third quarter, ANDAs for 4 products from Sun Pharma have been approved. Counting this, ANDAs for 108 products now await USFDA approval, including 12 tentative approvals. This pipeline is expected to build revenues for our US generic business in the years ahead.
Research - Investing for the future
Consolidated R&D expense for Q3 FY10 is Rs. 51 crores, or 5% of net sales. For the first 9 months, the consolidated R&D expense is Rs. 191 crores, or 6% of net sales.
A cumulative of 148 DMF / CEP applications have been made, with 84 approved so far. The total number of patent applications submitted now stands at 245 with 79 patents granted so far.
Update on Taro transaction
At the Annual Meeting of shareholders of Taro Pharamceutical Industries Ltd. (Taro) held on December 31, 2009, over 75% of Taro shareholders who are not identified with either the Levitt family or Sun objected to the continued control of the Company by the Levitt family and its representatives on the board of directors of the Company. A similar number voted against the board's indemnification proposals. Shareholders voted decisively against the election of Taro's external director nominees.
A judgment in the STO litigation is awaited from the Supreme Court of Israel.
Earnings call
The Company will conduct an hour long call at 10.00 am IST on January 30, 2010 where senior management will discuss the Company's performance and answer questions from participants. To participate in this conference call, please dial the numbers provided below five to ten minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. The dial-in numbers for the call are +91 22 6629 0101, +91 22 30651010 and +91 22 4039 2525. The operator will provide instructions on asking questions before the call. You can also hear the call via an audio webcast, details of which are available on the Company website, www.sunpharma.com.
A replay of this call will also be available till Feburary 6, 2010. (ID 786742 # +91 22 3065 1212.) The transcript of the conference call will be put up on the website.
About Sun Pharma
Established in 1983, listed since 1994 and headquartered in India, Sun Pharma (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE:SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715) is an international, integrated, speciality pharmaceutical company. It manufactures and markets a large basket of pharmaceutical formulations as branded generics as well as generics in India, US and several other markets across the world. In India, the company is a leader in niche therapy areas of psychiatry, neurology, cardiology, diabetology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics. The company has strong skills in product development, process chemistry, and manufacturing of complex API, as well as dosage forms. More information about the company can be found at www.sunpharma.com.
CONTACT DETAILS
Uday Baldota, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, +91 (22) 6645 5645 etx 605, +91 (22) 6645 5605 (D), +91 9867010529, uday.baldota@sunpharma.com
Mira Desai, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, +91( 22) 6645 5645, etx 606, +91 (22) 6645 5606 (D), +919821923797, mira.desai@sunpharma.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, HEALTHCARE, STOCK EXCHANGES, HEALTHCARE, SUNPHARMA.BO, SUNPHARMA .NS
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Source: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd
Friday, January 29, 2010 08:44 PM IST (03:14 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical, Stock exchanges; Healthcare
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Sun Pharma Reports Q3 2009-10 Financials
Q3: Net Sales Rs. 1021 Crores, Net Profit Rs. 339 Crores
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE:SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715) reported numbers for the third quarter and first nine months ending Dec 31, 2009.
Highlights of Q3 FY10 consolidated financials
-- Net sales at Rs. 1021 crores, up 11 % over Q3 FY09
-- India branded generic sale at Rs 533 crores, registering a growth of 24% over same quarter last year
-- Caraco sales at USD 52 million, down by 6.7% from Q3 FY09
-- International finished dosage sales (excluding Caraco) have grown by 32% over Q3 FY09
-- API sales have grown by 48% over corresponding quarter last year
-- Operating margin is at 33% compared to 42% in Q3FY09.
-- Net profit at Rs. 339 crores.
Highlights of 9 months FY10 consolidated financials
-- Net sales at Rs. 2994 crores, down by 5% over 9m FY09
-- India branded generic sale at Rs 1317 crores, remained flat over same period last year
-- Caraco sales at USD 178 million, down by 38% compared to the corresponding period from FY09
-- International finished dosage sales (excluding Caraco) have grown by 31 % over 9 months FY09
-- API sales have grown by 30% over corresponding period last year.
-- Operating margin is at 28% compared to 45% in the first nine months of last year. Margin in the current year has been considerably affected by loss of revenues on Caraco manufactured products compounded by additional costs related to inventory reserve as well as all costs of regaining FDA compliance. The high margin achieved last year was largely on account of significant non-recurring sale and profit from products enjoying limited competition in the US.
-- Net profit at Rs. 957 crores.
These results were taken on record by the Board of Directors at a meeting held in Mumbai today.
According to Dilip Shanghvi, Chairman and Managing Director of the Company, "All segments of our business, except US generics, have shown a reasonable level of growth in this quarter. On the US generic front, Caraco is taking important steps in its journey to regain manufacturing compliance. With the focus around the globe on improving generic consumption share, we believe the opportunity for a business like ours remains quite significant."
India formulations - Return to normalcy
Sales of branded prescription formulations in India were at Rs 533 crores for the third quarter, a growth of 24% over the same quarter last year, contributing to over half of total sales. For the first nine months, domestic formulation sales were at Rs. 1317 crores.
Sun Pharma holds 3.6% market share in the highly competitive pharma market, as per latest IMS ORG report. Overall, the company is ranked no. 1 based on share of prescriptions with 5 classes of specialists: psychiatrists, neurologists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists and orthopedics.
17 key products were launched during the quarter, taking the total to 38 during this year.
US Generics - Progress update
Caraco recently reported that it had submitted a work plan to the USFDA for remedial actions that would lead to resuming manufacturing at its Michigan facilities. Consequent to its efforts at regaining cGMP compliance, it has also begun to recall some of the employees it had indefinitely laid-off earlier in the year. Even while it continues to work with the FDA towards a complete resolution, Caraco has transferred some of its own products to alternate manufacturing sites, in an effort to generate some revenues from such products.
Reflecting the full impact of the continued cessation of manufacturing activity after the FDA action, Caraco had recently announced Q3FY10 sales of USD 52 million, down 7% from the corresponding quarter last year. Caraco recorded a net loss of USD 3 million for Q3FY10. For the first nine months, Caraco reported sales of USD 178 million and net loss of USD 6 million. Pantoprazole generic, launched at-risk with the patent litigation pending, continues to be sold in the US.
Between Sun Pharma and Caraco, ANDAs for 83 products are now approved. In the third quarter, ANDAs for 4 products have been filed by Sun Pharma. With this, in the first 9 months, ANDAs for a total of 15 products have been filed. During the third quarter, ANDAs for 4 products from Sun Pharma have been approved. Counting this, ANDAs for 108 products now await USFDA approval, including 12 tentative approvals. This pipeline is expected to build revenues for our US generic business in the years ahead.
Research - Investing for the future
Consolidated R&D expense for Q3 FY10 is Rs. 51 crores, or 5% of net sales. For the first 9 months, the consolidated R&D expense is Rs. 191 crores, or 6% of net sales.
A cumulative of 148 DMF / CEP applications have been made, with 84 approved so far. The total number of patent applications submitted now stands at 245 with 79 patents granted so far.
Update on Taro transaction
At the Annual Meeting of shareholders of Taro Pharamceutical Industries Ltd. (Taro) held on December 31, 2009, over 75% of Taro shareholders who are not identified with either the Levitt family or Sun objected to the continued control of the Company by the Levitt family and its representatives on the board of directors of the Company. A similar number voted against the board's indemnification proposals. Shareholders voted decisively against the election of Taro's external director nominees.
A judgment in the STO litigation is awaited from the Supreme Court of Israel.
Earnings call
The Company will conduct an hour long call at 10.00 am IST on January 30, 2010 where senior management will discuss the Company's performance and answer questions from participants. To participate in this conference call, please dial the numbers provided below five to ten minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. The dial-in numbers for the call are +91 22 6629 0101, +91 22 30651010 and +91 22 4039 2525. The operator will provide instructions on asking questions before the call. You can also hear the call via an audio webcast, details of which are available on the Company website, www.sunpharma.com.
A replay of this call will also be available till Feburary 6, 2010. (ID 786742 # +91 22 3065 1212.) The transcript of the conference call will be put up on the website.
About Sun Pharma
Established in 1983, listed since 1994 and headquartered in India, Sun Pharma (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE:SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715) is an international, integrated, speciality pharmaceutical company. It manufactures and markets a large basket of pharmaceutical formulations as branded generics as well as generics in India, US and several other markets across the world. In India, the company is a leader in niche therapy areas of psychiatry, neurology, cardiology, diabetology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics. The company has strong skills in product development, process chemistry, and manufacturing of complex API, as well as dosage forms. More information about the company can be found at www.sunpharma.com.
CONTACT DETAILS
Uday Baldota, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, +91 (22) 6645 5645 etx 605, +91 (22) 6645 5605 (D), +91 9867010529, uday.baldota@sunpharma.com
Mira Desai, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, +91( 22) 6645 5645, etx 606, +91 (22) 6645 5606 (D), +919821923797, mira.desai@sunpharma.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, HEALTHCARE, STOCK EXCHANGES, HEALTHCARE, SUNPHARMA.BO, SUNPHARMA .NS
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BWI: CCCL Reports 62.5% Growth in Profits in Q3
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd
Friday, January 29, 2010 04:32 PM IST (11:02 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Construction, Financial Analyst, Real estate, Stock exchanges
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CCCL Reports 62.5% Growth in Profits in Q3
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Consolidated Construction Consoritum Limited, a Chennai based engineering construction company, (BSE: 532902, NSE: CCCL) has reported standalone Q3 revenues of Rs.450.92 Crores (PY Rs.431.59 Crores) and Q3 Profit before Tax of Rs.32.15 Crores (PY Rs.18.67 crores) and Q3 Profit after Tax of Rs.21.22 Crores (PY Rs.13.05 Crores).
Cumulative Turnover on a standalone basis stood at Rs.1313.78 Crores (PY Rs.1278.82 Crores). Cumulative Profit before Tax stood at Rs.90.83 Crores (PY Rs.76.54 Crores) and Profit after Tax of Rs.59.95 Crores (PY 51.50 Crores).
The orders on hand stood at Rs.3657.60 Crores and fresh orders received during January 2010 were to the tune of Rs.194.95 Crores.
The JV formed for the purpose of airport execution and the 100% subsidiaries have during the 9 months achieved a total Profit after Tax of Rs.10.49 Crores.
If the above profits are consolidated with the standalone figures, the EPS would stand at Rs.19.06 per share.
About CCCL
Headquartered in Chennai, Consolidated Construction Consortium was promoted in the year 1997. The company is an integrated construction services provider and its operations cover industrial, commercial, residential and infrastructure projects. It has presence in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkatta, New Delhi, Pune, Trivandrum and Dubai. CCCL has grown from Rs.40 million to Rs.14 billion and has executed projects across 17 states and union territories in India. It has been awarded ISO: 9001Bureau Veritas certification as well as Quality Management system in tune with ISO: 9001:2000 standards, ISO 14001:2004 certification for the Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001:2007 certification for occupational health and safety. For more information please log on to www.ccclindia.com.
To view the Unaudited Financial Results, please click on the link given below:
Unaudited Financial Results For the Quarter Ended 31.12.2009
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CONTACT DETAILS
Mr. T.R. Seetharaman, CFO, Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd, +91 (44) 23454500, trs@ccclindia.com
Twinkle Xavier, Account Manager, 20:20 MEDIA, + 91 9884480115, + 91 (44) 30985604, twinkle@2020india.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, Financial Analyst, REAL ESTATE, STOCK EXCHANGES, CCCL.NS, CCCL.BO
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Source: Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd
Friday, January 29, 2010 04:32 PM IST (11:02 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Construction, Financial Analyst, Real estate, Stock exchanges
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CCCL Reports 62.5% Growth in Profits in Q3
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Consolidated Construction Consoritum Limited, a Chennai based engineering construction company, (BSE: 532902, NSE: CCCL) has reported standalone Q3 revenues of Rs.450.92 Crores (PY Rs.431.59 Crores) and Q3 Profit before Tax of Rs.32.15 Crores (PY Rs.18.67 crores) and Q3 Profit after Tax of Rs.21.22 Crores (PY Rs.13.05 Crores).
Cumulative Turnover on a standalone basis stood at Rs.1313.78 Crores (PY Rs.1278.82 Crores). Cumulative Profit before Tax stood at Rs.90.83 Crores (PY Rs.76.54 Crores) and Profit after Tax of Rs.59.95 Crores (PY 51.50 Crores).
The orders on hand stood at Rs.3657.60 Crores and fresh orders received during January 2010 were to the tune of Rs.194.95 Crores.
The JV formed for the purpose of airport execution and the 100% subsidiaries have during the 9 months achieved a total Profit after Tax of Rs.10.49 Crores.
If the above profits are consolidated with the standalone figures, the EPS would stand at Rs.19.06 per share.
About CCCL
Headquartered in Chennai, Consolidated Construction Consortium was promoted in the year 1997. The company is an integrated construction services provider and its operations cover industrial, commercial, residential and infrastructure projects. It has presence in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkatta, New Delhi, Pune, Trivandrum and Dubai. CCCL has grown from Rs.40 million to Rs.14 billion and has executed projects across 17 states and union territories in India. It has been awarded ISO: 9001Bureau Veritas certification as well as Quality Management system in tune with ISO: 9001:2000 standards, ISO 14001:2004 certification for the Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001:2007 certification for occupational health and safety. For more information please log on to www.ccclindia.com.
To view the Unaudited Financial Results, please click on the link given below:
Unaudited Financial Results For the Quarter Ended 31.12.2009
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CONTACT DETAILS
Mr. T.R. Seetharaman, CFO, Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd, +91 (44) 23454500, trs@ccclindia.com
Twinkle Xavier, Account Manager, 20:20 MEDIA, + 91 9884480115, + 91 (44) 30985604, twinkle@2020india.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, Financial Analyst, REAL ESTATE, STOCK EXCHANGES, CCCL.NS, CCCL.BO
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BWI: CA, Inc. Names William E. McCracken Chief Executive Officer
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: CA, Inc.
Friday, January 29, 2010 03:48 PM IST (10:18 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment; Technology
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CA, Inc. Names William E. McCracken Chief Executive Officer
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- The Board of Directors of CA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CA) today announced the unanimous election of William E. McCracken, as CA's chief executive officer. McCracken previously served as executive chairman since John A. Swainson's retirement was announced in September 2009. McCracken now holds both the CEO and chairman of the board positions at the Company.
"Over the past five months, Bill has helped direct the day-to-day management of CA and has been integral in developing and executing the strategy to position the Company for market leadership," said Gary J. Fernandes, lead independent director at CA, who headed the Board search committee. "We had the benefit of watching him lead the Company and it became evident to us that Bill McCracken has the knowledge, industry expertise, and experience to take CA to the next level. The Board unanimously decided that Bill was the best choice to sustain the Company's momentum and lead it going forward."
"I am honored to be selected as CEO by the board of directors of CA," said McCracken. "Through the years, and especially over the past five months, I have seen firsthand the passion and dedication that the CA team brings to its customers each and every day. We have great people, products and a clear strategy that will not only unlock the full potential of CA, but will guide our growth today and in the future."
McCracken, 67, joined CA's Board of Directors in 2005 and became non-executive chairman in 2007. Prior to joining CA, McCracken held numerous executive positions at IBM during his 36-year tenure, most recently as a member of the Chairman's Worldwide Management Council and general manager of IBM's printing division. He previously served as president of IBM's EMEA and Asia PC Company and as general manager of marketing, sales and distribution for IBM PC Company.
McCracken has been the president of Executive Consulting Group, LLC, and was a director of IKON Office Solutions. He is also a participant in the Chairmen's Forum of the Millstein Center for Corporate Governance and Performance at the Yale School of Management. In 2009, McCracken was named by the NACD Directorship as one of the top 100 most influential people in the boardroom.
About CA
CA (NASDAQ: CA), the world's leading independent IT management software company, helps customers optimize IT for better business results. CA's Enterprise IT Management solutions for mainframe and distributed computing enable Lean IT-empowering organizations to more effectively govern, manage and secure their IT operations. For more information, visit www.ca.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
We have assessed and will continue to assess the impact on our business of the general economic downturn and the related impact on the financial services sector in particular. Approximately one third of our revenue comes from arrangements with financial institutions (i.e., banking, brokerage and insurance companies). The majority of these arrangements are for the renewal of mainframe capacity and maintenance associated with transactions processed by such financial institutions. While we cannot predict what impact there may be on our business from further consolidation of the financial industry sector, or the impact from the economy in general on our business, to date the impact has not been material to our balance sheet, results of operations or cash flows. The vast majority of our subscription and maintenance revenue in any particular reporting period comes from contracts signed in prior periods, generally pursuant to contracts ranging in duration from three to five years.
Certain statements in this communication (such as statements containing the words "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" and similar expressions) constitute "forward-looking statements" that are based upon the beliefs of, and assumptions made by, the Company's management, as well as information currently available to management. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. A number of important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including: global economic factors or political events beyond the Company's control; general economic conditions, including concerns regarding a global recession and credit constraints, or unfavorable economic conditions in a particular region, industry or business sector; impact of revenue recognition accounting policies on operating results; failure to expand channel partner programs; ability to adequately manage and evolve financial reporting and managerial systems and processes; ability to successfully integrate acquired companies and products into existing businesses; competition in product and service offerings and pricing; ability to retain and attract qualified key personnel; rapid technological and market changes; dependence on third party operating systems and software; use of software from open source code sources; discovery of errors in the Company's software and potential product liability claims; significant amounts of debt and possible future credit rating changes; the failure to protect the Company's intellectual property rights and source code; the timing of orders from customers and channel partners; reliance upon large transactions with customers; sales to government customers; breaches of the Company's software products and the Company's and customers' data centers and IT environments; lack of market growth in key product areas; use of third party microcode; third party claims of intellectual property infringement or royalty payments; fluctuations in foreign currencies; failure to successfully execute restructuring plans and related sales model changes; successful outsourcing of various functions to third parties; potential tax liabilities; and these factors and the other factors described more fully in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this communication, except as otherwise required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
Copyright © 2010 CA, Inc. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
CONTACT DETAILS
Satyajit Lahiri, Director, Corporate Communications, CA India, +91 9967588902, satyajit.lahiri@ca.com
Pallavi Bordoloi, 20:20 MEDIA, +91 9867696467, Pallavi@2020india.com
Devika Goel, 20:20 MEDIA, +91 9987426717, devika.goel@2020india.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: CA, Inc.
Friday, January 29, 2010 03:48 PM IST (10:18 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment; Technology
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CA, Inc. Names William E. McCracken Chief Executive Officer
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- The Board of Directors of CA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CA) today announced the unanimous election of William E. McCracken, as CA's chief executive officer. McCracken previously served as executive chairman since John A. Swainson's retirement was announced in September 2009. McCracken now holds both the CEO and chairman of the board positions at the Company.
"Over the past five months, Bill has helped direct the day-to-day management of CA and has been integral in developing and executing the strategy to position the Company for market leadership," said Gary J. Fernandes, lead independent director at CA, who headed the Board search committee. "We had the benefit of watching him lead the Company and it became evident to us that Bill McCracken has the knowledge, industry expertise, and experience to take CA to the next level. The Board unanimously decided that Bill was the best choice to sustain the Company's momentum and lead it going forward."
"I am honored to be selected as CEO by the board of directors of CA," said McCracken. "Through the years, and especially over the past five months, I have seen firsthand the passion and dedication that the CA team brings to its customers each and every day. We have great people, products and a clear strategy that will not only unlock the full potential of CA, but will guide our growth today and in the future."
McCracken, 67, joined CA's Board of Directors in 2005 and became non-executive chairman in 2007. Prior to joining CA, McCracken held numerous executive positions at IBM during his 36-year tenure, most recently as a member of the Chairman's Worldwide Management Council and general manager of IBM's printing division. He previously served as president of IBM's EMEA and Asia PC Company and as general manager of marketing, sales and distribution for IBM PC Company.
McCracken has been the president of Executive Consulting Group, LLC, and was a director of IKON Office Solutions. He is also a participant in the Chairmen's Forum of the Millstein Center for Corporate Governance and Performance at the Yale School of Management. In 2009, McCracken was named by the NACD Directorship as one of the top 100 most influential people in the boardroom.
About CA
CA (NASDAQ: CA), the world's leading independent IT management software company, helps customers optimize IT for better business results. CA's Enterprise IT Management solutions for mainframe and distributed computing enable Lean IT-empowering organizations to more effectively govern, manage and secure their IT operations. For more information, visit www.ca.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
We have assessed and will continue to assess the impact on our business of the general economic downturn and the related impact on the financial services sector in particular. Approximately one third of our revenue comes from arrangements with financial institutions (i.e., banking, brokerage and insurance companies). The majority of these arrangements are for the renewal of mainframe capacity and maintenance associated with transactions processed by such financial institutions. While we cannot predict what impact there may be on our business from further consolidation of the financial industry sector, or the impact from the economy in general on our business, to date the impact has not been material to our balance sheet, results of operations or cash flows. The vast majority of our subscription and maintenance revenue in any particular reporting period comes from contracts signed in prior periods, generally pursuant to contracts ranging in duration from three to five years.
Certain statements in this communication (such as statements containing the words "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" and similar expressions) constitute "forward-looking statements" that are based upon the beliefs of, and assumptions made by, the Company's management, as well as information currently available to management. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. A number of important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including: global economic factors or political events beyond the Company's control; general economic conditions, including concerns regarding a global recession and credit constraints, or unfavorable economic conditions in a particular region, industry or business sector; impact of revenue recognition accounting policies on operating results; failure to expand channel partner programs; ability to adequately manage and evolve financial reporting and managerial systems and processes; ability to successfully integrate acquired companies and products into existing businesses; competition in product and service offerings and pricing; ability to retain and attract qualified key personnel; rapid technological and market changes; dependence on third party operating systems and software; use of software from open source code sources; discovery of errors in the Company's software and potential product liability claims; significant amounts of debt and possible future credit rating changes; the failure to protect the Company's intellectual property rights and source code; the timing of orders from customers and channel partners; reliance upon large transactions with customers; sales to government customers; breaches of the Company's software products and the Company's and customers' data centers and IT environments; lack of market growth in key product areas; use of third party microcode; third party claims of intellectual property infringement or royalty payments; fluctuations in foreign currencies; failure to successfully execute restructuring plans and related sales model changes; successful outsourcing of various functions to third parties; potential tax liabilities; and these factors and the other factors described more fully in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this communication, except as otherwise required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
Copyright © 2010 CA, Inc. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
CONTACT DETAILS
Satyajit Lahiri, Director, Corporate Communications, CA India, +91 9967588902, satyajit.lahiri@ca.com
Pallavi Bordoloi, 20:20 MEDIA, +91 9867696467, Pallavi@2020india.com
Devika Goel, 20:20 MEDIA, +91 9987426717, devika.goel@2020india.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: DEN Networks Limited - Summary of Financial Performance for the Period Ended December 31, 2009
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: DEN Networks Limited
Friday, January 29, 2010 02:25 PM IST (08:55 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Stock exchanges; Technology
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DEN Networks Limited - Summary of Financial Performance for the Period Ended December 31, 2009
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Financial Highlights
-- Consolidated Revenues at Rs 237 crore; QoQ growth of 6%.
-- Consolidated EBITDA at Rs 28.7 crore; QoQ growth of 35%.
-- PAT at Rs 7.72 cr; QoQ growth of 261%
Other Highlights
-- DEN's leadership status in Indian cable & its pioneering role in the consolidation of the industry are paying dividends for the company.
-- DEN Launches 24 hr Music Service Spanning 10 Genres on its Digital Platform
-- DEN Launches Micro-blogging service 'blog.telly' on its digital platform
DEN Networks Limited announced its results for Q3 FY2009-10. Reflecting on the performance, Mr. Sameer Manchanda, Chairman, Den Networks Limited, said:
"The results are a reflection of rapid consolidation of our position in the fast growing television industry. We expect the trend to continue over the next few years, which should also see the emergence of unique value added service offerings."
The Consolidated Revenues during the quarter ended December 31, 2009 increased by 6% to Rs 237 crores reported in the earlier quarter.
The EBIDTA during the quarter grew 35% to Rs.28.7 crores reported in the earlier quarter ended September 2009.
The PAT(Profit After Tax) during the quarter grew 261% to Rs.7.72 crores.
Other Highlights
-- DEN's leadership status in Indian cable & its pioneering role in the consolidation of the industry are paying dividends for the company.
-- DEN Launches 24 hr Music Service Spanning 10 Genres on its Digital Platform: Genres span 'New Hindi Movie Hits', 'Old Classics', 'Latest English' and 'Old English Classics' and regional music. Each song is accompanied by details such as singer name, album and music director.
-- DEN Launches Micro-blogging service 'blog.telly' on its digital platform: Subscribers can blog on TV through SMS or via the DEN's digital website. 'blog.telly' offers various discussion forums revolving around current affairs, socio-economic issues, movies, sports and TV gossip.
About DEN Networks Limited:
Promoted by Sameer Manchanda, Den Networks Ltd. is one of the leading cable television companies in India with a pan-Indian subscriber base of approx. 10 million. Den has expanded its services to 77 cities across India.
DEN currently provides cable television services in the National Capital Region of Delhi and the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. It has obtained an all-India ISP license and has recently commenced a limited roll out of broadband internet services in select areas, which it intends to expand in all the other cities where it operates.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Vikas Mahajan, Mutual PR, +91 9953619912, vikas@mutualpr.com
Amit Arora, Mutual PR, +91 9811154140, amit@mutualpr.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, STOCK EXCHANGES, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: DEN Networks Limited
Friday, January 29, 2010 02:25 PM IST (08:55 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Stock exchanges; Technology
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DEN Networks Limited - Summary of Financial Performance for the Period Ended December 31, 2009
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Financial Highlights
-- Consolidated Revenues at Rs 237 crore; QoQ growth of 6%.
-- Consolidated EBITDA at Rs 28.7 crore; QoQ growth of 35%.
-- PAT at Rs 7.72 cr; QoQ growth of 261%
Other Highlights
-- DEN's leadership status in Indian cable & its pioneering role in the consolidation of the industry are paying dividends for the company.
-- DEN Launches 24 hr Music Service Spanning 10 Genres on its Digital Platform
-- DEN Launches Micro-blogging service 'blog.telly' on its digital platform
DEN Networks Limited announced its results for Q3 FY2009-10. Reflecting on the performance, Mr. Sameer Manchanda, Chairman, Den Networks Limited, said:
"The results are a reflection of rapid consolidation of our position in the fast growing television industry. We expect the trend to continue over the next few years, which should also see the emergence of unique value added service offerings."
The Consolidated Revenues during the quarter ended December 31, 2009 increased by 6% to Rs 237 crores reported in the earlier quarter.
The EBIDTA during the quarter grew 35% to Rs.28.7 crores reported in the earlier quarter ended September 2009.
The PAT(Profit After Tax) during the quarter grew 261% to Rs.7.72 crores.
Other Highlights
-- DEN's leadership status in Indian cable & its pioneering role in the consolidation of the industry are paying dividends for the company.
-- DEN Launches 24 hr Music Service Spanning 10 Genres on its Digital Platform: Genres span 'New Hindi Movie Hits', 'Old Classics', 'Latest English' and 'Old English Classics' and regional music. Each song is accompanied by details such as singer name, album and music director.
-- DEN Launches Micro-blogging service 'blog.telly' on its digital platform: Subscribers can blog on TV through SMS or via the DEN's digital website. 'blog.telly' offers various discussion forums revolving around current affairs, socio-economic issues, movies, sports and TV gossip.
About DEN Networks Limited:
Promoted by Sameer Manchanda, Den Networks Ltd. is one of the leading cable television companies in India with a pan-Indian subscriber base of approx. 10 million. Den has expanded its services to 77 cities across India.
DEN currently provides cable television services in the National Capital Region of Delhi and the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. It has obtained an all-India ISP license and has recently commenced a limited roll out of broadband internet services in select areas, which it intends to expand in all the other cities where it operates.
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Amit Arora, Mutual PR, +91 9811154140, amit@mutualpr.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, STOCK EXCHANGES, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: TL Jones Exhibiting Elevator Door Safety and Display Technology at IEE Expo in Mumbai
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: TL Jones India Pvt. Ltd.
Friday, January 29, 2010 02:18 PM IST (08:48 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Information technology; Technology
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TL Jones Exhibiting Elevator Door Safety and Display Technology at IEE Expo in Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- TL Jones Exhibiting Elevator Door Safety and Display Technology at IEE Expo in Mumbai
TL Jones India will be exhibiting its full range of elevator door safety and display technology at the Third International Elevator and Escalator (IEE) Expo, to be held between February 3 - 5, 2010 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The company can be found in Hall 1, booth number D5.
New products on show or the first time will include CommanderT touch-screen car operating panels and PMIS (Passenger Management Information System) digital lobby directories. These new products use graphics and interactivity, combined with touch-screen technology, to provide an enhanced ride for elevator passengers - both are fully programmable and customisable. Other products at the TL Jones stand will be EvolutionT LCD displays, Microscan® and Panachrome light curtains and a wide range of accessory products such as gongs and LED displays.
For more information please contact Dinesh Musalekar, the General Manager of TL Jones India, on e-mail dinesh.musalekar@tljones.com or by phoning 022 4215 0700 / 01 / 02 / 03.
IEE Expo - 3rd International Elevator and Escalator Expo
Bombay Exhibition Centre
3 - 5 February, 2010
TL Jones Booth: Hall 1, Booth D5
About TL Jones
TL Jones (www.tljones.com), a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c., is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of safety and accessory equipment to elevator companies around the world. Established over 70 years ago, the New Zealand-headquartered company has recently undergone significant international reorganisation. TL Jones Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, now houses a regional management team responsible for operations and trading throughout Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and a central marketing team for the whole organisation. TLJ Technologies, in Christchurch, New Zealand, and E-Motive Display, in Singapore, both accommodate trading, manufacturing and R&D capabilities. TL Jones India has three trading offices, while TL Jones China, in Shanghai, holds trading and manufacturing facilities.
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. It is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 3600 employees in over 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing, health, energy, water and waste treatment, the environment and transport.
Halma recently opened a Hub office in Mumbai. For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News Feed please visit our blog at: http://halmapr.com/news/india/.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dinesh Musalekar, General Manager, TL Jones India Pvt. Ltd., +91 (22) 4215 0700/01/02/03, dinesh.musalekar@tljones.com / info@tljones.com
Mr Kuniyur. J. Srinivasan, Country Head & Managing Director, Halma Trading & Services India Pvt. Ltd., +91 (22) 42000700, Srini@halma.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, 44 (0) 20 8511 1821, dcorbet@halmapr.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, ELECTRONICS, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: TL Jones India Pvt. Ltd.
Friday, January 29, 2010 02:18 PM IST (08:48 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Information technology; Technology
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TL Jones Exhibiting Elevator Door Safety and Display Technology at IEE Expo in Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- TL Jones Exhibiting Elevator Door Safety and Display Technology at IEE Expo in Mumbai
TL Jones India will be exhibiting its full range of elevator door safety and display technology at the Third International Elevator and Escalator (IEE) Expo, to be held between February 3 - 5, 2010 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The company can be found in Hall 1, booth number D5.
New products on show or the first time will include CommanderT touch-screen car operating panels and PMIS (Passenger Management Information System) digital lobby directories. These new products use graphics and interactivity, combined with touch-screen technology, to provide an enhanced ride for elevator passengers - both are fully programmable and customisable. Other products at the TL Jones stand will be EvolutionT LCD displays, Microscan® and Panachrome light curtains and a wide range of accessory products such as gongs and LED displays.
For more information please contact Dinesh Musalekar, the General Manager of TL Jones India, on e-mail dinesh.musalekar@tljones.com or by phoning 022 4215 0700 / 01 / 02 / 03.
IEE Expo - 3rd International Elevator and Escalator Expo
Bombay Exhibition Centre
3 - 5 February, 2010
TL Jones Booth: Hall 1, Booth D5
About TL Jones
TL Jones (www.tljones.com), a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c., is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of safety and accessory equipment to elevator companies around the world. Established over 70 years ago, the New Zealand-headquartered company has recently undergone significant international reorganisation. TL Jones Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, now houses a regional management team responsible for operations and trading throughout Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and a central marketing team for the whole organisation. TLJ Technologies, in Christchurch, New Zealand, and E-Motive Display, in Singapore, both accommodate trading, manufacturing and R&D capabilities. TL Jones India has three trading offices, while TL Jones China, in Shanghai, holds trading and manufacturing facilities.
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. It is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 3600 employees in over 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing, health, energy, water and waste treatment, the environment and transport.
Halma recently opened a Hub office in Mumbai. For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News Feed please visit our blog at: http://halmapr.com/news/india/.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dinesh Musalekar, General Manager, TL Jones India Pvt. Ltd., +91 (22) 4215 0700/01/02/03, dinesh.musalekar@tljones.com / info@tljones.com
Mr Kuniyur. J. Srinivasan, Country Head & Managing Director, Halma Trading & Services India Pvt. Ltd., +91 (22) 42000700, Srini@halma.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, 44 (0) 20 8511 1821, dcorbet@halmapr.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, ELECTRONICS, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: Castrol Bolsters Football Portfolio with Sponsorship of UEFA EURO 2012™
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Castrol
Friday, January 29, 2010 01:01 PM IST (07:31 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Sports; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Automotives, Sports; Automotive
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Castrol Bolsters Football Portfolio with Sponsorship of UEFA EURO 2012T
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Castrol has continued to strengthen its' position in football by signing a partnership with UEFA to sponsor the EURO 2012 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Poland and Ukraine.
The new agreement awards the global lubricants company a worldwide rights package for the duration of the UEFA EURO 2012T tournament.
As sponsor of UEFA EURO 2012T, Castrol will continue to use their heritage of analysis, technology and innovation to provide unique insights into winning performances and add value for football fans across the globe. The brand will build on a successful UEFA EURO 2008T sponsorship, for which it created the Castrol Index - a unique system that uses highly accurate playercam technology to objectively analyse and compare the performance of each and every player throughout the tournament.
The announcement bolsters the company's current portfolio of football sponsorships, which includes the upcoming 2010 FIFA World CupT in South Africa and the 2014 FIFA World CupT in Brazil, and a comprehensive ambassador roster including Cristiano Ronaldo and Arsène Wenger.
Castrol will begin its activation programme for UEFA EURO 2012T around the draw on 7th February 2010 by launching the Castrol Predictor, a tool that measures team and player performance to predict which teams will ultimately qualify for the final sixteen.
Commenting on the deal, Castrol global ambassador Arsène Wenger said:
"The Castrol Index brought a new dimension to analysing player performances during EURO 2008. For the first time, fans were able to objectively monitor and compare how players were performing, giving them a new and interesting viewpoint. I look forward to seeing the Castrol Index develop for EURO 2012."
Castrol's Senior Vice President for Lubricants, Mike Johnson said:
"European football is amongst the strongest in the world, with an appeal that reaches far beyond the continent, so we're delighted to be able to continue our long term commitment to football with this new association.
"We continue to push boundaries to deliver unique insights into winning performances to fans, most recently pioneering the Castrol Rankings, which for the first time in football used objective data to rank player performance. We look forward to launching an exciting programme of activity, including the Castrol Predictor and the Castrol Index, for the UEFA EURO 2012T sponsorship."
Commenting on the announcement, David Taylor, CEO of UEFA Events S.A. said: "The commitment of Castrol to sponsorship of UEFA EURO 2012T is a further vote of confidence in the tournament ahead of the first Qualifying Draw in Warsaw on 7th February. Castrol has proven to be an innovative partner for UEFA and European football and we are delighted that this mutually beneficial relationship is set to continue."
Notes to Editors:
Castrol's commercial success is underpinned by their ability to deliver improved performance through the application of analysis, technology and innovation. This has been the key to Castrol's success over the last 100 years and led to the development of superior performing lubricants including Castrol Edge, Castrol Magnatec, Castrol GTX and Castrol Power 1. Castrol believes that by applying the same expertise to football, they will enhance fans' understanding of the game by providing unique insights in to winning performance.
CONTACT DETAILS
Rashmi Sharma, IPAN Hill & Knowlton, +91 (22) 4066 1755 / +91 98673 95475, rsharma@ipanhillandknowlton.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, SPORTS, MARKETING, AUTOMOTIVE, AUTOMOTIVE, CASTROL.BO, CASTROL.NS
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Source: Castrol
Friday, January 29, 2010 01:01 PM IST (07:31 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Sports; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Automotives, Sports; Automotive
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Castrol Bolsters Football Portfolio with Sponsorship of UEFA EURO 2012T
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Castrol has continued to strengthen its' position in football by signing a partnership with UEFA to sponsor the EURO 2012 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Poland and Ukraine.
The new agreement awards the global lubricants company a worldwide rights package for the duration of the UEFA EURO 2012T tournament.
As sponsor of UEFA EURO 2012T, Castrol will continue to use their heritage of analysis, technology and innovation to provide unique insights into winning performances and add value for football fans across the globe. The brand will build on a successful UEFA EURO 2008T sponsorship, for which it created the Castrol Index - a unique system that uses highly accurate playercam technology to objectively analyse and compare the performance of each and every player throughout the tournament.
The announcement bolsters the company's current portfolio of football sponsorships, which includes the upcoming 2010 FIFA World CupT in South Africa and the 2014 FIFA World CupT in Brazil, and a comprehensive ambassador roster including Cristiano Ronaldo and Arsène Wenger.
Castrol will begin its activation programme for UEFA EURO 2012T around the draw on 7th February 2010 by launching the Castrol Predictor, a tool that measures team and player performance to predict which teams will ultimately qualify for the final sixteen.
Commenting on the deal, Castrol global ambassador Arsène Wenger said:
"The Castrol Index brought a new dimension to analysing player performances during EURO 2008. For the first time, fans were able to objectively monitor and compare how players were performing, giving them a new and interesting viewpoint. I look forward to seeing the Castrol Index develop for EURO 2012."
Castrol's Senior Vice President for Lubricants, Mike Johnson said:
"European football is amongst the strongest in the world, with an appeal that reaches far beyond the continent, so we're delighted to be able to continue our long term commitment to football with this new association.
"We continue to push boundaries to deliver unique insights into winning performances to fans, most recently pioneering the Castrol Rankings, which for the first time in football used objective data to rank player performance. We look forward to launching an exciting programme of activity, including the Castrol Predictor and the Castrol Index, for the UEFA EURO 2012T sponsorship."
Commenting on the announcement, David Taylor, CEO of UEFA Events S.A. said: "The commitment of Castrol to sponsorship of UEFA EURO 2012T is a further vote of confidence in the tournament ahead of the first Qualifying Draw in Warsaw on 7th February. Castrol has proven to be an innovative partner for UEFA and European football and we are delighted that this mutually beneficial relationship is set to continue."
Notes to Editors:
Castrol's commercial success is underpinned by their ability to deliver improved performance through the application of analysis, technology and innovation. This has been the key to Castrol's success over the last 100 years and led to the development of superior performing lubricants including Castrol Edge, Castrol Magnatec, Castrol GTX and Castrol Power 1. Castrol believes that by applying the same expertise to football, they will enhance fans' understanding of the game by providing unique insights in to winning performance.
CONTACT DETAILS
Rashmi Sharma, IPAN Hill & Knowlton, +91 (22) 4066 1755 / +91 98673 95475, rsharma@ipanhillandknowlton.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, SPORTS, MARKETING, AUTOMOTIVE, AUTOMOTIVE, CASTROL.BO, CASTROL.NS
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BWI: Avaya GlobalConnect Q1 Net Up by Rs 10.55 Cr
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Avaya GlobalConnect
Friday, January 29, 2010 01:09 PM IST (07:39 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Stock exchanges; Technology
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Avaya GlobalConnect Q1 Net Up by Rs 10.55 Cr
PAT at Rs. 10.54 cr for the quarter; Sees employees as key growth driver in 2010
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Avaya GlobalConnect, India's leading enterprise communications solutions integrator, today reported Profit after Tax (PAT) for the first quarter ended December '09 at Rs. 10.54 Cr as compared to Net loss of Rs. 0.01 Cr for the corresponding previous period. The quarter was significant for a marked upward trend in the bottom-line. The company recorded a Consolidated Gross Sales/Income of Rs. 137.65 Cr in the quarter.
The company has attributed its robust results to the performance driven internal value-system and has earmarked investment in employees as the key growth driver in 2010.
According to Anil Nair, Managing Director, Avaya GlobalConnect, "We are happy to report impressive results in the first quarter of our current financial year. AGC as a company has successfully re-oriented its business strategy in line with changing market dynamics. I attribute this success to our internal teams who have helped us successfully co-create unique business value with customers. We are fortunate to have a team of people who have the passion, intensity, dedication and belief to ride against the tide and create a performance culture that surpasses expectations."
"We recently hosted our internal award ceremony christened 'The Superstar Conclave' to felicitate our top achievers. Going forward too, employee motivation will be a key growth driver for AGC. To achieve the highest levels of customer care, we are actively investing in the competency development, professional guidance and viable, long-term growth plans of our people," he added. With strong support from employees, Avaya GlobalConnect anticipated customer requirements and provided them with intelligent solutions and product offerings to attain higher targets while getting customers best returns on their technology investments.
The Company further consolidated its market leadership in Unified Communications, Collaboration and Contact Centres. Synonymous with customer responsiveness, AGC's stated mission is to provide best-in-class enterprise communication solutions enabling clients to create customer loyalty and accelerate their business performance.
About Avaya GlobalConnect
Avaya GlobalConnect is one of India's leading business communications solutions providers. Its offerings range from converged voice, data and video networks to contact center solutions to unified messaging solutions and customer services. For more information about Avaya GlobalConnect, visit its Web site at www.avayaglobalconnect.com.
CONTACT DETAILS
Chhavi Leekha Sharma, Avaya GlobalConnect, +91 (124) 4093330, Chhavi.Sharma@avayaglobalconnect.com
Divya Khurana, 20:20 MEDIA, +91 9810134892, divyakhurana@2020india.com
Swati Singh, 20:20 MEDIA, +91 9818595711, swatisingh@2020india.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, STOCK EXCHANGES, TECHNOLOGY, AVAYAGCL.NS
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Source: Avaya GlobalConnect
Friday, January 29, 2010 01:09 PM IST (07:39 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Stock exchanges; Technology
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Avaya GlobalConnect Q1 Net Up by Rs 10.55 Cr
PAT at Rs. 10.54 cr for the quarter; Sees employees as key growth driver in 2010
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 29, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Avaya GlobalConnect, India's leading enterprise communications solutions integrator, today reported Profit after Tax (PAT) for the first quarter ended December '09 at Rs. 10.54 Cr as compared to Net loss of Rs. 0.01 Cr for the corresponding previous period. The quarter was significant for a marked upward trend in the bottom-line. The company recorded a Consolidated Gross Sales/Income of Rs. 137.65 Cr in the quarter.
The company has attributed its robust results to the performance driven internal value-system and has earmarked investment in employees as the key growth driver in 2010.
According to Anil Nair, Managing Director, Avaya GlobalConnect, "We are happy to report impressive results in the first quarter of our current financial year. AGC as a company has successfully re-oriented its business strategy in line with changing market dynamics. I attribute this success to our internal teams who have helped us successfully co-create unique business value with customers. We are fortunate to have a team of people who have the passion, intensity, dedication and belief to ride against the tide and create a performance culture that surpasses expectations."
"We recently hosted our internal award ceremony christened 'The Superstar Conclave' to felicitate our top achievers. Going forward too, employee motivation will be a key growth driver for AGC. To achieve the highest levels of customer care, we are actively investing in the competency development, professional guidance and viable, long-term growth plans of our people," he added. With strong support from employees, Avaya GlobalConnect anticipated customer requirements and provided them with intelligent solutions and product offerings to attain higher targets while getting customers best returns on their technology investments.
The Company further consolidated its market leadership in Unified Communications, Collaboration and Contact Centres. Synonymous with customer responsiveness, AGC's stated mission is to provide best-in-class enterprise communication solutions enabling clients to create customer loyalty and accelerate their business performance.
About Avaya GlobalConnect
Avaya GlobalConnect is one of India's leading business communications solutions providers. Its offerings range from converged voice, data and video networks to contact center solutions to unified messaging solutions and customer services. For more information about Avaya GlobalConnect, visit its Web site at www.avayaglobalconnect.com.
CONTACT DETAILS
Chhavi Leekha Sharma, Avaya GlobalConnect, +91 (124) 4093330, Chhavi.Sharma@avayaglobalconnect.com
Divya Khurana, 20:20 MEDIA, +91 9810134892, divyakhurana@2020india.com
Swati Singh, 20:20 MEDIA, +91 9818595711, swatisingh@2020india.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, STOCK EXCHANGES, TECHNOLOGY, AVAYAGCL.NS
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
BWI: PLM Technology “Critical to the Future of the Aerospace Industry”
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Siemens Ltd
Thursday, January 28, 2010 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)
Editors: Business: Defence & security; Technology; Automotive
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PLM Technology "Critical to the Future of the Aerospace Industry"
Customer Breakthroughs in Global Collaboration, Time-to-Market and Lifecycle Support Reinforce the Importance of Siemens PLM Software's Leadership Role in the Industry
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- - Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today shared news in preparation for the Singapore Air Show taking place next week. Siemens PLM Software highlights the increasing importance of PLM software to the aerospace and defense industry and market trends specifically driving Asia's aerospace market growth.
According to Ed Miller, president of CIMdata, Inc., a leading PLM industry consulting and research firm, PLM technology and solutions are "critical to the future of the aerospace industry."
New aerospace and defense industry development programs in Asia are confirming the growing importance of the aerospace markets in China, Japan, Korea, India and Australia. As recognized by numerous aerospace industry awards/designations, Siemens PLM Software's technology helps aerospace and defense industry companies manage innovation and transformation, helping to enhance or maintain their leadership position. For instance, one defense department in Asia was able to improve its configuration management, compliance and safety requirements for all services, e.g., Army, Navy and Air Force, by standardizing on Siemens PLM Software.
Separately, Siemens PLM Software also today announced that Diehl Aircabin, one of the leading developers and manufacturers of cabin interiors and system elements for the international aircraft industry, selected Teamcenter® software, the world's most widely used PLM system, to help optimize processes, enhance collaboration and boost innovation. (see release)
Eurocopter, one of the leading European aerospace companies, uses Siemens PLM Software's solutions to ensure product reliability under extreme conditions to develop and employ new and innovative materials and technologies and continue to address the increasingly complex industry safety requirements.
"By utilizing Siemens PLM Software's technology, Eurocopter was able to produce the most powerful helicopter on the market today. We were also able to reduce the number of prototypes produced and improve documentation for testing institutions that led to faster approvals," said Jyrki Majamäki, engineer for NH90 Compliance, Eurocopter.
Honeywell Aerospace, a leading global provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport operations, has deployed Teamcenter to enhance the company's design anywhere, build anywhere capabilities and help the company more effectively manage workloads within and between programs.
"Teamcenter allows our organization to work virtually across a very distributed site construct enabling cross-site workflow, and it allows us to work much more integrated with our supply chain, co-development partners and other parts of the organization," said Bob Smith, chief technology officer, Honeywell Aerospace.
Over the last year, the following customer milestones/breakthroughs confirmed the power of PLM technology and the digital revolution to drive unprecedented innovation and transformation at a time when global collaboration and value-chain synchronization have never been more important:
New Booster for ISS Orion Crew Vehicle:
-- The new booster rocket was successfully tested in 2009 for the future NASA International Space Station Orion Crew Transport Vehicle. In building the new booster rocket, ATK, NASA's prime contractor on the project, used technology from Siemens PLM Software to develop an industry leading innovative vehicle and was subsequently awarded the 2009 Invention of the Year by TIME Magazine.
AVIC Liming Aerospace:
-- The AVIC Liming Aeroengine company in Shenyang, China, was able to reduce its design change-cycle by 48 percent and its manufacturing process-planning by 50 percent through the implementation of Siemens PLM Software's technology to build a single digital model integrated design and manufacturing operation.
Secure Global Lifecycle Collaboration:
-- The Lockheed Martin-led global coalition implemented the first integrated digital environment (IDE) that will seamlessly and continuously support the largest military aircraft program in history. The current environment supports 140 sites worldwide, 1,200 workflows, 6,000+ users and is expected to grow substantially to support a global fleet of aircraft. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics was awarded the Aviation Week & Space Technology Magazine Program Excellence Grand Prize for their management of the JSF F-35 Lightning II Program.
Sukhoi Superjet 100:
-- Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company has designed a new regional jet by integrating design, manufacturing and final assembly sites that span all of Russia with key partners across Europe and the United States. With the program launch in 2001, the first flight was in May 2008, and full certification of the Superjet 100 Regional is slated for 2010. (see release)
"To succeed in today's global business environment, aerospace and defense companies are realizing more and more that PLM technology is crucial for being able to manage new and existing complex programs in the most efficient way possible - thus improving supply-chain performance, product time-to-market, and secure collaboration," said Helmuth Ludwig, president, Siemens PLM Software. "Our focus on the aerospace and defense industry throughout Asia will only increase moving forward as we expand our solutions' capabilities to address new industry challenges."
About Siemens PLM Software Leadership in Aerospace & Defense
Today, 18 of the top 20 aircraft and engine original equipment manufacturers in the aerospace and defense industry rely on Siemens PLM Software to build the right product and build the product right, the first time, every time. Siemens PLM Software facilitates enterprise transformation for the A&D industry and is used as the enterprise collaboration platform for many of the largest aerospace integrated digital environments.
About Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with nearly 6.7 million licensed seats and 63,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software works collaboratively with companies to deliver open solutions that help them turn more ideas into successful products. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.
About the Siemens Industry Automation Division
The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, industrial controls and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers - from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With around 39,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Automation achieved sales of ?7.0 billion in fiscal year 2009. www.siemens.com/industryautomation
Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Teamcenter is a trademark or registered trademark of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mendi Paschal, Seimens, 972-987-3210, mendi.paschal@siemens.com
Pragya Goel, Gutenberg Communications, +91 9810486705, Pragya@gutenbergpr.com
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DEFENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AUTOMOTIVE, SIEM.BO, SIEMENS.NS
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Source: Siemens Ltd
Thursday, January 28, 2010 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)
Editors: Business: Defence & security; Technology; Automotive
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PLM Technology "Critical to the Future of the Aerospace Industry"
Customer Breakthroughs in Global Collaboration, Time-to-Market and Lifecycle Support Reinforce the Importance of Siemens PLM Software's Leadership Role in the Industry
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- - Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today shared news in preparation for the Singapore Air Show taking place next week. Siemens PLM Software highlights the increasing importance of PLM software to the aerospace and defense industry and market trends specifically driving Asia's aerospace market growth.
According to Ed Miller, president of CIMdata, Inc., a leading PLM industry consulting and research firm, PLM technology and solutions are "critical to the future of the aerospace industry."
New aerospace and defense industry development programs in Asia are confirming the growing importance of the aerospace markets in China, Japan, Korea, India and Australia. As recognized by numerous aerospace industry awards/designations, Siemens PLM Software's technology helps aerospace and defense industry companies manage innovation and transformation, helping to enhance or maintain their leadership position. For instance, one defense department in Asia was able to improve its configuration management, compliance and safety requirements for all services, e.g., Army, Navy and Air Force, by standardizing on Siemens PLM Software.
Separately, Siemens PLM Software also today announced that Diehl Aircabin, one of the leading developers and manufacturers of cabin interiors and system elements for the international aircraft industry, selected Teamcenter® software, the world's most widely used PLM system, to help optimize processes, enhance collaboration and boost innovation. (see release)
Eurocopter, one of the leading European aerospace companies, uses Siemens PLM Software's solutions to ensure product reliability under extreme conditions to develop and employ new and innovative materials and technologies and continue to address the increasingly complex industry safety requirements.
"By utilizing Siemens PLM Software's technology, Eurocopter was able to produce the most powerful helicopter on the market today. We were also able to reduce the number of prototypes produced and improve documentation for testing institutions that led to faster approvals," said Jyrki Majamäki, engineer for NH90 Compliance, Eurocopter.
Honeywell Aerospace, a leading global provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport operations, has deployed Teamcenter to enhance the company's design anywhere, build anywhere capabilities and help the company more effectively manage workloads within and between programs.
"Teamcenter allows our organization to work virtually across a very distributed site construct enabling cross-site workflow, and it allows us to work much more integrated with our supply chain, co-development partners and other parts of the organization," said Bob Smith, chief technology officer, Honeywell Aerospace.
Over the last year, the following customer milestones/breakthroughs confirmed the power of PLM technology and the digital revolution to drive unprecedented innovation and transformation at a time when global collaboration and value-chain synchronization have never been more important:
New Booster for ISS Orion Crew Vehicle:
-- The new booster rocket was successfully tested in 2009 for the future NASA International Space Station Orion Crew Transport Vehicle. In building the new booster rocket, ATK, NASA's prime contractor on the project, used technology from Siemens PLM Software to develop an industry leading innovative vehicle and was subsequently awarded the 2009 Invention of the Year by TIME Magazine.
AVIC Liming Aerospace:
-- The AVIC Liming Aeroengine company in Shenyang, China, was able to reduce its design change-cycle by 48 percent and its manufacturing process-planning by 50 percent through the implementation of Siemens PLM Software's technology to build a single digital model integrated design and manufacturing operation.
Secure Global Lifecycle Collaboration:
-- The Lockheed Martin-led global coalition implemented the first integrated digital environment (IDE) that will seamlessly and continuously support the largest military aircraft program in history. The current environment supports 140 sites worldwide, 1,200 workflows, 6,000+ users and is expected to grow substantially to support a global fleet of aircraft. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics was awarded the Aviation Week & Space Technology Magazine Program Excellence Grand Prize for their management of the JSF F-35 Lightning II Program.
Sukhoi Superjet 100:
-- Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company has designed a new regional jet by integrating design, manufacturing and final assembly sites that span all of Russia with key partners across Europe and the United States. With the program launch in 2001, the first flight was in May 2008, and full certification of the Superjet 100 Regional is slated for 2010. (see release)
"To succeed in today's global business environment, aerospace and defense companies are realizing more and more that PLM technology is crucial for being able to manage new and existing complex programs in the most efficient way possible - thus improving supply-chain performance, product time-to-market, and secure collaboration," said Helmuth Ludwig, president, Siemens PLM Software. "Our focus on the aerospace and defense industry throughout Asia will only increase moving forward as we expand our solutions' capabilities to address new industry challenges."
About Siemens PLM Software Leadership in Aerospace & Defense
Today, 18 of the top 20 aircraft and engine original equipment manufacturers in the aerospace and defense industry rely on Siemens PLM Software to build the right product and build the product right, the first time, every time. Siemens PLM Software facilitates enterprise transformation for the A&D industry and is used as the enterprise collaboration platform for many of the largest aerospace integrated digital environments.
About Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with nearly 6.7 million licensed seats and 63,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software works collaboratively with companies to deliver open solutions that help them turn more ideas into successful products. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.
About the Siemens Industry Automation Division
The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, industrial controls and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers - from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With around 39,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Automation achieved sales of ?7.0 billion in fiscal year 2009. www.siemens.com/industryautomation
Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Teamcenter is a trademark or registered trademark of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mendi Paschal, Seimens, 972-987-3210, mendi.paschal@siemens.com
Pragya Goel, Gutenberg Communications, +91 9810486705, Pragya@gutenbergpr.com
KEYWORDS
DEFENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AUTOMOTIVE, SIEM.BO, SIEMENS.NS
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BWI: PEARLS Introduces Brett Lee as its Brand Ambassador
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: PEARLS
Thursday, January 28, 2010 06:01 PM IST (12:31 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Sports; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Media & entertainment, Sports
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PEARLS Introduces Brett Lee as its Brand Ambassador
Pearls and Australian pacer Brett Lee join together to enhance and accelerate the corporate growth together and provide an impetus and opportunity to attain stature of world class organization
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Pearls and its associates forming the diversified business conglomeration launched Australian's world class pace attacker Mr. Bret Lee as there brand ambassador. Brett Lee will be helping the Pearls Corporate in the fields of Infrastructure, Media and Tourism to spruce up its growth initiatives and enhancing the zeal and perfection in its corporate image. Pearl's Directors and Pearls family expressed their imminence pleasure and confidence for the association with Mr. Brett Lee.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Jyoti Narayan, Director Pearls expressed his gratitude and said, " We are highly obliged and elated to have Mr. Brett Lee as brand ambassador for Pearls and its associates companies. This association has been worked out after constructive deliberations and strategic discussions for uplifting the marketing front and providing an unified identify to the brand pearls".
"He further stated that Mr. Brett Lee would be coming together with Pearls for enlarging specific segments like Infrastructure, Media i.e Electronic Channel and Tourism Sector". He expressed his obligation that Mr. Brett Lee has taken out time for promoting and shooting for these fields inspite of his very tight schedule.
Mr. Brett Lee, while sharing his association with Pearls said "it is indeed a privilege to be associated as an ambassador of major brands with Pearls. I have always had a very close affinity with a senior management of Pearls and I find it really enjoyable to put my spirit of perfection and Pearls vision of golden growth together. I am sure that coming to Pearls family will take us mutually to new heights in growth, quality and image of the corporate."
Pearls has emerged as a business conglomerate over the last 15 years and have diversified in various activities which have been planned strategically, promise, future growth and bright prospects. Pearls presence in the infrastructure sector has been tremendous and it involves enormous, premium and prestigious prospects. It will be a golden period for pearls infrastructure as number of projects are going to take off pan India. Pearls has carved its identity for itself that depicts zests for creating quality products of world-class standards.
Pearls as a business conglomeration has interests in Infrastructure, Media, Agriculture, Hospitality and Retail built on rich values and ideologies. Pearls look forward to encompass major fields of industry in the coming period.
Brett Lee, Jyoti Narain and Mr. Pradeep Kaul
Brett Lee, Jyoti Narain and Pradeep Kaul
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CONTACT DETAILS
Ajit Parmar, Litmus Integrated, +91 9999604266, ajit@litmusintegrated.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, SPORTS, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA
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Source: PEARLS
Thursday, January 28, 2010 06:01 PM IST (12:31 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Sports; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Media & entertainment, Sports
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PEARLS Introduces Brett Lee as its Brand Ambassador
Pearls and Australian pacer Brett Lee join together to enhance and accelerate the corporate growth together and provide an impetus and opportunity to attain stature of world class organization
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Pearls and its associates forming the diversified business conglomeration launched Australian's world class pace attacker Mr. Bret Lee as there brand ambassador. Brett Lee will be helping the Pearls Corporate in the fields of Infrastructure, Media and Tourism to spruce up its growth initiatives and enhancing the zeal and perfection in its corporate image. Pearl's Directors and Pearls family expressed their imminence pleasure and confidence for the association with Mr. Brett Lee.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Jyoti Narayan, Director Pearls expressed his gratitude and said, " We are highly obliged and elated to have Mr. Brett Lee as brand ambassador for Pearls and its associates companies. This association has been worked out after constructive deliberations and strategic discussions for uplifting the marketing front and providing an unified identify to the brand pearls".
"He further stated that Mr. Brett Lee would be coming together with Pearls for enlarging specific segments like Infrastructure, Media i.e Electronic Channel and Tourism Sector". He expressed his obligation that Mr. Brett Lee has taken out time for promoting and shooting for these fields inspite of his very tight schedule.
Mr. Brett Lee, while sharing his association with Pearls said "it is indeed a privilege to be associated as an ambassador of major brands with Pearls. I have always had a very close affinity with a senior management of Pearls and I find it really enjoyable to put my spirit of perfection and Pearls vision of golden growth together. I am sure that coming to Pearls family will take us mutually to new heights in growth, quality and image of the corporate."
Pearls has emerged as a business conglomerate over the last 15 years and have diversified in various activities which have been planned strategically, promise, future growth and bright prospects. Pearls presence in the infrastructure sector has been tremendous and it involves enormous, premium and prestigious prospects. It will be a golden period for pearls infrastructure as number of projects are going to take off pan India. Pearls has carved its identity for itself that depicts zests for creating quality products of world-class standards.
Pearls as a business conglomeration has interests in Infrastructure, Media, Agriculture, Hospitality and Retail built on rich values and ideologies. Pearls look forward to encompass major fields of industry in the coming period.
Brett Lee, Jyoti Narain and Mr. Pradeep Kaul
Brett Lee, Jyoti Narain and Pradeep Kaul
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CONTACT DETAILS
Ajit Parmar, Litmus Integrated, +91 9999604266, ajit@litmusintegrated.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, SPORTS, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA
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BWI: Euclid InfoTech Private Limited (Tendersinfo) is 10 Years Young Today!
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Euclid Infotech Private Limited (Tendersinfo)
Thursday, January 28, 2010 05:59 PM IST (12:29 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst
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Euclid InfoTech Private Limited (Tendersinfo) is 10 Years Young Today!
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Tendersinfo, the World's largest Infomediary and Bidding Consultancy Company in the public procurement domain, completed 10 years on 25th of January 2010.
All stake holders including Ms. Sweety Shukla, Director - Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. joined in the celebrations and expressed their solidarity and commitment to take Tendersinfo to new heights.
Speaking on the occasion Euclid's Director Mr. Sanjay Vyas said," It's a matter of pride for any company to achieve this feat. And we are proud that we are here to celebrate the 10Th anniversary. In fact it is said that if a company survives the infant mortality it will live forever."
Going down the memory lane Mr. Sanjay Vyas was nostalgic and shared with the audience how Tendersinfo started in a 1 BHK flat, which was the office during the day and his residence in the night. From publishing 20 tenders a day to about 5000 today! By being the first company in the market place which dared to make this a paid service when the competition was distributing this for free.
Mr Vyas went ahead to state that he was not a satisfied man yet, and shared his dream and vision to take Tendersinfo to the next level. For Tendersinfo to be the Brand of choice for all information on the Public Procurement Domain!
Tendersinfo, he said is in discussions with VC's and PE firms to partner and to fulfill this vision.
Dr. Tushar Guha, Founder & Managing Director of Nrityanjali , and also the Pioneer of Personality Development Movement, graced this occasion as the Guest of Honour and was in his true elements while delivering a highly charged and inspirational speech on the Role and Importance of Human Capital in the development and growth of any organization.
About Euclid
Tendersinfo is a B2B Portal owned by Euclid InfoTech Pvt. Limited. We offer Business Intelligence products which include online information on Govt Tenders, Contract Information, Business News and Project information related to B2B sectors from over 180 countries.
We also provide research reports for clients across a wide range of topics related to public procurement domain. Currently Euclid has over 10,000+ Subscribers from all over the globe.
Founded in 2000, Euclid is headquartered in Mumbai, India, with an associate network in more then 60 countries. Our 300+ team of research analysts help us in delivering high quality business information.
Euclid with its exhaustive exposure, knowledge and experience, also offers bid consultation services including pre bid, bid process and post bid activities.
EIPL (Tendersinfo.com) is a pioneer in the field of providing Tenders and Contracts Information and Bidding Consultancy in the public procurement domain. It has played active part in bringing about conferences that help educate bidders about the Bidding opportunities, funding agencies etc not only in the country but also across the globe. [www.tendersinfo.com]
CONTACT DETAILS
Jasmin Bhalla, Gen Manager (IBD & Alliance), Euclid Infotech Private Limited (Tendersinfo), +91 9810582931, jasmin@tendersinfo.com
Malavika Varma, Corp Comm Exec, Euclid Infotech Private Limited (Tendersinfo), +91 9873937781, malavika.v@tendersinfo.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst
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Source: Euclid Infotech Private Limited (Tendersinfo)
Thursday, January 28, 2010 05:59 PM IST (12:29 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst
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Euclid InfoTech Private Limited (Tendersinfo) is 10 Years Young Today!
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Tendersinfo, the World's largest Infomediary and Bidding Consultancy Company in the public procurement domain, completed 10 years on 25th of January 2010.
All stake holders including Ms. Sweety Shukla, Director - Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. joined in the celebrations and expressed their solidarity and commitment to take Tendersinfo to new heights.
Speaking on the occasion Euclid's Director Mr. Sanjay Vyas said," It's a matter of pride for any company to achieve this feat. And we are proud that we are here to celebrate the 10Th anniversary. In fact it is said that if a company survives the infant mortality it will live forever."
Going down the memory lane Mr. Sanjay Vyas was nostalgic and shared with the audience how Tendersinfo started in a 1 BHK flat, which was the office during the day and his residence in the night. From publishing 20 tenders a day to about 5000 today! By being the first company in the market place which dared to make this a paid service when the competition was distributing this for free.
Mr Vyas went ahead to state that he was not a satisfied man yet, and shared his dream and vision to take Tendersinfo to the next level. For Tendersinfo to be the Brand of choice for all information on the Public Procurement Domain!
Tendersinfo, he said is in discussions with VC's and PE firms to partner and to fulfill this vision.
Dr. Tushar Guha, Founder & Managing Director of Nrityanjali , and also the Pioneer of Personality Development Movement, graced this occasion as the Guest of Honour and was in his true elements while delivering a highly charged and inspirational speech on the Role and Importance of Human Capital in the development and growth of any organization.
About Euclid
Tendersinfo is a B2B Portal owned by Euclid InfoTech Pvt. Limited. We offer Business Intelligence products which include online information on Govt Tenders, Contract Information, Business News and Project information related to B2B sectors from over 180 countries.
We also provide research reports for clients across a wide range of topics related to public procurement domain. Currently Euclid has over 10,000+ Subscribers from all over the globe.
Founded in 2000, Euclid is headquartered in Mumbai, India, with an associate network in more then 60 countries. Our 300+ team of research analysts help us in delivering high quality business information.
Euclid with its exhaustive exposure, knowledge and experience, also offers bid consultation services including pre bid, bid process and post bid activities.
EIPL (Tendersinfo.com) is a pioneer in the field of providing Tenders and Contracts Information and Bidding Consultancy in the public procurement domain. It has played active part in bringing about conferences that help educate bidders about the Bidding opportunities, funding agencies etc not only in the country but also across the globe. [www.tendersinfo.com]
CONTACT DETAILS
Jasmin Bhalla, Gen Manager (IBD & Alliance), Euclid Infotech Private Limited (Tendersinfo), +91 9810582931, jasmin@tendersinfo.com
Malavika Varma, Corp Comm Exec, Euclid Infotech Private Limited (Tendersinfo), +91 9873937781, malavika.v@tendersinfo.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst
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BWI: Career Weavers Conducts The Grand Employment Fair 2010 in Chandigarh
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Career Weavers Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Thursday, January 28, 2010 05:55 PM IST (12:25 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Hospitality, Information technology; Technology
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Career Weavers Conducts The Grand Employment Fair 2010 in Chandigarh
More than 2000 candidates participate, More than 450 selected
Chandigarh, Punjab, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- After the success of the 1st Mega Hospitality, Aviation & BPO Employment Fair in September 2009, Career Weavers Consultants Pvt. Ltd., a leading human capital management organization based at Chandigarh, conducted the 2nd Mega Hospitality, Aviation & BPO Employment Fair -- The Grand Employment Fair 2010. The unique Mega Hospitality, Aviation & BPO Employment Fair 2010 saw more than 2000 candidates, both fresher students & experienced candidates, from Hospitality, Aviation & BPO sectors vying for jobs in more than 10 leading corporates participating in the fest. More than 450 candidates were selected in the Employment Fair. Participation in the job fest was offered free to the candidates by Career Weavers.
Leading names from Hospitality, Aviation & BPO sectors including Indigo Airlines, ITC Maratha-Mumbai, ITC Grand Central-Mumbai, Genpact, Aegon Religare, Oberoi Delhi, IBM Daksh, Spice & CCD etc. participated in the fest.
Speaking on the Career Weavers Mega Hospitality & Aviation Employment Fair 2010, Gurpreet Singh, Head, Recruitment, Career Weavers, said, "We are very pleased to bring the second edition of the unique Mega Hospitality, Aviation & BPO Employment Fair to City Beautiful. Like last year, we have seen excellent participation both from the candidates and the corporates. Once again, our fest has become the calendar marquee event where the top companies searched for the top candidates from city & vicinity. We are committed to the continuation of the fair as an anticipated annual fixture."
Career Weavers Consultants Pvt. Ltd. is a leading human capital management organization based at Chandigarh. Career Weavers Consultants is dedicated to paving a solid educational base and successful career path for the every individual with talent, passion and the will to excel. Career Weavers 100% Job Guarantee to students, besides offering highly talented and qualified candidates to corporates. The group aims to impart Indian youth with cutting-edge skills and provide the service industry with talents who will emerge as industry leaders in their respective fields.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sachin Khurana, QuikRelations, +91 (172) 2698351, pr@quikgroupindia.com, prnetwork.india@gmail.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, HOSPITALITY, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: Career Weavers Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Thursday, January 28, 2010 05:55 PM IST (12:25 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Hospitality, Information technology; Technology
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Career Weavers Conducts The Grand Employment Fair 2010 in Chandigarh
More than 2000 candidates participate, More than 450 selected
Chandigarh, Punjab, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- After the success of the 1st Mega Hospitality, Aviation & BPO Employment Fair in September 2009, Career Weavers Consultants Pvt. Ltd., a leading human capital management organization based at Chandigarh, conducted the 2nd Mega Hospitality, Aviation & BPO Employment Fair -- The Grand Employment Fair 2010. The unique Mega Hospitality, Aviation & BPO Employment Fair 2010 saw more than 2000 candidates, both fresher students & experienced candidates, from Hospitality, Aviation & BPO sectors vying for jobs in more than 10 leading corporates participating in the fest. More than 450 candidates were selected in the Employment Fair. Participation in the job fest was offered free to the candidates by Career Weavers.
Leading names from Hospitality, Aviation & BPO sectors including Indigo Airlines, ITC Maratha-Mumbai, ITC Grand Central-Mumbai, Genpact, Aegon Religare, Oberoi Delhi, IBM Daksh, Spice & CCD etc. participated in the fest.
Speaking on the Career Weavers Mega Hospitality & Aviation Employment Fair 2010, Gurpreet Singh, Head, Recruitment, Career Weavers, said, "We are very pleased to bring the second edition of the unique Mega Hospitality, Aviation & BPO Employment Fair to City Beautiful. Like last year, we have seen excellent participation both from the candidates and the corporates. Once again, our fest has become the calendar marquee event where the top companies searched for the top candidates from city & vicinity. We are committed to the continuation of the fair as an anticipated annual fixture."
Career Weavers Consultants Pvt. Ltd. is a leading human capital management organization based at Chandigarh. Career Weavers Consultants is dedicated to paving a solid educational base and successful career path for the every individual with talent, passion and the will to excel. Career Weavers 100% Job Guarantee to students, besides offering highly talented and qualified candidates to corporates. The group aims to impart Indian youth with cutting-edge skills and provide the service industry with talents who will emerge as industry leaders in their respective fields.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sachin Khurana, QuikRelations, +91 (172) 2698351, pr@quikgroupindia.com, prnetwork.india@gmail.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, HOSPITALITY, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: Loylty Rewardz Runs World’s Largest Loyalty Program - FreedomRewardz for State Bank Group
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Loylty Rewardz Mgmt Pvt. Ltd.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 05:44 PM IST (12:14 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services
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Loylty Rewardz Runs World's Largest Loyalty Program - FreedomRewardz for State Bank Group
FreedomRewardz is the only Loyalty Program Created for Debit Card Holders that Offers its Members over 2 million Redemption Options
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Loylty Rewardz Mngt Pvt Ltd, India's premier loyalty and rewards Management Company, today announced that FreedomRewardz, a loyalty program specially designed to cater to State Bank Group customers, has become world's largest and most rewarding debit card loyalty program. This was achieved within nine months of its implementation, which is an Industry accomplishment from Loylty Rewardz. FreedomRewardz was conceptualized and launched by Loylty Rewardz for State Bank Group in April 2009.
Highlights of FreedomRewardz
-- The objective of the program is to reward the customer every time he/she uses the State Bank Debit card to make payments.
-- For every Rs.100/- spent through State Bank Debit card at POS, members get 2.5 FreedomPoints.
-- FreedomRewardz has a network of partner organizations.
-- If you make purchases at a Network Partner outlet, you can earn higher number of FreedomPoints for every Rs.100/- spent. No need to quote your number - just use the card to make payments.
-- Program offers the widest option of Products & Services for customers to redeem FreedomPoints and get FREE - over 2 million merchandise, FREE movie tickets, bus and air tickets, multiple branded discount vouchers, electronic items, family & fashion products, etc.
FreedomRewardz is a loyalty and rewards program launched through State Bank Group in the course of which the Group has rewarded its customers with 780 Million FreedomPoints. The programme today has 67 million customers and growing by about 1.3 million customers every month. The transactions, since the inception of this programme, have touched 100,000 per day and are continuing to grow at a rate of over 100% year-on-year.
Speaking on this occasion Mr. Bijaei Jayaraj, Chief Executive Officer, Loylty Rewardz Mgnt Pvt Ltd said "It is extremely rewarding for us to learn how State Bank Group FreedomRewardz program is so well received by its customers. We share this success together with State Bank Group who has been our first customer". Commenting on the Indian market, Mr. Bijaei Jayaraj said, "In this period of transition and increased competition for India Inc., the ability to retain existing customer base is a bigger challenge than acquiring newer customers. Corporate India is beginning to realize that rewarding Loyalty is directly linked to reducing churn in customer portfolio. While, Customer Loyalty programmes in India are at a very nascent stage, it is likely to explode over the next 2-3 years."
As part of this FreedomRewardz programme, Loylty Rewardz has partnered with over 35 Retail Brands. These partnered brands get an opportunity to further increase their customer base by targeting the State Bank Group debit card customers hence, resulting in higher number of footfalls and more sales. These partners offer higher benefits to the State Bank Group customers, allowing them to accumulate FreedomPoints, faster.
FreedomRewardz is the only loyalty program in India that offers such a wide redemption option. Customers can redeem FreedomPoints from over 2 million merchandise products, movie tickets, air tickets, bus tickets, etc.
Brand partners who have joined FreedomRewardz are The MobileStore, Provogue, Fame Cinemas, Adidas, Cambridge, Ferns N Petals, VLCC, Watches & More, Durian, Book Café, Sangini, IFB, EasyCabs, Orra, Gini & Jony, Libas, Cottons By Century, Cantabil, Cotton County, Himalaya, Capital Electronics, Indian Terrain, Cambay Hotels, Dayal Opticals, Nirula's, Richfeel, Rosebys, Primus Retail, Weekenders, John Player, Dr. Batras, UniverCell TeleCommunication, Wave cinemas, Career Launcher, Kalamandir, etc.
Vijay Jain, CEO, Orra', believes that "FreedomRewardz has a clear strategy, a targeted customer demographic base, a proven method of tracking the results of the program, a method that results in acquiring loyal customers, a way of gathering customer data to be analyzed for marketing purposes, and rewards that customers want".
"CRM as an innovative marketing tool helps garner and foster a relationship with the end consumer. Having partnered with State Bank Group's Loyalty program FreedomRewardz and by running a customized catchment specific campaign we have been able to achieve what we set out to" added, Mr. Ameet Panchal Head - Sales, Provogue India Limited.
For more information on FreedomRewardz, please visit www.FreedomRewardz.com.
About Loylty Rewardz:
Founded in 2006, Loylty Rewardz Mgmt Pvt Ltd is India's premier loyalty and rewards management company. It is backed by strong investors like Argonaut Private Equity and Ventureast venture capital. The key proposition of Loylty Rewardz is best in the breed understanding of loyalty management, operations and financials.
Loylty Rewardz focuses on preparation and delivery of custom and measurable loyalty programs that create profitability and lasting relationships for its clients. With over a decade of experience in Customer Relationship Management activities behind them, their tightly knit network brings together data intelligence, data analytics, creative services, interactive portal management, reward processing technology, rewards procurement, communication and direct marketing for their clientele.
The leadership team at Loylty Rewardz is young, energetic and professional and the company has a history of creating successful customer-focused loyalty programs.
CONTACT DETAILS
Pranali Arora, 20:20 Media Pvt Ltd, +91 9769905979, pranali@2020india.com
Dipti Pathak, 20:20 Media Pvt Ltd, +91 9967879480, dipti@2020india.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES
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Source: Loylty Rewardz Mgmt Pvt. Ltd.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 05:44 PM IST (12:14 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services
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Loylty Rewardz Runs World's Largest Loyalty Program - FreedomRewardz for State Bank Group
FreedomRewardz is the only Loyalty Program Created for Debit Card Holders that Offers its Members over 2 million Redemption Options
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Loylty Rewardz Mngt Pvt Ltd, India's premier loyalty and rewards Management Company, today announced that FreedomRewardz, a loyalty program specially designed to cater to State Bank Group customers, has become world's largest and most rewarding debit card loyalty program. This was achieved within nine months of its implementation, which is an Industry accomplishment from Loylty Rewardz. FreedomRewardz was conceptualized and launched by Loylty Rewardz for State Bank Group in April 2009.
Highlights of FreedomRewardz
-- The objective of the program is to reward the customer every time he/she uses the State Bank Debit card to make payments.
-- For every Rs.100/- spent through State Bank Debit card at POS, members get 2.5 FreedomPoints.
-- FreedomRewardz has a network of partner organizations.
-- If you make purchases at a Network Partner outlet, you can earn higher number of FreedomPoints for every Rs.100/- spent. No need to quote your number - just use the card to make payments.
-- Program offers the widest option of Products & Services for customers to redeem FreedomPoints and get FREE - over 2 million merchandise, FREE movie tickets, bus and air tickets, multiple branded discount vouchers, electronic items, family & fashion products, etc.
FreedomRewardz is a loyalty and rewards program launched through State Bank Group in the course of which the Group has rewarded its customers with 780 Million FreedomPoints. The programme today has 67 million customers and growing by about 1.3 million customers every month. The transactions, since the inception of this programme, have touched 100,000 per day and are continuing to grow at a rate of over 100% year-on-year.
Speaking on this occasion Mr. Bijaei Jayaraj, Chief Executive Officer, Loylty Rewardz Mgnt Pvt Ltd said "It is extremely rewarding for us to learn how State Bank Group FreedomRewardz program is so well received by its customers. We share this success together with State Bank Group who has been our first customer". Commenting on the Indian market, Mr. Bijaei Jayaraj said, "In this period of transition and increased competition for India Inc., the ability to retain existing customer base is a bigger challenge than acquiring newer customers. Corporate India is beginning to realize that rewarding Loyalty is directly linked to reducing churn in customer portfolio. While, Customer Loyalty programmes in India are at a very nascent stage, it is likely to explode over the next 2-3 years."
As part of this FreedomRewardz programme, Loylty Rewardz has partnered with over 35 Retail Brands. These partnered brands get an opportunity to further increase their customer base by targeting the State Bank Group debit card customers hence, resulting in higher number of footfalls and more sales. These partners offer higher benefits to the State Bank Group customers, allowing them to accumulate FreedomPoints, faster.
FreedomRewardz is the only loyalty program in India that offers such a wide redemption option. Customers can redeem FreedomPoints from over 2 million merchandise products, movie tickets, air tickets, bus tickets, etc.
Brand partners who have joined FreedomRewardz are The MobileStore, Provogue, Fame Cinemas, Adidas, Cambridge, Ferns N Petals, VLCC, Watches & More, Durian, Book Café, Sangini, IFB, EasyCabs, Orra, Gini & Jony, Libas, Cottons By Century, Cantabil, Cotton County, Himalaya, Capital Electronics, Indian Terrain, Cambay Hotels, Dayal Opticals, Nirula's, Richfeel, Rosebys, Primus Retail, Weekenders, John Player, Dr. Batras, UniverCell TeleCommunication, Wave cinemas, Career Launcher, Kalamandir, etc.
Vijay Jain, CEO, Orra', believes that "FreedomRewardz has a clear strategy, a targeted customer demographic base, a proven method of tracking the results of the program, a method that results in acquiring loyal customers, a way of gathering customer data to be analyzed for marketing purposes, and rewards that customers want".
"CRM as an innovative marketing tool helps garner and foster a relationship with the end consumer. Having partnered with State Bank Group's Loyalty program FreedomRewardz and by running a customized catchment specific campaign we have been able to achieve what we set out to" added, Mr. Ameet Panchal Head - Sales, Provogue India Limited.
For more information on FreedomRewardz, please visit www.FreedomRewardz.com.
About Loylty Rewardz:
Founded in 2006, Loylty Rewardz Mgmt Pvt Ltd is India's premier loyalty and rewards management company. It is backed by strong investors like Argonaut Private Equity and Ventureast venture capital. The key proposition of Loylty Rewardz is best in the breed understanding of loyalty management, operations and financials.
Loylty Rewardz focuses on preparation and delivery of custom and measurable loyalty programs that create profitability and lasting relationships for its clients. With over a decade of experience in Customer Relationship Management activities behind them, their tightly knit network brings together data intelligence, data analytics, creative services, interactive portal management, reward processing technology, rewards procurement, communication and direct marketing for their clientele.
The leadership team at Loylty Rewardz is young, energetic and professional and the company has a history of creating successful customer-focused loyalty programs.
CONTACT DETAILS
Pranali Arora, 20:20 Media Pvt Ltd, +91 9769905979, pranali@2020india.com
Dipti Pathak, 20:20 Media Pvt Ltd, +91 9967879480, dipti@2020india.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES
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BWI: New High Performance ri-scope® L Ophthalmoscopes and Otoscopes from Riester
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Riester
Thursday, January 28, 2010 05:16 PM IST (11:46 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Technology; Healthcare
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New High Performance ri-scope® L Ophthalmoscopes and Otoscopes from Riester
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Riester's new high performance ri-scope® L series of ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes were developed with input from medical doctors to ensure optical quality and an ergonomic design that is comfortable and user-friendly.
Photo: http://halmapr.com/riester/Ophthalmoscope.jpg (660 KB)
All the ri-scope® L- series' E.N.T. (ear, nose and throat) diagnostic instruments feature Riester's new LED lighting technology that provides a whiter light, improving examinations because of its enhanced image clarity and colour contrast. The area under examination is shown in true-colour - the improved red-colour contrast aiding a reliable and exact diagnosis. Lamps with LED technology have a lifetime of at least 10,000 hours, compared to just 20-30 hours for halogen and xenon lamps.
The ri-scope® L range combines energy efficient LED technology with a long lasting, light-weight lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery to ensure sustained, high-power performance and significant cost savings. Li-Ion batteries have the benefit of achieving a considerably higher charging capacity and longer lifetime than regular batteries and provide sustained high performance for up to 1200 charging cycles.
Riester also recently launched its heotronic® technology for instrument handles. This new patent pending technology makes it possible to power both LEDs and conventional bulbs electronically. This means that all ri-scope® L instrument heads only need one handle, no matter which kind of illumination is selected. 100% light output is guaranteed immediately after a slight turn of the electronic switch and it is possible to regulate light intensity very smoothly in both directions. An automatic turn-off function after 120 seconds guarantees that LEDs, bulbs and the Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are conserved and can be used as long as possible.
With this universally unique combination of LEDs, Li-Ion rechargeable batteries and rheotronic® technology, Riester now offers the most reliable diagnostic instruments with the longest lifetime on the market. All ri-scope® L instrument heads can be used with C- or AA-handles, making them portable, or with the Riester diagnostic wall mounted station, the ri-former®.
About Riester
Riester (www.riester.de) is a German company that engineers and manufactures diagnostic instruments for general practitioners, hospitals, clinics and even the home. Its major product lines include sphygmomanometers, E.N.T. and ophthalmic instruments, stethoscopes, laryngoscopes and examination lamps. Founded by Rudolf Riester in 1948, the company has 60 years of experience in developing products that embody the high quality and precision of German engineering. Riester is a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c.
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. Halma is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 4000 employees in over 40 subsidiaries worldwide with a total turnover of over US$780m (2008). Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, energy, water and waste treatment, the environment, construction, transport and healthcare.
Halma recently opened a Hub office in Mumbai. For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News Feed please visit our blog at: http://halmapr.com/news/india/.
CONTACT DETAILS
N. S. Govardhan, Riester Regional Sales Manager, South East Asia, Gulf & India, Riester, +91 (44) 26181407, govardhan@riester.de
Damian Corbet, Halma Public Relations, +44 (0)20 8511 1821, dcorbet@halmapr.com
Mr Kuniyur. J. Srinivasan, Country Head & Managing Director, Halma India, +91 (22) 42000700, Srini@halma.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE
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Source: Riester
Thursday, January 28, 2010 05:16 PM IST (11:46 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Technology; Healthcare
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New High Performance ri-scope® L Ophthalmoscopes and Otoscopes from Riester
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Riester's new high performance ri-scope® L series of ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes were developed with input from medical doctors to ensure optical quality and an ergonomic design that is comfortable and user-friendly.
Photo: http://halmapr.com/riester/Ophthalmoscope.jpg (660 KB)
All the ri-scope® L- series' E.N.T. (ear, nose and throat) diagnostic instruments feature Riester's new LED lighting technology that provides a whiter light, improving examinations because of its enhanced image clarity and colour contrast. The area under examination is shown in true-colour - the improved red-colour contrast aiding a reliable and exact diagnosis. Lamps with LED technology have a lifetime of at least 10,000 hours, compared to just 20-30 hours for halogen and xenon lamps.
The ri-scope® L range combines energy efficient LED technology with a long lasting, light-weight lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery to ensure sustained, high-power performance and significant cost savings. Li-Ion batteries have the benefit of achieving a considerably higher charging capacity and longer lifetime than regular batteries and provide sustained high performance for up to 1200 charging cycles.
Riester also recently launched its heotronic® technology for instrument handles. This new patent pending technology makes it possible to power both LEDs and conventional bulbs electronically. This means that all ri-scope® L instrument heads only need one handle, no matter which kind of illumination is selected. 100% light output is guaranteed immediately after a slight turn of the electronic switch and it is possible to regulate light intensity very smoothly in both directions. An automatic turn-off function after 120 seconds guarantees that LEDs, bulbs and the Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are conserved and can be used as long as possible.
With this universally unique combination of LEDs, Li-Ion rechargeable batteries and rheotronic® technology, Riester now offers the most reliable diagnostic instruments with the longest lifetime on the market. All ri-scope® L instrument heads can be used with C- or AA-handles, making them portable, or with the Riester diagnostic wall mounted station, the ri-former®.
About Riester
Riester (www.riester.de) is a German company that engineers and manufactures diagnostic instruments for general practitioners, hospitals, clinics and even the home. Its major product lines include sphygmomanometers, E.N.T. and ophthalmic instruments, stethoscopes, laryngoscopes and examination lamps. Founded by Rudolf Riester in 1948, the company has 60 years of experience in developing products that embody the high quality and precision of German engineering. Riester is a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c.
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. Halma is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 4000 employees in over 40 subsidiaries worldwide with a total turnover of over US$780m (2008). Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, energy, water and waste treatment, the environment, construction, transport and healthcare.
Halma recently opened a Hub office in Mumbai. For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News Feed please visit our blog at: http://halmapr.com/news/india/.
CONTACT DETAILS
N. S. Govardhan, Riester Regional Sales Manager, South East Asia, Gulf & India, Riester, +91 (44) 26181407, govardhan@riester.de
Damian Corbet, Halma Public Relations, +44 (0)20 8511 1821, dcorbet@halmapr.com
Mr Kuniyur. J. Srinivasan, Country Head & Managing Director, Halma India, +91 (22) 42000700, Srini@halma.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE
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BWI: Indian Authors and Publishers File Objections against Google Book Settlement
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: IRRO
Thursday, January 28, 2010 04:26 PM IST (10:56 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Economy, Social issues; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Publishing & printing
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Indian Authors and Publishers File Objections against Google Book Settlement
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- EDITOR'S SUMMARY:
-- Indian authors and publishers, along with IRRO and FIP file objections, highlighting:
-- Illegal copying of literary works, in clear violation of rights guaranteed by International Treaties and Indian Copyright Act 1957
-- Secret negotiations conducted by a few US based publishers on behalf of thousands of authors and publishers worldwide
-- Contrary to principles of fundamental fairness and natural justice, the settlement has been arrived at without adequate notice to affected parties
-- Indians join global campaign against the revised Google Book Settlement
Indian authors and publishers, along with the Indian Reprographic Rights Organisation (IRRO) and Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP), today filed their objections against Google Book Settlement's (GBS 2.0) blatant violation of Indian and International copyright laws. The filing at the New York District Court has been made by eminent Indian authors and publishers including Star Publications Pvt. Ltd., Abhinav Publications, Daya Publication House and Pustak Mahal.
"The Google Book Settlement is contrary to every international treaty that governs Copyright laws. Google's unilateral conduct is a brazen attempt to turn Copyright law on its head, by usurping the exclusive rights of the Copyright holder," says Siddharth Arya, legal counsel for IRRO.
Since 2004, Google has scanned over seven million books from across the world. Following this, the Authors Guild of America sued the company for copyright infringement, resulting in the Google Book Settlement that was binding on almost all authors and publishers. Thereafter, several objections by countries, such as France and Germany, as well as the United States Department of Justice, the Court asked Google to file a revised settlement. The outcome - GBS 2.0, incorporates minor cosmetic changes but continues to violate basic copyright laws. At the same time, it retains several fundamental issues in the original settlement, such as a mechanism known as 'opt out'. This implies that if a person is silent, he is deemed to have consented to an agreement, thus fundamentally altering his rights, a concept inherently unfair and contrary to existing legal principles.
Arya adds, "It is outrageous that Indian authors and publishers are forced parties to an agreement that has been negotiated on their behalf by a few publishers alone, without any representation of their interests. Furthermore, the specifics of the agreement have not been communicated to the affected parties. Our objections are centered around these issues, and we are currently awaiting the court hearing scheduled for mid-February."
The current scope of GBS2.0 is books that are either registered with the United States Copyright Office or published in the UK, Canada and Australia. However, it impacts the rest of the world as much, since any author published in the aforementioned countries is included in the settlement. In the current global economy, Indian authors like to see themselves published abroad for higher royalties and better professional services.
In the US, the campaign against GBS 2.0 is being led by the Open Book Alliance, members of which include the American Society of Journalists and Authors; National Writers Union; New York Library Association; US Council of Literary Magazines and Presses, as well as non-profit organisation such as the Internet Archive, the Small Press Distribution and the Special Libraries Association, and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, along with several multinationals like Amazon, Microsoft and Yahoo. Further details are available on http://www.openbookalliance.org.
CONTACT DETAILS
Aseem Bhargava, IPAN Hill & Knowlton, +91 9810705512, abhargava@ipanhillandknowlton.com
Lavang Khare, IPAN Hill & Knowlton, +91 9811077122, lkhare@ipanhillandknowlton.com
KEYWORDS
ECONOMY, SOCIAL, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA, PUBLISHING
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Source: IRRO
Thursday, January 28, 2010 04:26 PM IST (10:56 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Economy, Social issues; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Publishing & printing
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Indian Authors and Publishers File Objections against Google Book Settlement
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- EDITOR'S SUMMARY:
-- Indian authors and publishers, along with IRRO and FIP file objections, highlighting:
-- Illegal copying of literary works, in clear violation of rights guaranteed by International Treaties and Indian Copyright Act 1957
-- Secret negotiations conducted by a few US based publishers on behalf of thousands of authors and publishers worldwide
-- Contrary to principles of fundamental fairness and natural justice, the settlement has been arrived at without adequate notice to affected parties
-- Indians join global campaign against the revised Google Book Settlement
Indian authors and publishers, along with the Indian Reprographic Rights Organisation (IRRO) and Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP), today filed their objections against Google Book Settlement's (GBS 2.0) blatant violation of Indian and International copyright laws. The filing at the New York District Court has been made by eminent Indian authors and publishers including Star Publications Pvt. Ltd., Abhinav Publications, Daya Publication House and Pustak Mahal.
"The Google Book Settlement is contrary to every international treaty that governs Copyright laws. Google's unilateral conduct is a brazen attempt to turn Copyright law on its head, by usurping the exclusive rights of the Copyright holder," says Siddharth Arya, legal counsel for IRRO.
Since 2004, Google has scanned over seven million books from across the world. Following this, the Authors Guild of America sued the company for copyright infringement, resulting in the Google Book Settlement that was binding on almost all authors and publishers. Thereafter, several objections by countries, such as France and Germany, as well as the United States Department of Justice, the Court asked Google to file a revised settlement. The outcome - GBS 2.0, incorporates minor cosmetic changes but continues to violate basic copyright laws. At the same time, it retains several fundamental issues in the original settlement, such as a mechanism known as 'opt out'. This implies that if a person is silent, he is deemed to have consented to an agreement, thus fundamentally altering his rights, a concept inherently unfair and contrary to existing legal principles.
Arya adds, "It is outrageous that Indian authors and publishers are forced parties to an agreement that has been negotiated on their behalf by a few publishers alone, without any representation of their interests. Furthermore, the specifics of the agreement have not been communicated to the affected parties. Our objections are centered around these issues, and we are currently awaiting the court hearing scheduled for mid-February."
The current scope of GBS2.0 is books that are either registered with the United States Copyright Office or published in the UK, Canada and Australia. However, it impacts the rest of the world as much, since any author published in the aforementioned countries is included in the settlement. In the current global economy, Indian authors like to see themselves published abroad for higher royalties and better professional services.
In the US, the campaign against GBS 2.0 is being led by the Open Book Alliance, members of which include the American Society of Journalists and Authors; National Writers Union; New York Library Association; US Council of Literary Magazines and Presses, as well as non-profit organisation such as the Internet Archive, the Small Press Distribution and the Special Libraries Association, and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, along with several multinationals like Amazon, Microsoft and Yahoo. Further details are available on http://www.openbookalliance.org.
CONTACT DETAILS
Aseem Bhargava, IPAN Hill & Knowlton, +91 9810705512, abhargava@ipanhillandknowlton.com
Lavang Khare, IPAN Hill & Knowlton, +91 9811077122, lkhare@ipanhillandknowlton.com
KEYWORDS
ECONOMY, SOCIAL, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA, PUBLISHING
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BWI: TripAdvisor and Yatra.Com Sponsor a First of its kind-great Himalayan Drive
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: TripAdvisor Media Network
Thursday, January 28, 2010 03:55 PM IST (10:25 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Travel & tourism; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Travel & tourism; Technology
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TripAdvisor and Yatra.Com Sponsor a First of its kind-great Himalayan Drive
Noted Travel Blogger to Drive from the Western End of the Himalayas in Kashmir to the Eastern End in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- In the first sponsorship of its kind in the online travel space in the country, TripAdvisor, the world's largest and most popular travel community, and Yatra.com, India's leading online travel company has partnered with noted travel blogger and photographer Ajay Jain for an ultimate driving challenge that covers the entire span of the Himalayas from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh.
The journey will take place in two phases. The first leg, starting January 29, will commence from Nepal and end in Arunachal Pradesh and last 8-10 weeks. The second leg will start from Kashmir and end in Uttarakhand, ending where the first leg started. This will take place in May & June over 6-8 weeks. The drive is is being split into these two phases keeping weather conditions in mind.
Mr. Sharat Dhall, Managing Director, TripAdvisor India said, "TripAdvisor's vision is to help people around the world plan and have the perfect trip on any budget by providing them with unbiased reviews by real travelers. Driving across the full length of the Himalayas is a daunting task and we're proud to Sponsor Ajay in this endeavour. Ajay will use TripAdvisor hotel reviews in making his choices of stay along the road trip - a testimony to the India specific content of the site. Ajay will also share his hotel stay & travel experiences on TripAdvisor - making them available to millions of travelers across India and the world. We wish Ajay all the best and a safe trip!"
Speaking on the occasion, Pratik Mazumder, Marketing Head, Yatra.com, said, "Yatra has always proven to be a travel/destination pioneer, therefore, we take pride in joining hands with Ajay for this thrilling expedition and wish him success for this long journey. This step reinforces our travel expertise and we keenly look forward to seeing Ajay after 120 days to know his diverse travel experience, which would be shared with our audiences to educate them on our successful association with this voyage."
About TripAdvisor Media Network
TripAdvisor® Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts more than 36 million monthly visitors* across 15 popular travel brands: TripAdvisor®, www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.frequentflier.com, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independenttraveler.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com and www.virtualtourist.com. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 25 million monthly visitors*, 15 million registered members and 30 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover more than one million destinations, hotels, restaurants and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com), the U.K.(http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk), Ireland (http://www.tripadvisor.ie), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr), Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de), Italy (http://www.tripadvisor.it), Spain (http://www.tripadvisor.es), India (http://www.tripadvisor.in), Japan (http://www.tripadvisor.jp), Portugal and Brazil (http://www.tripadvisor.com.br), Sweden (http://www.tripadvisor.se), The Netherlands (http://nl.tripadvisor.com) and Canada (http://www.tripadvisor.ca). TripAdvisor also operates in China under the brand daodao.com (http://www.daodao.com) and Kuxun.cn (http://www.kuxun.cn). TripAdvisor® Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE).
TripAdvisor and the TripAdvisor logo are registered trademarks of TripAdvisor LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.
©2010 TripAdvisor LLC. All rights reserved.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix, July 2009
About Yatra.com
Yatra.com, rated as India's No. 1 travel website by Juxt Consult - India Online Survey 2008 is a one-stop-shop for all travel needs. From air tickets to hotel rooms to holiday packages to car rentals, yatra.com has everything to service today's traveler. With yatra.com, you can book air tickets over the internet, through their 24x7 customer care centre, Yatra.com Holiday Lounges or by simply using your mobile phone. Yatra.com gives you an access to the best travel deals across a myriad of national and international destinations. It is one of the largest consolidators of hotels in India. Yatra.com provides reservation for 4,000 hotels across 300 destinations in India. Yatra also has international tie-ups with all the major international airlines and provides real time access to over 90,000 hotels across the world. All products at yatra.com come with a best price guarantee and an assurance of instant bookings. Currently yatra.com is doing average revenue of Rs 80 crores a month and a volume of more than 6,500 air tickets and 300+ hotel room nights per day.
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L-R Capt. Ajay Sood and Travel Blogger Ajay Jain during the flagoff ceremony of the Great Himalayan Drive.JPG
L-R Travel Blogger Ajay Jain along with Capt. Ajay Sood at the flag off ceremony of the Great Himalayan Drive.JPG
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Lakshita Sogani, 20:20 Media, +91 9899200649, lakshita@2020india.com
Nikhil Ganju, TripAdvisor, +91 9811299822, nganju@tripadvisor.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, TOURISM, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TRAVEL, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: TripAdvisor Media Network
Thursday, January 28, 2010 03:55 PM IST (10:25 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Travel & tourism; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Travel & tourism; Technology
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TripAdvisor and Yatra.Com Sponsor a First of its kind-great Himalayan Drive
Noted Travel Blogger to Drive from the Western End of the Himalayas in Kashmir to the Eastern End in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- In the first sponsorship of its kind in the online travel space in the country, TripAdvisor, the world's largest and most popular travel community, and Yatra.com, India's leading online travel company has partnered with noted travel blogger and photographer Ajay Jain for an ultimate driving challenge that covers the entire span of the Himalayas from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh.
The journey will take place in two phases. The first leg, starting January 29, will commence from Nepal and end in Arunachal Pradesh and last 8-10 weeks. The second leg will start from Kashmir and end in Uttarakhand, ending where the first leg started. This will take place in May & June over 6-8 weeks. The drive is is being split into these two phases keeping weather conditions in mind.
Mr. Sharat Dhall, Managing Director, TripAdvisor India said, "TripAdvisor's vision is to help people around the world plan and have the perfect trip on any budget by providing them with unbiased reviews by real travelers. Driving across the full length of the Himalayas is a daunting task and we're proud to Sponsor Ajay in this endeavour. Ajay will use TripAdvisor hotel reviews in making his choices of stay along the road trip - a testimony to the India specific content of the site. Ajay will also share his hotel stay & travel experiences on TripAdvisor - making them available to millions of travelers across India and the world. We wish Ajay all the best and a safe trip!"
Speaking on the occasion, Pratik Mazumder, Marketing Head, Yatra.com, said, "Yatra has always proven to be a travel/destination pioneer, therefore, we take pride in joining hands with Ajay for this thrilling expedition and wish him success for this long journey. This step reinforces our travel expertise and we keenly look forward to seeing Ajay after 120 days to know his diverse travel experience, which would be shared with our audiences to educate them on our successful association with this voyage."
About TripAdvisor Media Network
TripAdvisor® Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts more than 36 million monthly visitors* across 15 popular travel brands: TripAdvisor®, www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.frequentflier.com, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independenttraveler.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com and www.virtualtourist.com. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 25 million monthly visitors*, 15 million registered members and 30 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover more than one million destinations, hotels, restaurants and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com), the U.K.(http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk), Ireland (http://www.tripadvisor.ie), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr), Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de), Italy (http://www.tripadvisor.it), Spain (http://www.tripadvisor.es), India (http://www.tripadvisor.in), Japan (http://www.tripadvisor.jp), Portugal and Brazil (http://www.tripadvisor.com.br), Sweden (http://www.tripadvisor.se), The Netherlands (http://nl.tripadvisor.com) and Canada (http://www.tripadvisor.ca). TripAdvisor also operates in China under the brand daodao.com (http://www.daodao.com) and Kuxun.cn (http://www.kuxun.cn). TripAdvisor® Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE).
TripAdvisor and the TripAdvisor logo are registered trademarks of TripAdvisor LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.
©2010 TripAdvisor LLC. All rights reserved.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix, July 2009
About Yatra.com
Yatra.com, rated as India's No. 1 travel website by Juxt Consult - India Online Survey 2008 is a one-stop-shop for all travel needs. From air tickets to hotel rooms to holiday packages to car rentals, yatra.com has everything to service today's traveler. With yatra.com, you can book air tickets over the internet, through their 24x7 customer care centre, Yatra.com Holiday Lounges or by simply using your mobile phone. Yatra.com gives you an access to the best travel deals across a myriad of national and international destinations. It is one of the largest consolidators of hotels in India. Yatra.com provides reservation for 4,000 hotels across 300 destinations in India. Yatra also has international tie-ups with all the major international airlines and provides real time access to over 90,000 hotels across the world. All products at yatra.com come with a best price guarantee and an assurance of instant bookings. Currently yatra.com is doing average revenue of Rs 80 crores a month and a volume of more than 6,500 air tickets and 300+ hotel room nights per day.
To view the photographs, please click on the link given below:
L-R Capt. Ajay Sood and Travel Blogger Ajay Jain during the flagoff ceremony of the Great Himalayan Drive.JPG
L-R Travel Blogger Ajay Jain along with Capt. Ajay Sood at the flag off ceremony of the Great Himalayan Drive.JPG
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Lakshita Sogani, 20:20 Media, +91 9899200649, lakshita@2020india.com
Nikhil Ganju, TripAdvisor, +91 9811299822, nganju@tripadvisor.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, TOURISM, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TRAVEL, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA Thumps the City
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010 03:09 PM IST (09:39 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Media & entertainment; Technology
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ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA Thumps the City
The most trusted Electronic Manufacturing show scheduled from 24-26 February, 2010 at Pragati Maidan New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- Organizes Conference in association with ELCINA "VISION FOR THE FUTURE" for Electronics industry professionals.
-- Introduction of ' Defence Pavilion' to discuss and create an an action plan for opportunities and challenges in Defence Electronics.
An evident reverberation in the electronics manufacturing industry will be noticed when South Asia's premiere exhibition- ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010 - "Global Marketplace and International Trade Exhibition for EMS, electronic components, material and production equipment" will instigate its edition in the city of New Delhi on 24 February, 2010.
ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA is the only international exhibition for this sector being organized in New Delhi and is proposed to be an annual event catering to needs of the electronics market in India. It is the sole platform for conducting business, networking and staying up-to-date with the latest electronic industry trends across the world.
ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA is being held with the support of all the major trade associations and trade bodies to offer maximum value to the industry and create opportunities for growth in this sector the market for which is growing exponentially. The major supporting associations include, ELCINA, MAIT, IPCA, TEMA, CEAMA, TEEMA, AEIS, ADCTA, FISME, ARIEA, CREMA,CLIK and ELIAP.
ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA is split into three main segments: around 45% components, c.35% production equipment and c.20% materials. International players represent a cross section of the shows' sectors, with all the major players being present at the Exhibition, there is international participation from UK, US, Belgium, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea and other representing countries like Israel and Romania.
"As the economy begins to gather momentum after the brief slowdown, technology and innovation will play a major role in driving consumer electronics to the next level. ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA will be of immense help for brands and OEMs to build their supplier base and at the same time connecting with the future in manufacturing. I look forward to ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA creating new ideas and viewpoints on the direction the industry should take and invite all my industry colleagues to attend and benefit from this exhibition"
Dr. Y.V. Verma, President, CEAMA
Mr. Robert John, President ELCINA and CEO, Amphenol Interconnect added "I am delighted to learn that IMAGES EXHIBITIONS is organizing 'ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010' in New Delhi. In this era of rapid growth in demand for electronics, the need for an effective platform for business development could not be more. I am confident that Electronics Next will serve this truly global industry to forge new alliances and create opportunities by bringing global and local players together. ELCINA looks forward to supporting the show and contribute to making it a vibrant event for supporting growth of the electronics market and manufacturing in India. I am happy that ELCINA is supporting this event and extend my best wishes for its success."
The exhibition provides the perfect backdrop for Industry leaders to get together and discuss the critical and progressive issues which will define the Vision for the future.
The Conference featured at ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010 will see the industry leaders and experts from key segments sharing their vision for the future of the industry.
This year there is a special focus on EMS, which is one of the major drivers of growth in the market across the entire value chain. In addition to all major EMS companies participating at ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010, the conference puts a spotlight on key factors influencing the growth of EMS as a sector.
Other major highlight and a first for Electronics trade exhibition is a dedicated approach to encourage solutions for the Defence sector.With a view to achieving techno-economic development in Indian Defence sector, India has adopted a two-pronged approach: one relates to creating a climate for the indigenous development of technology in the country, and the other deals with the transfer and adaptation of technology from advanced countries. ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA is a business platform which serves both the needs; development of the technology base in the country, as well as foreign collaborations, involving technology transfer, which are imperative for achieving technical competence in the defence sector.
"ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010 is much more than just a trade fair. It is also the information exchange for India's electronics industry. For this reason alone it is a must for all players in the electronics value chain. Conferences, forums and discussions with leading representatives from major companies will give you valuable information, insights and knowledge. Benefits that can only be had at the ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA." said Rajeev Chawla, Senior Vice President, Images Exhibitions, organizers of ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA.
As India witnesses growth in all segments in Electronics, PCs, Laptops, mobile phones, consumer, engineering and automotive electronics, aerospace and defence, ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA is recognized as a vital opportunity for professionals of Design and R&D of Electronics Manufacturers to catch up with the latest technology trends.
About Images Exhibitions:
IMAGES Exhibitions is part of the IMAGES Group. Headquartered in New Delhi, IMAGES Group is India's largest specialty multimedia organization, operating through a multi-channel approach encompassing media -- both print and digital, sector-specific business events and research and intelligence. Images have offices in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkatta, Mumbai and Düsseldorf to be able to serves its customers better.
IMAGES Exhibitions is a specialized trade exhibitions outfit providing an array of integrated marketing solutions in a variety of sectors including Electronics, Fashion, Jewellery, Footwear, among others. It reaches a coveted network of over a million industry professionals through its extensive database and trade exhibitions.
True to the mission of bridging the gap between buyers and sellers, it deliver results through focused and highly targeted trade exhibitions.
CONTACT DETAILS
Adarsh Verma, Images Exhibitions, +91 9999251621, adarshverma@imagesmultimedia.in
Mohit Budhija, Images Exhibitions, +91 9999689225, mohitbudhija@imagesmultimedia.in
KEYWORDS
PEOPLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, ELECTRONICS, MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010 03:09 PM IST (09:39 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Media & entertainment; Technology
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ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA Thumps the City
The most trusted Electronic Manufacturing show scheduled from 24-26 February, 2010 at Pragati Maidan New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- Organizes Conference in association with ELCINA "VISION FOR THE FUTURE" for Electronics industry professionals.
-- Introduction of ' Defence Pavilion' to discuss and create an an action plan for opportunities and challenges in Defence Electronics.
An evident reverberation in the electronics manufacturing industry will be noticed when South Asia's premiere exhibition- ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010 - "Global Marketplace and International Trade Exhibition for EMS, electronic components, material and production equipment" will instigate its edition in the city of New Delhi on 24 February, 2010.
ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA is the only international exhibition for this sector being organized in New Delhi and is proposed to be an annual event catering to needs of the electronics market in India. It is the sole platform for conducting business, networking and staying up-to-date with the latest electronic industry trends across the world.
ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA is being held with the support of all the major trade associations and trade bodies to offer maximum value to the industry and create opportunities for growth in this sector the market for which is growing exponentially. The major supporting associations include, ELCINA, MAIT, IPCA, TEMA, CEAMA, TEEMA, AEIS, ADCTA, FISME, ARIEA, CREMA,CLIK and ELIAP.
ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA is split into three main segments: around 45% components, c.35% production equipment and c.20% materials. International players represent a cross section of the shows' sectors, with all the major players being present at the Exhibition, there is international participation from UK, US, Belgium, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea and other representing countries like Israel and Romania.
"As the economy begins to gather momentum after the brief slowdown, technology and innovation will play a major role in driving consumer electronics to the next level. ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA will be of immense help for brands and OEMs to build their supplier base and at the same time connecting with the future in manufacturing. I look forward to ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA creating new ideas and viewpoints on the direction the industry should take and invite all my industry colleagues to attend and benefit from this exhibition"
Dr. Y.V. Verma, President, CEAMA
Mr. Robert John, President ELCINA and CEO, Amphenol Interconnect added "I am delighted to learn that IMAGES EXHIBITIONS is organizing 'ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010' in New Delhi. In this era of rapid growth in demand for electronics, the need for an effective platform for business development could not be more. I am confident that Electronics Next will serve this truly global industry to forge new alliances and create opportunities by bringing global and local players together. ELCINA looks forward to supporting the show and contribute to making it a vibrant event for supporting growth of the electronics market and manufacturing in India. I am happy that ELCINA is supporting this event and extend my best wishes for its success."
The exhibition provides the perfect backdrop for Industry leaders to get together and discuss the critical and progressive issues which will define the Vision for the future.
The Conference featured at ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010 will see the industry leaders and experts from key segments sharing their vision for the future of the industry.
This year there is a special focus on EMS, which is one of the major drivers of growth in the market across the entire value chain. In addition to all major EMS companies participating at ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010, the conference puts a spotlight on key factors influencing the growth of EMS as a sector.
Other major highlight and a first for Electronics trade exhibition is a dedicated approach to encourage solutions for the Defence sector.With a view to achieving techno-economic development in Indian Defence sector, India has adopted a two-pronged approach: one relates to creating a climate for the indigenous development of technology in the country, and the other deals with the transfer and adaptation of technology from advanced countries. ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA is a business platform which serves both the needs; development of the technology base in the country, as well as foreign collaborations, involving technology transfer, which are imperative for achieving technical competence in the defence sector.
"ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA 2010 is much more than just a trade fair. It is also the information exchange for India's electronics industry. For this reason alone it is a must for all players in the electronics value chain. Conferences, forums and discussions with leading representatives from major companies will give you valuable information, insights and knowledge. Benefits that can only be had at the ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA." said Rajeev Chawla, Senior Vice President, Images Exhibitions, organizers of ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA.
As India witnesses growth in all segments in Electronics, PCs, Laptops, mobile phones, consumer, engineering and automotive electronics, aerospace and defence, ELECTRONICS NEXT INDIA is recognized as a vital opportunity for professionals of Design and R&D of Electronics Manufacturers to catch up with the latest technology trends.
About Images Exhibitions:
IMAGES Exhibitions is part of the IMAGES Group. Headquartered in New Delhi, IMAGES Group is India's largest specialty multimedia organization, operating through a multi-channel approach encompassing media -- both print and digital, sector-specific business events and research and intelligence. Images have offices in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkatta, Mumbai and Düsseldorf to be able to serves its customers better.
IMAGES Exhibitions is a specialized trade exhibitions outfit providing an array of integrated marketing solutions in a variety of sectors including Electronics, Fashion, Jewellery, Footwear, among others. It reaches a coveted network of over a million industry professionals through its extensive database and trade exhibitions.
True to the mission of bridging the gap between buyers and sellers, it deliver results through focused and highly targeted trade exhibitions.
CONTACT DETAILS
Adarsh Verma, Images Exhibitions, +91 9999251621, adarshverma@imagesmultimedia.in
Mohit Budhija, Images Exhibitions, +91 9999689225, mohitbudhija@imagesmultimedia.in
KEYWORDS
PEOPLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, ELECTRONICS, MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY
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