BWI: Kalamandir Receives PowerBrands Rising Stars 2012

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Kalamandir
Wednesday, September 05, 2012 02:15 PM IST (08:45 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, Fashion, People; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Retailers
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Kalamandir Receives PowerBrands Rising Stars 2012


Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Wednesday, September 05, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- Kalamandir (India's Rising Brands Chosen by Indian Consumer) also Mr Prasad Chalavadi (founder,chairman & Manging Director,Kalamandir) was felicitated with the PowerBrands Rising Entrepreneur of the year Award 2012.

Kalamandir South India's favorite designer saree destination was awarded On 29th of August 2012, dignitaries, business tycoons, bollywood icons, celebrities & socialites from India and the UAE descended to the Jumeirah Emirates Towers,Dubai to witness the launch of 'Power Brands Rising Stars 2012-13' at the PowerBrands International event. An initiative by Planman Media, the Power Brands Signature Series event, was supported by His Highness Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan - Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE. On his behalf Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State graced the evening as the Chief Guest. Special guests included His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, Under Secretary - UAE Ministry of Economy, His Excellency M.K.Lokesh - the Indian Ambassador to UAE and His Excellency Sanjay Verma - The Consul General of India to Dubai. A spectacular fashion show specially put together by Ace Designer Manish Malhotra was one of the highlights of the evening.

Sai Silks Kalamandir Ltd is a group of companies with several top brands under its umbrella which have a strong presence in the Indian market.

Excited about the prestigious awards, Mr. Kalyan Annam of Sai Silks Kalamandir Ltd said, "We, at Kalamandir, are overwhelmed at being chosen for this esteemed award. We are grateful to our customers and other supporters for helping us win the title "PowerBrand Rising Star". These awards motivate us to bring better products to our customers and serve them even better."

The organizers of the event, the PlanMan Media focus on business leaders like CEOs, Presidents and Chairs of leading international and national retailers who believe in bringing forth a change and based on stringent criteria, confer the Awards for Retail Excellence. Based on various factors, they selected Sai Silks Kalamandir Ltd for the Year Award.

Reacting to the "Power Brand Rising Star" award, Mr. Kalyan Annam of Kalamandir commented "It is such an honor for Kalamandir to be awarded this title! In fact, we have always endeavored to be at the forefront of changes in our industry, bringing the very best in fashion to our customers and make it a point to always appreciate our customers with great deals without compromising on quality. We are committed to continuing this policy."

The Sai Silks Kalamandir Ltd group, now a Master Brand and Retailer of the Year for excellence in traditional fashion and lifestyle retailing is poised to grow even further, fueled by the receipt of these two prestigious awards.

About Sai Silks Kalamandir Ltd.

The group, Sai Silks Kalamandir Ltd., is a leading designer apparel store with its presence across Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka. Their flagship brand Kalamandir is South India's favorite destination for designer sarees. Established in 2005 in Hyderabad, the group operates 26 retail stores out of which eleven stores are under the flagship brand KALAMANDIR with four in Hyderabad, five in Bangalore and one each in Vijaywada& Guntur. Their brand Sindoor has also presence in Big Bazaar ,BhartiWal-mart & SPAR.

Kalamandir is a complete family store featuring a breathtaking range of world-class designer silk sarees, fancy sarees, ready-to-wear, menswear and children's wear. The store also features 916 jewelry with a choice ranging from casual wear to traditional wear and party wear, bridal wear and competitively priced Jewelry. Kalamandir offers a delightful shopping experience for the entire family.

To view the photographs, please click on the links given below:

Mr Prasad Chalavadi (Founder, Chairman & Director - Kalamandir) receiving the PowerBrands Rising Entrepreneur of the year award from Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri, Editor-in-Chief Planman Media and Honorary Director IIPM

Mr Kalyan Annam (CEO,Kalamandir) receiving the Powerbrands Rising Stars 2012 from Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri, Editor-in-Chief Planman Media and Honorary Director IIPM
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