BWI: WNS to Release Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Financial and Operating Results on July 14, 2016

Source : WNS Tuesday, July 5, 2016 5:30PM IST (12:00PM GMT)   NYSE:WNS(NYSE:WNS) WNS to Release Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Financial and Operating Results on July 14, 2016   Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and New York, United States WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a leading provider of global Business Process Management (BPM) services, today announced it will release its fiscal 2017 first quarter financial and operating results at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, July 14, 2016.   Following the release, WNS management will host a call on July 14, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern.  Chief Executive Officer, Keshav Murugesh, Chief Financial Officer, Sanjay Puria and Chief Operating Officer, Ronald Gillette will review the results of the fiscal 2017 first quarter ended June 30, 2016 on the teleconference.   To participate in the call, please use the following details: +1-888-656-9018; international dial-in +1-503-343-6030; participant passcode 40409180.   A replay will be available for one week following the call at +1-855-859-2056; international dial-in +1-404-537-3406; passcode 40409180, as well as on the WNS website, www.wns.com, beginning two hours after the end of the call.   About WNS   WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading global business process management company. WNS offers business value to 200+ global clients by combining operational excellence with deep domain expertise in key industry verticals including Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare and Utilities. WNS delivers an entire spectrum of business process management services such as finance and accounting, customer care, technology solutions, research and analytics and industry specific back office and front office processes. As of March 31, 2016, WNS had 32,388 professionals across 40 delivery centers worldwide including China, Costa Rica, India, Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, visit www.wns.com.   Safe Harbor Provision   This document includes information which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied are discussed in our most recent Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. WNS undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.   Media Contact Details David Mackey, Corporate SVP - Finance & Head of Investor Relations WNS (Holdings) Limited, ,+1 (201) 942-6261 , david.mackey@wns.com Archana Raghuram, Head – Corporate Communications WNS (Holdings) Limited, ,+91 (22) 40952397 , archana.raghuram@wns.com; pr@wns.com   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. To unsubscribe or modify your Business Wire India settings, please visit your profile page on Business Wire India. Connect with us on: Facebook | Twitter | Google+

BWI: Angel Broking Launches #Customer Service on Facebook & Twitter

Source : Angel Broking Tuesday, July 5, 2016 3:40PM IST (10:10AM GMT)   Angel Broking Launches #Customer Service on Facebook & Twitter Over 3 lakh customers to benefit from Day 1   Mumbai, Maharashtra, India In its continuous endeavor to enhance digital convenience and serve its customers better, Angel Broking, India's leading retail broking house, announced yet another initiative that ensures customers get their key account-related information at their fingertips – through Facebook and Twitter. The revolutionary new service from Angel Broking, aptly named #CustomerService, empowers the customer to take quicker investment decisions based on the status of their trading accounts and available balances in their trading accounts with Angel Broking. The firm currently caters to over 10 lakh customers and is confident that over 3 lakh customers will benefit from this service on the launch day itself.   The new service uses automated bots, which ensures that customers get the status of their transactions and balance instantly 24x7. A customer seeking any account related information and balance enquiry on trading account can send a message to official Facebook account or Twitter Account @AngelBrokingLtd by mentioning his/her customer id, within a few seconds; he receives an OTP on registered mobile number. A list of hashtags is received and customer replies with the relevant one to the same number and immediately he receives the relevant information. The End- End process is completed in just few seconds.   Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Vinay Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, Angel Broking, said, “Angel Broking has been a strong advocate of technology as an enabler of business, and with growing influence of Social Media as preferred and efficient mode of communication/interaction, it is logical for us to harness the utility of this powerful medium. With #CustomerService, we have delivered the benefits of digitization in the simplest form to our customers. We will continue to explore ways to leverage technology to continuously enhance the level of service to our customers.”   Hashtag Pre-sets  #accountinfo - Provides mobile no., email id & demat account number | #bal - Provides total Ledger Balance and Payout amount | #dealerinfo: Provides dealer name and contact number | #holding - Provides total client holdings with Angel Broking   Angel Broking also introduced an advance analytics-based service that significantly reduces the turnaround time for customers’ queries and service. This is done through a machine-learning model that uses algorithms to train a specific model on previous emails of customers and automatically classifies the new emails under the concerned department. The tool helps to route the data to concerned team/person, resulting in a faster resolution to the problems raised by customers. It also uses predictive analytics and supervised/unsupervised learning in business processes to automate, speed up day-to-day activities and enhance user experience.   A major digital push is underway at Angel Broking, the firm has recorded a 50% rise in online Trading in FY 2016. With online services & sales rapidly growing, Angel Broking is expecting that majority of its transactions to happen through online channels by the end of this year.   About Angel Broking Angel Broking Pvt. Ltd., is today one of the leading Indian stock broking houses, with a focus on retail business and a commitment to provide “real value for money” to its clients. The Angel Broking Group is a member of the BSE, NSE and the country’s two leading commodity exchanges, the NCDEX and MCX. Angel Broking provides a wide range of personalized wealth-management and investment services to its retail clients. These include Stock and Commodity Trading, Portfolio Advisory and Management Services, Investment Advisory Services, Distribution of Mutual Funds, IPOs, Personal Loans and Insurance, as well as E-broking & Depository services – all supported by intensive research and a six sigma-backed Quality Assurance program. Angel Broking Group provides its value-added services to over 9 lakh individual retail investors through its nationwide network of 132 branches, including 17 regional hubs 8400+ registered sub-brokers/business associates and an all India employee strength of 3500+. Angel Broking has one of the largest trading terminal bases (16,308 terminals) in the country, and the largest sub-broker network on the NSE, clocking one of the largest volumes in the industry. The company’s shareholders include International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-investment arm of the World Bank.    Media Contact Details Jayesh Shinde, Head – Corporate Communications Angel Broking, ,+91-9867779919 , jayesh.shinde@angelbroking.com Tayyab Imadi, Group Head Metigon, ,+91-9967212492 , tayyab.imadi@metigon.com   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. To unsubscribe or modify your Business Wire India settings, please visit your profile page on Business Wire India. Connect with us on: Facebook | Twitter | Google+

BWI: Indian Football Player Arjuna Awardee Baichung Bhutia Inaugurates Chennais Amirta Admission Office in Koyambedu

Source : Chennais Amirta Tuesday, July 5, 2016 2:55PM IST (9:25AM GMT)   Indian Football Player Arjuna Awardee Baichung Bhutia Inaugurates Chennais Amirta Admission Office in Koyambedu   Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Indian Football Player Arjuna Awardee Padma Shri Mr. Baichung Bhutia has inaugurated Admission Office of Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management in a launch event organized at the site in Koyambedu recently.   Mr. Boominathan, CEO; Mr. J. Leo Prasath, Dean – Academics; Mrs. Kavitha Nandakumar, COO of Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management; Mr. Jai Nanak Singh, Managing Director, Training Minds, Malaysia; Mr. S.K. Kalaiarasan, Managing Director, Tharshal Academy, Malaysia were others present.           Owing to the growing need year on year for such an interface to facilitate easy access of information on the programmes offered by the college, the institution has strategically chosen Koyambedu that is well connected to help aspirants from different parts of the city and its suburbs. This is the one among a total of 5 offices in the city.   Of 1000 sq ft size and located at the address Ten Square Mall, Ground Floor, Near CMBT, Koyambedu the new office is armed with expert counsellors who will answer queries regarding the course offerings, job opportunities with regard to hospitality/ hotel management, course fee, internships, future of the hotel industry, opportunities abroad, etc.   About Chennais Amirta:   Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management is an institution providing an ideal atmosphere for dynamic and focused learning. It is a brand that has a rich legacy and provides opportunities for participating in the new dimensions of hospitality. The institute’s success lies on the faculties and the students themselves. We believe that a person’s potential is defined by the work that one do in the present. That is the reason, passion for learning is given more importance than high marks and grades. Photo Caption: Indian Football Player Arjuna Awardee Padma Shri Mr. Baichung Bhutia has inaugurated Admission Office of Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management at the site in Koyambedu recently. Mr. Jai Nanak Singh, MD – Training Minds, Malaysia; Mr. Baichung Bhutia, Indian Football Player; Mr. Boominathan, CEO, Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management are also seen in the picture   Media Contact Details Kavitha, COO Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management, ,+91-9042099745   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. To unsubscribe or modify your Business Wire India settings, please visit your profile page on Business Wire India. Connect with us on: Facebook | Twitter | Google+

BWI: Diamond Prices Slide in June

Source : Rapaport Group Tuesday, July 5, 2016 2:05PM IST (8:35AM GMT)   Diamond Prices Slide in June 1 Ct. RAPI - 0.7% in 2Q   New York, United States Polished diamond prices fell in June and sentiment softened after relatively weak Las Vegas and Hong Kong shows. Steady U.S. demand is supporting the market but overall demand is sluggish. Brexit, the U.S. election and continued weakness in China’s luxury sector are fueling uncertainty.   The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat, GIA-graded diamonds fell 0.5 percent in June. RAPI for 0.30-carat diamonds dropped 1.6 percent, while RAPI for 0.50-carat diamonds slid 0.4 percent. RAPI for 3-carat diamonds declined 2.4 percent.   RAPI for 1-carat diamonds fell 0.7 percent in the second quarter, reversing some of the gains made in the first three months of the year. The index rose 0.7 percent in the first half of 2016.    RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™)   June 2Q 2016   1H 2016 Y2Y Changes at July 1 RAPI 0.3 ct. -1.6% -3.9% 1.8% -3.2% RAPI 0.5 ct. -0.4% -1.0%  4.1% -2.1% RAPI 1.0 ct. -0.5% -0.7%  0.7% -4.7% RAPI 3.0 ct. -2.4% -5.6% -8.4% -16.5% © Copyright 2016, Rapaport USA Inc. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) is the average asking price in hundred $/ct. of the 10 percent best priced diamonds, for each of the top 25 quality round diamonds (D-H, IF-VS2, GIA-graded, RapSpec-A3 and better) offered for sale on RapNet - Rapaport Diamond Trading Network.    Diamond markets slowed in the second quarter with selective buyers pushing for deeper discounts. Polished inventory continued to rise and prices came under pressure, while rough trading remained resilient. There is a steady demand for commercial-quality SI-clarity goods, while demand is weak for better quality and large diamonds.   Rough trading was steady in June but slowed after the De Beers sight. De Beers sold $560 million worth of rough in June and its sales increased 12 percent to an estimated $3.02 billion in the first half of the year. De Beers and ALROSA kept prices steady on average but prices have started to soften on the secondary market and at auctions. Rough prices must come down in the third quarter for manufacturers to maintain profitability.   Liquidity is tightening as banks are withdrawing from the industry. Standard Chartered’ s  decision to exit “high risk” diamond lending will result in the industry losing approximately $2 billion in credit, while Antwerp Diamond Bank continues to wind down its $1.5 billion book.       “The diamond industry is being challenged by low profitability, tight liquidity and sluggish demand. It is vital that rough diamond producers maintain price levels that ensure profitability and liquidity in the manufacturing sector during these uncertain times. Producers must increase their marketing spend to ensure generic diamond engagement ring demand from U.S. Millennial consumers,” said Martin Rapaport, Chairman of the Rapaport Group.   The Rapaport Monthly Report can be purchased at store.rapaport.com/monthly-report   Media Contact Details Rapaport, media@diamonds.net, Sherri Hendricks, U.S., ,+1-702-893-9400 Gabriella Laster, International, ,+1-718-521-4976 Manisha Mehta, Mumbai, ,+91-9769930065   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. To unsubscribe or modify your Business Wire India settings, please visit your profile page on Business Wire India. Connect with us on: Facebook | Twitter | Google+

BWI: Bengal Warriors Take a Break at ibis

Source : AccorHotels Tuesday, July 5, 2016 12:00PM IST (6:30AM GMT)   PAR:AC:ENEPA:AC(PAR:AC:EN)(EPA:AC) Bengal Warriors Take a Break at ibis ibis and Bengal Warriors team up for Pro Kabaddi League 2016   New Delhi, Delhi, India ibis, the international economy hotel brand of AccorHotels, has teamed up with the Bengal Warriors, one of the most popular Pro Kabaddi League teams for the 2016 edition of the League. As the spirited team’s proud hospitality partner, ibis hotels across India are all geared up to host the Bengal Warriors for the 2016 league schedule which began on 25 June 2016 and concludes by 28 July 2016. The ibis brand is built around modernity, comfort and availability and will be the home of the Bengal Warriors as they rest it out from their busy schedule.   The Bengal Warriors feature some of the finest Indian and international wrestling talent and are competitors to reckon with. The Bengal Warriors’ this season are led from the front by star wrestler, Nilesh Shinde and feature rising star, Jang Kun Lee. Not to miss is the team’s Chief ‘motivational’ officer, young comedian and star of ‘India’s Got Talent’, Akshat Singh.   The Bengal Warriors will be staying at the ibis and Novotel network of hotels during the tournament schedule. Their itinerary will include stays at the ibis New Delhi Aerocity, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, Mercure Hyderabad KCP, ibis Jaipur and ibis Bengaluru City Center, at various stages from the last week of June until the end of July.   A demanding, daily regimen intensified by peak performance demands of the Pro Kabaddi League place a lot of challenges on wrestlers. ibis’ revolutionary bedding concept, ‘Sweet Bed™ by ibis’ is all that a Bengal Warrior needs at the end of a gruelling day to rejuvenate. ibis ensures the perfect atmosphere so that guests world over enjoy a happy sleep.   ibis hotels provide a high level of service in their category with a 24x7 dedicated team at the disposal for its guests and a signature multi-cuisine restaurant which provides an eight-hour non-stop breakfast concept starting 4:00 am and until 12 noon.  These adaptations are reflective of the hotel’s commitment to service quality and effective customization for meeting the needs of its guests, and most certainly for the Bengal Warriors unique needs.   Speaking about the partnership, Arif Patel, Vice President Sales, Marketing and Distribution, India said, “This is a unique partnership for it is outside of the traditional sports like cricket or football. The Pro Kabaddi League is doing a remarkable job in rejuvenating a historically popular sport by giving it a national platform and unprecedented reach and marketing resources.” He further added, “The Bengal Warriors represent an indomitable spirit much akin to brand ibis with a fast growing network in India and around the world. We look forward to having the Bengal Warriors stay with us at ibis.”                                                                                             ABOUT IBIS   ibis, AccorHotels’ economy brand, promises modernity, comfort and service at the best price.   The brand innovates constantly to offer its guests even more modernity, comfort and availability.It created revolutionary bedding concept Sweet Bed™ by ibis; welcoming, designer common areas and the modern food and beverage offer, ibis kitchen. It also cultivates the spirit of service that drives each of its employees. Ibis is recognized across the world for its quality, reliability and commitment to the environment.  It was created in 1974 and is now the European leader in economy hotels and the fourth hotel chain in its category worldwide with over 1,000 hotels and 134,000 rooms in 64 countries.   www.ibis.com   ACCORHOTELS IN INDIA   In India, AccorHotels operates a network of 7 distinctive brands underpinned by operational excellence, while embracing its European heritage. With 39 hotels across key destinations in the country, AccorHotels is uniquely placed as the only international hotel group with brands that span across all segments from luxury to budget.   As the leader in operating hotels and convention centres, AccorHotels currently manages the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Lavasa International Convention Centre and Novotel Visakhapatnam The, the largest all-sea facing convention centre on the east coast of India supporting the growing MICE market segment. Additionally, AccorHotels will add the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre in its portfolio towards the later part of this year.   ABOUT ACCORHOTELS   AccorHotels is a Group united by a shared passion for hospitality and driven by a shared promise to make everyone Feel Welcome. Over 190,000 women and men in 3,900 AccorHotels establishments look after thousands of guests every day in 92 countries.   AccorHotels is the world’s leading hotel operator and offers its customers, partners and employees:   its dual expertise as a hotel operator and franchisor (HotelServices) and a hotel owner and investor (HotelInvest); a large portfolio of internationally renowned brands covering the full spectrum, with luxury (Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery by Sofitel, Grand Mercure, The Sebel), midscale (Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter, Adagio) economy (ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget, adagio access and hotelF1) establishments; a powerful marketplace and loyalty program Le Club AccorHotels almost half a century of commitment to corporate citizenship and solidarity with the PLANET 21 program.   Accor SA shares are listed on the Euronext Paris exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and traded in the USA on the OTC marketplace (Code: ACRFY)                                                                                                                                           Follow news on Accor:                                                                         http://www.twitter.com/accorhotelsnews     Book a hotel: www.accorhotels.com www.accorhotels-group.com   Follow news on Accor:                                                        https://twitter.com/accorhotels| www.accorhotels-group.com   Media Contact Details Amisha Gutgutia, Manager – Communications & Loyalty Programme AccorHotels, ,+91-9899700171 ,+91 (124) 7145630 , amisha.gutgutia@accor.com   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. 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