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Siddhi Vinayak Logistic Ltd. Launches  “Driver’s Day” Campaign Ø India’s first CSR initiative in appreciation of drivers, the backbone of logistics industry to celebrated on 17 th September every year Ø Karisma Kapoor and Industry veterans grace the occasion to support the noble cause 23 rd August 2013  Mumbai, INDIA: Siddhi Vinayak Logistic Ltd., one of the fastest growing specialist road transportation and logistics company in India, today announced the launch of “Driver’s Day” Campaign, a one of its kind CSR initiative in appreciation of truck drivers, who are the backbone of road logistics industry. Actress, Karisma Kapoor and Industry veterans graced the occasion in support of the noble cause. Ankita Baid, President Commercial SVLL , Deepak Baid, Director SVLL, with Bollywood Actress, Kar is ma Kapoor revealing the  logo of Driver’s Day. As part of its CSR initiative, the company will celebrate 17 th Septem...

VODAFONE AND ICICI BANK BRING ‘M-Pesa ’ TO MUMBAI DRIVE FINANCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH 1400 TOUCH-POINTS IN THE REGION ‘M-Pesa’ facilitates money transfer and payments via mobile phone Mumbai: Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers and ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, today announced the launch of ‘M-Pesa’ - a unique mobile money transfer and payment service in Mumbai – the commercial capital of India. ‘M-Pesa’ is the trademark of Vodafone. The service was formally launched today by senior officials from Vodafone India viz. Bhuvanesh Pratap Singh , Operations Director –West , Arvind Vohra, Business Head – Mumbai and Suresh Sethi , Business Head –M-Pesa.   Suresh Sethi, Business Head –M-Pesa, Bhuvanesh Pratap Singh, Operations Director–West, Ravi Narayanan, Senior General Manager, ICICI Bank and Arvind Vohra, Business Head – Mumbai, at the launch of M-Pesa in Mumbai ‘M-Pesa’ empowers the unbanked and unde...

ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH PREMIERES  IN MAHARASHTRA               Wraith reaches second Indian city on  three-month tour       India tour to continue to Hyderabad, Chandigarh  and Ahmedabad      Wraith set to be the most luxurious four-seater  fastback in its segment Wraith, the newest Rolls-Royce model, received its Mumbai premiere, the second stop of its multi-city tour of India.  The tour, which began earlier this week in New Delhi, will allow customers to view the new Wraith for the first time in India. The tour will also include Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, where Rolls-Royce is due to launch its brand new showroom later this month. RRMC Wraith Premiers in Maharashtra - Herfried Hasenoehrl with Sharad Kachalia Wraith is set to be the Pinnacle four-seater Fastback in its segment, Wraith features a  luxurious, contemporary inter...

Ultra HNIs Cautious With Prolonged Economic Slowdown, But Maintain Their Lifestyle Mumbai, August 6, 2013: Kotak Wealth Management and CRISIL Research launched the third edition of the „Top of the Pyramid‟ report in Mumbai today. The report reveals the emerging trends about spending, investing and income patterns of India‟s Ultra High Networth Households (ultra HNHs) amidst prolonged economic uncertainty. In this edition, the report‟s special focus areas are: first, what a „luxury home‟ means to an Ultra High Networth Individual (ultra HNI) and their purchase pattern; and second, the understanding and importance of estate planning. The report states that the number of Indian ultra HNHs is estimated to have grown to around 100,900 in 2012-13, and is expected to triple to around 329,000 over the next five years. Consequently, the net worth of ultra HNHs is estimated to surge 4.5 times from an estimated Rs.86 trillion (86,000 billion) in 2012-13, to Rs.380 trillion (380...

Wital See Marketing Ltd. forays into retail with its Flagship Retail Chain - ‘Wee Stores’   Retail Chain launch by film-star Sridevi - Brand Ambassador for Wee Stores Wital See Marketing Ltd. India’s emerging business entity announced its foray into retail with the opening of its flagship retail chain ‘Wee Store’ in select cities across India. The event will also mark the launch of Wee Store’s TV commercial starring Sridevi, who is also the brand ambassador for the retail chain. Mr. Jyoti Narain, Executive Director, Wital See Marketing Ltd. said, “With rising aspiration levels backed by higher disposable incomes Indians today are seeking a global shopping experience. Looking at the potential of the retail sector, Wital See Marketing Ltd. has forayed into retail with its flagship retail chain ‘Wee Store’. With its tagline ‘Shopping Solutions’ Wee Stores will cater to diverse needs of consumers by providing quality products at affordable prices. Wee Store aims ...

SHEAFFER CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF FINE WRITING Commemorates its legacy by launching  2013  limited edition collections  William_Penn_CEO_Nikhil_Ranjan_holding_the_Sheaffer_Legacy_Heritage_Centennial_Limited_Edition_Gold_Pen_priced_at_INR_18_Lacs Mumbai, 31 st July 2013: In 1913, a gentleman named Walter A. Sheaffer began a company in the backroom of his jewellery store in Fort Madison, Iowa, USA. He had an idea about “pen-filling apparatus” that would work on a lever system and wanted to create ‘the pen.’ A century later, Sheaffer Pens has expanded across the world and continues to produce some of the most exclusive and innovative pens the world has ever seen. William_Penn_CEO_Nikhil_Ranjan_at_the_Shop-in-Shop_Concept_that_was_unveiled_at_Sheaffer_s_100_Years___More_Celebration William Penn, the largest distributor of Sheaffer pens in the world, celebrated the milestone of completing 100 years through the “ 100 Years & More - ...