TIMES NETWORK LAUNCHES THE ‘MAKE IN INDIA SUMMIT AND AWARDS’

·         To support the Prime Minister’s macro vision ‘Make In India’

·         Seven organizations bagged the prestigious ‘TIMES NETWORK - Make In India Awards’

·         A premium gathering of India’s top policy makers, bureaucrats and leaders from diverse sectors

Delhi, October 19, 2016: TIMES NETWORK, a part of India’s largest media conglomerate, The Times Group, launched their IP property, the ‘Make In India Summit and Awards’. The day-long initiative took place onOctober 18^th, 2016, at Taj Palace, New Delhi and was attended by some of the most valued dignitaries in India. The special guests of honour at the event included high profile names such as Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS (Independent Charge), Ministry of Commerce & Industry; Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister Textiles; andChaudhary Birender Singh, Union Minister Steel and other key speakers such as Ramesh Abhishek, Secretary, DIPP; Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog; Banmali Agrawala, President & CEO, GE, South Asia; Baba Kalyani, CMD, Bharat Forge; Arun Tiwari, CMD, Union Bank Of India to name a few. The summit aimed to lay out key imperatives and framework for turning the vision of ‘Make In India’ into a reality.

The summit kicked off with the welcome address by Sandeep Gurumurthi, Executive Editor, ET NOW, followed by a keynote address by Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS (Independent Charge), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The panel discussions covered topics such as – India – The Global Manufacturing Hub; Brand – Make In India; Feeding A Billion People – The Role of Food Processing Industry; Make In India – More Than Just A Slogan and so on.

The panel discussion was followed by the ‘Make In India’ award ceremony where seven organisations were awarded for their remarkable work in taking this initiative further in their respective industries. The event concluded with the closing remarks by Executive Director, HUL, Mr. Pradeep Banerjee.

Commenting about the awards, Ashit Kukian President Revenue – Times Network, said, “Times Network is home to India’s most influential television audiences and caters to the diaspora across continents. Hence, it was only fitting that we host the summit to provide a platform for some of the most celebrated thought leaders to ideate on one of the key sectors responsible for India’s development. ‘Make In India Awards’ render impetus to the socio-economic growth of the nation, enabling India to become a global leader. It seeks to honor the contribution of companies, organizations, institutes, which are an epitome of excellence in their chosen area of interest. The Make in India campaign, that just turned two, created a major impact through various policies and initiatives and we are honored that such valued dignitaries graced the Make in India Summit with their presence and addressed the gathering, helping us to take this initiative further.”

Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani - Union Minister Textile, said, "We need to celebrate the success of Indian brands and the notable work done by our own people. The textile industry is an exciting sector from the manufacturing perspective and we are trying to pool in our strengths across ministries. Also the traditional skills need to be engaged to the modern technology and the industry academia must be strengthened not only domestically but internationally. In the coming days, Textile going technical and digital would surely be beneficial. We are exploring possibilities to establish direct connect between artisans & global buyers."

Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS (Independent Charge), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, said, "Make in India, Make for India, all aim to make India a global manufacturing power and with momentum on our side we look to contribute at least 25% of India’s GDP through manufacturing sector which currently lies between 13-14%. India has crossed 3.5% of the market globally in the textile sector. Digitisation is an active component where the government is spending a lot of money on technology and technical expertise who are also working together towards this. The government is also in talks with the rail ministry on how freight cost can be reduced. Another area the government is moving forward is the trade facilitation in the service sector."

The ‘TIMES NETWORK Make In India Summit’ was presented by Hindustan Unilever Limited, powered by Union Bank of India, Supported by DIPP and Industry Partner CII. The ‘Times Network Make In India Awards’ were presented by Union Bank Of India, powered by Hindustan Unilever Limited, Supported by DIPP and Industry Partner CII. The entire event will be converted into 5 episodes, each to be telecast on TIMES NOW– India’s No. 1 English News channel and ET NOW - India’s No.1 Business News channel. The episodes will be aired right through the month of November.

The ‘Make In India’ Awardees are:

Sr.No	Award Category	Winners
1	Largest Investment for Make in India	GE India
2	Largest exporter through Make in India	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
3	Indigenization through Make in India	Bharat Forge Ltd
4	New Hi-technology for Make in India	Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
5	Smart Manufacturing for Make in India	Bosch India
6	Game Changer of Make in India	PATANJALI AYURVED Ltd
7	Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Present Sustainable manufacturing for Make in India	Tata Steel

Ugam Analysis of Exclusive Smartphones by Amazon India and Flipkart for the 2016 Festive Season

The analysis provides insight on exclusive smartphones by Amazon India and Flipkart based on online shopper intent signals.

MUMBAI – October 18, 2016 – Smartphones is one of the most important product categories for online retailers in India. This festive season, major online retailers chose to compete on exclusive smartphones, as exclusive models account for almost 75 percent of total online smartphones sales in India [1]. But which exclusive smartphones do shoppers actually prefer and which retailers carry them? To find out,Ugam, a global leader in managed analytics, today released a study that analyses the online shopper intent signals of exclusive smartphones offered by Amazon India and Flipkart during the festive season. The study further analyses which retailers offer competitive prices for the smartphones that shoppers prefer.

The highlights of the study include the following:

1.       Amazon offered majority of the top 20 most-preferred exclusive smartphones.

Based on online shopper intent data, Amazon offered 70 percent (14 out of 20) of the most-preferred exclusive smartphones. This includes smartphones such as the Moto G Plus, Lenovo Zuk Z1 and the OnePlus2.

2.       Not so exclusive – Half of the top exclusive smartphones by Flipkart were also available on Amazon.

50 percent (three out of six) of the most-preferred exclusive smartphones by Flipkart were also available for purchase on Amazon. These included the Lenovo K3 Note, LeEco Le 2, and the Lenovo Vibe K5. Flipkart was priced lower than Amazon for two out of those three smartphones.

3.       Amazon was priced the lowest for more than half of the exclusive smartphones available on both websites.

Of the 60 exclusive smartphones we analysed, 17 exact models were available for purchase on both Amazon India and Flipkart. Amazon was priced lowest for 53 percent (9 out of 17) of these exact smartphones.

4.       Amazon’s exclusives were priced lower than the models with similar specifications available on Flipkart.

Out of 31 Amazon exclusives, Flipkart had 29 smartphones that were similar in specifications. Of these, 28 were available for purchase. We found that Amazon’s exclusives were priced lower for 57 percent (16 out of 28) of the models with similar specs available on Flipkart.

5. Flipkart’s exclusives were priced lower than the models with similar specifications available on Amazon.

Out of 29 Flipkart exclusives, Amazon had 9 smartphones that were similar in specifications. We found that Flipkart’s exclusives were priced lower for 67 percent (6 out 9) of the models with similar specs available on Amazon.

“The Indian ecommerce war is more intense than ever.  Today, stellar growth is no longer enough; winning market share is key”, said Mihir Kittur co-founder and chief innovation officer at Ugam.  “Retailers should leverage online shopper intent signals, such as search, reviews, ratings and social media data to inform better selection and pricing decisions and, thereby, drive a competitive edge in this ultra-competitive landscape.”

Analysis methodology
This analysis demonstrates how retailers can assess their online assortment and pricing to improve their competitiveness during peak shopping seasons.

To identify the trending products, Ugam first selected all the exclusive smartphone models available on Amazon and Flipkart as of September 28, 2016. We then used Ugam’s proprietary big data platform to collect and aggregate consumer demand data such as the search volume, social media signals, and online reviews and ratings, which calculates a popularity score for each product called Shopper Intent Score (SIS).

The availability of similar products was identified by checking which smartphones on a competitor’s site has specifications similar to an exclusive smartphone. These specifications include the screen size, operating system, processor type, storage capacity, RAM and battery capacity. Ugam then tracked prices for matched products across Amazon and Flipkart to find out which retailers are priced the lowest as on October 6, 2016.

For more information on Ugam’s Pricing and Assortment solutions, please visit http://www.ugamsolutions.com/retailers.

[1] Economic Times, Amazon and Flipkart bank on online exclusives for festive bounty
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/54398273.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Do You Have 2 Minutes? Yes? Find Out What Celebrity Women from Different Spheres of Life Do!

‘O’ for October,‘C’ for Care& ‘D’ for Detection

Apart from October being known for the famous Oktober fest in Europe, in India we wish to stand for something more significant. For the uninitiated, October is observed as ‘International Breast Cancer Awareness Month’.

Research says breast cancer is one of the fastest rising cancer types amongst women. More than half of the cases are detected in stage 3 or 4, thus inhibiting any chances for cure. Hence the only way for prevention is raising awareness through early detection, treatment and cure.

As part of our Public Service Campaign, AurDikhao, a digital media channel in association with Dr Aneel Murarka and Manish Murarka - promoter's of Ample Missiion Events Entertainment and more LLP have developed a full-fledged campaign called #DetectToDefeat

The campaign provides an opportunity to witness more than 10 short videos featuring 16 women celebrities from different fields. Each of these videos convey the message in a unique style. Here’s the irresistible list of who’s who come together for the cause:

Bollywood:

Sunny Leone (https://goo.gl/LkoGsQ)

TapseePannu (https://goo.gl/PEYY50)

Director:

DivyaKhosla Kumar (https://goo.gl/rYRHDI)

Television:

Divyanka Tripathi (https://goo.gl/w4e4On)

Kritika Kamra

Disha Parmar (https://goo.gl/w4e4On)

Devoleena Bhattacharjee (https://goo.gl/w4e4On)

Sargun Mehta

Politicians:

Shaina NC

Singers:

Sunidhi Chauhan (https://goo.gl/5OjNPg)

Neeti Mohan (https://goo.gl/UY0YqS)

Anchor:

Shibani Dandekar (https://goo.gl/Qk7iUe)

Models:

Poonam Pandey (https://goo.gl/iJio8v)

Regional Cinema:

Priya Bapat (https://goo.gl/jnGp83)

Dancers:

Shakti Mohan (https://goo.gl/UY0YqS)

Digital:

Gaurav Gera as ‘Chutki’ (https://goo.gl/ab5AS3)

“Breast Cancer is one of the fastest rising cancer types in women. As prevention is better than cure, detection becomes necessary and hence the awareness campaign. When female population of India is 48%, it is a necessity to take a step and being a philanthropist, I always strive to make a difference in the society”

- Aneel Murarka, noted philanthropist and founder of Ample Mission Foundation

"My team has entirely conceptualized and put together this campaign with 15 women celebrities in a record time of 15 days, thus literally shooting a celeb a day! We chose these women to break the ice when it comes to discussion on breast cancer awareness. The numbers we found out are alarming and what troubled us, or, rather intrigued is the fact that breast cancer is detectable at an early stage and hence curable. Every celebrity was equally willing to be a part of this and helped in the execution of the campaign"

- Aditya Bhat, Project Head & Founder-CEO, Aur Dikhao

A special thanks to Facebook India for sharing best practices that will help the campaign videos utilize the respective talent communities on Facebook more effectively through a new feature called ‘Crossposted videos’. We have also activated a special profile frame for the campaign which carries the key message of ‘Detect to Defeat’, which both pages and profiles can use to spread the word further. The celebrities involved in the campaign have also been showing their support by putting up the special profile frame.

To show your support, kindly change your Facebook profile frames using http://bit.ly/2edb0sT

AurDikhao’s and Ample Missiion's previously launched video ‘#DontLetHerGo’on Swachh Bharat Abhiyanfeaturing the reigning Queen of Bollywood KanganaRanautas Goddess Lakshmi and the Shehnshah of Bollywood,AmitabhBachchangot an endorsement from our HonorablePMNarendraModi (Link). Prior to that, an initiative towards anti-smoking, AurDikhao came up with ‘11 Minutes’ featuring Sunny Leone, AlokNath and Deepak Dobriyal (Link). The film bagged an organic 4 million views in just 4 days and received appreciation from across the industry.

              

Music for Vision Concerts in Mumbai and Delhi Mark New Phase in Global Campaign to Eradicate Cataract Blindness

Unique Indo-US Musical Collaboration to Raise Awareness

HelpMeSee Promotes Training of Cataract Surgeons to Achieve Cataract Surgical Backlog Free Districts in Indiaby 2020

Mumbai, October 18^th, 2016: The unique Music for Vision concerts being held at Mumbai and Delhi in October marks the start of a new phase in the Global Campaign to eradicate Preventable Cataract Blindness with a target to promote training of cataract surgeons and achieve surgical backlog free districts in some of the poorest and most backward parts of India by 2020. India has the largest cataract-affected population in the world – nearly 15 million.

The Concerts

The concerts, being held at the prestigious NCPA, Mumbai and Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi are a unique Indo-US musical collaboration that brings together leading international musicians. They are presented by HelpMeSee and Music for Life International (MFLI), two well-known international organisations. The dates of the concerts are October 20^th at Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai and October 23^rd at Siri Fort auditorium, Delhi.

They will feature legendary Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan; distinguished US based conductor and MFLI Artistic Director, George Mathew; renowned American violinist; Elmira Darvarova (the first woman ever to serve as Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York); and the Bombay Chamber Orchestra which has brought orchestral music to Indian audiences for more than half a century. The concerts will feature iconic works by Indian and American composers, Amjad Ali Khan who will be soloist in his Samaagam Concerto for Sarod and Orchestra, and Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring respectively.

MFLI Artistic Director George Mathew observed, “Music has the capacity not only to bring people together for a cause, it has frequently and can become the vehicle to illuminate the cause. Aaron Copland’s iconic ballet music is a powerful metaphor for the gift of vision that HelpMeSee seeks to bring to millions of people affected by cataract in India and beyond.”

India Vision: A Five Year Perspective

HelpMeSee, which has successfully trained and supported 242 partner surgeons in nine countries who performed over 248,000 surgeries, created India’s first ‘Cataract-surgical backlog free’ district in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh in 2014 and subsequently replicated this in another four districts (two each in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh).

Through advanced training of at least 20 surgeons each in every district, HelpMeSee partner organizations and surgeons expect to carry out millionsof surgeries across India by 2020 with the aim of creating cataract surgical backlog free districts in some of the most remote and backward regions in the country.

HelpMeSee has opened the world’s first virtual reality based simulation learning development centre in Mumbai. The learning development centre uses hi-fidelity simulator training systems that are based on aviation pilot training simulator technology.

The HelpMeSee India Foundation campaign is supported by an India Advisory Board with eminent business leaders,eMr Ranjit Shahani, VC &MD, Novartis, MrPradip Shah, Founder, Chairman of IndAsia Fund Advisors, Mr. Sunil Mehta, Chairman and MD, SPM Advisers and distinguished personalities, Ms HemaMalini and Mr Kapil Dev, Mrs. Subhalakshmi Khan amongst others.

Jacob Mohan Thazhathu, President and CEO, HelpMeSee said, “Affordable, high quality cataract surgery, is the underlying cause of cataract blindness, which constitutes more than half of all blindness in the world. By promoting training of 20 skilled cataract surgeons in every district and cost of surgery at Rs.7,000, cataract blindness elimination can achieve significant economic impact. Effective public-private partnerships will leave no blind person behind and we can eliminate cataract blindness in India.”

INDIGO DELI BANDRA IS BACK AND THE BAR HAS NOW BEEN RAISED

Mumbai, 14th October 2016: In the summer of 2012, Indigo Deli started its journey in the food district of Mumbai, Bandra, and soon became a favorite neighborhood café. And now, after serving over approximately 200,000 guests within its 4 functional years, it has been revamped and given a new lease on life.

While the space has retained a few of its signature elements, the look has been upped and made more contemporary with the inclusion of a brand new bar and relaxed outside lounging area. Speaking on this revamp is Mr. Anurag Katriar, CEO, deGustibus Hospitality, "There is a clear shift in consumption trends in the F&B industry with liquor consumption on a definite rise. We at Indigo Deli are committed to remain current with the changing trend and have hence decided to add a new feature of a display bar in all new Indigo Delis, including the recently launched outposts at Cyber hub & Powai and soon-to-launch outpost in Pune. The Bandra unit of Indigo Deli was to undergo a scheduled renovation and we decided to use the opportunity to add the feature of a bar here too. The Bar menu will be complemented with an exciting array of bar snacks menu too. Priced right, we expect the bar to add a new sparkling dimension to the time-tested Indigo Deli experience"

Last evening, Indigo Deli was re-launched in association with Chandon. The Brand Ambassador for Chandon, “Rohan Jelkie” worked the bar and kept the guests beyond happy with some delicious cocktails which were especially concocted for the evening, including Sparkling Wine Elderflower Spritzer & Bollywood Punch. The guests were also introduced to the new bar nibbles menu at Indigo Deli consisting of some super yummy treats like the Old Monk Glazed Chicken Wings with blue cheese dip, Ham & Onion Croquettes and Mushroom Basil Pepper Salt.

Also spotted enjoying the new bar over an interesting mix of nibbles and cocktails were Riyaaz Amlani (CEO Impresario Hospitality Pvt Ltd), Jaccky Bhagnani (Bollywood Actor), Dilip Vengsarkar (Renowned cricketer) with wife Manali Vengsarkar, Vikas Bahl (Bollywood film director and producer), Mandana Karimi (Actress and ex Big Boss contestant) and Anushka Manchanda (Singer) to name a few.

Details:

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 AM

Address: Fatima Villa, Building No. 8, 29th Road, Pali Naka, Bandra West, Mumbai

Reservation: 022 2643 8100

Havmor Rolls-out New Ice Cream Flavors

This festive season introduces Fresh Sitafal, Tajmahal & Dil Khush Ice Creams

Havmor Ice Cream, a leading pure milk ice cream brand has announced the launch of its new exotic flavors - Fresh Sitafal, Tajmahal & Dil Khush. As a unique and innovative brand, Havmor is known for rolling out three new flavors every quarter and these three pure milk ice creams are the new flavors for this quarter. These ice creams are available in scoops and family packs at a price range starting from INR 25 to INR 280.

The aptly named Fresh Sitafal (Custard Apple) is a seasonal ice cream that everyone can relish thanks to it freshness and unique taste. Prepared with fresh custard apples and its pulp, this variant is perfect to be enjoyed by everyone in the family.

Tajmahal Ice Cream is a delicious fusion of Figs, Almond, Pistachio, Cashew, Raisins, Gulkand, Rose Petal & Saffron. It is an exceptional indulging flavor bundled with whole lot of dry fruits making it healthier for consumption. It is a royal treat for ice cream lovers.

Dil Khush is the concoction of fresh fruit, dry fruits and fruit jelly. It is finely assorted with strawberry jelly, pineapple fruit and roasted cashews and comes in multicolor – green, strawberry & blue. With every layer of ice cream, one will experience new spark of happiness and goodness of fruits.

Keeping in mind the changing consumer trends and increased demand for new products, Havmor has designed these exotic variants for the ice-cream lovers. So, next time you visit Havmor, try and enjoy these new flavors.

United Spirits Together With Mumbai Traffic Police andInstitute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) Commit to Road to Safety in Mumbai

_~ Road Safety initiative to cover capacity building training to over 50 Mumbai Traffic Police officers and host of other activities _~

Mumbai, 13 October, 2016: United Spirits Limited (USL), a Diageo Group Company, today together with the Mumbai Traffic Police and in partnership with the Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) committed to making Mumbai roads safe with the launch of a ‘Road to Safety’ programme. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Milind Bharambe, Joint Commissioner Police (IPS), Mumbai Traffic Police in the presence of Ms. Abanti Sankaranarayanan, Head – Luxury & Corporate Relations, USL. With a focus on Enforcement and Education, the programme will cover capacity building training for the police traffic officials and a series of public awareness campaigns using TV, Radio, outdoor channels, and on ground workshops over a period of 1 year.

India accounts for more than 12% of the worldwide annual average of 12.4 Million global road fatalities of which drunken driving is one of the leading causes. According to the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, 611 road accident deaths were reported in Mumbai in 2015 and approx. 4029 serious injury accidents took place in the same year. As part of USL-Diageo’s Sustainability and Responsibility strategy,the ‘Road to Safety’ initiative endeavours to bring collective consciousness around responsible drinking, road-safety and, encourage citizens to ‘Never Drink and Drive.’

The capacity building training for the Mumbai Traffic Police is conducted by an expert panel of faculty of the IRTE. The deliberations include causes and consequences of road accidents, rules of road regulations and understanding traffic control devices. The training also imparts knowledge of the importance of seat belts and helmets, advantages of defensive driving and ill effects of drunken driving.

Mr. Milind Bharambe, Joint Commissioner Police (IPS), Mumbai Traffic Police said, “The Mumbai Traffic Police has always been committed to the safety of its people and addressing the menace of road accidents has been a priority. The successful execution of this project as a result of a partnership with various industry bodies is a progressive step forward to ensure safety of our people by upgrading our own internal capacity. We are confident that with a sustained campaign on public awareness, we will soon see a reduction in road traffic accidents in Mumbai.”

Commenting on the initiative, Abanti Sankaranarayanan, Business Head - Luxury and Corporate Relations, USL, said “At USL, our ambition is to create a positive impact in the community in which we operate. We believe that efforts to reduce the misuse of alcohol are most effective when government, civil society, individuals, families and industry work collaboratively. We are delighted with our partnership with the Mumbai Traffic Police and we are committed to take this programme to greater heights.”

Dr. Rohit Baluja, President, Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE), said “Road Safety is the backbone of an efficient and safe traffic management system. I would like to compliment and congratulate the Mumbai Traffic Police for having taken this bold initiative to undertake the capacity building programme. Such an initiative would definitely reduce road traffic violations and casualties in the same proportion as the application of the initiative.”

The USL-Diageo IRTE ‘Road to Safety’ initiative in its 3^rd Year aims to provide capacity building training to traffic police officials and educate commercial drivers such as truckers and bus drivers and university students on drink driving. In the first two years the programme covered 19 states and 50 cities and trained over 3,800 police and transport officials and educated over 5,000 commercial vehicle drivers and 6,000 university students. High quality breath alcohol analysers were donated to police departments of several states.