Cox & Kings rolls out grand monsoon sale on domestic destinations

Packages start from just Rs.99!

June 15^th 2017, Mumbai: Cox and Kings, a leading leisure and education travel group with operations in 22 countries, has introduced special monsoon travel offers such as free nights on different instant and tailor-made travel packages to various domestic destinations making monsoon travel inexpensive like never before. In some packages you just have to pay the GST!

The sale offers full stay free on 2D/1N packages to Nashik, Shirdi, Aurangabad, Mahabaleshwar and Daman. The travellers will have to pay only the tax amount which is Rs. 99 for these holidays. On instant packages to Jaipur, Udaipur, Kodaikanal, Kumarakom and Wayanad; travellers will have to pay for only for one night stay and one night is offered free. On individual packages to Goa, Kashmir, Ladakh, Ooty- Kodaikanal, Mysore-Coorg-Bangalore, Nepal, Kerala, Andaman, North-East and Bhutan; 2 nights free stay is offered. The free nights offer is valid only till 30^th September 2017.

In another exciting offer, the travellers can book a 3-night luxury stay at The Ultimate Travelling Camp for Rs 89,999 to get 5 freebies such as return airfare to Delhi-Leh-Delhi, additional 4 nights stay in a Leh hotel, meals with a private butler service, lunch at Nimmu House in Leh and a walk around the heritage parts of Leh town.

The sale also announces a promotional offer in which a few lucky winners stand a chance to meet Salman Khan in person. The Salman Khan fans can pick from any one of the TUBELIGHT packages to Manali, Shimla-Manali or Ladakh.    

The exclusive travel offerings such as Getaway Goddess (women tours) and Trip 360 (adventure tours) widen the range of holidays even further for discerning monsoon travellers.

Here’re the details of some of the interesting packages, for reference.

FULL STAY FREE (YOU ONLY PAY RS. 99* GST PER PERSON PER NIGHT)

Instant Nasik

02 Days / 01 Night

Ex – Nashik

Price   1,099/-* PP

Price   0000/-*

Instant Shirdi

02 Days / 01 Night

Ex – Shirdi

Price   1,099/-* PP

Price   0000/-*

Instant Aurangabad

02 Days / 01 Night

Ex – Aurangabad

Price   1,099/-* PP

Price   0000/-*

Instant Mahabaleshwar

02 Days / 01 Night

Ex – Mahabaleshwar

Price   1,099/-* PP

Price   0000/-*

Instant Daman

02 Days / 01 Night

Ex – Daman

Price   1,099/-* PP

Price   0000/-*

01 NIGHT FREE

Instant Jaipur

03 Days / 02 Nights

Ex – Jaipur

Price   2,249/-* PP

Offer Price   1,149/-*

Instant Udaipur

03 Days / 02 Nights

Ex – Udaipur

Price   2,499/-* PP

Offer Price   1,249/-*

Instant Kodaikanal

03 Days / 02 Nights

Ex – Kodaikanal

Price   3,599/-* PP

Offer Price   1,799/-*

Instant Kumarakom

03 Days / 02 Nights

Ex – Kumarakom

Price   4,599/-* PP

Offer Price   2,299/-*

Instant Wayanad

03 Days / 02 Nights

Ex – Wayanad

Price   5,449/-* PP

Offer Price   2,749/-*

 

02 NIGHT FREE

 

Enchanting Kerala (Ex – Kochi)

06D / 05N

Visit Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey

Price   Starting from 16,699/- PP

Offer Price   9,999/-*

HIGHLIGHTS-

·       Visit St. Francis Church, The Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace

·       Enjoy a visit to the Tea Museum, Rose Garden and Mattupetty Lake in Munnar

·       Spice plantation tour at Thekkady

·       Cruise on Backwaters

 

Goa Dhamka

05 Days / 04 Nights

Ex – Goa

Price  Starting from 9,999/-* PP

Offer Price   4,999/-*

HIGHLIGHTS-

·            Visit Churches of Old Goa and Boat Cruise on the Mandovi River.

·            Visit Calangute and Vagator beach

·            Laze around the white sandy beaches in Goa.

 

Ladakh – Roof of The World With Pangong

06 Days / 05 Nights

Ex – Leh

Price   Starting from 19,349 per person

Offer Price   11,699/-*

HIGHLIGHTS-

·            Explore Shey Palace, the 15^th century summer palace and monastery of Leh’s royal family.

·            Discover the 800 year old gompa Thiksey.

·            Visit Hemis Monastery – the largest and wealthiest gompa in Ladakh.

·            The Monastery of Alchi is famous for its 1000 year old wall paintings.

 

Nilgiri Picturesque Hills

(Ooty & Kodaikanal)

06 Days / 05 Nights

Ex – Coimbatore

Price   Starting from 19,949/- PP

Offer Price   11,999/-*

HIGHLIGHTS-

·            Excursion to Coonoor.

·            Visit the Pillar Rocks, Coaker’s walk and the magnificent Bear-Shola falls.

 

Pearl of East

06 Days / 05 Nights

Ex – Bhubaneshwar

Price   Starting from 21,649/- PP

Offer Price   12,999/-*

HIGHLIGHTS-

·            Visit the famous Jagannath Temple.

·            Visit Sun Temple in Konark.

·            Enjoy an excursion to Chilka Lake.

 

Bhutan – Himalayan Kingdom

06 Days / 05 Nights

Ex – Paro

Price   Starting from 23,349/- PP

Offer Price   13,999/-*

HIGHLIGHTS-

·            Explore Thimpu on a city tour.

·            Visit the most popular spiritual heritage sites in Paro.

·            Enjoy a visit to Dochu La Pass.

 

Best of Kashmir

06 Days / 05 Nights

Ex – Srinagar

Price   Starting from 16,649/- PP

Offer Price   9,999/-*

HIGHLIGHTS-

·            Enjoy a Romantic Shikara Ride on Dal Lake.

·            Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Srinagar.

·            Discover the Awantipura Ruins, built here in the 9^th century namely, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

 

Enchanting Nepal

06 Days / 05 Nights

Ex – Kathmandu

Price   Starting from 15,899/- PP

Offer Price   9,599/-*

HIGHLIGHTS-

·            Enjoy a city tour of Kathmandu

·            Explore the city of Pokhara

 

*All prices are as per Ex-Hubs based on twin sharing per person basis. Tour price includes Hotel Accommodation, Sightseeing, Cox & Kings Tour Manager Services (for group tours only), Meals (as per itinerary), Transportation (for Tailor Made Tours only). All rates are valid for travel to end on or before 30^th September 2017.

To book your dream package, call us on 1800 120 0660 or SMS BD to 5757567. For more information log on to www.coxandkings.com.

ABOUT COX & KINGS LTD: (BSE: 533144 | NSE: COX&KINGS)

Cox & Kings Ltd. (‘C&K’) is a leading leisure and education travel group with operations in 22 countries across four continents. It is one of the most experienced travel companies in the world, having been in operation since 1758. Headquartered in India, C&K has over the last three decades transformed itself into a diversified, multinational travel conglomerate with a focus on the new-age global consumer. 

C&K operates in three key verticals; Leisure, Education, Hybrid Hotels.

Leisure—India is best known by the ubiquitous Cox & Kings brand in India, where we are an integrated travel enterprise, offering the best and widest range of travel options to individuals, groups and businesses in the fastest growing major economy in the world. www.coxandkings.com

Leisure—International operates in multiple countries, mainly under the Cox & Kings brand, with a greater focus on premium-end travel. www.coxandkings.co.uk

Education operates under the brand names PGL and NST, among others. PGL and NST are market leaders in experiential learning in the UK and we intend to take these brands across the world; we have recently entered the Australian market.www.pgl.co.uk, www.nstgroup.co.uk

Meininger currently operates more than 8,500 beds across 17 hotels in 11 European cities. The unique hybrid concept of Meininger combines the service and comfort of a hotel with the uncomplicated nature of a hostel; top locations, high-quality amenities, flexible room structure and reasonable prices. www.meininger-hotels.com

Cox & Kings is one of the founding members of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and also a member of premier industry associations across the world. Over the years the company has won many awards which stand testimony to its excellence in service.

In 2016, it won Hospitality India Travel Award for Best Domestic Tour Operator and Best Experiential Travel Company. Cox & Kings Trade Fairs was recognized as Champions of ChinaPlas for 2016, fourth time in a row. In 2017, continuing with its winning legacy, Cox & Kings won the coveted SATTE Awards and Travel and Lifestyle Leadership Award for Best Outbound Tour Operator. Cox & Kings has also been a consistent winner at the World Travel Awards since years. The title of Asia’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator was bagged for the 3^rd consecutive time, India’s Leading Tour Operator for the 4^th time and India’s Leading Travel Agency for the 5^th consecutive time in 2017.

For further details on this release, please contact:

Thomas C. Thottathil

Cox & Kings Ltd.

Head – Corporate Communications
T: +91-22-22709100

E: thomasct@coxandkings.com

Nexa journeys on AH1 reignites Auto Enthusiast Girish Karkera’s love for cars

 

Nexa journeys on AH1, has been a visual delight for travel and car aficionados. This latest travel reality show that airs on Discovery Channel every Sunday is here to fuel your wanderlust desires with the breath-taking routes across three nations. In the last four episodes, the celebrities have explored some of the most awe-inspiring and lesser traveled roads on the way to Bangkok, via Asian Highway 1. This week Girish Karkera, Editor of BBC Top Gear India, who has traveled the world for reviewing cars, will be seen taking a trip through the unexplored paths that lead to Bangkok.
The upcoming episode will incite Girish’s love for cars and encourage him to embark on a journey to explore the AH1, and further persuade his companions to be the travellers and not just tourists. Along his way, Girish meets people across the AH1 who share the same amount of love and enthusiasm for their respective vehicles. Throughout this trip, Girish shoots and captures various precious moments. He plans to share these memories of his day to day adventures with his 8-year-old son, in order to pass on the same passion for exploring places.

While spending time with Girish, his plus one, who is a rally driver, realizes that a car is not just about speed and its unique features, but also about making it a medium to explore new places and discovering your own self along the way.

Join Girish on his journey of self

 -exploration while he discovers some of the most mystical routes on his way to Bangkok, via Asian Highway 1 only on Discovery Channel on 18th June at 7:30 pm

BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES HOSTS INTERNATIONAL ROAD SAFETY EXPERTS IN MUMBAI TO DISCUSS INITIATIVES TO PREVENT TRAFFIC DEATHS AND INJURIES

  

[Annual] meeting convenes global network of cities and countries committed to improving road safety, furthers Michael R. Bloomberg’s efforts to combat injuries as WHO Global Ambassador

June 8, 2017: NEW YORK, USA – Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety will convene 150 road safety experts from 17 countries in Mumbai, India, from June 7 to 9 to address one of the world’s leading causes of preventable death. Nearly 85 percent of the world’s countries lack adequate laws to counter the growing rates of traffic-related deaths and injuries. As a result, an estimated 1.3 million deaths and 20 to 50 million injuries occur every year, with 90 percent of these fatalities occurring in low- and middle-income countries. 

Government officials, non-governmental stakeholders, law enforcement and other partners will convene in Mumbai to share best practices and learnings since last year’s meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.

“The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai has been a great partner in tackling road safety challenges, an urgent issue in India and across the world,” said Dr. Kelly Henning, director of the public health program at Bloomberg Philanthropies. “Without action, road traffic crashes will become the seventh leading cause of death globally by 2030. We look forward to gathering this week to learn about initiatives that have been effectively implemented here and to help achieve progress on road safety globally.”

This year’s meeting will include workshops designed to share lessons learned and the most effective prevention strategies. Sessions will focus on law enforcement, communications to inform the public on safer road use and change their behavior, new technology and innovation in road safety, and new case studies on cities and countries that have implemented successful strategies. Participants include representatives of Mumbai city government, the World Bank, World Health Organization and Bloomberg Philanthropies, among others.

Along with its partners, Bloomberg Philanthropies has been a leader in developing and helping implement interventions to prevent traffic crash deaths, including increased seat-belt and helmet use, speed reduction, drinking and driving reduction, safe sustainable urban transport, and improved road infrastructure. Bloomberg Philanthropies Founder Michael R. Bloomberg currently serves as World Health Organization Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), working to raise awareness about NCDs and injuries and get more governments to take stronger action to combat them.

In 2015, Bloomberg Philanthropies launched phase two of the Initiative for Global Road Safety to address road traffic safety in 10 cities, including Mumbai, as well as Accra, Addis Ababa, Bandung, Bangkok, Bogota, Fortaleza, Ho Chi Minh City, Sao Paulo, and Shanghai; five countries, including India, China, Philippines, Tanzania, and Thailand; and three vehicle market regions, including India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, with the primary goal of reducing road traffic fatalities and injuries.

Bloomberg Philanthropies has invested $259 million since 2007 to implement interventions that have been proven to reduce road traffic fatalities and injuries in low- and middle-income cities and countries. Since Bloomberg Philanthropies began funding proven road safety interventions:

•        More than 3.36 billion have been covered by strengthened road safety laws;

•        More than 93 million people have been exposed to hard-hitting media campaigns promoting road safety;

•        More than 66,000 professionals have been trained on road safety tactics;

•        Governments have committed $5.3 billion towards infrastructure improvements that will make roads safer; and

•        Approximately 125,000 lives will be saved through Bloomberg-supported road safety activities.

The Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety supports leading global road safety organizations to work with the cities and countries to reduce road traffic fatalities and injuries. Partners include:

•        Global Health Advocacy Incubator

•        Global Designing Cities Initiative 

•        Global New Car Assessment Programme

•        Global Road Safety Partnership

•        Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

•        Vital Strategies

•        World Bank Global Road Safety Facility

•        World Health Organization

•        World Resources Institute

For more information, visit: https://www.bloomberg.org/program/public-health/road-safety 

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 Bloomberg Philanthropies works in over 120 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s charitable activities, including his foundation and his personal giving. In 2016, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $600 million. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter.

CaratLane opens its store in Mumbai at Infiniti Mall

CaratLane, India's leading omni-channel jeweller has opened its 3rd store in MumbaiMetropolitan Region, at Infiniti Mall, Malad West. For a brand that’s on a mission to democratize access to jewellery, this store launch, the 19th in the country, is another step forward in expanding its retail footprint and making its jewellery more accessible.

Situated at one of the most happening malls in the suburban area, this outpost of CaratLane - a Tanishq partnership, is designed to usher in a uniquely smart jewellery buying experience. “We are extremely proud to launch our second store in Mumbai which exudes an unrivalled aura. This store has a cosy decor, open door, bright setting and lots of warmth to offer, providing the perfect setting for a truly memorable jewellery buying experience. The store also houses a Solitaire Corner and the virtual try-on 'magic mirror' for those 'just looking' moments. Our store here is a testament to our commitment to make modern, affordable jewellery increasingly accessible.” Mithun Sacheti, Founder & CEO CaratLane said, while speaking about the launch.

“We believe that jewellery should be for everyone and not for a select few. Through our StreamLane™ system, we eliminate inefficiencies from the supply chain resulting in savings of up to 20% over traditional retailers that we pass on to our customers” Mr. Sachetifurther added.

Store Address: Infiniti Mall, GF 041, Upper Ground Floor, No.504, New Link Road, Malad (West), Mumbai - 400064

Store Contact No: +91 9920222500

Visit: www.CaratLane.com

Waluscha De Sousa and Richa Chadha grace the reopening of A’Kreations Hair and Beyond Salon in Mumbai

 

Mumbai, 9th June 2017: A’Kreations Bandra’s premier salon relaunched today, boasting of a 5950 sq. ft space. The outlet is set to pamper its customers with trendsetting and stylish hair and beyond experiences. Waluscha De Sousa along with the Founder Mrs. Anjoo Karanjia inaugurated the salon in complete fanfare. Present at the grand opening also were Richa Chadha, Anisa Butt, Aditi Paul, Aly and Yasmin Morani and many other celebrities.

Post the inauguration of the salon, A'Kreations staff who are one big happy family broke into a team dance - a ritual that will be followed everyday, twice to distress our staff and thank the customers for their continued support and love. This is the first and a one of its kind practice innovated and conceptualized by the Salon.

The salon, located in the heart of Bandra - Waterfield Road, offers a luxurious and exciting experience with their range of services from hair styling to complete skin and beauty services. Apart from Hair Care, the salon will offer the best in beauty and nail care with uniquely designed pedicure stations for both men and women. The exceptionally qualified experts are trained internationally in order to be able to cater to beauty and wellness needs along with technological advances.  

Mrs. Anjoo Karanjia, Founder of A’Kreations- Hair and Beyond Salon said, “This is an exciting milestone for us as we now have a bigger space to pamper and serve our customers with more comfort and luxury. We, at A’Kreations wish to offer our customers the best in hair and beauty services with the most trusted products and at an affordable price. They are not just our customers; it’s a long term relationship and trust that we have built with them”.

Waluscha De Sousa has been associated with the brand since its inception. She said “I am very happy to be associated with Mrs Anjoo and her brand. Right from my hair to beauty services, I have always been pampered and made to feel brand new every time I step out of the salon. The stylists are excellent and ambience helps me to unwind after some hectic hours of shooting”

A'Kreations aims to be a one-stop-place for all your beauty and relaxation needs. The salon assures to serve its customers all things beauty with finesse and style.

Visit us at:

Ground and First Floor, Sagar Fortune,

Waterfield Road, Bandra (W),

Mumbai- 400 050

Mumbai gets its first and one-of-its kind exquisite ‘S Lounge’

Mercedes-Benz ups its luxury quotient in the Financial Capital; inaugurates a refurbished 3S luxury car destination, the largest in Mumbai

·         Mumbai gets a renovated world-class 3S luxury car showroom, that represents the theme of modern luxury

·         Facility has been designed using modern interior architecture concepts, which creates a new benchmark in modern luxury

·         Mumbai continues to remain a key market for Mercedes-Benz, contributing approximately 20% to national sales

·         It is the 5^th outlet in Mumbai by Shaman Wheels and the 11^th for Mercedes-Benz in the bustling city

·         Shaman Wheels boasts of showcasing the entire range of Mercedes-Benz cars with eight car display and an exclusive car delivery lounge

·         The total spread of the 3S facility is a lavish 44,000 square feet and hosts 49 bays including supporting bays for service and repair

·         The showroom boasts of the largest front façade for a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Mumbai, spreading close to 200 feet   

·         Over 200 professionally trained staff will ensure the renowned Mercedes-Benz brand experience and a hassle free vehicle ownership experience

·         Mercedes-Benz has the most comprehensive network presence amidst luxury car makers comprising 86 outlets across 41 cities

Mumbai: India’s largest luxury car maker, Mercedes-Benz today further strengthened its footprint in the financial capital, by inaugurating its revamped world-class 3S dealership. Shaman Wheels’ latest luxury car destination is located in the heart of the city at Kalina, Santa Cruz, which is conveniently connected to all parts of Mumbai. The planned location will majorly cater to localities in Santa Cruz, BKC, Kurla, Chembur and Ghatkopar. The luxurious 3S dealership was inaugurated by Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Amar Sheth, Managing Director, Shaman Wheels Pvt. Ltd.

Speaking at the inauguration, Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “Mumbai remains an important market for Mercedes-Benz contributing nearly 20% to our overall sales annually. With this entirely refurbished 3S luxury car dealership, we aim to cater to the incessantly burgeoning luxury car market in the city. This is Mercedes-Benz’s eleventh outlet in Mumbai and we are glad to present yet another luxury destination for our patrons in this key market. We are confident that our ever-growing customer base will now enjoy a hassle free ownership experience synonymous with the Three Pointed Star, in close proximity; be it in South Mumbai or the central and western suburbs.

Mr. Folger further elaborated, “With our philosophy of providing the ‘Best Customer Experience’for 2017, we are confident that together with our long-standing partner Shaman Wheels, we will continue creating unsurpassable luxury car ownership experience for our discerning patrons. Mercedes-Benz has always believed in the growth story of India and the company has been adding value to the narrative of strengthening the brand presence across the country. Its strategic initiatives like this in network expansion, which enhances our growth story even deeper in the market and wins customer trust.”

Shaman Wheels, Kalina is spread over 44,000 sq. ft. area and built with an investment of INR 6 Crore. This location of Shaman Wheels in the heart of the city at Kalina, has great access to all parts of Mumbai and promises to be a one-stop luxury destination for luxury automobile enthusiasts. There will be a total of over 200 professionals to ensure a hassle free brand experience. The showroom is located at CST road, Kalina, Santa Cruz (East) in Mumbai.

Mr. Amar Sheth, Managing Director, Shaman Wheels commented, “Shaman Wheels has been associated with Mercedes-Benz for the last 8 years and we are extremely pleased to continue this strong relationship. We now have a state-of-the-art 3S outlet, which is the largest in Mumbai and incorporates the latest elements of modern interior architecture that reflects modern luxury. The strategic location of Shaman Wheels will not only cater to the premium clientele in the Central Mumbai, but also provide easy accessibility for the customers from south Mumbai and the western suburbs. The convenient location backed by top-notch infrastructure will make the experience of buying a Mercedes-Benz from this facility a memorable one for the Mumbaikars. The luxury car segment growth in Mumbai is on an upswing, and patrons have shown keen interest for a Mercedes-Benz. With this new facility we are confident of creating an unforgettable luxury experience for our ever growing customer base in Mumbai.”

Mercedes-Benz has the most widespread network for any luxury car maker in India with 86 outlets across 41 cities. Our customer-centric approach has made sure that we reach out to our base in the most defined manner, bringing them closer to our luxurious brand.

Exquisite interior architecture imbibing modern luxury:

Shaman Wheels’ new 3S facility in Mumbai emphasizes on modern interior architecture that reflects modern luxury and creates a new benchmark in retail luxury quotient. The shell of the new dealership is designed as a monolith with the ceiling as sculpted surface. The lighting inside the dealership accentuates the fascinating range of Mercedes-Benz that creates an aura around the vehicles. The façade is made larger with the help of an opaque lacquered glass which not only adds sophistication to the external appearance of the showroom, but also gives access to diffused natural light.

Shaman Wheels’ dedicated new car delivery area has been created with semi-transparent thread curtains and a fabric light to impart a superlative premium experience adding to the exclusive experience for the patrons while taking a new car delivery. In addition, the service reception has been designed as a large open lounge with café tables and a Barista to make it more plush and interactive.

Mumbai’s first S Lounge:

Shaman Wheels is the first dealership of Mercedes-Benz in Mumbai to boast of the exclusive ‘S Lounge’ created for the customers of the high-end Mercedes-Maybach and the S-Class luxury sedans. Adorned with wooden floor, highly exclusive carpets, imported furniture, the ‘S Lounge’ boasts of a complete luxury atmosphere and exudes modern luxury to the core. With segmented wall panels having integrated elements, latest accessories display and audiovisual display built into the wall panels unit, the ‘S Lounge’ is the most distinctive arena of the new dealership. The S Lounge is also lit by mood lighting that provides an unparalleled personalized experience for patrons, akin to the ambient lighting experienced in the S-Class luxury sedan. The high-end Mercedes-Maybach and the flagship S-Class luxury sedans will be exclusively displayed at the S Lounge.

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Media Contact: Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.:

Shekhar Das Chowdhury | shekhar.daschowdhury@daimler.com |+91 98508 36477

Vignesh Shankar | vignesh.shankar@daimler.com | +91 7774036269

About Mercedes-Benz India:

Established in 1994, Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd. pioneered the luxury car market in India and boasts of more than 130 years of cutting edge innovation in the luxury automobile industry globally. Set up in 2009, Mercedes-Benz India’s world class production facility is spread over 100 acres in Chakan near Pune. Since June 2015, Mercedes-Benz India also commenced production from its new expanded production facility located in the same premises.

The production facility now carries an investment of INR 1000+ crores and has the largest installed production capacity for any luxury carmaker in India. Mercedes-Benz India also has the largest network spread amongst any luxury carmaker, with presence in 41 Indian cities through 89 outlets. Through the exclusive AMG Performance Centres located in 5 metros including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Pune; the AMG performance sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz also boasts of a strong retail network presence in the country.

Mercedes-Benz India’s flagship programme, ‘My Mercedes, My Service’ launched in 2016, aims to completely redefine the after-sales experience by digitalizing service process and create unparalleled benchmark in the luxury car service domain. The launch of ‘Mercedes-Benz Approved Tyres’ in February 2017, is also integral to the ‘My Mercedes, My Service’ campaign. ‘My Mercedes, My Service’ aims at enhancing the customer’s ownership experience manifold, thus making after-sales experience as the new differentiator in the luxury car segment.

Mercedes-Benz India product portfolio comprises the locally produced Mercedes Maybach S 500, S-Class, E-Class, C-Class, CLA luxury sedans and the GLA, GLE and the GLS luxury SUVs. The CKD GLC was the 9th product added to Mercedes-Benz’s local production portfolio. Completely Built imported cars portfolio includes the A-Class, B-Class, CLS, E-Class Cabriolet, S-Class Coupé, C-Class Cabriolet, S-Class Cabriolet and the S 600 Guard a range of other Guard vehicles etc. The product portfolio also comprises the iconic off-roader Mercedes-AMG G 63 as well as a wide range of other Mercedes-AMG performance cars like the AMG CLA 45, AMG C 63 S, AMG S 63 Coupe, AMG S 63 Sedan, AMG GLA 45, AMG GLE 43 Coupe, AMG GT S sports car, AMG SLC 43 and AMG C 43.

The long wheel base version of the new E-Class is Made in India, for India, the first new generation car to be locally produced since market launch. India is the first country to get an RHD version of the LWB E-Class in the world.

Mercedes-Benz India registered annual sale of 13,231 units in the January–December 2016 period facing multiple market challenges. In 2017, ‘One Team, One Goal’ will be Mercedes-Benz’s philosophy, towards achieving best customer experience. The company will have fascinating product introductions, innovative luxury retail experience, value driven finance programmes and

innovative after-sales service experiences. With ‘One Team, One Goal’ philosophy, Mercedes-Benz India will continue the ‘winning’ momentum it has created for itself in the diverse Indian market.

Tata Capital brings the ‘Salaam Loans’ initiative to deserving individuals in Mumbai’s Dharavi and Golibar area

Some people are brave enough to dream big and are bold enough to push limits and achieve great professional heights. However, sometimes lack of credit is the stumbling block for such individuals, which is prevalent not only in the rural sectors but also in urban, Tier 1 cities like Mumbai. Tata Capital aims to provide loans to deserving individuals based on the strength of their conviction, and with the help of the public at large.

Under its ‘Do Right’ mission, Tata Capital has launched ‘Salaam Loans’, an initiative which spreads the message that every right intention has a #LoanKaHaq. To reach out and support resolute individuals from within the vicinity of Mumbai, the company conducted an on-ground activation and setup two booths – one each in Dharavi and Golibar area. The video booths allowed individuals to walk in and shoot their own video narrating their story. The activation unearthed over 120 stories of courage and determination, highlighting the need to widen access to credit.

One of the stories is that of Nasir Qureshi - a visually challenged individual from Dharavi, whose wife was recently diagnosed with cancer. He needs urgent funds for her treatment and also wants to start a small business of his own to sustain his family. From Golibar, Shivkumar Pasi, a car driver turned vegetable vendor who lost vision in his left eye, because of which he cannot make his ends meet. He nurses a dream to start his own two-wheeler washing centre and secure a better future for his family.

The selected stories of these loan aspirants are posted across social media platforms, and uploaded on the website www.doright.in. Public at large is encouraged to visit these digital forums and encouraged to ‘salaam’ or like the stories of these deserving candidates. Under the initiative, the number of ‘Salaams’ / likes garnered are considered as votes for their nomination to secure a loan from Tata Capital.  ‘Salaam Loans’ is a first-of-a-kind initiative which, puts the power of loan approval into the hands of the public.

Commenting on this campaign initiative, Veetika COO-Digital Vertical and Vice President- Brand Marketing and Corporate Communication said that, “Tata Capital Salaam Loans is a true embodiment of the Company’s ‘do right’ spirit. Salaam Loans specifically cater to the needs of deserving individuals who are otherwise denied credit. Buoyed by the excellent response the initiative received on our digital platforms, we recognized that more can be done on-ground to reach out to such individuals. We encourage everyone to come and both - post their own story or the story of their known ones, or ‘salaam’ other uploaded stories which are heart-warming and deserving.”