Ethnicity Brings You the Vibrance of Pushkar

Ethnicity brings to you - The Pushkar Collection, inspired by the dramatic collage of diversified pictures that bring alive the century old sprawling festivities of the Pushkar Mela.

Pushkar is an important pilgrimage destination which hosts the largest camel fair of India drawing tourists from across the globe. The abundance of colorful cultural themes from the mela, have inspired Ethnicity’s Pushkar Collection, making it a visual delight.

In the collection you will find splashes of yellow, pink, teal and orange that showcases the gradient of colours, reflecting the glorious state of Rajasthan. The floral designs, mirror work and embroideries in the range, pay homage to Rajasthani culture and gives you an essence of the vibrancy Pushkar has to offer.

Shop from Ethnicity’s Pushkar Collection at Ethnicity stores and www.ethnicity.in, to add to your wardrobe the melting pot of culture and contrast hues, that is Rajasthan.

"Neighbours" Marathi film unveils new poster featuring Chetan Chitnis and krutika Gaikwad.

Kalpana Rolling Pictures Production and  Mithuwala Productions 

Is all set to release there new movie "Neighbours" on 20th March, 2020.

Producer Hitesh Patel and Director Vinay Shrirang Gholap brings the story of two neighbours whose path towards each other will be surrounded by love and stars .

Starring

 Chetan Chitnis 

Krutika Gaikwad , Siddharth Bodke, Prasad Jawade, Shailesh Datar, Neha Bamb, Aditi Yewale.

 

The film is written and directed by Vinay Gholap .Dailogues by Hrushikesh koli & Vinay Gholap

DOP is Ashutosh Apte 

Music & Background Score By Nishaad 

Lyrics by Mangesh Kangane and movie is Edited by Guru Patil and Mahesh Killekar is all set to release on this 20th March all across Maharashtra.

Azent Overseas Education- Online offline EdTech Company; A venture of Atul Nishar now launches its Ahmedabad Centre

Popular Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar launched the centre
• State of the art tech driven advisory
• Students from across the country have benefited from Azent online offline counselling
• Education corporate which revolutionizes overseas education currently dominated by
unorganized players
• Extensive use of Data Mining, AI, Analytics to help students choose the right education
• Virtual Reality for students to experience campus environment

Mumbai/ Ahmedabad, 21 February 2020: Azent Overseas Education Limited, an online offline EdTech
Company founded by Atul Nishar (Founder, Hexaware Technologies Ltd and Aptech Ltd) and his daughter
Priyanka Nishar (Engineering Graduate from Cornell University and MBA from Harvard Business School)
announces the launch of its Ahmedabad Centre.
The extremely versatile and popular Bollywood actor and winner of Filmfare – Best Actor Critics 2020
award Bhumi Pednekar launched the centre.
Azent is a Public Limited company. Azent stands out as a Corporate, in an industry which is otherwise
dominated by unorganized players. With a planned investment of INR 250 Cr in cutting edge
technologies, building of products and offerings, acquisition and centre infrastructure, Azent seeks to
disrupt the overseas education advisory industry.
To study abroad is a life changing decision for Indian students and their families. They need impartial
guidance backed by a good knowledge base and up to date information. Azent aims to offer these to the
students by using modern technology like AI, data mining etc. Azent focuses on diverse offerings,
providing students the best possible admissions guidance, while keeping in mind their individual
strengths, to set them up for future success. Azent already has centres in Mumbai, Thane, Hyderabad,
Chennai and Bangalore running very successfully.
“We are delighted that Bhumi Pednekar has launched our Ahmedabad centre. Azent is a professionally
managed setup and gives unbiased and honest guidance to students that would help them get admission
in the best possible university and build better careers. Student’s interest is always a priority for us.” said
Atul Nishar, Founder, Azent Overseas Education.

Azent Overseas Education
Campus Corner, Near St Xavier’s College
Cross Rod, Above Subway,
Navrangpura Ahmedabad

Press Release
Priyanka Nishar, Founder, Azent Overseas Education added, “Our students can access over 1200
universities across the world. This year, Azent will be guiding over 1000 students to go to the world’s best
universities.”

Malabar Gold, C. Krishniah Chetty, G.R.Thanga Maligai, Mehta Emporium, KK Jewels, Kulthiaa, Sona Chandi amongst winners of the 9th edition of GJC’s National Jewellery Awards (NJA)

Mr Anantha Padmanabhan, Chairman, GJC along with other dignitaries of All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), at the 9^th edition of National Jewellery Awards 2019 organised by the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) over the weekend in Mumbai. Over 35 awards in total 8 different categories were given to jewellers for their outstanding contribution at the jewellery extravaganza

Actor Sharad Kelkar hosts & actress Esha Gupta grace NJA Grand Finale where 35 awards in 8 categories were given

Mahesh Jain PB Society Jewellers, Kanpur UP, honored with Anmol Ratna Award

Prerna Khurana from Khurana Jewellers Amritsar won Woman Entrepreneur Award

Sanjib Dey wins Designer Award; Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers wins Artisan Award

10 student winners of Sawansukha Institute, NIFT Chennai, INSD win scholarship worth Rs. 10 lakh, (1 lakh each ) sponsored by International Institute of Gemology (IIG)

Mumbai, 17^th February 2020: It was a night to remember as the stars of the gem & jewellery sector walked away with their trophies even as Bollywood stars cheered them on for their achievements! 35 awards in 8 categories were given away at the 9^th edition of the annual National Jewellery Awards (NJA Awards 2019), an initiative by the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body for domestic jewellery sector, were held at Hotel Renaissance Powai. Actor Sharad Kelkar hosted NJA 2019 and actress Esha Gupta gave away several awards to add glamour & glitz to the Awards.

Malabar Gold Pvt. Ltd. won the CSR award. Mahesh Jain from PB Society Jewellers, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was honoured with the Anmol Ratna award. Gem of the Year North – Subhash Bhola (BholaSons Jewellers Delhi; Gem of the Year West – Mr. Atul J. Shah, Chandukaka Saraf, Pune; Gem of the Year South – AS Sriram, ANS Jewelry Salem; Gem of the Year East – Madanlal Bamalwa Nemichand Bamalwa & Sons, Kolkata. Prerna Khurana from Khurana Jewellers, Amritsar, won the Woman Entrepreneur Award. Sanjib Dey won the Designer Award (Hand Sketch/ CAD) and Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers won the Artisan/ Craftsman Award. 10 student winners won scholarship worth Rs. 1 lakh each (total of Rs. 10 lakh) from the International Institute of Gemology (IIG): Rishav Sharma, Mir Aminur Rahaman, Dinkey Bagaria, Sumana Das, Vaishali Jain, Neoty Patra, Khushboo Moryani, Ritika Paliwal (from Sawansukha Institute), Swetha Shanmuhavel (NIFT Chennai) and Seema Bubna (INSD).

Other awards were as follows: Kulthiaa Jewel (East India), Sona Chandi (North), Malabar Gold (South) And KK Jewels (West) won the Single Store Of The Year Awards. The Campaign Of The Year Winner - Viswa And Devji Diamonds Private Limited. Jewellery Award Winners are as follows: The Bride's Pride (Gold Bridal Jewellery Of The Year) - C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons (P) Ltd.;  The Bride's Pride (Diamond Bridal Jewellery Of The Year) - Mehta Emporium Jewellers;  The Bride's Pride (Jadau Bridal Jewellery Of The Year)- Sabine Jewellers;  Couture Jewellery Of The Year (Gold Or Diamond)- Sawansukha Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.;  The New - Age Women's Jewellery (9 To 5 Jewellery - Gold Or Diamond) - Bhindi Jewellers;  The Touch Of Color (Colourstone Jewellery Of The Year) - Narayan Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.;  Platinum Jewellery Of The Year - Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited;  Paramparik Jewellery - An Artisan's Pride - Mahabir Danwar Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.;  Zirconia Jewellery Of The Year - AVR Swarna Mahal Jewelry Private Limited;  Bangle/Bracelet/Kada Of The Year - Kays Jewels Limited;  Ring Of The Year - Hanumant Diamonds;  Earring Of The Year - Enshine;  All Eyes On Him (Men's Jewellery Of The Year) -Kirtilal Kalidas Jewellers Private Ltd.;  Accessory Of The Year - Abhinandan Jewellers;  Traditional Silver Jewellery Of The Year - Sri Vasavi Thanga Maaligai.

Mr. Anantha Padmanaban, Chairman, GJC, said, “The winners of GJC’s most prestigious and eagerly awaited NJA Awards 2019 clearly indicate that small, medium & large jewellers from diverse parts of India are now taking centrestage and competing to win amongst the best in the country. The entire country should applaud their relentless spirit, energy and enthusiasm as they are marching on despite several challenges in the business environment. NJA awards salute India's legendary heritage and culture of producing one of world’s finest jewellery especially handcrafted ones. NJA proves that India has immense pool of talent of artisans and craftsmen as well as young students taking up the profession. We are happy that each of the student winners will get a scholarship of Rs. 1 lakh sponsored by the education partner International Institute of Gemology (IIG).”

Mr. Ashish Pethe, Convener, NJA Awards, Director GJC, added, “GJC has ensured that NJA becomes bigger and better than ever before with 770 nominations from all over India. This year, NJA awards honoured those who showcased creativity, innovation, inspiration, passion, craft and devotion. NJA awards honoured the rich Indian artistic acumen and creative designs in the Make in India gems and jewellery industry. It paid rich tributes to the business & marketing acumen of the jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, aspiring jewellery designers, craftsman and students of gems and Jewellery industry who fought against all odds to win a customer.”

Mr. Ashish Kothari, Co-Convener, NJA Awards, GJC, said, “Every shortlisted nominee is also a winner as choosing the winners was a very difficult task due to the high quality of the entries. Everyone demonstrated phenomenal creativity and diversity in their entries for various categories such as Bridal in Gold, Diamond, Platinum, Jadau, etc.; Men’s jewellery, Accessory of the year; Silver Jewellery of the Year winners of NJA 2019, etc. The winner’s creations reflected the aspirations and designs of the modern consumer while upholding our design legacy.”

Mr. Nilesh Shobawat, Co-convener-NJA, GJC, said, "We are grateful to our sponsors NSE, e-Johri, World Gold Council, Swarovski Gemstones, Forevermark, International Institute of Gemology, Laxmi Diamond, Jaigulab Dev Jewellers and BVC amongst others. We are grateful to the Jury member and Ernst & Young. We are grateful to members for sending so many entries and participating whole heartedly in the process. We thank the gem & jewellery institutes and design academies for sending large number of entries.”  

NSE presented NJA 2019 powered by e-Johri & World Gold Council (WGC); Trophy partner – Swarovski Gemstones; Supporting Partner – Forevermark; Laxmi Diamond – Jewellery Partner; Logistics Partner – BVC; Education Partner – International Institute of Gemology. The Grand Jury comprising actress & former Miss India Universe Simmran Kaur Mundi, actress Ms. Mannara Chopra, Mr. Rajiv Popley (Director- Popley Group), Mr. Riyaz Gangji & Mrs. Reshma Shetty Gangji (Fashion Designer Label- LIBAS); Mr. Anand Shah (Jewellery Designer Brand) and Mr. Gautam Banerjee (Jewellery Designer Academy) adjudged entries Ernst & Young are the process advisors to the awards this year, adding scrutiny and secrecy to the awards, thus ensuring unbiased and transparent process.

Clean India Technology Week 2020 off to a stupendous start

Hundreds of high-level visitors queued up bright and early on Thursday morning at the registration counters for the Clean India Technology Week 2020. The event was inagurated by Dinesh D Jagdale, Joint Secretary Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), and Alok Kumar Tiwari, Principal Executive Director, EnHM, Railway Ministry, Government of India, among other dignitaries.

Stalls at its four expos – the Clean India Show, Laundrex India Expo, Waste Technology Expo India and Car Care Expo, were manned by industry leaders from 16 countries, and visited by decision-makers from India as well as 25 other nations. The latest equipment and solutions in the cleaning sector were unveiled and explored, and several future deals were initiated.

The Waste Technology conference was themed 'Strategising Waste C2C in Industries and Smart Cities'. Various practical ideas to convert waste to energy or compost were discussed, while the machines that can enable this were on display atthe Expo. The over 100 delegates who were present agreed that they had never attended a conference about waste that was so productive.

The halls of the Bombay Exhibition Center resounded with speeches and lively panel discussions of the Digital Facility Management (DigiFM) conference, which included star speakers like Dr Shakti Chauhan, Head: Administration and Facilities, HDFC Bank, and Charu Thapar, Regional Director, Property & Asset Management (Asia-Pacific), JLL.

On the sidelines of the conferences, two special sessions for the i-Professional Housekeepers' Association and the Hospitality Purchase Managers Forum were convened. A closed door session for select service providers also informed them about the needs and requirements of the Indian Railways, and how they can partner with it.

On Friday, the Expos are expected to attract even larger crowds, while the day-long Conference on Hospital Infection Control will be thronged by microbiologists, hospital administrators and housekeepers, critical care specialists and other stakeholders. A special session on Car Care is also scheduled for Day 2 of this three-day landmark event.

Show Website: https://www.ctwindia.com/

Expo Websites:

Clean India Show - https://www.cleanindiashow.com/

Waste Technology India Expo - http://wastexpoindia.com/

Laundrex India Expo - http://www.laundrexindiaexpo.com/

Car Care Expo - http://carcareexpo.in/

CTW 2020: A hub for innovation for the cleaning and hygiene industry

Clean India Technology Week (CTW) will roll out its carpets on the 13th of February 2020 for its three-day conference that will bring together innovators of the cleaning and hygiene industry. Organised by Virtual Info Systems Pvt. Ltd, CTW will be held at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 13-15 February 2020. 

CTW includes four major events: Clean India Show, Waste Technology India Expo, Laundrex India and Car Care Expo; this annual event is a perfect platform for networking, business expansion, reviewing latest innovations and technologies, live demo of products and processes, direct interaction with consumers and B2B interactions, making it Asia’s largest platform for maintaining cleaning standards of commercial, institutional, industrial and civic areas. Clean India Technology Week will showcase smart solutions for a New India. The event will see 200+ exhibitors and participations from 16 countries, and we hope to see you there.

 Clean India Show: This Expo gives a different perspective of the cleaning products market conscious about sustainability, environment responsibility, water energy conservation, chemical consumption and many more. 

  Waste Technology India Expo: There is much value in waste and this has been proved in the last three years by the municipal bodies, private agencies and solution providers of the Waste Management Industry that came together and focused more on Technology and systems. The show will bring together experts in waste processing technology and companies showcasing present trends in handling waste.

 Laundrex India Expo: The only show of laundry and dry-cleaning segment in India that caters to retail, commercial, institutional and centralised laundry services dry cleaning service providers and hotel industry sourcing products. The expo also showcases current trends in linen care, dry clean and advancement in technologies which leads to efficient use of energy and water.

 Car Care Expo: Car Care Expo will highlight innovative solutions for the growing number of automotive vehicles and bring together car care, car wash and auto detailing owners, operators, equipment and accessories manufacturers, suppliers and distributors from the local and international market, thus providing excellent business and networking opportunities. 

Conferences

On February 13.  CTW will open its doors for conferences, the first being on Waste Management and Waste to Energy for Smart Cities. Dinesh Dayanand Jagdale, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will commence the session. 

The afternoon session DigiFM will demonstrate the advantages of effective Innovation & Integrated Digital Delivery Management, Impact of IoT, Digital Disruptors, and Integrated Development Projects, besides prominent topics and trends in DigiFM. It will provide the ultimate business exposure for the industry. Operational excellence, continuous innovation and financial performance are some of the key aspects for discussion in this conference.

On February 14.  the third Conference on Hospital Infection Control (CHIC) will be held. It was started to address the need of hospitals in India, especially Government hospitals. It has already received the support of leading experts in the healthcare industry and will be attended by microbiologists, medical directors, deans, owners, consultants, government health officers and others. 

February 15. the final day of CTW will be dedicated to discussions on Laundry and liner care. It will be an ideal interactive platform to learn about best-in-class laundry and dry-cleaning products, equipment, latest technologies through a number of presentations and panel discussions. The attendees will be top manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and other industry professionals.

Simultaneously, the Kitchen Hygiene and Sanitation Conference, supported by the Western India Culinary Association (WICA) will be held. It will cater to the implementation of “Kitchen Hygiene & Sanitation from Design to Delivery” in all areas of food preparation, serving and processing.

Our esteemed exhibitors are many, however to name a few Reckitt Benckiser (India), Eureka Forbes Ltd, Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, Global Solutions (Fagor), United Machines India Pvt Ltd, The Supreme Industries Ltd, Treo Engineering would be showcasing their innovative products. Our speakers are the main highlights of the show and they will discuss related pertinent topics of their expertise.

Kindly find the below links for your reference: 

https://www.ctwindia.com/conference/

http://wastexpoindia.com/conference-schedule/conference-flow/

http://digifmconfex.com/

http://carcareexpo.in/conference-flow/

http://www.cleanindiashow.com/conference/chic_2020/index.php

http://www.cleanindiashow.com/conference/khs/index.php

KARANVIR & TEEJAY WORKING ON A NEW WEB SERIES, TO UNVEIL TRAILER AT GODREJ L’AFFAIRE ON FEBRUARY 22

Celebrity couple Karanvir Bohra & Teejay Sidhu are recognized as the most followed Instagram influencers. Building on their strong social media presence, Karanvir & Teejay are currently working on a web series which will be conceptualized and created by them. This reality based web series on travel will feature them along with their twin daughters, Bella and Vienna. The series promises to warm hearts as its set to take you on a journey across India with this star-studded couple teaching their children spirituality in the most fun and relatable way.

Karanvir & Teejay will be speaking at Godrej L’Affaire in Mumbai on Saturday, February 22.  The theme of the session is similar to the content of their web series. Godrej L’Affaire is a one-day curated experiential lifestyle event by the Godrej Group, that aims to define future lifestyle experiences. As part of their talk, Karanvir & Teejay will share their learnings on how parents can inculcate spirituality in their children through travel. Infact, they will unveil the trailer of this web series as well at Godrej L’Affaire.

Commenting on their new travel web series and session at Godrej L’Affaire, Karanvir Bohra, said, “This travel web show has been Teejay’s idea since the time our children were a year old. Now, our kids are at an age where they are inquisitive and have so many questions. The travel show is a great idea where we get to inculcate and imbibe good values in our children. We are excited for our masterclass at Godrej L’Affaire which is a great lifestyle platform facilitating interaction with a diverse set of audience. Our show trailer will also be unveiled at Godrej L’Affaire and will be a delight for people attending the session.”

This will be the first-ever production under Karanvir & Teejay’s production house ‘Belvie Productions’ named are their children – Bella and Vienna. This travel web series will be shot in February and will release shortly on Twin Baby Diaries, the official YouTube channel of twin baby girls, Bella and Vienna. People can attend Karanvir & Teejay’s session at Godrej L’Affaire on BookMyShow

Kamal Haasan, Banijay Asia and Turmeric Media Come Together to Create Regional Content

Banijay Asia, through Turmeric Media, collaborates with actor and politician, Kamal Haasan, to create scripted and non-scripted cross-genre/platform content


Mumbai, 3rd February 2020: Banijay Asia has been quick to position itself as the leading content creation hub in India and South East Asia following its launch two years ago. After developing successful business partnerships with six brands across genres, Banijay Asia today announces the collaboration with Turmeric Media Networks Private Limited  and Kamal Haasan to produce content across screens and languages.

Combining the massive fan base of Kamal Haasan and Deepak Dhar’s expertise in content creation and production, the two parties will join forces to gain a strong foothold in the South. The partnership will also see the two entities come together to create long and short-form content across OTT and television.

“We wanted to partner with someone who knew the crux of the content creation and production business. Hence we were in a conversation with Deepak for a while now. With his extensive knowledge in the field, we could see the potential of venturing into a new space of creating regional content in India with Banijay Asia. His understanding of the craft and network have been invaluable in making it a reality. We are excited to collaborate with them to create revolutionary content across all screens and languages,” signs off Kamal Haasan.

Commenting on the partnership, Deepak Dhar, CEO and Founder of Banijay Asia states: “In less than two years, we have created content across genres which has been widely accepted by the viewers. With this partnership, we are confident we will be able to create material which will suffice demands and be appreciated by vast audiences. Along with the mainstream market, we would also like to target the regional base, creating ground-breaking titles for the masses. We at Banijay Asia are proud to have partnered with a personality like Kamal Haasan, who has been a part of our industry for close to 60 years.”

R.Mahendran, Founder Turmeric Media adds: “We are so excited to partner with Banijay Asia. Deepak has an unblemished record of creating success out of many new initiatives in the content space. This association is going to be no different. It is an honour for us to showcase Mr. Kamal Haasan’s expertise in the entertainment business. We are confident that this team shall conjure up some brilliant content that will keep the viewers “spellbound”.

TOURISM MALAYSIA BOOSTS PUBLICITY FOR VM2020 IN INDIA

MUMBAI, 3 FEBRUARY 2020: With the target of welcoming 1 million tourist arrivals from India, Malaysia is gearing up its promotion for Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) campaign at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) from 3 to 5 February 2020 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

As one of the leading travel shows held annually in India, OTM serves as a marketing platform that allows trade partners and tourists to showcase and obtain information on the latest products and offerings in the tourism sector. This year’s OTM is estimated to bring in 1,000 exhibitors from 55 countries, where they will be engaging with approximately 800 buyers and 15,000 trade visitors.

Led by Mr Zulkifly Md Said, the Deputy Director General (Planning) of Tourism Malaysia, the delegation from Malaysia this year includes 14 organisations from the Malaysian travel industry who will be offering special packages for 2020. The organisations consist of Malaysia Airlines, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), 8 travel agents, 3 hotels and Window Malaysia, as the official eVisa provider for Malaysian government and one stop online platform.

"India remains one of the top market sources for Malaysia and we hope that more Indian tourists would take the advantage to visit Malaysia as we have many exciting events such as Rainforest World Music Festivals (10^th – 12^th July) , Royal Floria  Putrajaya ( 15^th – 23^rd August), lined up in conjunction with VM2020,” said Mr. Zulkifly who urged tourists to check Malaysia’s Calendar of Events for 2020 available on the official website at http://vm2020.malaysia.travel/.

In line with Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable tourism, the launch of VM2020 campaign at the Malaysian Pavillion at OTM this year will highlight themes of eco and nature. Riding on the waves of the niche segments that are on the rise in Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia will be pushing more of these products and hold seminars on tourism products and hospitality, filming destinations and weddings. In order to facilitate networking between buyers and sellers, Tourism Malaysia will coordinate B2B meetings as part of the programme.

With the allowance of visa-free entry for tourists from India for up to 15 days by the government, Malaysia hopes to see further growth in the number of arrivals from India, which is currently the sixth largest source of travellers with 600,311 arrivals in 2018, and 615,296 upto the period of January to October 2019. Malaysia is increasing its promotional efforts in order to meet the targets set for VM2020 to bring in 30 million tourist arrivals and RM100 billion in tourist receipts.

Kia Motors India to launch the Carnival; unveil the compact SUV concept at the Auto Expo 2020

·         A world of Sheer Extravagance opens up with the launch of the new Carnival

·         Global unveil of compact SUV concept

·         Strong 14 product display along with exciting consumer engagement activities

(Delhi) February 3, 2020: Kia Motors India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, is all geared up to surprise audiences once again at the Delhi Auto Expo 2020. In-line to its pavilion theme, ‘Innovating Future’, Kia Motors India will give a glimpse of its next-gen mobility product. The brand will also showcase products and offer the visitors immersive experience zones to highlight its technological proficiency. Resonating with the brand’s ‘The Power to Surprise’ proposition, the Kia Motors’ pavilion will further strengthen its promise to deliver products with technological prowess and world class quality. The brand will showcase 14 products at its arena for enthusiasts visiting the Delhi Auto Expo 2020.

Mr. Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director & CEO, Kia Motors India, said, “We are excited to be present for the second time at India’s biggest automotive event. Sticking to our promise of ‘The Power to Surprise’, we have a range of products that displays Kia’s strengths in design, quality, technology and innovation. Also the world will see for the first time our compact SUV concept at the Delhi Auto Expo 2020, demonstrating our priority towards India. Our presence and the showcase at the 15^th Delhi Auto Expo 2020 is a display of our commitment to deliver products and services that will delight Indian customers and fans of the Kia brand.”

Along with the launch of the most awaited Kia Carnival and the global unveil of compact SUV concept; Kia will also showcase the rugged Kia Seltos X-Line concept with a complete exterior overhaul to heighten visitor interest. In addition to this, there will also be a separate zone exhibiting futuristic technologies like UVO CONNECT telematics system for connected car lovers. To further pique visitors’ interest, DRIVE WiSE – a virtual reality experience – will enable the audience to get a glimpse of the future of mobility.

Kia Motors will also be displaying clean mobility offerings from its stable with the Soul EV and Niro EV at the Expo. The Kia Soul EV made its global debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Motor Show and is fitted with a 64kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack offering around 450 kilometers of range in single charge. The Kia Niro EV is a crossover electric SUV designed to push boundaries. Globally, the Niro EV is charging ahead in the electric revolution with its range of over 450 kilometers, along with space, comfort, and versatility.

Moreover, Kia Motors India will also be showcasing the 2019 Red Dot Award winner XCeed, the trend-setting crossover utility vehicle with high seating, agile handling and advanced technology, and the Stonic, a compact and stylish crossover utility vehicle.

Kia Motors India will also be engaging with visitors with quirky activities involving the famous Meerkat. This will be 3 AR game created by Kia Motors India especially for Kia fans at the Expo, who would not just want to be spectators but also be a part of the action. One can also test his or her selfie skills by clicking one with Meerkat through a Kia AR Selfie filter. Kia fans across the country can also experience the Kia Pavilion through various digital promotions which have been planned during the Auto Expo.

The Kia pavilion, spread across 3,150 square meters, is located at Hall No. 7.

Clean India Technology Week 13-15 February 2020, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai: Four Expos Under One Roof Innovative, Smart Cleaning Solutions for a New India

January 31, 2020

February 13, 14 & 15 2020, the Indian cleaning industry will witness Asia’s leading International Expo, the 17th Edition of Clean India Show, along with Waste Technology India, Laundrex India and Car Care Expos at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The show focuses on smart cleaning solutions for a new clean India to match the exacting expectation of the Government of India’s vision. With over 400 brands from across 20 countries and more than 15000 visitors, the road map for technology-based innovation is fast gaining traction. The cleaning & hygiene industry has been playing an important role in meeting heightened expectations of various stakeholders driving the initiative of Clean India. The industry has been adopting and deploying technology to offer cost-effective solutions. With robotics, IOT, etc. driving the cleaning processes and with environment protection gaining importance, cleaning equipment and chemical manufacturers are gearing up to innovate eco-friendly products and solutions. Ø  Clean India Show: Clean India Expo is a harbinger for the technology driven cleaning solutions being increasingly adopted by the industry. The entire gamut of cleaning equipment, environment friendly cleaning chemicals and wash room solutions from across the world will be at display. This Expo gives a different perspective of the cleaning products market conscious about sustainability, environment responsibility, water energy conservation, chemical consumption and many more. With the introduction of new segments Kitchen Hygiene & Sanitation Pavilion this year, Clean India Show will have its first ever conference on KHS on February 15, 2020. Ø   Waste Technology India Expo: There is much value in waste and this has been proved in the last three years by the municipal bodies, private agencies and solution providers of the Waste Management Industry that came together and focused more on Technology and systems. The environmental and social gains are truly remarkable. The show will bring together experts in waste processing technology and companies showcasing present trends in handling waste. Ø  Laundrex India Expo: The only show of laundry and dry-cleaning segment in India that caters to retail, commercial, institutional and centralised laundry services dry cleaning service providers and hotel industry sourcing products. The expo also showcases current trends in linen care, dry clean and advancement in technologies which leads to efficient use of energy and water. Ø  Car Care Expo: A Car needs special care. The awareness among car owners in India on the current trends in car maintenance and detailing is gaining momentum. Car Care Expo will highlight innovative solutions for the growing number of automotive vehicles. The show brings together car care, car wash and auto detailing owners, operators, equipment and accessories manufacturers, suppliers and distributors from the local and international market, thus providing excellent business and networking opportunities. J. P Nair, Managing Director – Virtual Info Systems says, “Like every year this year too our team has been striving to give new dimension to the most coveted, game changing event for the Cleaning Industry by bringing together not only the manufacturers and buyers but also start-ups through this platform. This show will attract visitors from varied sectors and government departments; Healthcare, Hospitality, Pharmaceutical, Facility Management, Food Processing, Manufacturing Industries, Corporate Houses, Industrial Townships, Municipal Corporations, Railways, Car Care Centres, Laundries and others. It is an excellent platform for National and International suppliers of equipment, chemicals and systems, service providers, distributors to enter this growing market.” This year a special delegation from all the 16 Zones of the Indian Railways, various industrial associations, Municipal Corporations – pan India, Procurement Heads of various industries, and experts from WHO are expected to mark their presence. The expo will also include conferences & seminars to discuss industry trends, challenges and market insights along with new launch of innovative products, B2B interactions with distributors and channel partners, live demos of products and processes, connect with leading service providers, exclusive meeting with buyers, trade association meet and much more. The three-day Conferences includes sessions on Waste Management and Recycling Solutions; Digital Facility Management; Infection Control in Hospitals; Laundry and Dry Cleaning; Sanitation and Hotel Purchasing Managers Meet. About the Organisers: With 20 years of service to spread awareness about professional cleaning and with four premium Trade Shows and Conferences, VIS has grown to become the Voice of the Cleaning Industry. Catering to very niche industry verticals - Cleaning, Hygiene & Sanitation; Traffic & Parking Technology/Infrastructure/ Management; Building Technology & Design, the group has a strong foothold not only in the Indian market but also in the Global market.

Media Contact: Jyothika Kotian - 9870512050 Senior Manager – Media Relations & Client Servicing

February 13, 14 & 15 2020, the Indian cleaning industry will witness Asia’s leading International Expo, the 17^th Edition of Clean India Show, along with Waste Technology India, Laundrex India and Car Care Expos at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The show focuses on smart cleaning solutions for a new clean India to match the exacting expectation of the Government of India’s vision. With over 400 brands from across 20 countries and more than 15000 visitors, the road map for technology-based innovation is fast gaining traction.

The cleaning & hygiene industry has been playing an important role in meeting heightened expectations of various stakeholders driving the initiative of Clean India. The industry has been adopting and deploying technology to offer cost-effective solutions. With robotics, IOT, etc. driving the cleaning processes and with environment protection gaining importance, cleaning equipment and chemical manufacturers are gearing up to innovate, eco-friendly products and solutions.

Ø  Clean India Show: Clean India Expo is a harbinger for the technology driven cleaning solutions being increasingly adopted by the industry. The entire gamut of cleaning equipment, environment friendly cleaning chemicals and wash room solutions from across the world will be at display. This Expo gives a different perspective of the cleaning products market conscious about sustainability, environment responsibility, water energy conservation, chemical consumption and many more. With the introduction of new segments Kitchen Hygiene & Sanitation Pavilion this year, Clean India Show will have its first ever conference on KHS on February 15, 2020.

Ø   Waste Technology India Expo: There is much value in waste and this has been proved in the last three years by the municipal bodies, private agencies and solution providers of the Waste Management Industry that came together and focused more on Technology and systems. The environmental and social gains are truly remarkable. The show will bring together experts in waste processing technology and companies showcasing present trends in handling waste.

Ø  Laundrex India Expo: The only show of laundry and dry-cleaning segment in India that caters to retail, commercial, institutional and centralised laundry services dry cleaning service providers and hotel industry sourcing products. The expo also showcases current trends in linen care, dry clean and advancement in technologies which leads to efficient use of energy and water.

Ø  Car Care Expo: A Car needs special care. The awareness among car owners in India on the current trends in car maintenance and detailing is gaining momentum. Car Care Expo will highlight innovative solutions for the growing number of automotive vehicles. The show brings together car care, car wash and auto detailing owners, operators, equipment and accessories manufacturers, suppliers and distributors from the local and international market, thus providing excellent business and networking opportunities.

J. P Nair, Managing Director – Virtual Info Systems says, “Like every year this year too our team has been striving to give new dimension to the most coveted, game changing event for the Cleaning Industry by bringing together not only the manufacturers and buyers but also start-ups through this platform. This show will attract visitors from varied sectors and government departments; Healthcare, Hospitality, Pharmaceutical, Facility Management, Food Processing, Manufacturing Industries, Corporate Houses, Industrial Townships, Municipal Corporations, Railways, Car Care Centres, Laundries and others. It is an excellent platform for National and International suppliers of equipment, chemicals and systems, service providers, distributors to enter this growing market.”

This year a special delegation from all the 16 Zones of the Indian Railways, various industrial associations, Municipal Corporations – pan India, Procurement Heads of various industries, and experts from WHO are expected to mark their presence.

The expo will also include conferences & seminars to discuss industry trends, challenges and market insights along with new launch of innovative products, B2B interactions with distributors and channel partners, live demos of products and processes, connect with leading service providers, exclusive meeting with buyers, trade association meet and much more. The three-day Conferences include sessions on Waste Management and Recycling Solutions; Digital Facility Management; Infection Control in Hospitals; Laundry and Dry Cleaning; Sanitation and Hotel Purchasing Managers Meet.

About the Organisers:

With 20 years of service to spread awareness about professional cleaning and with four premium Trade Shows and Conferences, VIS has grown to become the Voice of the Cleaning Industry.

Catering to very niche industry verticals - Cleaning, Hygiene & Sanitation; Traffic & Parking Technology/Infrastructure/ Management; Building Technology & Design, the group has a strong foothold not only in the Indian market but also in the Global market.

Show Website: https://www.ctwindia.com/

Expo Websites:

Clean India Show - https://www.cleanindiashow.com/

Waste Technology India Expo - http://wastexpoindia.com/

Laundrex India Expo - http://www.laundrexindiaexpo.com/

Car Care Expo - http://carcareexpo.in/

Budget comment by Mr. Navneet Munot SBI Mutual Fund

Post the Union Budget 2020 announcement, please find enclosed quote by Mr Navneet Munot, ED & CIO, SBI Mutual Fund. Kindly find the high resolution picture of Mr Navneet Munot as well.

‘’This was amongst the toughest backdrops in recent years for the Finance Minister to present her budget against. With a severe growth slowdown arguably requiring a strong fiscal response on one hand and with sluggish revenue collections constraining government’s fiscal on the other, the challenge was evident. Consequently, the Finance Minister ended up using the FRBM deviation of 50bps on fiscal deficit for both the current and the next year. The divestment target at Rs 2.1 trillion while ambitious will need support from strategic sales including the proposed LIC of India IPO.

Overall, the government appears to have chosen to consolidate on the reforms of the past few years. The budget continued with the thrust on infrastructure, social welfare, improvement in ease of living, simplification on taxes and leveraging technology for better governance. Full tax exemption to Sovereign Wealth Funds for investments in Infrastructure and other notified sectors is a significant positive. It was also heartening to see the focus on sustainability through measures on environment and climate change. Similarly, the continued focus on cooperative federalism is positive.

The personal tax reductions was well intentioned but the flip side is that removal of exemptions could have negative implications for savings. More could have done for the real estate sector beyond increasing the window of tax exemptions by a year given its multiplier impact on the economy. Hopefully, the government will pay attention to the needs of the sector going forward.

After the initial reaction, expect investor focus to shift back on earnings and global cues. In our view, significant easing in financial conditions, both locally and globally, improving prospects for the rural economy given increase in food prices and better acreage, and the various measures taken by the government to stimulate the economy so far should bring about an improvement in both economic activity and corporate earnings going forward. However, in the absence of a significant growth boost in the budget and given the cautious global environment owing to the spread of Coronavirus, market should stay volatile in the near-term.”