Archives September 2023

12th September 2023; Mumbai, India: Headquartered in Mumbai, an independent integrated marketing agency, AGENCY09, celebrated its 10-year anniversary on 9th September 2023. With a steadfast commitment to growth, the agency aims to strategically expand its international presence, further solidifying its global footprint.

Founded by Tushar Khakhar, supported by Bipeen Nadgauda, and later joined by Gautam Anand, the agency is now a strong team of 85 with its new central office at Turner Road, Bandra.

Over the years, AGENCY09 has transformed from being a digital advertising agency to an integrated marketing agency. In 2016, they expanded the tech team delivering projects globally, namely ERPs, multi-website CMSes, modern UI/UX, and e-commerce. They have dedicated departments for Brand, Design, and Production.

Today, AGENCY09 consults brands and organizations to grow and foray into a borderless economy. They scale businesses with ideas for Technology, Content, Design, and Data. The agency is currently working with notable brands like Tata Motors, Aditya Birla Capital, Reliance General Insurance, Bits Pilani, Ryan Group of Institutions, Lokmat Media, Godrej L’Affaire, Jupiter Hospital, Mahindra Solarize, iGCB (Intellect Design), Parag Milk Foods, Senvion, Chinese Wok, Würth Car-Haus, Groupsoft and BARC, to name a few.

Known for being a people-first organization, AGENCY09 deeply believes in bringing positive change through creative communication and technology.

Speaking on the occasion, Tushar Khakhar, Founder, AGENCY09, said, “It’s been a momentous #FirstDecadeOf09, building a close-knit core team and the right infrastructure for growth. We are thankful to the industry for giving us the space to grow and contribute.”

In the quest to build a highly creative ecosystem, the founders have launched a design-led merchandise store called A09 Store, a travel company called Insta Holidays as an outlet for exploring. They also built a classroom to nurture creative talent named academyzeronine, and are building a new category with Octarine Organics, a well-being mushroom company.

New Delhi, 12th September 2023: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the OBD-II A compliant 2023 CB300F. Drawing its DNA from the ‘international big-bike design as a synergy of sporty performance and unmatched persona, the CB300F has the spirit of a true street fighter. Customers can now book the 2023 Honda CB300F at their nearest BigWing dealerships and it has been attractively priced at Rs 1,70,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Introducing the 2023 Honda CB300F, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “Since its launch, Honda CB300F has been a remarkable head turner. With the spirit of a true street fighter and the fine balance of performance, versatility & modernism, CB300F has fulfilled the aspirations of the next-gen riders in providing unmatched style, comfort and power. The new 2023 model is further advanced with the OBD-II A engine and other modern technologies that will further elevate riding experience with punchy performance and agility on the road.”

Commenting on the launch of the 2023 CB300F, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, of Sales and Marketing, at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are excited to introduce the 2023 OBD-II A complaint CB300F, a symbol of our commitment to delivering exhilarating riding experience to all our customers. Embodying the spirit of a true street fighter, the CB300F will conquer the urban style with its powerful and agile performance. We are excited to announce that bookings are now open, offering you the chance to be among the first to experience the thrill of the open road where style meets substance. Up-gear to the new CB300F and redefine your riding adventure.”

Powerful and Aggressive Performance:

The Honda CB300F is an uncompromising street fighter, one that is powerful and agile. For a relentless punchy performance, it is equipped with a 293cc, oil-cooled, 4 stroke, single-cylinder BSVI OBD – II A compliant PGM-FI engine that churns out 18 kW of power and 25.6 Nm of peak torque.

Glide through street corners and city traffic with ease as the CB300F comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and gets an assist slipper clutch that requires less force enabling quick gear shifts and prevents rear wheel hopping while down shifting.

Modern Technology and Superior Handling:

Modern technology installed on CB300F ensures every aspect of the ride is under control. While the dual disc brakes (276mm front & 220mm rear) with dual-channel ABS and Honda’s Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) integrate safety with performance, its golden USD front forks and 5-step adjustable rear mono shock suspension provide a comfortable riding experience.

The CB300F’s advanced Fully Digital instrument panel comes with 5 levels of customizable brightness and displays information like Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Fuel Gauge, Twin Trip Meters, Gear Position Indicator and a Clock. It also gets an all-LED lighting system and Honda Smartphone Voice Control System (HSVCS) for uninterrupted connectivity.

Price, Colours and Availability:

The 2023 Honda CB300F OBD-II A will be available in Deluxe Pro variant and three colours – Sports Red, Mat Marvel Blue Metallic & Mat Axis Grey Metallic. It has been attractively priced at Rs. 1,70,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Mumbai’s leading food, entertainment and shopping destination, Infiniti Mall recently concluded vibrant Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at both the outlets of the mall i.e. Andheri and Malad. The celebrations invited customers from all walks of life to experience an enthralling time and witness the grand scale celebrations through a range of vivacious cultural events.

Girls groups rise high, spreading the joy of the festivities while breaking the Handi, which was a one-of-its-kind highlight from the day. It showcases the mall’s effort to highlight women’s power.

The spectacular weekend of performances lined up for customers for pottery workshops to instrumental fusion musical events organized by the mall, uplifting the festive spirit. The mythological Radha-Kirshna play seized the pulse of the festival and created the utmost engagement and delight for customers.

New Delhi; 12th September 2023: Sterling Generators Private Limited (SGPL), a Sterling and Wilson Group Company and one of India’s leading genset players, today announced that it has launched an innovative clean air solution, Retrofit Emission Control Device (RECD), in collaboration with Pi Green Innovations. RECD is built on filter-less technology and based on Electrostatic Precipitation fundamentals. It captures Particulate Matter (PM) from the engine exhaust with more than 70 percent efficiency.

Commenting on the product launch, Mr. Sanjay Jadhav, CEO, Sterling Generators Private Limited said, “We are happy to collaborate with Pi Green Innovations for their RECD technology. This collaboration provides an excellent opportunity to expand and enhance the product offerings we offer to our customers. The newly launched RECD is highly efficient in improving air quality and provides a viable solution for our customers to meet the PM compliance requirement, as per pollution control board norms.”

“At Sterling Generators, we believe that environmental sustainability is a shared responsibility, and this collaboration reflects our dedication to finding cleaner, more efficient solutions for our customers and our planet. Together with Pi Green Innovations, we aim to redefine how the industry addresses air pollution, setting a new standard for cleaner energy solutions”, he further added.

Speaking at the launch event, Mr. Irfan Pathan, Founder & CEO, Pi Green Innovations said, “We are honoured and proud to partner with a prestigious brand like Sterling Generators. This partnership not only gives a boost to the DG retrofit (RECD) industry in India but also adds impetus to Pi Green’s vision of A Pollution Free Tomorrow.”

The RECD is installed after the DG exhaust (muffler/silencer), and no modifications to the engine/ DG set are required. What sets this technology apart is its ability to transform the separated particulate matter/ byproduct and reuse it as a high-value raw material in paints, dyes, toners for laser printers and copiers as well as in a vulcanization process to treat rubber, thus eliminating the need for disposal and secondary contamination. The product is all weatherproof, needs minimal maintenance with a simple, efficient, and sturdy construction that provides constant performance and long operational life.

New showroom also inaugurated

Hyderabad, September 11, 2023… Abhinandan Bajaj MAXIMA ELECTRIC CARGO, Three Wheelers launched in Sangareddy.

The EV Cargo Three Wheelers cost Rs 3.90 lakh.

Shri Samardeep Subandh, President, Intra-City Business, Bajaj Auto Ltd formally launched them into Sangareddy in a function held in the city

Earlier Shri Samardeep also inaugurated the Abhinandan Motors Pvt. Ltd in the city.

Ms. V Sunitha Laxma Reddy, State Women’s Commission Chairperson and MLA Kranthi Kumar also visited the showroom immediately after it was inaugurated.

Addressing the gathering Samardeep Subandh, President, Intra-City Business, Bajaj Auto Ltd said Indian market for EV Cargo is well developed in the past three years. Telangana Market for EV Cargo three wheelers is also emerging as a potential market as major e-com companies operate from this state. The Indian Market for EV three wheelers both put together passenger and cargo is 3000 per month. The overall Indian market for three wheelers is 10,000 per month. EV Cargo three wheelers are expected to gain double, triple growth in near future he said.

Speaking earlier, Mr. Nelli Babji, Divisional Manager for Bajaj Auto said the market has turned from Diesel to CNG and now to Electric Vehicles. They plan to sell around 100 EV Cargo Vehicle every month in Telangana.

We plan to have a showroom for every 25 kms in the state. We have 11 showrooms, 66 branches and 132 sub branches in Telangana he added. The Bajaj Maxima EV Cargo vehicles will be launched in every district of the state he added.

Rohit of Abhinandan Auto said they had a small branch at Sangareddy which is now converted into a big showroom which was inaugurated by Samardeep Subandh today.

Mr Gaurav, VP, Swaroop Chand Kothari of Abhinandan Auto and others also participated in the inauguration.

Hyderabad,11th September 2023– The heart of Kothapet witnessed a spectacular event as the much-anticipated Ashu Silks Emporium was inaugurated by the esteemed Daksha Nagarkar (Fame of Ravanasura, Bangarraju and Zombie Reddy movies). The grand opening of this opulent emporium/store marked a momentous occasion for both the fashion-forward community of Kothapet and the world of traditional textiles.

Located at the heart of Kothapet, Ashu Silks Emporium has set new standards for showcasing the rich heritage of Indian textiles and fashion. This store promises a captivating blend of tradition and contemporary elegance, offering a curated collection of sarees and accessories to cater to every fashion enthusiast’s desires.

Daksha Nagarkar, the chief guest and a prominent figure in the Telugu film industry, expressed her enthusiasm and support for Ashu Silks Emporium and said “I’m thrilled to be a part of this momentous occasion as Ashu Silks Emporium opens its doors to the world. This new store is a testament to the timeless beauty of Indian textiles and craftsmanship. The collection here is a fusion of tradition and modernity, catering to the diverse tastes of today’s fashion lovers. I believe Ashu Silks Emporium will become a go-to destination for those who appreciate Indian traditional fashion.”

Uma Devi, Proprieitor of Ashu Silks Emporium expressing her joy on the inauguration said “We want to thank Ms. Daksha Nagarkar for launching our new store. Our brand is very famous for Pure Pattu Sarees, Kanchi Pattu Sarees, Bridal Sarees, Light weight pattu sarees etc. Our own looms allow us to give quality and benefits of price to customers. Its our first store in Hyderabad and we are extremely happy to enthral the fashion enthusiast of Kothapet”.

The grand opening event was attended by a diverse audience, including fashion enthusiasts, local dignitaries, and esteemed members of the community. Guests had the opportunity to explore the luxurious ambiance of Ashu Silks Emporium and admire its exquisite collections.

Ashu Silks Emporium takes pride in its commitment to preserving India’s textile heritage while adopting contemporary trends.

Hyderabad,11th September 2023- TTF Hyderabad 2023 concluded a remarkable two-day event that exceeded all expectations. Hosted at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC, Novotel) on September 9th and 10th, TTF Hyderabad 2023 proved to be an exceptional platform for the travel industry, not only in Telangana but also across Southern India.

TTF Hyderabad 2023 brought together over 125 domestic and international exhibitors, firmly establishing its reputation as the key networking platform for the travel industry in Southern India. With participation from India, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam, the event showcased a vibrant mix of travel destinations and offerings. Telangana, the Host State, extended its unwavering support, while Gujarat showcased with their co-exhibitors as the Partner State of the event. Feature States included Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Puducherry.

On the second day of TTF Hyderabad, the event experienced a significant turnout of both trade visitors and enthusiastic travelers. The venue was abuzz with thousands of visitors interacting with exhibitors from various parts of India and abroad, all well-prepared to present the finest travel packages for the upcoming vacation season.

TTF Hyderabad also featured a Skal International Hyderabad networking session and panel discussion, providing attendees with valuable insights and collaboration opportunities. The event concluded with a valedictory ceremony and an awards function.

“TTF 2023 is poised for a record season! As we conclude TTF in Hyderabad today, the happy faces of exhibitors and visitors and an all time high visitor number over two days is the best testimony to the importance of tradeshows in India’s key travel markets. We will be in Delhi next in a couple of weeks for our BLTM show, focused on Bleisure and MICE, then in Patna for our first-ever edition of TTF in Bihar. We are expecting an amazing response in the upcoming shows!”, commented Sanjiv Agarwal, Chairman & CEO of Fairfest Media Ltd., India’s largest travel trade show organisers.

NEW DELHI, 11th September 2023: Superstar Sunny Deol appeared exuberant in Rajat Sharma’s show ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ after the recent success of his movie ‘Gadar 2’ which has garnered Rs 511 crore at the box office till now.

To a question whether he would think of doing ‘Gadar 3’ in the future, Sunny Deol replied: “Gadar 2 lane ke liye main dar raha tha, Gadar 3 ke liye main taiyar hoon” (I was afraid when I was doing Gadar 2, but now I’m ready to do Gadar 3)

When Rajat Sharma asked whether he had got offers to do sequels like Border 2, Ghayal 2, Arjun 2, Sunny Deol replied: “I think the characters in these movies have made their place in the hearts of people. They want extensions of those characters….. There was a time when Border 2 was being planned, but it could not happen. Now that this film (Gadar 2) has clicked, everybody is energetic, I think some day or other they will be made.

Rajat Sharma: I’ve heard Sunny has also gained some ‘josh’, and that you’ve been demanding Rs 50 crore for a film?

Sunny Deol: Look, it’s the producer who will decide how much to pay depending on how much he earns.

Rajat Sharma: If a movie earns Rs 500 crore, one can demand Rs 50 crore?

Sunny Deol: He will decide how much he can pay. I will not say, I’ll do or not do. I do not work like this. I like to be in projects where I am not a burden.

Rajat Sharma: Did you ever expect Gadar 2 to become a superhit?

Sunny Deol: I had no such expectations…when the first Gadar movie was made, it’s the people who made it a big hit. There was no digital world in those days. But we had that gut feeling that it would click. In those days, we did not use to go out for promotions. ..This time, before doing Gadar 2, we, particularly our director, did a brainstorming. It was delayed and Covid pandemic began. When he told me about the idea, I liked it and from then onwards, work began. I had this confidence that the people who liked Gadar, will like this sequel too. I knew, either the movie will not click, or if it clicked, it will give the movie its due honour (izzat). This movie has kept its ‘izzat’ as a sequel.”

On Salman Khan praising Gadar 2 with his tweet “Dhai kilo ka haath equals chalis cr ki opening. Sunny paaji is killing it. Congrats to the entire team of Gadar 2”, Sunny Deol replied: “Salman and I have a different equation. Obviously I’m senior to him. When I used to work, he used to come on the set. ..Hamesha.. He had a good bond with Papa (Dharmendra)..And so that give and take, which is with very few people, was there. Obviously, it is not that they are my colleagues. I have my bonds with everyone. I am what I am, you may like it or may not like it.”

Rajat Sharma: Even Shahrukh Khan has praised Gadar 2?

Sunny Deol: Definitely, definitely. Woh zaman (those days) when it happened, that was a different time. I say, people forget what happened in those days. One understands such things should not have happened. It was ‘bachpana’ (childish), definitely. After that, Shahrukh and I met several times and spoke to each other about many things. We also talked about some movies. This time, he was watching my film with his entire family. And he called me up. Toh sab cheezen bahut badhiya hai. Sab kuch bahut badhiya (everything is fine now).

Sunny Deol was obliquely referring to the incident with Shahrukh Khan during the shooting of 1993 blockbuster Darr, when he ripped the pockets of his jeans in anger and swore to never work with Yash Chopra again.

Rajat Sharma: Even Karan Johar has praised you this time?

Sunny Deol: “Chaliye, isliye main maafi maangta hoon” (Okay, I tender apology for this)

When Rajat Sharma asked why he did not mix up much with his fraternity in the film industry and avoided parties, Sunny Deol replied: ” I don’t say going to parties is not good, but one has to consume liquor, which I don’t. I am an early riser. I go to bed early. Earlier when I used to attend parties, senior actors, who consumed too much liquor, used to hold me back and then engaged me in a loop and spoke continuously. So one or two or three persons used to hold me back, and mujhko bhi chadh jaati thi (I used to get on a high). After drinks, you can’t talk sensibly, but it was a different period then.

Rajat Sharma: I was reading Dharam Ji’s interview, where he said, he tried to teach Sunny and asked you to sing the song ‘Mausam Yoon Barasta Hai, Dar Kyun Mujhko Lagta hai’. He said he even told Sunny to hug Amrita Singh, but he refused?

Sunny Deol: It’s not that it didn’t happen. Basically, I’m a shy guy. I used to be shy since childhood. I say, every person has his own personality

Rajat Sharma: Do you give jhappi (hug) now?

Sunny Deol: No, I mean, it’s not good to give jhappi without any reason. I have changed a lot. I am changing with the times. I am now 65. If I don’t change, then when?

POLITICS

Sunny Deol said, he was going to quit politics and will not contest next year’s Lok Sabha elections from Gurdaspur, Punjab. “I am not fit for politics….I will not like to contest election anymore. It will be good if I continue to work only as an actor.”

Rajat Sharma: What if Modi ji insisted?

Sunny Deol: I think Modi Ji understands that this boy Sunny is doing good service for the country as an actor, and he should continue to do so. Even people want I should give them good cinema in which I have expertise. I want to make good films for our youth so that they become motivated, be positive. I think we should always be positive and we are proud of what we are.”

Sunny Deol said: “My attendance record in Parliament is very poor. I didn’t ask a single question in the House.”

Rajat Sharma read out his attendance record, which says, Sunny Deol went to Parliament only 19 times in the last three and a half years, and asked only one question. He skipped 2021 and 2022 winter session and this year’s monsoon session.

Sunny Deol said, “I don’t say it’s a good thing to have a low attendance. When I joined politics, I started to realize, it is not my world. But I did all the work that I had to do in my constituency. I will continue to do so, whether I attend the House or not. There is security, and I face problems. As an actor when I go there, crowds surround me. This is our shortcoming. I have a long list of work that I did for my constituency. In politics as a profession, I am a misfit…. I am only able as an actor. Earlier I became a director, a producer. I left everything because I am good at being an actor.”

PAKISTAN

On some Pakistanis on social media challenging him for a duel, Sunny Deol replied: “Such statements will come. I am an actor. I play characters. It will be better if we do not take what is shown in movies as personal. Of course, if somebody wants a ‘panga’ (duel) with me, let him come.”

On another Pakistani saying that their army will reply if ever Sunny visits their country, the actor replied: “In reality, I am not a soldier. I am an actor. I always say, I am doing the role of a character. As a soldier, why should anybody go to another country? No soldier wants to fight the other. A soldier has to work for his country. Nobody wants to take the other’s life….Let me tell you, people from Pakistan shower their love, whenever I go abroad. There are political issues which create problems. People from both sides (of the border) are the same.

People have gone from here. Hum sab isi mitti ke hain, aur sab ek hi hain, aur yeh jo ladhai vagairah hoti hain, yeh honi nahin chahiye. Har aadmi jo ladh raha hai, woh kisi ka beta hai, husband hai, uski behenen hain, poora pariva uska hai aur yeh koi nahin chahta ki woh usey kho den. Na idhar ka chahta hai, na udhar ka chahta hai. Main toh hamesha yahi kahoonga ki yeh sulah ho jaye charon taraf. Kyunki zindabi jab humen mil hi gayi hai, woh jeena ke liye hai, Ladhne ke liye nahin.” (We all belong to the same soil. We are all one. These wars should not have happened. Everybody who is fighting is somebody’s son, husband, he has sisters, aur his whole family. Nobody wants to lose them. Neither from this side, nor from that side. I will always say that there must be conciliation all over. The life we have got is meant for living, not for fighting)

Hyderabad,11th September 2023: The largest MSME exhibition and seminar and the 4th edition of the prestigious flagship Business Event hosted by BNI (Business Network International), Hyderabad Region, Kamadhenu Estates BNI GoNat 2023; was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Hemu Suvarna, National Director, India, BNI and Guest of Honor Shri Savji Dholakia, Chairman, Hari Krishna Exports & the Diamond King of Surat; at HITEX, Hyderabad, today. Also present were Sanjana Shah, Executive Director, BNI Hyderabad; T Satish Kumar, Area Director, BNI Hyderabad and Himavanth Vallabhaneni, Managing Director, Kamadhenu Estates.

The event had a Seminar with influential business idols and inspirational speakers like Savji Dholakia, Chairman, Hari Krishna Exports; Hemu Suvarna, National Director, BNI India; Ayush Bansal, Director, Ideal Insurance and Executive Directors of BNI from across regions, sharing entrepreneurial insights and their experiences. Investor pitches, Product launches, Awards and Recognitions of outstanding BNI members, was part of the exhibition. The exhibition running concurrently, had over 200 stalls from all over India showcasing a variety of products and services. There were start-ups exhibiting their innovative products and services along with several established brands at the Expo.

Hemu Suvarna said BNI is playing a vital role in India’s growth story. It is the world’s largest referral network organisation and through these referrals BNI is transforming the way we do business in India. All of us join BNI for business, but we continue to stay in BNI because of the strong relationship and bonding we build with other entrepreneurs, which ultimately sustains our businesses in the long run. The secret of success in BNI is the relationships we develop by networking and growing, because in today’s business world, network is ultimately our business net worth. In August month alone BNI members across the globe generated $ 1.89 bn worth of business and in the last twelve months $ 22.2 bn business was exchanged among our members, that’s how huge the opportunity all of us have in BNI and it’s been only multiplying manifold. That way we are creating huge impact in the business community of India and are also directly contributing to the national economy here. BNI is opening multiple business avenues to do business overseas for BNI members in India. In terms of jobs we are creating, even if every BNI member appoints an additional staff to manage the additional business, imagine the impact of that additional job, which supports on an average 4 family members.

The key note speaker Savji Dholakia, had an inspirational and genuine rag to riches story. Hailing from a farming family with fourth standard qualification, he embarked on his journey with a mere Rs 12.50 borrowed from his family in 1977. He went on to become Surat’s Diamond King. He is known for his magnanimity of gifting his employees with cars, houses, fixed deposits, and other valuable gifts. Speaking on the occasion he said, I achieved all my dreams and my only mission today is to benefit the society, whichever way I can. The secret of doing business should be such a way that the work we do should speak for us and our product, if our product speaks, we wouldn’t need any promotion. For me social service was a passion and doing business was a necessity. After being in business for 40 years, my business is now stable and family members are managing it, so which enables me to devote my time to do something for the society. I created a huge lake in my village in barren land with not even a drop of water, this recharged the land with water and also created water sports in it, generating employment through it. Later took the oath to create 100 lakes, of which we created 75 lakes already and at a much lesser cost. These lakes will ensure that Gujarat will not face drought in the next hundred years. Therefore in life if we have an intention to do something, success will follow, so don’t run after success, keep doing good and success will follow. I am constantly on the lookout for ways to improve myself, wherever I go, I look for something new to learn. I treat and care for all my eight thousand employees as my children. I do my business for the welfare of my employees, I never worked to create wealth for myself. My focus was employees and not money, while my employees’ focus was on creating more money for me, those eight employees with their sixteen thousand hands, eyes, ears, eight thousand minds work for me, take care of my business and its growth. When we had three thousand employees, we took the decision to serve free lunch to everyone, but the expense was equivalent to the profit we earned, despite that we went ahead on an experimental basis. But that decision turned into a miracle, the employee was spared of the trouble of going home for lunch, he had more leisure time and our production went up by 10%. This small decision benefitted both the employee and the company. There was a change in the mindset of the employee and our production improved. My driver always dreamt of driving my Mercedes car and was thrilled when I owned one, that’s when I told him that you had a wrong dream, you limited your dream to driving a Mercedes, you never dreamt of owning one, if you had dreamt of owning one you would have really owned one. Therefore it is important that we dream big, if we dream something it happens, lets not limit our dreams.

Sanjana Shah, we need to come with an open mind to BNI and when you come with an open mind you will find your mind blown, Whomever you interact with in this room its going to blow your mind about the kind of opportunities this room creates every single time. All the stall owners, trust me you will not have breathing space over the next two days, such will be the footfall to a BNI expo. The world is eager to see the products and services offered by MSMEs, be it retail customers or manufacturers looking for solutions for their needs and there is no better platform than a BNI expo to find such solutions.

The Gala evening was packed with entertainment reaching a crescendo, as members presented colourful fashion shows, choreographed dances, ‘Drum Circle’ with 500 members playing drums, live performance of Dilnawaz the band, presentation of awards to outstanding members and much more fun and frolic.

Swathi, Partner, Kamadhenu Estates; Radha Krishna T., Director, PERSQM; Deepika Chalasani, Clinical Nutritionist, Mind & Body Transformation Coach; Mayank Harodia, Partner, Ceiling Crew; Lavanya, Sri Aditya Varshini Estates; Bharat Chanda, Director, Needz Security Solutions Pvt Ltd; Sushil Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO, My Perfect Fit and Ajit J., Co-Founder and CEO, My Perfect Fit; graced the occasion.

Kolkata, India,11th September 2023 Cressanda Solutions Limited (BSE: CRESSAN), a leading IT solutions, digital media and IT-enabled services company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Eastern Railway, Ministry of Railways (GoI) for providing advertising and concierge services in trains. This contract is valid for a period of 5 years.

The Company got the rights to advertise on the interior and exterior surfaces of over 500 Mail, Express, Premium, Inter-city and Local trains. Cressanda Solutions will also provide a bouquet of services comprising on-board sale of non-catering items, on board Wi-Fi, internet services and Content on Demand in trains. The company will also provide pick up, drop and wheelchair services at major railway stations over Eastern Railways. The company will also be developing its Super App for providing above services and shall also be acquiring international content to be dubbed in local language.

Commenting on this development Mr. Arun Kumar Tyagi, Managing Director, Cressanda Solutions said, “We are extremely happy to sign this historic agreement with Eastern Railways and thanks them for reposing their faith on us. This prestigious project is a huge business opportunity and will provide a great platform for companies who are trying to connect with the Indian heartland. With our strategic partners, inhouse technical and program management capabilities, we are confident of providing a unique integrated communication platform that will benefit our stakeholders.”

Cressanda has joined hands with Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Govt. of India) and signed a joint consortium to bid for this marquee project from the Ministry of Railways.

Mr Tyagi further added “As part of our hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision, we are committed towards creating local employment for our rural youth. This project will not only provide connect with the rural India but will also create job opportunities for them. As part of our social commitment to make our Country stronger, we will be contributing towards socio-economic development of interior India.”

Earlier Company has bagged a prestigious order for in-coach digital advertising in the Kolkata Metro for a period of 5 years. Company is installing LED screen and will stream content inside all coaches of Kolkata Metro apart from providing free WiFi at Metro Stations and In coaches too.