ICICI Bank to organise ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’ camp in Chikkamagaluru district

         The Bank to approve a variety of loans on the spot to individuals, including non-customers

·         Top 100 winners of a quiz competition meet the Bank’s brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan

·         This is a part of the Bank’s initiative to organise 2000 ‘Maha Loan’ camps this financial year

Chikkamagaluru: ICICI Bank had organised ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’ near KSRTC Bus stand, Indira Gandhi Road in Chikkamagaluru district on December 18, 2019 to give individuals, including non-customers, access to a comprehensive bouquet of exciting offerings and special packages on two and four wheelers, trucks, gold loan and Kisan Credit Card.

Smt Nagarathnamma, Chief Financial Officer, Zilla Panchayath, Chikkamagaluru, inaugurated the event.

Individuals can walked in with requisite documents and walk out with on-the-spot approvals to finance their dream products at the ‘Maha Loan’ camp near KSRTC Bus stand which was open from 9.30 AM to 6:00 PM. The Bank was approving a bouquet of loans on the spot to individuals after doing proper due diligence. It  also provided some exclusive offers from manufacturers including Hyundai Motors India Ltd at the Chikkamagaluru camp. In other words, the ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’ at Chikkamagaluru was be a one-stop shop for people from the surrounding towns/ villages to access the entire range of the Bank’s tailor-made products and services. On taking loan, customers can participate in a quiz through SMS. Top 100 winners of the quiz competition will get an opportunity to meet the Bank’s celebrity brand ambassador, Shah Rukh Khan.

The camp at Chikkamagaluru is part of the Bank’s drive to host around 2000 ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’ in semi urban and rural locations as well as large corporate premises to individuals, including non-customers.

Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Anup Bagchi, Executive Director, ICICI Bank said, “We are hosting the ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’ with the objective of providing easy access to loans to people across the country. In this endeavour, we are taking our unique proposition of instant loans and on-the-spot-approvals to the doorstep of potential customers across the country in semi-urban and rural areas, as well as to salaried employees of corporates. We believe that we are offering an unparalleled experience of a unique combination of easy access to finance, exclusive deals on vehicles from manufacturers and an array of further benefits, including meeting the Bollywood superstar. We aim to undertake around 2000 such camps by end of March 2020.” 

The ’Maha Loan’ camp at Chikkamagaluru will put on display vehicles of reputed brands.

Key highlights of the offers at the ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’ at Chikkamagaluru: 

Benefits on two-wheeler and truck loans: 

·         Zero processing fee

·         Easy EMI

·         Instant loan up to 100% of on-road price of two-wheeler, up to 95% of the truck cost

Benefits on auto, gold and personal loans:

·         Flat processing fee of Rs. 999 on auto loan and Rs. 1499 on personal loans (exclusive of taxes)

·         Special offers on select four-wheeler models from manufacturers including Hyundai Motors India Ltd.

·         One year subscription of Gaana.com and SONY LIV

·         50% reduction on processing fees for gold loans above Rs. 2 lakh

Benefits on Kisan Credit Card:

·         50% discount on processing fee and zero technical and legal verification charges

·         KCC overdraft facility for five years, subject to annual review

Other highlight:

·         On taking loan, customers can participate in a quiz competition through SMS. Top 100 winners of the quiz competition will get an opportunity to meet the Bank’s celebrity brand ambassador, Shah Rukh Khan

Terms and conditions apply on all offers.

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About ICICI Bank: ICICI Bank Ltd (BSE: ICICIBANK, NSE: ICICIBANK and NYSE:IBN) is a leading private sector bank in India. The Bank’s consolidated total assets stood at Rs.12,88,190 crore at September 30, 2019. ICICI Bank's subsidiaries include India's leading private sector insurance, asset management and securities brokerage companies, and among the country’s largest private equity firms. It is present across 15 countries, including India.

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Jash , Manav Gohil , Mamta Sharma , Lalit Pandit at Malad Masti

Malad Masti is celebrating its 4th year and is one of Mumbai’s biggest street fiesta when it comes to entertainment, gathering, Bollywood celebrity spotting.  Lalit Pandit, Jasbir Jassi, Manav Gohil, Mamta Sharma, Jash & Nilesh Thakkar, Rohansh Pandit, Abeer Pandit graced their presence. “Malad Masti” is an initiative led by MLA Aslam Shaikh to promote his area Malad as a tourist attraction by turning the stretch of Malad Back road into a no vehicle zone for a family fun day with Sports, Games, Yoga, Music, Dance, Food, Fun & Frolic, Arts & Crafts. Various musical teachers and performers like Garba, Drummers, and other practitioners of musical arts are provided free stage, power, and exclusive area to promote the musical arts amongst younger people. By linking other social initiatives like his annual tree plantation drives with “Malad Masti” he has started to make a large section of the annual crowd interested in being part of these green activities and drives in their locality. MLA Aslam Shaikh said “I want to make Malad Masti, an annual street festival with total people participation in organizing and running it along the lines of Oktoberfest in Germany or the Carnival in Rio and a platform to promote social causes dear to me. The campaign is all about getting the people to enjoy the area that belongs to them. We provide them with every possible safety and security, we have volunteers, police to take care of the participants. He also said “There are innumerable people who are malnourished which includes kids and women. We have also invited the NGO’s who look after the malnourished kids and women. The concept of Malad Masti is to celebrate the Indian culture where every Indian no matter what caste or religion they belong, they come together and have fun” . 

 Dwarikesh Sugar commissioned its new 100 KLPD Distillery plant

Mumbai, December 19, 2019: Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd., one of India’s leading sugar manufacturers, commissioned its new 100 KLPD distillery plant at its Dwarikesh Nagar unit, Bundki, in Bijnor District. Using state-of-the art technology, this project commenced in late 2018.  The Company invested in waste water recovery and zero liquid discharge, strengthening its credentials to grow sustainably around an environment-friendly foundation.

This expansion comes at the right time. India’s sugar business has undergone a paradigm shift. Buoyed by initiatives undertaken by the Government to strengthen the ethanol blending program, the distillery capacity expansion will increase ethanol production and strengthen the company’s forward integration. Besides, this initiative will enable the Company to optimize the use of molasses generated within its cane crushing facilities and help to moderate the impact of sectoral volatility.

While commenting on this expansion, Mr. Vijay S. Banka, the Managing Director of Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd., said, “The ethanol capacity expansion will help in strengthening our sugar manufacturing business and is in line with our vision to expand our business vertically while creating a multi-product foundation. The capital expenditure of approximately Rs. 145 crores will enable benefits to accrue across the foreseeable future.”

About Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd (NSE: DWARKESH; BSE: 532610)

Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd is one of India’s leading sugar producer. The Company has three fully automated and highly efficient sugar mills, located in Uttar Pradesh’s sugarcane-rich belt of Bijnor and Bareilly districts.

The Company has combined production capacity of 21,500 tons of sugarcane per day. Modern and technologically advanced units help the Company to harness sugar by-products such as ethanol, industrial alcohol and bagasse-based power production as growth enabler.

High recovery, plant efficiencies, cane development initiatives and ethical & transparent conduct of business are the key USPs of the Company.

The Company’s collaborative approach has helped farmers to improve their yield and maximize their returns. Focused R&D initiatives have enabled the Company to ensure streamlined and quality supply of sugarcane, enabling high recovery and production levels.

MGTO TARGETS FEMALE TRAVELERS SEGMENT WITH INFLUENCER CAMPAIGNS IN INDIA

Mumbai, 19^th December 2019: In recent years, Macao has seen a rise in the number of Women Travelers from India. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has been constantly engaging Indian influencers and encouraging more and more Independent and young women travelers of India to visit and explore the true heart of Macao, a melting pot overflowing with gastronomical, historical and cultural riches, every year. Recently, MGTO initiated a Social Media Marketing Campaign with renowned South Indian Actress Pranitha Subhash. The campaign aims at showcasing Macao as the desirable destination for independent female travelers hailing from India.

The Actress kick-started her Macao moments dropping at Macao’s internationally recognized, ‘Macao Light Festival’. Since its launch in 2015, the festival aims to draw visitors to different districts of the city for soaking in the beauty of Macao by night and to learn about the local culture and history from innovative angles shaped by light artistry. She also walked the Red Carpet for the opening ceremony of the fourth edition of the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM). The ceremony was attended by numerous celebrities making it a splendid and dazzling night.

Pranitha also visited some of the iconic spots and magnificent monuments of Macao like the UNESCO heritage site Ruins of St. Paul’s, one of the oldest religious A-Ma Temple, culturally authentic village Taipa Village and 3,700-square meter public plaza at the Historic Center of Macao called Senado Square. She enjoyed a leisurely gondola ride at The Venetian Macao and got mesmerized by the spectacular sight of the Eiffel Tower located at The Parisian Macao.

She also took a trip to the Panda Pavilion located at the Seac Pai Van Park, Coloane, Macao.

Designated as the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and recognized for its 450 years old food legacy, Pranitha got her hands-on experiencing fine dining and indulged in various cuisines at Michelin Star awarded restaurant ‘The Golden Peacock’ known for its Indian food, Michelin recommended António, known for Portuguese cuisine and the only rotating restaurant in Macao, Café 360, known for its irresistible seasonal seafood platter. She also witnessed the local gastronomic flavors and delicacies of Macao, like the edible icon of Macao – the Portuguese custard Egg Tarts at Lord Stow’s Bakery in Coloane Village and the world-famous almond cookies. 

Macao is known as the city of duality as tourists get to experience European and Asian culture and architecture at one destination. The city also offers world-class elements from luxury to fun attractions to shopping opportunities, international cuisine, and world-renowned spas. The city is easily accessible from India and known as one of the safest destinations in the world. All these factors make it an ideal destination for Indian women travelers who want to enjoy a stress-free and fun holiday.

Vested Finance won 'Rising Star' Award at IFTA 2019

Mr. Viram Shah, CEO and Co-Founder, Vested Finance receiving the Rising Star award at IFTA

Mumbai, 17^th December 2019: Vested Finance, an online investment platform that enables Indian investors to invest in the US stock market won the “Rising Star” award at the India Fintech Forum`s IFTA 2019. IFTA, India’s biggest fintech demo event, witnessed 23 global start-ups, including Vested Finance, presenting their product to the audience. The event was organized by The India FinTech Forum, which aims to position the fintech community in India as a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Commenting on this achievement, Mr. Viram Shah, CEO, and Co-Founder, Vested Finance said, “It is an honor to receive such a prestigious award from the industry body. We would want to thank the entire team and all our stakeholders who helped us reach here and have been a part of our journey.”

He further added, “The platform is first of its kind in India that enables Indians to invest in US markets directly and legally. Powered by partnerships with Indian banks, fractional investing capabilities, and a curated list of stocks, we have made the international investing process easier than it was ever possible before.”

Vested Finance has made US stock investing commission-free and hassle-free. The companies included are listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ. The team at Vested offers the opportunity to invest in US stocks and ETFs across sectors like healthcare, real estate, tech, telecom, finance etc. which would help Indian investors to create a global portfolio, diversify and invest in global brands. The company also provides unique pre-built portfolios called Vests that enable an investor to start investing easily.

About Vested Finance

Vested Finance is a California-headquartered U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) that provides an online investment platform that enables Indian investors to invest in the US stock market. The company’s mission is to enable sustainable wealth creation by allowing local investors to go global. They have also partnered with DriveWealth, a well-reputed SEC-registered broker in the US. This broker serves clients in 150 countries and is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), which insures securities in their customers’ accounts up to USD 500,000

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BEMISAL BISWAJEET LIVE ! A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO LEGEND BISWAJEET CHATTERJEE ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY

Reliving his timeless memories

Guest Performer- Javed Ali

Performers-  Padmini Kolhapure, Prima Chatterjee, Virendra Shankar  Shailen Negi, Rajesh Iyer, Sarvesh Mishra, Shefali Tagerse.

Hosted by- Rj Anmol

Bemisaal Biswajeet is a tribute by the legendary actor from "Movie Magic Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, a known name in the entertainment industry.

Evening also saw the presence of Shantipriya Kiran Shantaram ,Naseem (Mohd Rafi’s daughter ) Highlight of the “Movie Magic’s Bemisaal Biswajeet”

On the occasion of celebrations of Biswajeets 83^rd birthday.
1.Live performance by Biswajeet
2. Mohd Rafi's  daughter Nasreen witnessed the show
3. Padmini Kolhapuri performed a song for Biswajeet
4. Singer Javed Ali performed live and a duet with Biswajeet as a tribute.
5. Biswajeet sang songs of Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand & Ashok Kumar and paid a tribute to them.

There is a reason everyone calls Biswajeet Chatterjee a legend. While his charisma remains matchless, he needs no introduction. The man is an institution in himself, inspiring people around him.

With his charm, talent & phenomenal acting skills, legendary Biswajeet Chatterjee was one of the reigning stars of Bollywood.

But it’s only in his second innings really - that he wishes to play “characters” that will explore the other side of his acting credential.

On the occasion of his birthday, Biswajeet Chatterjee spoke about his journey & his glorious come back to the movies. In his speech, he mentioned that meaty parts that he would’ve never have had as the leading man are coming his way now, and the actor is biting into them with all the hunger of a true artist. 

He is still capable of giving back to back super performances, giving all the newcomers a run for their money. 

The evening paid a tribute to popularly known as Bemisaal 'Biswajeet" by playing some of their most memorable songs. He likes to sing on stage today are some of his greatest hits like “Pukarta Chala Hoon Main” (from Mere Sanam), “Yeh Nayan Dare Dare” Kohraa), “Bequarar Karke Hamen” (Bees Saal Baad) and “Oh My Love, Nazar Na Lag Jaye” (Night in London) “If I had to sing only the hits from my films, we would need two or three back-to-back concerts" he said with a chuckle.

Interestingly, the actor admits he’s never had any formal training in music. But, after he made it big in Bollywood, he was often invited to go on concerts with established singers “I’ve toured all over the world,” Biswajeet informs with understandable pride. “I’ve performed with Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle, Ghulam Ali and many others.  In the ’70s, when these tours were organized abroad stars like Shammi Kapoor would also join in, but they would get on stage to just say a few words, perhaps introduce a song. Only Biswajeet would actually sing.”  He was so good that during one concert in Singapore Shashi Kapoor, who was in the audience, was in the audience, turned to his wife Ira and asked in surprise: “Is that really Biswajeet singing?”

Despite his proven singing chops, the actor wasn’t keen on singing in Hindi films even, though directors and producers constantly requested him to and that’s why he would never agree to concerts in the Maximum City. “Once Manmohan Desai, who was being quite persistent, asked me, ‘Why won’t you do it, Dada? You sing so well.’ That got me thinking,” Biswajeet reminisces. The actor, it seems, had a well-thought-out career plan. “I didn’t come to Mumbai to become a playback singer,” he says. “I came here to be a Bollywood hero. That had always been my ambition, and I didn’t want to get distracted. Besides, I realized that if singers like Mohd. Rafi or Hemant Kumar lent their voice to me, they would do an infinitely better job and there was a good chance the songs would become superhits. Who do you think would benefit the most from that?” he asks, with a smile. Luckily for him, that’s actually what happened.

He insisted it was my birthday gift to him, so I couldn’t refuse.” The song, “Ae Dil Meri Jaan”, plays in the background all through the film Thanks to his love for music, RD Burman was a good friend, as was actor Mehmood. “He may have been a comedian, but Mehmood had an excellent ear for music and rhythm. It was he who gave Pancham his first break in a film called Chhote Nawab,” the actor points out.