ICSI IT-Legal National Conclave

ICSI IT-Legal National Conclave

The Eastern India Regional Council of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (EIRC of ICSI) organised ICSI IT-Legal National Conclave in association with The W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences.

CS Mamta Binani, Vice President, ICSI, CS Sunita Mohanty, Chairperson, EIRC of ICSI, Programme Coordinator, CS Santosh Ku. Agarwala, Council Member, ICSI and Programme Director speaking to the Press said that the purpose of this conclave is to convey vital knowledge about application security to the Legal and IT professionals working in different platforms, to enable the development of robust, rugged, and more secure software applications. This IT Conclave being organized by ICSI is to create an awareness about the risks of cyberspace, but it is for the users of such technology to practice safe behavior while surfing the net

The deliberations of the Conclave was on enhancing the efficient information and communications technology infrastructure, Cyber Crime, Legal remedies and resource to create and support an effective information technology system which will trigger a transparent and accountable governance structure and, in particular, ensure speedy enforcement of rules and delivery of efficient service to the stakeholders.

They also said that the Company Secretary (CS) is a Corporate Law Professional and many of the activities are computer related. The Company Secretary has lots of information including insider/ confidential ones which arecrucial for business. Thus they need to be alert and take necessary action and prevention for the safety of self and their companies.

They ended the session by stating that today’s business is fully technology driven and the success of business depends not only on its performance but also on its ability to have secured intellectual property and information security systems. There is every chance of intruders getting access to crucial data which is bound to effect business competitiveness. Prevention and curbing of these maladies is the need of the hour. To discuss and sensitize the members and professionals about these issues, EIRC of ICSI is hosting ICSI IT–Legal National Conclave in association with The W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences.

WOODS brings the original handcrafted luxury

WOODS brings the original handcrafted luxury

·         Launches limited edition, timeless range of the original British Goodyear Welted Shoes

While hand crafted products seem to be occupying a place of pride by making its mark in the mainstream fashion, WOODS – the British inspired lifestyle brand has introduced a sophisticated range of handcrafted Goodyear welted formal shoes for men. The premium collection, made of genuine leather, comes with the hallmark of longevity, flexibility and maximum comfort. The iconic WOODS range comes with a solid leather lining, transparent anti-bacterial middle sole, holed leather insole for enough ventilation and comfort padding anti-shock. The new collection offers superior anatomical comfort, along with greater flexibility and endurance. The premium range is uniquely designed to facilitate noiseless walking.

A Goodyear welt is typically a strip of leather that runs along the perimeter of a shoe outsole. Goodyear construction is time-consuming but is considered the best method of shoe that requires a complete mastery of working techniques and high quality raw materials. The process requires competence, patience and precision as it is completely a manual process.

This new collection from WOODS deliver an extensive range of styles and features for those who have an eye for detail, love superior craftsmanship and modern yet classic style at the heart of the brand.

The edgy & handsome collection is priced at Rs. 12,995/- onwards. The Woods Welted Collection is available at Woodland outlets across India.

Mahindra First Choice Services seeks to expand footprint in West Bengal

Mahindra First Choice Services seeks to expand footprint in West Bengal

Invites franchisees to join its rapidly growing national network

 

Mahindra First Choice Services (MFCS), India’s leading chain of multi-brand car service workshops, with a national network comprising 81 workshops across more than 60 cities, and a fully own subsidiary of the US $ 16.9 billion Mahindra Group, today announced that it plans to expand its footprint in West Bengal. MFCS’s growth plans for the state envisage 30 new workshops by March 2016.

The company envisions great potential for the multi-brand car servicing business in West Bengal and invites applications from existing OEM dealers, independent car workshops, and other automobile related businesses as well as from those currently engaged in non-auto businesses in Arambagh, Asansol, Ashoknagar, Baharampur, Bally, Balurghat,Bangaon, Bankura, Barrackpore, Barasat, Baruipur, Bardhaman, Basirhat, Budge-budge, Chakdaha, Chandannagar, Chandrakona, Contai,Dankuni, Dhulian, Diamond Harbour, Durgapur, Farakka, Habra, Haldia, Jangipur, Jhargram, Kalyani, Kharagpur, Krishnanagar, Malda Town, Medinipur, Nabadwip ,North Kolkata, Purulia, Ranaghat, South Kolkata, Suri, Uluberia,Uttarpara and nearby towns for franchisee partnerships.

“We are delighted to further expand our network in West Bengal which is a strategic market for MFCS. Our business model for franchisees, especially our spare parts management model has received a strong response and we are in the process of expanding this model across the country. With the increase in our network strength we are confident of leveraging economies of scale to deliver higher value to our franchise partners as well as customers. We are looking for the right partners with strong entrepreneurial ability. They may not necessarily be associated with the auto industry but should have a passion for automobiles. Our partners need to have the ability to couple their understanding of local trends with robust MFCS systems to help provide a delightful service experience to car owners,” said YVS Vijay Kumar, CEO- Mahindra First Choice Services Ltd.

MFCS provides franchise partners with a high level of support, from helping them design workshop layouts to ensuring optimum utilization of land and resources and also helps them select the right manpower and workshop staff, who are trained at the company’s ‘Yellow Spanner Academy’ and technical training centres in Noida and Bengaluru.

MFCS has expanded its network rapidly in the past one year through Franchisee Owned Franchisee Operated (FOFO) workshops. As of 31^st September 2015, the company has 81 workshops in 14 states.

Till recently, the Rs. 20,000 crore plus car servicing industry was almost equally divided between OEM dealers and independent garages. However, in recent times, changing customer needs and rapidly evolving automotive technology coupled with the exponential growth in the country’s car population, has seen multi-brand car workshop chains such as MFCS gain momentum. MFCS has already serviced over 320,000 cars and has been receiving an encouraging response from across the country.

In last one year, MFCS appointed more than 190 franchisees, of which 59 workshops are already up and the balance are scheduled to commence operations in the next 3-4 months. MFCS expands its network in clusters with each cluster comprising a geographical region of around 250-300 kms radius. Each cluster has a ‘cluster warehouse’ which supplies spares to all the workshops in that particular cluster. Currently, the company operates clusters in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Kochi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur & NCR.

The com­pany’s investment of around Rs. 250 crore over five years will go towards creation of infrastructure and expansion through clusters. In order to supply parts to the workshops, the company will increase the number of its cluster warehouses from the present 15 to 40. Each workshop of MFCS uses quality spares procured at competitive rates and follows stringent quality measures including a mandatory 60 point “First Choice First Check” on each car.

MFCS also provides hassle-free cashless insurance facility with leading insurance companies. Car owners can book a service either by calling the workshop or the toll free number 1800-22-4008 or through the MFCS website, www.mahindrafirstchoiceservices.com. The company has a strong digital presence and has recently launched an innovative, first-of-its-kind online car dent estimator tool which can be used not just by its own customers but by any car owner.

About Mahindra First Choice Services Mahindra First Choice Services (MFCS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., is a chain of multi brand car workshops across major cities in India like Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ghaziabad, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Nellore, Noida, ,Pune, Ranipet, Surat, Vapi, Villupuram, Moga, Zirakpur, Madurai, Neyvelli, etc. covering an area of over 10,00,000 sq. ft. Established in 2008, the company aims to offer a world class car servicing experience in India at value for money prices. With a combination of COCO & FOFO workshops, MFCS plans to become one of the top three car service providers in the country by 2018. MFCS is a recipient of the ISO 9001:2004, 9001:2008 and OHSMS 18001:2007 certification by TUV Nord for its world class quality processes, environmentally friendly business practices and the attention it pays to the health and safety of its employees. About Mahindra The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise through solutions that power mobility, drive rural prosperity, enhance urban lifestyles and increase business efficiency. A USD 16.9 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra provides employment opportunities to over 200,000 people in over 100 countries. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology, financial services  and vacation ownership. In addition, Mahindra enjoys a strong presence in the agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel, commercial vehicles and two wheeler industries. In 2015, Mahindra & Mahindra was recognized as the Best Company for CSR in India in a study by the Economic Times. In 2014, Mahindra featured on the Forbes Global 2000, a comprehensive listing of the world’s largest, most powerful public companies, as measured by revenue, profit, assets and market value. The Mahindra Group also received the Financial Times ‘Boldness in Business’ Award in the ‘Emerging Markets’ category in 2013.   Visit us at www.mahindra.com

 

India’s prestigious Golden Peacock Global Award presented to UAE’s British Orchard Nursery

India’s prestigious Golden Peacock Global Award presented to UAE’s British Orchard Nursery

First pre-school chain to win the award globally

British Orchard Nursery, UAE’s largest pre-school chain, has been awarded with India’s prestigious Golden Peacock Global Award towards Innovation Management. At a grand ceremony in London, where the award was conferred by the Retd Hon. Oliver Letwin MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Honorable Cabinet Minister of UK, the pre-school stood tall as the first-ever pre-school to have won the coveted title at the global level.Founded by the Institute of Directors, India in 1991 the Golden Peacock Awards are globally regarded as a benchmark of corporate excellence.  

With this award, British Orchard Nursery has established its credentials as one of the best early years provider across the globe as it marked its presence amongst the big regional and international giants such as Tata Motors, ICICI Lombard GIC Ltd, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, India, General Motors, US, and London Stock Exchange amid others. The nursery also won the distinguished European Assembly Socrates award by the European Business Assembly, in recognition of their contribution towards the intellectual development of society.

Upon receiving the coveted title, Vandana Gandhi, the founder and CEO of British Orchard Nursery, said: “Teaching is in itself a rewarding experience, and when the efforts are recognized at such prestigious platforms, we are encouraged to perform even better. I would especially like to thank the jury and management of the Golden Peacock Award for championing the cause of innovation quality. The credit also goes to the British Orchard team and the parents of our students who entrust us to provide a conducive educational environment where the children can bloom”.

 “In this day and age, schooling requires more than conventional methods of learning, and we need to keep revising our teaching methods to keep up with the times. Schools need to design innovative ways to keep the students’ interest afloat and to make the lessons enjoyable. We should realize that children respond far more positively to imaginative means of learning, yielding far better results. I take pride in the fact that at British Orchard Nursery we constantly find new ways to appeal to students, making sure that their time at school is relaxed, happy and worthwhile”, added Vandana.

About British Orchard Nursery:British Orchard Nursery is the Middle East's largest nursery chain to be ISO 14001, 18001 and ISO 9001:2008 quality certified. Dedicated to helping children reach their highest potential, British Orchard Nursery is a well-established nursery chain, holding a reputation for excellence and a deep commitment to developing young minds. Their passion for providing quality care and education is evident in their success and increasing number of branches. The nursery now occupies 14 sites across the UAE, with branches in Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai Media City, JBR (Dubai Marina, RTA, Dubai Women’s College,Deira, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi (AlNahyan, & Al Bateen) and ADCO. Over the years it has become a well-trusted centre of excellence in UAE for early years’ education. It follows British National Early Years Curriculum, with the addition of structure and progression, whilst still adhering to OFSTED (The British regulatory body) guidelines.  

The Nursery chain has won numerous awards over the years including a Dubai Quality Appreciation Award (DQAA) as well as Dubai Human Development Appreciation Award (DHDAA) 2014. Having highly trained staff and fantastic facilities, the nursery caters to children from 6 months to 4+ years. Remarkably, the many facilities include an extensive gym and fitness centre specially designed for juniors, developing healthy practices through their “Gym-Juniorz” program, expertly promoting children's strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, self-confidence and self-esteem. The curriculum is planned to meet the needs of each child as an individual, ensuring that all seven areas of learning are interlinked throughout the day, providing in-depth and fulfilling learning experiences for children to explore, create, discover and study. The nursery provides extended care for children through their afternoon apple's club and also fun filled and stimulating experiences at their holiday camps.

ANCHOR ELECTRICALS EXPANDS ITS LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS BASKET FOR THE INDIAN MARKET

ANCHOR ELECTRICALS EXPANDS ITS  LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS BASKET FOR THE INDIAN MARKET

Kolkata: Anchor Electricals (A Panasonic Group Company), today announced the expansion of LED lighting solutions for its consumers at the Park in Kolkata. The event was attended by senior management of Anchor’s lighting business. The latest offerings from the house of Anchor offer reliable lighting solutions for the retail sector. With the expansion of this range of solutions, the company is aiming at tapping lucrative opportunities present in the LED solutions business. The company aims at  growing  its presence as an LED lighting solutions provider with the completion of its existing LED product basket.

The Company had unveiled a gigantic assortment of 276 trend-setting professional LED products last year featuring the SmartArchi Series of high-end architectural luminaires,  the PROiD Series of integral-type LED base lights and a commercial luminaires range in 2014-15.  It is expanding its commercial luminaires basket with 50 additional products such as LED Bulbs, Spot Lights, Down Lights, Panel Lights and LED Battens. The new range of the LED lights by Anchor has been aesthetically designed conforming to the highest engineering standards and are equipped with the latest technology to match the taste of consumers. They come equipped with specially designed heat sink, anti-glare diffuser and separate energy-efficient electronic drivers, thereby offering a long service life, unique structural design and peerless safety of operation. These LED lights demonstrate the importance of carefully-crafted lighting in the consumer’s day-to-day life.

                                             

                                                                        Launching the new LED range, Mr. Ashok Gangar Director Sales and Marketing Anchor Electricals Pvt. Ltd said, “Panasonic LED has been well received by the Indian fraternity with its cutting edge  technology and reliable light. Aligned with the Panasonic’s objective of serving the needs of individuals in every space, the new range offers optimum value for money to the end-users and takes the experience to another level, with innovation and price-point affordable by majority of Indians.   

Anchor also has organized a workshop on LED lighting at the said venue for its trade partners that extends its focus on the features of Panasonic LED.

Mr. Yoshiyuki Kato Director Lighting Anchor Electricals Pvt. Ltd mentioned, “Anchor is committed to catering to the operational needs of the entire socioeconomic spectrum and the new LED lineup focuses on offering optimum value for money to the buyer in terms of bottom-up innovation.”

About Anchor Electricals

Established in 1963 and headquartered in Mumbai, Anchor Electricals Pvt. Ltd. became a subsidiary of Panasonic Electric Works (now Panasonic Corporation) in 2007. It is one of the largest domestic manufacturers of electrical construction materials with 4 manufacturing locations and boasts of 53 domestic bases with workforce of more than 10,000. Its sales and operating profit are steadily growing and it ended the last financial year with net sales of approximately Rupees 19 billion and a stated capital of Rupees 4.8 Billion. It has a dominant market share in wiring devices and is constantly expanding its product range and growing market share in Switchgear, Lighting, Fans and Wires & Cables.

 For additional details on Anchor, please visit http://www.anchor-world.com