MamyPoko announces #SheCaresSheShares community dedicated to Indian mothers

MamyPoko announces #SheCaresSheShares community dedicated to Indian mothers

- The online community is aimed at celebrating the spirit of motherhood and connect mothers across India to share their experiences and stories around baby care, baby food, and pregnancy

Japan based leading baby hygiene products company, Unicharm’s flagship brand MamyPoko, has announced an online Mommy Community, #SheCaresSheShares aimed at celebrating the spirit of motherhood. Mothers will be able to share their experiences on social media using the hash tag #SheCaresSheShares and register themselves to become a part of community. Mothers can easily access the community on www.mamypoko.co.in.

#SheCaresSheShares is aimed at connecting mothers across India with the power of sharing and give them a platform to write their motherhood experiences alongside sharing baby care and pregnancy tips that can come in handy for new moms or mothers in pregnancy phase.

Yuji Ikeda, Marketing Director of Unicharm India said, “We are delighted to have launched this initiative that will enable mothers from across the country to connect with each other with common experiences. MamyPoko has been a partner in the motherhood journey of many mothers across the country and this initiative is an important step towards further building this bond and a token of thanks from team Unicharm to all the mothers for making MamyPoko one of top players. The platform in a true spirit is by ‘the mothers, for the mothers’. We are hopeful that the platform will create a positive impact in the lives of mothers across the country.”

Sharing her personal experience related to baby care, one of the mother contributors of #SheCaresSheShares community, Aradhana Singh writes, “Sleep is one of the most important aspects of your baby’s early development. Developing a sleep routine that works for you and your new baby is important, and a diaper can help your child with good sleep.”

MamyPoko is running various initiatives in India to help create awareness around baby hygiene and #SheCaresSheShares is another step towards the same.

About MamyPoko

MamyPoko has been making diapering easier for mothers since 2008 and is the innovator of India’s first Pant Style Diapers. The brand believes in creating a healthy environment for babies using premium Japanese technology. MamyPoko supports the growth of a baby making sure that it stays happy, healthy and hygienic throughout the different stages of its growth.

About Unicharm India

Unicharm India, a fully owned subsidiary of Japanese multinational Unicharm Corporation, aims to provide people with products that provide physical and psychological support through gentle care. The company offers various products under the brand name of MamyPoko Pants & Wipes in Baby Care, Sofy Sanitary Pads, Tampons & Panty liners and Lifree Adult Diapers.

The company aspires to offer unprecedented value to customers through its products and contribute to changes in their lifestyles.

L&T Finance opens its 1000th meeting center

L&T Finance opens its 1000^th meeting center

Launches an instant loan sanctioning App

To be rolled out across 14 states

L&T Finance Holdings (LTFH), India’s leading Non-Banking Financial services Company (NBFC), through its subsidiary L&T Finance (LTF) announced the opening of its 1000^th meeting center in Kolkata, West Bengal, for its micro loans business. LTF has opened 14 new meeting centers in West Bengal in the last two months, taking the number to 126 in the state.

Furthermore, the company has launched an app which will enable seamless customer on-boarding by providing instant loan sanctioning. The micro loans business has an end-to-end digital platform, embedded with a range of services such as loan sanctioning, group formation, e-signing, receipting, risk audits etc.

As on March 31, 2018, the micro loans book of LTF stood at Rs. 7,549 crore, with a customer base of about 38.2 lakh women across 57,500 villages. LTF has been rapidly expanding its micro loans network in new geographies, launching operations in 3 states in FY18. More than 30%of the total disbursements of Rs 7214 crore in FY18, was added by the new meeting centers launched during that period. The company has empowered women entrepreneurs to build income generating assets, and has been extending such opportunities to approximately 3 lakh customers every month.

Speaking at the inauguration of the meeting center, Mr. Sunil Prabhune, Chief Executive – Rural Finance and Chief Human Resources Officer said, “The opening of the 1000^th meeting center represents a significant milestone for us. In line with our strategy of reaching out to hitherto unbanked customers, we are continuously increasing our footprint in new geographies.”

                                                    

Mr. Prabhune further added that, “The launch of our app is an effort towards enhancing customer experience and strengthening digital inclusion. We will continue to provide new solutions for sustainable enrichment of rural livelihood.”

LTF has meeting centers across 14 states - Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Orissa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Assam, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Tripura and Jharkhand. With technology enabled platform, analytics led business generation and a strong risk governance framework, the company is amongst the leading micro loans providers in India.

About L&T Finance Holdings Ltd. (LTFH):

LTFH is a non-banking financial services holding company offering a range of financial products and services across rural, housing and wholesale finance sectors, as well as mutual fund products and wealth management services, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, viz., L&T Finance Ltd. (erstwhile Family Credit Ltd.), L&T Housing Finance Ltd., L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd., L&T Investment Management Ltd., and L&T Capital Markets Ltd. LTFH is registered with RBI as a CIC-ND-SI. LTFH is promoted by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of the leading companies in India, with interests in engineering, construction, electrical & electronics manufacturing & services, IT and financial services.

YES BANK is proud to partner National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) for multipronged ‘Say YES to Clean Ganga’ campaign

YES BANK is proud to partner National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) for multipronged ‘Say YES to Clean Ganga’ campaign

ü  Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation launches YES BANK- NMCG ‘Say YES to Clean Ganga’ campaign

ü  Hon’ble Minister unveils charter to mark YES BANK-NMCG’s multi-pronged partnership for rejuvenating the Ganga

ü  YES BANK to promote Clean Ganga through its 1700+ ATM network pan India and branches

ü  YES BANK launches Natural Capital Awards 2018, ‘Capturing the Ganga’ announced as special category

YES BANK and National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) launched the ‘Say YES to Clean Ganga’ campaign and unveiled a charter to support the Government’s mission to rejuvenate Ganga’s ecosystem in the presence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. YES BANK will promote this joint campaign through its 1700+ ATM network pan India & branches in the Ganga basin of India.

The charter was unveiled by Shri Nitin Gadkari in the presence of Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship; Dr. Satyapal Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and Human Resource Development and Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and Parliamentary Affairs.

As part of the joint campaign with NMCG, YES BANK will work towards:

·         Abating pollution and conserving & rejuvenating river Ganga

·         Mobilizing community engagement on Ganga Rejuvenation objectives through YES BANK’s flagship YES COMMUNITY initiative

·         Transforming YES BANK branches into Clean Ganga information hubs and spreading awareness about Clean Ganga through YES BANK ATMs across India

·         Creating a platform through the ‘Say YES to Clean Ganga: Dialogue Series’ for multi-dimensional and multi-stakeholder discussions on Ganga rejuvenation

Commenting on the this partnership, Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES BANK, said “Ecological imbalance in the Ganga ecosystem, which is the lifeline for Crores of Indians, will cause severe environmental disruption and economic risks owing to increasing water stress, growing demand for energy and food and climate change. YES BANK, with its demonstrated focus on environmental sustainability, is working closely with the National Mission for Clean Ganga and galvanizing community participation through its branch and ATM network towards this critical mission of ensuring a clean Ganga.”

Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, DG, NMCG said, “All-encompassing initiatives like Namami Gange require everyone to join hands and contribute towards cleaning the Ganga. YES BANK’s commitment to join this movement will strengthen participation from the people that is the indispensable component of Namami Gange programme. I hope many other organizations will take the lead from YES BANK and engage similarly with NMCG to take the Clean Ganga movement forward.”

NMCG is the implementation wing of the National Ganga Council that works on an integrated conservation mission to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution and conservation & rejuvenation of Ganga in 8 states under the Namami Gange Programme.

YES BANK, in association with NMCG, will host the Namami Gange Conclave later this year to bring together dignitaries from multilaterals, Government bodies, non-Government organizations, financial institutions, and technology companies to deliberate actionable items for Clean Ganga. The bank has also included ‘Capturing the Ganga’ as a special category in YES BANK’s flagship event – Natural Capital Awards 2018 (www.yesbank.in/nca) to bring out the beauty of Ganges and encourage greater interest in its conservation through photography. YES BANK recently collaborated with NMCG for Yamuna river clean-up drive on June 2, 2018, which saw participation of dignitaries from NMCG such as Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, DG, NMCG, and YES BANK officials who joined over 250 volunteers to clear 15 tons of garbage from the river ghat.

Search for India’s Ultimate Bartender goes to Kolkata

Search for India’s Ultimate Bartender goes to Kolkata

Arghya Acharya wins Kolkata Round of Ultimate Bartender Championship by Monkey Shoulder  

Monkey Shoulder, a scotch for the new generation of whisky aficionados, brings the 2018 season of ‘Ultimate Bartender Championship’ to India.  This competition is on a journey across the country challenging bartending ‘skills that pay the bills.’

The India leg of the championship which began in Mumbai, moved to Kolkata from Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune and Goa, will be followed by Gurgaon, Delhi and Chandigarh. The contest was hosted by the Monkey Shoulder India Brand Ambassador, Pankaj Balachandran over a daylong session on bartending skills of ingredient knowledge, mixing, pouring, and nosing and stock taking. The participants were tested on their unique techniques, insights, speed and skills behind the bar. This year, the competition has 550 contestants from the various parts of India competing for a spot to go to the most sought after and top notch Global industry event, The Athens Bar Show. The winner also takes home a very exclusive ride with a fully curated and customised 500 CC Bike.

Arghya Acharya won the Kolkata round of the Ultimate Bartender Championship by Monkey Shoulder held at M Bar and Kitchen, Park Street, today. The competition brought together the most talented bartenders of the city with a showcase of their prowess and art of bartending. Commenting on his win Arghya said, “ I am so excited to win this round to go for the India Grand Finale at New Delhi. We had a great competition with the best in the industry competing for this spot. It is a great initiative by Monkey Shoulder to test our skills to do our jobs better.” 

Arghya Acharya and Uttam Singh will go for the India Grand finale on 28 June 2018 at New Delhi. The national winner of the grand finale will gain a coveted place in the world’s most prestigious Industry event, Athens Bar Show with an all expenses paid trip and a customized 500 CC Motorcycle.

Commenting on this championship, Pankaj Balachandran, Brand Ambassador Monkey Shoulder said, "We are committed to empowering our friends in the bartender community to deliver memorable consumer experiences. A high energy industry event, it promises to lift all bartending parameters that make it an epic competition. Monkey Shoulder is 100% malt made for mixing. This competition resonate the Monkey shoulder values of versatility and free spirited smoothness which has made it a preferred drink with bartenders around the world.”

About Monkey Shoulder

Monkey Shoulder is produced by William Grant & Sons, an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887.

Today, the global premium spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world’s most awarded single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts and the world’s third-largest blended Scotch, Grant’s as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick’s Gin, and Sailor Jerry, and Tullamore DEW Irish Whiskey.

IIFL Home Finance Ltd takes rapid strides in CLSS distribution under PMAY in Eastern India

IIFL Home Finance Ltd takes rapid strides in CLSS distribution under PMAY in Eastern India

IIFL Home Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of India Infoline Finance Limited (IIFL), has emerged as one of the most frontrunner companies in Eastern India in distribution of Credit Linked Subsidy scheme (CLSS) under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY) in line with the government's ambitious Housing for All by 2022 mission. With an array of customized home loan products to cater to customers’ various requirements, the company has been significantly contributing to help the common men realise the dream of owning homes for their families.

Supporting the affordable housing segment in a big way with its different home loan initiatives in sync with PMAY scheme, IIFL Home Finance Limited is also engaged in educating the customers and raising their awareness levels to help them get benefitted by CLSS. Consequently, it has seen significant increase in queries related to CLSS, which has supported significant growth on business volume. Currently, approximately 60% of the company’s home loan disbursement is towards affordable housing. 

Mr. Ranodeb Datta, Zonal Sales Manager, East, IIFL Home Finance Limited said, CLSS has been surely a major game changer in real estate and housing industry which is evident from the transformation of housing projects from "luxury apartments" to "affordable houses". Developers are looking at low cost land parcels, affordable construction technology and necessity homes for their next ventures.”

“We make it a point to enhance the delight of customers under this segment. Whenever customers get the CLSS amount credited to their loan account, they give us a very good response through referrals coming to us for this facility," he added.

He said further, "Project sites of developers who are focusing on affordable housing are manned by our trained sales team. The company has been targeting FTB (First Time Borrowers) of home loans and individuals/masses who belong to the informal income segment like small traders, shop owners, cash salaried whose dream of owning a home can come true with a customized home loan facility under the CLSS scheme.” IIFL Home Finance Limited has noticed that many of these customers have good credit worthiness and can build up a sizable loan portfolio.

IIFL Home Finance Limited has taken pains to train its sales team with regard to CLSS. It has been carrying out various awareness programmes, road shows to approach and educate the masses about PMAY and CLSS. For instance, it has been doing mobile van campaigns in and around Kolkata and suburbs to reach out to the masses. 

Yet even with so much awareness campaign on PMAY & CLSS, the company has experienced that adequate information is yet to reach the masses. It feels that awareness counters at Registrar offices/Courts where any home buyer has to go for registration of the property would help in bringing in the knowledge on PMAY/CLSS. As most of the affordable housing projects are coming up in locations devoid of municipality or town planning, extension of CLSS scheme under Panchayat/Zilla Parishad purview will have an added advantage to give thrust to mass housing projects.

About IIFL Home Finance Limited

IIFL Home Finance Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of India Infoline Finance Limited (IIFL) which is a NBFC registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). IIFL Home Finance Limited is professionally managed and shares the professional values and ethos of its parent and holding company India Infoline Finance Limited; It has acquired and maintained a reputation for reliability, transparency of operation and absolute integrity. A steady growth rate validates the trust that customers have reposed in the company.