Tag: Bimal Parekh

Mumbai City FC teams up with Cisco

NEW DELHI: Mumbai City FC has signed on global technology leader Cisco as its official network technology partner. Cisco will feature on the club's matchdays in the Indian Super League, and at the Islanders' training facility at the Nagoa Village Panchayat Football Ground.

During this three-year-long association, Cisco will support all aspects of the club's business through their networking solutions, and connect the first team to fans in Mumbai and across the country via Cisco Webex.

Cisco director of global sponsorships Brian Eaton said, "The pandemic is giving rise to a low-touch, digital economy, where even the future of sports must be reimagined with technology at its heart. This partnership represents an opportunity to leverage our technology to make a positive impact, not only on the business and operations of Mumbai City FC but on the local community as well. Over the past year, our solutions have helped numerous clubs around the world stay connected to each other, their fans and their local communities during a season unlike any other, and we are excited to work to forge new ground together in Mumbai."

Mumbai City FC co-owner Bimal Parekh said, "We are delighted that Cisco will be a part of the Mumbai City FC family and will partner with us for the next three years. Cisco has shown, especially in the last six months, how valuable its strategic technology solutions are to the future of connecting fans to teams and the sport they love. We look forward to achieving excellence with their support both on and off the pitch for years to come."

City Football Group brokered this partnership as part of its consultancy services to the club. Cisco has a relationship with City Football Group and last year became an official technology partner for five City Football Group clubs – Manchester City, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F. Marinos, and Sichuan Jiuniu FC – for which it provides networking and video collaboration solutions.

December 17, 2020
Bimal Parekh joins Rainshine Entertainment’s board

MUMBAI: Entertainment company Rainshine Entertainment has announced the induction of industry stalwart Bimal Parekh into its board of directors. Portfolio manager to the stars, co-owner of Mumbai City FC along with Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, and financial advisor for blockbuster hits like Gully Boy, Bajirao Mastani, Andhadhun, Dangal, to name a few, Parekh joins Rainshine Entertainment to further strengthen its eminent board.

Rainshine Entertainment creates, nurtures and develops content studios Indian and global audiences.

Rainshine Entertainment chairman-CEO Neeraj Bhargava says: “We are excited to have Bimal join us on the Board of Directors of Rainshine Entertainment. His years of experience in investment and business, along with his acumen in handling finances of large-scale Bollywood ventures, lend themselves seamlessly to our vision of expanding and scaling up Rainshine. Together we will work towards our vision of bolstering each of our studios, helping them take on bigger and better initiatives, and also spreading Rainshine’s base to international markets. Bimal adds his vast Indian entertainment industry experience and complements our existing group of illustrious non-executive directors, including Arun Sarin, David Johnson, and Michael Montgomery, who, along with him, will guide us on our vision and global initiatives.”

Bimal Parekh says: “Rainshine’s vision of building a professionally run and scalable content studio is just what the rapidly expanding market needs. Media and entertainment have always been an area of interest for me, and I’m glad I’m associating with an organization that has a sound understanding of the business and the industry at large. Rainshine’s vision and way of building its business aligns with my personal vision of the kind of work I would like to be associated with. I look forward to making this partnership fruitful and worthwhile for all of Rainshine’s stakeholders.”

An alumnus of Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, with over 35 years of experience, Parekh currently holds board positions in many prestigious forums and organizations.

May 19, 2020
Mumbai City FC goes bejeweled by VelvetCase.com

MUMBAI: VelvetCase.com, the largest marketplace for designer jewellery,is once again workingits charm in the sports guild! After their stint with ace Tennis Star, Serena Williams who had a record 2015 wearing ruby and diamond earrings from VelvetCase.com and Mumbai’sPro Kabaddi team U Mumba who got crowned champions for the 2015 league, VelvetCase.com is on a roll! They are nowpartnering with Mumbai City FC in the upcoming Hero Indian Super League 2015. Will their lucky charm work again, this time for Mumbai’s soccer team?

Mumbai City FC is Mumbai’s franchise in the Hero Indian Super League and is owned by Bollywood actor and football enthusiast Ranbir Kapoor and chartered accountant Bimal Parekh. The team’s logo is a reflection of a resilient fortress that stands proudly, surrounding the logo that signifies the unrelenting, determined spirit of the city.

VelvetCase.com along with their strong global network of over 200+ jewellery designers and brands has curated a capsule collection of merchandise for the Mumbai City FC that includescufflinks, pendants, earrings, keychains, etc. all made in pure silver.

“We are delighted and proud to be the official jewellery sponsors of the Mumbai City FC. It gives me immense pleasure to be associated with Ranbir Kapoor, Sunil Chettri and the entire Mumbai team. In this second season of the ISL, I am sure the team will be a force to reckon with. VelvetCase is happy to extend its full support to celebrating champions in every field,” said Mr. Kapil Hetamsaria, CEO and Founder, VelvetCase.com at the occasion.

In his statement on the partnership with VelvetCase.com, Ranbir Kapoor said “I am excited to have VelvetCase on board as our jewellery partner. The collection has come out real well and I am looking forward to seeing all our fans wearing these exclusive Mumbai City FC pieces merchandise. I surely will be!”

The VelvetCase-Mumbai City FC collection of cufflinks, pendants, earrings, key chains, etc. has been designed by designers from New York, Italy and Mumbai and has received a positive initial response from consumers. Each piece is made in pure silver and is very stylish keeping in mind the modern consumer – collection is available to view and purchase at www.velvetcase.com/mumbaicityfc. Keep coming back since new designs will be added to the collection as the league progresses!

“We are delighted and excited to have VelvetCase on board as our jewelry partner. The collection looks great and we look forward to seeing all our fans wearing these exclusive Mumbai City FC merchandise. Football themed jewelry, now that’s innovative and cool.” commented Mr. Indranil Das CEO Mumbai FC.

September 30, 2015
Ranbir Kapoor officially launches Mumbai City Football Club

MUMBAI: India’s metropolitan city Mumbai which is home to some of India’s greatest sporting talents has finally got its own football club for the upcoming Hero Indian Super League-Mumbai City Football Club.

Team owners Ranbir Kapoor and Bimal Parekh along with IMG-Reliance chairperson Nita Ambani and yesteryear actor Rishi Kapoor unveiled the logo of the new team and spoke about the teams’ grassroots programme. Mumbai’s D.Y Patil Stadium has been declared as the team’s home stadium.

Explaining the new blue and white designed logo for the team, Ranbir Kapoor, who is the co-owner of the Club said, “A resilient fortress surrounding the logo signifies the determined spirit of the city. The seven stars symbolise the islands that form Mumbai. The trains meanwhile stand for the pulsating, beating a staccato rhythm and the vast distance these trains connect. They are the lifeline of the city.”

He further added, “I couldn’t have asked for a better franchise to co-own. It is the city I have grown up in and the city I love. This team will celebrate our unwavering spirit and like the city, fulfill the dreams of players and football fans.”

When questioned if he will just be a face for the team or an active participant, the self proclaimed Barcelona fan said that he had financially invested in the team and was very passionate about football since he was 10-11 years old.

Chartered Accountant and co-owner Bimal Parekh while speaking to indiantelevision.com said that he will be looking after the financial and administration aspect of the team, while his other co-owner Kapoor, would help in developing and promoting the team. “Our roles are clear cut and well defined,” he added.

Parekh promises that his team will play a possession based free flowing brand of football while being technically sound, fast and tactically aware.

The team has already devised its plan to reach out to the young fans at the grassroots level. Said the team’s technical director Nishant Mehra, “We have roped in around 100 schools to be a part of the developmental programme where we plan to target the age group of six to 10 years.”

Commenting on the grassroots activation, IMG-Reliance chairperson Nita Ambani said, “The real excitement for the Hero ISL is the Young Champs programme, through which we will reach out to a number of schools.”

A lot of emphasis is being laid on the grassroots programme, as it is understood that each of the teams are contractually bound to shell out approximately Rs 2 crore annually as part of developing the game in their respective team areas.

August 30, 2014