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  • Kalpana Devnani Joins Smartworks as Chief Human Resources Officer

    Kalpana Devnani Joins Smartworks as Chief Human Resources Officer

    Mumbai: Kalpana Devnani has joined Smartworks as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She previously served as the HR Head for Emerging Brands & International Markets at Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. With over 13 years of distinguished HR leadership experience in industries including FMCG, cosmetics, QSR, and banking.

    Kalpana brings extensive knowledge to her new role. Her impressive background includes significant positions at ICICI Bank, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, and Samara Capital, where she successfully managed programs that transformed company cultures and enhanced team performance.

  • ICICI Bank strengthens support for senior citizens in West Bengal

    ICICI Bank strengthens support for senior citizens in West Bengal

    Mumbai: ICICI Bank has announced a range of initiatives to make banking more convenient to its senior citizen customers in West Bengal. As part of this programme, the bank has set up desks with relationship managers dedicated to service senior citizens at all branches in the state. The desks offer personalised assistance to senior citizens for various banking requirements including providing form 15H, life certificate, fixed deposits and interest certificate. In case the senior citizens want to avail of these services from the convenience of their home, they can do so digitally on the bank’s retail banking application, iMobile Pay. Additionally, the bank has made banking services available at the doorstep of senior citizens to provide improved convenience to them throughout the state.

    In order to promote these initiatives, the Bank has launched a comprehensive ad campaign titled, ‘Moner Moton Banking’ featuring Prosenjit Chatterjee and Sabyasachi Chakraborty, two renowned actors in West Bengal. The campaign was aired on popular Bengali news and entertainment channels and was supported by outdoor advertising across premium locations in the state.

    Further, ICICI Bank aims to celebrate rich cultural heritage of the state through the launch of Tarar Khonje’, a talent search exclusively for residents of West Bengal and NRIs above 50 years of age. This initiative is a part of the Bank’s overall focus to serve the senior citizens in the state. The talent search encompasses various categories including dancing, singing, poetry recitation, playing musical instruments, stand-up comedy and photography. The interested participants can submit their entries on the talent search’s official website www.tararkhonje.com.

    To ensure maximum participation from senior citizens, the talent search has reached out to over 60 housing societies including esteemed old age homes like Snehodiya and Swapnobhor.

    ICICI Bank state head- West Bengal and North East Akash Raghav said, “We have undertaken multi-pronged steps to enhance hassle-free, seamless and convenient banking experience to the senior citizens in West Bengal as part of our aim to become their preferred bank of choice.  We have also launched ‘Tarar Khonje’ which offers an opportunity to the residents and NRIs of the state who are above 50 years to showcase their talent. With over 5,000 registrations in just a few weeks, this initiative has garnered significant interest and participation. Through this campaign, our aim is to celebrate the artistic and cultural prowess of Bengal’s talented residents.”

    The winners of the talent search will be rewarded with an opportunity to appear on television with the actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, fondly called Bumba Da.

    ICICI Bank currently operates a vast network of nearly 300 branches and over 510 ATMs and cash recycling machines (CRMs) in West Bengal.

    ICICI Bank services its large customer base through a multi-channel delivery network of branches, ATMs, call centers, internet banking (www.icicibank.com), and mobile banking.

  • DiamondXE and ICICI Bank collaborate to offer exclusive discount on certified lab-grown solitaires

    DiamondXE and ICICI Bank collaborate to offer exclusive discount on certified lab-grown solitaires

    Mumbai: India’s premier exchange for Natural and Lab-Grown diamonds, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with ICICI Bank, bringing an incredible offer for their customers. Starting from 25th October 2023, customers can avail a flat 5% discount on purchases made through [www.diamondxe.com]. This exclusive offer is applicable only to Certified Loose Natural and Lab-Grown Solitaires, providing an opportunity to own exquisite diamonds at an unbeatable price.

    To avail this offer, ICICI Bank cardholders must visit [www.diamondxe.com] and obtain the Coupon Code “ICICIDXE” from ICICI Bank’s official communication channels or mediums. This offer is valid for ICICI Debit and Credit Card holders. Customers can select their desired Loose Natural & Lab-Grown Solitaire and apply the Coupon Code “ICICIDXE” during the checkout process to enjoy FLAT 5% OFF, with no limits.

    It is to be noted that the offer is not applicable on the purchase of Semi-Mounts (Design your own section), any ready collection, and/or other existing offers. The offer starts on 25th October 2023 and ends on 31st December 2023, providing ample time for customers to take advantage and conveniently buy the diamond of their choice.

    “We are delighted to collaborate with ICICI Bank to offer this exciting discount to our valued customers,” said Mr. Ankit Singh Kimtee, Founder & CEO of DiamondXE. “We are committed to providing the finest diamonds and exceptional value to our customers. This collaboration is a testament to our dedication towards customer satisfaction”, added DiamondXE’s founder chairwoman Deepali Vijay Jain.

     

  • Atanu Chakraborty gets RBI nod as part-time chairman of HDFC Bank

    Atanu Chakraborty gets RBI nod as part-time chairman of HDFC Bank

    NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has confirmed the appointment of Atanu Chakraborty as the part-time chairman of HDFC Bank.

    The privately-owned bank, on Friday, confirmed that former economic affairs secretary Atanu Chakraborty will be the part-time chairman of the bank for a period of three years, with effect from 5 May or the date of his taking charge, whichever is later. 

    Once appointed as part-time chairman, HDFC Bank will become the second private sector lender to have a former bureaucrat at this post. ICICI Bank had previously appointed former petroleum secretary and additional secretary in the ministry of finance GC Chaturvedi as its chairman. 

    A meeting of the board of directors of HDFC bank will be convened in due course inter‐alia to consider the appointment of Atanu Chakraborty as the part-time chairman and additional independent director, the bank said in a regulatory filing.

    Chakraborty is a 1985 IAS officer in the Gujarat cadre. He retired from the post of secretary of the department of economic affairs in April 2020. Before that, he had worked as secretary of the department of investment and public asset management (DIPAM). 

  • SC stays recovery of Rs 27 crore SEBI penalty from NDTV’s Prannoy, Radhika Roy

    SC stays recovery of Rs 27 crore SEBI penalty from NDTV’s Prannoy, Radhika Roy

    NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday put a stay on the recovery of Rs 27 crore as penalty from NDTV promoters Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy and their holding company, reported Live Law. The penalty was imposed in December last year by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for allegedly concealing information from shareholders about certain loan agreements.

    The Roys had filed an appeal against the penalty at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). In January, the tribunal asked them to deposit 50 per cent of the amount to SEBI within four weeks. Later that month, the promoters moved the Supreme Court against the SAT order and sought to offer shares of their channel to pay up the amount.

    On 15 February, the apex court had exempted the promoters from making the deposit for hearing at the SAT.

    The bench comprising justice DY Chandrachud asked the Roys to cooperate in the disposal of the appeal by SAT, which is listed for final hearing on 6 April, Live Law reported.

    Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, counsel for the NDTV promoters, laid out the chain of developments in the case to the court. He said that the two promoters had taken a loan of Rs 375 crore from ICICI Bank in 2008, which was repaid by VCPL. The channel owners then took another loan from VCPL for which they did not have to pay interest.

    SEBI had alleged that this led to transfer of control, an information that was concealed from shareholders, amounting to violation of regulatory norms.

    Rohatgi argued against SEBI’s allegation that the promoters had transferred control of the channel to VCPL. “How can I transfer control without any transfer of shares,” the advocate asked, as quoted by Live Law. “I have all the shares.”

    Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for SEBI, argued that these are not mere allegations, but a 100-page decision against Prannoy and Radhika Roy.

    “They are saying that they have not transferred the shares…Their shares are worthless,” Mehta said. “There is a direction by a statutory regulatory body that penalty has to be paid.”

    He went on to state that the SAT decision asking them to file a deposit amount has been a practice in the tribunal.

    However, justice Chandrachud dismissed the arguments and said that it was “brash” of the SAT to ask for a 50 per cent deposit.

    “There has to be some consistency,” Chandrachud said. “Without any reason, you say 50 per cent deposit… You are exercising the power of stay. You are asking for some amount. There has to be some observations.”

  • PhonePe partners with ICICI Bank on UPI Multi-Bank

    PhonePe partners with ICICI Bank on UPI Multi-Bank

    NEW DELHI: PhonePe, India’s leading digital payments platform, today announced that it has partnered with ICICI Bank on UPI multi-bank model giving its users the option to create and use multiple UPI IDs with ICICI Bank’s “@ibl” handle and YES Bank’s ‘@ybl’ handle on the PhonePe app. This addition, in partnership with ICICI Bank, enables quick and contactless payments to over 200 million registered PhonePe users.

    For PhonePe, this is in line with the company’s philosophy of offering users and merchant partners a seamless transaction flow. Collaborating with two banking partners will further strengthen the overall service reliability and uptime of PhonePe's market-leading UPI offering.

    PhonePe vice president, financial services and payments- Hemant Gala said, “At PhonePe our effort has always been to give customers more choice while making their transaction experience seamless. Offering the ‘@ibl’ handle to the users on our platform further solidifies PhonePe’s already fruitful association with ICICI Bank. With customers now being able to choose between multiple handles for their UPI IDs, we have achieved another key milestone in our journey towards making payments easy, secure and accessible to all.”

    ICICI Bank head-digital channels & partnership Bijith Bhaskar said, “With increase in adoption of digital payments, ICICI Bank remains committed to extend its robust, reliable and scalable ICICI stack for wider use to the customers and partners. In further deepening of its collaborative ecosystem, ICICI Bank is partnering with PhonePe for extending UPI services. We believe that with this partnership both ICICI Bank and PhonePe would be able to capitalise on their immense domain strengths for empowering customers to a seamless and simple digital payment experience.”

    The new version of the app to add or create ICICI Bank’s UPI ID will be gradually rolled out to the users in the coming weeks.

  • Peppa Pig’s first-ever performance ‘Peppa Pig Musical’ rolled-out in Mumbai on Children’s Day

    Peppa Pig’s first-ever performance ‘Peppa Pig Musical’ rolled-out in Mumbai on Children’s Day

    Mumbai: They have been winning millions of hearts across the globe with their ‘Oink Oink’ and cuteness quotient. And now the loveable, cheeky little piggy, Peppa Pig, one of the most charming animated characters, is all set to take over India with their first ever musical on the occasion of Children’s Day. Produced by Live Viacom18 and BookMyShow, Peppa Pig Musical today showcased the world of Peppa’s fun and magic at the Bal Gandharva, Rang Mandir, Mumbai. The show which was presented by ICICI Bank Credit and Debit Cards and powered by Cello Colour Up saw a slew of celebrities and influencers joining in the celebrations including Mira Rajput Kapoor, Maniesh Paul, Isha Koppikar, Barkha Bisht Sengupta, Iqbal Khan, Roshni Chopra, Pritam Singh, Urvashi Sharma, Shweta Salve and Rajeev Paul to name a few.

    The excitement amongst the kids at Peppa Pig Musical was at its peak as they watched their favourite Peppa, George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig come to life on stage and break into a song and dance while touching upon important life lessons. The elaborate stage reflected Pig’s house, park, dining area & balcony giving the fans a surreal experience. While the little piggy and her family took over the town with her charm, host Ruhaanika Dhawan amplified the energy levels as she interacted with the kids and indulged them in fun-filled activities along with their parents.

    Mahesh Shetty, Head, Network Sales, Viacom18, said, “Peppa Pig’s success lies in its simplicity, which instantly finds a connect with a child's instinctive self. Understanding its popularity in India, we wanted to give the kids something more than what they have always watched on television. While the musical is the stage adaption of the animated series, it is packed with music, dance and a strong narrative to make it suit and appeal to Indian sensibilities. It will also give us a platform to recognise Peppa Pig and Nick Jr’s brand value and give the audience an interactive experience. We are delighted to have BookMyShow and ICICI Bank Credit and Debit Cards on board as our partners for bringing this unique property to our home ground.”
     
    Kumar Razdan, Head – Theatricals, BookMyShow said “The live entertainment industry in India is witnessing remarkable growth, with newer avenues of out-of-home entertainment opening up and being loved by audiences. BookMyShow is thrilled to collaborate with LIVE Viacom18 for this new genre of kids’ musicals in the form of Peppa Pig Live, adding another distinctive theatrical offering to our extensive repertoire of live entertainment experiences. The show in Mumbai has been a great success selling out at lightning speed even as early trends in Delhi and Chennai reflect unprecedented demand for the musical. We are certain that kids will love the musicalin these cities just as they have in Mumbai.”

    Popular movie star and celebrity host Maniesh Paul attended the musical and said, “Peppa Pig is my children’s favourite toon and they look forward to watching her on TV.  But watching it live on stage was a completely fulfilling experience and I enjoyed it as much as my little ones did. I am thankful to the team for making this Children’s Day memorable for my kids and introducing them to the musical world of Peppa Pig.”

    Present at the special show actress Isha Koppikar commented “Watching Peppa Pig was a great experience as it was simple yet very engaging. It is not only filled with tons of entertainment but also gives a moral lesson to the kids. My kid was very thrilled to watch the musical and it is highly recommended for all parents to get their kids to witness it ‘LIVE’.”

    Amarjit S. Walia, Product Head – Cards, ICICI Bank said, “We are delighted to have partnered with Viacom18 to bring alive Peppa Pig, the famous animated series, to India. Looking at the popularity of the characters of this series, we believe that the audience would have truly enjoyed the musical concerts. This being India’s first-ever live introduction to the loveable cartoon characters, the concerts surely are an unforgettable experience for Peppa Pig fans.”

    Tanveer Khan, Director Marketing, BIC Cello India said, “BIC Cello is delighted to be associated with Live Viacom18 for bringing the famous animated series ‘Peppa Pig’ to India.  BIC Cello’s new colouring range ColourUP aims to tap into the imagination of children, fuel their creativity and artistic expression through colouring. We are looking forward to launching an interesting Peppa Peg themed ColourUP pack that will excite kids and indulge them in a fun experience. We hope that this collaboration serves as a great platform to engage with our audiences better.”

    Ruhaanika Dhawan said, “I have grown up watching Peppa Pig and it’s an absolute dream come true to host it. Peppa Pig and her friends are the most adorable toons and they teach us many important lessons in the most fun way. Signifying the importance of family, Peppa Pig brings children closer to their parents and family. Peppa Pig Musical’s magnificence had me in complete awe and I am sure everyone is going to love them as much as I did.”

    Supporting the show are associate sponsors including Funcity, The Mumum Company and Hamleys, and Kids Stop Press – the exclusive Parenting Partner. In the coming days, the Peppa Pig family and friends will spread their magic through 78 shows across eight cities, starting this month. Post Mumbai the musical will be held in Delhi on 23rd – 24th November at Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi and thereafter in Chennai from 30th November – 01st December, at Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Chennai respectively. Apart from this, Peppa Pig Musical will also travel to  Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur as a part of its India tour. 
     

  • ICICI Bank to promote online security through new campaign

    ICICI Bank to promote online security through new campaign

    MUMBAI: ICICI Bank’s latest multimedia campaign addresses some of the key concerns of customers who use credit cards.

    The campaign includes a set of three TVCs, showcases the ‘Manage Cards’ which is a first-in-the-industry feature, introduced to the bank’s mobile banking platform – iMobile. The feature for credit cards, gives customers the power to control the security of their cards right from their own phones at just the flick of a button, 24×7.

    The three TVCs featuring Kalki Koechlin, Manoj Pahwa and Kunal Roy Kapoor, take a humorous road towards addressing the safety concerns of the consumers and are designed to instil a sense of self-security in their minds by showcasing them the strength of the ‘Manage Cards’ feature.

    Each of the three TVCs cater to one of each features viz. ‘temporary block / unblock card’, ‘block / unblock online transactions’, ‘block / unblock international transactions’.

    Ogilvy senior ECD Zenobia Pithawalla says, “Even though we use humour and exaggeration, we have still kept the communication extremely relatable, for people who are hesitant to use credit cards, owing to the fears associated with them. So when they see the ads, they are actually reassured of ICICI Bank's commitment to the security of their transactions.”

    Ogilvy senior vice president Walter Noronha adds, “In today's booming retail market, our customers are truly enthused and excited about shopping, on-line and offline, be it India or abroad. However the fear of fraud during an on-line transaction or a card being misplaced always beckons. Our campaign aims at helping customers to enjoy while ICICI will take care of their fears via their technology platform.”

    Ogilvy has been producing iconic, culture-changing marketing campaigns since the day its founder David Ogilvy opened up shop in 1948. The company creates experiences, design and communications that shape every aspect of a brand’s needs through six core capabilities: Brand Strategy, Advertising, Customer Engagement and Commerce, PR and Influence, Digital Transformation, and Partnerships.

  • 5th Edition of Times NOW & ICICI Bank NRI of the Year Awards 2018 Honors Global Indians

    5th Edition of Times NOW & ICICI Bank NRI of the Year Awards 2018 Honors Global Indians

    MUMBAI: Times NOW, India’s leading English news channel from the Times Network and ICICI Bank hosted the 5th edition of NRI of the Year Awards 2018 today in Mumbai. The NRI of the Year Awards salute the spirit of global Indians who have been an inspiration and made a mark for themselves worldwide. Sunil Chhetri, Indian football team Captain was presented with the prestigious Global Indian Icon and Prem Watsa, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive of Fairfax Financial Holdings was conferred with the Special Jury NRI of the Year Award, amidst a glittering evening.

    To celebrate NRI of the Year Awards 5th edition, a coffee table book was launched by Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India, MK Anand, MD and CEO, Times Network, Vijay Chandok, Executive Director ICICI Bank, Lt. Gen Sudhir Sharma, Advisory Board – India, GIIS and Farokh Balsara -Partner and National Director – Consumer Products and Health Services, Ernst & Young. A new trophy designed by renowned jewellery designer Poonam Soni was also unveiled at the ceremony by Bollywood actress, Chitrangada Singh. Mr. Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India was the chief guest for the evening and the event was graced by notable personalities including Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri, actress Chitrangada Singh, singer Akriti Kakar many more from the TV and Bollywood industry. Anukreethy Vas, Miss India 2018, Meenakshi Chaudhary, First Runner Up, and Shreya Rao Kamavarapu, Second Runner Up made their first appearances on the red carpet after winning the Miss India tittles. The gala event was hosted by Sameer Kochhar and Mandira Bedi. The evening also witnessed a mesmerizing dance performance by Terrence Lewis Dance Institute.

    NRI of the Year is India’s most distinctive awards recognising the outstanding achievements of the Indian diaspora globally. With their grit and perseverance, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) have achieved tremendous success in various fields in the countries they have chosen to adopt as their homes. The awards were given in six different categories – Entrepreneur, Professional, Academics, Arts & Culture, Philanthropy, and Start-up, along with other awards such as India’s Global Icon Award Special Jury Award.  

    This year, the awards covered the top four regions across the globe – North America, UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific, where 23 winners were selected and awarded. NRI of the Year Awards 2018 was open to all Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO). The high-profile jury for NRI of the Year Awards 2018 comprised Deepak Bagla, Managing Director & CEO, Invest India; Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE; Partho Dasgupta, CEO, BARC India; Harsha Bhogle, cricket commentator and Dalip Tahil, renowned film, television and theatre actor. 

    Commenting on the 5th edition of NRI of the Year Awards 2018, Times Network, MD and CEO, MK Anand said, “Over the course of 5 editions, NRI of the Year, our flagship property has emerged as the most distinctive and coveted awards platform, instituted to recognize the achievements of the global Indians. It is an important component of our engagement with the Indian diaspora as a media group representing a nation with a global agenda. This year, NRI of the Year awards has set new benchmarks and it, indeed, is a matter of great pride and honor for us to recognize the indelible mark made by each one of them. I congratulate all the winners present here tonight and I’m sure their success stories will inspire a new generation of Indians.”

    Executive Director ICICI Bank, Vijay Chandok said, “The ‘TIMES NOW & ICICI Bank NRI of the Year’ awards programme has completed five glorious years and it continues to grow in stature and relevance among the NRI diaspora. This year’s nominations have far exceeded last seasons’. This is an indication of the award’s growing popularity. Our association with this programme is a testimony to our commitment to the NRI community and the pride we feel on witnessing the overwhelming achievements of the NRIs across the globe.”

    Singapore, Co -Founder & Chairman Global Schools Foundation, Mr. Atul Temurnikar said, “I have been working with expats and the NRI community for the last 16 years and have experienced the great contributions of NRIs and PIOs to Singapore. The NRI community has done lots of amazing work not only in social circles but also around the world. They have been an inspiration to many.  Times Now NRI awards have recognized the talent and contributions of these achievers to the society. Such recognition has motivated other people to follow in the footsteps of these achievers and excel in their own fields”.

    Times Network, Head – International Business, Mr. Naveen Chandra shared, “We are delighted that this year, NRI of the Year awards received an overwhelming 11500 registrations which is testimony of the high esteem the awards are held in. The journey over the last five years has been incredible and not only the awards become a gateway for accomplished Indians to contribute to India’s growth story and also our partners have expanded their international operations. As we move ahead, we hope to expand our footprint into new markets to reach the Indian diasporas and contribute significantly to India’s progress”.

    Times Now & ICICI Bank NRI of the Year awards, powered by Global Indian International School (GIIS) captures the journey of global Indians who have kept the Indian flag flying high globally and continue to inspire other Indians. Ernst & Young is the Process Advisors for NRI of the Year awards and has been associated with the event since its inception. EY has defined the process for evaluating the entries received and facilitating winner determination.

  • The 5th Edition of Times NOW & ICICI Bank NRI of the Year Awards to unveil state of the art trophy designed by Poonam Soni

    The 5th Edition of Times NOW & ICICI Bank NRI of the Year Awards to unveil state of the art trophy designed by Poonam Soni

    MUMBAI: Following the reverberating success of the past 4 editions, Times NOW & ICICI Bank returns with the 5th edition of the prestigious NRI of the Year Awards 2018 powered by Global Indian International School (GIIS), to salute the winning spirit of the global Indian. NRI of the Year Award, recognises the achievements and contributions of global Indians from different walks of life. Adding to the glory and celebrations this year, a unique trophy has been specially designed by India’s celebrated jewellery designer Poonam Soni.

    Symbolizing success, the trophy has been brought to life using crystal, denoting purity and positivity, with a platinum finish that makes the statue the epitome of power. The trophy depicts a winner with one leg forward signifying continuous advancement and a globe that represents unlimited world power. Regarded as a pioneer of bespoke jewellery in India, Poonam Soni has been creating unique, extraordinary and exquisitely handcrafted jewellery pieces over the last three decades. Each of her pieces are works of art that have stories to tell. It is her artists’ eye for colour, detail and imagination that she has brought to the vision for this year’s trophy.

    The trophy will be unveiled at the Times NOW & ICICI Bank NRI of the Year Awards 2018 to be held in Mumbai on July 11, 2018 at Grand Hyatt.