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  • Aaj Tak, India’s most trusted Channel presents the icon of trust & truth – Gandhi

    Aaj Tak, India’s most trusted Channel presents the icon of trust & truth – Gandhi

    MUMBAI: Aaj Tak, the nation’s No. 1 News Channel launches a unique series – ‘Satyagraha – 2014’ that draws inspiration from the Father of the Nation – Mahatma Gandhi.  With the upcoming elections and the people’s verdict around the corner, claims and counter claims are making the political landscape cloudy for the voter. While the chaos is making the viewer lose patience on the bigger picture, Aaj Tak brings out an anchor in the rebirth of Mahatma Gandhi with this ground breaking series, ‘Satyagraha 2014’. The belief behind the show is that Gandhi Ji is alive in all and his message is constantly reminding people that truth should be the deciding factor in the fate of this year’s elections.

    The series is directed by Sunil Manchanda, the ace bollywood  Director & Producer who has films like Paa, Cheeni Kum and Tere Naam to his credit. The lead role of Gandhi ji is played by Surender Rajan an actor and composer who had prominent roles in films like The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Phas Gaye Re Obama (2010) and Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003).  

    Talking on the launch, Mr. Supriya Prasad, Managing Editor – Aaj Tak, said, “Aaj Tak is the No. 1 News Channel in the country and is also the most trusted TV Brand. The channel has been at the forefront with initiatives of social responsibility, be it in exposing corruption or on reducing crime in society and Satyagraha 2014 will be the pioneering show on New television with which we hope to bring out social change by bringing back values of non-violence and the pursuit of truth.” With Satyagraha 2014, the Mahatma comes back to real issues and real people. The first episode will be on the backdrop of the recent Muzaffarnagar riots where the Mahatma will be shown taking on elements that foster divisive politics. The episode delves into how Gandhi Ji shares his mantra for healing wounds and asks people to look into the future and come together beyond revenge.

    This episode and the following episodes have an underlying message for people to walk into an all powerful path of truth and choosing what is right. The show captures the India that Ganhiji had dreamt of and how his message is relevant in today’s times.

    Aaj Tak will be launching this show with the focus of reaching out to viewers across the nation and start a wave of social awakening where people will vote for the Truth and not be swayed by petty politics that has become the norm today.  The challenges that the nation faces today are drastically disparate to the ones that Gandhi ji dealt with during India’s Independence.  His ideals and his methods for resolving difficult national problems with his message of Peace and Nonviolence still remain relevant. Satyagraha – 2014 will put to test the relevance of Gandhi ji’s message in today’s times and gauge how effectively they can help the nation as we head towards the elections.

    Satyagraha 2014 (Every Saturdays @8PM and Sundays @ 10 PM)

  • SA Tourism invites Indian families to win an all-expense paid holiday in the Rainbow Nation

    SA Tourism invites Indian families to win an all-expense paid holiday in the Rainbow Nation

    MUMBAI: Have you been imagining an exciting holiday enjoying the sun, surf and sand with your family in Cape Town or watching the lion roar with all its might at 5-metre proximity or jumping off the highest commercial bungee in the world? Well, fantasize no more as South African Tourism, announces its upcoming global campaign: ‘20 Experiences in 10 Days’ where your family could be the chosen one to star in this first of a kind initiative.

    If you think your family loves to travel, is adventurous and your children are between the age group of 10 – 14 years, then apply today to win a two-week all-expense paid trip to South Africa. The last date to send in your entries is 21st February, 2014. So write into sat@rapidblue.com today for the application form or any further details. After reviewing the applications, auditions will be held for casting and the family that fits all criteria will get to star in the campaign and represent India globally.  

    On this exciting new initiative, Ms. Hanneli Slabber, Country Manager, South African Tourism said, “We are extremely excited to announce this global initiative targeting the family segment, which is one of our fastest growing segments across the world. This campaign in 2010 was targeted at young couples and was a huge success among our target audience. India is a key source market for South Africa and through this initiative; we want to widen our reach to the discerning Indian families and showcase South Africa as the perfect holiday destination that provides varied experiences for all age groups. The chosen family will get a once in a life time opportunity to indulge in 20 inimitable experiences in 10 days and take home some amazing and unforgettable memories.”  

    We are pleased to announce that as per the latest arrival figures of September 2013, 84,202 Indian tourists have visited South Africa between January 2013 to September 2013 which is an increase of 6.2% vis-?-vis the same period last year.

    Issued by Avian Media on behalf of South African Tourism

     

  • Colors regains it second position by dislodging Zee TV

    Colors regains it second position by dislodging Zee TV

    MUMBAI: In the week 07 of TAM TV ratings, most of the general entertainment channels (GECs) have witnessed a drop in its ratings. However, Colors has a reason to rejoice as it has regained its second position after being at number three for few weeks. In fact, the channel crossed the 500-million mark and recorded 503,993 GVTs, up from 424,431 GVTs last week.

     

    The two differentiated programmes on the channel – India’s Got Talent and Comedy Nights with Kapil (CNWK) saw a huge rise in the number of viewership with 6,559 TVTs (5,876 TVTs) and 9,088 TVTs (7,300 TVTs) respectively.

     

    Star Plus strongly stood at number one. Though it maintained its 700-million mark for the second consecutive week, it saw a drop as it scored 701,715 GVTs (728,231 GVTs). Apparently, Star Plus’ epic series Mahabharat saw a drop in its viewership with 7,489 TVTs (7,850 TVTs). The channel aired Star GIMA Awards on 9 February (Sunday), which received a decent response and fetched 4,275 TVTs.

     

    Zee TV slipped to number three with 457,282 GVTs down from 495,313 GVTs in the previous week. Its fiction properties saw a fall in its ratings. While Aur Pyaar Hogaya reported 4,918 TVTs (5,129 TVTs), Bh se Bhade scored 1,171 TVTs (1,492 TVTs) a week earlier.  

     

    Life OK remains at the fourth position with 327,726 GVTs (343,882 GVTs). Sab, at fifth, scored 297,178 GVTs (291,599 GVTs).

     

    Sony, at the sixth place, registered 274,603 GVTs, up from 251,650 GVTs a week earlier. Its kids dance reality show Boogie Woogie Kids Championship seems to be doing quite well as it marked 2,390 TVTs (1,721 TVTs).

     

    Sahara One fetched 37,219 GVTs, down from 35,896 GVTs last week.

     

    In the movie genre, Zee Cinema had 191,065 GVTs in week 7, up from 135,896 GVTs; Star Gold 188,923 GVTs, down from 193,648 GVTs; Movies OK 139,482 GVTs, up from 134,400 GVTs; &pictures 74,452 GVTs, down from 83,200 GVTs; Zee Anmol 65,506 GVTs, down from 79,408 GVTs and Max 205,926 GVTs, down from 206,080 GVTs.

  • CMJ Breweries launches authentic German beer brand ‘Kaltenberg’ in India

    CMJ Breweries launches authentic German beer brand ‘Kaltenberg’ in India

    MUMBAI: CMJ Breweries in association with Konig Ludwig International is introducing the authentic German beer “Kaltenberg” in India. As a part of the licensing agreement CMJ breweries Private Ltd. will manufacture and distribute the highly famous premium brand Pan India. The first beer to be launched through this association will be Kaltenberg Royal Lager and it will be followed by Kaltenberg Royal Strong in the next few months. The beer will be positioned higher than the other premium beer much lower than imported ones. The product will be available across 1,000 outlets over the next few months in Maharashtra, Goa, Daman, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

    Kaltenberg will be brewed at its state of art CMJ brewery in Meghalaya aptly known as Scotland of the east. Only those breweries are allowed to brew Kaltenberg beers which guarantee compliance of all Royal Bavarian brewing standards and specification and CMJ brewery is one of them. The fully automated green field brewery has been set up at Byrnihat with a cost of about Rs 125 crores. CMJ brewery has also set up  100 KLPD state of art grain based Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) Plant at Byrnihat with and investment  of Rs250 Crores. The ingredients for this beer come all the way from Germany and are produced as per German purity laws which are strictest all over the world.

    Commenting on the same Mr.Rohit Jain, Chairman, CMJ Breweries said that, “We are extremely delighted to introduce one of the World’s oldest beer brand to the beer connoisseurs in India. Brewed under the German Purity Law, this will be India’s first super premium beer available at half the price of an imported beer in India.  Through launch of this brand, we aim to capture about one-two per cent of the premium beer market in India in next 3-5 years.”

    Konig Ludwig International is controlled and managed by HRH Prinz Luitpold von Bayern. He is a member of the Royal family of Bavaria. All beers from Kaltenberg Castle are brewed under the strict quality control of HRH Prinz Luitpold von Bayern and his technical team as per the Bavarian Purity Law which has been issued by one of his ancestors in the year 1516.

    Their expertise in the brewing business can be traced back to 1260 making Kaltenberg, possibly, the oldest beer brand in the world. Over almost 800 centuries they have set such important milestones as the Purity Law of 1516, the wheat beer monopoly, the foundation of the Brewing University at Freising, the beer garden edict and the world famous Oktoberfest.

    The brand name Kaltenberg originates from its birth place in the Kaltenberg Castle, where beer has been brewed since 1871, and is still a Royal residence. It is the most sold international brand in the Royal Bavarian portfolio. This legacy is an integral element of Kaltenberg beers. The brewing know-how, quality and brand management have been developed and fine-tuned over the centuries. This quality performance is evidenced by regular success in international beer competitions and quality evaluations, such as the DLG, WBA and European Beer Star. Konig Ludwig International has license partners in over 10 markets. Where-ever the beers are locally produced, it has proven the capability to replicate world-wide the same high standard in quality, taste and brand positioning.

    CMJ Brewery had launched three of its own brands in north east in March 2013. The brands are manufactured under the German technical know-how from Konig Ludwig International. All the three brands namely Magpie Premium Lager Beer, Savage Super Strong Beer & Nutcracker Premium Strong Beer received an over whelming response from the consumers in the North East Region.

     

  • Saregama reports subdued results for Q3-2014

    Saregama reports subdued results for Q3-2014

    BENGALURU: Saregama India Limited, which claims to be the custodian of over half the music ever recorded in India, reported lower numbers for Q3-2014 as compared to the immediate trailing and year ago quarters, despite its film and television serials segment recording a 15.6 per cent y-o-y  and 5.1 per cent q-o-q growth in operating revenue. The company received lower licence fees and paid lesser royalty fees in Q3-2014 as compared to the previous and corresponding last year.  At the same time, its cost of production of films, television serials and portal went up. 

     

    Overall, the company’s net total income from operations (net of excise duty) for Q3-2014 was 16.4 per cent lower at Rs 43.02 crore as compared to the Rs 51.43 crore in Q3-2013, and 5.5 per cent lower than the Rs 45.53 crore in Q2-2014. During 9M-2014, Saregama’s net total income fell 1.9 per cent to Rs 124.36 crore from Rs 126.74 crore in 9M-2013. For FY the, net total income reported was Rs 174.69 crore.

     

    Saregama’s Q3-2014 net profit at Rs 1.02 crore was a little more than one-fifth (20.61 per cent) of Rs 4.95 crore in Q3-2013 and less than half (about 40 per cent) of the Rs 2.49 crore in Q2-2014. For the nine month period ended December 31, 2014, the company’s net profit  was 37.6 per cent lower at Rs 5.34 crore as compared to the Rs 8.56 crore in 9M-2013. For FY 2013, the company reported PAT of Rs 10.88 crore. 

     

    Let us look at the other Q3-2014 figures reported by Saregama 

     

    Saregama received 17.7 per cent lower licensing fees at Rs 24.67 crore in Q3-2014 as compared to the Rs 29.96 crore in Q3-2013 and 15.2 per cent lower than the Rs 29.08 crore in Q2-2014. In 9M-2014, licensing fee income was Rs 76.71 crore, which was 0.58 per cent more than the Rs 76.27 crore in 9M-2013. For FY 2013, Saregama had licensing fee income of Rs 104.98 crore. 

     

    The company reports revenue from two segments – Music and Film and Television Serials (Production). 

     

    Music segment reported 29 per cent fall in revenue for Q3-2014 to Rs 26.13 from Rs 36.82 crore in Q3-2013, but reported an increase of 34.3 per cent from Rs 19.46 crore in Q2-2014. During 9M-2014, the Music segment’s revenue was down 16.6 per cent to Rs 80.68 crore from Rs 96.79 crore in 9M-2013. For FY 2013, the segment reported revenue of Rs 131.70 crore.

     

    Music segment’s operating profit in Q3-2014 at Rs 8.57 crore was down 25 per cent from Rs 11.42 crore in Q3-2013 and was just 2.5 per cent more than the Rs 8.36 crore in Q2-2014. In 9M-2014, operating profit was 17.3 per cent lower at Rs 26.24 crore as compared to the Rs 31.73 crore in 9M-2013. For FY 2013, Music segment reported revenue of Rs 51.33 crore. 

     

    The company’s Production segment reported operating revenue of Rs 16.89 crore, which was 15.6 per cent more than the Rs 14.61 crore in Q3-2013 and 5.1 per cent more than the Rs 16.07 crore in Q2-2014. The segment’s 9M-2014 operating revenue at Rs 43.68 crore was 45.4 per cent more than the Rs 29.95 crore in 9M-2013. For FY 2013, the segment reported operating income of Rs 42.99 crore.

     

    Production segment reported operating profit at Rs 0.69 crore as compared to an operating loss of Rs 1.28 crore y-o-y and was a little more than a fourth (about 27 per cent) of the Rs 2.54 crore operating profit in Q2-2014. For 9M-2014, the segment reported an operating profit of Rs 3.6 crore as compared to an operating loss of Rs 9.70 crore in 9M-2013. Saregama’s Production segment had reported an operating loss of Rs 11.49 crore in FY 2013. 

     

    The company’s Q3-2014 Total expense at Rs 41.70 crore was 12.4 per cent lower than the Rs 47.59 crore in Q3-2014 and was 4.4 per cent lower than the Rs 43.6 crore in Q2-2014. During the nine month period of the current year, Total expense was up by 0.35 per cent to Rs 119.37 crore from Rs 118.95 crore in 9M-2013. For FY 2013, the company’s Total expense was Rs 167.8 crore. 

     

    As mentioned above, Saregama’s cost of production of Films, Television Serials and portal in Q3-2014 was higher by 10.5 per cent at Rs 14.23 crore as compared to the Rs 12.88 crore in Q3-2013 and was 2.9 per cent more than the Rs 13.83 crore in Q2-2014. For 9M-2014, this expense head at Rs 37.03 crore was 32.6 per cent more than the Rs 27.92 crore in 9M-2013. For FY 2013, Saregama’s cost of production of Films, Television Serials and portal was Rs 39.55 crore. 

     

    The company’s Royalty expense in Q3-2014 was lower by 29.6 per cent at Rs 3.49 crore as compared to the Rs 4.96 crore in Q3-2013 and was less than half 42 per cent of the Rs 8.31 crore in Q-2014. In 9M-2014, Saregama’s royalty expense at Rs 15.24 crore was 29 per cent more than the Rs 11.81 crore in 9M-2013. For FY 2013, the royalty expense was Rs 15.64 crore. 

     

    Saregama’s advertising and sales promotion expense at Rs 2.17 crore in Q3-2014 was less than half (44 per cent) of the Rs 4.92 crore in Q3-2013 and 45.6 per cent more than the Rs 1.49 crore in Q2-2014. In 9M-2014, the company spent Rs 5.87 crore towards Ad expense, which was  (44.6) per cent lower than the Rs 10.59 crore in 9M-2013. In FY 2013, the company spent Rs 14.42 crore towards this expense head.

     

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  • Ad club & JMC academy, Australia announce a tie-up to conduct workshops in India

    Ad club & JMC academy, Australia announce a tie-up to conduct workshops in India

    MUMBAI: As you all are aware that the Ad Club celebrates its 60th birthday this year.

     

    Keeping this momentous and celebratory occasion in mind we have already announced our popular program Ad Review in a new Avatar. This program will be conducted on Friday, 28th February, 2014 at Vivanta by Taj, Gurgaon, Delhi.

     

    We now take great pleasure in announcing that we have tied up with JMC Academy, Australia to conduct a series of workshops in India every year.

     

    We will fly a reputed speaker from JMC, Australia to conduct a workshop in India.  The frequency will be one workshop per four months.

     

    JMC ACADEMY OVERVIEW

     

    Established in 1982, JMC Academy is Australia’s leading creative industries education provider. It helps students to develop their creative skills and their business knowledge. Its lecturers have close ties with the entertainment industry.

     

    Academic programs

     

    JMC Academy delivers degrees, diplomas and training in Entertainment Business Management, Film & Television Production, Contemporary Music Performance, 3D Animation, Game Design and Audio Engineering & Sound Production.

     

    Also part of the JMC group of institutions are the International Film School Sydney (IFSS), and the Actors College for Theatre and Television (ACTT).  Both these colleges deliver vocational qualifications up to Advanced Diploma level.

     

    Students and campuses

     

    JMC Academy has a current enrolment of over 2,200 full-time Higher Education students over its three campuses, located in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Each campus is equipped with world-class facilities and equipment, providing students with the training necessary to be work-ready upon graduation.

     

    Entertainment Business Management

     

    JMC Academy’s renowned Bachelor of Entertainment (Business Management) attracts students from Australia and around the world, with the bulk of overseas interest coming from North America and Europe where awareness of the career potential in entertainment business management is greatest.

     

    International linkages and activities

     

    JMC Academy is active internationally and has a range of academic partnerships in place in the United States, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Netherlands.  It plays host to students from over 33 different countries.

     

    THE FIRST WORKSHOP:

     

    We kick start our joint venture with a workshop on Tuesday, 11th March, 2014 by Antony Waddington, Producer / Lecturer who will be joined by an Indian Stalwart from Entertainment / Event Industry.  The subject being Entertainment Business Management : Taking Indian creative content onto the world stage.

  • Star Life OK to show Asia Cup 2014 live in UK & Europe

    Star Life OK to show Asia Cup 2014 live in UK & Europe

    MUMBAI: All the cricket hungry fans across UK and Europe have reason to celebrate. Star Life OK for the first time will be showing live cricket in the region.

     

    This move comes as an effort to offer cricket as a live experience to the large Asian population in the UK and Europe and build a strong viewer connect.

     

    The Asia Cup 2014 tournament will be exclusively televised on Star Life OK starting 25 February at 8:00 am.

     

    A total of 11 matches will be played with the opening game on 25 February and the final on 8 March 2014, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh.

     

    Star UK & Europe sr. VP Yeshpal Sharma said: “Given the passion for cricket amongst Asians worldwide, we are very proud to bring the Asia Cup 2014 to our viewers in the UK and Europe, and offer them live cricket on television.”

     

    This tournament certainly holds promise to be one of the most competitive cricket played in the Asian sub-continent for some time now.

     

    It will feature one day internationals played between leading Asian countries – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh along with Afghanistan. Afghanistan will be participating in a major ODI tournament for the first time.

  • Arshad Warsi comes on board with Nat Geo as the face of ‘brain games’ in India

    Arshad Warsi comes on board with Nat Geo as the face of ‘brain games’ in India

    MUMBAI: What happens when you pit the funniest man in India, against the biggest trickster known to mankind? Fireworks and crackling chemistry, of course! And that’s exactly what was witnessed in the battle of wits between Arshad Warsi and Brian – the ‘Brain’ mascot, when Arshad came on board the Nat Geo journey,  as the face of the channel’s latest snacky, infotainment series, ‘Brain Games’, premiering on March 3, 2014.

    With the launch of ‘Brain Games’, Nat Geo is furthering its endeavor to deliver intelligent content in an interactive & witty manner, thus providing ideal food for the brain. ‘Brain Games’ uses an intricate string of mind-boggling experiments, optical illusions, brainteasers and hard science, to size up the ever-fascinating human brain. And when there’s a Nat Geo launch in the offing, how can one expect anything short of ‘out-of-the-box’? To drive home the messaging of the show in a more visual, interactive manner, the channel has introduced a mascot called Brian – the ‘Brain’, an actual 2-meter tall brain with limbs.

    So when actor and comedian extraordinaire Arshad Warsi jumped aboard, for this exciting ride with Nat Geo, the most obvious way to introduce him to Brian, was by testing his inimitable comedic timing against Brian’s wit.

    Commenting on his association with ‘Brain Games’, Arshad Warsi said, “This was a fantastic opportunity – to be part of a show on Nat Geo which literally challenges our perceptions and knowledge of supposedly the most intelligent organ of our body – the brain. Combining hard science with intelligent humor in an extremely fun way, the show is sure to make you think twice before trusting your brain blindly. Shooting for the campaign was a crazy, fun ride in itself – I’ve never spent so much time with a 2 meter tall brain with limbs – ‘Brian’ and tested my own brain against his, the difference obviously being the size!”

    Talking about the show and Arshad, Debarpita Banerjee, VP, Marketing, National Geographic and FOX International Channels, said, “‘Brain Games’ is the sort of show that epitomizes the core philosophy of Nat Geo – entertaining programs for smart people. And to have a personality such as that of Arshad’s associated with the show, makes it even more dynamic and exciting for us. Arshad embodies the key traits of ‘Brain Games’, while additionally assuming the role of the ‘ultimate opponent’ to Brian – the ‘Brain’!”

    Premiering on 3rd March at 9 PM, ‘Brain Games’  will be delving into topics like focus, fear, persuasion, decision-making and neural fitness, to turn your mind’s eye inwards for a profoundly entertaining and revealing journey into the three and a half pounds of tissue that makes you…you!

     

  • Trinny & Susannah’s makeover mission India is back with a new season on TLC

    Trinny & Susannah’s makeover mission India is back with a new season on TLC

    MUMBAI: TLC brings a new season of its successful fashion makeover series,TRINNY & SUSANNAH’S MAKEOVER MISSION INDIA. Trinny and Susannah are by far the world’s most prolific makeover gurus and fashion experts and now they are ready for the suits in India and teach them a thing or two about fashion. TRINNY & SUSANNAH’S MAKEOVER MISSION INDIA will premiere on February 10th and will air Monday-Thursday at 10pm on TLC.

    The all new episodes will showcase makeovers of professionals from diverse backgrounds.It willalso bring the men and women out from the confines of their corporate boardroom and help them to imbibe fun and colour in their everyday lives. The world famous fashion duo will hunt for anyone in need of their help and expertise.

    TRINNY & SUSANNAH’S MAKEOVER MISSION INDIAhas been shot in Delhi and Mumbai and each episode will see Trinny and Susannah walk the city streets looking for people of various shapes, sizes, fashion preferences and personal backgrounds.

    Rahul Johri, Senior Vice President and General Manager – South Asia & Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Based on the tremendous viewers’ response, TLC is delighted to bring the new season of the extremely popular series TRINNY & SUSANNAH’S MAKEOVER MISSION INDIA. The show has a twist this time and it will be fun to watch the two fashionistas spot and transform people’s wardrobe.”

    Trinny and Susannah are assisted with their professional makeover team that includes a hairdresser, make-up artist, seamstresses and a photographer. Together they bring about dramatic transformations.With glamorous new outfits, hairstyles, make-up and armed with new found self-confidence, the transformed men and women then walk the catwalk for their friends and family.  

    World-renowned style experts, Trinny Woodall & Susannah Constantine have changed the way people from across the world feel about themselves and by far are two of the world’s most popular fashion experts and makeover queens. From Scandanavia to the UK and North America – they have encouraged women to embrace their shapes, dress to impress and turn fashion faux-pas to fashion fabulous. And now, they are headed towards India.

     

  • Amazon.in launches India’s largest selection for Video Games, Music and Luggage

    Amazon.in launches India’s largest selection for Video Games, Music and Luggage

    MUMBAI: Amazon.in today announced the launch of three new stores: Video Games, Music and Luggage & Bagson its marketplace, www.amazon.in. With the launch of these three new stores, Amazon.in now has  a wide selection across 18 product categories comprising of  over  900,000 products, more than 10 million books and over two million eBooks.  All three stores today offer India’slargest selection with thousands of products eligible for Amazon’s guaranteed next-day delivery service in several cities.

    “We are very pleased to offer our customers the largest selection of productsin the country in all of the three categories that we launched today. This is a reiteration of our commitment to relentlessly focus on building a place that customers in India can trust to find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online ,” said Amit Agarwal, VP and Country Manager for Amazon India.

    “We are also very excited to have been the partner of choice for both Sony DADCand Wildcraft and offer our customers a unique opportunity to be the first to own or gift the popular International catalogues of Warner Music and Wildcraft’s Back-To-School collection,” he added.

    Video Games store- the largest gaming products store in India on Amazon.in

    Amazon.in has launched its dedicatedVideo Games store with the largest selection in India consisting of more than 2600gaming products across gaming consoles& accessories and 2000+ games. Some of the bestselling titles available on the store are Grand Theft Auto 5, FIFA 14, and the latest gaming console – PlayStation 4.Consumers can purchase products from leading console brands such as Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, as well as Gaming Studios such as Electronic Arts, Rockstar, Ubisoft and more on Amazon.in.

    Music store on Amazon.in –the largest store in India for physical music products

    Amazon.in’s new onlineMusic storehas the largest collection of physical music products across both online and offline stores in India, offering more than 400,000 albums from all leading national and international labels.

    Coinciding with the launch of the music store, Sony DADC, the physical licensee to legendary record label, Warner Music Group, has made available Warner Music Group’s international music catalogue on Amazon.inThe Warner Music repertoire is being re-launched in India after a hiatus of 8 monthsby Sony DADC and will be exclusively available on Amazon.in till 11thFebruary 2014. Consumers in India can now buy the most iconic albums and special box-sets of legends such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Doors & Pandit Ravi Shankar. Buyers would also have ready access to CDs from the most popular International bands in India including Iron Maiden, Linkin Park, Michael Learns to Rock & Coldplay; to current sensations such as Bruno Mars, David Guetta, Deadmou5 & Skrillex.

    Amazon.in’s intuitive search & browse experiencewill help customers easily discover titles from among  Original Sound Tracks (OSTs), Concert and song videos, Karaokes and Compilations. Consumers can also search via Genre (Film music, Classical, Devotional, Instrumental, Pop, Rock) and formats (Audio CD, MP3, Vinyl), to find their favoritealbums and make purchases.

    Luggage & Bags storeon Amazon.in

    Indian customers can now shop for luggage &bags in over 3500 styles spanning more than 50 brands, both Indian and international on Amazon.in’s new Luggage & Bags store. The store carries something for all ages, across price ranges and storage and travel needs. Travel enthusiasts can find products such as backpacks, messenger bags duffels, carry-ons, accessories and other luggage items across various sizes and colors. In addition, the store also offers the advantage of having access to bags in niche categories like sports & outdoors. Customers can find popular brands such as Samsonite, American Tourister, VIP, Skybags, Wenger, Victorinox,Wildcraft,Fastrack, Travel Blue and Rhysetta as well as some really differentiated names like Camelback, High Sierra, and many more.

    Amazon.in has worked with key brands, reputed sellers and in-house fashion editors to add interesting features like AmazonExclusive Styles, Fashion Trend stores and Frequent Flyer Collection ensuring that discovery from this vast collection is fun. Ability to walk through and select from the vast selection based on various parameters such as color and outer material, would help customers buy the right travel gear for themselves.

    Sellers for the three categories include GamesThe Shop, Planet M, Chroma Retail, Rhythm House, Pritam Music, Smart Buy Movies,WALLETSNBAGS, Godaam E-Commerceand TORTOISE among others.  

    Customers across several cities in India can also avail guaranteed next-day delivery at Rs. 99 per order on more than 135,000 items fulfilled by Amazon.

    Customers on www.amazon.in can shop with ease and confidence from over 900,000products, over 10 million books and over 2 million eBooks across 18 categories ranging from Books, Movies and TV shows; Kindle Devices, Tablets and eBooks; Computers & Accessories; Mobiles & Accessories; Cameras & Photography; Portable Media Players; TV & Home Entertainment; Toys & Games; Baby Products; Personal Care Appliances; Health Care Devices; Watches; Fashion Jewellery; Home and Kitchen; Beauty Products; Video Games; Music and Luggage & Bags.

    All customers benefit from a safe and secure ordering experience, convenient electronic payments, no-risk hassle-free returns policy, Amazon’s 24×7 customer service support, and a globally recognized and comprehensive 100% purchase protection provided by Amazon’s A-to-Z Guarantee.Furthermore, over 135000 plus products are available for next day delivery across eligible pin codes in several cities on Amazon.in

    Customers can also now shop on Amazon.in through its latest mobile shopping apps for iPhones, iPads and Android phones. They can use these apps to conveniently shop on the go just as easily as they do on their PC; they can browse & search for their favorite products, view recommendations & customer reviews, add to wish lists & cart and complete the purchase using all of the payment options available on the site and track the status of their orders. The Amazon mobile shopping App is available as a free download through Amazon Appstore: www.amazon.in/apps