Tag: Noida

  • Timesaverz introduces experience cards

    Timesaverz introduces experience cards

    MUMBAI: Timesaverz, India’s first tech enabled services platform that takes care of everything from cleaning tasks to handymen jobs, laundry maintenance to at-home beauty services and appliances repairs to pest control has announced the launch of experience cards that signals the beginning of it selling services as a product.

    Timesaverz that works on both web and mobile interface, has been witnessing a 10X growth YoY operating across key metros – Mumbai, Navi Mumabi, Thane, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Now the customers will be able to purchase experience cards pre-loaded with a specific service or a certain amount of their choice. These experience cards will be valid for a period of three months from the date of purchase.

    Timesaverz is the first company in the on-demand services space that has made its foray into experience cards akin to gift cards that product oriented companies have. Speaking about the launch, this is what Debadutta Upadhyaya, Co-founder and CEO says,“As a company, most of our category and product launches have been driven by customer feedback and one of the things that emerged during these interactions was that people are increasingly becoming open to the idea of experiencing services to their friends and family, especially young men and women experiencing services to their old parents around festive time and special occasions like Diwali, Mother’s Day, shifting homes etc., to ease their life.”

    The experience cards are highly customizable with various templates and a space for adding a personalized message. The customer will be able to purchase these via the Timesaverz website and can pay for the same online through credit/debit cards or wallets.

    Timesaverz sees a great potential in adoption of these cards across both B2C and B2B clientele segment.

    Click on the below link to register now.

    Link – https://www.timesaverz.com/experience-cards

  • Oxigen Wallets Mobile App associates with HPCL, for fuel payments

    Oxigen Wallets Mobile App associates with HPCL, for fuel payments

    MUMBAI: Spearheading the digital revolution, India’s first Non-Bank Mobile Wallet app, Oxigen Wallet, has entered into a strategic association with HPCL. While until now cash and cards had been the major accepted mode of payments at these petroleum pumps, the association is set to allow users to pay for fuel refills using Oxigen Wallet app.

    Oxigen Wallet has been on a rapid expansion spree, following with the recent launch of Virtual Visa. The partnership is slated for further up the ante for Oxigen Wallet in the digital payments domain,as a benefit for the users. The recent alliance with the HPCL takes away the pain of carrying cash or paying for fuel using cards, thereby making payments swifter, and minimising credit card exposures.

    At present, 61 HPCL outlets spanned across India, including New Delhi, Noida & Greater Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai are prepped to accept payments directly from the Oxigen Wallet mobile app. In the coming two months, Oxigen Wallet is set to strengthen its partnership further, by on boarding more than 2000 HPCL outlets to accept payments for fuel using the Oxigen Wallet Mobile app.

    Further commenting on the strategic alliance, Ankur Saxena, Director and Chief Mentor, Oxigen Wallet said, “We at Oxigen Services work passionately towards the digital revolution and it is our endeavor to provide premium services for digital payments to our users. We are excited to be partnering with HPCL and introducing mobile payments for getting the fuel. Making the payments secure and convenient, we are affirmative that our users would actively avail the service, paying for the fuel directly from their favorite Oxigen Wallet mobile app.”

    Along with adding security, the entire process is pretty simple and straightforward. Users intending to pay using the app would have to share their mobile number with the HPCL petrol pump assistant. The assistant would then feed the number in the POS machine, triggering and OTP on the registered number for the confirmation of the transaction. User would then have to share the OTP with the assistant again and upon feeding the same in the POS machine, the amount payable for the fuel will get deducted directly from Oxigen Wallet.

  • Oxigen Wallets Mobile App associates with HPCL, for fuel payments

    Oxigen Wallets Mobile App associates with HPCL, for fuel payments

    MUMBAI: Spearheading the digital revolution, India’s first Non-Bank Mobile Wallet app, Oxigen Wallet, has entered into a strategic association with HPCL. While until now cash and cards had been the major accepted mode of payments at these petroleum pumps, the association is set to allow users to pay for fuel refills using Oxigen Wallet app.

    Oxigen Wallet has been on a rapid expansion spree, following with the recent launch of Virtual Visa. The partnership is slated for further up the ante for Oxigen Wallet in the digital payments domain,as a benefit for the users. The recent alliance with the HPCL takes away the pain of carrying cash or paying for fuel using cards, thereby making payments swifter, and minimising credit card exposures.

    At present, 61 HPCL outlets spanned across India, including New Delhi, Noida & Greater Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai are prepped to accept payments directly from the Oxigen Wallet mobile app. In the coming two months, Oxigen Wallet is set to strengthen its partnership further, by on boarding more than 2000 HPCL outlets to accept payments for fuel using the Oxigen Wallet Mobile app.

    Further commenting on the strategic alliance, Ankur Saxena, Director and Chief Mentor, Oxigen Wallet said, “We at Oxigen Services work passionately towards the digital revolution and it is our endeavor to provide premium services for digital payments to our users. We are excited to be partnering with HPCL and introducing mobile payments for getting the fuel. Making the payments secure and convenient, we are affirmative that our users would actively avail the service, paying for the fuel directly from their favorite Oxigen Wallet mobile app.”

    Along with adding security, the entire process is pretty simple and straightforward. Users intending to pay using the app would have to share their mobile number with the HPCL petrol pump assistant. The assistant would then feed the number in the POS machine, triggering and OTP on the registered number for the confirmation of the transaction. User would then have to share the OTP with the assistant again and upon feeding the same in the POS machine, the amount payable for the fuel will get deducted directly from Oxigen Wallet.

  • DKNY launches outlet in Mall of India, Noida

    DKNY launches outlet in Mall of India, Noida

    MUMBAI: DKNY, one of the leading New York based fashion brands today announced the opening of its store at the newly launched Mall of India in Noida. DKNY entered the Indian market in 2009 through an exclusive partnership agreement with DLF Brands. This is DKNY’s ninth store in India and fifth in the Delhi, NCR region.  The store will be showcasing accessories from their Spring 2016 collection. The collection exemplifies DKNY’s vision of inspiring and empowering women to succeed on their own terms, keeping the character and attributes of New York City alive and pulsing in the design and creativity. 

    Speaking about the store opening DLF Brands MD and CEO Timmy Sarna said “DKNY has been one of the most loved fashion brands since its launch. We are very pleased to strengthen our operations in Delhi, NCR as it is a key market for the brand. The Spring 2016 collection has received an overwhelming response from our discerning patrons so far. With the opening of the ninth DKNY store in India, we are now a step closer to our target of opening 9 stores within a span of 7 years.”

    DKNY has recently taken on a new creative direction. Designers Dao–Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, both born and raised in New York City have come on board as Creative Directors for DKNY. They breathe the inspiration and restless energy from the city and they inspire to bring alive that spirit in the brand’s collection.

    Spread over an area of 975 sq. ft., DKNY store at the Mall of India, Noida will showcase wallets, handbags and footwear from the Spring 2016 collection. The store is designed keeping in mind the international standards of clean lines and modern aesthetic that invite an intimate sense of discovery into DKNY’s new client retail experience.  The products are priced at: Wallets – Rs. 5,950/- onwards; Handbags – Rs. 17,000/- onwards and Footwear – Rs. 8,950/- onwards

    Inspired by the geometry seen on the streets of New York, the collection demonstrates the fun and eclectic international spirit of the city. The brand mark represents the journey of the modern DKNY woman. The DKNY Spring 2016 collection celebrates the minimalist, yet classically elegant, look of an urban uniform.

     

  • DKNY launches outlet in Mall of India, Noida

    DKNY launches outlet in Mall of India, Noida

    MUMBAI: DKNY, one of the leading New York based fashion brands today announced the opening of its store at the newly launched Mall of India in Noida. DKNY entered the Indian market in 2009 through an exclusive partnership agreement with DLF Brands. This is DKNY’s ninth store in India and fifth in the Delhi, NCR region.  The store will be showcasing accessories from their Spring 2016 collection. The collection exemplifies DKNY’s vision of inspiring and empowering women to succeed on their own terms, keeping the character and attributes of New York City alive and pulsing in the design and creativity. 

    Speaking about the store opening DLF Brands MD and CEO Timmy Sarna said “DKNY has been one of the most loved fashion brands since its launch. We are very pleased to strengthen our operations in Delhi, NCR as it is a key market for the brand. The Spring 2016 collection has received an overwhelming response from our discerning patrons so far. With the opening of the ninth DKNY store in India, we are now a step closer to our target of opening 9 stores within a span of 7 years.”

    DKNY has recently taken on a new creative direction. Designers Dao–Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, both born and raised in New York City have come on board as Creative Directors for DKNY. They breathe the inspiration and restless energy from the city and they inspire to bring alive that spirit in the brand’s collection.

    Spread over an area of 975 sq. ft., DKNY store at the Mall of India, Noida will showcase wallets, handbags and footwear from the Spring 2016 collection. The store is designed keeping in mind the international standards of clean lines and modern aesthetic that invite an intimate sense of discovery into DKNY’s new client retail experience.  The products are priced at: Wallets – Rs. 5,950/- onwards; Handbags – Rs. 17,000/- onwards and Footwear – Rs. 8,950/- onwards

    Inspired by the geometry seen on the streets of New York, the collection demonstrates the fun and eclectic international spirit of the city. The brand mark represents the journey of the modern DKNY woman. The DKNY Spring 2016 collection celebrates the minimalist, yet classically elegant, look of an urban uniform.

     

  • NDTV reports improved q-o-q results with lower loss, improves EBIDTA for Q2-2014

    NDTV reports improved q-o-q results with lower loss, improves EBIDTA for Q2-2014

    BENGALURU: New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) reported a lower consolidated net loss of Rs (-15.26) crore for Q2-2014, which was 57.5 per cent lower than the Rs (-24.04) crore for Q1-2014 (q-o-q), but about four per cent higher loss than the Rs (-14.68) crore the network reported for the corresponding quarter of last year (Q2-2013).

     

    However, it reported an improved EBIDTA of Rs 1.5 crore as compared to the Rs (-19.0) crore for Q2-2013. NDTV also reported a 19 per cent y-o-y growth for Q2-2014 at Rs 128 crore as compared to the Rs 108 crore for the same quarter.

     

    The Company has reported that it has sold its property in Noida for a sale consideration of Rs 30 crore. The gain of Rs 6.27 crore has been recognised in ‘Other Income’ in the standalone and consolidated financial statements recorded by the company. Consolidated other income for Q2-2014 at Rs 22.04 crore was almost quintuple the Rs 4.53 crore for Q2-2013 and the Rs 4.63 crore for Q1-2014.

     

    Let us look at the other figures for Q2-2014 reported by NDTV

     

    Consolidated total income from operations for Q2-2014 at Rs 106.19 crore was 2.8 per cent higher than the Rs 103.33 crore for Q2-2013 and 3.7 per cent higher than the Rs 102.4 crore for Q1-2014. Revenue from NDTV’s television media related segment for Q2-2014 at Rs 107.42 crore was four per cent higher than the Rs 103.33 crore for Q2-2013 and 4.7 per cent higher than the Rs 102.59 crore for Q1-2014. Its retail/e-commerce segment clocked revue of Rs 0.52 crore for Q2-2014. (Intersegment revenue adjustment of Rs 1.75 crore resulted in consolidated income from operations of Rs 106.19 crore for Q2-2014).

     

    Consolidated total expense at Rs 133.58 crore for Q2-2014 was almost flat as compared to the Rs 133.67 crore for Q2-2013 and 6.2 per cent more than the Rs 125.75 for Q1-2014. Production expense for Q2-2014 at Rs 22.84 crore was 2.2 per cent higher than the Rs 22.34 crore for Q2-2013, but 5.5 per cent lower than the Rs 24.11 crore for Q1-2014.

     

    In Q2-2014, the company spent 18.6 per cent less on marketing, distribution and promotional at Rs 25.43 crore as compared to the Rs 31.25 crore for the corresponding quarter last year (Q2-2013), but 17.9 per cent more than the Rs 21.57 crore for Q1-2014.

     

    Operating and administration expense at Rs 33.55 crore was 3.6 per cent higher than the Rs 32.39 crore for Q2-2013 and 17.4 per cent higher than the Rs 28.58 crore for Q1-2014.

     

    Its employee cost at Rs 44.92 crore for Q2-2014 was 10.45 per cent higher than the Rs 40.67 crore for the corresponding quarter of last year (Q2-2013) and almost the same as the Rs 44.93 crore for Q1-2014.

     

    The company claims that total revenue from Hindi News grew 54 per cent y-o-y. Revenue of NDTV’s digital arm, NDTV Convergence, was up by 64 per cent y-o-y. NDTV claims that NDTV Convergence registered 500 crore (five billion) page views, on an annualised basis, across mobile and web and 200 crore (two billion) minutes of streamed videos. It further says that NDTV Gadgets has become India’s biggest gadget site. NDTV’s first e-commerce venture IndianRoots.com was successfully launched on 28 July and is showing healthy sales traction says the company.

  • New Kid on the Hindi news block: Jia News

    New Kid on the Hindi news block: Jia News

    MUMBAI: Starting 5 October, 7:00 am onward, the Hindi news space will see one more channel going live.

    Named Jia News, after channel chairman Rohan Jagdale’s daughter, the channel, whose slogan reads: ‘Ehsaas Badlav Ka’ (Feel the change), is looking to tap people’s spiritual side apart from giving them their daily fix of news and current affairs.

    About five months ago, Jagdale and his wife who is channel director Madhulika, started work on Jia, which also stands for ‘Journalist in Action’.

    Equipped with a head office in Noida, 16 bureaus in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana, and a staff of 150 people including journalists, cameramen and stringers, Jia will air 60 per cent current affairs and 10 per cent sports and 10 per cent entertainment  as part of its programming strategy. As of now, no south Indian state has been included and news from the southern region will be through tie-ups with ANI. Joy Sebastian has been appointed channel head while Ashish Mishra is chief editor. The hunt for a CEO is still on.

    Interestingly, Jagdale, who has an oil and gas business, has funded Jia entirely out of his own pocket. “I have started the channel on emotions and feelings,” he says.

    Unlike other channel launches, no big marketing campaign has been planned. Reason is Jagdale wants to first reach out to school and college students by hosting debates and elocutions and making them understand the importance of Hindi as a language. “Hindi as a language has become something of a burden and I want to change that,” he says. Promos will be uploaded on the Internet on the day of the launch.

    Initially available on cable TV only, Jagdale plans to touch nearly 1.5 crore people. The web page will be launched on the tenth of this month. The channel also plans to have spiritual shows to help people relax and relieve stress.

    Given the rash of Hindi channels lately, it remains to be seen whether Jia will manage to stand out from the crowd.

  • Shri Infratech launches integrated township Vedic City

    Shri Infratech launches integrated township Vedic City

    DELHI: Announcing the advent of a grand new concept for Delhi-NCR region, Shri Infratech today announced its magnificent integrated township project ‘Vedic City’. Located in the region of Greater Noida, the design and aesthetics of this grand project are inspired from Vedic era and yet imbibing the most modern aspects of urban planning.

     

    Spread across a vast area of 580 acres, the architectural marvel is reminiscent of the golden era of the dynasties of Ashoka and the great Mauryan rulers. The aesthetic beauty of township is further magnified with presence of stone carvings, pillars, monuments and sculptures which relives the past forms in the glory of modern technology.

     

    The township consists of group housing, independent villas and plots overlooking beautiful lakes and manicured lawns, for those culture-connoisseurs looking for a peaceful home amidst lush green surrounding. Fabricated in a controlled biosphere that is environment-friendly complying with the green norms and pollution mandates, this unique project stands to achieve the distinction of being one of its kind in Asia which is not only promising to be a buyers’ pride but also a visual delight.

     

    Located in the economically vibrant zone, Vedic City will house an IT Hub within its boundary and will have provisions for a helipad, world class – the museum, art gallery  with a collection ranging from the historic to the pre-historic, Knowledge Park, a Stadia and unique sporting facilities, world-class electric commuting system through out the township,   Super-specialty Hospital, Yoga Ashram,  art gallery, 30-acres of theme-based park with mango and orchid trees and last but not the least environment friendly waste disposal system.

     

    The township is connected to Delhi though NH-91 and has entry-point from the proposed Eastern Peripheral Expressway, besides two entry-points from a 45-meters wide master plan road. The Taj Expressway connects it to historic city of Agra. The metro connectivity has been proposed and nearest metro station will be Bodaki. The close proximity to Dedicated Freight Corridor adds another dimension to project’s magnetic appeal.
    Announcing the launch, Mr. Manoj Dwivedi, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Shri Infratech said, “The architectural marvel of ancient structures has always inspired us to have a residential space surrounded with design and beauty of Vedic era. With this project, we are putting that inspiration into practice. We expect ‘Vedic City’ to be a benchmark for projects in the future.”

  • WAVE launches multi-use studio apartments Edenia in Noida

    WAVE launches multi-use studio apartments Edenia in Noida

    NOIDA: Wave Infratech, one of the leading real estate developers in India has launched a world class Multi-use studio apartments, Edenia, at Wave City Center in heart of Noida (Noida Proper).

     

    Edenia, world class multi- use studio apartments will offer centrally air conditioned studios with a commercial license which may be used as office (for work)  and as well as home (for living).

     

    Available in sizes ranging from 422 sq.ft. to 678 sq.ft,  these multi- use studio apartments will be priced between Rs. 35 Lacs to Rs. 66 Lacs. These studios come with a complete bouquet of services like Concierge Service, Travel Desk, Housekeeping, Laundromat, etc On-demand.

     

    Finally, Edenia will be a place where young and ambitious entrepreneurs can work and live at the same place without any legal or regulatory hassles.

     

    To ensure a world class construction quality, the construction contract of this tower will be soon awarded to one of the renowned construction companies of international repute. The construction is expected to be completed by 2016 end.

     

    Anticipated demand for studio apartments is far outstripping its existing supply, generating highest rental income, property appreciation and offering opportunities to high value business tenants.

     

    National Capital Region is one such destination which has witnessed soaring demand of studio apartments and the region is grabbing attention of expats, designers, doctors, chartered accountants, investment bankers, fashion studios, architects, consultants etc. to set up their offices or to live in near to their place of work.

     

    Investors, especially NRI investors believe that investment in studio apartments is a wise and cost effective decision as it offers solid returns in a short duration of time.

     

    Being located at Wave City Center, the residents of Edenia will enjoy the strategic location advantages with excellent connectivity to Delhi / NCR. The company is also offering various payment plans to meet the requirements of its customers. Apart from down payment plan and construction linked plan, a Special Payment Plan of 40:30:30 is being offered by Wave City Center for Edenia where, 40% of the total price is payable at the time of booking, 30% on completion of super structure and 30% on offer of possession.

     

    “We are witnessing a rising demand of multi use studio apartments in Noida, and with our current offering – Edenia, we are looking to set up a benchmark for this product in India with our world class consultants, contractors, architects and technology partners on board, coupled with convenient payment plans”, Wave Infratech spokesperson said in a statement.

     

    WAVE Edenia comes with product mix and specifications such as Top 5 Floors with 200 units will be fully furnished and managed by the operator with all services included and the rest 9 Floors with 358 units (being launched now) will be fully air-conditioned with electrical fittings, etc.

     

    Other facilities include dedicated service elevators, high tech round the clock security, high street retail on the lower levels, exclusive club house with swimming pool, steam & sauna, family entertainment center & mall at close vicinity and wi- fi services.

     

    Fact Sheet:

     

    • Air conditioned multi use studios with a Commercial License

     

    • Concierge services and housekeeping on demand

     

    • Ample parking for residents and visitors

     

    • Dedicated service elevators

     

    • High tech round the clock security

     

    • Uninterrupted water supply and power back-up

     

    • High street retail on the lower levels

     

    • Exclusive club house with swimming pool, steam & sauna

     

    • Family entertainment center & mall at close vicinity

     

    • Advantageously located next to Noida City Centre metro station

     

    • Wi-Fi enabled

     

    • Energy efficient building

     

    • Video surveillance system

     

    • CCTV for parking & entrance lobby

     

    • Fire alarm system in common area

     

    • Fully equipped gymnasium

     

    • F & B services on demand

  • Waapasi bags best film award at Dada Saheb Film Festival

    Waapasi bags best film award at Dada Saheb Film Festival

    MUMBAI: Punjabi short film Waapasi, which is directed by Deepak Sharma, has bagged the best short film – jury award at the 3rd Dada Saheb Film Festival 2013 held in Noida.

    Rohit Bhardwaj, who plays the character of main protagonist in the film, has also won the best actor award for his performance.

    Sharma said, "It‘s been a great honour to receive such a prestigious award. We are happy that our hard work and conviction has been recognised."

    The film is scheduled to participate in many upcoming film festivals across the globe starting with Toronto. It has been selected for the Punjabi International Film Festival 2013 that is scheduled on 18 May in Toronto.