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  • Kohinoor Group brings in Raghu Iyer as residential sales director

    Kohinoor Group brings in Raghu Iyer as residential sales director

    Mumbai: Real estate company Kohinoor Group has brought Raghu Iyer on board as the director of residential sales.

    In this role, Iyer’s responsibilities include governing, achieving, and sustaining growth and profitability. He will also be responsible for the development of key growth sales strategies and action plans for the growth of the residential segment, said the company in a statement.

    Iyer has experience in handling teams with a high productivity matrix, product trainer, and sales motivator with experience of creating champions and all-around real estate professionals with a total of 15 years of experience.

    He was last associated with Godrej Properties Ltd as vertical sales head where he executed more than 12 successful launches and activations in the last five years. Previously, Iyer worked with Runwal Group as DGM (sales and marketing) for over two years. At Runwal, he played a pivotal role in scaling the referral loyalty business from a negligible amount to 17 per cent of overall business value. He also handled pre-sales for the company along with the strategic implementation of salesforce CRM.

    “I am extremely happy and excited to be part of the Kohinoor family,” stated Raghu Iyer on his new role. “The company has all the necessary ingredients to grow and scale up in the current market scenario considering its goodwill amongst customers and Sada Sukhi Raho vision. I am looking forward to a long, successful and fruitful journey.” 

  • IPL: DBS Bank reaffirms partnership with Rising Pune Supergiant

    MUMBAI: DBS Bank Limited (DBS) has announced its partnership with the Indian Premier League cricket team Rising Pune Supergiant for the second consecutive year. Under the arrangement, DBS Bank will be the Associate Sponsor of the Pune-based team which is led by Australian captain Steve Smith and coached by former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming.

    DBS India group strategic marketing & communications executive Sheran Mehra said: “Rising Pune Supergiant is a newly revamped team this year and certainly the dark horse of the 10th edition of IPL. As a brand, we see real value in continuing to partner with Rising Pune Supergiant and being present on a platform like IPL helps us to resonate with customers and build affinity through unique and joyful experiences.”

    Rising Pune Supergiant CEO Raghu Iyer said, “Their support and trust in the franchise is extremely motivating as we hope to be a force in IPL 2017, similar to how DBS Bank has been a disrupting force in India’s digital banking journey.”

    As associate sponsor, DBS will enjoy a range of rights and entitlements to display its logo on platforms that include the team’s official cap and helmet and other marketing related collaterals. It will also have in stadia branding, premium hospitality and match tickets, and access to the Rising Pune Supergiant players.

    DBS will launch campaigns and contests which will give an opportunity to customers to watch some exciting matches. The association will allow DBS to reinforce its brand and get recognised as a contemporary Asian bank that is shaping the future of banking so that customers can live more and bank less.

    DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Owned by RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group chairman owned by Sanjiv Goenka, Rising Pune Supergiant is a team that is committed to come up with its best even in the worst situation.

  • IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants launch new jersey

    IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants launch new jersey

    MUMBAI: Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS), the new entrant in the ninth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), unveiled the team’s official jersey in striking new colours in New Delhi today, in the presence of the team owner RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group chairman Sanjiv Goenka and team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The team management also announced the appointment of ex-Indian cricketer Hrishikesh Kanitkar as the assistant coach of the side.

    Speaking on the occasion Goenka said, “On behalf of the entire family of Rising Pune Supergiants, I would like to congratulate the team’s think tank for putting up a formidable side for the upcoming season of IPL. With so many achievers and successful cricketers in our ranks we look forward to a solid performance and some electrifying camaraderie on field. Pune has a very strong fan base and they appreciate good cricket, we are looking forward to a new home and come April, the city of Pune will have their own team to cheer for.”

    Dhoni spoke about his new role as the captain of RPS, saying, “I am looking forward to a new experience with the RPS. IPL has always been the breeding ground for new exciting talents who have the potential to play vital part in the future for the Indian Cricket Team. This year we have a very balanced side with the right combination of youth and experience which is essential for any team to succeed. We have got some big hitters and players who know to bind the innings together by putting on partnerships. Both batting and bowling unit looks good on paper but consistent performance will be the yardstick for judging the team. I am really looking forward to working with the new team management and hopefully we can make the people of Pune happy with our performance.”

    RPS logo and jersey rationale 

    The elements used in the jersey connote the dynamism and ‘ever-rising’ spirit of the team RPS. The colours used are vibrant and complement each other in bringing out the winning attitude of the team. Of the colours on the jersey, purple in particular makes a statement of superiority and brings out the energy of this team of stars. “The orange colour signifies the team’s firm determination and enthusiasm to break every barrier, thus winning every game. The bold look of the jersey reflects the confidence and ability of this team of star players who have their sights set firmly on success,” said an official statement from RPS.

    The word ‘Rising’ at a deeper level traces back to the free spirit of ‘Pune’ that never bowed down before any odds. Moreover, it also depicts the heights of excellence and success the new team will achieve being studded with ‘Super’ players like Dhoni, Ashwin, and Smith. Every player in the team is a star who shines bright in every battle, giving their best under pressure. In that sense they are also ‘Giants’ with extraordinary stature, performing astonishing feats.

    The logo has a regal feel and its visual elements are an amalgamation of cricketing equipment like the bat, the ball and the bails. The wings impart an overall impression of ‘soaring high’ while the bold font provides a sense of solidity. The purple colour of the ball signifies the energy and stability of the team.

    RPS will be having ex-New Zealand Skipper Stephen Fleming as the Coach of the side. The team will also have a professional CEO in Raghu Iyer, who is a Sports, Media and Entertainment professional with 21 years of invaluable experience. Prior to joining the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, he was with Rajasthan Royals since its inception.

  • IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants launch new jersey

    IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants launch new jersey

    MUMBAI: Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS), the new entrant in the ninth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), unveiled the team’s official jersey in striking new colours in New Delhi today, in the presence of the team owner RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group chairman Sanjiv Goenka and team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The team management also announced the appointment of ex-Indian cricketer Hrishikesh Kanitkar as the assistant coach of the side.

    Speaking on the occasion Goenka said, “On behalf of the entire family of Rising Pune Supergiants, I would like to congratulate the team’s think tank for putting up a formidable side for the upcoming season of IPL. With so many achievers and successful cricketers in our ranks we look forward to a solid performance and some electrifying camaraderie on field. Pune has a very strong fan base and they appreciate good cricket, we are looking forward to a new home and come April, the city of Pune will have their own team to cheer for.”

    Dhoni spoke about his new role as the captain of RPS, saying, “I am looking forward to a new experience with the RPS. IPL has always been the breeding ground for new exciting talents who have the potential to play vital part in the future for the Indian Cricket Team. This year we have a very balanced side with the right combination of youth and experience which is essential for any team to succeed. We have got some big hitters and players who know to bind the innings together by putting on partnerships. Both batting and bowling unit looks good on paper but consistent performance will be the yardstick for judging the team. I am really looking forward to working with the new team management and hopefully we can make the people of Pune happy with our performance.”

    RPS logo and jersey rationale 

    The elements used in the jersey connote the dynamism and ‘ever-rising’ spirit of the team RPS. The colours used are vibrant and complement each other in bringing out the winning attitude of the team. Of the colours on the jersey, purple in particular makes a statement of superiority and brings out the energy of this team of stars. “The orange colour signifies the team’s firm determination and enthusiasm to break every barrier, thus winning every game. The bold look of the jersey reflects the confidence and ability of this team of star players who have their sights set firmly on success,” said an official statement from RPS.

    The word ‘Rising’ at a deeper level traces back to the free spirit of ‘Pune’ that never bowed down before any odds. Moreover, it also depicts the heights of excellence and success the new team will achieve being studded with ‘Super’ players like Dhoni, Ashwin, and Smith. Every player in the team is a star who shines bright in every battle, giving their best under pressure. In that sense they are also ‘Giants’ with extraordinary stature, performing astonishing feats.

    The logo has a regal feel and its visual elements are an amalgamation of cricketing equipment like the bat, the ball and the bails. The wings impart an overall impression of ‘soaring high’ while the bold font provides a sense of solidity. The purple colour of the ball signifies the energy and stability of the team.

    RPS will be having ex-New Zealand Skipper Stephen Fleming as the Coach of the side. The team will also have a professional CEO in Raghu Iyer, who is a Sports, Media and Entertainment professional with 21 years of invaluable experience. Prior to joining the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, he was with Rajasthan Royals since its inception.

  • Rajasthan Royals to partner South Australian Government in exclusive cricketing endeavour

    Rajasthan Royals to partner South Australian Government in exclusive cricketing endeavour

    MUMBAI: Rajasthan Royals today announced its association with the South Australian Government in an exclusive cricketing endeavour that will give 15 young Indian cricketers an opportunity to travel to Adelaide, Australia to experience South Australia’s world class cricket facilities as part of Adelaide’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 program. Rajasthan Royals will use its expertise to select 15 young cricketers who will make up the Dream Team 15.

     

    Youngsters born between 1st January 1997 to 31 December 1999 will qualify to enter the competition for a chance to be selected. The program will reach out to students from schools from different parts of the country while the selection trials will be held in Delhi and Mumbai in late October / early November 2014 in the search to identify a group of 15 cricketers.

     

    South Australian Premier, The Hon’ble Jay Weatherill who is on an official visit to India today announced that Members of the Dream Team 15 will receive training from top coaches of the South Australian Cricket Association and will play matches against teams of South Australian school boys of the same age.

     

    Addressing the media, Mr. Raghu Iyer, CEO Rajasthan Royals said, “As a team, Royals have identified, nurtured and given playing opportunities to many of India’s top young cricketers. Therefore, it is a privilege for Rajasthan Royals to partner South Australia in a unique endeavor that will help Indian school children receive fine training from top coaches of the South Australian Cricket Association. We thank the South Australian Premier, The Hon’ble Jay Weatherill for taking forward such a commendable undertaking.”

     

    Unmukt Chand was also present from Rajasthan Royals. “I consider myself fortunate to be part of the wonderful Rajasthan Royals family. I use the word family because that’s exactly what we are like when we come together in the form of a team made up of the game’s finest experienced cricketers, fantastic management, and young cricketers like me. I am sure an exciting endeavor such as this will go a long way in inspiring young players to take up the sport professionally and one day, play for the country,” said Unmukt.

     

    Mr Weatherill said “Our objective with this program is to harness the passion that Indians have for the game and provide an opportunity to good cricketers who have the skills and love for cricket, but have not enrolled in a formal training program.”

     

    Adelaide Oval will host what is considered to be one of the biggest matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 program when defending champions India take on Pakistan on 15 February 2015. The members of the Dream Team 15 will be watching the event which is expected to be a thriller of a match and will leave an aspirational imprint on them.

     

    Ever its inception, the team has been at the forefront in terms of nurturing and promoting new talent.

  • Yatra.com is Rajasthan Royals’ official travel partner for IPL

    Yatra.com is Rajasthan Royals’ official travel partner for IPL

    MUMBAI: Yatra.com has announced its partnership with the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals as official travel partner.

     

    Through this association, Yatra.com aims at reaching out to millions of IPL fans by leveraging the cricket fever in the country.

     

    Commenting on the association, Yatra.com CEO Dhruv Shringi said, “We are delighted to partner with Rajasthan Royals and ride the IPL wave this season. Yatra is about creating ‘happy travelers’ and offering complete commitment and dedication to customers and partners. This partnership is a great fit as the Rajasthan Royals brand ethos resonates closely with our own.”

     

    The name ‘Rajasthan Royals’ is inspired by the former princely states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. It was born from the commitment to entertain cricket fans and unearth new talent across the globe, with a sharp focus on India. As a brand it stands for resilience, commitment, intensity and never say die attitude. With roots in the culturally rich state of Rajasthan, the Rajasthan Royals are impassioned by indomitable qualities of strength, courage and fighting prowess, which personifies the brand.

     

    Commenting on the partnership, Rajasthan Royals CEO Raghu Iyer said, “Rajasthan Royals is pleased to partner with a leading online travel company like Yatra.com, as the team’s official travel partner. We trust that this will mark the beginning of a long and fruitful journey for both organisations in the time to come.”

     

  • Rajasthan Royals launches a limited-edition Tablet

    Rajasthan Royals launches a limited-edition Tablet

    MUMBAI: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals which has been in the news mostly for the wrong reasons has announced a new partnership with Mumbai based ICE X Electronics, a manufacturer of tablet computers, smart-phones, and other Android devices. This first-of-its-kind association between the IPL franchise and electronics manufacturer, will see a Royals line of limited-edition smart devices.

    As a first product, the club announced the launch of the limited Royal Edition of ICE Xtreme Pro, a high-end dual core 3G calling tablet.

    The franchise says that this launch has made it the first sports team in the world to introduce its very own range of branded smart devices and adds to the exciting inventory of merchandise the team offers fans. The Royals will be launching many more co-branded smart devices with its new official handset partner ICE X in the future, and these devices will focus on the latest technology.

    The newly launched ICE Xtreme Pro tablet has content and a RR App that will help cricketing fans to follow the sport and the club on the go. The sleek dual sim calling tablet is equipped with a dual core processor, 1GB Ram and supports 3G data and calling. It also comes with HD display and 8 GB storage, besides Bluetooth, GPS and dual camera. The tablet runs on latest Android Jelly Bean operating System and comes in an amazing limited edition packing, which fans would like to keep for years. As a part of the Royal Fan experience, the customers would also get one year doorstep service warranty. In keeping with its policy to provide products to its fans at extremely affordable prices, the high end limited edition tablet would be available at a price point of around Rs.10,000.

    The tablet will be sold through the Rajasthan Royals‘ official website and exclusive pre-booking will be accepted through online sales partner Snapdeal and retail sales partner Big Bazaar.

    Rajasthan Royals CEO Raghu Iyer said, “We are glad to partner with ICE X Electronics and launch a limited-edition branded tablet for fans. Rajasthan Royals has always endeavoured to take advantage of the best in technology to offer one-of-a-kind products and services. The launch has made us the first team to have our own line of devices. We are confident that our fans will love the new product.”

    ICE X Electronics MD Ravi Jakhar said, “ICE X Electronics is proud to partner Rajasthan Royals in this unique endeavour. The tablet has been designed keeping the RR fans in mind and they will find tablet to be as stable as Dravid, as dynamic as Watson, fast as Tait, and solid performer like the entire RR team.”

    The association has been serviced through sports marketing agency Total Sports Asia and speaking on the partnership, VP sales and business development Vipin Nair said, “We are proud to have enabled the first in its line of sports branded technology products in India, through the partnership between Rajasthan Royals and ICE X.”

    The franchise adds that it pioneered the use of technology in the IPL, and taken advantage of it to offer the team and its fans innovative services and products. In 2009, it became the first IPL team to bring a technology partner on board, which enabled greater efficiency on and off the field and ensured technological superiority over other competing franchises. It recently launched an exclusive mobile application that gives fans access to live matches, scores, players‘ lists, and the most recent news.

    The team also announced the launch of RR TV, a new media asset that offers enthusiasts a compilation of up-to-the-minute content related to the team and its activities across all media platforms worldwide.

  • Rajasthan Royals looks at local handicraft to boost merchandising activities

    Rajasthan Royals looks at local handicraft to boost merchandising activities

    MUMBAI: At a time when the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises rely on normal things like T-shirts, caps, books for licensing and merchandising Rajasthan Royals have taken a different stance.

    It will use Rajasthan handicrafts to create a touch-point with its fan base. It has done a deal with Indiehaat Ventures, an organisation that aims at revitalising and redeeming the Indian handicrafts industry for domestic and global audiences. The partnership seeks to champion the cause of the rich arts, craft and workmanship of the Rajasthani people that the IPL franchise notes remains unexplored and unseen in India.

    The franchise adds that its aim has always been to epitomise the elegance, style, valour, and reflected the rich tradition and history of the region. Through the partnership, Indiehaat becomes the team‘s official ‘handmade merchandising partner‘. Rajasthani artisans will be provided with a commercial platform.

    In the coming weeks, the team will launch a line called ‘The Royal Collection‘ in handmade and ethnic Rajasthani goods. This will form the core of its new merchandising line for the current season and also for the year ahead. The collection will represent the handiwork of the state‘s artisans in Kantha, embroidery, Kilim as upholstery on furniture, patchwork and Sanganeri prints.

    The line will be launched with 25 designs in ethnic Rajasthani furniture and 25 designs in accessories such as bags, cushions, laptop covers, sleeves and stoles. New elements will be added every fortnight.

    Rajasthan Royals CEO Raghu Iyer said that the aim to encourage and promote the talent that Rajasthani people have in the area of arts and crafts. “The endeavour is new and different, and we trust it will provide a much-needed platform to local artisans in Rajasthan. It will also add to the exciting inventory of merchandise we offer fans.”

    Indiehaat Ventures director and partner Shailendra Singh said, “Indiehaat takes great pride in partnering with a team like Rajasthan Royals. As a cricketing franchisee, the team has always encouraged new talent and supported a number of significant causes in Rajasthan, their home state. We are confident that the venture will be very well received and mark the beginning of a great new interface between artisans and fans.”

    The line will be made available on stock and made-to-order basis through www.thechorbazar.com. The websites has started accepting orders. The joint venture also plans to vend through exclusive stores throughout India.

    The Rajasthani handicrafts industry currently export goods worth more than $600 million from the state and employs 0.6 million artisans directly or indirectly.

    Rajasthan Royals opening batsman Ajinkya Rahane said, “From nurturing school level cricketers to giving talented young players a chance to show case their skills in the league, Rajasthan Royals is a team that is known to support significant causes and provide new opportunities to people. As a player, I feel proud to see us moving into a unique area of business, which will help promote the incredible talent that Rajasthani people have in the area of arts and crafts.”

  • Rajasthan Royals collaborates with Provogue as ‘Official Fan Wear Partner’

    MUMBAI: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals announced the signing of leading fashion label Provogue as the team’s ‘Official Fan Wear Partner’ for the upcoming sixth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

    This is the franchise’s 16th partner. The earlier partner in this category was Puma and that was a four-year deal. The new deal is for a year. The franchise will also announce two more partners in the coming days. Rajasthan Royals and Provogue organised a fashion extravaganza to mark the association.

    Interestingly, one of the franchises co-owners Shilpa Shetty Kundra collaborated with the brand’s designers and has unveiled her creations for Provogue that are specially crafted for the franchises fan community. The collection aims to embody the best of suave and sophisticated yet youthful and fun dressing at the same time.

    Taking a break from their on-field performance, the entire Royals brigade including, Captain Rahul Dravid, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaun Tait, Brad Hogg and Kevon Cooper, walked the ramp displaying Provogue’s range of merchandise adding to the extant oomph factor.

    The high point of the evening for Provogue’s grand collection was Shetty sashaying down the ramp with panache in the fan wear designed by her. Provogue CEO Tim Eynon said, “We are very thrilled to be associated with a team like Rajasthan Royals as Official Fan Wear Partner for this season of the IPL. Tonight we‘ve showcased among the very best in our specially created Spring Summer 2013 collection and we’re sure fans will love the ensembles. Cricket and fashion on one grand stage in a one-of-a-kind event, we really can’t ask for more!”

    Rajasthan Royals CEO Raghu Iyer said, “Provogue saw that if the IPL was used at a price point there would be a business opportunity for a lifestyle brand like it. There will be a lot of on-the-ground activation in malls. The products will be available initially in Rajasthan, Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, and contests will be organised. Provogue’s activities will result in the Rajasthan Royals brand name being hyped. The deal involves a licensing fee as well as revenue sharing. Our aim is to create meaningful connect and excitement with our fans which is how our licensing and merchandising business will grow. Our fans are truly the brand ambassadors of Rajasthan Royals and carry the team’s spirit wherever they go.”

    Shetty said, “We are excited about this new venture with Provogue. Designing clothes has been a wonderful experience and I am delighted to have had a chance to do it for our fans. The collection is innovative, high quality, originally designed and priced to suit the taste and desires of our fan community.”

  • Supertech to continue as associate sponsor of Rajasthan Royals

    MUMBAI: Rajasthan Royals has extended its team sponsorship contract with real estate company Supertech for season 6 of the
    Indian Premier League (IPL).

    Supertech has been associated with the team as Associate Sponsor since 2011. The objective of the association is to leverage the team image which has a great combination of young, energetic, dependable and experienced players.

    Supertech Director Mohit Arora said, “Rajasthan Royals has given consistent performances in the previous league and has earned a huge fan following. We are thrilled to support and be a part of this strong team again and enjoy this exciting journey together. We are looking forward to witnessing yet another exciting season of cricket this IPL too.”

    Rajasthan Royals CEO Raghu Iyer said, “Rajasthan Royals has benefited immensely from this long standing partnership with
    Supertech. We are proud to extend our relationship with such a recognised, dedicated and supporting brand as Supertech.”