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  • Google ropes in Preeti Lobana as country manager India

    Google ropes in Preeti Lobana as country manager India

    MUMBAI: There’s a new country manager who’s come on board at Google India. Google president Asia Pacific Sanjay Gupta announced that Preeti Lobana is joining the company as country & vice-president for India.

    Said he: “Her leadership and passion for customer-centricity has fueled impactful solutions for businesses across industries empowering millions of businesses to thrive in the digital age. Preeti’s leadership will be instrumental as we deepen our engagement with India’s unique ecosystem, leveraging AI advancements like Gemini to accelerate digital inclusion and unlock unprecedented economic opportunities for every Indian. I am confident that her deep market expertise will guide us in shaping a future where technology truly benefits all.”

    “In her new role, Preeti will partner deeply with Roma Datta Chobey, who led as the interim country manager and will continue her exceptional leadership as managing director for Google India’s digital native Industries. Roma’s expertise across diverse sectors, from e-commerce and fintech to gaming and media, will be invaluable as we accelerate innovation and growth for these dynamic businesses.”

    An MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, Preeti  worked mainly in the financial services sector in the early part of her career before she joined Google in 2016 as director APAC customer experience.  Over the next eight years she explored roles such as senior director ads customer care and vice-president publishers, partners, ads content team g Tech. And now she is the country manager and vice-president Google India.

    Her financial services exposure began with ANZ Grindlays Bank  for 10 years where she went on to head the personal loans department. Then as head of banking services at Standard Chartered Bank. She followed that up with a close to 10 year stint at American Express where she headed global services. She then moved on to Natwest group as managing director and head global financial services India where she stayed for four years.   

     

  • AISATS wins ‘Best Innovation Champion Service Provider Award’ at Wings India 2024

    AISATS wins ‘Best Innovation Champion Service Provider Award’ at Wings India 2024

    Mumbai: Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt Ltd (AISATS), India’s leading airport services management company, has been honoured with the esteemed ‘Best Innovation Champion Service Provider Award’ at Wings India 2024. The award reinforces AISATS’s role as a trailblazer in advancing aviation solutions at its airports across India. Presented by the Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri. Jyotiraditya Scindia, this recognition underscores AISATS’s steadfast dedication to transforming industry standards through ground-breaking solutions, solidifying the company’s position as a leader in innovative aviation services.

    At the core of this triumph lies the revolutionary AeroWash – India’s first and only Robotic Dry Wash Aircraft Exterior Cleaning Service, symbolizing AISATS’s dedication to providing automated airport solutions. AISATS is the only ground handler in the world to provide such a game-changing aircraft cleaning innovation. Besides AeroWash, AISATS provides a comprehensive suite of advancements, including the Solar-Powered Boarding Ramp (for narrow-body aircrafts), versatile wide-body and ATR boarding ramps, electric passenger coaches for eco-friendly airport operations, solar-powered GPUs and lighting towers, an aircraft mock-up for hands-on ground service equipment (GSE) training, and Green GSEs contributing to global sustainability. Collectively, these innovations solidify AISATS’s position as a leading solutions provider to the aviation industry.

    AISATS CEO Sanjay Gupta said, “Securing the ‘Best Innovation Champion Service Provider Award’ at Wings India 2024 marks a significant milestone for AISATS. With technology at our core, we are continuously transforming our services to offer innovative solutions that cater to the demands of the modern aviation era. Our team’s relentless effort and unwavering commitment are propelling us beyond boundaries, redefining excellence and innovation in the aviation landscape. Embracing cutting-edge technology and sustainability initiatives, we unveiled unprecedented solutions last year, aligning seamlessly with the Digital India ethos. This recognition fuels our passion even further, and we pledge to uphold our dedication to delivering unparalleled service to clients, actively contributing to the advancement of the nation’s aviation industry.”

    With a proven track record of delivering seamless ground and cargo handling solutions to partner airlines, AISATS has its presence in Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Ranchi and Trivandrum. AISATS is now setting its sights on the future, with the development of its Multi-Modal Cargo Hub (MMCH) at the upcoming international airport in Noida and cargo logistics park at Bangalore Airport.

  • APL Apollo releases “Desh Ki Badhti Taqat” TVC featuring Amitabh Bachchan

    APL Apollo releases “Desh Ki Badhti Taqat” TVC featuring Amitabh Bachchan

    Mumbai: APL Apollo Steel Tubes Ltd has proudly launched its new TVC campaign titled ‘Desh Ki Badhti Taqat’, featuring the legendary actor, Amitabh Bachchan. The TVC, envisioned by Crayons, highlights the forward-thinking trajectory of the company, focusing on solidifying its reliable and trustworthy connection with the customer base.

    The Desh Ki Badhti Taqat TVC beautifully portrays the emotional connect between a grandfather and his grandson in a light-hearted narrative that draws parlance with the legacy and growth journey of APL Apollo through generations. This heartwarming story highlights the brand’s vision of being a leader in the structural steel tubes industry that values integral connections and the strong foundation they provide.

    Speaking on this commercial launch, APL Apollo MD Sanjay Gupta said, “Our ‘Desh Ki Badhti Taqat’ TVC reflects the company’s journey on becoming the World’s largest structural steel tubes company along with deep-rooted responsibility towards nation building. We are proud to have Amitabh Bachchan as part of our journey, symbolising the strength and trust of our brand. Our vision extends far beyond being a homegrown success; it’s about sculpting a transformative narrative, where our innovation moulds a stronger, more resilient future.”

    Amitabh Bachchan’s association with APL Apollo as its brand ambassador aligns perfectly with the brand ethos. His iconic presence resonates with the strength and trust that APL Apollo represents, reinforcing the message of resilience in the company’s product range. As an iconic figure loved across generations, Mr Bachchan’s role in the commercial amplifies the emotional chord that APL Apollo strikes with its consumer base.

    APL Apollo chief brand officer Charu Malhotra, highlighted the strategic significance of the TVC, stating, “The Desh Ki Badhti Taqat’ TVC highlights the diverse product range of APL Apollo along with its role in building some of the most iconic structures, emphasising our significant contribution towards the nation’s infrastructure. On top of that, Amitabh Bachchan’s larger-than-life persona adds an extra layer of credibility and resonance to our brand message. This commercial isn’t just about structural steel tubes – it’s about fostering a deeper connection with our audience. Looking at the future, we will be running a 360-degree campaign across TV, Print, OOH, OTT and Digital platforms, to engage with the masses.”

    APL Apollo’s dedication to innovation, quality, and customer-centric approach remains at the forefront of its operations. Therefore, the “Desh Ki Badhti Taqat” TVC portrays the brand’s growth-oriented trajectory and its efforts towards making permanent relationships in the industry while contributing to the nation’s strength.

     

  • Amitabh Bachchan named as APL Apollo’s brand ambassador

    Amitabh Bachchan named as APL Apollo’s brand ambassador

    Mumbai: APL Apollo structural steel tubes and pipes company, has announced the appointment of the extraordinaire Amitabh “Big B” Bachchan as its brand ambassador. Building on its 30-year legacy and the Make in India mantra, APL Apollo aims to further strengthen and expand its brand identity across the country with this signing.

    Amitabh Bachchan’s legendary career and countless achievements, which have established him as a symbol of longevity and trustworthiness, make this association a perfect one. Leveraging the giant superstar’s fan base and global appeal, APL Apollo aims to further boost its current market dominance, besides expanding its brand recognition across the nation. The two-year partnership will see the celebrated Bollywood veteran endorse the brand across all media channels including print, electronic media and outdoor, as well as in-store promotional material.

    Reflecting on the announcement, APL Apollo Tubes Ltd chairman & managing director Sanjay Gupta said, “We are incredibly proud to welcome Bachchan as he embodies all the qualities that APL Apollo stands for–excellence, versatility, and timeless quality. We are consistently channelling our efforts to deliver world-class quality, much like Big B and we are confident that this partnership will serve to reinforce our strong presence in the Indian market.”

    “Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic face is a forever appeal that strikes a chord with millions of hearts, not just in India, but worldwide. His enduring appeal will go a long way in elevating our brand image everywhere. This strategic move by APL Apollo will pave the way for not just elevated brand recognition but also an enhanced brand experience. By bringing diverse audiences through this ploy, the brand will witness wider connections,” said APL Apollo Tubes Ltd chief brand officer Charu Malhotra.

    APL Apollo Tubes Ltd (APL Apollo) BSE: 533758, NSE: APLAPOLLO is India’s leading structural steel tube manufacturer. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Delhi-NCR, the company operates 11 manufacturing facilities with a total capacity of 3.6 million tons. It has a pan-India presence with units strategically located in Sikandarabad (UP), Hyderabad, Bangalore, Hosur (Tamil Nadu), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Dujana (UP), Malur (Karnataka) and Murbad (Maharashtra). APL Apollo’s multi-product offerings include over 2,000 varieties for multiple building material structural steel applications such as pre-galvanized tubes, structural steel tubes, galvanized tubes, MS black pipes and hollow sections. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, APL Apollo serves as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for a wide spectrum of products, catering to the domestic market as well as 20 countries worldwide and an array of industry applications such as urban infrastructure and real estate, rural housing, commercial construction, greenhouse structures and engineering applications. The company’s vast three-tier distribution network of over 800 distributors is spread across the country, with a presence in over 300 towns and cities.

  • SG Sports led by APL Apollo acquires ‘Bengaluru Spartans’ ahead of Tennis Premier League 2023

    SG Sports led by APL Apollo acquires ‘Bengaluru Spartans’ ahead of Tennis Premier League 2023

    Mumbai: In yet another venture into the sporting world, SG Sports led by APL Apollo has acquired ‘Bengaluru Spartans’, one of the eight teams that will be participating in the much-awaited Tennis Premier League- TPL 2023. With the ownership of this team with SG Sports Ventures now, it has been renamed as ‘Bengaluru SG Mavericks’ with ace tennis player Sania Mirza as its brand ambassador. A new logo of the team has also been launched. ‘Bengaluru SG Mavericks’ is a complete team with both men and women tennis players who will participate in the high-octane sporting event in December, in different formats like Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, and Men’s Doubles.

    APL Apollo is a leading structural steel tube brand with over 55 per cent share in the domestic market. Its strategic arm, SG Sports, is committed to significantly impacting the sporting industry.APL Apollo Tubes Ltd chief managing director (CMD) Sanjay Gupta has a huge passion for sports. This segment is dedicated to supporting and nourishing young sporting talent in India.

    The fifth edition of the highly anticipated tournament is set to be held in December this year, with all the matches taking place at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune. The adrenaline-packed event is being organized under the auspices of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). The popularity of TPL can be gauged from the fact that many celebrities have been associated with it. Among them are Sonu Sood, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Rakul Preet Singh, Leander Paes, and Sonali Bendre. Sania Mirza has been with the team for the last three years and this would be her fourth year supporting Bengaluru. Leander Paes also has been associated since the beginning of this league and makes sure he is there for all the matches.

    Expressing his enthusiasm for the venture, APL Apollo Tubes Ltd CMD Sanjay Gupta. said, “This is a great opportunity for our company to associate with the spirit of sports that teaches us the most valuable lessons in life. We look forward to this association with Bengaluru Spartans which is Bengaluru SG Mavericks now and wish each player ahead of the trailblazing contest to be held in December this year. It is an also amazing start with this league sport that has been gaining more and more popularity in India. It will be great to witness that the new talent will rub shoulders with some of the most versatile tennis players in the world Overall, it is a great moment to associate the name of the brand with a sport that is popular worldwide.”

    Bengaluru SG Mavericks brand ambassador Sania Mirza said, “I am thrilled to be a part of this exciting venture and obliged to SG Sports for choosing me as their brand ambassador. As a former tennis player and woman, I feel that India has a lot of potential in terms of sports and tennis has seen more and more interest from our young generation recently. Still, there are miles to go before we shine on the world stage in this sport and Tennis Premier League provides a brilliant opportunity for young and upcoming players to prove their mettle on the court. SG Sports is doing a great job in supporting such budding players and giving them an ideal platform where they can compete with top players and learn from their skills.”

    The other participating teams in TPL 2023 include the Bengal Wizards, Mumbai Leon Army, Punjab Tigers, Pune Jaguars, Bengaluru Spartans, Delhi Binny’s Brigade, Hyderabad Strikers, and Gujarat Panthers. Pertinent to mention here that Indian tennis legend Leander Paes has recently announced his acquisition of a stake in the Bengal franchise.

    As far as the TPL format is concerned, it has eight franchises that will play a total of five matches to qualify for the semi-final. Each match between two franchises will have a total of 4 games (Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles and Men’s Doubles). Each match will be worth 20 points, thus there will be a total of 80 points at stake in each contest. Each team will play a total of 400 points (80 points x 5 matches) at the league stage. The top 4 teams in the points table will qualify for the semi-finals.

    The Tennis Premier League (TPL), packages traditional tennis into a highly entertaining tournament to capture the imagination of fans. With an unorthodox format, it is set to be a tennis equivalent to the Indian Premier League and is returning for its fifth season this year. The league is poised to write yet another chapter in the annals of Indian tennis history, as fans eagerly await the start of TPL 2023. Sports outside of cricket are gaining more traction among Indian audiences. Tennis has a sizeable following in India, with close to 100 million viewers that watched the sport on TV last year. 

  • Facebook taps Sanjay Gupta for director of int’l marketing role

    Facebook taps Sanjay Gupta for director of int’l marketing role

    Mumbai: Facebook has appointed Uber’s former executive Sanjay Gupta as director of international marketing, as per his updated Linkedln profile. In his current role, Gupta will be based out of San Francisco, California.

    Gupta commands experience across diverse sectors, including tech, e-commerce, and consumer goods. He has worked in global, regional, as well as, local marketing roles.

    He started his journey with Uber in 2017 as marketing head, India, South Asia. He was promoted to the position of global brand director in 2019 after working as marketing director in the US and Canada for a brief period. Later, he was named marketing director, APAC in July 2020.

    During his two-decade-long career, Gupta worked with many other renowned brands. Prior to Uber, he was at Urban Ladder as chief marketing officer. He spent nearly a decade at Marico which includes nearly three years as marketing lead for its wellness and youth section. He was also associated with Accenture.

    Gupta holds a PGDM in marketing from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce.

  • Google India MD Sanjay Gupta elected as IAMAI’s new chairman

    New Delhi: Industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on Friday announced that Google India vice president and managing director Sanjay Gupta has been elected as its chairman for 2021-23.

    He succeeds Amazon senior vice president and India country manager Amit Agarwal.

    IAMAI has also named Facebook India vice president and managing director Ajit Mohan as vice chairman of the association, succeeding Yatra.com co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Dhruv Shringi.

    Razorpay CEO and co-founder Harshil Mathur has been elected as the treasurer. He succeeds Times Internet Ltd, vice chairman, Satyan Gajwani.

    Talking about his appointment, Gupta said connecting over a billion Indians to the opportunities, the Internet can empower businesses, scale access to education, healthcare and drive financial inclusions in the country. “As a country, India has made tremendous progress and has proven the ability to deliver towards this vision. At this critical moment, the onus is on all of us to ensure that we make responsible progress towards delivering this vision, respecting everyone’s right to privacy, ensuring their safety, and making the Internet a powerful engine for India’s economic growth,” he added.

    Facebook’s Ajit Mohan said IAMAI has long played a positive role in ensuring that India’s exciting digital transformation delivers for everyone in the country. “At a time when digital is playing an increasingly important role in peoples’ lives, we are committed to bringing the best of this industry to be an enabling force for good for India,” he said. 

  • APL Apollo Unveils Low Diameter High Thickness Steel Tubes, “Apollo Mechanical”

    APL Apollo Unveils Low Diameter High Thickness Steel Tubes, “Apollo Mechanical”

    New Delhi: APL Apollo Tubes Limited (APL Apollo), one of the leading branded steel tubes manufacturers, has launched ‘Apollo Mechanical’, a wide range of Low Diameter High Thickness steel tubes for use in heavy duty applications. Tough, long lasting and robust, Apollo Mechanical tubes are unique size tubes that offer high strength, uniformity and cost effectiveness at the same time.

    Apollo Mechanical tubes boast immense mechanical capabilities owing to their sturdy built. An unrivalled innovation Apollo Mechanical tubes are ideal for applications that require higher load bearing capacity, hardness and toughness like agricultural machineries, lifting & handling equipments, industrial instruments, among others.

    Announcing the launch of ‘Apollo Mechanical tubes’, Mr. Sanjay Gupta, CMD, APL Apollo said, “Apollo Mechanical tubes are our most talked about technological innovation that provides enhanced load bearing capacity, hardness, toughness and the ability to withstand maximum stress making them ideal for use in industrial instruments, machineries and lifting & handling equipments. Over the years, authentic and robust R&D capabilities have been the key driving force behind our ever-growing ability to create new products and adopt new applications.”

    Apollo Mechanical tubes are used in Cultivator, Rotavator, Harvester, Tower Crane Mast Section, Mobile Gantry Crane, Spreader Beam, Monorail Crane, Hydraulic Cylinder, Axle, Trailer Hitch, Trailer Frame, Heavy Duty Chain Conveyor, and various such mechanical applications. Moreover, their pleasing surface finish, rigid dimensional tolerance, uniform strength and durability coupled with greater ease of fabrication altogether offer flexibility to the designers and engineers.

    Produced from heavy-duty tube mills, Apollo Mechanical tubes are manufactured using high frequency induction welding and they pass through stringent quality checks at each stage to provide the valued customers the much-needed assurance about durability, performance and efficiency.
     
    Offered at a competitive price, “Apollo Mechanical” tubes are available in a wide range of sizes.

  • ‘Safer For Each Other 2.0’: Uber reassures riders of safety

    ‘Safer For Each Other 2.0’: Uber reassures riders of safety

    NEW DELHI: Uber has launched the second-leg of its marketing campaign, ‘Safer For Each Other 2.0,’ to reassure riders of various precautionary measures it is undertaking for rider and driver safety, including in-car partitions and frequent disinfection of vehicles.

    Uber has already installed safety screens in 81,000 autos across more than 20 cities and in 42,000 cars across seven cities. These high quality safety partitions are being installed just behind the driver’s seat and will act as an additional physical barrier between drivers and riders, facilitating social distancing while on a trip and help restrict contact. 

    Through ‘Safer For Each Other 2.0,’ Uber aims to make its partitions a tangible marker of safety in autos and cars. By sitting on the opposite sides of the safety screen, both riders and drivers are helping keep themselves #SaferForEachOther. The 360-degree campaign amplification plan will leverage print, radio, digital, social media, and other channels to ensure widespread awareness about Uber’s safety standards. 

    Uber marketing director, India SA & APAC rides brand marketing Sanjay Gupta, said, “At Uber, we are constantly defining transportation safety standards. The campaign salutes the human spirit & ability to move forward amidst crisis. As a brand that is reimagining how people move forward safely, the campaign highlights the importance of safety screens in maintaining physical distancing, while keeping riders & drivers connected on the common goal of keeping each other safer.”

    Over the past few months, Uber has announced various features and policies to help riders and driver partners feel safer. It has launched a comprehensive set of safety measures such as the pre-trip mask verification selfies for drivers and riders, mandatory driver education around Covid2019 related safety protocols, and an updated cancellation policy. 

  • Google to broadcast edutainment series for SMBs on Doordarshan

    Google to broadcast edutainment series for SMBs on Doordarshan

    NEW DELHI: Google India country head and vice president Sanjay Gupta kicked off the Google for India event, today. He touched on topics about health, welfare and digital India. Gupta spoke about how Google has helped in connecting more people to India.

    The company also announced new initiatives as part of its ongoing efforts towards the response to the Covid2019 pandemic. Talking about the Covid2019 impact on small businesses and creating economic opportunity, Google GM and VP of payments and next billion users Caesar Sengupta said: "Now more than ever, to survive and grow, every Indian business must be a digital business. And we are investing in helping Indian businesses go digital and helping Indian workers learn, grow and find better jobs."

    He announced a new initiative with Prasar Bharati, launching an edutainment series on Doordarshan on how small businesses can adopt digital tools and adapt to the current situation, using examples of real-life Indian businesses.

    “We are investing in helping Indian businesses go digital and helping Indian workers learn, grow and find better jobs,” Gupta elaborated.

    “Digital revolution is redefining what's next and presents an opportunity to build the future of India. As a country, we have made tremendous progress in making the internet more accessible and affordable to people. India now has over 550 million active internet users with over 400 million users accessing the internet on a smartphone,” said Gupta.

    Connectivity and access provides a foundation for building products and services that are relevant and helpful. These products and services help solve some of the biggest challenges that our society faces like learning, education, jobs or payments. Solving these challenges has been a focus for Google in India, over the last several years, Gupta emphasised.

    At the sixth edition of Google for India, Gupta further stated that India has always been a strategic and important focus for Google. “Today, we are committing ourselves to partner deeply and support India in becoming a truly digital nation by making the internet helpful for a billion Indians and empowering India to become a leading digital economy,” he said.

    "Google Pay facilitated the transfer of more than Rs 120 crore through its platform to help the government during the pandemic,” he said, adding that digital payments have facilitated consumers to buy products online even during the lockdown. “With Google, small businesses have also managed to go online quickly and continue their business when physical distancing kept consumers away from stores.”

    Going forward, Sengupta also spoke about the spot platform on Google Pay, he shared that the Google Pay Nearby Stores Spot which was introduced in March this year to improve offline merchant discoverability and to help people find shops near them to see what essential food items are in stock, has been used by more than 2 million users. To support people who are looking for work he shared that the Job Spot on Google Pay now allows for remote interviews and remote work listings so that people who are unemployed can secure employment and income more quickly during the Covid2019 pandemic.

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