drink technology India 2018 to address the trends of the Indian beverage, dairy and liquid food industry

Mumbai,  21 October,  2018 (HPN): drink technology India (dti), the leading trade fair for beverage, dairy and liquid food industry in India is slated to take place in Mumbai from October 24 to 26, 2018 at Bombay Exhibition Centre.

The trade fair covers a full spectrum of the liquid food and beverage sector in India by targeting sectors like soft drinks, beer and brewery equipment up to liquid food oils and fats etc. The Indian beverage market is dynamically progressing and trade fairs like DTI will play a pivotal role in fuelling the industry growth by not only working as a top selling market place but also as a future oriented knowledge centre. 

drink technology India (dti) will showcase the latest innovations developed by companies from India and other parts of the world, in areas that range from the production, filling and packaging of all types of beverages and liquid food. The trade fair is majorly focused on providing customized solutions for rapidly growing Indian market needs by bridging the gap between supply and demand. 

Value-driven supporting programs at dti 2018

dti 2018 will organize interactive and knowledge based Roundtable Talks which will allow industry players to gain valuable insights about the current and future trends in the industry. The Roundtable Talks will facilitate an open discussion where industry experts can state their point of view regarding prevailing challenges in the industry and future trends.

The current edition of dti will also host various other supporting programs including place2beer, a place for beerlovers to experience, experiment with speciality beer and rarities all around the world.

The trade fair will organize the second edition of the Buyer-Seller Meetings which will allow the exhibitors and the top industry stakeholders to have one-on-one meetings with potential clients. Leading buyers from segments such as soft drinks, beer and brewery, liquid food, and wine will be present.

The Oiltech Pavilion, organized with the support of Oil Technologists’ Association of India (OTAI) will be discussing theChallenges in Packaging of Edible Oils and Other Related Products. The FSSAI Seminar will discuss the latest news concerning the regulatory framework of drinks and beverages in India.

Mr. Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India said, “The Indian beverage, dairy and liquid food market has bright future ahead as the demand is continuously increasing due to the rising population coupled with growing urbanization and consumption oriented middle class. According to the statistics, the demand for beverages was 27 billion litres in 2017 and it is expected to grow over 50 billion litres till 2022. In the period from 2012 to 2017, the domestic beverage production has grown by 63%.  In order to meet the evolving demands of the Industry, dti 2018 is aiming to provide numerous stimuli for investments into the growth industries and bridging the gap between supply and demand. The supporting programs will shed valuable light on the latest trends and products in the beverage, dairy and liquid food industry.” ENDS

Kokuyo Camlin unveils premium innovative and stylish products

Mumbai, 20th October 2018 (HPN) :Persisting to their vision of incremental innovation, Kokuyo Camlin Ltd, the premier stationery brand recently launched three innovative, safe and attractive additions to their product portfolio: Camlin Finger Crayons, Camlin White Glue and Nova Geometry Box.

Keeping in line with their motto of Make learning fun, Camlin has introduced Camlin Finger Crayons, which is specially designed for toddlers to develop their motor skills and to assist them for their pre writing practice. This ergonomically designed (can be used from both ends), smudge free, tough to break crayons are available in 10 bright colors.

At Kokuyo Camlin, the safety of the consumers is of highest priority, therefore Camlin White Glue – a multipurpose, easy to use, toxic free and child safe adhesive. It has been specially designed for precise application and ease of use. Camlin White glue is available in attractive Pokémon design for their 25 g and 50 g variant.

Another interesting addition to their product range, the Nova Geometry Boxis a stylishly designed geometry box with attractive purple color packed with sturdy components, self-centering compass and divider to provide maximum accuracy and precision to students.

Saumitra Prasad, Chief Marketing Officer, Kokuyo Camlin said, “Our major consumers are children – a segment which is exciting to cater to and at the same time challenging given the various media they are exposed to. At Kokuyo Camlin, through our various touch points, we understand them better vis-à-vis their needs and expectations and factor it in our innovative products. Doing so, Kokuyo Camlin has always led the market in terms of style, ease of use and safety and therefore is widely sought after in the market.”

About Kokuyo Camlin Ltd:

Kokuyo Camlin Limited www.kokuyocamlin.com (formerly known as Camlin Limited)  is in the business of  marketing and selling of art materials and stationery products under flagship brands ‘Camel’ and ‘Camlin’ which have been in existence for more than 80 years . The company offers a wide range of products such as Fine Art materials, scholastic colours and stationery, hobby products, office products, writing and drawing instruments, adhesives and notebooks.ENDS 

IFAT India Addresses the Latest Environmental Issues in its 6th Edition

Mumbai, October 17, 2018 (HPN) : The grand opening of IFAT India 2018 was held at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Goregaon  from 15^th October, 2018.

IFAT India is the leading trade fair for water, sewage, solid waste and recycling which provides an opportunity to industry experts, policymakers and business leaders to discuss regional strategies on numerous environmental challenges and seek solutions through formal interactions.

The 6^th edition of IFAT India was co-hosted by theMunicipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). They will be promoting diverse innovative environmental technologies as they have been working towards aiding a cleaner and sustainable environment for the city.

The inaugural ceremony of IFAT India 2018 was done in the presence of The inaugural ceremony of IFAT India 2018 was done in the presence ofMr. Rajeev Kuknur, Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Engg), Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Consul General of Germany, Dr. Jürgen Morhard, Consul General of Norway, Ms. Ann Ollestadamong, Consul General of Sweden,Ms. Ulrika Sundberg among other key industry players among other key industry players.

IFAT India 2018 saw over 235 exhibitors from 25 different countries. A few market leaders exhibiting at the trade show were Aqseptence Group, L&T, Thermax, Ion Exchange, LANXESS, Suez, Wilo, Hyva India, CNIM Martin, Danfoss, LG Chem, Suez and Veolia. IFAT India 2018 saw international participation from countries like China, Germany, the Republic of Korea and Switzerland.

The trade show provided an opportunity to industry experts, policy makers and business leaders to discuss regional strategies on numerous environmental challenges and seek solutions through formal interactions.

The trade fair witnessed technical presentations, panel discussions and tutorials, where industry experts – both from India and overseas –who shared their knowledge with the audience at theInnovation Exchange Forum. An area was dedicated for training, live demonstrations, product presentations and skills contests, running parallel to the show.

The supporting programs at IFAT India 2018 included Sustainable Sanitation and Solid Waste Management organised by All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG), Mumbai. The Conclave provided a platform to the urban local government leaders, city administrators, public enterprises, urban planners, sector experts, entrepreneurs, all other disciplines and business involved in improving city’s infrastructure relevant to creating sustainable sanitation and solid waste management systems.

The session on Desalination Technologies: How to adapt Hightech, organized by Deutsche Meerwasserentsalzung GmbH discussed the urgent demand for fresh water for drinking and industrial reasons requires secure and sustainable solutions.

The Active Learning Center was the interactive element of the event. It offered innovative ways to network with both visitors and other experts of the environmental technologies sector.

The Products in Practice session provided exhibitors with a unique interactive way to showcase their product highlights. The innovations were presented in a realistic working situation and thereby impressed the visitors with an eye-catching experience.

The Buyer – Seller Forum debuted at IFAT India 2018 which demonstrated to be a great platform to connect key industry players to the government representatives, foster opportunities to report on current environmental issues and establish contact with appropriate technology partners. The forum played a vital role as a potential matchmaker for exhibitors and the visitors.

The second day of the trade show will see two high-level technical sessions on Resource Efficiency, Circular Economy and the Challenge to Recover Plastic and Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste organized by European-Indian cooperation project on Resource Efficiency (EU-REI) and International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) in cooperation with TERI and Environmental Management Centre LLP. The sessions will address plastic and construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Both waste types are high on the national as well as global political agenda – especially in Maharashtra, where plastic was recently banned and where the city of Mumbai is planning a C&D waste recovery scheme.

Mr. Bhupinder Singh, CEO of Messe Muenchen India, said, “IFAT India offers a unique platform to showcase and introduce latest technologies and products available in the global market. We have seen IFAT India grow exponentially in terms of the quantity and quality of people attending this trade fair and are overwhelmed by this year’s participation.”

He concluded, “The parallel programs at IFAT India 2018 included the Innovation Exchange Forum, Sustainable Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Conclave, Business to Government Session, the ISLE-In Now Innovation Forum & Pitch Session, Active Learning Centre, the Young Professional Group India Annual Meet-up and technical sessions and panel discussions on various trends, latest technologies and solutions related to environment, waste management, and sewage recycling. We are looking forward for a positive feedback.”ENDS

Islamic Travel Mart opens at World Trade Centre Mumbai

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Dr Yusuf Ahmed Kherada, Founder, Al Khalid Tours & Travels, Mr. Vinod Sridhar Tawde, Minister, Minority Development and Wakf, Govt of Maharashtra, Dr Maqsood Ahmad Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Haj Committee of India, Mr. V .S Abdulkareem, MD, Creative Tours & Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Mumbai, October 14, 2018 (HPN) : Islamic Travel Mart (ITM), India’s premier B2B marketplace and meeting point for all stakeholders in Islamic travel, opened today at the World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade Mumbai.

ITM was inaugurated by Mr Vinod Sridhar Tawde, Minister, Minority Development and Wakf, Govt of Maharashtra and Dr Maqsood Ahmad Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Haj Committee of India in the presence of other key dignitaries including Mr Ade Sukendar, Consul General, Consulate General of Indonesia in Mumbai, Mr Vijay Kalantri, Honorary Consul of Uzbekistan in Mumbai, Mr Reza Eshghi, Second Consul, Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai, Mr Majed Fahad Al Dossari, Diplomat, Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Mumbai, Mr Ebrahim Hasham Kolsawala, Chairman, All India Haj and Umrah Tour Organisers Association, Mr M Zakaullah Siddiqui, Managing Director, Indo Saudi Services, Mr Ravi Bodade, General Manager Commercial (West), Air India and Dr Yusuf Ahmed Kherada, Founder, Al Khalid Tours & Travels.

India is home to the second largest Muslim population in South Asia, around 189 million. Around 170,000 pilgrims travel every year for Haj from India, and more than 600,000 for Umrah, and this number is growing every year.

Mumbai is the country’s commercial and business capital. Besides being the hub for the Indian Haj and Umrah travel industry, Mumbai is also in close proximity to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, with the shortest flying time from any major Indian city.

The 2-day ITM is the first exclusive B2B platform to network with Haj, Umrah, Ziyarat and Halal travel operators and travel agents from all over India, under one roof. Leading travel professionals and organisations from the Haj, Umrah, Ziyarat, Halal and mainstream travel sectors are coming together to promote the development of travel and tourism to the Haj and Umrah circuit, as well to other Islamic pilgrimage destinations across the globe.

The objective of Islamic Travel Mart is to create a platform for greater interaction and networking between the buyers and sellers of Haj, Umrah, Ziyarat and Halal Travel, to create more transparency, better information dissemination and more competitive pricing and value addition for the pilgrims.

Islamic Travel Mart will offer opportunities to network with senior government officials and Haj Committee members, as well as international and domestic players in the industry. It will be an excellent platform to expand the B2B network and explore new business opportunities by meeting key decision makers from thousands of tour operators and travel agents promoting Haj, Umrah, Ziyarat & Halal Tourism from all over India and neighbouring countries, under one roof. It will provide a platform for a face-to-face interaction with business associates that will help in rejuvenating the existing relationships and increase business from existing clients.

Exhibitors will get a unique opportunity to reach out to buyers from all over India, as well as from neighbouring countries in South Asia. ITM will feature over 50 national and international exhibitors, and 1,500 visitors, including over 900 who have pre- registered, plus hosted buyers from major markets like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Surat, Pune, etc.

Al Khalid Tours & Travels is the Premium Partner for Islamic Travel Mart, and has helped in mobilising some of the top suppliers from Makkah and Medinah. Atlas Umrah, ACF Tourism, Al Massa Companies Group, Cosmic Travels & Tour, Classic Tour & Travels, Maqbool Umrah by Creative Travels are Associate Partners. Hospitality Partner is AccorHotels. Partner Hotels include Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont, Pullman Hotels and Resorts, Swissotel Hotels & Resorts, Mercure Hotels, Novotel Hotels, Suites and Resorts, Majlis Grand Mercure, ibis Styles Hotels, The Oberoi Madina, Ramada Hotels, Almassa Hotels and Anjum Hotel. Puratech Solutions is the Technology Partner.

Golden Tulip, Hotels Al Ansar, HajjUmrahOnline.com, Classic Tour & Travels, Adel Zitouni Est. Umrah Services, Rahat Travels, Rahhal International, Royal Inn Hotels, Mawasim Tours & Umrah Services, Dar Al-Eiman Hotels, Kunuz Al Mashaer, Maather Hospitality & Umrah Services, Manazil Al-Mukhtara Haj & Umrah, Al Amaari, Suhana Travels and Shemaroo Ibaadat, Badr Bandr Umrah Services and Centrum are Featured Exhibitors in ITM.

Besides being the hub of the Haj, Umrah travel sector, Mumbai also has a high concentration of high-end affluent pilgrims, which is why some of the premium names mentioned above are participating.

Air India is the Partner Airline of the show.

The event is supported by the All India Haj and Umrah Tours Organisers Association, Haj Umrah Private Tour Operators Association and the Federation of Haj PTOs Of India.

ITM is open to only business visitors from the Haj, Umrah, Ziyarat and Halal travel industry, and entry is free.

ITM is organised by India’s oldest and largest travel trade show organisers, Fairfest Media Ltd, which has been organising globally acknowledged travel shows like OTM, BLTM, and TTF, for the last 30 years.ENDS

W Unveils It's Premium State of Art Retail Outlet in South Mumbai

Mumbai, October 10, 2018 (HPN) : W by TCNS Clothing, a premium fusion wear brand, which merges Indian and western sensibilities with an emphasis on distinctive design and styling, recently opened its first flagship in South Mumbai. With this launch, the brand has moved ahead in its expansion, while strengthening its footprint in one of India’s major cities.
Spread across 1700 square feet, the new store is located at Kemps Corner– a popular retail destination in the city.  It will provide the latest designs and silhouettes, catering to a class of consumers who prefer buying quality products.
The highlight of this store is the new retail store design adopted by TCNS to display the new categories of merchandises differently.  The most prominent feature is the usage of White as the principal colour that helps better focus on colours of the merchandise.  The new format is likely to highlight the brand better within the store. The display of merchandise too has been enhanced and various means have been deployed to showcase the merchandise better through podiums of display fixtures, lighting fixtures, taller display units amongst other elements.
On display at the new store is a vibrant collection with a comprehensive mix of styles featuring an extensive range ofkurtis, fashion bottoms like palazzos, churidars, trousers, dupattas and accessories to match every occasion, mood and personality.
Availability
As of March 31, 2018, we sold our products through 465 exclusive brand outlets, 1,469 large format store outlets and 1,522 multi-brand outlets, located in 31 states and union territories in India. As of March 31, 2018, we also sold our products through six exclusive brand outlets in Nepal, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. In addition, we sold our products through our own website and online retailers.
The company also sell its products through online retailers, Myntra, Jabong and Amazon, among others and through its own websites- wforwoman.com and shopforaurelia.com.
About W
W is a premium fusion wear brand, which merges Indian and western sensibilities with an emphasis on distinctive design and styling. The brand is targeted primarily at the modern Indian woman’s work and casual wear requirements. W has been recognized as the ‘IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Women’s Indianwear’ by India Fashion Forum consecutively for past three years between 2015 to 2017.
About TCNS Clothing Co. Ltd
TCNS is India’s leading women’s branded apparel company in terms of total number of exclusive brand outlets as of May 2018. The company designs, manufactures, markets and retails a wide portfolio of women’s branded apparel across multiple brands. Its product portfolio includes top-wear, bottom-wear, drapes, combination-sets and accessories that caters to a wide variety of the wardrobe requirements of the Indian woman, including every-day wear, casual wear, work wear and occasion wear
It sells its products across India and through multiple distribution channels. As of March 31, 2018, it sold its products through 465 exclusive brand outlets, 1,469 large format store outlets and 1,522 multi-brand outlets, located in 31 states and union territories in India. It also sells its products through six exclusive brand outlets in Nepal, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. In addition, it sells its products through its own website and online retailers. 
Please visit  https://wforwoman.com/ for more information.ENDS

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to triple number of outlets to 750 and raise Group turnover to US$7 billion in 5 years

•Malabar Gold & Diamonds to expandits 2,700 plus-strong investor base by attracting investors from North and Central India to spearhead its India-wideand global expansion as it celebrates Silver Jubilee.

Mumbai, October 10, 2018 (HPN)  :

• One among the world’s largest jewellery retailer to triple its retail footprint to reach 750 outlets by FY23 as part of its global expansion plan

• Malabar Gold & Diamonds adds the United States of America as 10th country and cross 250 mark by end of the year

• The Group celebrates 25 years of continuous growth in 10 countries in 22 different business verticals

• Malabar Gold & Diamonds plans to extend operations to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Australia, Canada, Egypt and Turkey in the coming years

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one of the world’s largest jewellery retailer, announces ambitious global growth plan on the eve of its Silver Jubilee (25 years) celebrations that will see the company triple its retail network from 250 showrooms this year to 750 outlets in the next five years with annual turnover exceeding US$6.16 billion (INR 45,000 crores) and the Group turnover to US$6.85 billion (INR 50,000 crores) by 2023.

The Group currently operates retail outlets spread across ten countries in the India, Middle East, Southeast Asia and America. Its massive expansion plan will see the company expand its footprint across all Tier 1 and Tier II cities in North and Central India – in order to cater to the growing jewellery market. The company’s plan of major expansion in international market includes new territories such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Australia, Canada, Egypt and Turkey. As much as 40 percent of the group turnover will be generated from the company’s operations outside India.

Considering the characteristics of the new market planned to enter, Malabar Group introduced a new concept – MGD Lifestyle Jewellery – a smaller format store offering daily wear small-ticket jewellery and lifestyle articles.

The company plans to invest US$ 960 million (INR 7,000 Cr) to manage the growth and expansion. The expansion will see Malabar Group expand its investor base from 2,752 and include more investors from North and Central Indian states, so that they could also be a part of the success of Malabar Gold and Diamonds.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is the jewellery retail arm of the diversified business conglomerate Malabar Group that includes other business verticals such as real estate developments, shopping malls, hypermarket, technologies, retailing of home appliances & electronics, watches, franchisee retailing and services.

The new expansion will see Malabar Group nearly double its headcount from 13,000 to 25,000 professionals on direct payroll within the next five years to manage the growth and expansion.

“Silver Jubilee is a major milestone in any company’s history and during this time Malabar Group grew from a local entity to an Indian International brand with a large loyal customer base. “Today, Malabar is a name to reckon with and known to almost every consumer. During the last 25 years, Malabar Gold & Diamond has grown from strength to strength and rose from being a small outfit to an international player across a number of verticals including gold and diamond jewellery retail, jewellery manufacturing and multi-retail concepts,” MP Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group, told the media at a press conference in Mumbai.

“The culture of gifting lives along with human beings to express their love, affection and emotion for their loved ones. Our aim is to be No 1 in this segment and we will strengthen the gifting aspect of jewellery that is fast growing in India and other countries and use it as a growth-driver of our jewellery business.” he added.

Abdul Salam KP, Group Executive Director of Malabar Group, said, “As a responsible business, we are very mindful of our obligations to our societies. Our expansion will create more well-paid jobs and we are very excited about our future growth plan. We ensure our entire operation in a very transparent way. We understand the sensitivity of the industry and ensure compliance through responsible sourcing, ethical business practices, transparent and professional fund management. We associate with trade bodies, financial houses, government regulators to make sure that our operations are infallible globally.

The group has a unique business model where its expansion is fuelled by investors who become shareholders in different entities in a very transparent ownership model. Malabar Gold & Diamonds currently have over 2,752 investors under different entities who share the same vision, dedication and passion. Around 19.4 percent of these investors are full time employees with the Group, including the front-end managers and directors.

Added Asher O, Managing Director – India operations, said, “Our ambitious retail expansion plan in North and Central Indian states like Punjab, Maharashtra, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, etc will be supported by a new set of investors from these regions. We will also continue to strengthen our retail foot print in the states where we currently have strong presence. Our unique business model of sharing and caring has worked for us very well and it makes us a transparent and accountable organisation with a solid foundation where all investors have a financial and moral stake in the company. We want our North and Central Indian brothers also to join the movement and share our success.”

The company’s expansion will help generate about 12,000 new jobs and help the youths to earn a better living. We are also planning to set up three more manufacturing units and in order to manage the expansion and to fix the skill shortage in jewellery manufacturing, we are in the process of setting up a skill development centre to groom the youth and absorb them in various job profiles, in line with the Skills India campaign,” Asher added

Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director of Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ International Operations, said, “As an Indian-born international jewellery brand, we take pride in our roots in India and help connect the global consumers to the Indian heritage and art. Our strong retail presence across 10 countries coupled with the jewellery manufacturing capabilities that mostly produces Indian culture-inspired designs that are exported to the rest of the world through our international retail network. Our further expansion in the international arena will lead to Indian artisanal jewellery being showcased at prominent global destinations.”

The group has earmarked 5% of its annual profit for CSR activities in five key areas such as housing, health, environment, women empowerment and education.

The group is also in the process of formally opening its new global headquarters at Montana Estate in Kozhikode, Kerala. Montana Estate has been set up at a sprawling 150-acre green tract as an eco-friendly township with signature bungalows, villas and apartments, international school, convention centre, organic farming, mini theatres, business clubs, etc.

“Diversification is going to be the key to the Group’s growth and are entering into more retail business segments and further strengthening presence in real estate, beyond Kerala,” MP Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group, told the media.

Malabar Developers, another subsidiary in the group, has already completed more than 2.5 million square feet of housing development. The group is planning to set up more townships, convention centres and affordable housing. Group has opened “Mall of Travancore” at Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. In the tourism space, the Group recently opened Marina Convention Centre, along the riverside of Chaliyar, along with houseboats. ENDS

LANXESS India bags two awards for its Sustainable practices and CSR initiatives

Mumbai, October 9, 2018 – LANXESS India Private Limited, the leading specialty chemicals company has been acknowledged for its diligent adherence towards sustainable practices and concerted efforts in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR), and has been conferred with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution towards best Sustainable Business Practices by a Large Enterprise’ for the year 2018 and the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) Award 2017 Certificate of Merit for Social Responsibility. Both the awards were presented to LANXESS at different events held in Mumbai towards the end of September after a detailed study by eminent juries constituted by the organizing committees of both the organizations. Mr. Namitesh Roy Choudhary, Vice President, PTSE, LANXESS India, received the IGCC Award for Sustainable practices on behalf of LANXESS at the Taj Hotel, Mumbai on 20th September. The award came on the back of the organization’s specific processes and systems to ensure that it follows social and environmental policies in the supply chain and conforms to all standards. Having invested a sizeable amount in India over the years in greenfield investments, acquisitions and in upgradation of assets, LANXESS has been a founder member of Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative, which is a joint initiative of chemical companies that focuses on the promotion of sustainability practices in the chemical industry's supply chain around a single standard of auditing and assessment. LANXESS’ sites focus on optimal use of natural resources ensuring minimum impact on the environment. At its Jhagadia site, LANXESS has spent 20 percent of total building cost on sustainability projects like Effluent treatment plant, Sewage treatment plant, Multi-fuel boiler, Off-gas Incinerator and creating a Green zone. Similarly, the Nagda site has Co-generation plant, Waste water treatment, Sewage treatment plant, Waste water post treatment plant and Off-gas Incinerator. Further, to significantly reduce Carbon foot-print, 96% of Jhagadia’s and 60% of Nagda’s export consignments have been shifted from road to railways. The ICC Award 2017 Certificate of Merit for Social Responsibility was presented to LANXESS India on the 27th September in Mumbai and was received by Mr. Neelanjan Banerjee, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, LANXESS India and Mr. Sunder Rajan, Head – CSR, LANXESS India. The organization initiated and completed twelve unique CSR projects across locations in the country in 2017. This included projects like Teach for India, empowering municipal school with digital classrooms, infrastructure development of municipal schools, sanitation & hygiene camps for working women from slums in Thane, upgrading healthcare facilities in Nagda Municipal Hospital by way of installing a sonography machine, maintenance of overhead water tank in Nagda supplying water to the local population and installing solar street lamps among others. LANXSS has always selected CSR projects through a bottom-up approach, wherein the needs of the communities are identified after discussions with the local authorities and other stakeholders. The corporate philosophy of the organization in the context of its Social Responsibility initiatives has firmly been “To give back to society a part of its success”. On the receipt of the two awards Mr. Banerjee said, “LANXESS is a good example of creating a long-term vision to develop our business while keeping our commitment to sustainable practices and giving back to society a part of our success.”

TTF Mumbai to give a strong boost to the travel market this festive season of Navratri and Diwali

MUMBAI, October 6, 2018 (HPN) : The three-day Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) in Mumbai started today, in Nehru Centre, Worli with over 150 exhibitors from 18 States/UTs and 4 countries. It offers a great face-to-face networking opportunity for travel trade and tourists, to grab the best deals for the upcoming festive seasons.

After the hugely successful show at Ahmedabad, Surat and Pune, TTF Mumbai – the last part of the west series of TTF aims at satisfying the needs of avid travellers and travel trade professionals from in and around the city. It brings together under one roof State Tourism Boards, National Tourist Offices, Hoteliers, Airlines, Tour Operators and Travel Agents, Online Travel Agents, Railways and Cruise Lines. It also provides an opportunity for the tourists and travel trade to plan and book for the upcoming Diwali holidays.

More than 2,050 visitors have already pre-registered for the three-day carnival. The first day of the show is reserved for travel trade and the first half of the second day is also reserved for the travel trade. From second half of the second day onwards, the show is open for all.

At TTF, visitors are assured of getting best deals on holiday packages, hotel accommodation and other travel options, with the facility of booking on-the-spot. For the city’s travel trade, TTF is an opportunity to network and transact business with national and international exhibitors.

India tourism is participating at TTF Mumbai and Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka are being represented at the three day tourism fair.

Kerala, Gujarat and Rajasthan tourism are Partner States for TTF Mumbai and Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand are Feature States. Delhi tourism too is participating at the travel event. Other states represented at TTF Mumbai are Andaman & Nicobar, Assam, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab and Tamil Nadu.

Select Rooms is the Premium Partner for TTF Pune.

Cox and Kings is the Knowledge Partner of TTF. They are organising a workshop at TTF Mumbai wherein they will present destinations – Oman and Seychelles on the first day of the fair i.e. October 5 at 3:00 pm. Various tourist attractions and their packages will be presented by Cox and Kings to the travel agents and visitors.

TTF Mumbai is supported by Incredible India, TAAI, OTOAI, ATOAI, ADTOI, IATO, IAAI, SKAL INTERNATIONAL, ETAA, SATA, TAG, SGTCA. ENDS