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Hungama Digital Media and Bhamla Foundation unveil star-studded ‘Bhoomi Namaskar’ Anthem to promote environmental sustainability

Jun 12, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Asif Bhamla, #Bhamla Foundation, #Bhoomi Namaskar' Anthem, #Founder & MD, #Hungama Digital Media, #Hungama Digital Media and Bhamla Foundation, #Neeraj Roy, #Prasoon Joshi, #R Balki, #Shaan

National, 12th June 2024: Hungama Digital Media and Bhamla Foundation proudly announced the launch of the highly anticipated ‘Bhoomi Namaskar’ anthem at today’s exclusive press conference. The event was graced by a distinguished lineup of guests, including Asif Bhamla- President of Bhamla Foundation, Neeraj Roy- Founder, Hungama Digital Media. Other notable personalities joining in are- R Balki, Shaan, Prasoon Joshi, Bhumi Pednekar, Shankar Mahadevan, Sheykhar Ravjiani, Shiamak Davar and Neeti Mohan.

Hungama Digital Media and Bhamla Foundation launch - Bhoomi Namaskar

The ‘Bhoomi Namaskar’ anthem is a heartfelt initiative to raise awareness about environmental conservation and the critical importance of sustainable living. This inspiring song unites some of the industry’s most talented and respected figures, each contributing their voices and creative energies to champion this noble cause. The song’s lyrics talk about living in harmony with nature, the need to protect the environment, and the benefits of sustainable living. Its music, influenced by different styles, shows that caring for the environment is important to everyone around the world. By bringing together famous people, the ‘Bhoomi Namaskar’ anthem not only shows how important it is to take care of the Earth but also encourages people to make positive changes in their own lives.

Neeraj Roy, Founder & MD, Hungama Digital Media said, “The Bhoomi Namaskar campaign underscores the critical role of ecosystem restoration in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. It aims to raise awareness and inspire both individual and collective efforts to preserve and restore natural habitats. Partnering with Bhamla Foundation aligns with our commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable living.”

Speaking about the initiative, Asif Bhamla, President, Bhamla Foundation, said, “The ‘Bhoomi Namaskar’ anthem is a powerful initiative that aligns with our mission to promote environmental sustainability and awareness. Witnessing such remarkable talent come together to inspire action through music is uplifting. We believe this anthem will have a substantial influence on play educating and motivating individuals to contribute positively to our planet’s well-being. planet. We are happy to associate with Hungama once again.”

Sujit Patil, Vice President & Head – Corporate Brand & Communications, Godrej Industries Group said, “At Godrej Industries, environmental responsibility isn’t just a slogan; it’s a core value that guides our actions. We implement various green initiatives across our businesses – from promoting sustainable product design to minimizing our carbon footprint across offices and manufacturing locations. Through our partnership with the Bhamla Foundation’s #BhoomiNamaskar campaign, we aim to raise awareness and inspire action towards environmental restoration. This anthem exemplifies the power of creative expression to address this important issue. More than just entertainment, it is a powerful call to action for all of us to rise and become the saviour our planet needs today. We need a generation of conscious citizens who understand the importance of protecting our land. We urge everyone to act towards a greener future – it starts with us.”

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Retail’s Brightest Minds Convene at Retail Leadership Summit 2024 to Forge Future Pathways

Mar 4, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #Abhishek Bansal, #Amazon (US and India), #Amazon (US and India) and Vivek Somareddy, #ANAROCK, #Anujj Puri, #APAC International Stores, #Ashwin Khasgiwala, #Avjit Mitra, #Avnish Anand - CaratLane; Avnish Kumar, #Being Human Clothing; Sanjay Vakharia, #bigbasket, #bigbasket; Johnson Verghese, #Bijou Kurien, #Celio Future Fashion; Gautam Saraogi, #CEO, #CEO & Co-Founder, #CEO of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC) and the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC), #Chairman, #Co-founder & CEO, #Croma, #Darpan Mehta, #David Macadam, #Dhiraj Agarwal, #Dhishoom Cinemas., #Director, #Emerging Markets, #Executive Director, #Forum Malls; Rajneesh Mahajan, #Fossil India; Nissan Joseph, #Founder & MD, #Go Fashion (India) Ltd (Go Colors);, #Hari Menon, #Infiniti Retail; Hari Menon, #Inorbit Mall; Sagar Daryani, #Inorbit Malls and Shibu Phillips, #International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC), #Lalit Agarwal, #Lalit Agarwal - V-Mart Retail; Sagar Daryani, #Lulu group. While on the brands side were Manish Kapoor, #MD & CEO, #Metro Brands; Rajneesh Mahajan, #Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC), #Neeru's; Sanjay Vakharia, #Nexus Malls; Muhammed Ali, #Pacific Group; Dalip Sehgal, #Parul Gulati, #Pepe Jeans; Rajesh Jain, #Rajesh Jain, #Reliance Retail Limited, #Retailers Association of India (RAI), #Seller Experience and Global Trade, #Shopping Malls, #Sports & Leisure Apparel (Lacoste India), #Sports & Leisure Apparel Ltd; Sanjeev Rao, #Spykar Lifestyles;, #Spykar; P Jayakumar - Apollo Pharmacy; Rajiv Nair - Kaya Ltd; Samir Srivastav- Looks Salon; Satyen Momaya, #Trent, #Tushar Dhingra, #V-Mart Retail, #VP, #Wow! Momo Foods, #Wow! Momo Foods; Venkatesalu P

March 4, 2024, Mumbai: The Retail Leadership Summit 2024 (RLS 2024), organised by the Retailers Association of India (RAI), took place on February 28 and 29 at the Hotel Westin Powai Lake, Mumbai. This annual event brings together the brightest minds in retail to explore forward-thinking strategies within the industry.

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Welcoming the audience at RLS 2024, Kumar Rajagopalan, Chief Executive Officer, Retailers Association of India (RAI), said, “In 2023, the retail industry witnessed a tale of two halves: robust growth initially, followed by a plateau. This reflects the criticality of aligning with market dynamics and consumer needs. We’re observing a transformative shift, with retailers blending digital and physical experiences to create seamless consumer journeys. The key to future success lies in harnessing the power of omnichannel strategies and understanding the evolving consumer preference for convenience and trust. As we move forward, embracing innovation and agile responses to market trends will be pivotal in shaping the retail landscape.”

Setting the tone for the summit, Bijou Kurien, Chairman, Retailers Association of India (RAI), expressed,  “The retail industry in India is poised for significant growth in the year ahead. Driven by an 8%+ growth in GDP in Q3 FY’24 and based on steady investment by the Government and Private sector, consumption is bound to grow. The combination of online commerce coupled with offline expansion, driven by a more technology savvy consumer with greater aspirations would herald significant changes in retail structure, and channel strategy. Retailers and brands are gearing up for aggressive growth, particularly eyeing tier 2 cities for deeper market penetration. This strategic focus not only indicates a broadening of access for consumers but also signifies a shift towards tapping into the burgeoning demand in emerging urban centres. This optimistic outlook underscores the sector’s resilience and its pivotal role in the broader economic landscape of India.”

Highlights of RLS 2024 included presentations and knowledge reports by RAI-Boston Consulting Group report titled ‘Unlocking the $2Tn retail opportunity by 2030: An activist agenda’, RAI-Deloitte report titled ‘Future of Retail: Profitable Growth through Technology and AI’, RAI-KPMG report titled ‘Achieving seamless commerce in India’ and PWC report titled ‘How India shops online: Consumer preferences in the metropolises and tier-1, 2, 3, 4 cities’. Furthermore, Best Retail Workplaces 2024 report by RAI – Great Place To Work was unveiled and the respective teams were felicitated.

The Summit saw the participation retail leaders, as well as top names in the retail service provider space. Retail stalwarts speaking at the summit included Hari Menon, CEO & Co-Founder, bigbasket, Lalit Agarwal – V-Mart Retail; Sagar Daryani, Co-Founder & CEO, Wow! Momo Foods, Avnish Anand – CaratLane; Avnish Kumar, Director, Neeru’s; Sanjay Vakharia, CEO, Spykar; P Jayakumar – Apollo Pharmacy; Rajiv Nair – Kaya Ltd; Samir Srivastav- Looks Salon; Satyen Momaya, CEO, Celio Future Fashion; Gautam Saraogi, CEO, Go Fashion (India) Ltd (Go Colors); among many others.

Speaking during the panel discussion on RLS 2024, Lalit Agarwal, Founder & MD, V-Mart Retail, discussed creating experiences in retail that resonate deeply with customers, especially budget-conscious customers, to make them feel smart and stylish within their means. He emphasised on emotional connection through personalised service and storytelling, making customers feel valued and understood. Lalit Agarwal advocates for building strong brand connections that extend beyond the store, through all interactions, including advertisements. This approach aims to turn customers into authentic influencers, leveraging word-of-mouth for brand promotion. The key is continuous engagement and storytelling, which ensures customer loyalty and organic growth.

Noting the importance of strategy differences across retail categories, Rajesh Jain, MD & CEO, Sports & Leisure Apparel (Lacoste India), highlighted the approach in the premium fashion segment, emphasising a uniform customer experience across online and offline channels without price differentiation except during season-end sales. He said that this strategy aims to cultivate customer habits and preferences for purchasing channels, whether for convenience online or the experience in-store. By maintaining consistent pricing and service, customers understand the brand’s value proposition, reducing their expectation for discounts and fostering brand loyalty.

Furthermore, Darpan Mehta, Director Tax, APAC International Stores, Amazon (US and India) and Vivek Somareddy, VP, Emerging Markets, Seller Experience and Global Trade, Amazon (US and India) made a presentation on “Unlocking Mechanisms and Working Capital for Business Expansion”.

Additionally, the second day of RLS 2024 featured a keynote speech by David Macadam, CEO of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC) and the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC). This was succeeded by a dynamic panel discussion titled ‘Mahasangram: Retail and Retail Real Estate,’ bringing together prominent figures from both retail real estate and retail industries for an engaging exchange of ideas.

Mall Developers participating in the discussion were Abhishek Bansal, Executive Director, Pacific Group; Dalip Sehgal, CEO, Nexus Malls; Muhammed Ali, CEO, Forum Malls; Rajneesh Mahajan, CEO, Inorbit Malls and Shibu Phillips, Director, Shopping Malls, Lulu group. While on the brands side were Manish Kapoor, MD & CEO, Pepe Jeans; Rajesh Jain, MD & CEO, Sports & Leisure Apparel Ltd; Sanjeev Rao, CEO, Being Human Clothing; Sanjay Vakharia, CEO, Spykar Lifestyles; and Tushar Dhingra, Co-founder & CEO, Dhishoom Cinemas.

In his keynote address at the summit before the Mahasangram Session, David Macadam, CEO, Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC), International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC), shared insights on the evolution of experiential retail and e-commerce. He discussed the challenges and opportunities within the retail industry, emphasizing the importance of adapting to consumer demands for experiential and sustainable shopping experiences. Macadam highlighted the significant role of AI and technology in retail, the impact of mixed-use developments, and strategies for business development. He advocated for embracing change, prioritizing customer experience, and leveraging strategic partnerships to navigate the retail landscape successfully.

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Day 2 of RLS 2024 also had a dedicated D2C segment that saw participation of leaders of top D2C brands namely, Dhiraj Agarwal, Founder, Campus Sutra; Sneh Jain, Managing Director, The Baker’s Dozen; Harsh Lal, Co-Founder, The Souled Store. A scintillating Fireside chat with Parul Gulati, Actor & Founder of Nish Hair (featured on Shark Tank India). This segment explored the unconventional strategies that has enable these brands to achieve immense success in a short frame of time.

Parallelly to RLS 2024 was an extensive session of ‘Retail Store Design’ that saw participation of top retailers and brands deliberating on topics such as ‘Future of Retail Design: Exploring Emerging Trends and Technologies’, ‘Balancing Design and Functionality in Retail Spaces’, a captivating Fireside Chat and  a Masterclass on ‘The art of curating memorable and meaning customer journey’.

The advisory board of RLS 2024 includes Anujj Puri, ANAROCK, Ashwin Khasgiwala, Reliance Retail Limited; Avjit Mitra, Croma, Infiniti Retail; Hari Menon, bigbasket; Johnson Verghese, Fossil India; Nissan Joseph, Metro Brands; Rajneesh Mahajan, Inorbit Mall; Sagar Daryani, Wow! Momo Foods; Venkatesalu P, Trent.

The first day of RLS 2024 came to a close with the grand felicitation of the crème de la crème of the retail industry with India’s Retail Champions Award 2024 and the Retail Start-up Awards 2024, both evaluated by eminent personalities from the industry as the Jury.

Winners of India’s Retail Champions Awards 2024 were:

 

Categories Name of the Company Name of the Brand
Apparel & Lifestyle The Souled Store The Souled Store
Apparel & Lifestyle Raymond Lifestyle Ethnix
Apparel & Lifestyle Spykar Lifestyle Pvt Ltd Spykar
Apparel & Lifestyle Brand Concepts Ltd BAGLINE, House of Luxury Bags
Beauty Himalaya Wellness Company Himalaya Wellness
Wellness Wellness Forever Wellness Forever
Wellness Apollo Pharmacy Limited Apollo Pharmacy
Consumer Durables & IT (CDIT) Vijay Sales (India) Private Limited Vijay Sales
Consumer Durables & IT (CDIT) Infiniti Retail Ltd Croma
D2C Cleardekho Eyewear Pvt Ltd ClearDekho
Department store Shoppers Stop Limited Shoppers Stop
Food & General Retail (Large format over 5,000 sq. ft) LULU Group International LULU HYPER MARKET
Food & General Retail (Small format below 5,000 sq. ft) Reliance Retail Limited Reliance Fresh Signature
Footwear Metro brands Ltd Footwear
Footwear Liberty shoes Ltd. Footwear
Home Decor / Home Improvement Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd Godrej Interio
Jewellery Reliance Jewels (Reliance Retail) Reliance Jewels
Restaurant & QSR Apsara Ice Creams LLP Apsara Ice Creams
Restaurant & QSR Dindigul Thalappakatti Dindigul Thalappakatti
Speciality Retail Ample Technologies Private Limited Monobrand Stoes of Apple, ASICS, UA and Bose. Apple Store brand name “Imagine”
Success Story of 2024 Trent Zudio
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360 Realtors to conduct its 2nd Edition of E-Propshow in Pune

Jul 9, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #360 Realtors., #Founder & MD, #Mr. Ankit Kansal

India’s leading real estate advisory 360 Realtors is conducting the second edition of the virtual property show, also known as E-Propshow in Pune. The event, which will start from 9:00 AM, will be conducted online over 3 days starting from the 9th of July.

Last year when the event was conducted, it was hailed as an evolutionary step in the real estate industry. Both industry experts and customers expressed their appreciation for the digital initiative.

This time the event is conducted at a much larger scale. Over 50,000 registrations are expected to learn about 100 individual projects situated in Pune. More than 200 property experts will be working behind the screen to assist homebuyers with all their property needs. There will be plenty of discount offers, exclusive payments plans, and white good items to lure home buyers. Numerous developers such as VTP, KoltePatil, Godrej, ShapoorjiPallonji, are participating in the event.

“For the past many months our in-house team has been working tirelessly to build and test the platform. No stone was unturned to develop a coherent, convenient, and easily navigable platform for visitors. One to One consultation will be given to visitors to render them a unique and complete experience. Virtual viewing facilities are embedded so that discerning buyers can know a lot more about properties, without any need for actual visits. Likewise, paperwork and other documentation have been moved online, keeping buyer convenience in mind” Quoted Mr.Ankit Kansal, Founder & MD, 360 Realtors.

Besides residential apartments, service apartments, plotted lands, and villas, etc; the virtual property event will also showcase a host of commercial projects as well such as retail units, virtual spaces, entertainment zones, etc.

In the new normal, virtual property events are going to gain popularity. It is not only safe and secured but also offers a single platform to showcase multiple properties. In a time when people are scared of going outside, they can sit along with their family members and know about various property options, and make informed decisions.

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360 EDGE ended the year on a high note, added 25+ Franchises in top 5 cities of India

Jan 29, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #360 EDGE, #360 Realtors., #and 360 Edge, #Founder & MD, #Mr. AnkitKansal, #Mr. SahilKapoor, #National Head

New Delhi: 360 EDGE, the franchise network arm of 360 Realtors, ended the year on a high note, adding more than 25 franchises in the country. These franchises have been appointed all over India including but not limited to Gurgaon, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Noida, Faridabad etc. This is remarkable feat for a venture that has been formed just 6 months back. 360 EDGE has been incubated in June previous year, to build an asset-light and scalable franchise network of real estate advisories.

“In a time, when the COVID crisis has put the entire global economy into a tailspin, 360 EDGE was launched. Despite times being not so favorable marked by slump in business activities, we were assured of the long-term potential of the Indian real estate industry, as there remained a huge untapped market. 360 EDGE was formed to offer small business owners and individuals to build successful real estate transaction business and earn sustainable parallel income.” Quoted Mr. AnkitKansal, Founder & MD, 360 Realtors, and 360 Edge.

There are numerous benefits of getting associated with the franchise grid of 360 Realtors. Besides availing the credible brand name of 360 Realtors and the opportunity to sell projects from leading developers, one also get seamless access to cutting edge marketing, CRM, and technological resources of the parent company. This drastically reduces the CAPEX and OPEX for the franchises.

360 EDGE is also building an expansive training facility, under the flagship of 360 Realty Academy. The multi-faceted program is preparing a talented pool of real estate professionals by rendering training to individuals across a range of subjects such as real estate transactions, market intelligence, documentation & legal aspects of real estate, communication skills, etc. So far 110 number of individuals have been trained by 360 Realty Academy that leverages a blend of online classroom training, offline classes, and on-job training.

“Indian real estate is set for momentous growth in 2021, backed by a large population, an unprecedented rise in urbanization, and a very attractive demographic dividend. COVID has once again reinforced the need amongst Indian households to own a home of their own. Amidst such attractive times, building a tech-enabled and asset-light franchise model can offer a tremendous opportunity to the budding entrepreneurs in the country. By focusing purely on transactions and not worrying about capital and operational expenses, entrepreneurs can register attractive profits” Quoted Mr. SahilKapoor, National Head, 360 EDGE.

About 360Edge

360 EDGE Franchise Office has a team of like-minded, entrepreneurial, and trained Business Associates who work on a commission-sharing model. The business associates work full-time with the Franchise Owner & pay an Annual fee to get associated with the Franchise office. This business model is both scalable & Asset-Light which allows easy expansion of unlimited growth. It creates a win-win situation and an apt and interdependent working environment for all the stakeholders involved.

The franchise will also get to use the credible brand name of 360 Realtors, which will help in easy brand credibility & brand recall. In the capacity of a franchise, one would be able to market and sell projects from around 400+ Grade-A developers, with whom 360 Realtors has tie-ups. As 360 Realtors enjoys a high commission on sales, the same will be passed on to the franchise, which will be instrumental in multiplying their income. 360 Edge will also offer timely payment of brokerage, with the help of their MOUs with developers.

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How Franchise based Asset Light Brokerage Models can Redefine Indian Real Estate

Aug 18, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #360 Realtors., #Founder & MD, #Indian Real Estate, #Mr. Ankit Kansal, #Mr. Sahil Kapoor, #National Head - 360 Edge

New Delhi, August 18, 2020: Propelled by a large population, a rapid & consistent rise in urbanization & a boom in the middle-income households with higher disposable income, there is large aggregate demand for real estate properties. In addition, other macroeconomic factors such as a reduction in home loan rates, correction in the value of rupee, attractive payment plans by developers to lure homebuyers & flight towards more income-generating hard assets such as Real estate are further driving the market infusing it with strong momentum.

However, an Achilles’ heels of Indian Real Estate is that it still remains highly unorganized with a large number of transactions taking place through individual brokers alongside small & mid-sized enterprises. Although small brokers have a strong footing in their local markets, their unstructured nature, institutional support deficiency & poor technological infrastructure is inhibiting their profitability. In a post-COVID world, when the role of technology and digital marketing will further rise exponentially, a lack of such resources might be detrimental to overall growth.

A viable solution to reverse the scenario lies in building asset-light franchise models that are underpinned on symbiotic sharing of resources & market know-how, credible institutional support, regularly qualified lead flows and prudent profit sharing between the franchisee and the parent company. Leveraging the infrastructure of the parent company, franchisees can successfully build asset-light businesses & grow fast without incurring high capital & operational expenses.

To grab the opportunity in the current market and grow, one requires a more sophisticated approach. From a broker, one has to transform into a sophisticated consultant. These consultants are professionally trained to be more service-oriented & customer-centric.

Similarly, they have to work in a networked fashion in an organized setup to step up their game and attain higher profitability.

“To bring about a well-rounded & effective approach towards building higher profit margins for brokers, 360 Realtors, one of India’s largest Institutional Channel Partners (ICP), launched 360 EDGE Franchise, a one-stop-realty hub where customers can Buy and Invest in both Residential/ Commercial real estate projects across 20 cities of India.” Quoted Mr. Ankit Kansal, Founder & MD, 360 Realtors.

As a part of the partnership, brokers partnering with 360 Edge gain access to business blueprints & strategies to revamp their business models & leapfrog towards a steeper profit trajectory.

The 360 Edge Franchise comprises of a team of like-minded, entrepreneurial and trained Business Associates who work on a commission-sharing model. These business associates work full-time with the Franchise Owner & pay an Annual fee to get associated with the Franchise office. This business model is both scalable asset-light which allows easy expansion of unlimited growth. It creates a win-win situation and an apt and interdependent working environment for all the stakeholders involved.

Shining more light on how 360 Edge will transform the Real Estate brokerage space, Mr. Sahil Kapoor, National Head – 360 Edge said, “The franchise will get to use the credible brand name of 360 Realtors, which will help in easy brand credibility & brand recall. In the capacity of a franchise, one would be able to market and sell projects from around numerous Grade-A developers, with whom 360 Realtors has tie-ups. Also, in the post-COVID world, digital channels will be instrumental in driving marketing. 360 Realtors has invested heavily in developing cutting-edge technology and digital capabilities, which can be leveraged by franchises owners. Backed by 360 quality leads, franchises can generate more business.”