Tata Power-DDl adjudged as the industry leader
Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDl) has been adjudged as the “industry leader” for crossing landmark score of over 650 in its Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM) assessment 2017. The award was presented by Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons and N Chandrasekaran, chairman, Tata Sons to Praveer Sinha, Chairman, Tata Power-DDl and CEO and MD, Tata Power and Sanjay Banga, CEO, Tata Power-DDl at the JRD QV Awards held at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai. With this recognition, Tata Power-DDl has now joined the elite club of Tata Group Companies, the others being Tata Steel and TCS. The Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM) matrix has been conceived to deliver strategic direction and drive business improvements at the Tata Group.
Promoting Buddhist Circuit
Under the aegis of the “Meet the leader” series, the Minister of State for Tourism, KJ Alphons, held an interactive session with ambassadors and diplomatic representatives of 15 countries (Austria, Argentina, Bhutan, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Philippines, Brazil, Malaysia, Germany, Indonesia, Finland, Russia, New Zealand and Oman) stationed in Delhi. The meeting was held to promote bilateral tourism between India and these countries.The Minister also inaugurated a workshop in partnership with the World Bank group on development, branding and promotion of Buddhist circuit and participated in the discussions on the development of Sarnath under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the MOT.
India Show in Turkmenistan from Oct 16-19
In order to boost trade relations with Turkmenistan and other CIS countries, the first-ever exclusive multi-product B2G/B2B exhibition —“India Show” — will be held from October 16 to 19 at CCIT Chandybil Avenue, Ashgabat (Turkmenistan). This four-day show being organised by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) aims to feature our export potential in diverse fields, including power, textile, oil refining industries, chemical and petrochemical industries, engineering industry, metallurgy, light and food industry, the production of constructional materials and many other branches.
Conquering mount satopanth
TRS A mountaineering expedition to Mount Satopanth was flagged off by lieutenant General R K Jagga, General Officer Commanding Konark Corps. Mount Satopanth is the second highest peak of the Gangotri range of Garhwal Himalayas at a height of 7075 metre. The expedition will start from Jaipur on August 6 and will culminate on September 30. The challenging expedition is being undertaken by a team of one officer, three junior commissioned officers and 12 jawans of Battle Axe Division.
Handcrafted apparel showcase
The Central Cottage Industries Corporation (CCIC) is organising an exhibition-cum-sale titled “Wearable Art” at Jawahar Vyapar Bhavan, Janpath, in New Delhi from August 8 to 20. The exhibition is an initiative by CCIC to promote Indian crafts and the spirit of craftsmanship to encourage artisans and increase awareness about hand-crafted jewellery and designer wear products among a wider audience. The exhibition will showcase a designer collection of kurtis, dresses, lowers and garments for girls and ladies with a contemporary look created in traditional fabrics of kalamkari, ajrak and block prints complemented with fine ethnic jewellery.
Ondrej Kubik takes charge as Home Credit India's new country CEO
The Home Credit India Finance Pvt. ltd., one of India's fastest growing non-banking financial companies, announced the appointment of Ondrej Kubik as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Kubik will be at the helm of the India leadership team, driving the fast growing consumer finance company’s operations in India. A visionary business leader, Ondrej moves to Home Credit India from Home Credit Bank, Kazakhstan, where he successfully re-shaped the business model to make it one of the most profitable and the fastest growing player in the country's retail market. He takes over from Pavel Maco who shaped Home Credit's journey in the Indian market through its investment phase since its foundation in September 2013.
Nepal Delegation visits CISF in New Delhi
A delegation of Armed Police Force (APF) Officers of Nepal met with senior officials of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in New Delhi to discuss various aspects of training and security like mutual co-operation on use of technology, indigenous experience, best practices used by each other, incident response and management system, inter agency coordination, training and skills upgradation, terrorism, public dealing and abroad deployment.
Thomas Cook India taps into the high potential MICE Sector
After recording a significant increase in demand for experiential travel from the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) sector and to capitalise on this opportunity, Thomas Cook (India) limited has launched a portfolio of unique programmes that deliver exceptional and engaging experiences across key global destinations. Thomas Cook India's internal data has reiterated this growth potential, having witnessed demand of over 20 per cent for experiential MICE travel in the last three years. Key source markets in India for experiential MICE travel include Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad; also mini-metros and Tier-II cities like Pune, Ahmedabad and Indore. Spends per MICE traveller have reached up to Rs 5 lakh per person for a 6-7 night trip.