With the Ganesh Aarti, Vivek Oberoi marks the inauguration of Solitario’s ‘Bling Better’ India Tour

India, 9^th September: In a momentous event today, Bollywood actor and co-founder of Solitario Lab-Grown Diamonds, Vivek Oberoi, humbly presented a 66-carat tilak, complete with 68 lab-grown diamonds to Sri Dagadusheth Halwai Ganpati, the most revered Ganpati Mandal in Pune. This ceremonial offering, held during the Ganpati Aarti, commemorates the 133-year legacy of the Ganpati Mandal and marks the beginning of Solitario’s ‘Bling Better’ India Tour this September.

Vivek Oberoi, accompanied by Ricky Vasandani, CEO and Co-Founder of Solitario Lab-Grown Diamonds, sought Bappa’s blessings during the Aarti. Speaking on the occasion, Oberoi expressed his gratitude, saying, “We started with humble beginnings in Pune, and have now scaled to over 7 countries and 21 cities across the globe, which could not have been possible without Bappa’s grace. As Solitario continues on its path of growth, we seek Bappa’s blessings again to help us reach newer heights.”

Solitario Lab-Grown Diamonds which was one of the first jewellery brands from India to be featured on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai,  has established itself as a leader in the eco-friendly, conflict-free diamond industry. With a strong presence across key Indian cities, including Pune, Goa, Mumbai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai, Solitario also boasts international stores in Spain, the Bahamas, Nigeria, Malaysia and Dubai.

As the Brand Ambassador and Co-Founder, Vivek Oberoi plays a pivotal role in the brand’s growth alongside Co-Founders Ricky Vasandani and Satish Daryanani. The ‘Bling Better’ tour will see Oberoi visiting Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, and Delhi, where he will oversee festive preparations, store efficiencies, and go-to-market strategies ahead of the upcoming season.

Speaking about the brand’s extensvie festive schedule, Ricky Vasandani added, “Solitario is committed to redefining how Indian customers experience diamonds. From our thoughtful designs and unmatched quality to our exceptional value offerings, we’ve crafted a unique identity that resonates with modern, eco-conscious consumers. Our lab-grown diamonds represent luxury that is both timeless and ethical, designed to be cherished for a lifetime. With Vivek visiting the stores during his tour, our zeal to continuously deliver unique offerings to our customers has been renewed.”

As part of the tour, Vivek Oberoi and Solitario will host a Diamond Party at Phoenix Marketcity, Bangalore, followed by a Diamonds and Denim Party at Phoenix Palladium in Chennai.

Vivek Oberoi’s 66-Carat Lab-Grown Diamond Offering Kicks Off Solitario’s   BLING BETTER Tour

~Processed over six lakh transactions, onboarded more than 40,000 merchants, and operates in over 220 pin codes across 19 states

Mumbai, 28^th, August 2024: Ayekart, an agri and food supply chain platform focused on empowering businesses and supporting communities with technology, embedded finance, and value-added services—particularly for FPOs and MSMEs—has announced its robust financial results for FY 2023-24. Since its inception in December 2020, the company has processed over six lakh transactions, onboarded more than 40,000 merchants, and operates in over 220 pin codes across 19 states.

The company’s audited financial performance approved by the board highlights its significant growth, as demonstrated by its strong financials. Gross margin increased substantially from Rs.19 Cr to Rs.45.10 Cr in FY23-24, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 379% from Rs.3.13 Cr in FY 2021-22. In FY 2023-24, EBITDA surged to Rs.17.64 Cr, up from Rs.5.97 Cr in FY 2022-23 and Rs.1.02 Cr in FY 2021-22, indicating a CAGR of 415%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) rose from Rs.0.18 Cr in FY 2022-23 to Rs.1.49 Cr in FY 2023-24, while Profit After Tax (PAT) increased from Rs.0.08 Cr in FY 2022-23 to Rs.1.17 Cr in FY 2023-24. The Gross Transaction Value (GTV) for FY 2023-24 reached Rs.1,558 Cr, up from Rs.657 Cr in FY 2022-23.

In the past six months, Ayekart raised ~Rs.54 Cr in equity, including ~Rs.45 Cr in primary funding and ~Rs.9 Cr in secondary funding from venture capital, bolstering its expansion initiatives.

Debarshi Dutta, Co-Founder & CEO, stated, “Our remarkable growth reflects our strong commitment to leveraging technology and forming strategic partnerships that empower businesses across the food and agri value chain. At Ayekart, we provide comprehensive support in capacity-building for farmers and FPOs while creating both backward and forward linkages for manufacturers and processors to enhance market access and operational efficiency. Through our platform, we are focusing on building a robust distribution and retail network to reach the last mile. This integrated approach drives productivity, fosters sustainable growth, and significantly impacts lives and livelihoods.”

Ayekart Accelerates Growth, Records Strong Results For FY 2023-24

Accenture invests in ANSR to launch suite of GCC Services, join its board of directors

India; July 26^th, 2024 –ANSR, a leader in developing strategic Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and Accenture, a leading global professional services company, have announced a strategic alliance to help clients design, set up, and optimize global teams for technology and business functions. Accenture also has made an equity investment in ANSR, and in connection with that investment, will join the company’s board of directors. The alliance combines ANSR’s expertise in building GCCs for Fortune 500 companies and others with Accenture’s extensive capabilities in enterprise reinvention. 

“We are excited to be embarking on the next phase of ANSR’s growth with our strategic alliance with Accenture. Accenture’s leading-edge solutions, C-suite partnerships and deep industry experience, perfectly complement ANSR’s position as a trusted partner for the Fortune 500 and others in building, managing, and scaling Global Capability Centers,” said Vikram Ahuja, co-founder of ANSR. “Now, together with Accenture, we’ll equip companies to reinvent their business models by scaling GCCs using a strategic ‘best-sourcing’ approach.” 

Founded in 2015 with headquarters in Dallas, Texas and significant operations in India, ANSR has pioneered the GCC space with end-to-end services offering businesses the opportunity to efficiently build, manage, and scale GCCs in talent-rich hubs. ANSR provides comprehensive, enterprise-ready solutions for talent, workspace, HR and GCC operations. 

“In today’s talent-challenged environment, GCCs have become an effective way for global organizations to tap into valuable, diverse talent networks, drive long-term growth and innovation, and ensure resilience – all while maintaining their distinct corporate cultures and values,” said Paul Jeruchimowitz, a senior managing director with Accenture Strategy. “Our collaboration with ANSR builds on our global technology, talent and industry capabilities with specific services tailored to companies looking to take advantage of a GCC as part of their talent strategy.”  

The services will be underpinned by Accenture’s technology, data and AI-powered capabilities and innovation architecture to help clients run their GCCs as effectively as Accenture has operated its own global delivery centers, enabling global organizations to tap new sources of talent, accelerate their reinvention efforts and drive growth.  

About ANSR

ANSR, an Accel Ventures portfolio company is the market leader in enabling organizations to build, manage and scale global teams through Global Capability Centers (GCCs). ANSR’s suite of end-to-end AI-enabled products and services are trusted by the world’s best companies to help them setup, manage and run their high-impact technology centers. Since its inception, ANSR has established over 120 GCCs aggregating to over 180k enterprise talent with over $2B in investment and using over 12M sq ft of workspace. Visit ansr.com for more information.

ANSR And Accenture Partner To Launch Unmatched Suite Of GCC Services, Accenture Invests In ANSR And Will Join Its Board Of Directors

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New Delhi, April 29, 2024 – With the start of the summer wedding, House of Surya, India’s leading fashion brand, dazzled the fashion world with its exotic new bridal collection of Lehengas. Surya unveiled its latest aspirational collection recently at a Fashion event in Delhi.  The brand presented its summer wedding lehengas which goes beyond the grand success of the previously launched collection – the ‘Sajda’ Bridal Lehenga Collection.

House of Surya’s latest collection of Lehengas epitomizes elegance and craftsmanship. The exquisite pieces showcase a perfect blend of tradition and contemporary aesthetics. Outfits in attractive colours have been crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

“The first variety of outfits under the new collection of Lehengas have been crafted from crafted from luxurious net fabric and we boast intricate Franch note work that adds a touch of sophistication. The delicate embellishments of sequins further enhance its allure, lending a mesmerizing sparkle to the attire. Furthermore, in the Organza pieces, the craftsmanship reaches new heights with a plethora of embellishments. The Organza Lehengas features a rich combination of Cutdana, zari, sequins, crystals, and pearls, creating a dazzling display of opulence and finesse. Each element is intricately placed to create a harmonious visual symphony, captivating the onlooker’s gaze,” said Mr Raghav Mittal, Chief Creative Director and MD, Surya.

Similarly, another range of Organza Lehenga exudes timeless beauty with its meticulous craftsmanship. Adorned with Cutdana, sequins, silver zari, crystals, and pearls, it exudes an ethereal charm that is bound to leave a lasting impression. “The careful placement of each embellishment ensures a balanced and captivating design, elevating the ensemble to a work of art,” added Mr Mittal.

With the growing popularity of summer weddings in India, Surya has planned a series of launches. Each new collection goes beyond previous avatars in terms of exclusivity, elegance, and craftsmanship.

“Summer weddings have become big in the last few years. Like earlier, most weddings used to happen during the winter time or used to happen during like after the month of August to September but now in the last four or five years what we are seeing is that there is a heavy flow of weddings happening during the summertime as well. Hence, we will be unveiling another Summer Collection soon,” said Mr.  Raghav Mittal who is known for blending his innovative and modern design creativity with his traditional fashion (family business) legacy from old Delhi’s Chandini Chowk.

With this trend in mind, Surya has come up with a new collection of Lehengas for summer weddings that is a perfect blend of trendy designs, high-quality craftsmanship, and beautiful colors. The new collection features multiple designs. Each piece reflects the brand’s commitment to excellence, making them a coveted choice for those seeking to make a statement with their attire.

Surya is renowned for its focus on the latest fashion trends, tastes, creativity, style, and innovations. The new collection of lehengas is a manifestation of these traits and Surya’s commitment to high-quality craftsmanship. Moreover, the fabrics used in the new collection are softer and lighter, such as organza and net, making them ideal for the summer wedding season. While silk shines colors better for deeper shades, lighter fabrics such as organza and net are more prominent in the collection, concluded the Chief Creative Director.

Ethnic Wedding Wear: SURYA Unveils New Collection For Summer Wedding

~ Guests to experience live screening of all IPL matches coupled with tantalizing cocktails, innovative dishes and thrilling offers across Hitchki outlets ~

India, 16^th April, 2024 – As the excitement of the IPL season sweeps the nation, Hitchki, the popular resto-bar chain with outlets across Mumbai, Bangalore, and Nagpur, is taking the IPL viewing experience to the next level with the introduction of its new campaign – Hitchki Stadium. Coupled with the fusion of creative cocktails like Pehchan Kaun, Jab V Met, and Khulla Sand and eclectic dishes like How’s the Josh, Aakhri Pasta and Chicken Dhinchak guests can witness live screening of matches at all Hitchki outlets.

The Hic Wicket League presents an interactive spin-the-wheel contest offering guests the chance to win dhamaka offers. Landing on a ‘Full Toss‘ can let guests enjoy a complimentary Whiskey Sour, while a ‘No Ball‘ lets the winner pick a free chakna to munch on. Scoring a ‘Wide Ball‘ will let guests savour delicious Paneer or Chicken Tikka and hitting a ‘Boundary‘ will win two refreshing Kingfisher Premium Pints. And if luck favours one with a mighty ‘Six,’ they’ll be treated to 6 Gummy Bear Jello Shots, while a ‘Free Hit’ reward one with 15% off their total bill. On the other hand, the Dhoni Chopper offer caters to groups looking to enjoy the live match experience with friends and family. This offer includes 2 beers and a starter for just INR 777, ensuring a memorable and affordable outing for all. Additionally, guests are encouraged to share their experiences on social media platforms by tagging Hitchkiindia and using the hashtag #Hitchki.

“We’re excited to spice up the IPL season for our patrons with our irresistible offerings and dhamaka prizes,” says Mr. Aji Nair, Chief Advisor and Consultant at Mirah Hospitality, the parent brand of Hitchki. “At Hitchki, we strive to create unforgettable experiences, and what better way to enjoy the cricket frenzy than with delectable food, signature cocktails, and a chance to win big.”

Echoing this sentiment, Ms Reeti Khowal DGM – Marketing at Mirah Hospitality adds, “Our goal is to offer not just great cocktails and dishes, but also memorable moments that guests will cherish. With the IPL wheel and our delectable offerings, we aim to create a vibrant atmosphere where guests can celebrate their love for cricket in style. We encourage everyone to join us at Hitchki, indulge in our culinary delights, and spin their way to a winning experience!”

Whether one is a die-hard cricket fan or simply seeking a fun night out with friends, Hitchki is the place to be. Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate the IPL season with Hitchki’s special offers and giveaways.

For more information and updates, visit Hitchki’s official Instagram page.

Make The Most Of The Cricket Fever At Hitchki Stadium