Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), Mangalore
India’s MRPL has for the first time made the purchase of Argentina’s Escalante crude. Escalante is a medium sweet crude with a density of 24 API degrees.
MRPL operates a 300,000 barrels per day refinery in Southern India. It is a leading processor of various grades of crude oil and upstream value-added petroleum products.
MRPL is a subsidiary of ONGC (Oil & Natural Gas Corporation)
MRPL : Managing Director – P.P. Upadhya
Triumph Motorcylces, St.Marks Road, Bengaluru
January 21st, 2014-Tuesday. Triumph Motorcycles opens its first luxury 2 wheeler brand showroom in India with its new brand identity in Bengaluru.
The British motorcycle brand has a tie-up with the Bengaluru-based KEERTHI MOTORS who have an integrated after-sales service. This is the first fully equipped dealership in India – which will provide International standards of sales, service and spare parts. The showroom has an array of Triumph merchandise including riding gears, accessories and memorabilia.
The Bengaluru showroom was followed by launching dealerships in Hyderabad, Kochi, Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.
Riders Groups: Riders Association of Triumph
Riders groups started in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi.
Triumph Motorcycles’ India operations were launched on November 28th, 2013 with 10 Classic models across 5 broad categories. Classics, Cruisers, Roadsters, Adventure and Super Sports.
The British Motorcycle Brand TRIUMPH was established in 1902 with its facility in Hinckley, Leicestershire. Triumph is the the largest British motorcycle brand with more than 745 dealers across 54 countries.
Triumph Motorcycles (India) Ltd : Managing Director – Vimal Sumbly
Keerthi Motors, Bengaluru : Managing Director – Sanjay, M
Harman Lifestyle Store, Phoenix Market City Mall, Whitefield, Bengaluru
February 2013. Harman is a global provider of premier audio and infotainment solutions. The range of brands are JBL, HARMAN KARDON and AKG. The lifestyle products include speakers, headphones, docking systems and home theatre systems.
The first exclusive lifestyle store was inaugurated by Anand Ramamoorthy, MD, Harman Intl(India).
Operates as a subsidiary of Harman International Industries Incorporated.
Harman International (India) Pvt. Ltd – Country Head and Managing Director, India Operations – Anand Ramamoorthy.
Fossil India Pvt. Ltd., Orion Mall, RajajiNagar, Bangalore
July 2014. Fossil launched its first Bangalore store in one of city’s popular retail hubs – Orion Mall, RajajiNagar.
The product categories retailed in India range from its signature line of timepieces, eyewear, leather products and accessories.
This is Fossil’s 2nd store in India.
Fossil India Pvt Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of the Texas based American luxury brand Fossil Inc.
Vasant Nangia, Mangaging Director
DC Design,Inner Ring Road, Ejipura, Koramangala
May 2013. Dilip Chhabria renowned Automobile Designer inaugrated Bangalore’s first exclusive high-street design ‘DC Design’ showroom in the IT capital.
The showroom will showcase the automobile design pioneer – Dilip Chhabria’s award winning and innovative designs.
The exclusive showroom was launched in a joint-venture with Emvee Dreamz Drive, Bangalore.
Briefs:
The inaugration also unveiled the first ever Indian supercar the ‘Avanti’. The Avanti’s market share manufactured in Pune is aimed at high-street design and low volume.
Also on display were 2 of his latest wheels. A customised Renault Duster and a Hyundai i20 which feature avant-garde modifications.
Dilip Chhabria – Chairman and Managing Director, DC Designs
Swadesh Enterprises, Bangalore
2011. Swadeshi is the only company in Karnataka to obtain permission from ‘Khadi Bhandar Sabarmati’, Gujarat to manufacture Charkhas (spinning wheel).
Sri Charan Bhaskarachar started the venture 3 years ago. The Bangalore based company has the production unit in Banavara, Chikmagalur district.
Swadeshi employs 25 people and crafts a range of 6 models of miniature charkhas.
Demand and sales are as mementos at public functions and exports worldwide through consulates and embassies.
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Bangalore
Banglore City’s BMTC has taken the initiative to launch the first electric bus on Indian roads, plying the busy route of the Majestic-Kadugodi road. The charging point for the bus is at the Volvo depot, Majestic.
This eco-friendly electric bus is on a free of cost, 3-month trial courtesy of the Chinese company ‘Build Your Dream’ (BYD) brought to India by Utopia Pvt. Ltd.
The vehicle has zero emission, operates on a battery lasting 5 hours and covers a distance of upto 250 Km.
Keith Lobo
Keith Lobo is the first British businessman of Indian-Mangalorean origin to win the prestigious Lloyds Banking Group English Asian Business Award 2014.
The 3rd Annual Award was held at a glittering ceremony at The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester (U.K) on September 29th, 2014.
Keith Lobo is married to Sushma Lobo and is the son of Richard Lobo and Christine Lobo.
LOBO Meat and Poultry is based in the heart of London, off Kent Road and is a producer of high quality meat products at EC approved plant. It is also a supplier of variety of meat and poultry products (www.lobomeat.com)
Giant Starkenn Cycling World, Indira Nagar, Bangalore
July 2014. The first Bangalore outlet showcases ‘Giant’ brand premium luxury bicycles within Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 11 lakh range.
The facility is spread over 3,200 sq.ft and includes a bike simulator, bike spa, bike library, bike cafe and a display of the ‘Giant’ bicycle range.
The fastest bicycle in the world – The Propel Advaned SL O is used by Giant Shimano Tour de France team.
Giant Manufacturing Company, Taiwan.
Giant Sports: Sole distributor and authorised marketer – MD and CEO , Pravin V. Patil
Nandan Nilekani, Bangalore
November 09th, 2009. Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani was the first Indian to be felicitated with the top honour of receiving the ‘Legend in Leadership Award” from Yale University.
The award was presented by Richard C. Levin, President, Yale University at the Yale CEO Leadership Summit of The Chief Executive Leadership Institute.
The ‘Legend in Leadership Award’ was created by Yale University about 24 years ago to honour current and former CEO’s who serve as living legends to inspire Chief Executives across industries, sectors and nations.
Brief:
1961 : co-founder Infosys
2002 – 2007 : served as CEO – Infosys
:served as Chairman of India’s Unique Identification Authority (UID)
2006 : Awarded ‘Padma Bhushan’ by Government of India