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Tech Mahindra has been at the forefront of driving the transformation that is happening in the global marketplace, led by digital technologies, whether it’s Cloud, Internet of Things, Cognitive Computing, Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning. As a major solution provider to the Communications industry, Tech Mahindra has immensely contributed to connecting the world and connecting the businesses with each other thus contributing to this transformation across sectors such as Healthcare, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Financial Services, Energy & Utility or Telecommunications. With each passing year, the company has added to its strength building up newer capabilities, acquiring newer technology skills and thus helping global corporates in enhancing their efficiencies.

As a leading technology services provider, the company has not only successfully leveraged the global delivery model, in the process it has created huge employment opportunities in India and also in countries where it operates. The mission of the company is very simple – working towards making an impact beyond just the commercial objectives. As a commitment towards using technology to enhance the quality of governance, Tech Mahindra is helping the governments of the land with its expertise and technology solutions. Along with its subsidiaries, Tech Mahindra has built technology solutions and platforms to better skill the common people, provide access to jobs and make digital payment easier among others. Following the path laid by its leaders including Vice Chairman Mr. Vineet Nayyar and CEO & MD Mr. C P Gurnani, the company is determined to bring a revolution in the IT industry through its world-class IT services and solutions.

THE TOWERING NAME

Beginning its success story in the year 1986, Tech Mahindra was incepted as Mahindra British Telecom (MBT), which was created as a joint venture of Mahindra & Mahindra and British Telecommunications. From establishing MBT International, its first overseas subsidiary in 1993 to incorporating its offices in China in 2006, Tech Mahindra has seen an exponential growth in its success chart. Today, the company is expanding its reach through its international offices spread across regions such as Germany, Singapore, the UK, Latin America, etc. This fifth-largest IT services provider of India has made many acquisitions and joint ventures on its way to reaching the present scale. In 2005, the company acquired Axes Technologies (India) Private Limited along with its subsidiaries in the US and Singapore. Subsequently, the acquisition of Satyam Computer Services helped it achieve the much desired scale and reach. In these years, companies such as Citisoft, Knowledge Dynamics, Lightbridge Communications Corporation, Comviva Technologies Limited, Hutchison Global Services, and iPolicy Networks Private Ltd, etc. also came under the possession of Tech Mahindra. Bit-by-bit, the company has consolidated its empire with strong ideas and visionary strategies. It is one of the few Indian IT services players that have successfully balanced its portfolio in terms of exposure to geographies and service lines over a period of time.

THE VALUABLE STEPS

Believing in empowering the society and nation at large, Tech Mahindra has taken various social initiatives as well. In 2007, it established Tech Mahindra Foundation to help the underprivileged section of the society in the areas of education, vocational training, and disability. Keeping true to its vision of proliferating Wellness before Business, the company also became a part of International Day of Yoga supported by Ministry of Ayush in 2015 as the official technology partner. In September this year, the Government of Jharkhand collaborated with Tech Mahindra to promote digital literacy in the state and improve the IT skills for creating more job opportunities as well.

Uflex has grown from strength to strength with large manufacturing capacities of plastic film and packaging products providing end-to-end solutions to clients across over 140 countries where it enjoys a formidable market presence thereby becoming India’s largest flexible packaging company having a global revenue of USD 1 billion.

Uflex enjoys a global reach with unhindered speed making it a truly Indian Multinational. Headquartered in Noida (National Capital Region, New Delhi), it has state-of the-art manufacturing facilities in India, UAE, Mexico, Poland, Egypt and USA. Uflex today has installed capacity of around 100,000 TPA for packaging. The cumulative installed capacity for plastic films currently is in excess of 337,000 TPA. Uflex serves as one stop shop flexible packaging solution provider cutting across varied sectors spanning USA, Canada, South America, UK, Europe, Russia, CIS countries, South Africa and other African countries, Middle East and the South Asian Countries.

Uflex has a vast production capacity for Polyester chips, Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Teraphthalate (BOPET), Bi-axially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) films, Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films, Printing & Coating Inks, adhesives, facilities for Holography, Metallization & PVDC coating, Gravure Printing Cylinders, Gravure Printing, Lamination and Pouch formation. Uflex stands committed to the industry by providing technical know-how, establishing thought leadership and being the trend-setter in the flexible packaging industry. Being on the edge of innovation, Uflex endeavours to be the first to come up with advanced products that cater to the ever-changing demands of the packaging industry. Integrated within its core business profile are allied businesses like Engineering, Cylinders, Holography and Chemicals which give Uflex the real superior edge above competition.

The organization is in the process of setting up first of its kind Aseptic Packaging Plant for liquid packaging in Sanand, Gujarat with an investment of approximately INR 580 crores in the first phase. The plant when fully operational will employ around 400 people. 90% of the production from this plant will cater to domestic market. Acknowledging its competitive edge and the strong commitment towards the country’s growth story, Uflex has been honoured with ‘Make in India’ award for Excellence in Flexible Packaging in August 2015.

Uflex’s manufacturing facilities enjoy ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HACCP & BRC accreditations. Its products are approved by FDA and BGA. It is also a part of the D&B Global Database and winner of various prestigious national and international awards. FPA and AIMCAL Awards have been conferred upon Uflex on several occasions. To cite a few recent examples, in May 2015, Uflex was conferred with the prestigious DuPont Packaging Innovation Award for its safe pack for packaging building materials. In October 2015 the organization was honoured with the Best Enterprise Award by the Europe Business Assembly on account of exemplary performance in investment attractiveness, sound business reputation, superior quality of product offering and effective use of modern management technologies.

Teer is widely acclaimed as the premiere brand of City Group renowned for health, hygiene and excellence. The group has been the leader in Bangladesh commodity market, especially for edible oil, flour and sugar, meeting more than one-third of the demand in the country.

Established with a mission to merge top-class technology, innovation and local entrepreneurship, TEER offers products excelling in high quality to its consumers. At present, TEER focuses on meeting and responding to the ever-changing needs of the consumers both home and abroad. Its state-of-the-art European equipment and good quality raw materials, give it an edge over its competitors.

MANUFACTURING INNOVATIONS

TEER is the leading brand to introduce Soyabean Oil and Atta, Flour, Semolina in consumer pack amongst the available brands in Bangladesh.City Group has the highest production capacity of 1,500 MT/ day for Atta, Flour, Semolina and planning to add another factory of 2000 MT production capacity per day by 2018. world’s one of the largest stand-alone sugar refinery plant,with a tremendous capacity of producing 5,000 tons daily, refines TEER Sugar for both domestic and international market.

TEER’s latest innovations are introducing Vitamin A, D & E fortified soyabean Oil and TEER Whole Wheat Atta for the first time in Bangladesh. These are whole new categories that have revolutionized the market. TEER Advanced Soyabean Oil & TEER Whole Wheat Atta have managed to create by far the largest ripple in the market.

CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIAL CAUSE

The brand has come out with a novel concept of TEER Advanced Kitchen, the first ever kitchen renovation-based TV reality show in Bangladesh with the objective to recognize home makers’ efforts, generally facing neglect in the country.

Working on its vision to conscientiously and continually strive for the betterment of the society, TEER has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Archery Federation (BAF) for 5-year performance-based development program “TEER Go for Gold” eyeing at the gold in upcoming Tokyo Olympics’ 2020 and 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. This program not only brings out the talents across the country for progressive training, but also ensures necessary exposure for the national team by arranging and sponsoring tournaments. Moreover, TEER facilitates the Archery Training Centre by improving the infrastructure, procuring appropriate equipment and delivering hygienic foods to the Archery team.

Electronic goods are the quintessential need of every house, and therefore their visionary Chairman M.A. Razzak Khan jumped into the foray of meeting this accentuating demand and established Minister Hi-Tech park Ltd. Manufacturing locally, it has met global standards while producing their goods, setting high levels of quality, customer-centric approach, prompt after-sales service, speedy channel distribution, strong dealers network, modern showrooms, and professionally managed staff that give their best meticulously.

TRAJECTORY OF ELECTRONICS

The regional manufacturing of goods has built a sense of pride, faith, and loyalty in the people of Bangladesh as Minister Hi-Tech has manufactured superior products made in their own country. The comprehensive range of products include CRT Television, LED Television, Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, Fan, Iron, Rice Cooker, Induction Chula, Toaster, Blender, Washing Machine and Sandwich Maker with many more products in the pipeline. The millions of happy customers they created added to their credibility as they continued to evolve, experiment, research, and make additions in this vibrant market of electronic goods. Under one roof Minister Hi-Tech- Park has created goods that are on par with international standards, persistently growing not only to meet the demands of the local Bangladesh market but are pitched towards becoming global exporters. Their popularity and their wide range of electronic goods place them as pioneers of this industry that holds a spectacularly bright future. From the latest televisions, to the most supersonic washing machines, to the ultra chilling air-conditioners, wrinkle-free iron, to the most essential mixer grinders, it is a one-stop solution for all electronic goods. They thrive on customer loyalty which helps them to continue adding new products while expanding their customer base over a wide area.

Their latest technology and highly innovative digital products, cutting edge superior functioning, sleek and stylish designs give them an international touch and are making their way into international markets.

SWITCH ON ABOUT GIVING BACK

Minister Hi-Tech- Park is a responsible organization that is compassionate and sensitive about caring for the environment as it largely contributes towards Corporate Social Responsibility addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

Presently, HRC Group consists of 20 independent companies, and several associated undertakings through which it has a substantial investment in various sectors. What’s more, the group has a total of approximately 3000 employees that work collectively to drive the business growth. It believes in keeping its team motivated in highs and lows of business. It consistently adheres to its 7 core values of leadership — customer & market focus, information analysis, knowledge management, process management, HR focus, & business results. Adherence to these values encourages the HRC family to stay strong during challenging times.

MAKING WAVES IN MULTIPLE SECTORS

Its has diversified businesses across Bangladesh. Tea Plantation is one of its core businesses. Its tea estate properties in Clevedon and Dildarpur produce almost 800,000 kilograms of tea.

HRC Group also has container vessels with a total capacity of 4985 TEUs. The Group owns numerous commercial and industrial properties in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Khulna. Additionally, HRC Lighting Limited, another arm of the Group, is a renowned manufacturer of CFL, LED and GLS bulbs in Bangladesh. The Group also has a distribution arm that is engaged in the warehouse, sales, marketing, and retail distribution of HRC’s wide-ranging products. HRC Group also publishes Bengali-language daily— JaiJaiDin, and Weekly Protichitra (Meaning Blue Print).

LEVERAGING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

HRC has an extensive presence in South Asia. Being a globally renowned exporter of Bangladesh Black Tea, HRC exports black tea to Russia, Poland, UAE, Uzbekistan, PRC, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kazakstan, Cyprus, and Sudan.

The group is now embracing joint venture projects with global companies and has already entered into a strategic partnership with a number of European companies. In 2018, it entered into a partnership with a Japan-based MNC to establish a JV company for operating shipping and logistics-related businesses.

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

HRC Group carries out CSR projects regularly through HRC Welfare Foundation. Its philanthropic activities have grabbed significant attention across Bangladesh. To help raise awareness, build trust, and encourage social change, HRC Welfare Foundation regularly rolls out medical campaigns, education campaigns, and cleanliness drives. The Foundation also offers free medical treatment and distributes free medicine to the economically weaker sections.

NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS

HRC has so far been honored with 11 National Export Trophies— (nine Gold Trophies and two silver trophies) for its remarkable achievements. Moreover, the Government of Bangladesh has granted its yearly CIPd (Commercially Important Person) status to HRC 12 times for its achievements in tea export. Among many awards, the group has received the Industry Business Award in 2003, and The Financial Mirror Business Award in the year 2004.

Incepted in the year 1978, BRB Cables have been effectively contributing to the economic rise of Bangladesh and the growth of the nation. The firm has been consistently working towards increasing its range of products to provide extensive cabling solutions.

ELECTRIFYING GROWTH BRB

Cables started their commercial production in the year 1980 under the chairmanship of its visionary leader and presently the Managing Director Md. Parvez Rahman. This was followed by establishing an era of magnanimous cable production in Bangladesh. As an industry and market leader in Bangladesh, BRB Cables soon became the preferred supplier for private and public sector clients all over the country.

The stature of BRB Cables grew much more beyond a cables and wires manufacturer and supplier. It evolved to be an end- to-end solutions provider; equipped with a product- showcase that encompasses the complete range of its products.

The designs of its cables and wires met the industryexpectation which consisted of diverse clients from retail to commercial sectors. Five decades of commitment, perseverance, and dedication has enabled BRB Cables to become the catalyst for Power and make its global presence felt.

The company has over the years invested in building flexible manufacturing facilities. It is the only cable manufacturer in Bangladesh to have the country’s only Extra High Voltage Cables Manufacturing Plant – a bright feather in its cap.

The organization has expanded its capacities through which it is well- poised to garner opportunities emanating from projects in diverse sectors such as power utilities, core infrastructure, industrial and building and construction across the country.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Leading from the front, BRB Cables has earned several recognitions including the distinction to be the only Bangladeshi company to rank 33rd among 50 renowned cable companies of the world.

The firm takes pride in the fact that it is the only cable-manufacturing industry certified company for manufacturing Marine Cables in Bangladesh under Germanischer Lloyd Marine Cable Approval Certificate-2010.

BRB Cables has been awarded “President Award for Industrial Development”. BRB Cable Industries Limited is the only organization to have won National Export Trophy (Gold) for the highest number of times i.e. six times.

The organization has also received certification for its ‘Special Contribution’ in the realm of ‘Environmental Pollution Control’ from the Ministry of Environment & Forest. Furthermore, after achieving the BEST BRAND AWARD in 2017, the company has subsequently been awarded with the “SUPERBRANDS” of Bangladesh in 2018.

Despite the rapidly changing market scenario, the firm is consistently working towards retaining the trust of its customers and emerge as a global leader.

Registered under the Company Act of 1994, Bengal Communications Limited has become the largest cable system operator in the country. BCL’s ultimate aim is to provide uninterrupted entertainment to its customers and it has adopted advanced technologies to achieve this goal.

By ensuring its set-top boxes receive efficient satellite TV signals, through its extensive fibre optic and coaxial cable network, the service provider gives its subscribers a chance to stay tuned to everything that’s happening in the world.

The Analog and Digital TV services, along with effective Internet and IPTV/OTT facilities, have helped BCL stay ahead of the curve. Today, 30 percent of all the cable TV connections in Dhaka and 70 percent in Chittagong belong to BCL. Besides the major cities, BCL is becoming increasingly popular in regions like Bogra, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Satkhira, and Cox’s Bazar. The firm differentiates itself from its competitors with its use of the latest technology. For instance, it uses HFC network technology to offer high-speed Internet to its customers.

BCL’S STEADY EXPANSION

With its analogue TV signals reaching major cities in Bangladesh, BCL’s is a story of uninterrupted growth. It began its journey by absorbing businesses belonging to the same niche.

Gradually, it acquired dominance in almost every region of Bangladesh and established itself as a complete network provider in just a couple of years.

From area-wise purchase to offering cable TV services to homes, it then expanded its operations to offices, hospitals, hotels and some other sectors.

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY

Technology is the driving force at BCL. Take, for instance,THOMSON’s DVB- compliant Digital Head End System, which is the latest technology that it has acquired. Headquartered in France, THOMSON, the products of which are recognized for their audio and video quality, is a developer of Head End equipment. This tool forms an integral part of the video delivery system that makes sure customers across the nation get an amazing viewing experience. This technology has enabled BCL to currently receive and distribute 250 satellite channels, be it Standard Definition or High Definition ones. BCL is now busy working towards its next goal of providing 500 satellite channels, which, if approved by the government, will be deployed soon.

BCL understands the need for smart identification of customers and targeted communication with them in order to examine the real benefits of digitization. For this purpose, the organisation has a Conditional Access System that helps identify subscribers and also keep track of the revenue obtained from them. It also makes use of the MRTG Graph to assist users with information regarding data usage, latest offers and so on. With customer satisfaction as its top priority, BCL has also set up 24*7 monitoring and support. A significant presence in the region, the organization hopes to expand its services to new areas while staying focused on the customer’s needs.

After completing his graduation, Mr. Sobhan started his entrepreneurial attempts with trading businesses back in late 70’s through a small office in old town of Dhaka, in a newly independent Bangladesh. Although he tried several other businesses, but all his efforts found massive success during late 80’s when he started Bangladesh’s first-ever largescale private sector Land Development initiatives and formed East West Property Development (Pvt.) Ltd. in a location very much adjacent to Dhaka (now-a-days, a place considered to be the heart of new Dhaka).

Even in the erratic real estate sector, the Bashundhara Group met with success in its very first project. The organisation quickly gained the confidence and trust of the people and enjoyed upscale growth from there. With the rising urban population and the burgeoning real estate market, it can be said that Bashundhara Group had ground-breaking success within a short span. Being quite confident about this venture, Mr. Sobhan has been very bold later to launch his manufacturingbased enterprises one after another, e.g. Paper Mills, Tissue Mills, Cement, LP Gas, Food & Beverages etc. and got successes in almost every cases to become one of the top business leaders in Bangladesh.

Today, his Group of Companies – commonly termed as “Bashundhara Group” owns at least 3 dozen medium to large enterprises including successful running operation of various servicesector ventures as well e.g. Asia’s one of the biggest Shopping Mall, International Convention Halls, Restaurant Chains, Airways, IT firms, shipping & dredging units, etc.

FAR-SIGHTED VISION

Bashundhara Group was a dream come true for Mr. Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, an optimistic and visionary leader. With the motto – ‘For the People, For the Country,’ he works with a vision to provide for a better future for the country and people.

Changing trends resulted in Bashundhara Group’s ventures in multiple sectors such as petroleum refinery, maritime transportation, food and beverages, mass media, aviation and others. Branching out enabled the group to be on the forefront with a workforce of more than 50 thousand people.

BUILDING A BETTER WORLD

Bashundhara Group has established various organizations like Bashundhara Ad-Din Medical College and Hospital, Bashundhara Eye-Hospital & Research Institute, Bashundhara Technical Institute (BTI), Bashundhara Foundation, Bashundhara Special Children Foundation which surely depicts Mr. Sobhan’s exemplary contributions towards CSR. Again, for the development and patronization of sports in Bangladesh, Mr. Sobhan has always been the ultimate figure and gradually engaged youngsters in the game of Cricket, Football, etc. under local teams like Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd., Bashundhara Kings, Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra, and franchise Rangpur Riders, etc. These initiatives have helped in uplifting the overall image of Bashundhara Group at home and abroad

In the past 30 years, Adarsh Developers has laid the foundation of multiple construction projects with Adarsh Palace being one of the first residential premises built in Bangalore in 1996.

A PIONEER IN REALTY

By developing and promoting more than 16.51 million sq. ft. of robust residential, commercial, and hospitality accommodations in the current times, the brand has turned out to be a blessing for the flourishing real estate market. It is none other than Adarsh that initiated the concept of the Gated Villa Community in India with the foundation of Palm Meadows, a project in Bangalore that was built in the year 2004. The 570 Victorian-styled villas surrounded by 70 percent of greenery facilitated tranquil living for the people; thereby enabling it to receive many accolades and recognition.

Be it Adarsh Residences, Villas or Adarsh Hospitality like the Shangri-La Bengaluru, quality always remains the top priority for the organization.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Adarsh Developers has received various awards for its great contribution to the real estate sector. It received Times Business Award 2019 for Best Villa Developer, Adarsh Palm Acres received recognition for the Best Sustainable Luxury Villa Project by Times Business Awards 2018 and Adarsh Premia won the Asia Pacific Property Award for Best Residential High-Rise Development in India.

Apollo Hospitals has made a mark in the field of healthcare and is considered to be one of Asia’s leading hospitals. Apollo Hospitals provides a comprehensive and exhaustive system that caters to patients across India.

FORAYING INTO DIVERSIFIED DOMAINS

The hospital enterprise, which is a leader in the healthcare sector, has spread its wings across Pharmacies, Primary Care and Diagnostic Clinics along with various other retail health models. The Group is also known for its telemedicine facilities, health insurance services, global projects consultancy and medical colleges. It also has an E-learning Medvarsity, Colleges for Nursing and Hospital Management as well as a Research Foundation. Furthermore, the hospital chain has an online consultation portal called ASK Apollo. Another endeavour from the Group is Apollo Home Health, which helps people get access to the best healthcare services in the comfort of their homes.

UPHOLDING CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

The Apollo Hospitals Enterprise has always strived to create an ideal atmosphere where people can receive best-in-class treatments at affordable prices. The Group, which combines advanced technologies with the latest updates in the field of medicine, is known for its clinical excellence.

By keeping abreast of the advancements in the medical world, the group has forayed into diverse medical segments. By staying updated with the latest trends and ongoing developments, it has consistently provided the best and the most flawless healthcare services.

The Group’s motto is TLC-Tender Loving Care and with this, it warmly welcomes and treats its patients. With hard work and commitment, the Group has earned the trust of 150 million people who come from over 140 countries.

The Group has ventured into different streams of medicine and has introduced various cutting-edge innovations for the benefit of patients. For instance, it started Southeast Asia’s first Proton Therapy Center, which began its operations in the Chennai branch of Apollo Hospitals.

A STRONG SOCIAL CONSCIENCE

Being a healthcare enterprise, the Apollo Group truly understands the importance of a selfless spirit, which contributes to the well-being of people. It leads the way by introducing various initiatives. SACHi – Save A Child’s Heart initiative is a programme that offers screening and paediatric care for congenital heart diseases to children from the underprivileged background. SAHI – Society to Aid the Hearing Impaired was introduced along with the CURE Foundation for providing cancer care.

WELL-DESERVED RECOGNITION

As an outstanding recognition granted from the Government of India, commemorative stamps of Apollo’s contributions to the field have been introduced. A stamp marking the first successful liver transplant at Apollo Hospitals has also been introduced. However, the most recent recognition the Hospital received is for performing 20 million health checks successfully.