October: 10 Best Logistics Companies in India

Editor’s Note

lmost every industry has gone through its worst phases. The transportation and logistics industry has been no different. Does that mean that it took a setback? Even after witnessing major disruptive changes, it’s undoubtable that the logistics industry will continue to advance & thrive. And that brings us to the fact that customers’ expectations are shooting up. Individuals and businesses expect to get goods faster than ever which in turn is growing the pressure on logistics companies to deliver a better service.

Key factors like technological breakthroughs, changing customer expectations, new ways to compete, and new entrants in the industry are shaking up the logistics sector. In 2021, the size of the Indian Logistics market was around $250 Billion and it is estimated that it will grow to $380 Billion by 2025. A logistics powerhouse is in the making. Despite huge turbulences, many logistics companies are contributing their fair share to the growth of the logistics sector.

The Global Hues, via its October edition, celebrates the efforts of some of the logistics companies in India and throws light on how these companies are establishing strong relationships with their key customers and actively shaping the future of the logistics industry.

Hope you enjoy reading the insights of the Logistics World!

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Providing Customised Logistics Services Through Multimodal Cargo Operations

‘‘My People Are My Strength & My Possibility’’ were the words of the Late Mr Shrawan K Chaudhary whose vision of providing customised logistics services through multimodal Cargo Operations became a reality in 1996 when he led the inception of SM Express Logistics, which has today become a leading logistics company in India.

It is because of the impregnable philosophy blended with the diligence of experienced professionals that SM Express has victoriously made a mark for itself in the competitive logistics industry. As a top-notch logistics service provider, SM Express follows a solution-oriented approach and serves the entire supply chain of customers.

“I thank all the stakeholders for granting me an opportunity & making me a part of the journey established by our founder promoter Shri Shrawan Chaudharyji. Believing in the idiom ‘‘My People Are My Strength & My Possibility” we at “SM Family” have believed in teamwork and are working towards one goal “Customer Trust In Us”

MRS. SEEMA SHRAWAN CHAUDHARY CHAIRPERSON & MD

MR. SHIVKARAN MD, SM Express

SM EXPRESS: THE VISION OF SHRAWAN CHAUDHARY

Born in Nagaur, Rajasthan to philanthropists Mukna Ram (father) and Ratna Devi (mother), Shrawan Chaudhary was a very kind-hearted and down-to-earth person. He was a true Karamyogi who made quite a lot significant contribution to the community. He always followed the path shown by his parents who used to say that “No one’s better than you, but you’re better than nobody.”

After completing his graduation from Rajasthan University, he began working as a delivery executive in an Airfreight company to support his routine expenditure, which helped him learn in and out of the logistics industry. He actively participated in different leadership programs and learnt team management skills. And then the day came when he led the inception of SM Express on 27th July 1996. Shrawan Chaudhary also trained his brother Mr Shivkaran (the Current MD of SM Express) on how to lead the organisation and take it forward.

MR. SHIVKARAN: TAKING SM TO NEW HEIGHTS

From being a grassroots field staff to Managing Director, Mr Shivkaran is associated with SM Express since its inception days. With over two decades of experience in the logistics industry, Mr Shivkaran has the right combination of

knowledge, leadership and business acumen to propel the company to new heights of growth and diversification. As the Managing Director, he is responsible for the successful management of

the company's business. Along with that, he also supervises and stirs all company's operations, people and ventures in order to maintain and accelerate the business.

“In this span of time, we have come a long way to not only become a major player in the Home Textile Industry in India but have also set new standards of efficiency and excellence,” mentions Mr Shivkaran.

LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS

SM Express offers customised end-to-end B2B logistics solutions and distribution services in Pan India through multi-modal with its wide variety of products. 

RAPID

A Premium Product developed keeping in mind customers’ need towards safe & swift delivery of important & day-definite consignments with Money Back Guarantee. 

AIR EXPRESS

Shipments that are important and need quick & urgent delivery as compared to Surface mode. 

GROUND CARGO

An Economy Surface Product by company-owned vehicle for higher efficiency, minimum transit time and safety. 

RAIL EXPRESS

An Economy Surface Product to ensure smooth delivery of large amounts of

cargo and that too at a cost-effective price.

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VALUE ADDED SERVICES

Customers can pay Freight at the time of delivery. They also have the option to pay the product price as “Cash On Delivery” at the time of delivery.

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INTERNATIONAL

A Division serving all 220 countries across the globe. An agent network and strong tie-up with International allies make the process hassle-free. 

FTL

Apart from the Part Load (PTL), SM Express also provides FTL transport solutions depending on the product and customer requirements.

 WAREHOUSING

High-level professional and customised warehouses at economical pricing as per the client’s desired requirements.

SM EXPRESS IS THE PERFECT CHOICE

Ever since 1996, SM Express has always put quality service and customer satisfaction at the top of its list. The company dedicates all its efforts to provide the best services in the industry. 

Proactive responses from the Customer Service Team  Excellent delivery management process  New products and services to suit customer requirements

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Analysis of customer feedback & delivering commitments 

Reliability and knowledge of a large company with the friendliness of small business

TIMELY DELIVERY: AN ESSENTIAL LOGISTICS METRIC

Delivering on time not only involves delivering the goods in the expected time but also according to the client’s needs and preferences. SM Express has strictly been following some measures to ensure timely deliveries of the goods. And here are they: 

While others may not find this process as beneficial, SM Express never forgets to keep a note of what the customer wants. It regularly interacts with its customers to know their load factor 

Team SM plans its operations daily and prioritises deliveries accordingly 

Follow delivery management process 

Increase resources whenever required 

Proactively responds to customers

CAPITALIZING ON CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

The demand for logistics services in the country has largely been driven by the remarkable growth of the economy. As per Kearney Research, India’s Retail Industry is projected to grow by 9% over 2019-2030, from US$ 779 billion in 2019 to US$ 1,407 billion by 2026.

Therefore, it won’t be wrong to mention that India is experiencing a big retail boom as the buying capacity of the middle and upper middle segment of the population has scaled up significantly. Many multinationals from the retail industry are planning to set up their operations in India. At the same time, large local retailers are also planning for expansion.

Domestic logistics business in India is more lucrative than other businesses for any individual to start up a business with moderate capital investment.

SM Express creates entrepreneurship opportunities for aspiring individuals through a unique Franchise system.

Customer expectations are increasing greatly. Both individuals and businesses expect to get goods faster, more flexibly, and – in the case of consumers – at low or no delivery cost. Manufacturing is becoming more and more customised, which is good for customers but hard work for the logistics industry.

Therefore, to capitalize on this opportunity, SM Express is scaling up its infrastructure & technology and adding more products & services to its existing portfolio.

TEAM SM EXPRESS: COMPANY’S BACKBONE

This would need a re-emphasis on the much-regarded philosophy of Late Shri Shrawan Chaudhary- My People Are My Strength & My Possibility. SM Express follows this philosophy with great

sincerity. The growth of the company is only and only because of its highly motivated and goal-oriented team.

“Our team has the quality of communicating and managing their work and time quite effectively,” mentions Mr Shivkaran.

THE FELICITATIONS

Although one of the biggest achievements of SM Express is its successful completion of delivering 25 years of top-notch logistics solutions to the nation, it has also received quite a few prestigious accolades. Some of them include:

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‘The Most Preferred Logistics Partner’ Award by HEMTEXTIL INDIA for the Year 2018

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‘The 10 Most Trailblazing Companies

To Watch In – 2022’ Award by “The Business Fame”, a certified media firm.

A MULTIDIMENSIONAL GROWTH

SM Express envisions making a dignified place under the ‘Top 10 Express Logistics Companies in India’. “We plan to achieve that by creating entrepreneurship opportunities for aspiring individuals through a unique Franchise system, diversifying business, inorganic growth, talent acquisition, continuous training and by the adoption of the best Industry practices,” asserts Mr Shivkaran.

In the next 5 years, SM Express sees itself inching towards its mission by investing more in new-aged technology with pathbreaking and highly innovative automated equipment, wider network expansion and more product offerings.

With a vision to match the global service standard by adopting change management practices, investing in talent & technology and innovating products & services, SM Express is leading onto the path of success.

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‘Brand Of The Year – 2021’ Award in Logistics Category by “The Global Hues”, a Global Media Organisation

EagleSpeed

A Highly Acclaimed Company In The Freight Forwarding Industry W

ith a mission to provide high-quality logistics and transport services at cost-effective prices 24/7 - 365 days across the globe, EagleSpeed International Logistics Pvt Ltd is standing out in the logistics industry. Incepted in 2014, EagleSpeed has come a long way with a dedicated team of professionals with industry-rich experience of more than a decade in the business of Freight Forwarding.

EagleSpeed is a fully-licensed IATA (International Air Transport Association) and WCA (World Cargo Alliance) cargo agent and CHA-approved company and is also the preferred vendor for tailored solutions for all logistic needs.

Today, EagleSpeed has established offices in major Cities and Ports in India with Warehousing Facilities and Transport equipment to handle any cargo independently.

PRAKASH K V Founder & CEO, EagleSpeed

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UMESH M S, COO

The Promoter Director and Chief Operating Officer of EagleSpeed, Umesh has more than 24 years of experience in the field of logistics, especially in Sea Imports & Exports with different MNCs like Samudra Shipping Line and IAL India Ltd. The COO has mastered in connecting the cargo movement from across locations worldwide.

MAN BEHIND EAGLESPEED

EagleSpeed is the dream of a man who comes with 23+ years of experience in the field of logistics with various MNCs like SEVA Logistics and Bax Global. That man is none other than Prakash K V, the Founder & CEO of the organisation.

He finds his ultimate passion in organisation building and sales operations. His ‘Never give up’ attitude never lets him take a backseat, rather encourages him to move forward despite facing a myriad of challenges.

Prakash has risen through the ranks by getting involved in business development, Customs Clearing and Public relations in diverse companies during his association with them.

TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR ALL LOGISTICS NEEDS

EagleSpeed has vast experience of more than a decade in the business of Freight

KRISHNA DEV YADAV, CFO

Krishna Dev Yadav comes with 25 years of experience in Audit/ Finance/Accounting/Taxation/ Due Diligence and SOX Compliance of various Manufacturing / Trading /Construction / Logistics and Information Technology companies. He is responsible for managing the finance and accounting divisions of the company.

Forwarding Industry. The company runs primarily to offer reliable and effective supply chain solutions.

1. AIR FREIGHT

Airfreight shipments by EagleSpeed are planned, controlled and measured according to Cargo 2000 procedures i.e. all shipments are monitored from doorto-door within the network of EagleSpeed. The company deals in:

Export & Import (Freight Forwarding)

Door to Door, Airport to Airport Service & Warehousing Distribution

Delivery of Dangerous Goods

Exhibition Cargo Handling

Project Cargo Movement and Handling

Full and partial charters

Break Bulk Operations

Perishable Goods Delivery

2. SEA FREIGHT

EagleSpeed prides itself on being able to provide cost-effective sea freight solutions. It offers Sea Freight Services for container shipping which includes Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL) and Non-Containerized Load.

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FCL (FULL CONTAINER LOAD)

With FCL service, the customer can reserve the entire container only for their packages. It is largely suitable for large businesses that ship bulk goods. FCL not only offers complete schedule flexibility, but also ensures a high frequency of sailings per port-pair, and the availability of necessary equipment. 

LCL (LESS-THAN-CONTAINER LOAD)

LCL does not involve reserving the entire container but paying only for the actual space the material requires. It is largely suitable for small businesses and provides businesses with reliable performance and a lower supply chain cost. 

NCL (NON-CONTAINERISED LOAD)

In the case of Non-Containerised or Customised Projects, EagleSpeed utilises a dedicated team of experts equipped with the requisite experience and resources to match the exact requirements of customers.

(a) Export & Import (Freight Forwarding)

(b) Door-to-Door, Seaport-to-Seaport Service

(c) Both LCL and FCL service

(d) Buyer Consolidation

(e) Groupage (LCL/FCL)

(f) Break bulk movement for Export/ Imports

EagleSpeed has maintained an excellent reputation in the industry by providing safe, secure and affordable shipping solutions.

In Prakash’s words, “There are numerous options available with air freight shipping, assuring that the customers get exactly

what they need for prices they can afford when they choose EagleSpeed.”

3. DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION

EagleSpeed possesses expertise in transport management and planning which ensures that customers’ requirements are met at every level. Every parcel delivered by EagleSpeed travels the most efficient route due to its global network of control towers and state-of-the-art technology. Be it adverse weather, additional pick ups, drops offs, or urgent deliveries, EagleSpeed handles it all quite effectively.

4. ALLIED SERVICES & WAREHOUSING

EagleSpeed has a network of strategically located warehouses for consolidating and safe Storage of goods in transit under the care of its logistics control and inventory management team.

“Our goal is to always ensure that our customers have a competitive advantage when they choose us for logistics services,” proudly mentions Prakash.

LIVE ANIMALS TRANSPORTATION

This is a complex, high-touch process which needs to be handled with utmost care. EagleSpeed takes the responsibility of transporting live animals whether it’s a pet, day-old chicks, dogs, sheep, or goats to their destination in good health.

“We plan the entire journey systematically. All animals are accurately tracked throughout the journey as we understand that a special kind of attention is always needed to suit and mimic the animal’s unique habitat and environment,” asserts Prakash.

To ensure a hassle-free process, EagleSpeed also provides assistance with documentation. The key features of its specialised services include:

 Pets transportation as per IATA Live Animal Regulations & specially designed IATA-approved containers provided by the pet owner

 The temperature on Boeing aircraft is specially acclimatised for the pet to fly in absolute comfort

 Specialised handling by trained personnel

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Guaranteed uplift

 Shortened acceptance time and expedited delivery at the destination

 Documentation to be completed and supplied by the owner at the booking stage

EagleSpeed takes a competitive advantage by providing highly professional & personalized service, transparent & affordable market rates, and timely information.

“We have Specialised Export handling for day-old chicks, hatching eggs, poults, live porcine, tropical fish, and other animals,” adds Prakash.

WHAT SETS THE COMPANY APART?

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EagleSpeed International Logistics Pvt Ltd has a strong Global Network of Agents and Associates with expertise in all aspects of shipping and international logistics. The company is also partnering with the most reliable Agents and Associates.

 Team EagleSpeed specialises in Custom Clearance procedures with rich experience.

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The company has associations with a number of Governmental Departments and Consultants, Advance & Adhoc Authorizations, Negative Licences, IEM and more.

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Ltd. for ‘Outstanding Support’ by Saudi Airlines Cargo Company 2020-2021

Recognised and awarded as EagleSpeed International Logistics Pvt. Ltd. for ‘Top Cargo Agent’ by Emirates SkyCargo for FY 2019-2020

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Recognised and awarded as EagleSpeed International Logistics Pvt. Ltd. for ‘Best Continued Support’ by Emirates SkyCargo for FY 2018-2019

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Recognised and awarded as EagleSpeed International Logistics Pvt. Ltd. for ‘Outstanding Contribution’ by QATAR AIRWAYS for FY 2017-2018

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Recognised and awarded as EagleSpeed International Logistics Pvt. Ltd. for recording ‘An Exceptional Cargo Revenue Performance’ by Jet Airways for FY 2016-2017

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Recognised and awarded as Top Bangalore Clients 2015 and Special visit and honour by C.E.O - Saudi Air Cargo

THE EXPANSION PLAN

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The company establishes itself as one of the most trusted cargo service providers across all major countries of Asia.

Running a business is really hard but that could not stop EagleSpeed to accelerate at double speed and move closer to achieving its mission each day. The rigorous commitment and unconquerable spirit of every EagleSpeedian are pushing EagleSpeed to emerge as a leading logistics solution provider in the international arena.

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EagleSpeed also stands out from the rest because of the commitment & dedication of EagleSpeedians i.e. the seasoned professionals qualified in logistics services. They are driven by Innovation, Creativity, Commitment and Teamwork.

FEATHERS IN THE CAP

Logistics is a highly competitive industry yet EagleSpeed has managed to set its footprints at the national as well as international levels. This is quite evident when we look at some of its prestigious achievements:

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Recognised and awarded as EagleSpeed International Logistics Pvt. Ltd. for ‘Continuous support’ by Air India Express 2021-2022.

“EagleSpeed aims to provide top quality logistics and transport services at cost-effective prices 24/7 - 365 days across the globe, enabling us to deliver consistent value and dependability to all our small and large customers,” mentions Prakash.

EagleSpeed envisions becoming a leader in international freight forwarding, transport, logistics and express solutions by creating an environment and a culture where skilled people and customers are most valued.

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Recognised and awarded as EagleSpeed International Logistics Pvt.

To achieve this, EagleSpeed has already established its office in London, United Kingdom. It is full-fledged functional and caters to all logistic requirements of customers in the entire Europe. Going further, EagleSpeed has plans to establish offices in other strategic locations in different countries in the coming years.

At Immigration Pioneer, we have a team of consultants and experts to make your dreams a reality.

Pawan Sharma FOUNDER &

CEO, IMMIGRATION PIONEER

Offering Immigration Solutions You Can Trust S

ettling abroad is one of the most life-changing and essential decisions in anyone’s life. With a desire to build a better life, moving abroad is the dream of many people and to turn this dream into reality, Immigration Pioneer provides exceptional services in Immigration and Visa Processing. The goal of Immigration Pioneer is simple: To provide immigration solutions one can trust.

PROMISING IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS IN INDIA

THE JOURNEY

With the aim to provide trustworthy immigration solutions, Immigration Pioneer is India’s leading ISO 9001:2015 Certified company which is based in New Delhi. The expert and professional team of Immigration Pioneer helps people to understand the complex visa rules and government rules & regulations of immigration and provides a hassle-free immigration journey.

Immigration Pioneer with its unmatched support and expert guidance helps customers with all immigration-related services. The company offers a wide range of expert services for all types of visas, business migration and Neutralization processes to many counties including Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many more.

Incepted in 2011, Immigration Pioneer has successfully assisted 30,000+ clients with Visas & Immigration. Along with this, the company is associated with over 80 corporate companies for their travel requirements. For its top-notch services, the company has been recognised among “India's top 10 promising consultation companies”.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Known for his operational expertise in Immigration and Visa Processing, Pawan Sharma is the Founder and CEO of Immigration Pioneer and Pioneer Holidayz. Pawan has completed his Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Travel Management.

He worked with the leading international immigration consultancies based in Delhi, Mumbai, Canada, South Africa and many more worldwide. He believes his association with international immigration consultancies gives him an edge in being able to help people with immigration needs.

With immense enthusiasm and deep knowledge of visas and immigration terrain, Pawan has established the company as a trusted name in the immigration industry.

“We have built the brand name and status of Immigration Pioneer through our service expertise and sound knowledge of the industry. Our customers recommend us

to their friends and families, catapulting us through word-of-mouth publicity. This belief and trust are what we want to inculcate for years to come,” mentions Pawan.

CORE VALUES OF THE COMPANY

Being the leading immigration service provider, Immigration Pioneer is not only a company that is at the cutting edge of Immigration but also a company for whom business ethics and values matter a lot. The distinctive values of the company stand it apart from its competitors and bring meaning to the company and its services. The core values that the company follows are: 

EXPERTISE & ACCURACY

The professional team of Immigration Pioneer includes industry experts having many years of experience and knowledge. The expert team of the company comprises Immigration lawyers and ex-Immigration officials to handle the complicated and tiring immigration process easily. “We continuously invest in our people to ensure that we remain experts in our area and only work with mates who are at the cutting edge of immigration,” says the Founder.

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SECURITY AND TRUSTWORTHINESS

Adhering to all the rules and regulations set by Government, Immigration Pioneer ensures that every process goes in the legally and ethically right direction.

Pawan mentioned, “we are tied up with many Government Registration Authorities and our affiliation with such bodies will give you a sense of security while dealing with us.”

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HONESTY & RELIABILITY

Believing in transparency and honesty, the team of Immigration Pioneer deals in a transparent manner ensuring the integrity and honour of the company. Complying with the ethics of truth and accuracy, the company builds trust among its huge client base.

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ENTHUSIASM

The expert professionals at Immigration Pioneer work with utmost dedication and enthusiasm catering to every need of the customers. Whether it is a Permanent Residency, Intra Company Transfer or a Visitor Visa, Immigration Pioneer provides solutions for all.

WHAT MAKES IMMIGRATION PIONEER UNIQUE?

The services of Immigration Pioneer are designed to make the Immigration process simple and its formalities a pleasure to complete. Ensuring comfort and the best possible assistance to the customer, Immigration Pioneer provides a contact number and mail to every customer to build a direct point of contact.

The company provides full support and answers to all enquiries of the customers so that there is no doubt left before beginning the Visa process. Immigration Pioneer offers customized support to its customers to ensure the best outcomes.

“For us, it’s much more than simply arranging visas. It’s also about creating your dreams about living, working, studying and travelling abroad true”.

Immigration Pioneer is very quick and professional when it comes to providing immigration solutions and resolves any immigration-related issue or query without any delay. Pawan Says, “we never compromise on our service, as we know that it is extremely important for customers to get success with their visa application.”

SERVICES OFFERED

Immigration Pioneer offers a plethora of Immigration services to meet all requirements of Visa and Immigration-related services. The various services of Immigration Pioneer include: 

FREE VISA ASSESSMENT

According to the needs and requirements of the customers, the expert team of Immigration Pioneer conduct research to find the best possible way solution to get the right Visa for customers’ needs. 

CORPORATE IMMIGRATION SERVICES

Immigration Pioneer offers its top-notch services in Corporate Immigration and helps customers to get a hassle-free work visa. With an efficient price and service structure, the company delivers exceptional customer satisfaction. 

ADVISORY SERVICES

Depending on the specific requirements of individual and corporate customers, the company provides its Visa Advisory Services. “We don't make fake promises and only commit to what we are really able to get along,” reiterates Pawan.

In addition to this, Immigration Pioneer also provides world-class services in Visa Preparation & Application Processing, Pre and Post Landing Services, Relocation Services and International Employment Services.

SPECIALISES IN ALL KINDS OF VISAS

Immigration Pioneer masters the art of providing any sort of Visa for South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA and the UK. Understanding the different requirements of different countries, the well-trained and experienced team of Immigration Pioneer helps people by offering solutions for all kinds of Visas : Business Visa, Life Partner Visa, Study Visa, Work Visa, Retirement Visa, Visitors Visa, Research Visa, Spouse Visa, Citizenship, & more.

“Immigration Pioneer is No-1 Visa consulting company for African visas. Since its inception, Immigration Pioneer has successfully processed more than 15000 visas for South Africa which include Critical skills Visa, Relative Permit Visa, Intracompany Transfer Permit, Business Visa, and Tourist Visa,’’ mentions Pawan.

Immigration Pioneer has sponsored various events across the world, for instance, the Celebrity Cricket TourSouth Africa with Bollywood and Tollywood celebrities, the India Day event in South Africa, TASA annual event and many social welfare programs.

ASSISTING WITH EXPERTISE IN ALL IMMIGRATION NEEDS

Immigration Pioneer serves as a helping hand to the customer with all kinds of Immigration needs. The expert services of the company facilitate fast, easy and secure processes of Immigration and enable customers with rich and convenient immigration. The company assists customers with: 

Restoring permanent residence rights  Reconsideration of applications and appeals

Immigration compliance audits

Estate planning of immigrants

Assisting foreign employees with the structuring of employment and tax benefits

And many more

The company has assisted many clients in setting up the business abroad successfully and obtaining immigration to European and African countries.

Pawan ensures, “we guarantee our client's immigration and company formation in a country of their choice, provided they are not involved in criminal activities, violation of rules of Law, or any kind of Immigration Law.”

THE ESTEMEED CLIENTELE

Immigration Pioneer believes that the secret to maintaining healthy client relationships lies in providing transparent, accurate and honest services. The company does what it believes and that is why Immigration Pioneer has a reputation as a leading immigration consultancy.

The reputed clientele of Immigration Pioneer includes Godreze Consumer, VIVO INDIA, HCL, TCS, L&T, Zensar Subex, JMR and many more.

THE ROAD AHEAD

“Excellence is of utmost importance to us since it reinforces the integrity in our processes in such a way that it becomes the foundation for our future activity and endeavours.”

With a mission to provide true, authentic and seamless immigration services, Immigration Pioneer envisions becoming a leader in the Immigration industry worldwide. The company is working diligently to shine as the most trusted, credible and reliable Immigration advisor.

Alexander Immigration Services

A Trusted Government Licensed Immigration Consultant

ander Immigration Services is among India’s Best Immigration Consultants that provide optimum solutions in the complex world of Canadian Immigration.

“We use

extensive experience, knowledge & understanding of Immigration policies, regulations and procedures to guide our clients successfully through the complex world of Canadian Immigration,” mentioned Hemalatha while emphasising the USP of the company.

the woman behind making Alexander Immigration Services the most trusted government-licensed immigration consultancy service.

She is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) licensed by the Canadian Government’s Regulatory Body CICC. She is also a proud member of CAPIC and the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.

Holding the diploma in Canadian Immigration Consulting, Hemalatha ensures that the company provides best-inclass immigration services to its client following the requisite Immigration policies, regulations and procedures.

For Alexander Immigration Services, every client is important and their confidentiality is the company’s utmost priority. This is why Hemalatha personally prefers to interact with every client through email or phone. “I have noticed that this makes my clients confident and happy as they are getting advice and interacting directly with the consultant,” iterates Hemalatha. Keeping in touch with every client, Hemalatha checks every file closely and only after thorough verification and strict vetting procedure give final approval for the further process.

THE JOURNEY

Being a Canadian immigrant herself, Hemalatha started working with a few immigration consultants who were licensed by the Canadian government to provide immigration services. That is when Hemalatha realized that there were very few immigrant consultants who honestly cared for their clients and practised ethical immigration services.

After being encouraged by her mentors, Hemalatha graduated at the age of 40 and obtained a license to practise Canadian Immigration. And finally, the day arrived in 2018 when Hemalatha incepted Alexander Immigration Services to bridge the gap persisting in ethical immigration services. Hemalatha says with pride, “Today, we have a stellar

reputation amidst our clients for providing professional services with a personal touch.”

THE EXPERT SERVICES

Alexander Immigration Services provides its expertise in all kinds of immigration needs such as visiting, studying and working in Canada. The extensive services that the company offers are Business Immigration, Citizenship, Express Entry, Immigration Consultation, Super Visa, Work Permit, Study Permit and many more.

Building on the foundation of Ethics and Transparency, the company makes clients aware of the positives and negatives before taking up a particular pathway for Canadian immigration. Hemalatha adds, “Many of our clients refer their friends to us because we were the only consultants who told them the truth and didn’t sugarcoat the reality.”

Basing the consultation on existing Canadian laws and regulations, Alexander Immigration Services makes sure that every file is handled professionally and with utmost care. And try to exceed the client's expectations by delivering great results.

ENSURING AN HONEST AND EFFORTLESS IMMIGRATION PROCESS

As a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Hemalatha attends the Professional Development courses every year to stay updated with the latest Immigration laws and policies. For an effortless immigration process, the company requests all the clients interested in temporary or permanent immigration to complete the preliminary questionnaire which is then used by the company to assess their eligibility against existing programs.

Clients book no-obligation consultations on the company’s website, in which all the possible pathways to success are discussed clearly with the client.

Hemalatha says, “Our firm ensures that the client is well aware of every step during the immigration process, in advance. This ensures that both i.e. the clients and the company set up a pathway for success rather than surprises and uncertainty.”

THE DIVERSE CLIENTELE

Adhering to transparency and business ethics, Alexander Immigration Services builds the trust and confidence of the clients. “We try and understand our client’s needs and provide optimum solutions that ensure success,” asserts Hemalatha. The key to success for Alexander Immigration Services is efficient communication and transparency coupled with sincere efforts to achieve the client's goals.

Alexander Immigration Services is associated with a huge client base from all over the world including India, Singapore, Bangladesh, the UK, Malaysia, South Africa, Qatar, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, Canada and many more to the list.

FEATHERS IN THE CAP

With hard work and firm determination, Alexander Immigration Services build its reputation as one of the best Immigration service providers in the industry. The diligent efforts of the company are recognized by some of the most prestigious awards such as:

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Scarborough Mirror’s Readers Choice Awards 2020 for the Best Immigration Consultancy/Lawyer 

Scarborough Mirror’s Readers Choice Awards 2021 under the Best Legal Services

Scarborough Mirror’s Readers Choice Awards 2021 under the Overall Professional Services 

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Scarborough Mirror’s Readers Choice Awards 2022 under the Overall Professional Services

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Consumer Choice Award 2022 for Business Excellence in the category of Immigration Consulting

DID YOU JUST NOTICE FEWER CHIPS IN YOUR CHIPS PACKET?

Do you often feel that the packet of your favourite potato chips has reduced in size? Or that your shampoo bottle emptied earlier than usual. Don’t worry, you are not the only one who thinks that there is a lesser quantity in the product in comparison to what it used to be. In economics, this phenomenon is termed ‘Shrinkflation’. You must have come across this word on social media recently. It is trending right now across the world.

Everything, right from grocery items to snacks, tissues, yoghurts and beverages, Shrinkflation hits them all. If you haven’t heard the term but can relate to the abovesaid problems, let us help you understand this.

WHAT IS SHRINKFLATION?

Let’s first understand what shrinkflation is and how is it affecting our pocket and make us spend more for the same quantity of product.

Shrinkflation is a clever tactic used by brands to reduce the cost of the product by downsizing the quantity of the product. It is a sneaky way for the brands to increase the prices of the product without actually raising the prices. In Shrinkflation, instead of raising the price, brands reduce the quantity of the same product to prevent customers from scaring off by the new prices. So in a nutshell, brands are selling consumers lesser products at the same price.

Experts believe that shrinkflation is a form of inflation that consumers are not supposed to see. But, recently consumers started noticing the change in the quantity of their products. Now their product comes in a lesser quantity than earlier. Since savvy consumers know how brands are sneaking the price rises under the mask of shrinkflation, they are creating awareness among other people of their purchasing behaviour.

CONSUMERS TAKING NOTICE

You might be thinking if brands use this strategy to earn more benefits then it might not be something that started recently. It was always there. But the recent economic conditions led to changes in consumers’ buying behaviour.

With the sky rocketing price of almost everything, consumers are now becoming extra sensitive to higher prices. This is the reason why in the modern-day scenario, shrinkflation comes under the radar of the customers and not going unnoticed.

In addition to this, various media channels are also covering the practice of shrinkflation. Experts believe that over the years, companies used the shrinkflation for Cereals, snacks, coffees, tissues and ice creams to maintain their prices at a certain level.

According to the survey conducted by Morning Consult in the U.S, the top category affected by the shrinkflation includes Snacks, Pantry Items, Frozen Foods, Meat and Bread & Pastries. Reacting to shrinkflation, consumers experience a shrinking of pack sizes of 51% in chips, 37% in cereals, 29%

in candy bars and almost 26% in toilet papers.

Responding to the higher prices, 38% of the consumers are shopping less frequently and 43% of the consumers are buying less than what they used to. Some consumers are opting out to buy things that are not essential and 50% of the shoppers have switched to brands with lower prices to save money.

EFFECT OF INFLATION COMES INTO THE PICTURE

Due to rising inflation, the prices of food, gas, rent, fuel and every other thing are witnessing a sharp spike. And to cope with these rising prices, companies practise shrinkflation and deceive customers into believing that despite the rising prices there aren’t any changes in the product of their company. To maintain the profit margin along with their customers, brands shrink the packet sizes of the product. While consumers remain unaware of the concept of shrinkflation, companies keep making huge profits by reducing the quantity of their products.

But now the times have changed and consumers are getting aware of the companies' sneaky strategies and expressing their shrinkflation-related outrage openly. Yelp Economic Average reports in their recent survey found out that for the very first time, consumers are mentioning the word shrinkflation in their reviews posted on the website.

Keeping the change under the radar, apart from downsizing the quantity of the products, companies use other alternatives also. To prevent the price hike of a product, companies often rebrand their packaging or reformulate the ingredients of the product. For instance, you all must remember that earlier Dairy Milk chocolate used to come with golden foil inside its outer wrapper. Now, the gold foil is missing from its packaging. This is how companies find other alternatives to save expenses.

FINAL WORDS

The trick of shrinkflation appeals to brands because the small details go unnoticed by the customers without harming their image and for that matter, their profit margins too. Edgar Dworsky (Consumer Advocate & Founder of Consumer World) indicates that shrinkflation is something that won’t disappear even in the future. Inflation or no inflation, Shrinkflation will continue to haunt the customers.

DELHIVERY

n the contemporary world, consumers are prioritizing convenience and ease of service. Many companies are coming to the forefront to provide comfort and ease to their customers. A perfect example of this is Delhivery, a wellknown e-commerce startup that has transformed delivery services.

Established in 2011, Delhivery is a leading logistics and supply chain services company in India. With a vision to become the operating system for the commerce sector in India, Delhivery, via a combination of world-class infrastructure, highest quality logistics operations, and cutting-edge engineering, was

Whatever systems and processes we have built, we always keep our clients, partners, and vendors in the loop and think how they can interact with it and leverage our technology and capabilities to get things done.

KAPIL BHARATI Co-Founder & CTO, Delhivery

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started by a bunch of engineers - Kapil Bharati, Mohit Tandon, Sahil Barua, Bhavesh Manglani, and Suraj Saharan.

Delhivery has successfully fulfilled over 1.4 billion orders across India. In the last 10 years, Delhivery has expanded itself to almost every area possible. It has 21 automated sort centres, 93 fulfilment centres, 68 hubs, 2948 direct delivery centres, and a team of 58000 people that make it possible to deliver 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

WHAT MAKES DELHIVERY DIFFERENT FROM THE REST?

With a mission to enable customers to operate flexible, reliable and resilient supply chains at the lowest & affordable costs, Team Delhivery is working round the clock. Here are some reasons which position the company different in the logistics market:

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Extensive Reach: Delhivery has built a nationwide network with a presence in every state, servicing over 18000 pin codes.

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Quality Service: It provides realtime shipment tracking visibility, free setup, and smooth COD remittance.

SERVICES PROVIDED

Delhivery offers a wide range of supply chain services to meet various business needs.

M ISSION OF THE COMPANY

Delhivery provides products and services with the aim of building trust and improving the lives of consumers, enterprises, and a growing team of employees and partners. It brings cost-efficient and pan India reaches to the businesses of over 17000 customers.

Delhivery is on a mission to shrink time and distance to make the world a smaller place for customers.

AWARDS AND MILESTONES

Delhivery has bagged many coveted awards. Some of them are: 

“Startup of the Year” at ET Startup Awards 2019. 

Mahindra Transport Excellence Award in 2018. 

Young Turk Start-up of the Year at the 11th India Business Leader Awards in 2016.

Proving itself by providing excellent customer service since 2011, Delhivery is now becoming one of the prominent companies in the logistics industry.

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Easy Integration with sales channels: It has integrated with Shopify, Openkart, WooCommerce, and Magento.

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Low Rate of Returns: It ensures minimal logistics cost, reduction in returns through RTO predictor, and proactive identification of at-risk customers.

DELIVERING GOODS THE RIGHT WAY JUBILEE

ubilee Shipping and Forwarding, a renowned name in the logistics industry has a reputation for delivering end-to-end solutions for all kinds of logistic needs of the customer. Adding a new dimension to the industry, Jubilee develops a collaborative logistics network to offer flexible and efficient logistics solutions.

Incepted in 2000, Jubilee offers its exceptional services with an aim to transform the world of Indian logistics. Jubilee is currently operating in more than 50 countries with a close-knit network and therefore stands tall among the industry leaders.

JNANDA KUMAR Founder and Director, Jubilee

We, at Jubilee Shipping and Forwarding, help customers to navigate successfully in the complex world of logistics.

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Jubilee offers world-class solutions with in-depth knowledge and a state-ofthe-art IT system. Catering integrated door-to-door services, the company also offers tailor-made logistics solutions to meet the needs of every customer. Specialising in end-to-end supply chain management solutions and intercontinental air freight and ocean freight shipments, Jubilee Shipping and Forwarding successfully handles 100+ shipments every month.

A PASSIONATE LOGISTIC PARTNER

With a passion and enthusiasm to solve the complexity of the logistics industry, Jubilee transforms ideas into effective solutions. The passion of the team motivates it to find better and smarter ways of doing things that drive the company to enjoy the desired outcomes.

Jubilee has the ability to tackle every new challenge with innovative ideas, extensive knowledge and expertise. “Whether your company is a multinational or a smaller enterprise serving international markets, our Jubilee Customer service team understands your needs and is determined to make the seemingly impossible become possible,” says Nanda Kumar.

MEET THE MAN BEHIND THE COMPANY

Nanda Kumar, the Founder and Director of Jubilee, defines the vision and roadmap of the company. With

extensive industry experience, he enriches Jubilee with his industry insights and knowledge.

As a Director of the company, Nanda ensures that the services of the company align with the industry standard, directions and regulations. With the help of Nanda’s knowledge and expertise in the industry, Jubilee positions itself among the top industry players.

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE COMPANY

Backed by the support of a highly skilled and professional team, Jubilee ensures the timely delivery of shipments. Rendering a wide array of logistics services across the country, Jubilee proficiently caters to every type of logistic need of the clients. The exceptional services of the company include: 

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Jubilee’s wide network of freight and customs clearance around the world makes the process of freight forwarding a lot smoother. Providing optimum quality services within the simulated time and effective costing is what makes the freight forwarding services of the company more prominent and unique than the rest of the companies.

According to the requirements of the customers, Jubilee offers customised solutions across multiple locations. The matchless services of the company

ensure prompt delivery with utmost professionalism and commitment. 

SHIPPING AND FORWARDING

Providing a full array of shipping services, the company offers the best possible solution which is flexible, cost-effective and customer-centric. With the help of local expert teams and shipping partners at any destination worldwide, Jubilee fulfils the demand of ocean freight operations. The best-in-class expertise of local teams spread across the country.

The team of Jubilee is highly professional with knowledge and skilled expertise in the Shipping and Forwarding domain. Jubilee earns the trust and confidence of its customers with excellent capabilities, reasonable prices and integrated sea freight services.

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CUSTOM CLEARING

All the good has to go through a customs clearance process before getting shipped for inspection. To make the process of customs clearance a lot easier and smoother, Jubilee provides a hasslefree custom clearance service.

The company assist its customers throughout the process of customs clearance, right from the beginning to the end. Jubilee complies with all the rules and regulations of custom clearance and facilitates an effortless and secure clearance process.

In addition to this, Jubilee also provides its top-notch services in Custom House, a Shipping agency for international, Console Shipping and Cargo Shipping.

MOVING THE WAY FORWARD

Jubilee offers round-the-clock service, 24x7 to support every logistic need of the customers. The supportive team of Jubilee is always ready to help its customers at any hour. Jubilee is on a mission to provide on-time, safe and secure delivery of products through its expert services. Perfectly blending efficient operations with effective management, Jubilee is heading on the path of becoming an industry leader with each passing day.

On a Mission To Make Shipping Simple And Seamless For Businesses Worldwide

Our aim is to create a brand that online sellers use for anything and everything related to logistics. The company’s goal is to help become growth drivers to their sellers and not just logistics service providers.

ogistics has never been easy in India but many logistics companies are making shipping and logistics simple and seamless for every Indian business. Pickrr is one of them. It is India’s No. 1 fastest-growing end-to-end logistics and technology startup that acts as a courier aggregator and gives access to all leading courier providers in India. It was founded in 2015 by IIT and ISB Alumni with strong entrepreneurial backgrounds and deep domain expertise. Pickrr was founded by Ankit Kaushik (Co-Founder and COO), Gaurav Mangla (Co-Founder and CTO) and Rhitiman Majumder (Co-Founder, and CEO).

Co-Founder Pickrr

RHITIMAN MAJUMDER

Its SaaS platform acts as a virtual logistics arm for its clients and recommends the most reliable and efficient delivery platform that is capable of taking care of all the hassles right from picking up any product to delivering it to the desired destination. Pickrr observes the best safety practices and ensures that all the orders are delivered securely. It has partnered with carriers who have a specialisation in handling dispatches of all nature to ensure zero damage during transit. However, if there occurs a rare case of unfulfilled deliveries, the company provides claims up to the agreed claim amount.

Pickrr’s automated solutions let sellers integrate consistently with their online shops on Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, and more than 20 logistics providers directly.

FOUNDATION OF THE COMPANY

Gaurav used to work in Ironway where he met Ankit. Rhitiman also used to be a Manager in Ironway. After leaving Ironway, Gaurav and Ankit founded a company dealing with hiring but they sold the idea and came to Delhi where they met Rhitiman and decided to start Pickrr as a pick-pack delivery service. Initially, Pickrr existed as a hyperlocal delivery model but the focus was later shifted towards sellers- SME and MSMEs. After that, Pickrr never looked back and is constantly growing at a fast pace.

Ankit handles the operations and logistics part, Rithiman looks towards business, sales, and finance part while Gaurav focuses on the product part. The company’s operation mainly started in Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida, and then it expanded to Jaipur, Bangalore, and Mumbai. The company is planning to grow more in the coming years.

WHAT MAKES PICKRR UNIQUE IN THE MARKET?

Pickrr promises the widest coverage, best rates, and higher profit margins with its AI-powered order processing software.

Pickrr can ship anything and anywhere in India across 26,000+ Indian PIN codes and 200+ countries worldwide.

It ships unlimited orders from multiple warehouses by road, sea, or air depending on the preference of the clients.

Clients can monitor the shipping performance of all orders through comprehensive daily and weekly reports.

It lets its clients choose from a variety of specially designed weight slabs between 500 grams to 10 kilograms to suit their shipping needs.

It helps in achieving rapid business growth through improved cash flows with its customizable and automated billing cycles. It ensures bulk transfer remittances to the account within 2 days of order delivery.

COURIER PARTNERS

Pickrr works with many shipping partners across India to ensure that its clients get efficient and quick order fulfilment. Its partners include Bluedart, Ekart, FedEx, Delhivery, Ecom Express,

ECOMMERCE INTEGRATIONS

To ensure streamlined and optimised order management, Pickrr offers integrations with a variety of e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Insta Mojo, Zoho, Amazon, Magento, WooCommerce, Click Post, StoreHippo, and many more.

CHALLENGES FACED BY THE COMPANY

Pickrr faced a lot of challenges in the initial phases. When it was launched, in one to two months, it partnered with 1mg, India’s one of the largest pharmacy networks. Pickrr did not have a licence for distributing medicines and it was realised after delivering 10,000 packets. So, it faced a lot of problems and even ended up losing money because of unawareness. But Pickrr somehow managed to overcome each challenge it faced and now is becoming one of the most successful logistics companies in India.

WHY PICKRR IS THE RIGHT CHOICE?

Plugin/API integration with all major channels such as Shopify, Magento, Unicommerce, WooCommerce etc.

Intelligent courier allocation

Full Analytics across all couriers

Automatic NDR panel

Weight reconciliation tool ensuring no overcharging errors

Real-time customisable tracking page

Full on-call key account manager support without order commitment

COD/Invoicing solution with future cash flow prediction

Undoubtedly, Since 2015, Pickrr has passionately evolved as a committed logistics company. It is contributing a lot

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An Ethical Concern Or Just A Buzz?

There is a lot of debate going on about the practice of ‘Moonlighting’. Moonlighting is a term that has gained momentum in the post-pandemic era, people are now taking up side jobs to earn an additional income. But if moonlighting serves as a helping hand for the employees why is it bothering the employers so much and why there is so much fuss around this trend? In this article, we will address, why employers think that moonlighting is unethical and employees who are involved in such activities are breaking the law. But first, let's understand what is moonlighting.

WHAT IS M OONLIGHTING?

If a person takes up a side job in addition to his/her regular employment, it is considered moonlighting. The term is known as moonlighting because usually the extra job is performed either at night or on weekends, after regular working hours, hence the term is associated with the moon and lighting. With the rising inflation and demands, the primary reason why people engage in moonlighting activities is to earn extra money to meet their financial needs. Apart from that, adding an additional skills and experience can be one of the reasons behind moonlighting.

However, moonlighting is not a new concept among white-collar professionals. Before this, people were taking up extra work apart from their full-time work. So why these words are making headlines now and why most businesses are against the idea of moonlighting? This term has recently become the hottest trend and has divided the entire business community.

The majority of the working professionals and a few companies support the concept of moonlighting. While most companies including the big tech companies are against this side hustle culture.

ETHICAL OR NOT?

Let’s see how companies are reacting to moonlighting and the whole ideology behind it!

The entire debate gained momentum in India when the food delivery giant, Swiggy introduced the new policy for its employees stating that its employees can take up an extra job after work hours following certain guidelines and restrictions. But the policy clearly mentions that the extra jobs of the employees should not affect the employee’s full-time job and productivity in any manner. This notice by Swiggy sparked debate among business professionals and companies claiming that moonlighting is not an ethical practice.

Among the pool of moonlighting criticism, the one that remains in the spotlight is the email by the tech giant, Infosys. With the subject line, “No two-timing, no moonlighting,” the company clearly warns its employees against moonlighting. The company also made it very clear that if anyone finds out to be involved in moonlighting activities, it will lead to direct termination of employment.

lighting comes from Wipro Chairman, Rishad Premji who said, it is "cheatingplain and simple". The CEO of TCS, N Ganapathy Subramaniam also forms a similar opinion and considers moonlighting, an ethical issue.

However, some companies disagree with the statement that moonlighting is an ethical issue. MD of Tech Mahindra, CP Gurnani, stated that his company most probably makes a policy allowing its employees to pursue multiple jobs. He said that it is necessary to keep changing with the times. He further adds, "I welcome disruption in the ways we work."

IS MOONLIGHTING LEGAL IN INDIA?

There is no firm law in India that prohibits one from doing multiple jobs. However, the experts raise concerns regarding confidentiality and breach of privacy because the employee is engaged in multiple jobs of similar nature.

Working from home has increased the possibility of moonlighting depending upon the nature of the job, employment agreement and other confidential norms of the company.

Some experts advocate the fact that moonlighting is illegal in India, there were cases in the past where courts permitted employers to terminate employment when the employee was caught doing multiple jobs. This restriction can be implemented under the Factories Act, Section 60, which states double employment is illegal. However, this law is not applicable in the IT sector in all states of India.

believe that companies cannot terminate the employee for moonlighting as long as the person is doing it after working hours. So, employees can do whatever they want and the company has no right to restrict them.

However, an employee must have gone through the policies and procedures mentioned in the contract carefully. If there is a clause in the contract that restricts an employee from dual or multiple employment, the company has the complete right of employment termination of a person who gets caught moonlighting.

FINAL WORDS

It is true that moonlighting is not something new but an old technique that gives employees an opportunity to earn extra income. But the pandemic of 2020 paves the way for employees to explore other sources of income. And the work-from-home setting gives them the opportunity and time to indulge in multiple employment opportunities.

The whole business community is divided on the whole ideology of moonlighting. On one side, white-collar professionals and employees are liking this trend because it is beneficial for them and provides extra support financially. While this trend is becoming a matter of concern for companies because they fear the breach of confidential information through employees while working for multiple clients.

It is tough to say who is right and who is wrong in this whole matter. Both sides support their opinions with valid points. In this whole debate, one thing is for sure, this whole controversy is not going to end soon.

PRIMETIME

he logistics industry in India is evolving rapidly with the expansion of the transportation network and robust technological change, inching India closer to becoming a global transport hub. PrimeTime Logi Services caters to every need and want of the Indian logistics industry by providing a comprehensive range of International Freight Services and Logistics Solutions for global shipping needs.

ENSURING EXPRESS FREIGHT FORWARDING SERVICES

PrimeTime Logi Services was incorporated in 2018 and in a short span of time, the company has successfully completed more than 345 projects. The incremental growth of PrimeTime is due to express freight forwarding services

customized, scalable services to cater to the needs of the highly unpredictable market conditions of modern times. From complex supply chain solutions to door-to-door freight forwarding movements, PrimeTime Logi has the wherewithal to fulfil its client’s needs.

MEET THE LOGISTICS EXPERTS

Discovering their true passion for Logistics and Supply Chain, Gaurav Agarwal and Neel Mehta, laid the foundation of PrimeTime Logi Services in 2018.

Gaurav’s interest in logistics was ignited by his mentor who made him aware of his ability to read custom policies, the implication of knowledge and benefiting the homegrown industries to achieve seamless logistical movement in terms of imports & exports. Neel’s entrepreneurial mindset was set on the logistics sector even before he started working. His passion for logistics took him from starting his career as an intern at a custom house agent to now as a Director of the company which he co-founded within seven years.

Having deep knowledge and years of experience in the industry, both partners are taking PrimeTime Logi Services to a new high with their excellent strategic planning and impeccable execution.

WHY PRIMETIME LOGI SERVICES?

Maintaining the quality and efficiency of the logistics solutions, PrimeTime Logi Services becomes a trusted name in the industry with the highest level of excellence in delivery. Gaurav says, “we

specialises in: 

Flexible transportation solutions

Reducing customer freight costs

Ensuring superior customer service

Highly competitive price

THE SERVICE PORTFOLIO

In order to provide express door-to-door services customized as per the customer’s needs, PrimeTime Logi Services has achieved optimum operational expertise. The wide range of the company’s services includes:  FREIGHT FORWARDING

PrimeTime Logi Services puts its best foot forward to ensure the smooth processing of shipments around the globe. A highly proficient team of PrimeTime Logi Services ensures the systematic and planned movement of goods with a well-established network of global partners.

With extensive coverage in over 80 countries across the globe, the Freight Forwarding services of PrimeTime Logi Services include Air/Ocean, LCL/FCL, Door to Door, ODC, Dangerous Good movements and many more. 

CUSTOM CLEARANCE

PrimeTime Logi Services has a firm presence in all major ports in India. The well-experienced and professional clearing agents have the expertise to strive for perfect execution of the custom clearance services.

Facilitating an effortless and secure customs clearance, PrimeTime Logi Services has expertise in handling a

variety of goods. The company proficiently handles complicated activities such as SVB Registration & Finalisation, Second-hand goods clearance, Dangerous Goods clearance, Re-imports and Re-exports, Direct port delivery clearance and others.

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TRANSPORTATION

To ensure the safe and secure delivery of cargo, the company arranges suitable vehicles according to the shapes and sizes of the shipment. “Our in-depth knowledge of the Indian subcontinent and international markets and routes enables us to provide customers with the reassurance that their goods are in safe hands at all times,” states Mr Gaurav Agarwal.

PrimeTime Logi Services provides effective consolidation solutions for greater flexibility. In addition to this, the company also provides door-to-door transportation services to customers in Pan India. 

WAREHOUSING

Leveraging the strategic locations, PrimeTime Logi Services offers consistent, reliable and efficient warehousing services. Providing the best warehousing facilities to importers and exporters, the company fulfils the requirements of space, storage, faster order response and minimum inventory levels. The efficient warehousing facility of the company includes CBM basis Storage, Round clock security, IT Enables Services - MIS and Equipped Product Handling of Hazardous & General Cargo.

Additionally, PrimeTime Logi Services also provides its services in AEOs & DPD Registrations, Export Promotion of Capital Goods, Advance Licensing, Vessel Chartering, and more.

“The company focuses on streamlining processes, faster turnaround and creating an infrastructure for clients who more often than not look at Multinational companies for transparency and efficiency,” iterates Neel.

THE ROAD AHEAD

With the aim to excel in the path of the logistics industry, PrimeTime Logi Services exhibits customer-centricity and world-class expertise through ingenuity and technology. The vision of the company is to emerge as a global leader known for its pioneering solutions in the logistics industry worldwide. PrimeTime Logi Services is delivering customer delight for a simplified logistics movement and will continue to do so to position itself as one of the top logistics solutions providers.

TRIPATH LOGISTICS

YOUR PREFERRED PARTNER FOR ALL LOGISTICS NEEDS

The Indian logistics market has witnessed a major jump resulting in robust growth with the highest share in the freight forwarding market. Logistics companies are investing in enhancing and diversifying their services to meet the rising demand. One such company that entered this race in 2014 is Tripath Logistics. Think of a faraway place anywhere in the world and Tripath Logistics can get the goods delivered.

One of the fastest emerging logistics solutions providers, Tripath Logistics specialises in delivering efficient, reliable and customer-oriented comprehensive solutions tailored to customers’ needs.

SREEDHAR

We attribute our success in the logistics industry to a highly skilled dedicated workforce, our persistent focus on quality, constant improvisation on products and services and incorporation of information technology in whatever we do.

PRABHANJAN

Marketing Director, Tripath Logistics

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The company is built on the premise of 'Efficiency and Trust'. It covers various aspects of logistical solutions, including air/ocean freight logistics, warehousing, ground transportation and on-and-offsite assistance.

MEET THE TEAM BEHIND TRIPATH’S SUCCESS

“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it,” these must be Prabhanjan Sreedhar’s favourite quote to live by, as every employee that Prabhanjan has picked for Tripath is the best fit. The young and dynamic team at Tripath consists of a skilled and experienced group of professionals who have come together to utilise their time and resources in developing a company that stands by its principles.

“Our constant endeavour to adapt to rapidly changing business scenarios, handle any unexpected challenges, use our knowledge and expertise to enforce continuous improvement, improve customer satisfaction, and build confidence has helped us become where we are today,” mentions Prabhanjan. He further adds, “In just a few years of its inception, Tripath has become one of the most preferred partners for logistical and cargo services.”

Prabhanjan Sreedhar is the Marketing Director of Tripath Logistics who oversees and stirs marketing strategies with an overall objective of strengthening the market position of the company.

SUCCESS IN NUMBERS

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Serving more than 1,00,000 shipments each year with expert logistics solutions

of freight and makes sure that it reaches the desired destination complying with all customs and regulatory provisions.

Air Freight: Highly skilled experts at Tripath, master the handling of all aspects of freight export shipments. The company offers a range of direct and indirect shipment options and Door-todoor service with other options available, Defined lead times, and End-to-end visibility.

Ocean Freight: The company provides shipping services from over 300 ports to many small and medium-sized businesses worldwide with a major objective of simplifying end-to-end logistics in the process.

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CUSTOMS BROKERAGE

As a compliance-driven organisation, Tripath understands and addresses the intricacies of trade regulations and agreements at the global, regional, local, and national levels. Under Customs Clearance Services, Tripath facilitates an effortless and secure customs clearance process.

 WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION

Understanding the significance of warehousing and distribution in the supply chain, Tripath provides top-notch inventory management and order fulfilment that allow seamless global logistics solutions. 

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

clock to deliver innovative solutions and business value to combat complex logistics Ecosystems.

“Our customer interface is built in such a way that it provides our customers with the tools needed to efficiently and proactively manage their global supply chain,” mentions Prabhanjan.

FEATHERS IN THE CAP

Tripath is designed on five core values: Operational Excellence, Customer Centric, Product Leadership, Trust & Leadership and this is what positions Tripath different from the rest of the market players. Tripath has been the recipient of many coveted awards. Some of them are:

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New Enterprise Of The Year (International Logistics) Award at the 2015 Leaders Awards

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‘Emerging Freight Forwarder’ Award at India Cargo Awards West & South 2016

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‘Most Promising Brand’ at the 5th SMEs Excellence Awards 2017

ON A MISSION TO BECOME ‘PREFERRED PARTNER OF CHOICE’

Tripath envisions delivering cutting-edge Logistical Solutions to help businesses and societies flourish.

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Covering more than 150 locations around the world

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A strong & experienced team of more than 200 employees

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A turnover of 167 Cr in FY 2020-21

A PERFECT SOLUTION FOR ALL LOGISTICS NEEDS

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Team Tripath ensures careful handling

With extensive experience in transportation management, team Tripath offers Transportation planning and vehicle scheduling, Documentation management, Transport booking, Carrier capacity planning & management, Distribution management, Transport event management, Dedicated delivery services, and Network analysis and design services.

USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR INCREASING EFFICIENCY

The IT Team at Tripath works round the

In Prabhanjan’s words, “Our integrated logistics solutions are built on quick, on-time and reliable delivery, tailored according to your needs & requirements, without compromising on quality. Tripath Logistics, not just aims to build and sustain a lifelong relationship, but ensures to stand by its words.”

Tripath Logistics is currently operating in India, Germany, France, USA, UAE, Brazil, and Chile and is planning to set its footprints in many other countries of the globe.

Delivery addresses the inefficiencies of the traditional logistics market, builds sustainable competitive advantages for SMEs, in turn, providing a one-stop solution for all types of logistic needs.”

Sourabh Chatterjee Executive Director, Uncle Delivery

rom getting a charger or important document that you forgot, to helping in shifting bigger items like furniture & sofa and moving business packages from the warehouse, Uncle Delivery is the go-to delivery app on which customers can rely on!

Uncle Delivery caters to every delivery need with the widest range of vehicles on its app - from bikes to 3-wheelers & bigger trucks. Transforming the way goods are transported in and around the cities, Uncle Delivery is a young and enthusiastic on-demand logistics start-up with presence in different cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad.

Incepted in 2021, Uncle Delivery has built a tremendous client base in such a short span of time with over 113,000 drivers and 34,000 users. The organisation has also been recognized by the

of any logistic company, for last-mile logistic needs. “Uncle Delivery provides on-call support as well as you can track the vehicle on their app,” shares Sarvesh Tiwari, an Uncle Delivery user.

UNCLE DELIVERY ON A GROWTH TRAJECTORY

It is not easy for any company to win the trust of its clients however Uncle Delivery shines as a rising star in the logistics industry by building the trust

“Uncle

Sangar, another user, acknowledges that using the Uncle Delivery app has helped him save 50% of his transportation cost. “Within just one year of inception, we have seen a growth of 566% in monthly orders and 430% in monthly revenue,” shares the Executive Director of Uncle Delivery.

“Our USP is that we have a ‘Moonlight’ policy for our Partners i.e the Drivers. Our delivery partners do not require to be employed with us or to be solely working with us, in the absolute sense they are our Business Partners, free to choose their working hours, number of orders and even the orders they want to accept! We do not penalize them for not being active. We ensure good service to users by having over supply of drivers rather than penalizing drivers to make them compliant. Thus, we maintain balance by offering affordable fare for users and high earnings for drivers,” shares Sourabh.

MEET THE MAN BEHIND UNCLE DELIVERY

Founded in the post-pandemic period, Uncle Delivery has grown manifold under the exceptional leadership of Mr Sourabh Chatterjee. Sourabh carries with him over 20 years of vast experience in the logistics & SMEs

nd therefore excels in enriching insights and leadership skills.

Starting his professional journey as a Sales Executive, over the years Sourabh has gained excellence in various business domains including Business Strategy & Planning, Distribution & Business Development, Customer Strategy, Operation & HR. It is his expertise and valuable inputs that have resulted in the company’s significant growth & expansion. With the focused aim of continually driving aggressive growth for the company, Sourabh leads the team diligently to position Uncle Delivery as a formidable player in the on-demand logistics and quick commerce space.

TAKING THE FRONT SEAT IN THE LOGISTICS SECTOR

Perfectly blending the conventional traits with technology, Uncle Delivery provides affordable delivery solutions for all kinds of logistic requirements. The company operates with the help of two sets of Apps, one for the Users and the other for the Partners (Drivers). With the help of AI and on-ground market surveillance, Uncle Delivery ensures the perfect delivery experience by matching the user’s order with the best-priced supply (Driver).

In an effort to take their business to the next level, Uncle Delivery has recently launched their extensive marketing campaign ‘Har Delivery Ka Companion’ ahead of the festive season. The campaign focuses on positioning Uncle Delivery as a synonym for Speed, Variety of Fleets, Reliability and Cost Effective delivery service anytime, anywhere.

THE STRONG PILLARS OF UNCLE DELIVERY

Uncle Delivery’s growing team of 500+ employees in just a year of its inception only proves the pace of progress the company has set for itself. Being led by the finest leaders & industry experts, the senior team of Uncle Delivery includes: 

Mr Sourabh Chatterjee, Executive Director 

Mr Farid Ahmed, Head of People Operations & Administration 

Mrs Gargi Basu, Head of Customer Experience & Supply COE 

Mr Goutham Raam, Head of Marketing & Growth 

Mr Ruchir Pradhan, Head of Finance

Sourabh iterates, “The leadership team brings to the table not just vast experience & expertise from distinctive domains but also sets the right example of leading with empathy, innovation, integrity & ownership that lie at the core of Uncle Delivery’s mission statement.”

THE PATH AHEAD

Talking about the marketing efforts, channels of distribution & campaign budget, Sourabh adds, “Our marketing budget for the next 3 months is about 40% of our projected revenue. The campaign is targeted to an age-group of 20 to 65 years, small business owners & enterprises and to anyone & everyone with a delivery need. It is also planned to be promoted widely on the outdoor & radio front and across the digital & social platforms. Our message is clear & concise - Need something picked up & dropped? Uncle Delivery hai na, your Har Delivery Ka Companion!”

Uncle Delivery is also working to expand in other Tier 1 & Tier 2 cities, Enterprise business (with API integration), and Intercity business. With the mission of becoming a financially self-sustained, leading on-demand logistic aggregator in India by 2023, Uncle Delivery surely has a promising future ahead in the logistics industry.

It’s not easy to maintain a 31-year-old friendship but the billionaires, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are setting a benchmark for every group of friends out there. Two men who bonded for their common love for Mathematics and Numbers in 1991 today share one of the most lovable friendship.

Since they both met, they have found time to play countless games of bridge, enjoyed meals with each other at McDonald’s and looked at each other for many valuable advice. And you will be surprised to know that Gates also had Warren’s number on speed dial at his office.

WHAT ACTUALLY LED TO FRIENDSHIP?

Every friendship story is different. Bill’s and Warren’s tale of friendship was no different.

On July 5th, 1991, Gates’s mother, Mary had invited the late Meg Greenfield, a Washington Post editor, to her home. Greenfield was also supposed to bring her friend Warren Buffett with her.

Gates didn’t want to join but because Greenfield was also bringing the late Post publisher Katharine Graham, he agreed to join them. Gates was interested in the Post's history.

“I didn’t even want to meet Warren because I thought, ‘Hey, this guy buys and sells things, and so he found imperfections in terms of markets – that’s not value added to society, that’s a zero-sum game that is almost parasitic.’ That was my view before I met him ... he wasn’t going to tell me about inventing something,” 66 years old billionaire said at the DealBook conference in 2019.

Besides, Buffett also didn’t particularly want to meet Gates. But both of them

the questions Buffett asked him during their meeting. Meanwhile, Gates asked Buffett to buy stocks in Microsoft and Intel. And that is how the world saw the rise of a deep friendship between the two billionaires.

HERE’S WHAT BUFFETT TAUGHT GATES

Bill Gates has learned quite a few important business lessons from Warren but these 3 lessons from him have always been useful for the billionaire.

 ALWAYS LOOK AT THE BIGGER PICTURE

When Gates first met Warren, the former’s instinct was to focus on the surface of his success: picking and investing in stocks. But Gates took no time in learning the deepest reason behind the success of Buffett. It’s about the big picture of a business that Warren always focuses on. Gates admits that Buffett has a whole framework for business thinking that is quite powerful.

Buffett aims high by focusing on the overall growth of the market rather than the day-to-day details. As difficult as it may sound to develop big-picture thinking, here’s how you can do it;

(a) Block your calendar when you are most creative and spend some time thinking about bigger goals

(b) There are always two sides to every thought. Start analysing things from different angles and perspectives

“No matter how much money you have, you can’t buy more time. There are only 24 hours in everyone’s day. Warren has a keen sense of this. He doesn’t let his calendar get filled with useless meetings,” writes his dearest friend Bill. And that is how Buffett taught Bill Gates to always value and protect time as it is quite precious.

If you also want to manage your time in the best possible way, try to:

(a) Follow a pre-planned routine and prioritize what’s important

(b) Set a time limit to complete your task within the specified time

(c) Always set goals that are attainable and measurable

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TRANSPARENCY

IS THE KEY

Honest communication keeps investors and shareholders happy. Warren takes time every year to send a letter to his stakeholders offering business and investing insights and this habit got effortlessly inculcated in Gates’s mind as well. Realising the value and power of transparency, Gates got inspired by Warren to start doing the same.

Here’s how you can maintain transparency with your stakeholders:

(a) Include your key stakeholders in important decisions and milestones

(b) Communicate with them on a consistent basis

(c) Educate your stakeholders so that they know what to expect

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Supam Maheshwari, XpressBees is an e-commerce logistics company catering to end-to-end supply chain solutions. It is India’s fastest-growing B2B, B2C, cross-border, and third-party logistics service provider. XpressBees consists of a passionate group of self-starting entrepreneurs, A-players, and experts from the specialisation of the modern

industry. It is currently delivering over 3 Million shipments per day across the world. It has 3000+ offices and service centres, 52+ airport connections, 35000+ feet on street, and 2500+ network cities.

PORTFOLIO OF SERVICES

1. B2C EXPRESS

With more than 100 years of collective experience in e-commerce leadership,

logistics

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AMITAVA SAHA Co-Founder and CEO, XpressBees

it provides efficient product delivery. Under B2C Express service, it offers: 

Tested & robust end-to-end operations 

Same-Day Delivery (SDD) / Next-Day Delivery (NDD)

Smart transportation planning & delivery framework

Seamless Reverse Logistics

2. B2B EXPRESS

XpressBees specializes in innovative supply chain solutions. Under B2B Express service, it offers:

Multi-modal transport solutions

Bespoke service designed to suit each unique client's need  Delivery Partners of choice for new products, launches & trial phases

3. CROSS BORDER LOGISTICS

XpressBees provides a simple, seamless, and door-to-door cross-border suite of services with an aim of bridging the gap between India and the rest of the world.

XpressBees offers: 

Multi-modal transport solutions –air, surface, and sea

Express fulfilment 

Consolidation centres 

Free trade warehousing infrastructures

XpressBees offers complete product fulfilment services for all kinds of businesses through its well-planned and standardised fulfilment centres spread across India. The advantages of using its

It includes storage and trucking of speciality metals, alloys, polymers, etc, GPS-driven fleet of ODCs, flexible and efficient location management, big and bulky – storage and transportation of large equipment and cargo, custommade warehousing, packaging, and shipping services.

Integrated B2B & B2C frameworks Single Integration & Orchestration

5. Food and Groceries: It ensures the best food and groceries shipment through a temperature-controlled supply chain, flexible pickups and just-in-time delivery, quality and hygiene audits, regional distribution, and transparent reporting.

systems with a deep understanding of the industries it works with. It provides services to many prominent industries:

1. E-commerce: Maintaining an edge of speed, accuracy, and scalability, the company handles high volumes of the e-commerce and retail industries effortlessly.

2. Pharmaceutical and Healthcare: It designs and develops innovative solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and life sciences products. It ensures temperature-controlled storage and trucking, quality and hygiene inspection of warehouses, pick-pack, distribution, labelling, and RMA (return merchandise authorisation) as well as 24-hour security to ensure the safety of high-value, critical, and scheduled drugs.

3. Banking and Finance: Understanding the importance of maintaining security sensitivity while handling bank transfers, cash, and bank documents, XpressBees provides document logistics, ensures secure storage and transport facilities, and strict audit processes. Logistics services for banking and finance are handled by a dedicated team with thorough and regular background verification processes.

4. Heavy Machinery and Manufacturing: XpressBees also provides a wide range of services to help align logistics operations with the business strategies of its clients from this segment.

6. Automotive and LTL: Under this segment, it provides logistics solutions for Completely Knocked Down (CKD) and Semi Knocked Down (SKD) supply strategies, top-level security to ensure that all the products arrive safely, on-demand shuttle service from the plant to the warehouse, custom-made warehousing, packaging, and shipping services, and real-time reporting on warehousing and shipping.

7. Consumer Goods: Right from baby products to home furnishings and appliances, the company delivers goods at the right time and at the right place. It provides complete turnkey solutions from order to cash, warehouse logistics services, multichannel fulfilment for high volume in all distribution channels, and Value-added services like – labelling, packing, and quality assurance.

XpressBees is constantly working towards improving the visibility and efficiency of its processes through technologies that use artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The aim is to become better equipped to handle demand fluctuations and drive optimum performance of vehicles and shipment processing technologies. A company that started with delivering 50,000 shipments a day in 2015 is now handling more than 3 million shipments per day. Within just a few years of its inception, XpressBees has learnt the art of delivering happiness at each doorstep.

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You will totally relate if we say that glancing at your wristwatch is a more humble approach than disengaging from the meeting to locate your mobile phone and activate the home screen to watch the time. Wearing a watch shows your dignity with your sincerity of time.

At first, it was just a pocket watch but after WW1, everyone started wearing watches and slowly became a must-have item for everybody. And we all know watches are irreplaceable and here to stay! So, how about taking a gaze at the world’s expensive watches?

1. Brikk Lux Watch Omni – $109,995 – $114,995

Beautifully adorned with 18K yellow gold with loads of 12 Karat diamonds around the face, buttons, and strap, this super luxurious custom-designed Apple watch is worth a try. The strap of the watch is completely wrapped in diamonds, which gives different price variations. Depending upon the size, the strap contains more or fewer diamonds. The watch includes an aluminium zero Halliburton case with carbon fibre and a suede leather interior, which gives it a royal touch.

2. Built-In Nico Gerard Sunrise Pinnacle – $112,000

Another royal piece in the list is Sunrise Pinnacle which comes with a more bizarre solution for those who can’t decide between a classic watch and a smart one. It comes with a classic luxury watch on one side, and an Apple watch on the other. But what makes it worth $112,000? The watch is made from 18 Karat Gold. Regarding the design of the watch, Adam Pluemer, President of Nico Gerard said, “If you're in a board meeting, you don't want someone across the table reading your text messages”.

3. Hoptroff Atomic Wristwatch, Platinum – $54,000

If you see Hoptroff Atomic Wristwatch, you will immediately say it’s a combination of classical mechanics, connectivity and luxury. It’s not exactly a perfect smartwatch like others in this list and provides limited features only. If you don’t want to miss a meeting or an appointment, this watch is made for you which can provide you access to your calendar logs. Buying this watch isn’t easy. You have to deposit 25% to reserve it and then wait for 3 months to wear this possession on your wrist.

4. Gold Apple Watch Edition – $17,000

This high-end luxury watch comes with the same functionality as the $349 Apple Sport watch but is crafted with 18 Karat gold, and that’s why such a hefty amount of money has to be paid to buy this watch. At the low end, the 38mm 18-Karat Rose Gold Case with White Sport Band costs $10,000, and at the high end, the 38mm 18-Karat Yellow Gold Case with Bright Red Modern Buckle cost $17,000. The choice is yours.

5. Samsung de Grisogono Gear S2 – $15,000

When you put together Samsung and Swiss luxury jeweler de Grisogon together, you get Elegance, style, beauty, innovation and originality. Samsung de Grisogono Gear S2 is a limited edition. The 41mm blackened Diamond-like carbon steel case is enhanced with a bezel and push buttons in rose gold, and a sprinkling of black and white diamonds. The watch is available in two colours, black and white.

CORPORATE OUTINGS IN 7 PERFECT DESTINATIONS FOR

Let’s come straight to the point. What if we say that you can make work much easier for your employees? But How? Surely not by giving them endless targets but by planning corporate offsite tours. This will not only help them take a break from work but will also re-energize them which would eventually increase their productivity. Take a look at the top 7 places to visit for a corporate outing in India.

NANDI HILLS, BANGALORE

Located around 350 KMs from Chennai, Nandi Hills is quite a popular destination in Bangalore. Its architectural legacy and glorious vantage points make the place a paradise for all tourists. Visit this place to experience towering trees with centuries-old stories in every leaf and vibrant ancient dances of Nandi tribal folk.

You can’t miss the Sunrise on top of Nandi Hills and for that, you need to reach before sunrise time to enjoy the view.

COIMBATORE

What’s better than taking your team to a place packed with fun and adventure? The Manchester of the South, Coimbatore has everything to offer - interesting museums, delicious food, and extravagant temples.

If you plan a corporate trip to Coimbatore, don’t forget to walk by the magnificent Adiyogi Shiva statue, experience the stunning Monkey Falls, take a walk at Siruvani Falls and Dam, visit the Gedee Car Museum and eat delicious South Indian food.

WAYANAD, KERALA

The green paradise in Kerala will welcome you and your team with huge mountains, magnificent caves, breathtaking waterfalls and a variety of flora and fauna. If you plan a trip to Wayanad, experience the marvellous beauty of Pookode, Karlad Lake, and Karapuzha Dam.

You can also visit the 950-acre protected river delta, Kuruva or Kuruvadweep Island, located on the banks of the tributaries of the Kabini River. Do not forget to experience the picturesque Banasura Sagar dam, Chembara peak and Cheengari Rock Adventure Center and Edakkal Caves.

MUSSOORIE & RISHIKESH

Mussoorie - The Queen of Hills and Rishikesh - The Holy Abode of God can surely be the next beautiful destinations for you and your team. Let your employees experience the sight of the gushing Kempty falls, hill altitude Lal Tibba of Mussoorie, and Botanical Gardens.

For all those who love adventure, the places offer adventure activities like bungee jumping, rafting, cliff jumping, and more. And you can’t forget to Witness the Ganga Aarti.

GOA

With endless beaches, eclectic seafood, stellar nightlife and whatnot, Goa has everything to offer. If you plan a corporate outing in Goa, you can plan to visit Fort Aguada, Anjuna Beach, Cruise in Goa, Calangute Beach, and many more places.

To create an unforgettable memory, go on a boat tour to spot dolphins and go white water rafting with adventure lovers.

ANDAMAN

Say Andaman and the next thing that would come to your mind is serene beaches, sun-kissed shores, cerulean waters, and breathtaking mountains. Andaman is the perfect place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and experience an ideal holiday.

You can’t miss the Sound and Light Show at Ross Island and Boat Cruise at Port Blair. Also add exploring different fun activities like Scuba Diving, GlassBottom Boat Rides, Kayaking, and Snorkeling.

KASHMIR

Another place that you can surely consider is Kashmir, the very famous Paradise on Earth. Beautiful snowfalls, Mughal-era gardens, lush green valleys, and glistening lakes are waiting for you.

Shikhara ride on the sun-kissed Dal Lake in Srinagar is a must. Try to also cover Gulmarg and take up a ropeway ride to one of the highest peaks and experience the eye-pleasing and mesmerizing look of the entire town.