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Zen Mobility Sets the Wheels in Motion: Unveiling a Game-Changing Manufacturing Hub for Zen Micro Pods with 50,000-Unit Capacity

16th July 2024  Gurugram, Haryana, India  Zen Mobility, an emerging Indian electric vehicle OEM, proudly announces the inauguration of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Manesar, Gurgaon, signaling a pivotal moment in the company’s growth trajectory. This innovative facility is poised to revolutionize urban mobility by ramping up production to meet the escalating demand for sustainable micro-mobility solutions.

Situated on a sprawling 2.5-acre campus, the new manufacturing plant not only exemplifies Zen Mobility’s dedication to harnessing cutting-edge technology and infrastructure but also holds the promise of creating employment opportunities for 500+ individuals. With an impressive capacity of 50,000 units per year, the facility is dedicated to the production and assembling of the Zen Micro Pods, the company’s flagship electric vehicles tailored for urban commuters.

Beyond manufacturing, the plant houses advanced research and development facilities for design engineering and product planning. Furthermore, it features comprehensive testing capabilities, including roller testing and dyno testing, ensuring uncompromised quality and safety standards for all Zen Mobility products.

Mr. Namit Jain, Founder and CEO of Zen Mobility, expressed his enthusiasm about the inauguration of the new manufacturing plant, stating, “The unveiling of our state-of-the-art facility underscores our dedication to delivering eco-friendly mobility solutions for the last-mile delivery space. With our order book increased to 10,000 units, the plant will be running in two shifts to deliver the orders in hand. Our enhanced production capabilities and advanced testing facilities enable us to provide effective fleet management solutions to E-commerce and fleet companies. The plant is also meticulously designed to accommodate the future production of Zen Maxi Pods, our upcoming multi-purpose 4-wheeler Light Electric Vehicles, intended for the delivery of cargo and mid to large size goods. This further solidifies Zen Mobility’s commitment to pioneering sustainable urban mobility solutions.”

A standout feature of the new facility is its capability to offer complete in-house customization for innovative cargo box solutions, catering to a diverse array of applications such as e-commerce, grocery delivery, food distribution, FMCG logistics, third-party logistics, cold chain management, dairy product delivery, pharmaceutical logistics, and more. By integrating customization capabilities into its manufacturing process, Zen Mobility aims to address the unique needs of urban logistics and deliver tailored solutions to its customers.

Zen Mobility has partnered with major food, grocery delivery, and e-commerce firms to deploy vehicles across 10+ cities in India, boosting income opportunities for delivery riders and enabling efficient fleet management for e-commerce and fleet operators. Committed to supporting India’s growth and achieving the nation’s net-zero goal by 2070, Zen Mobility promotes the transition to green mobility. With the prestigious Homologation Certificate of Conformity, Zen Mobility ensures compliance with industry regulations, showcasing its commitment to manufacturing excellence. Moreover, Zen Mobility’s product stands out as a one-of-a-kind unique offering, with patented design and powertrain technologies. Anticipated customer trials for the Zen Maxi Pod are set to begin in Q4 FY25, with the official launch planned in FY26.

Diversifying by asset class can help build an all-weather mutual fund portfolio

16th July 2024 Pune, Maharashtra, India  Volatility is an inextricable part of the financial markets. Investors seeking to tap into the growth potential of the market need to contend with uncertainty, price fluctuations, and other risks. Balancing risk and reward, thus, is a key aspect of investing. This is where portfolio diversification can play a crucial role.

Portfolio diversification involves spreading investments across many assets. The goal is to reduce risk by not depending on the performance of one or a few securities.

Diversification can be achieved within one asset class – such as stocks – which is a strategy adopted by equity mutual funds. However, such a portfolio is still vulnerable to fluctuations affecting equities as a whole.

Another way to achieve even broader diversification, and thereby, better potential risk mitigation, is to invest across asset classes. Such a portfolio comprises stocks as well as bonds, commodities, and real estate. It could also be diversified across different sectors, industries, and geographic regions.

Diversifying across assets

One way to achieve such diversification is through hybrid mutual funds. These funds combine stocks and bonds in their portfolio. The equity portion offers capital appreciation potential, while the debt portion seeks to provide relative stability. The allocation ratio depends on the fund category. Aggressive hybrid funds, for instance, skew more towards equity. Conservative hybrid funds have a debt-heavy portfolio. Balanced hybrid funds, meanwhile, invest between 40% and 60% of their portfolio in debt and equity each.

A unique hybrid fund category that seeks to offer even broader diversification is multi-asset allocation funds. Such funds combine at least three asset classes in their portfolios – typically equity, debt and gold or real estate – with a minimum 10% allocation to each. Multi-asset allocation funds seek to tap into the unique opportunities offered by each asset class in different market conditions while hedging against the risks posed by a single asset type.

Asset class correlation

At the heart of diversification lies the principle of asset class correlation. Asset classes, such as equities, fixed income, commodities, and real estate, tend to behave differently under varying market conditions.

For example, equities tend to soar during a bull run, while debt tends to offer stability during volatility.

This relationship between two asset classes is known as correlation. A high correlation indicates that two asset classes move largely in tandem, whereas a low correlation indicates that they move in different directions.

By spreading investments across multiple asset classes with low correlation, investors can reduce the overall risk of their portfolios. For instance, during a stock market downturn, the value of bonds or gold might remain stable or even increase, providing a cushion against losses from equities.

Dynamic management

Apart from diversification, some hybrid mutual funds—including multi-asset allocation funds and balanced advantage funds – also offer the advantage of dynamic portfolio management. This means that the fund manager, based on their discretion and economic trends, has the flexibility to rebalance the portfolio as per changing market conditions.

In times of economic expansion, the fund manager may increase exposure to equities to capitalise on growth opportunities. During market downturns or heightened volatility, the allocation may shift towards safer assets like bonds or cash equivalents to seek potential capital preservation. This can give portfolios the ability to potentially mitigate risk in various market cycles.

To sum up, financial markets are inherently unpredictable. Risk management, therefore, is an important part of an investment strategy. Diversification across asset classes can be a strategic way to mitigate risks while leveraging the opportunities offered by different investment avenues in different market conditions. It can help build all-weather mutual fund portfolio that can help investors potentially achieve their long-term financial objectives. Investments in hybrid mutual funds can be done via lumpsum or in regular instalments through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) depending on an investor’s convenience.

Buy Latest Two-wheelers Easily with Bike Loans Available on Bajaj Markets

16th July 2024 Pune, Maharashtra, India  Bajaj Markets, one of the leading financial marketplaces in India, facilitates easy access to two-wheeler loans for those looking to buy a new bike. It has partnered with leading loan providers to cater to the growing demand for two-wheeler financing.

Individuals can choose from a diverse range of attractive bike loan options available on the platform. One need not compromise on their preferences due to budgetary constraints as these loan options are designed to provide flexibility.

Here are some of the key features that make the bike loan offerings on Bajaj Markets stand out:

• Attractive Interest Rates: Customers can enjoy competitive interest rates starting at just 0.99% p.a., which can lead to massive savings on repayment costs
• Flexible Loan Tenures: With loan tenures extending up to 4 years, borrowers can tailor their repayment schedules to suit their financial capabilities
• High Loan Amounts: Customers can borrow up to 100% of the bike’s on-road value and enjoy the freedom to choose the model that fits their preferences
• Convenient Digital Tools: One can utilize the easy-to-use online bike loan EMI calculators. This nifty tool enables individuals to get an estimate of the installments they may have to pay, allowing them to make informed decisions.

Bajaj Markets’ user-friendly platform streamlines the application process leading to swift approval. With the recent launch of two-wheelers like the Bajaj Pulsar NS400, bike loans serve as a viable financing option. One can apply for a bike loan and explore other financial solutions through the Bajaj Markets website or app.

UNIFI CAPITAL Offshore Regatta 2024

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India The 3rd edition of the UNIFI CAPITAL Offshore Regatta that started on the 1st of May and concluded on the 4th of May 2024 was a grand success with six teams turning out for the event.

Left to Right: Abhimanyu Panwar, Aniketh Rajaram, George Alexander (UNIFI CAPITAL), Murugan Nadar, Shloka Mahesh, Avinash Shanbagh, Vivek Shanbagh

The Regatta’s final was contested between three teams. The three finalists were the Royal Madras Yacht Club (RMYC) Chennai, the CRPF and the RMYC, Ennore club (RMYC-EC). The final race was held between Chennai and Mahabalipuram.

The Royal Madras Yacht Club, Ennore which was captained by Murugan Nadar won the coveted trophy.

The CRPF team captained by Chinna Reddy won the runner-up prize. This edition of the UNIFI CAPITAL Regatta saw the civilian teams dominate the racing as the earlier two editions were won by teams from the Navy.

The searing heat was accompanied by strong southwesterly winds and 2-metre-high waves. The first leg – from Chennai to Mahabalipuram – was sailing upwind and took about 6 hours. The second leg – back to Chennai was downwind and the race took about 3 hours. In what was quite a close finish, the RMYC Ennore team finished just 2 minutes ahead of the second-placed CRPF team; the RMYC team came third, 10 minutes after the CRPF team.

The Awards ceremony was held on 5th May ’24; the awards were given out by Mr. George Alexander, Management Council, UNIFI CAPITAL to the teams in the presence of Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra, Flag Officer commanding Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.

The UNIFI​ CAPITAL Offshore Regatta 2024 featured J/80 sailboats, boats that are very popular for offshore sailing and racing. The Indian Navy and the Coast Guard provided logistical support. The boats were provided with satellite trackers that enabled continuous coverage and could be viewed on the www.trackanything.in website.

The event was held under the aegis of the Yachting Association of India, the apex sailing body and organized by the National J/80 Class Association (NJCA), Royal Madras Yacht Club (RMYC) and the Royal Madras Yacht Club Ennore Centre (RMYC EC).

Capt. Vivek Shanbhag, Honorary Secretary of the Royal Madras Yacht Club said, “As the organizers of the Regatta, we thank the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard for making this event safe. We also thank the TN Police, TN Commando Services, Coastal Security Group & the NCC for their support. We also thank UNIFI CAPITAL for being the backbone of this event and making the event a successful one.”

Yachting Association of India – The YAI is the governing body for sailing, windsurfing, motor boating, powerboat racing and personal watercraft, at sea and on inland waters in India. The YAI is affiliated with World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing.

Royal Madras Yacht Club – The Royal Madras Yacht Club (est 1911) is the first Accredited Training Centre of YAI in South India. This is the only Club in the country with a fleet of contemporary J80s sailboats. The Club’s primary purpose is to promote the sport of sailing and takes pride in being an active, inclusive and family-friendly sailing club.

Royal Madras Yacht Club Ennore Centre – The Royal Madras Yacht Club Ennore Centre (estd 2019) is located inside the Kamarajar Port Limited. The Club is actively promoting offshore sailing in the Bay of Bengal and conducts sailing courses to maritime students. The Club has huge potential to hold mega sailing championships.

Payment Linked Rewards Platform Single.id Set to Further Sweeten Mad Over Donuts Customers’ Shopping Experience

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India  Single. id, the world’s first cross-reward-program-identifier operated by Enigmatic Smile, is all set to make the treats-shopping experience for Mad Over Donuts customers even more exciting and memorable. As a part of this new partnership, MOD customers will get a 10% reward on every purchase they make at all Mad Over Donuts outlets located in 6 cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai & Ahmedabad.

“At Mad Over Donuts, we continuously strive to elevate customer satisfaction and loyalty, and our partnership with Single.id exemplifies our dedication to delivering exceptional value to our valued patrons,” says Tarak Bhattacharya, Executive Director & CEO, Mad Over Donuts. “These rewards can be collected and redeemed on any app linked to Single.id.”

All apps allow users to redeem rewards against hundreds of gift cards from a wide range of brands across various categories, providing customers with the flexibility to claim their rewards as per their preferences. Single.id allows customers to conveniently and seamlessly keep track of their rewards and loyalty points across multiple apps, by automatically linking the discounts offered by retailers to the existing credit cards and debit cards of customers.

“We are delighted to partner with Mad Over Donuts to offer their customers an even happier process of tracking and claiming 10% rewards on any Single.id connected the app, with every box of donuts they buy. Single. customers can already avail of this offer by linking their payment card apps such as NDTV Big Bonus APP, Sarvatra Rewards APP, and Shoppers Stop Rewards APP. The clarity that Single.id brings to the entire offer industry for in-store shopping, cannot be underestimated. This collaboration not only enhances the indulgence of MOD customers but also rewards their loyalty in ways that resonate beyond the realm of delicious treats,” said Chandra Bhushan, Country head at Enigmatic Smile.

Single.id consolidates reward balances across multiple reward programs. Its consolidated End-user identity, drawn from multiple sources, offers immense long-term value to reward programs, retailers, and consumers alike. Any reward program can ‘plugin’ instantly and access offers from all connected brands.

The Single. id service has already partnered with more than 35 of the country’s biggest brands to provide a holistic view of all consumer payment-linked reward redemptions”

G Square Organizes ‘Drops of Hope’ Blood Donation Drive, Garners Massive Turnout

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India G Square, South India’s leading plot promoter, recently organized the “G Square Drops of Hope” initiative, a blood donation drive. The initiative was organized in honor of the birthday of G Square’s Founder and Managing Director, Mr. Bala Ramajeyam in G Square Beachwalk, Neelankarai.

The real estate company organized the blood donation drive in collaboration with The Madras Voluntary Blood Bureau and has planned to donate the collected blood to the Hindu Medical Mission Hospital. This remarkable initiative witnessed the active participation of 100+ G Square employees and people from the public.

Mr. Bala Ramajeyam, Managing Director of G Square Realtors Private Limited, expressed his enthusiasm for the “Drops of Hope” initiative, stating, “At G Square, we believe in making meaningful contributions to society beyond our business endeavors. The ‘G Square Drops of Hope’ initiative is a reflection of our commitment to social responsibility and our desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. I am extremely elated to see that an initiative like this, organized on my birthday has received such an overwhelming response, participation and reception. We are actually planning to make this initiative an annual event such that many of those in need of blood can benefit from the same. I would like to personally express my gratitude to all the donors for their blood donation, which might just be crucial in saving someone’s life.”

The “G Square Drops of Hope” aims to address the critical need for blood donations within the city and help save lives in our community. The inaugural drive which was conducted just for G Square employees within the organization saw a massive number of participants which prompted the event to be extended to open for the public.

Esri India Achieves 1 Million Users Milestone

New Delhi, Delhi, India Esri India, the leading provider of Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions in India, today announced that it has reached the 1 million users mark. The achievement is a testament to the trust and loyalty of its wide customer base spread across diverse industries around the country.

With encouragement from the Geospatial Data Guidelines 2021, Esri India, as an Indian entity now offers more than 900 layers of geospatial data through the Indian edition of ArcGIS Living Atlas. These data layers are available through Indo ArcGIS to all its users. Indo ArcGIS also provides 200+ solution products for solving various India-centric challenges. Increased usage of these products in the country has led to the culmination of the 1 million user base.

Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India said, “As we celebrate this momentous accomplishment, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each one of our users who has helped Esri India achieve this milestone of having a million users of Esri technology in India. This increased user base is a testament to the fact that Indian government organizations and industries are widely harnessing the potential of geospatial technologies to achieve exemplary outcomes in their respective fields. The raised awareness along with conducive policies announced by the Government of India in 2021 and 2022 have encouraged users in government, academia, and the private sector to adopt GIS to address mission-critical challenges and build applications that can be collaboratively used by a large number of people in the organizations. We aim to constantly work with the geospatial community and help the users achieve time & cost optimization in their work through effective GIS workflows. These savings will positively impact India’s economic growth, helping it to become a developed nation by 2047.”

Esri India counts the central government, various state government departments including forest and water resource departments, about 200 municipal corporations, smart cities, and other urban local bodies; national mapping agencies; leading manufacturing and telecommunication companies; utilities, and over 800 degree-granting colleges and universities amongst its customer base of more than 6,500 organizations. The company is poised to add many more credible names to its customer base in the years to come.

Esri India enjoys association with a wide network of partners across the country. It has partnered with leading private and government cloud infrastructure providers to deliver affordable, scalable, and robust GIS solutions to its users. It also offers a complete portfolio of managed services – on-premise or on-cloud for meeting the users’ enterprise GIS needs. Globally, Esri reinvests 30% of its annual revenue into research and development.

Eternal Blessings with Platinum Jewellery for Akshaya Tritiya this Year

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Celebrated as one of the most auspicious occasions in Hindu culture, Akshaya Tritiya marks a day of new beginnings, prosperity, and good fortune. It symbolizes the onset of new endeavours, prosperity and unending blessings.

This year, the festival will be celebrated on May 10th 2024. As the celebrations around Akshaya Tritiya evolve, the significance of purchasing ‘true white’ continues to hold great meaning as it symbolizes purity and auspiciousness. Besides being intrinsically white, Platinum jewellery with its 95% purity and timeless appeal, perfectly embodies the spirit of this occasion. One of the rarest & purest metals to exist on this planet, platinum is known for its naturally white, which remains untarnished over time, making it a fitting choice for auspicious events. Platinum jewellery thus becomes particularly favoured for this occasion due to its association with purity.

Consumers looking to commemorate Akshaya Tritiya with platinum jewellery have a diverse range to choose from. Options include contemporary pieces for women like Platinum Evara, unique statement jewellery for men under Men of Platinum, and beautifully crafted love bands known as Platinum Love Bands for couples. There are also divine deity pendants in platinum for those seeking sacred symbols. With a wide selection across price points, consumers can elevate their Akshaya Tritiya celebrations with precious platinum jewellery.

Platinum jewellery, blending tradition and modernity, symbolizes everlasting prosperity and beauty for generations. The “Pt 950” inscription on each piece signifies the highest purity, making it a fitting choice for Akshaya Tritiya celebrations.

Highlighting the significance of Akshaya Tritiya for platinum jewellery, Vaishali Banerjee, MD, PGI India said, “Platinum’s preciousness and rarity appeals to young consumers. Over the years, platinum has emerged as the metal of choice for celebrating emotionally significant milestones, special occasions, and festivals, especially its ‘true white’ that is associated with purity and longevity. Whether it’s classic designs or innovative creations, platinum jewellery truly resonates with the essence of Akshaya Tritiya, representing all that is rare, precious and authentic. We anticipate a very joyous and vibrant Akshaya Tritya for all.”

Rajesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director of Kalyan Jewellers said, “At Kalyan Jewellers, we prioritize offering a diverse range of jewellery designs across various categories to meet the evolving preferences of our customers. During auspicious occasions like Akshaya Tritiya, platinum jewellery takes center stage as people consider it an opportune time to purchase precious jewellery. With a positive outlook, we are confident that this year too, consumers will find a variety of dynamic platinum jewellery designs at varied price points to celebrate the occasion in style.”

Joy Alukkas, Chairman and Managing Director, Joyalukkas India Pvt Ltd. highlighted, “Synonymous with wealth, fortune, and prosperity, Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious occasion for purchasing precious jewellery. The combination of platinum’s natural white and intricate designs makes it an ideal option this festival. As consumers seek to purchase precious jewellery to mark this occasion, jewellery crafted from a metal as rare and precious as platinum is a fitting choice to celebrate the festival.”

Suvankar Sen, CEO & MD, Senco Gold & Diamonds remarked, “Over the years, platinum has emerged as the metal of choice amongst the younger generation due to the metal’s rarity, purity, and innate strength. A universal symbol of love, the metal appeals to these young consumers who look to celebrate special occasions and festivals with jewellery that is equally rare and precious. At Senco, we offer a variety of options across the realm of platinum jewellery for women and men that cater to varied style preferences, as our consumers look to purchase precious jewellery to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.”

Milan Shah, Director, Kalamandir shared, “As we approach Akshaya Tritiya, we anticipate another year of increased platinum jewellery sales. This auspicious occasion, known for new beginnings, purity, and prosperity, inspires consumers to choose platinum as their preferred precious jewellery.”

2024 Gartner® Voice of the Customer Report Named Whatfix a Customers’ Choice for Digital Adoption Platforms

16th July 2024  Bangalore, Karnataka, India  Whatfix, the global digital adoption platforms (DAP) leader, has been recognized as a Customers’ Choice in the Gartner report. This distinction placed Whatfix in the top-right section of Peer Insights Quadrant, the only DAP vendor that received this recognition.

According to 52 Gartner Peer Insights reviews, the most in its category, half of Whatfix’s reviews came from companies with $1B+ in annual revenue, reflecting feedback from the world’s largest enterprises, including:

Global insurance carrier with $30B+ in annual revenue stated, “Whatfix is a great digital platform to integrate with systems new associates are not familiar with. It helps to improve the speed to their proficiency and gives them confidence on the phone with customers.”

Enterprise bank with $3B+ to $10B in annual revenue said, “Overall, it’s been a great experience with Whatfix. They’ve worked quickly to resolve any questions or requests, and our users have received immense value from the product.”

A manufacturing company with $1B+ to $3B in annual revenue said, “I have been extremely satisfied since day 1. Whatfix is the best partner I have ever worked with. The level of professionalism, customer orientation, and future focus is on Champions League level.”

Reviewers consistently praised Whatfix with high ratings, spanning across product capabilities (4.6/5), support (4.7/5), sales experience (4.5/5), and Integration & deployment experience (4.5/5). Whatfix is the most reviewed company in its category across global deployment regions, with 56% of reviews originating from North America, 27% from EMEA, and 17% from the Asia Pacific region.

Khadim Batti, CEO and Co-founder of Whatfix said, “We believe these direct reviews from our customers validate that customer delight is core to our operations. With over 50% of our product roadmap driven by customer feedback, our focus on product excellence and innovation sets us apart. Over the past seven years of exponential growth, we’ve launched numerous exclusive initiatives like value engineering, value realization, customer enablement, and regional customer consulting and support in the US, Europe, India, and many more regions to enhance customer business outcomes and ROI on tech investments. Thanks to all our customers for partnering with us on their digital transformation and change management journeys.”

Marisa Garcia, VP of Communications and Product Knowledge at AXS, and Whatfix customer, said, “The biggest benefit that we have had since implementing Whatfix has been an increase in customer satisfaction, and that’s what we were going for, so it’s the best benchmark you can hit.” Garcia continued, “AXS appreciates the dedication and teamwork demonstrated by Whatfix, and their contribution has significantly enhanced the user-friendliness of our application for our customers.”

Over 700 companies trust Whatfix as their digital adoption platform, including 79 Fortune 500 companies such as Aramark, Arrow Electronics, AutoZone, Avnet, Beacon Building Products, Becton Dickinson, Cisco, Genuine Parts Company, Kyndryl, ManpowerGroup, Microsoft, Olam, Schneider Electric, UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Whatfix has achieved a top decile year-on-year Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) for two consecutive years. It has launched four new products in this timeframe: Whatfix Desktop, Product Analytics, Enterprise Insights, and Mirror. Whatfix combines digital adoption functionality with GenAI to drive the utilization of technology, making technology user-savvy. It has secured five patents from the US Patent Office, with another 12 pending. It boasts exceptional customer satisfaction metrics, including a B2B SaaS net promoter score (NPS) of 47 and a customer satisfaction score (CSAT) average of 99.8%.

The Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer report synthesizes Gartner Peer Insights reviews to create an aggregate client perspective that complements its expert research for technology decision-makers. Whatfix has demonstrated its commitment to exceptional customer experience with a 4.5/5 rating on the Gartner Peer site and being named a Leader in numerous analyst reports, including the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide DAP 2024 Vendor Assessment and the Workplace Employee Experience Management (WEEM) Platforms PEAK Matrix® by the Everest Group in 2023.

You can read the 2024 Gartner® Voice of the Customer for Digital Adoption Platforms report here.

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Zoya’s Design Celebration with Gauri Khan

16th July 2024  Delhi, India  Zoya, from the House of Tata hosted an evening celebrating the atelier’s storied legacy while raising a toast to its eternal muse, the Zoya Woman. The vibrant gala was hosted by Amanpreet Ahluwalia, Business Head of Zoya, with a showcase of the artistry of its exquisite creations. Celebrated designer Gauri Khan, a long-standing friend of the House, joined Zoya in embracing the spirit of the celebration.

“Zoya stands unwaveringly proud of its Indian roots and cultural legacy,” stated Amanpreet Ahluwalia. “Each Zoya creation seamlessly intertwines the richness of traditional Indian craftsmanship with a contemporary perspective and serves as a resplendent reminder to women everywhere that their true beauty lies in embracing their uniqueness.”

For this special evening, Zoya selected four exquisite collections of wearable art rich with meaning. Each rare creation, embodied the essence of the Zoya Woman, embracing her true self with grace and confidence.

Zoya’s ‘Rooted’ drew metaphoric inspiration from the resilience of rainforests, honouring the inner strength of the Zoya Woman, with a vibrant spirit. Inspired by the rich heritage of the eternal city, Zoya’s ‘Banaras’ captured her fascination for the city’s cultural splendour. Incorporating rare materials and ancient techniques, such as engraving and intricate enamelling, ‘Banaras’ paid homage to the city’s iconic rituals and landmarks, encapsulating their mystical allure in every piece. With a poetic narrative and exceptional gemstones, Zoya’s ‘Beyond – A Boundless Journey’, inspired by the majestic Indus river symbolized the feminine spirit as a force of nature, capturing the myriad stages of a woman’s existence. Zoya’s high jewellery collection, ‘Her Becoming’ created a revolutionary look in white diamonds inspired by ancient Ikat patterns. Featuring unusual stone cuts like Cadillacs, trapezoids and custom-cut baguettes the collection celebrated the Zoya Woman’s journey to self-realization, reimagining traditional silhouettes with contemporary flair while embodying the essence of modern femininity

“I am delighted to join Zoya in celebrating its iconic collections that narrate stories from India to the world. The atelier continues to redefine luxury jewellery for the modern era with its collections,” said Gauri Khan. “Whether it’s a statement necklace or a delicate bracelet, every piece speaks volumes about the woman who wears it – confident, fearless, and unapologetically herself.”

The evening at Taj Mansingh was an immersion into the iconic beauty of Zoya’s collections, celebrating the essence of the atelier’s design heritage and elegance. The warmth and camaraderie of the guests was evident in their shared love for the exquisite artistry inherent in Zoya’s masterpieces.

At the event Gauri Khan wore a magnificent necklace from Zoya’s ‘Her Becoming’ collection titled ‘A Radiant Revelation’ crafted with mastery and elegance. This necklace seamlessly weaves 738 diamonds with 132 diversely cut natural rubies. A 1.00 Ct radiant-cut solitaire sits at its heart, magnified by vertically aligned baguettes inspired by the ancient art of weaving Ikat. This high jewellery necklace is a testament to Zoya’s expert craftsmanship setting the delicate, square-set rubies, and sophisticated assembly of diamonds to ensure fabric like fluidity for a flawless embrace to any neckline.