PowerBrands Glam 2013 Inaugurated at Brand Capital of New India - Gujarat

AHMEDABAD, India, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

With the unveiling of the prestigious GlamMe Awards trophy, PowerBrands Glam Inauguration Ceremony took place in Ahmedabad today. The finale of PowerBrands Glam - India's Most Powerful Brand Awards will be held in Las Vegas in the month of June 2013. The evening witnessed the esteemed presence of Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri, Editor-in-Chief, Planman Media and Honorary Director, IIPM Think Tank, Chief Guest Shri Saurabh Patel, Minister - Energy & Petrochemicals, Mines & Minerals, Cottage Industries, Salt Industries, Printing, Stationary, Planning, Tourism, Civil Aviation, Labour & Employment and Shri Vipul Mittra, Principal Secretary - Tourism, Government of Gujarat.

The mega event saw the unveiling of the much coveted and prestigious GlamMe Awards trophy - a salute to the indomitable spirit of Indian businessmen, which will honor the rise of Indian brands, Inspirational leaders and Entrepreneurs. The event also witnessed the title of the Brand Capital of New India bestowed upon the State of Gujarat, which was received by Shri Saurabh Patel, while the Cult Indian PowerBrand title was conferred upon Gujarat Tourism and was received by Shri Saurabh Patel and Shri Vipul Mittra.

Gujarat - known as the 'Brand Capital of India' - was an ideal destination to flag off the PowerBrands Glam 2013. The pro-active and walk-the-talk approach of the region truly represents the future of India and epitomizes development in its complete strength.

Commenting on the occasion, Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri, Editor-in-Chief, Planman Media and Honorary Director, IIPM Think Tank, said, "PowerBrands is an effort to showcase India's transformation as a global force by uniting the finest Indian talent from diverse fields to join hands in celebrating the 'Great Indian Dream'. In an effort to reaffirm the power of New India, PowerBrands Glam Inauguration Ceremony applauded the men and women who have been catalysts in consistently delivering true value to showcase India's transformation as a global force."

Mr. Deepak Kaistha, CEO, PowerBrands further states that, "PowerBrands Glam is a platform with the brightest spotlight where the world is invited to view and applaud the most distinguished personalities and brands of India. It is the elevation that every brand and its leader aspires for, and for whom power is the only way to be. GlamMe Awards is a celebration of self-achievement and a declaration that GLAM is ME!

PowerBrands Glam, 2013 is presented by NVD Solar Limited. Mr. Saibal Hazra, Managing Director of NVD Solar Limited said, "PowerBrands Glam is an incredible recitation of the journey of Indian brands. I am glad to be a part of this initiative that celebrates the well-deserved victory of many Indian brands, which have remained true to their dynamic and competent characters. I commend PowerBrands for staging a memorable platform to celebrate the grandeur and success of India's distinct identity."

PowerBrands Glam, 2013 is supported by Gitanjali Group. Mr. Mehul Choksi, Chairman and Managing Director of Gitanjali Group added, "PowerBrands Glam is truly a way to cherish the New Brand India. As a definite authority on brands, it has convinced me of a brighter future of entrepreneurship in our country. Layered between qualities of absolute timelessness, PowerBrands honors recognition and I am proud to have associated with it!"

The evening was an amalgamation of who's who from Gujarat including dignitaries and corporate honchos such as, Mr. Pradeep Chona, Chairman & Managing Director - Havemor Icecreams Limited, Mr. Darshan Patel, Chairman - Vini Cosmetics, Mr. Sandeep Engineer, Chairman - Astral Poly Technik Ltd., Mr. Rushabh Patel, President - Gujarat Institute of Housing and Estate Developers (GIHED), Mr. Kamlesh Patel, Chairman - Asian Granito India Limited, Mr. Atul Sanghvi, President - Cera, Mr. Elkana Ezekiel, Managing Director - Zydus Wellness, Mr. Malav Patel, MD, Phenix Varco Pruden amongst others.

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