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SAHARA India Group: Indranil
SAHARA India Group: Indranil
Timeline...............................................................................................................................2
Finance.............................................................................................................................3
Parabanking.................................................................................................................3
Life Insurance.............................................................................................................5
Mutual Fund................................................................................................................6
Housing finance..........................................................................................................6
Infrastructure and housing...............................................................................................7
Media and entertainment..................................................................................................7
Entertainment channel................................................................................................7
Movie Channel............................................................................................................8
Cinema production......................................................................................................9
Film city......................................................................................................................9
Consumer products........................................................................................................10
Consumer products and retail chains........................................................................10
Revenue channels:.....................................................................................................10
Manufacturing................................................................................................................13
Jute project................................................................................................................13
Handicraft promotion................................................................................................14
Services and trading.......................................................................................................15
Largest V-SAT network............................................................................................15
Care House................................................................................................................15
Travel and tourism....................................................................................................15
Websites.............................................................................................................................17
Overview websites:....................................................................................................17
Life Insurance:...........................................................................................................17
Mutual Funds:............................................................................................................17
Housing finance.........................................................................................................17
Housing and Infrastructure .......................................................................................17
Entertainment:............................................................................................................18
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Overview:
Sahara India Pariwar’s success story began in 1978. Starting on a modest scale with a
capital of only Rs. 2000 (USD 43), the company has traversed a long way to become a
frontrunner in Indian entrepreneurship.
Today, Sahara India Pariwar is a major entity on the corporate scene having an
asset base of over Rs. 50,000 crores (USD 10.87 billion) and diversified business
interests that include : Finance, Infrastructure & Housing, Media & Entertainment,
Tourism & Hospitality, Consumables, Manufacturing and Services & Trading.
Quality
Quality is our essence and we, at Sahara India Pariwar, have always stressed on the
Qualitative aspect. Consequently in this run for quality, quantity has always pursued us.
We look forward to reaching the zenith and reaffirm our commitment to the process of
sound nation-building.
Timeline
SAHARA INDIA PARIWAR
1978 2006
Started from Gorakhpur All India presence with over
with 3 workers 9.10 lac (0.91 million) workers
Serving 42 esteemed Depositors Serving over 6.10 crore (61 million) esteemed
Depositors (1 out of every 17 Indians)
No Owner* No Owner*
* All Promoter Shareholders, Directors and Partners are from the workers' rank and have taken an oath through
notary affidavit in the court of law that neither they nor their family members can ever share the profit or assets of the
company.
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Businesses:
Finance
Parabanking
Sahara India Financial Corporation Limited is the first Residury Non-Banking Company
of the country that has been granted Certificate of Registration by Reserve Bank of India
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• Stringent Expense Control with the Cost of Fund including Interest Cost within 7% per
annum.
• No Speculative Investment with total Investment in listed Equity shares is less than 1%
of the Total Assets.
• High-Class Quality Investment, which restricts the net Non-performing Asset Ratio
within 0.11% only.
• Customised Application softwares are being used to provide prompt, error free & secure
services to our Esteemed Depositors.
• All Receipts & Payments are possible after a set of foolproof controls without any need
for human reconciliation.
• Each & every payment, at all branches is through a computer processed advice issued
from Command Office.
• Over 1500 branches have online connectivity through a network of VSAT's making
communication fast & reliable.
THE DIRECTION : To invest and keep invested minimum 95% of deposit liabilities
along with interest accrued thereon in high quality securities as specified/approve d by
Reserve Bank Of India (including Government Securities and/or Government Guaranteed
Bonds and Fixed/Certificate of Deposit of Scheduled Commercial Banks and/or
Government Financial Institutions).
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expenses or other use. Withdrawals can only be possible for discharge of liabilities to the
depositors.
100% SECURITY FOR DEPOSITORS : All these securities are to be valued at their
current market price and the realisable value of all these assets should at any point of time
be 100% or more of the aggregate deposit liabilities alongwith interest accrued thereon.
Thus there is a full cover for all the depositors.
Life Insurance
With Life Insurance Penetration in India at just about 22% of the Insurable
population and premium income of 2% of GDP, the group sees it as a very high
growth sector of Indian economy
Sahara India Life Insurance Company Ltd. (SILICL) is today the first wholly Indian-
owned Life Insurance Company in the private sector. We launched our operations on 30
October 2004 after being granted license to operate as a life insurer in India by Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority on 6 February 2004 .
We also offer Accident Benefit and Critical Illness Riders. SILICL has been set up with
the state-of-the-art technology. Leading Actuarial consultants M/s Watson Wyatt
Consulting Pvt. Ltd. train our officials on Actuarial VIP software system and other
matters including product development and pricing. The re-insurers of SILICL are world
renowned Gen Re and Munich Re Insurance Companies.
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Mutual Fund
One of the fastest growing sectors in India with an average of CAGR of 20% over
the past 5 years.
With a view to offering its clientele a mutual fund that is truly mutual, Sahara Mutual
Fund was established in 2005. Our financial experts help hundreds of people to manage
their mutual fund investments, diversify their portfolios and reduce their investment risks.
Sahara Mutual Fund offers seven schemes, of which 3 are Equity schemes viz. Sahara
Growth Fund, Sahara Tax Gain, Sahara Midcap Fund and 4 are Debt-oriented schemes
viz. Sahara Income Fund, Sahara Short Term Fund, Sahara Liquid Fund and Sahara Gilt
Fund.
Our Investment Advisors help our clientele create the perfect balance of returns, safety
and liquidity by assisting them to choose the right scheme, based on their risk profile and
investment goals.
At Sahara Mutual Fund, we take the onus for our performance by linking it to the fee we
earn. It is about building a long term relationship. One in which we remain 'Mutually
Yours' over the years. That's why we offer our clientele the Variable Pricing Option.
Housing finance
Sahara Housingfina Corporation Limited
Every year in India all companies together disburse Rs. 33,000 crores (USD 7174
million) loan with a growth rate of around 20%
Sahara Housingfinas Corporation Limited was founded in August 2002 with its registered
corporate office at Kolkata. SHCL commenced retail-lending business in May 2004 with
professionals from the industry and fully integrated on-line systems solution backed by
strong procedures and underwriting standards. Today we operate from four regions viz.
Kolkata, Lucknow, Hyderabad and Mumbai and have a branch each in Kolkata, Asansol,
Siliguri, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Pune, Hyderabad, Vijaywada and Mumbai. We serve our
clientele through our attractive and competitive home loan schemes. Specially tailored
schemes for the allotees of Sahara City Homes are also being worked out. We are
expanding our business by increasing the number of business outlets.
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Hill City
Hotel
Hospital
Sahara India Pariwar’s foray into the field of media and entertainment began with the
launch of Sahara TV on 28 March 2000 with the 24-hour free-to-air Digital Hindi
General Entertainment Channel beamed across 66 countries. On 10th October 2004, the
channel was rechristened Sahara One Television with the launch of the First Indian
Sangeet Awards held at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Today, Sahara One Television
reaches out to over 40 million Cable and Satellite Television homes.
Sahara One Television provides a strong mix of engrossing fiction and non-fiction
entertainment and is popular for its star-studded mega events, soaps, kids’ programmes,
thrillers, feature films and film-based programmes among other things. It has the
distinction of launching India’s first live game show, Dial One Aur Jeeto, now in a one-
hour format that receives close to two million phone calls and SMSes in a single day.
Committed to providing its viewers with the best in television entertainment, Sahara-One
recently launched a serial aimed at women called Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki. Other
popular shows on Sahara-One Television include Chacha Choudhry and Raat Hone Ko
Hai, which bagged the award for Best Horror Show at the Indian Television Awards 2004.
Sahara One Television has won 20 programming awards from prestigious institutions
including Lions International, RAPA and the Screen.
Sahara One Television today has some of the most experienced and renowned media
professionals working on the channel.
With a strong focus on quality content, innovative programming and promotions and
strong distribution, Sahara-One is poised for a position of strength amongst the
mainstream Hindi General Entertainment Channels in India.
Sahara One Television is part of the umbrella brand Sahara One, whose other
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undertakings include Hindi movie channel Filmy and Sahara One Motion Pictures,
India’s largest player in the motion pictures business.
Sahara One Media & Entertainment Limited operates two television channels – Sahara
One in the general entertainment genre and Filmy in the Hindi movie genre. There are
plans to launch a third channel – HIT, in the Hindi music space soon.
Sahara One channel offers its viewers an interesting mix of fiction, non-fiction
entertainment and events. The channel has revamped its prime time offering by launching
two new shows 'Solhah Singaarr' and 'Kuch Apne Kuch Paraye'. Our leading shows are
Rajshri Productions – “Woh Rehne Wali Mehlon Ki” and Siddhanth Cinevision’s “Kittu
Sab Jaanti Hai”.
The channel is popular amongst viewers also for its non-fiction shows, mega events, kids
programming, features films and film based programs. It has the distinction of launching
India’s first live TV game show – Dial One Aur Jeeto which was a huge hit.
Sahara One Television channel sources software from India’s top production houses like
Rajshri Productions, Creative Eye, Cinevista Production and others. It has been
associated with key directors like Sooraj Barjatiya, Ravi Chopra, B.P. Singh and others.
Leading advertisers in the FMCG, Consumers products, Automobiles and Telecom
Services are associated with our channel. Advertisers include Hindustan Lever, Procter &
Gamble, Marico, Johnson & Johnson, Colgate, Palmolive, L’Oreal, Cadbury, Gillette,
Tata Teleservices, Tata AIG and others.
Distribution
The MRP of Sahara One & FILMY channels in the notified areas as per the Notification
dated July 31, 2006 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India
are as under:
Channel Maximum Retail Price Per Subscriber (Residential) for CAS Notified areas only
FILMY Rs. 5
The MRP mentioned above is without prejudice to the rights of Sahara India TV Network
and is effective December 31, 2006
Movie Channel
Sahara Filmy
FILMY, Sahara One Media and Entertainment Limited's second channel after Sahara One, was launched on
February 12, 2006. The Sahara Group was already into the businesses of general entertainment television,
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news and motion pictures and a Hindi films based channel was recognised as a natural step in the
direction of integration of these businesses.
FILMY, a Sahara One Network Creation, is a digitally encrypted Hindi Movie channel, which aims to
redefine how cinema is consumed on television. It delivers the biggest Bollywood blockbusters, spiced up
with a dash of fun and irreverent original content. This unique movie presentation format combined with
FILMY's slick and new-age packaging promises to enthrall the viewers with a stress-free movie viewing
experience.
The test signal for FILMY went on air on January 26, 2006 . The commercial launch of the channel
happened amidst much fanfare on February 12, 2006 . A 30-city FILMY Yatra was organized through the
month of February, where the FILMY anchors traveled with the Yatra to various cities, and met the viewers
and the media at the local level. The launch also featured a high decibel campaign across television, radio,
outdoor and ground. Some of the key markets covered were Mumbai, Delhi , Kolkata, Lucknow ,
Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur , Chandigarh , Bhopal , Jaipur and many others.
Cinema production
Cinema halls
Film city
Sahara India Pariwar is creating a Film City to provide filmmakers with everything they
need to make films, television software and commercials of the highest standard. The
existing infrastructure of the Film City will be renovated and equipped with the most
modern and latest technology. The Production House will offer clients facilities and
services that would be second to none. It will then rightly be called as the Film City that
is designed for the future.
English weekly
Urdu weekly
Hindi daily
News section
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Consumer products
Consumer products and retail chains
Range of Consumer Products and Developing the Largest Retail Chain in India (in
phases)
We are on our way to creating the largest retail chain in India in phases. At present our
product division offers a range of products of everyday use as well as objects of desire
through a chain of showrooms called 'Unique' in various locations of India. The number
of these showrooms is proposed to be increased to 6000. The products offered come
under three categories
Sahara Select
Personal & Beauty Care
Home Care
Clothing
Jewellery & Watches
Accessories
Home Decor
Houseware
Home Furnishings
Kids Products
Furniture
Sahara Care
Personal & Beauty Care
Home Care
Food items
Sahara Sports
Sports Wear
Sports Accessories
Revenue channels:
• FMCG Sales
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We have a team of sales representatives based at different locations to look after the sales
and assists distributors for the growth of our business. The department plans to spread its
wings in other neighboring states after successful completion of task in UP & Uttranchal.
Future Prospects of our FMCG Channel: Making new Distributors, Dealers, Retailers,
C & F agents for Sahara Care products. We had hoisted wall paintings & dealer board at
different parts of Uttar pradesh & Uttranchal
Retail Sales
India represents an economic opportunity on a massive scale, both as a global base and as
a domestic market. Indian Retail sector consists of small family-owned stores, located in
residential areas, with a shop floor of less than 500 square feet. At present the organized
sector accounts for only 2 to 4% of the total market although this is expected to rise by 20
to 25% on YOY basis.
Retail growth in the coming five years is expected to be stronger than GDP growth,
driven by changing lifestyles and by strong income growth, which in turn will be
supported by favorable demographic patterns and the extent to which organized retailers
succeed in reaching lower down the income scale to reach potential consumers towards
the bottom of the consumer pyramid. Growing consumer credit will also help in boosting
consumer demand
The structure of retailing will also develop rapidly. Shopping malls are becoming
increasingly common in large cities, and announced development plans project at least
150 new shopping malls by 2008. The number of department stores is growing much
faster than overall retail, at an annual 24%. Supermarkets have been taking an increasing
share of general food and grocery trade over the last two decades.
So keeping in tune with the world Sahara India Pariwar launched its retail sales on 10
June 2003 at Gurgaon in the form of Sahara Unique Retail Outlet. The Retail Sales
motive was to provide our esteem customers the concept of “Touch” & “Feel”.
Till date, we have opened 38 Sahara Unique retail outlets in various major cities
preferably where our regional offices are located. All the 38 Sahara Unique Retail outlets
are located in the prime location of the town.
We follow Standard Merchandising Procedure and Norms for bringing quality products to
the consumers.
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We've a strong centralized data base management system for Sales, Inventory &
Financial Control of our entire business locations through our in-house developed
software, controlled with the help of our expert Systems & I.T. team, Accounts & Inputs
team and a supportive M.I.S. team which provides us complete analysis/data of where we
stand based on Sales / Inventory / Profitability ratios/ financial implications etc.
• Corporate Sales
Another important way of selling our products directly to the consumers is through our
“Exhibition & Van Sales” department. Sahara India Products Division organizes
Exhibition cum sales from time to time at various places. We generally sale discounted
items through this particular sales wing.
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Manufacturing
Jute project
Sahara India Jute Project and R & D Centre - a multi-faceted development initiative by
Sahara India Pariwar, is an ambitious project with a very deep-rooted social foundation.
Coming up at Araria, the birthplace of our Hon'ble Managing Worker & Chairman,
Sahara India Pariwar, Shri Subrata Roy Sahara, the project will address critical social &
developmental issues specific to the region, as also the larger concerns of the jute
industry in India, with an aim of providing it a proper identity in India & abroad. The
project endeavours to bring about a complete Social Renaissance by empowering the
local community so that they may bring a composite improvement in their standard of
living, and in the condition of their habitat. The project aims at creating worthwhile
livelihood opportunities by promoting entrepreneurship for the people of Araria &
surrounding districts through the promotion & manufacture of jute, jute products & jute
diversified products. The project overwhelmingly shares & propagates Sahara India
Pariwar's unwavering commitment to comprehensive socio-economic upheaval in the
country. Araria being the starting point, the emphasis however, will be on extending this
model to the entire region by embarking upon a rigorous program of training, research
and entrepreneurship development through multi-pronged strategies viz.
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Handicraft promotion
Over the centuries, India has been regarded as a hub of rich culture, vibrant traditions and
knowledge. Many dimensions of this rich cultural and traditional heritage can be seen in
the various Indian handicraft art forms.
Due to the lack of proper marketing and other commercial assistance, the Indian craft has
not received the global forum it deserves. Sahara India Pariwar with 27 years of presence
in India especially in the rural areas has taken up the mammoth task of bringing the best
artisans to present to the world the wonders of Indian handicrafts and the excellent
craftsmanship.
Each of our products carries the essence of India – mystic, incredible and pleasing
qualities. We offer myriad products from different categories: Chikan Kari, Metal, Glass,
Stone, Wood, Ceramics, Zari & Zardozi, Appliqué, Leather and Bone & Horn to mention
a few.
With the view to expanding the market and showcasing the range of Indian Handicraft
items, an International Trade Centre is being created under the initiative of Sahara India
Pariwar. The centre will have among other things exhibition halls, designing centres,
packaging centres, training centres, showrooms and cultural activity centres.
A market place, UP Haat, solely dedicated to the artisans to showcase their products and
craftsmanship is also being developed. This is an initiative to provide the artisans a
common platform and expand the domestic handicraft market. The Haat will have many
facilities including a mini amphitheater, stalls, food court and amusement zones for
children.
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Shall also become the largest news gathering agency with start-up points at
hundreds of locations across the nation, providing text-audio news through portal.
Sahara Net provides an extensive integrated platform for Software Solutions, Web
Solutions, Mobile/Handheld Device Applications Solutions, Web Services and Network
Solutions.
Care House
Worldwide caring scheme in India for Indians based across the globe
Sahara India Pariwar, as an emotionally integrated family has been consistently offering
new and unique range of products/ services to its valued customers. Sahara Care House is
an offering exclusively for Indians Residing Overseas ( IRO's), who have strengthened
India economically and earned great respect for the country and for all Indians across the
world. To show gratitude and respect, Sahara India Pariwar would like to offer a "Single
Window Service" for extending a caring hand to their families and friends back home in
India through a bouquet of attractive services/ benefits.
Sahara Care House is a means to make your loved ones living in India feel that you
genuinely "Care" for their big and small needs of life, be it an emergency medical care
for your dear ones or just a matter of bringing a smile to your parents by a "miss you"
message or a "birthday greeting" to your brother or a "surprise gift" to your sister or any
other emotion you want to express. We will help you do it and that too, instantly!
We have dedicated Relationship Ambassadors who are sensitive and can be relied upon
for going that extra mile, which only a family member would. The services of Sahara
Care House are available through a 24x365 call centre committed to provide immediate
support and assistance.
Sahara Global is an integrated Tourism and Travel Management company that creates
service excellence, trust, integrity, innovation and believes in building long term
relationships. The front and back end service architecture is seamlessly integrated
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through cutting-edge technology and processes. Sahara Global has brought together a
highly talented & dedicated team of professionals from the tourism industry to ensure
you have a memorable experience and a long lasting relationship with us.
OUTBOUND TRAVEL
Worldwide holiday options are offered to discerning holiday makers from the customary
to the exotic. Extended business holidays, Hotels, Car rentals and a host of travel services
are available. Incentive and Motivational programs, Trade fair participation, Overseas
Conference Management services are also on offer throughout India for the corporate
customer.
INBOUND TRAVEL
A comprehensive range of travel services are offered to visitors to India, be it Leisure or
the Business traveler. Holiday programs on offer include Classical and Heritage Tours,
Adventure and Wildlife programs, Rejuvenation and Religious package options. A wide
range of hotels and airlines stopover options are also on offer. Incentive and Luxury
holiday collections include a wide range of thematic experiences from a Rajasthani
evening to the Goan carnival theme. Travel assistance is available across 1707 Sahara
India establishments in the country, backed by a 24x7 holiday help line, one of the largest
travel assistance network in the country.
DOMESTIC TRAVEL
Pre-packaged or customised programs are available to suit all budgets for holiday makers
within the country. Choose from a wide range of Regional and Thematic holidays
including Spas and Rejuvenation programs. Also included are Pilgrimage or Religious
holiday options, Honeymoon packages, Motoring holidays or simply a Weekend getaway.
MEDI TOURS
This activity facilitates world class medical treatment in India from International markets
especially USA, CANADA, UK and the UAE. Our alliance with Apollo hospitals, which
has received the highest accreditation from agencies such as ISO & CRISIL provides
elective treatment packages in Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Dental,
Paediatrics, Cosmetic and Plastic surgeries.
Services are provided on an end to end basis from Air Tickets to Visas to attractive post
treatment recuperation packages.
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Persons of Indian Origin living overseas. Services include International and Domestic Air
Tickets, Meet and Greet services, Car rentals, Hotel bookings, Medical treatments, Royal
and Luxury holidays, Gift a holiday, and other travel related services. These are available
on a 24x7 basis, backed by a network of 1707 Sahara India establishments across the
country.
TRAVEL PORTAL
A comprehensive state-of-the-art interactive Travel Portal offering holiday options within
India and Abroad, Worldwide hotel bookings, Car rentals, International and Domestic Air
Tickets besides other travel related services, backed by 24x7x365 days customer service.
Sahara Global
Mission Statement
Websites
Overview websites:
http://www.saharaone.in/aboutus.asp
http://www.saharaone.in/distribution.asp
Life Insurance:
http://www.saharalife.com
Mutual Funds:
http://www.saharamutual.com
Housing finance
http://www.saharahousingfina.com
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Entertainment:
http://www.saharaone.in
http://www.myfilmy.com
retail:
http://www.saharaproducts.com
Services:
http://www.saharacarehouse.com
http://www.saharaglobal.in
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