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HomeShop18 clocked sales of Rs. 15 Crores in a single day on 15th August
NEW DELHI: HomeShop18, India’s leading virtual shopping brand touches another milestone. On this Independence Day, HomeShop18 recorded bumper sale of INR 15 crore through its three retail platforms of TV, Web and Mobile. The TV channel contributed most to this number followed by the web and mobile platforms.
The categories that saw maximum sales were Apparel, Electronics, Mobile Phones and Books. Home & Kitchen and Health & Beauty were also strong contributors indicating increasing participation of women in virtual shopping. HomeShop18 observed highest buys from Delhi & NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Guwahati, Jammu, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Patna and Pune.
Sundeep Malhotra, Founder & CEO, HomeShop18 commented, “Shoppers today are getting more confident about product quality, greater value & service delivery which is encouraging them to shop comfortably across TV, Web and Mobile platforms. We at HomeShop18 are witnessing an expansion in our customers’ product basket as newer product categories are getting traction too. This is a positive trend and we are strongly positioned to serve this high-growth market.”
HomeShop18 is setting a benchmark in virtual shopping and making it a smarter, easier, and hassle free experience. With great products and brands in its product portfolio, HomeShop18 offers multiple payment options and free home delivery on all products. HomeShop18’s dedicated team delivers products to every corner of the country covering over 3000 locations. HomeShop18 stands for superlative quality, exceptional value and unmatched convenience.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
