Brands
Cantabil ties up with ecommerce marketplaces to debut SS’20 collection
MUMBAI: In order to strengthening its omnichannel strategy, Cantabil Retail India Ltd, made its debut in the e-commerce marketplace by entering into a venture with Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal and Paytm. With a total of 300+ stores across the country, this is the brand’s first among a series of online-retail initiatives that would be announced over the next year.
Cantabil director Deepak Bansal, in a virtual press conference, highlighted the growth strategy. “As we strengthen our presence both online and offline, we will continue to do whatever it takes to be there for all our customers, employees and other stakeholders. From a business perspective, we are continuously evaluating our ways to scale up cost-effectiveness and improve efficiency levels. While the pandemic has impacted both consumer behaviour and demand, we strongly believe that with trust and confidence that the brand has garnered over 20 years, we will surely come out stronger and stand in good stead.”
The brand also unveiled its spring-summer ’20 collection.
Cantabil CFO Shivendra Nigam said, “E-commerce will play a pivotal role Covid2019 for the retail sector, as it will play a key role in maintaining market equilibrium. It is expected to bring back the sales for numerous retail players and for us, it would definitely be one of the key growth drivers moving forward.”
The apparel manufacturer also plans to invest in digital to provide innovation lead a shopping experience to the customers, "Lockdown has pushed us into increasing our innovation and IT budgets, we are strategising in bringing world-class technology solutions to our brand. We are implementing ERP Navision by Microsoft, which shall be completed by this year," said Bansal mentioned.
Adhering to the guidelines issued by the central and state governments, as well as with the permission from local authorities, Cantabil re-opened all its exclusive brand stores in the orange and green zones across the country. All the stores were rigorously sanitized before restarting the business, the brand also rolled out a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure the well-being of both staff and customers.
Brands
UP govt, HGS unit to skill one lakh youth in digital push
MoU targets jobs, training and future ready talent across state
MUMBAI: Government of Uttar Pradesh has joined hands with OneOTT Intertainment Limited, the broadband arm of Hinduja Global Solutions, to train one lakh youth, signalling a fresh push towards jobs in the digital economy.
The memorandum of understanding, signed with the Employment Department Uttar Pradesh, aims to bridge the gap between skills and industry needs while opening up employment pathways for young people across the state.
The agreement was formalised by principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram and whole-time director, Hinduja Global Solutions and MD and CEO, OneOTT Intertainment Limited, Vynsley Fernandes, in the presence of labour minister Anil Rajbhar.
Under the partnership, OneOTT Intertainment Limited will roll out training programmes, workshops and knowledge-sharing platforms designed to equip youth with skills aligned to a rapidly digitising economy. The initiative will also include research inputs, technical guidance and policy-level support to ensure effective execution.
Principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram, said, “This collaboration will help align skill development programmes with actual industry needs and prepare the youth of Uttar Pradesh for emerging opportunities in the digital services sector.”
Hinduja Global Solutions whole-time director, and OneOTT Intertainment Limited MD and CEO Vynsley Fernandes said, “India’s progress is closely linked to strengthening the capabilities of its young workforce. At HGS, we see skills evolving alongside technology, and partnerships like this help build a stronger digital ecosystem.”
The state government will facilitate coordination across departments and institutions, ensuring the programmes reach the right audiences and deliver measurable outcomes.
As digital infrastructure expands and technology reshapes job markets, initiatives like this are positioning skill development not just as training, but as a gateway to opportunity for the next generation.
