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ZEE5 and OYO offer discounts to travellers
MUMBAI: OTT platform ZEE5 has joined hands with OYO Hotels and Homes to offer the travellers some fantastic discounts. OYO Hotels and homes will offer their customers a flat 20 per cent discount on a ZEE5 subscription. Similarly, ZEE5 subscribers will enjoy a flat 60 per cent discount on booking rooms via OYO, with an additional 5 per cent off for OYO wizard members. The offer is valid till 15 January 2019.
ZEE5 India business head Manish Aggarwal said, “The travel industry in India is growing exponentially and people are consuming content when on the go. Taking a cue from this, ZEE5 has partnered with OYO rooms to provide seamless entertainment options to travellers. Our exhaustive library has content across six languages and multiple genres to suit the travel preference of travellers, regardless of their age and background. With aggressive tie-ups in the travel space, ZEE5 aims to create a multitude of opportunities that enhance customer experience and value and this partnership with OYO Rooms is another step in that direction.”
OYO Hotels and homes VP- conversions Burhanuddin Pithawala, commented, “At OYO, we thrive on a customer centric approach to innovation, and our partnership with ZEE5 brings alive our shared passion for delighting our customers. Through this partnership, we are excited to offer the ZEE5 entertainment experience to all our valued customers, and extend the OYO hospitality experience to all the subscribers of ZEE5.”
Recently, ZEE5 has also tied up with MakeMyTrip and RailYatri to give an impetus to its rapidly growing user base and make commuting more engaging.
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Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
