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Mobile retail chain MobileNXT launched in Bangalore
BANGALORE: MobileNXT Teleservices Pvt. Ltd., India’s first mobile retail chain, is launched in Bangalore. MobileNXT aims to offer a world-class shopping experience to the telecom buyer offering a host of mobile products, services and value adds.
A chain of one-stop mobile stores, MobileNXT is launching their first store in Gurgoan on 20 April.
Speaking at the launch of MobileNXT founder & CEO Vijay Menon said, “With the boom in the mobile industry over the last two years in the country, there is a huge need to provide value based consumer experience to this growing market. Based on our research, we believe that this is the right time for a concept like MobileNXT to enter the Indian market and take on this unfulfilled need. We have studied similar formats internationally and hope to bring the same level of professionalism and service to our consumers in India.”
An innovative concept in the telecom retailing industry, MobileNXT will focus on providing consistent offerings to build consumer value be it the store experience, the products or the services offered. One of the core differentiators of MobileNXT is that the store will offer the products categorized not by brands but by the value they add for the customers, states an official release.
Speaking about the business model, founder & COO Romy Juneja said, “Our primary focus is on creating an organized retail format in the under-served tier II and tier III cities whereas our presence in large metros will be through shop-in-shop formats and malls thereby establishing a presence in the leading, relatively saturated markets of the country. We plan to open close to 31 stores by the end of this year.”
One of the most notable value-add offered by MobileNXT is the Interactive Kiosks, the first of its kind by any retail outlet in the country. Unveiling the interactive kiosks, Romy said, “Our desire to create an unparalleled buying experience for the consumer led us to putting up the interactive kiosks at our stores. This unique concept is the first of its kind offered by any mobile retail store in the country. There is a huge demand for software downloads, be it music, videos, ringtones, caller tunes etc. especially among the youth who is always into experimentation. MobileNXT Kiosks is the best solution to address this audience.”
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.
