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Westlife development rings in a new era for company’s investors
Mumbai, August 27, 2013: Mr B L Jatia, Chairman of Westlife Development Limited, a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: 505533), today sounded the bell at the start of the trading session. The ringing of the bell marked the increased opportunity for Indian investors to participate in the scrip following the consolidation of group companies and consequent expansion of the equity base to 15 crore shares.
The Bell Ringing ceremony was held in the presence of Mr Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE, Mr Siddharth Mehta, Founder & CEO, Bay Capital, Mr. Dharmesh Mehta, Managing Director – Institutional Equities, Axis Capital and Mr Sonal Jain, Country Head India, CLSA.
As a result of the consolidation of group companies, Hardcastle Restaurants Private Limited (HRPL), a Master Franchisee for west & south India operations of McDonald’s Restaurants, is now a direct subsidiary of Westlife Development Limited (WDL).
Speaking at the Bell Ringing ceremony, Mr. Amit Jatia, Vice-Chairman of Westlife Development Limited said, “ This is a momentous day and hour for Westlife Development and I am proud to bring to Indian investors an opportunity to share in the future in India of the world’s most famous brand, McDonald’s. There has been a huge demand for Westlife shares ever since we submitted the scheme to the Court. From today, interested investors will be able to actively participate in the company through a much larger base of available shares.”
“The consolidation of our companies under Westlife Development opens up options for us to accelerate our growth plans for expanding McDonald’s restaurants in west and south India. The consolidation will also open up opportunities for the India market to invest in the growth of the McDonald’s Franchisee, HRPL, through Westlife Development. We have an outstanding brand and an aligned system that makes us uniquely well-positioned to benefit from the available growth opportunities.”
The consolidation of B.L. Jatia group companies, HRPL (through its majority shareholder, Triple A Foods), and Westpoint Leisureparks Pvt. Ltd (majority shareholder of Triple A Foods), under Westlife Development Limited was completed recently. The B.L. Jatia family holds majority ownership in these companies.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
