Aurangabad Metropolitan City mooted!

The district administration has drafted a mega plan of the Aurangabad Metropolitan City including 303 villages surrounding the city. The plan includes 139 villages of Aurangabad tehsil, 43 of Paithan, 19 of Phulambri, 38 of Khuldabad and 63 of Gangapur.

The expansion of Aurangabad is aimed at the planned development of villages," said district collector Kunal Kumar. Meanwhile, the authority to grant NA permission in the municipal corporation limit, Cidco fringe area comprising 28 villages and 303 villages of the mega plan, has been vested with the district collector.
The proposed area of the Metropolitan City is 1,880 sq km !

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source : Lokmat Times 30-11-2011 & 1-12-2011.

Draft Map of Aurangabad Metropolitan Area, 1880 sq Km.

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Construction industry in Aurangabad facing shortage of labourers.
Difficult to get skilled labourers even for ` 500 per day!

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Tier-II and tier-III cities have a lot of out-bound potential

Anil Khanna, managing director, Blue Dart Express :
Prior to this, in smaller cities, we were more focused on the in-bound side. We realised that a lot of tier-II and tier-III cities have a lot of out-bound potential. A few cities that we selected and focused on in the last 5-6 months have put up a phenomenal show, with sales going up by almost five fold. These include cities like Aurangabad.

http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_its-time-smes-got-their-due-in-our-scheme-of-things-anil-khanna_1626366

Cross posting from Aurangabad Project Thread.....

Can-Pack to invest 500 crores more in Aurangabad.

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Prozone to set up world class trade center in Aurangabad

Aurangabad: Prozone Enterprises, a joint venture between Provogue (India) Limited and Capital Shopping Centres Plc, Sunday laid a foundation stone for the first phase of its proposed world class trade center here.

The four-floor trade center would be constructed in the area spreading over two lakh square feet. Each floor would include a cafeteria, a business lounge, an exquisite lobby with superior Wi-Fi connectivity on each floor to be in touch with the global clients, Prozone officials said.

The foundation stone was Sunday laid in the presence of BJP leader Gopinath Munde and minister for higher and technical education Rajesh Tope.

Speaking on the occasion Tope said, "I am happy to see that the management of the Prozone had given it a world class look and this is just a first step ahead in making Aurangabad one of the top ten cities".

He also appealed on the occasion that the companies like Videocon should come forward to establish private universities so that the higher education also gets a fillip in Marathwada region.

Expressing confidence that global players will find Aurangabad as a new destination, Munde said,"We could now invite foreign industries and business houses to invest here as all the world class facilities are available, including the five star industrial area where the Scoda plant is located".

According to Prozone officials, the trade center is expected to be completed over the next one-and-a-half years.

http://zeenews.india.com/business/realestate/latest-news/prozone-to-open-world-class-trade-units-in-aurangabad_447.html

Sakal Auto Expo 2011 from today (22-25 December)
at Tapadia - Kasliwal Property, Adalat road, Aurangabad.

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Exhibition of classic cars - Javed Naviwala with one of his classics (one of the 25 cars from his collection)
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Aurangabad is now a Million Plus city i.e. just the Municipal corporation & Cantonment area and excluding suburbs like Waluj, Satara, Deolai etc.

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AMC mortgages 100 acres prime land for Rs. 200 cr loan from IDBI Bank.

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We will also surely think about investing in Maharashtra, especially Aurangabad - China's Consul General to India Niu Qingbao.
He was in the city for a two-day personal-cum-official tour.

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Aurangabad Industry in 2011.

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Aurangabad MSRTC in 2011

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Arrange road shows on Ajanta in China: Niu Qingbao Chinese consul.

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Aurangabad to install 50 CCTV cameras

Syed Rizwanullah TNN.

AURANGABAD: The district planning development council (DPDC) on Tuesday approved the Aurangabad police commissioner's proposal to install 50 closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) at strategic points across the city to check crime and improve traffic flow.

The meeting was presided over by district guardian minister Balasaheb Thorat. Proposals worth Rs 143.82 crore were okayed for the district for 2012-13.

Police commissioner Sanjay Kumar had sought Rs 1.5 crore for the CCTV project but the DPDC sanctioned Rs 50 lakh. "The cameras are meant for keeping a watch on the traffic flow, check vehicle thefts and crime in the night. The proposal cost includes the annual maintenance of cameras for three years. We might hire cameras for the purpose now," said Kumar.

"We have succeeded in checking vehicle thefts to a considerable extent since the average number of incidents has come down. A few days back, one vehicle was stolen every day on an average, now it has come down to one vehicle a week. The CCTV cameras would help us check the thefts further and control night crimes. Even in the absence of eye witnesses, the cameras would help us track the offenders."

The police have also decided to urge big shop owners to fix at least one or two cameras facing road, as a community service, Kumar said. The shop keepers would not be required to provide the data on a day-to-day basis but only when required.

Kumar said the guardian minister has in fact suggested the idea of approaching big business establishments for this purpose.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-29/pune/30568233_1_cctv-cameras-vehicle-thefts-aurangabad

Aurangabad may soon get International Flights.
Colombo to Buddhgaya via Aurangabad, Europe may also get connected. Thailand and Japan Airlines shown interest in starting service to Aurangabad.
Full Article : http://tinyurl.com/83bb4c7

^^ Hey Niks nice news.....Hope it happens ...fast....

Bajaj unveils the RE 60.
The Bajaj RE60 will be manufactured in Aurangabad.

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New Delhi: Bajaj Auto, India's second largest bike maker, finally unveiled its first four-wheeler, a low-emission car - RE 60 on the eve of the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi.

The company, which had in 2008 showcased a concept small car but decided not to go ahead with the project.

High fuel efficiency and lower emissions are the key factors on which the company is banking on to make its foray into the car segment a success. The company expects a big growth opportunity by targeting the three wheeler segment.

The RE 60, according to Bajaj has high fuel-efficiency ratios. Bajaj claims that this vehicle has hit 40kmpl under test conditions and a realistic mileage in daily driving conditions should be above 35kmpl. The 200cc rear-mounted engine's emissions will be an incredible 60g of CO2 per km.

The RE 60 has body coloured bumpers and funky wheels. The interiors get a central speedometer cluster, folding front windows, 44-litre boot space, 95-litre under seat storage and prominent seatbelts in cabin. This four-wheeler gets a digital twin spark tech engine. It is also available in fuel injected CNG variant.

Slated to be launched this year, its engine is a new water-cooled DTSi 4 (Digital Twin Spark Ignition) and able to accelerate to a maximum speed of 70km per hour. The small car can accommodate four people.

Though Bajaj has not yet revealed the prices for the RE 60, it is believed to be a ultra-low cost car and will compete with the Tata Nano, currently the cheapest car in the world.

Bajaj has been working with Nissan Motor Co and Renault SA on a project to develop an ultra low-cost mini car. The Bajaj RE60 will be manufactured in Aurangabad.

As per an agreement with the Renault-Nissan alliance, BAL was supposed to develop and manufacture the vehicle and sold under the badge of the alliance.

The ultra low-cost car was first scheduled to hit the roads in India in 2011, but was delayed due to differences between the partners on pricing and design.

While Renault-Nissan wanted to price the car at around $2,500, Bajaj insisted on lowering the overall cost of ownership.

In 2010, Renault-Nissan announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Bajaj Auto to take forward their ULC car project. As per the MoU, design, engineering, manufacturing and supply base expertise for the ULC would be executed by Bajaj with the support of the alliance, while branding, marketing and selling will be by Renault-Nissan.

"They have not seen the product yet. They have seen only on virtual media. They will see it in Auto-Expo. If they are disinterested in the four wheeler they are free to walk away," Rajiv Bajaj, managing director, Bajaj Auto, said.

"Last century was scooters, this century was motorcycle. We have made a remarkable transition from a scooter to a motorcycle company. We've gone from selling cheapest scooters in the country to some of the most expensive motorcycles. For the last 8-9 quarters, Bajaj Auto has been the world's most profitable auto company. There has been valid criticism that Bajaj has not done justice to its 3 wheeler business even though we are largest in world. We have been urged to do something dramatic for the 3 wheeler business, as dramatic as the transformation from Chetak to Pulsar. These are a host of features that are not normal for this segment just like when we launched Pulsar. It's a testimony to our engineering," Bajaj added.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bajaj-auto-unveils-ultra-lowcost-car-re-60/217432-25-166.html

The Bajaj RE60 will be manufactured in Aurangabad.

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Bajaj unveils RE 60.

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Shahid kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in Aurangabad for shooting Kunal Kholi's next film.

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The RE60 will be built at Bajaj's Aurangabad plant.

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Bajaj Auto Limited (BAL) decision to make its Waluj plant as home for producing its first four-wheeler RE60 would usher in the second wave of growth in Aurangabad.

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Govt Engg. College Aurangabad, wins first prize in Robo War Tech Fest at IIT Mumbai.

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Audi Road show in Aurangabad.

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Aurangabad based Auto & Auto Ancillary companies at Auto Expo 2012.

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CMIA will organise the First Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Business Leadership Conference on 'Stability versus Growth - The dilemma of the SMEs in the Turbulent Times' on January 21 in Aurangabad.

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38 crore sanctioned by state govt. to construct 200 bed civil hospital in Aurangabad.

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Aurangabad sets a Guinness Record of most people singing National Anthem.
A Lokmat initiative.

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National Anthem of India: Over 15,000 sing 'Jana Gana Mana' in unison; create world record

AURANGABAD: In a rousing display of patriotism and unity, over 15,000 people from the city today participated in a mass singing of national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana', creating a world record in the process.

With a tally of 15,243, they took India into the 'Guinness Book of World Records' for "the most people singing a national anthem simultaneously", erasing the previous record held by Pakistan for 5,800 individuals, the organisers said.

Andrea Banfi, Head of Adjudicators, Guinness World Records Ltd (GWR), who had flown in from London, handed over a certificate acknowledging the feat, to Rajya Sabha MP and Chairman of city-based Lokmat Media, Vijay Darda, who accepted it on behalf of the local citizens.

Lokmat Media had organised the event at a sports complex here in Central Maharashtra to commemorate the completion of 100 years of the national anthem.

Talking to news persons, Darda showered praises on the city residents for creating the record.

"Aurangabad has done the nation proud, and we are humbled to have helped in the process. This is our collective gift to the nation on the eve of Republic Day. Aurangabad has put up a truly splendid show of national solidarity and India's unity in diversity."

People came from all walks of life and far-flung areas of Aurangabad to take part in the event. The entire stadium, with an official capacity of 45,000, was jam-packed. Hence, the final GWR tally of 15,243 came as a surprise to everyone.

Banfi said, "We were not able to include all the people present at the packed stadium in the count, as it was physically impossible to court everyone.

"After the first singing, many people left. But, for us to do a proper count as per the GWR standards, we requested Lokmat Media to ask the people to assemble once again, in a particular order, and sing the anthem again. The figure of 15,243 is what we arrived at after the second singing," Banfi added

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/national-anthem-of-india-over-15000-sing-jana-gana-mana-in-unison-create-world-record/articleshow/11631344.cms

cross posting from Aurangabad project thread.

US-based Caterpillar Inc, plans to set up a 500 crore greenfield facility in Shendra Phase II.

Caterpillar arm to make engines at Aurangabad

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article2834649.ece

Perkins India Pvt Ltd, a group company of US-based Caterpillar Inc, has plans to set up a greenfield facility to manufacture diesel and gas engines at Aurangabad.

According to sources, the company has finalised the location of the new facility, expected to go on stream in the second half of next year, at the upcoming second phase of the Shendra industrial estate. The proposed investment in the plant, for which Caterpillar has sought Mega Project Status, is around Rs 500 crore in the first phase, with a provision for expansion.

At Aurangabad, Perkins plans to make its 4000 series engines, currently made only in the UK, that are used in generator sets. The engines will be for sale in both the domestic as well as the export market, the source added.

Headquartered in Peterborough, UK, Perkins Engines Company Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. The parent company is present in India through two facilities located in Tamil Nadu where construction machinery and engines are manufactured.

With six manufacturing sites worldwide, including two in China, Perkins is a leading manufacturer of industrial diesel and gas engines. These are used for a host of applications, including power generation and construction machinery. The company also sources components from India for use globally, and the setting up of a manufacturing facility for engines in India is expected to give a fillip to this business.

Demand for industrial land has prompted the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation to establish a second phase to the existing 800 hectare Shendra industrial estate in Aurangabad, home to Czech auto maker Skoda, Siemens, and Hindalco. Acquisition of 250 hectares for this purpose has been completed and Perkins is likely to be the first occupant of the new industrial estate.

Road widening drive being conducted in Aurangabad on a war footing.

In one of the biggest demolition drive ever, residential and commercial structures are being demolished to widen the roads as per Development plan (pending since 1970s & 1990s).

Following important DP roads which are being widened (width of space that would have to be acquired has been mentioned in bracket): Barabhai Taaziya to Paithan Gate (15 mtrs); Gulmandi to City Chowk (15 mtrs); Balwant Vachnalaya to Barabhai Taziya (18 mtrs); Aurangpura Daily Market to Nehru Bhavan (12 mtrs); Pandariba (Sarafa) to Angoori Baugh (12 mtrs); District Collectorate to Shahgunj (15 mtrs); Gandhi Statue to City Chowk to Head Post Office (15 mtrs); Roshan Gate to Azad Chowk (24 mtrs); Laxman Chawadi to MGM Hospital to Cidco (24 mtrs); Makai Gate to University Gate (30 mtrs) and Railway Station to Panchawati Circle (35 mtrs).
news source : Lokmat

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Shriram Transport rolls out Automall, the country’s first single- window destination for trade of pre-owned trucks in Aurangabad.

February 02, 2012 07:21 PM |

The Automall facility spread across a sprawling 2 lakh sq ft space is the first-of-its kind initiative, which will give access to the country’s large community of truck-owners to trade their vehicles in a hassle-free manner.

Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited, India’s largest asset financing company, launched Shriram Automall in Aurangabad. The Automall brings to the city, the country’s first single- window destination for trade of pre-owned trucks. U G Revankar, deputy managing director, who graced the occasion, inaugurated Shriram Automall in Aurangabad.

The facility spread across a sprawling 2 lakh sq ft space, is the first-of-its kind initiative, which will give access to the country’s large community of truck-owners to trade their vehicles in a hassle-free manner. Apart from trading of trucks, Automall also facilitates the owners to seek financing and insurance options, as well as provides major and minor repair facilities. As an add-on facility, Rest rooms for travel fatigued truck drivers and cleaners are also provided. The company plans to have a pan-India network of 50 such Automall strategically located on important highways of the country.

“The Automall is a one stop which facilitates the buying and selling of used commercial vehicle and will assist in the registration of individual buyers’ requirements. Road transport is the lifeline of India’s growing economy. Automall will benefit truckers by promptly replacing their vehicles leading to modernization of the country’s trucking fleet. The facility will house hundreds of pre-owned vehicles both in as-is-where-is and refurbished condition and truckers will be able to trade in a transparent manner. This is the first Automall in Aurangabad and we hope that it brings progress and eases life of the truckers” said Mr.Revankar.

The Automall also houses Shriram One Stop, a computerized touch screen kiosk, which is a virtual Truck Bazaar, providing real time information about used commercial vehicles available for sale and simultaneously facilitate registration of individual buyer’s requirements. One Stop will bring more transparency in the process of buying and selling used commercial vehicles.

The Automall includes Shriram New Look, wherein refurbished pre-owned commercial vehicles are put on display for buying with inbuilt financing options.

In the late afternoon, Shriram Transport Finance Co Ltd was trading at around Rs596.90 per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange, 2.29% up from the previous close.

http://www.moneylife.in/article/shriram-transport-rolls-out-automall-in-aurangabad/23409.html

Audi India to set up assembly line at Aurangabad for Q7 & Q3 SUVs.

3 Feb, 2012, 03.16AM IST, ET Bureau

MUMBAI: German premium car major Audi India will set up a new assembly line in Maharashtra for its sports utility vehicles to take on rivals BMW and Mercedes Benz.

The new assembly line in Aurangabad will start producing Q7 and Q3 SUVs by the end of the year, ramping up Audi's capacity to 8,000 units, a senior executive said.

"Q3 will be our bread and butter and the key product which will drive our growth in 2012," said Micheal Perschke, head, Audi India. "We will bring in one game changing model every year for the next few years."

Perschke said the focus is on expanding reach and portfolio of Audi, which sold 80% more cars in India last year.

The Q3 is likely to be priced in the 25-30 lakh range. It will challenge the dominance of BMW's X1 and Mini Countryman and Mercedes' B Class. The company is also considering bringing its smaller sedan, A3, creating a new entry level for itself.

The company is likely to launch the TT model in the first quarter. This will be followed by the new A4, considered a volume puller for Audi. It has also lined up the S6 and three other models for launch this year.

Audi plans to expand its reach by entering smaller cities like Nagpur, Bhopal, Lucknow and Goa.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/auto/automobiles/audi-india-to-set-up-assembly-line-at-aurangabad-for-q7-q3-suvs-to-take-on-rivals-bmw-mercedes-benz/articleshow/11734574.cms

Shriram Transport rolls out Automall, the country’s first single- window destination for trade of pre-owned trucks in Aurangabad.


Audi India to set up assembly line at Aurangabad for Q7 & Q3 SUVs.


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Representations to visiting SCR GM by citizens of Aurangabad.

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Two more coaches added to Janshatabdi

Aurangabad : Considering huge rush, two more coaches have been added to the Aurangabad-Mumbai 12072/71 Janshatabdi Superfast Express. Now, more passengers can regularly travel by the superfast express. It may be noted here that the Marathwada Railway Vikas Samiti president Omprakash Verma had requested the Central Railways general manager Subodh Jain on January 20 to add two more coaches to the Janshatabdi Express and Mumbai-Nagpur 11402/01 Nandigram Express.

A coach with a capacity of 72 berths was attached to Nandigram Express on January 23, informed Verma.The booking for the extended coaches in Janshatabdi has started and commuters can avail benefit, stated a press release. It is also learnt that Verma will soon call on the Western Railway officials to press for his demand to regularise Okha-Rameshwar Express and add 4 more coaches to it after a meeting with railway minister and officials in New Delhi.

source : Lokmat Times

Ruias' Phoenix chain set for expansion in Aurangabad.

Phoenix MarketCity, the high street chain owned by the Ruia family, which started in Mumbai ten-years ago, is expanding to new locations in India, and is growing along with Palladium- the luxury mall promoted by Phoenix MarketCity. "Palladium fits in the high-street Phoenix but it has found its own entity. We'll take it to Bangalore to start with," said Gayatri Ruia, development director, Palladium mall. "The average store in Bangalore is already a premium store and it is now ready to go a higher notch," said Ruia. Phoenix Mills' Bangalore mall started operations in November 2011 and Palladium will be housed in it.

"When we started marketing Palladium four-years ago the market was at an all time low. Today, we are seeing a lot of buying and interest from brands," said Ruia.

Phoenix Market city is expanding into new territories some of them are in partnership. The recent projects, which have become operational, are in cities such as Pune, Bangalore, and Chennai. The other new territories where it will make a debut include Lucknow, Bariely, Agra, Indore and Raipur.

According to Technopak luxury malls; DLF Emporio, UB City and Palladium are becoming popular, as they offer the niche mix of international and Indian luxury brands under one roof. Going forward the desire to experience luxury will percolate to mini metros such as Chandigarh, Surat, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Aurangabad.

Phoenix Mills would focus on its retail operations. The company had earlier announced its plan to build a Rs 350 crore 5-star hotel at their Kurla mall in partnership with Marriott Hotel. This plan has been cancelled following a slump in the hospitality business, the company official said.



Source (http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/CorporateNews/Ruias-Phoenix-chain-set-for-big-expansion/Article1-811432.aspx)

^^ Nice to know that......Hope to see it soon in Aurangabad.

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^^ Nice to know that......Hope to see it soon in Aurangabad.

yeah just waiting for that

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Audi to expand Aurangabad unit, roll out 3 models this year

German car maker Audi today said it will launch at least three new models in India this year, besides expanding production capacity at its plant in Aurangabad for rolling out two new products. "The company will take a decision based on feasibility of the models for India. This year we have plans to launch Audi TT later this month followed by the much awaited Audi Q3 and the sporty Audi S6," Audi India Director Michael Perschke told PTI. Worldwide, Audi has plans to introduce 18 models, including A1 Sportback and Audi A3. In India, Audi sold 5,511 cars last year, an increase of 84 per cent over the prior year. Worldwide Audi sold 1.3 million vehicles in 2011. "India is one of the fastest growing markets for Audi," he said. Commenting on the capacity expansion in India, he said: "We have plans to add a new line at our Aurangabad facility by the end of this year. There will be an additional hall built for Audi which will have capacity for at least two more products." Perchke, however, did not provide specific details and investment to be made for the proposed expansion. "When Audi set up its national sales company in India in 2007, the initial investment year marked for India was 30 million euro till 2015, out of which so far we have consumed about 70 per cent," he added. At its annual conference at Ingolstadt, Audi has announced investment of 13 billion euro between 2012 and 2016 for expanding its production capacities in Hungary, Germany and China. Audi's global revenue in 2011 stood at 44.1 billion euro, up 24.4 per cent compared to 2010 and its operating profit was 5.3 billion euro, an increase of 60 per cent over previous year.

Source (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/auto/automobiles/audi-to-expand-aurangabad-unit-roll-out-3-models-this-year/articleshow/12100165.cms)

^^ Great News !

*CMIA to organize a conference on 'Tier-3 cities: Future Growth of India' in June at Aurangabad.

*Efforts to to rope in prominent personalities like Monteksingh Ahluwalia, Union commerce minister Anand Sharma, chief minister Prithviraj Chavan, Wipro chairman Azim Premji and Nandan Nilekani for the conference.

*The conference will aim at bringing out the strength of Aurangabad to the notice of policy makers as well as investors.

CMIA to host meet on tier-3 cities in June

Lokmat News Service Aurangabad, March 6

The tier-1 and tier-2 cities like Mumbai and Pune are proving expensive for the investors and hence they are moving their businesses to the countries like Sri Lanka, Philippines and Bangladesh. Efforts are being made to divert these industries to the tier-3 cities like Aurangabad. As part of this initiative, the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) is organising a conference on 'Tier-3 cities: Future Growth of India' in June.

Aurangabad, Nagpur, Kolhapur and Nasik are considered as the tier-3 cities while Jalgaon, Jalna and Ahmednagar are in the tier-4 category. Mumbai and Pune have witnessed saturation of industries and making investment there has become expensive. The staff salaries have increased immensely. Hence, some Information Technology (IT) companies are moving to Sri Lanka and Philippines. It is necessary that these industries are retained in India. The proposed conference would be aiming at highlighting the advantages of the tier-3 cities.

Efforts will be made to rope in prominent personalities like planning commission deputy chairman Monteksingh Ahluwalia, Union commerce minister Anand Sharma, chief minister Prithviraj Chavan, industry minister Narayan Rane, Wipro chairman Azim Premji and Nandan Nilekani for the conference, said CMIA president Mukund Kulkarni.

The conference will aim at bringing strength of Aurangabad to the notice of policy makers as well as investors. Local entrepreneurs would benefit immensely after interacting with stalwarts.

Varroc leads Charge of the Indian Component Brigade
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Auragabad based Varroc Group, a major manufacturer of automotive components, has finalised a deal for acquiring the lighting division of US auto component major Visteon for approximately $100-120 million

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Sleek looking aerodynamically shaped Jalna - Nagarsol shuttle DEMU launched today.

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Jalna - Nagarsol DEMU (diesel-electric multiple units) will play via Aurangabad.

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Jaguar Land Rover planning to open a showroom in Aurangabad. Dealer - Satish Motors!

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Model Railway Station in Aurangabad has bagged the 'Best remodelled station' Shield.

Mohammed Akhef, Aurangabad, April 9

The phase-I model railway station in Aurangabad has bagged the 'Best remodelled station' shield award for the current year here on Monday. According to highly placed railway sources, a team from the Nanded division will be visiting South Central Railway headquarters in Secunderabad on April 12 to receive the award in a grand award ceremony.

This is for the first time in the history of Aurangabad that the railway station has bagged the prestigious award leaving all the railway stations behind in the SCR zone. The railway station has been awarded under the best remodeled category awards of efficiency shields during the ongoing 57th railway week celebration.
It is learnt that the idea to have furniture for the phase-I railway station on the lines of airport, then the building having glimpse of what all the Aurangabad has to offer for the tourists were the plus points for this station as compared to other stations in the SCR zone.

It is also learnt that the senior divisional commercial manager along with the divisional railway manager Sunil Singh Soin will receive the award on April 12."Getting an award is really a recognition to your work. As the DRM of the division, all I can say is to provide safe and punctual railway service to the commuters is more important than receiving any award, " said DRM Soin. "We are very glad to learn that our station has bagged this prestigious award. And it is more special for us as it is being awarded for the first time," said station superintendent Ashok Nikam. Commercial inspector Shankar Rao also echoed Nikam's views .

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Japan to accord Aurangabad status of Sister City

Japanese delegation in city today to invite mayor, civic chief for Indo-Japan International Friendship Festival

Lokmat News Service Aurangabad, April 11

Highly impressed by the tourism, educational, cultural and industrial potential of Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Maizuru (Japan) is going to accord the former the status of Sister City.According to reliable sources, a three-member delegation led by Chaitanya Bhandare will be meeting mayor Anita Ghodele and municipal commissioner P N Bhapkar tomorrow to invite them for the Indo-Japan International Friendship Festival to be held from May 13 2012, when the status of Sister City will formally be conferred on Aurangabad and an official memento released in this respect.

Aurangabad, needless to state, attracts a large number of foreign tourists every year, especially from Japan, who are highly impressed by its historical and cultural importance. The plan was still in a preliminary stage, Bhandare told LT, adding that to strengthen the educational and cultural ties between Aurangabad and Japan, a group of 20 students would be exchanged under a study tour every year. Aurangabad will be the second Sister City in Maharashtra (after Mumbai) and 9th in the country. "Aurangabad is a great city having historical and cultural importance. Moreover, the loving nature of its residents has prompted Japan to accord it the status of Sister City. Many more schemes to enhance the relationships between the two countries are on the anvil," Bhandare told this newspaper.

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Now, Aurangabad to get Pharma cluster.

Aurangabad, April 19: After living its footprints in various industrial sectors, Aurangabad is set to add another feather to its cap with a soon-to-arrive pharma cluster. For Marathwada region, which is celebrating 50 years of industrialisation, the announcement of a pharma cluster for Aurangabad could not have come at a more opportune occasion.

As of now, Aurangabad has 66 pharma companies and because of which it has been recognised as a pharma hub. Out of all the pharma companies in the country, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) of America has certified only 21 — five of them are based in Aurangabad. Recently, the Government of India, to boost the pharmaceutical sector, recognised 15 destinations and decided to declare them as pharma clusters. Aurangabad is one of them.

This will see a fund of Rs 50 crore for the development of each clusters, where the pharmas of middle and small scale will be helped to improve the quality of their product and fulfill the quality control parameters. The decision will help small and middle scale pharmas, for whom many a time it is not feasible to buy costly machines to maintain quality of their product.

Aurangabad is indeed one of the biggest pharmaceutical destinations in the country. The pharma cluster announced by the government for Aurangabad will obviously benefit the ones in the business from quality point of view," said Cdr Anil Save, coordinator, pharma cluster.

source : Lokmat Times

Aurangabad celebrates 50 years of industrial development

CM Prithviraj Chavan Inaugurated the foll website on the occassion : http://industrialmarathwada.com/

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