Industry Reporter

Chandigarh : With the onset of the festive season, the International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI), an apex body of the premium AlcoBev sector, urged the Punjab government for strict checks and enforcement to counter the illicit and spurious liquor trade. The Association strongly recommended for a balanced, pragmatic and transparent approach to the AlcoBev business in the State as the way forward to promote responsible consumption and build the economic opportunity for the State. Appreciating the Punjab government’s enforcement measures and progressive liquor policy, Nita Kapoor, CEO, ISWAI said, “ISWAI applauds and supports the state government’s bold initiative in implementing stringent enforcement measures to check the spurious liquor market and also bringing changes in excise duties. We urge the state government for a consultative and progressive policy-making to ensure responsible consumption and ease of doing business. ISWAI will be happy to engage and

  Chandigarh : Novotel Chandigarh Tribune Chowk has appointed Tikka Manpreet Singh as its Executive Chef. Manpreet comes with over 16 years of experience having worked with international and Indian brands including The Taj, J. W. Marriott, IHG, Carlson and The Oberoi Group of Hotels and Resorts. He holds a Diploma in Hotel Management from AHLA, Chandigarh.In his most recent assignment, Manpreet was associated with Holiday Inn, Panchkula as their Executive Chef.  Chef Manpreet in his role at Novotel Chandigarh will be responsible for curating menus, innovating recipes for both Food Exchange, contemporary all-day dining and Curves, the Lounge bar at the hotel. Chef Tikka has been passionate about cooking since his childhood, which motivated him to take it up as his profession.  When he is not cooking up a storm in the hotel's kitchen,he likes exploring different global cuisines and enjoys travelling with his family and his pet. He is also fond of motor sports and is passionate

Gurugram : ‘LT FLoW’ a digital lending platform is all set to unveil ‘I-Loans’, the new face of Bajrang Financial Ltd., a traditional two-wheeler finance company based out of Delhi. Under the new avatar, I-Loans will be providing impact personal loans for blue-collar workers, electric two-wheeler finance and MSME loans to retailers.   Mayank Sangani, CBO and Gautam Sinha, Sr VP -Tech, LoanTap LT-FLoW is an embedded finance platform designed by LoanTap that helps product and service companies to marry new age or traditional lender and provide credit facility on the platform.  The initiative is specially designed for customers to avail  instant  credit for Electric Two-Wheelers, its digital presence through an application further facilitates, easy EMIs, flexible repayments, and fast processes.  The I-Loan application will help customers to avail loans digitally through few clicks, making it easier for customers to access credit at their convenience. Mayank Sangani,  CBO , LoanTap,