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Issue 10 - FEBRUARY 2017The Embassy Group Corporate Newsletter For private circulation only
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2 EDITORIAL
13 EMBASSY
SERVICES
EMBASSY
SERVICES
3 4/7 RESIDENTIAL
10 INDUSTRIAL
PARKS
INDUSTRIAL
PARKS
16 CSRCSR
8
HOSPITALITYHOSPITALITY11/12 14/15 EDUCATIONEDUCATION
ACHIEVEMENTS 9
EDITORIAL
CHAIRMAN’S
MESSAGE
JITU VIRWANI
Issue 10 - February 2017
The year 2016 will be remembered as the
year of landmark decisions and economic
transition, with the government clearing
long-pending legislations and introducing
new, encompassing policies. The year was
of great significance for real estate too.
Measures were taken by the government
ranging from demonetisation, the Real
Estate Regulatory Act, introducing the
Goods and Services Tax (GST) in order to
make the real estate sector more
transparent, thereby spurring increased
foreign investment and end-user activity.
Amidst all these regulations, our city,
Bengaluru, was crowned “The most
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Dynamic City in the world” while the
Embassy Group was ranked amongst the
top 5 real estate companies for Best
Practices as per the 2016 Times of India
Survey. The parameters included
functional, professionalism and
transparent deals.
The Embassy Group emerged as a winner
in Office space and Commercial Real
Estate and remains the No. 1 choice
among Foreign Investors in India, for
both Property Development and Asset
Management.
Another highlight was the British High
Commission recognizing our efforts
made on the CSR front for education and
gave us the honor of hosting British
Prime Minister, Theresa May, at Stonehill
International School and Stonehill
Government School. Our students got the
opportunity to interact with her and Wing
Commander Andy Green, the world land
speed record holder.
The inauguration of our escalator skywalk
near Embassy Manyata reiterates our
commitment to support neighbouring
communities and developing social
infrastructure around our office parks.
In the commercial office sector, we expect
the IT/ITeS industry to continue leading
demand in the market for leased spaces,
followed by the BFSI and consulting sectors
respectively. Our recent expansion activities
in the warehousing space in the country
shows Embassy Group’s continuous focus
on creating a portfolio of prime, mixed-use
developments. The commitment and
promise gets stronger this year, with the
formalising of our partnership with
WeWork, the New York based tech-enabled
platform to offer collaborative office
services for entrepreneurs and small
businesses.
In the hospitality sector, the signing of a
management agreement with Hilton for
its second hospitality project, a 586-room
dual-branded hotel within the Embassy
Manyata Business Park that features Hilton
Hotel & Resorts and Hilton Garden Inn
brand hotel, is a significant step forward
for us.
As always, it’s the communities within
Embassy Group that continue to shape
our dreams and aspirations. We wish each
one of you a wonderful start to 2017. May
the year hold promise, hope and your
continued support.
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Bengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, emerges as the top market for property on a variety of metrics according to a ‘Best Practices 2016’
Survey. The study covered 100 leading developers across the country with rankings based on 10,000 respondents. Taking into
consideration ten best practices including fiscal management, functional professionalism, execution, consumer connect and
transparent deals. Some of the other parameters included market depth, care, employer communication and desirable practices.
Embassy Group was also the Top Choice of Foreign Investors in India for both Property Development & Asset Management, as well
as the Top 10 Companies in the country in terms of “Buyers – Vote of Trust” and leads in the Perception of a “Clean and Transparent
Developer”. There is also a ‘buyer’s market preference’ ranking and Bengaluru takes the top spot. It gets the best ratings in parameters
including developer’s credentials, amenities and pricing, job market and law and order. In developers’ credentials, the Bengaluru
ones scored the highest at 7.5 (on 10), followed by Chennai and Mumbai at 7 each. Bengalureans may complain about the
infrastructure, but the city’s infrastructure and connectivity also got the top rating as per the study.
Bengaluru takes the top spot in ‘buyer’s market preference’ Embassy Group is the top choice in office spaces and commercial real estate.
EMBASSY GROUP STEALS
THE THUNDER
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RESIDENTIAL
A Republic salute by Embassy Group, with Embassy Lake Terraces
draped in Indian tri-colours - 26-01-2017
Vistas of Patriotic
Splendour
Bengaluru witnessed a first-of-its-kind Republic Day celebrations. On India's 68th Republic Day this year, Embassy Lake Terraces wore the
dignified colours of our nation with pride and poise from the 24th to the 26th of January, 2017. Celebrating the legacy and heralding the
future of this great nation, this was a humble salute from Embassy Group to the constitution and all that it stands for. The complex design
of the structures was mapped and designed floor by floor, to bring in visual depth to the outstanding display. Fifty electricians worked for
nearly 100 hours to put up hundreds of LED lights which became a sensation with the people driving on that road. This innovative
communication was seen across digital and print media. To relive this whole experience, kindly scan the QR code.
The December issue of GQ's Luxe Addresses
2017, has listed the 109 iconic Four Seasons
Private Residences at Embassy ONE, as India's
finest luxury homes for 2017. This annual special
edition of GQ magazine covers only the finest
addresses in India. An address where luxury
knows no bounds and where contemporary
living meets legendary service, Four Seasons
Private Residences Bengaluru at Embassy ONE
is a powerful sculptural statement that is poised
to transform Bengaluru's skyline forever. An
architectural landmark composed of three
Invoking A Grand Alliance
GQ Luxe Addresses for 2016
Embassy Group’s endeavour to expand sales of their residential homes into international markets and continue international outreach
programs, led to the appointment of Coldwell Bankers India, to handle the NRI sales and marketing of the Group’s coveted residential
portfolio. Coldwell Banker Previews International®, the Coldwell Banker Luxury platform will market the prestigious Embassy homes with
its signature style and unsurpassed global marketing reach. With the rupee falling, real estate is being seen as a lucrative investment option
for many NRI’s who want a piece of the Silicon Valley pie, irrespective of the position of the market. Coldwell will work closely with the
Embassy Group to expose the portfolio to nearly 9,000 certified luxury specialist real estate agents around the world, to generate unmatched
awareness and sales. Coldwell Banker Previews International® handles more than $133 million in luxury homes sales every day, giving them
a unique perspective on the high-end marketplace across the globe.
magnificent towers, ensconced in a stunning
7-acre estate, this marvel of glass and steel will
leave residents and visitors truly spellbound.
The world's best-known brands and legends
come together to create this spectacular
monument that reflects Bengaluru's unfettered
aspirations and unstoppable drive. In true
Embassy style, it is this exclusivity, marked by
discerning design elements, leave alone
postcodes, that pledge extravagant experiences to
our home owners, who exemplify the good life.
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Discovering the Masterplan for Happiness
A highly celebrated and unique offering, Embassy Springs is the first-of-its-kind in North Bengaluru. Created on the Masterplan for
Happiness, it is an exceptional integrated township. More than 300 proud owners and investors are set to experience an extraordinary
landmark in real estate. With an ideal location in the fast-growing North corridor of India’s Silicon Valley, this 300-acre self-sustaining
world-class city with international amenities, is set to become an iconic project and one that will establish the Embassy Group as a
front-runner in the residential space. Built in collaboration with international architects like Andy Fisher Workshop, Cicadia Landscape,
RSP Architects and Synergy Consultants, Embassy Springs offers a wide range of plot sizes, signature row houses, twin houses and
independent villas, as well as nearly 300 apartments, with picture-perfect views.
A Glimpse of Unparalleled Grandeur
Hand-picked prospective clients of Channel Partners, met on the 18th of December, 2016, at Embassy Springs marketing office, to get a
better view of our latest project - Embassy Springs. The guests spent an entertaining afternoon which had a band playing acoustic music,
while they also engaged with the sales team to understand the project in detail and look into investment options, to buy their happiness
quotient.
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‘Echoes of Earth’ and the ‘happiness zone’
Embassy Springs and Echoes of Earth made music together. This festival celebrates the diversity of music and culture from across
the globe, with a focus on sustainable living, eco-design and eco-adaptations.The event was held at Embassy International Riding
School on the 26th and 27th of November, 2016. Echoes of Earth also created a zone for festival goers to relax and unwind. The zone
was named Embassy Springs “Happiness Zone” and a good time was had by all.
Pristine handover
celebrated with pride
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RESIDENTIAL
With over a 100 apartments delivered as on date, handovers at
Embassy Pristine were received with a lot of warmth by our home
owners. Celebrating their dream come true, Embassy organised
an evening to thank customers for their heart-warming trust and
to welcome them into the 'Pristine' community. The warm glow
of diyas and smiles lit up the Embassy Pristine project site on
Saturday, 12th of November, 2016, as 120 families gathered for an
evening of light, joy and the promise of the ‘Good Life’.
Jitu Virwani, Chairman and Managing Director, Embassy
Group, whose vision to bring green living to the mainstream,
led to the creation of Embassy Pristine, greeted the residents
and shared his joy on a promise delivered. A dazzling belly
dance by Tarantismo, one of India's most recognized
contemporary dance companies, held the audience in a thrall.
A lucky draw with exciting gifts, added to the fun evening.
To relive this whole experience, kindly scan the QR code.
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A Coalition of Visionaries
A grand success through multiple Channel Partner meets for the entire residential portfolio in the last 6 months, included the following:
ICICI Wealth Managers Meet; HDFC Brokers Meet; Pristine Channel Partner Meet; 300 Brokers’ Meet at Springs launch; ELT Broker Meet;
Four Seasons ICICI Brokers’ Meet. Four Seasons also had IPC and CP Meet at the Discovery Centre.
Hong Kong Calling
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RESIDENTIAL
Embassy Group was happy to take part in The India
Property Fair, Hong Kong on the 1st & 2nd of October,
2016, at The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers, which was
organised by Investors Clinic. While Hong Kong has a
large number of affluent Indians, the intention was to
establish the brand presence in the APAC region.
The target audience was prevalent Indian communities
looking for investments in India. Senior managers,
professionals, the business community, specific ethnic
groups and NRIs were target groups and a 360-media plan
was executed by the event organisers to promote
the event, which was a great success.
Embracing a New
Future–The GCC Market
The Embassy Group participated last year in two India
Property Shows in Dubai created by Sumansa Exhibition
that were held from the 2nd-4th of June, 2016 and from
the 8th-10th of December, 2016, at the Dubai World Trade
Centre. With plans for entry into the GCC market,
participation was an important step for Embassy
Residential portfolio to engage with the local target group.
Along with media rollout that included an ad in Gulf
news, radio jingles promoting the brand and products, an
aggressive digital campaign was rolled out on the social
media platform, to promote participation.
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Taking the Spotlight on
NDTV Property Show
Our largest integrated township ‘Embassy Springs’ was featured on
NDTV Property Show, ‘Prime Time’. The Embassy Group entered
into a sponsorship agreement with NDTV to promote Embassy
Springs. This popular TV show reaches out to a wide audience and is
sure to garner a lot of interest for our project, as the television
feature details accounts of current market trends in real estate, across
the country. The intent was to capitalize on the south market
segment and to let people know about our project, thereby
encouraging them to invest in the right place, at the right time.
SOUTH EDITION
Powered by
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EMBASSY OFFICE PARKS
Embassy Group's foray into Business Continuity Management & Preparedness services is making great inroads. Offered in
partnership with Trizma Smart Sourcing (TSS), a business & technology outsourcing services company headquartered in Europe,
the service is fully compliant with the ISO 22301 BCM standards. With potential hazards to businesses expected to only increase
in the years to come, the new BCM service brings a pan-India network of EOCs (Emergency Operations Centres) featuring high
availability office spaces with all necessary amenities and services that will ensure a high-level of Business Continuity. This is a
first-of-its-kind, comprehensive service offered in India. Some of the key service components include assistance in designing,
verifying and implementing various elements of Business Continuity Plans; identifying, mapping and optimising core business
processes; assisting in performing business impact analysis & risk assessment (in accordance with ISO 22301 standard) and
provision of fully managed alternate DR/BC locations and other elements of the ecosystem in multiple locations.
Protecting the Business Frontlines
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Nothing Quite Like the Way We Work!
The Embassy Group is always looking to engage
with the most innovative business practices to
enhance the way people work. With the rise of
coworking spaces, Embassy extends its world
class facilities to host the ever-increasing startup
culture. With an exclusive alliance with the
premier coworking company, WeWork, the
remarkable and celebrated workspaces of the
Embassy Group will be soon made accessible to
entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and small
businesses across the country.
WeWork is an American company which
provides shared workspaces, community and
services to the companies and individuals
seeking coworking spaces. As of December 2015,
WeWork had 54 co-working locations across the
U.S., Europe and Israel. Now, the Embassy
Group, a pioneer in providing world-class
facilities in Business Parks across India and the
world, has collaborated with WeWork, the hot
International start-up to fulfil the millennial
generation’s need for shared workspaces. To start
with, we are launching the co-working concept
by the second half of 2017 at Bengaluru,
Mumbai and the National Capital Region. In
phase 2, we will extend the plan to Chennai,
Hyderabad and Pune.
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A Flair to be Phenomenal
The Diwali special, Embassy’s Got Talent event, was a big hit with
over 300 registrations across the 4 parks. The best 5 solo group
performances shortlisted by a panel of renowned judges made it
to the Grand Finale, held on the 20th & 21st of October, 2016,
across Embassy Office Parks. There were scintillating
performances by the famous folk-fusion bands - Swarathma and
Lagori. The grand finale saw over 4,800 people witnessing the
finalists’ performances and grooving to the high energy and
foot-tapping performances by Swarathma and Lagori. The first
prize at Embassy TechVillage went to Arvind J Mahindra of
ENERGIZE
Comviva; followed by Clarence D’Souza of Sony. At Embassy
TechZone, Priya Pandey from Flextronics danced away with the
first prize, while the runners-up title was shared by singers,
Krishna Gupta and Sayali Shivale of Atos. Embassy Manyata and
Embassy GolfLinks finale held at Embassy Manyata, saw 10
electrifying performances. Both the titles at Manyata were won
by employees of Cognizant Technologies – Upasna Nath and
Shruti Sharma for her solo singing. At Embassy GolfLinks, the
first prize went to Andrew Lee Chettry of RCI for Beat Boxing
and Rynelle Rocha of IBM for singing.
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Our marquee Christmas event – ‘Gift A Smile’ tied to the objective of philanthropy, saw park users coming together to fulfil
the wish list of over 4000 children from government schools, jointly supported by Embassy Group and Colours of Life. We
had a ‘Funtastic’ carnival planned across our parks, which was attended by 150 children from these schools who received
gifts from their Secret Santa. Over 2000 park users got a chance to browse through quirky Christmas-themed stalls and
play some fun carnival games. Food trucks added to the excitement and flavour of the season.
A SEA OF SMILES
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EMBRACING A BRAND NEW HORIZON
Strategically located near Pune, one of the most preferred
locations in India for automotive industries. Embassy Industrial
Park in Chakan is situated in proximity to major manufacturing
facilities of Volkswagen, Bajaj, M&M, Mercedes-Benz and
Hyundai among others. Total land area is 52 acres with
1.18 million sq. ft. of industrial and warehousing.
After an extensive search lasting more than seven months based
on a set of specific parameters, we zeroed in on a land parcel
located in the centre of the flourishing MIDC Industrial Area
between the Hyundai and Bridgestone factories.
The acquisition of this land parcel was completed in February
2016 and was followed by the initiation of the process to obtain
requisite approvals, sanctions and NoCs for the commencement
of construction.
At present, several clients have given us soft commitments to
lease warehousing space to a tune of 5,00,000 sq. ft. which will
be constructed and delivered.
Before (Feb 2016)
Present (Jan 2017)
EMBASSY INDUSTRIAL PARKS
The first phase of construction started with the clearing of land
which involved excavation and land levelling as shown in the
picture below. A compound wall will be constructed followed by
laying of roads, development of park infrastructure with
amenities such as fire safety, water and electrical systems. The
actual erection of the structure on the site will then commence.
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HOSPITALITY
New Journeys in Hospitality
Following the success of Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks,
the Embassy Group announced the signing of a management
agreement with Hilton for its second hospitality project – A
586-room dual-branded hotel within the Embassy Manyata
Business Park that features a Hilton Hotels & Resorts and a
Hilton Garden Inn brand hotel. It will be one of the largest
dual-branded hotels in India. It will be developed and owned by
the Embassy Group and managed by Hilton. The hotel’s plan
and design are in an advanced stage of finalisation, targeted to
start construction by 2017 and to be completed by 2020.
Thehotel will be part of a mixed-use development which will
also house a Food and Beverage hub and two commercial
towers. The entire complex will sport an iconic design by the
Singapore-based Andy Fisher Workshop. The dual-branded
hotel will comprise 586 rooms in total, with 250 rooms at the
Hilton and 336 rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn. It will also
feature 46,000 sq. ft. of flexible Meetings and Events space, that
accommodates up to 1500 people. Jitu Virwani, Chairman &
Managing Director - Embassy Group, said, “We are delighted to
expand and strengthen our partnership with Hilton. Our first
hospitality project with Hilton at Embassy GolfLinks has been a
great success and we are looking forward to extending our
partnership to newer heights.” Commenting on the
development, Sartaj Singh, President, Embassy Hospitality, said
“Partnering with Hilton in the development of two more hotels
is part of an ongoing, consistent business strategy around the
hospitality business.”
Embassy Group’s rapidly growing hospitality vertical recently inaugurated their new office at the B wing at Embassy Point on Infantry Road.
This office will be home to the hospitality, legal and other teams. Jitu Virwani, Chairman & Managing Director – Embassy Group
inaugurated the 1st floor B wing at Embassy Point Office on the 22nd of November, 2016. As a part of the company ritual, a pooja was
conducted at the venue.
EMBASSY OPENS OFFICE AT EMBASSY POINT,
INFANTRY ROAD:
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HOSPITALITY
Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks
Wins APAC 2016 Quality Award
At Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, ‘Customer
Service’ is our biggest USP, as the entire team is
empowered to innovate products and support
memorable guest experiences. We were presented
with the APAC 2016 Quality Award by Chris
Nassetta - Global CEO & President of Hilton and
Martin Rinck - President of APAC, for introducing
various best practices on Customer Service and
delivering a record growth in Customer Satisfaction
Index score. Our 2016 (year to date) Customer
Satisfaction score has grown by over 30% compared
to the same period last year, highest across all Hilton
brands, including the luxury segment.
Embassy Group has bought a 73.4% stake in Mac Charles Hotels Pvt. Ltd., owner of
Bengaluru’s Le Meridien hotel, in what is seen as a significant hotel deal. Embassy Group
bought the stake from investor C.B. Pardhanani.
Le Meridien with 197 rooms and 30 suites, faces a golf course and is one of Bengaluru’s
heritage hotels.
A Landmark Deal - Embassy Group buys
Stake in Le Meridien Hotel, Bengaluru
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The Power of Plus Reinventing the Carnival
EMBASSY SERVICES
Embassy Plus (www.embassyplus.in) is an employee
engagement portal for the users of Embassy Office Parks. This
portal is feature-heavy and is a one-stop centre for all
park-related information. Blogs allow users to access industry
level insights. Deals provide exclusive curated offers from across
the city. Contests engage the community with a chance to win
exciting prizes. Classifieds enable users to buy and sell used
household products within the trusted community.
The first Embassy Plus Mela was held on the 22nd & 23rd of
December, 2016, at the Embassy Manyata amphitheatre.
Over 30 merchants across food, health, fashion and utilities
categories were present such as Chevrolet, Voonik, KFC, Dunkin
Donuts, No Broker, Four Fountains, Columbia Asia and more.
Various contests were held and prizes worth Rs. 50000+ were
given to more than 10000 Park users. The event concluded with
a musical performance by the Bollywood fusion band
Kalpanik Theory.
A New World of Convenience
Bravado, Victory and Glory –
The First Inter-Corporate
Sports Championship
Yet another feather in our cap! As one
more value-added service from our
portfolio, we have introduced a new
service called WAYS – ‘World At Your
Service’. This is a handyman service
exclusively for Embassy Services’
residential clients wherein, the home
owners can request for services such as
plumbing, electrical or house cleaning.
All services are available at market
rates.
We have a dedicated, experienced and
verified team for catering to the
demands of clients. Over a period of
time, we will add more services.
Clients can call at our toll-free number
1-800-419-8989 to book the services.
The first Inter-Corporate Sports
Championship took place at the Embassy
Sports Zone, Embassy Manyata Business Park.
This paid tournament has three sports – Men’s
Volleyball, Women’s Throwball and Men’s
Football. The former two concluded on the
15th of December, 2016. Cognizant won the
Men’s Volleyball tournament while
Concentrix was the runners-up. There was a
total of 18 teams who registered for the event
with the winners taking Rs. 10,000 as the prize
money along with the Champion’s Trophy.
ANZ’s team won the Throwball tournament
with the team from Lowe’s being runners-up.
The inter-corporate football tournament
concluded on the 22nd of December, 2016,
with a thrilling finale between Cognizant and
IBM with the latter winning 1-0. The Embassy
team reached the quarterfinals and won the
Fair Play award.
Embassy Community Mobile App
Embassy Services has always aimed to go the extra mile for our residential
clients. In this context, we have come up with a community app for all our
residential properties. Through this app, the residents will be able to hold
discussions, have a directory of all neighbours as well as staff members with
a basic profile, be able to book facilities at the property and much more. The
app was launched in December and is available on both iOS and Play Store
as ‘Embassy Community’. With increased usage, we will also introduce
more interesting features to the app.
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AFTER
FEI World Dressage Challenge 2016
Hosted at Embassy International Riding School, from the 7th to 9th of November, 2016.
Hosted at Embassy International Riding School, from the 27th of November, 2016.
INTERNATIONAL RIDING SCHOOL
This exciting event was hosted at Embassy International Riding School, from the 7th-9th of November, 2016. The aim of this compe-
tition was to give the less experienced Dressage riders the opportunity to compete internationally without having to leave their own
home country. Embassy International Riding School is the privileged host for this annual event, that is recognised internationally.
This highly competitive and well-attended event took place at
Embassy International Riding School on the 27th of November,
2016. Embassy International Riding School hosted the grand
finale of the Equestrian Premier League and 2nd Warmblood
Foal Auction. EPL completed 7 years stepping up the standards
and increasing the participation, thus showcasing itself as the
premier equestrian event in the country.
EPL Grand Finale and Foal Championship
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British PM and Andy Green at Stonehill
International School
A Golden Triumph
On the 8th of November, 2016, Stonehill International School and Stonehill Government Schools were honoured to host a visit by British
Prime Minister Theresa May and Royal Air Force pilot and world land speed record holder, Andy Green. The theme for the event was the
promotion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics study and careers for young people today, specially girls. Thirty SIS
students attended the event; some of them participated in a computer technology workshop, and some participated in Andy Green’s
workshop on the next generation of cars, intended to significantly break the speed of sound barrier. The Prime Minister visited both
workshops and interacted with the students. Following the workshops, all students gathered in the Government School courtyard, along
with the Prime Minister, Andy Green, and three female Indian Air Force pilots, to witness a flypast by the Indian Air Force. We hope that,
through this event, our students were inspired and motivated to embrace technological innovation and the challenges of the future. We have
a videotape of the Andy Green workshop which we will be sharing with some students who could not attend the event, and will be
following-up in other ways as well.
With best regards,
Dr. Beverly Sortland, Head of School
EDUCATION
Stonehill hosted the ISACI Girls’ Football tournament, on the 23rd &
24th of September, 2016 and it was absolutely amazing. For our first
match on Day 1, we played against the British International School
(BIS), New Delhi. It was a very close match and we lost 3–2. After a
long break, we played against The International School Hyderabad
(ISH) for our second match of the day. The intense and nail-biting
game ended with the Stonehill Tigers winning the match 2–0. After a
good night’s sleep, we played our first match on the morning of Day-2
against Mercedes-Benz International School (MBIS), Pune. The team
put in a lot of hard work and effort to win the match 5-0, guaranteeing
us a spot in the final! The finals were intense and we ended up with a
1-1 tie score, which led to penalty shoot outs. Our goalie, Lea, blocked
BIS’ last shot. Our next player, Ida, then executed a massive shot into
the corner of the net, winning us the gold! We couldn't have done
this without the fantastic support and dedication of our coaches,
Mr. Orlando, Ms. Tilton and Anthony.
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As a continuing endeavour of the Embassy Group CSR
mandate, Aditya Virwani distributed sweaters to the Stonehill
Government School students on the 26th of November, 2016.
This year distribution of uniforms, sweaters, school bags, shoes,
and writing tools was undertaken at 14 government schools,
covering over 4000 children.
The Embassy Manyata Escalator Skywalk on the outer ring road at Nagavara junction, funded and developed by Embassy Group in
partnership with Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) and Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) had a grand inauguration
on the 24th of January, 2016. This particular stretch posed a threat to pedestrians crossing the road every day, especially during peak hours.
With over 95000 employees working at 60 companies at the Embassy Manyata Business Park and around 15000 people including local
residents crossing this junction every day, the escalator skywalk has come as a huge relief and a safe haven for pedestrians.
The escalator skywalk was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister for Bengaluru’s Development Shri. K J George, Minister for Agriculture &
MLA of Byatarayanapura, Shri. Krishna Byre Gowda and the respectful Mayor of Bengaluru Smt. Padmavathi, in the presence of Embassy
Group Chairman and Managing Director, Jitu Virwani. The cost of construction is about 7 crores and has been funded entirely by the
Embassy Group, as part of its ongoing commitment to uplift infrastructure in the state.
Embassy Group, in association with the Parikrama Champions
League, sponsored the CEO club match. Parikrama is a
non-profit organisation with the simple vision that quality
education should be made accessible to the underprivileged
children of Bengaluru’s slums. The endeavour of this event was
to give Parikrama’s children, access to the best opportunities in
sport and to continue to raise the quality of football awareness
and the game by inviting the best teams, both in Bengaluru
and outside, to participate.
Grand inauguration of Embassy Manyata Escalator Skywalk
Spreading Warmth
and Happiness
Giving the Gift of
A Beautiful Game
CSR
AQUARIUZ
The information and visuals contained herein are artistic impressions and are meant to be indicative and are subject to change as may be required by the authorities, architects and cannot form an offer or contract. While every
reasonable care has been taken in providing the information, the promoter Embassy Property Developments Private Limited or their agents cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. The promoters reserve the rights to
make alterations, additions and amendments as may be necessitated from time to time. Specifications and materials mentioned here are subject to availability.
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Embassy post February 2017

  • 1. Issue 10 - FEBRUARY 2017The Embassy Group Corporate Newsletter For private circulation only INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 EDITORIAL 13 EMBASSY SERVICES EMBASSY SERVICES 3 4/7 RESIDENTIAL 10 INDUSTRIAL PARKS INDUSTRIAL PARKS 16 CSRCSR 8 HOSPITALITYHOSPITALITY11/12 14/15 EDUCATIONEDUCATION ACHIEVEMENTS 9
  • 2. EDITORIAL CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE JITU VIRWANI Issue 10 - February 2017 The year 2016 will be remembered as the year of landmark decisions and economic transition, with the government clearing long-pending legislations and introducing new, encompassing policies. The year was of great significance for real estate too. Measures were taken by the government ranging from demonetisation, the Real Estate Regulatory Act, introducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in order to make the real estate sector more transparent, thereby spurring increased foreign investment and end-user activity. Amidst all these regulations, our city, Bengaluru, was crowned “The most THE EMBASSY POST Dynamic City in the world” while the Embassy Group was ranked amongst the top 5 real estate companies for Best Practices as per the 2016 Times of India Survey. The parameters included functional, professionalism and transparent deals. The Embassy Group emerged as a winner in Office space and Commercial Real Estate and remains the No. 1 choice among Foreign Investors in India, for both Property Development and Asset Management. Another highlight was the British High Commission recognizing our efforts made on the CSR front for education and gave us the honor of hosting British Prime Minister, Theresa May, at Stonehill International School and Stonehill Government School. Our students got the opportunity to interact with her and Wing Commander Andy Green, the world land speed record holder. The inauguration of our escalator skywalk near Embassy Manyata reiterates our commitment to support neighbouring communities and developing social infrastructure around our office parks. In the commercial office sector, we expect the IT/ITeS industry to continue leading demand in the market for leased spaces, followed by the BFSI and consulting sectors respectively. Our recent expansion activities in the warehousing space in the country shows Embassy Group’s continuous focus on creating a portfolio of prime, mixed-use developments. The commitment and promise gets stronger this year, with the formalising of our partnership with WeWork, the New York based tech-enabled platform to offer collaborative office services for entrepreneurs and small businesses. In the hospitality sector, the signing of a management agreement with Hilton for its second hospitality project, a 586-room dual-branded hotel within the Embassy Manyata Business Park that features Hilton Hotel & Resorts and Hilton Garden Inn brand hotel, is a significant step forward for us. As always, it’s the communities within Embassy Group that continue to shape our dreams and aspirations. We wish each one of you a wonderful start to 2017. May the year hold promise, hope and your continued support.
  • 3. ACHIEVEMENTS 3THE EMBASSY POST Bengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, emerges as the top market for property on a variety of metrics according to a ‘Best Practices 2016’ Survey. The study covered 100 leading developers across the country with rankings based on 10,000 respondents. Taking into consideration ten best practices including fiscal management, functional professionalism, execution, consumer connect and transparent deals. Some of the other parameters included market depth, care, employer communication and desirable practices. Embassy Group was also the Top Choice of Foreign Investors in India for both Property Development & Asset Management, as well as the Top 10 Companies in the country in terms of “Buyers – Vote of Trust” and leads in the Perception of a “Clean and Transparent Developer”. There is also a ‘buyer’s market preference’ ranking and Bengaluru takes the top spot. It gets the best ratings in parameters including developer’s credentials, amenities and pricing, job market and law and order. In developers’ credentials, the Bengaluru ones scored the highest at 7.5 (on 10), followed by Chennai and Mumbai at 7 each. Bengalureans may complain about the infrastructure, but the city’s infrastructure and connectivity also got the top rating as per the study. Bengaluru takes the top spot in ‘buyer’s market preference’ Embassy Group is the top choice in office spaces and commercial real estate. EMBASSY GROUP STEALS THE THUNDER Issue 10 - February 2017
  • 4. THE EMBASSY POST RESIDENTIAL A Republic salute by Embassy Group, with Embassy Lake Terraces draped in Indian tri-colours - 26-01-2017 Vistas of Patriotic Splendour Bengaluru witnessed a first-of-its-kind Republic Day celebrations. On India's 68th Republic Day this year, Embassy Lake Terraces wore the dignified colours of our nation with pride and poise from the 24th to the 26th of January, 2017. Celebrating the legacy and heralding the future of this great nation, this was a humble salute from Embassy Group to the constitution and all that it stands for. The complex design of the structures was mapped and designed floor by floor, to bring in visual depth to the outstanding display. Fifty electricians worked for nearly 100 hours to put up hundreds of LED lights which became a sensation with the people driving on that road. This innovative communication was seen across digital and print media. To relive this whole experience, kindly scan the QR code. The December issue of GQ's Luxe Addresses 2017, has listed the 109 iconic Four Seasons Private Residences at Embassy ONE, as India's finest luxury homes for 2017. This annual special edition of GQ magazine covers only the finest addresses in India. An address where luxury knows no bounds and where contemporary living meets legendary service, Four Seasons Private Residences Bengaluru at Embassy ONE is a powerful sculptural statement that is poised to transform Bengaluru's skyline forever. An architectural landmark composed of three Invoking A Grand Alliance GQ Luxe Addresses for 2016 Embassy Group’s endeavour to expand sales of their residential homes into international markets and continue international outreach programs, led to the appointment of Coldwell Bankers India, to handle the NRI sales and marketing of the Group’s coveted residential portfolio. Coldwell Banker Previews International®, the Coldwell Banker Luxury platform will market the prestigious Embassy homes with its signature style and unsurpassed global marketing reach. With the rupee falling, real estate is being seen as a lucrative investment option for many NRI’s who want a piece of the Silicon Valley pie, irrespective of the position of the market. Coldwell will work closely with the Embassy Group to expose the portfolio to nearly 9,000 certified luxury specialist real estate agents around the world, to generate unmatched awareness and sales. Coldwell Banker Previews International® handles more than $133 million in luxury homes sales every day, giving them a unique perspective on the high-end marketplace across the globe. magnificent towers, ensconced in a stunning 7-acre estate, this marvel of glass and steel will leave residents and visitors truly spellbound. The world's best-known brands and legends come together to create this spectacular monument that reflects Bengaluru's unfettered aspirations and unstoppable drive. In true Embassy style, it is this exclusivity, marked by discerning design elements, leave alone postcodes, that pledge extravagant experiences to our home owners, who exemplify the good life. 4Issue 10 - February 2017
  • 5. THE EMBASSY POST RESIDENTIAL Discovering the Masterplan for Happiness A highly celebrated and unique offering, Embassy Springs is the first-of-its-kind in North Bengaluru. Created on the Masterplan for Happiness, it is an exceptional integrated township. More than 300 proud owners and investors are set to experience an extraordinary landmark in real estate. With an ideal location in the fast-growing North corridor of India’s Silicon Valley, this 300-acre self-sustaining world-class city with international amenities, is set to become an iconic project and one that will establish the Embassy Group as a front-runner in the residential space. Built in collaboration with international architects like Andy Fisher Workshop, Cicadia Landscape, RSP Architects and Synergy Consultants, Embassy Springs offers a wide range of plot sizes, signature row houses, twin houses and independent villas, as well as nearly 300 apartments, with picture-perfect views. A Glimpse of Unparalleled Grandeur Hand-picked prospective clients of Channel Partners, met on the 18th of December, 2016, at Embassy Springs marketing office, to get a better view of our latest project - Embassy Springs. The guests spent an entertaining afternoon which had a band playing acoustic music, while they also engaged with the sales team to understand the project in detail and look into investment options, to buy their happiness quotient. 5Issue 10 - February 2017
  • 6. ‘Echoes of Earth’ and the ‘happiness zone’ Embassy Springs and Echoes of Earth made music together. This festival celebrates the diversity of music and culture from across the globe, with a focus on sustainable living, eco-design and eco-adaptations.The event was held at Embassy International Riding School on the 26th and 27th of November, 2016. Echoes of Earth also created a zone for festival goers to relax and unwind. The zone was named Embassy Springs “Happiness Zone” and a good time was had by all. Pristine handover celebrated with pride THE EMBASSY POST RESIDENTIAL With over a 100 apartments delivered as on date, handovers at Embassy Pristine were received with a lot of warmth by our home owners. Celebrating their dream come true, Embassy organised an evening to thank customers for their heart-warming trust and to welcome them into the 'Pristine' community. The warm glow of diyas and smiles lit up the Embassy Pristine project site on Saturday, 12th of November, 2016, as 120 families gathered for an evening of light, joy and the promise of the ‘Good Life’. Jitu Virwani, Chairman and Managing Director, Embassy Group, whose vision to bring green living to the mainstream, led to the creation of Embassy Pristine, greeted the residents and shared his joy on a promise delivered. A dazzling belly dance by Tarantismo, one of India's most recognized contemporary dance companies, held the audience in a thrall. A lucky draw with exciting gifts, added to the fun evening. To relive this whole experience, kindly scan the QR code. 6Issue 10 - February 2017
  • 7. A Coalition of Visionaries A grand success through multiple Channel Partner meets for the entire residential portfolio in the last 6 months, included the following: ICICI Wealth Managers Meet; HDFC Brokers Meet; Pristine Channel Partner Meet; 300 Brokers’ Meet at Springs launch; ELT Broker Meet; Four Seasons ICICI Brokers’ Meet. Four Seasons also had IPC and CP Meet at the Discovery Centre. Hong Kong Calling THE EMBASSY POST RESIDENTIAL Embassy Group was happy to take part in The India Property Fair, Hong Kong on the 1st & 2nd of October, 2016, at The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers, which was organised by Investors Clinic. While Hong Kong has a large number of affluent Indians, the intention was to establish the brand presence in the APAC region. The target audience was prevalent Indian communities looking for investments in India. Senior managers, professionals, the business community, specific ethnic groups and NRIs were target groups and a 360-media plan was executed by the event organisers to promote the event, which was a great success. Embracing a New Future–The GCC Market The Embassy Group participated last year in two India Property Shows in Dubai created by Sumansa Exhibition that were held from the 2nd-4th of June, 2016 and from the 8th-10th of December, 2016, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With plans for entry into the GCC market, participation was an important step for Embassy Residential portfolio to engage with the local target group. Along with media rollout that included an ad in Gulf news, radio jingles promoting the brand and products, an aggressive digital campaign was rolled out on the social media platform, to promote participation. 7Issue 10 - February 2017 Taking the Spotlight on NDTV Property Show Our largest integrated township ‘Embassy Springs’ was featured on NDTV Property Show, ‘Prime Time’. The Embassy Group entered into a sponsorship agreement with NDTV to promote Embassy Springs. This popular TV show reaches out to a wide audience and is sure to garner a lot of interest for our project, as the television feature details accounts of current market trends in real estate, across the country. The intent was to capitalize on the south market segment and to let people know about our project, thereby encouraging them to invest in the right place, at the right time. SOUTH EDITION Powered by
  • 8. THE EMBASSY POST EMBASSY OFFICE PARKS Embassy Group's foray into Business Continuity Management & Preparedness services is making great inroads. Offered in partnership with Trizma Smart Sourcing (TSS), a business & technology outsourcing services company headquartered in Europe, the service is fully compliant with the ISO 22301 BCM standards. With potential hazards to businesses expected to only increase in the years to come, the new BCM service brings a pan-India network of EOCs (Emergency Operations Centres) featuring high availability office spaces with all necessary amenities and services that will ensure a high-level of Business Continuity. This is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive service offered in India. Some of the key service components include assistance in designing, verifying and implementing various elements of Business Continuity Plans; identifying, mapping and optimising core business processes; assisting in performing business impact analysis & risk assessment (in accordance with ISO 22301 standard) and provision of fully managed alternate DR/BC locations and other elements of the ecosystem in multiple locations. Protecting the Business Frontlines 8Issue 10 - February 2017 Nothing Quite Like the Way We Work! The Embassy Group is always looking to engage with the most innovative business practices to enhance the way people work. With the rise of coworking spaces, Embassy extends its world class facilities to host the ever-increasing startup culture. With an exclusive alliance with the premier coworking company, WeWork, the remarkable and celebrated workspaces of the Embassy Group will be soon made accessible to entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and small businesses across the country. WeWork is an American company which provides shared workspaces, community and services to the companies and individuals seeking coworking spaces. As of December 2015, WeWork had 54 co-working locations across the U.S., Europe and Israel. Now, the Embassy Group, a pioneer in providing world-class facilities in Business Parks across India and the world, has collaborated with WeWork, the hot International start-up to fulfil the millennial generation’s need for shared workspaces. To start with, we are launching the co-working concept by the second half of 2017 at Bengaluru, Mumbai and the National Capital Region. In phase 2, we will extend the plan to Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune.
  • 9. THE EMBASSY POST A Flair to be Phenomenal The Diwali special, Embassy’s Got Talent event, was a big hit with over 300 registrations across the 4 parks. The best 5 solo group performances shortlisted by a panel of renowned judges made it to the Grand Finale, held on the 20th & 21st of October, 2016, across Embassy Office Parks. There were scintillating performances by the famous folk-fusion bands - Swarathma and Lagori. The grand finale saw over 4,800 people witnessing the finalists’ performances and grooving to the high energy and foot-tapping performances by Swarathma and Lagori. The first prize at Embassy TechVillage went to Arvind J Mahindra of ENERGIZE Comviva; followed by Clarence D’Souza of Sony. At Embassy TechZone, Priya Pandey from Flextronics danced away with the first prize, while the runners-up title was shared by singers, Krishna Gupta and Sayali Shivale of Atos. Embassy Manyata and Embassy GolfLinks finale held at Embassy Manyata, saw 10 electrifying performances. Both the titles at Manyata were won by employees of Cognizant Technologies – Upasna Nath and Shruti Sharma for her solo singing. At Embassy GolfLinks, the first prize went to Andrew Lee Chettry of RCI for Beat Boxing and Rynelle Rocha of IBM for singing. 9Issue 10 - February 2017 Our marquee Christmas event – ‘Gift A Smile’ tied to the objective of philanthropy, saw park users coming together to fulfil the wish list of over 4000 children from government schools, jointly supported by Embassy Group and Colours of Life. We had a ‘Funtastic’ carnival planned across our parks, which was attended by 150 children from these schools who received gifts from their Secret Santa. Over 2000 park users got a chance to browse through quirky Christmas-themed stalls and play some fun carnival games. Food trucks added to the excitement and flavour of the season. A SEA OF SMILES
  • 10. THE EMBASSY POST EMBRACING A BRAND NEW HORIZON Strategically located near Pune, one of the most preferred locations in India for automotive industries. Embassy Industrial Park in Chakan is situated in proximity to major manufacturing facilities of Volkswagen, Bajaj, M&M, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai among others. Total land area is 52 acres with 1.18 million sq. ft. of industrial and warehousing. After an extensive search lasting more than seven months based on a set of specific parameters, we zeroed in on a land parcel located in the centre of the flourishing MIDC Industrial Area between the Hyundai and Bridgestone factories. The acquisition of this land parcel was completed in February 2016 and was followed by the initiation of the process to obtain requisite approvals, sanctions and NoCs for the commencement of construction. At present, several clients have given us soft commitments to lease warehousing space to a tune of 5,00,000 sq. ft. which will be constructed and delivered. Before (Feb 2016) Present (Jan 2017) EMBASSY INDUSTRIAL PARKS The first phase of construction started with the clearing of land which involved excavation and land levelling as shown in the picture below. A compound wall will be constructed followed by laying of roads, development of park infrastructure with amenities such as fire safety, water and electrical systems. The actual erection of the structure on the site will then commence. 10Issue 10 - February 2017
  • 11. THE EMBASSY POST HOSPITALITY New Journeys in Hospitality Following the success of Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, the Embassy Group announced the signing of a management agreement with Hilton for its second hospitality project – A 586-room dual-branded hotel within the Embassy Manyata Business Park that features a Hilton Hotels & Resorts and a Hilton Garden Inn brand hotel. It will be one of the largest dual-branded hotels in India. It will be developed and owned by the Embassy Group and managed by Hilton. The hotel’s plan and design are in an advanced stage of finalisation, targeted to start construction by 2017 and to be completed by 2020. Thehotel will be part of a mixed-use development which will also house a Food and Beverage hub and two commercial towers. The entire complex will sport an iconic design by the Singapore-based Andy Fisher Workshop. The dual-branded hotel will comprise 586 rooms in total, with 250 rooms at the Hilton and 336 rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn. It will also feature 46,000 sq. ft. of flexible Meetings and Events space, that accommodates up to 1500 people. Jitu Virwani, Chairman & Managing Director - Embassy Group, said, “We are delighted to expand and strengthen our partnership with Hilton. Our first hospitality project with Hilton at Embassy GolfLinks has been a great success and we are looking forward to extending our partnership to newer heights.” Commenting on the development, Sartaj Singh, President, Embassy Hospitality, said “Partnering with Hilton in the development of two more hotels is part of an ongoing, consistent business strategy around the hospitality business.” Embassy Group’s rapidly growing hospitality vertical recently inaugurated their new office at the B wing at Embassy Point on Infantry Road. This office will be home to the hospitality, legal and other teams. Jitu Virwani, Chairman & Managing Director – Embassy Group inaugurated the 1st floor B wing at Embassy Point Office on the 22nd of November, 2016. As a part of the company ritual, a pooja was conducted at the venue. EMBASSY OPENS OFFICE AT EMBASSY POINT, INFANTRY ROAD: 11Issue 10 - February 2017
  • 12. THE EMBASSY POST HOSPITALITY Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks Wins APAC 2016 Quality Award At Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, ‘Customer Service’ is our biggest USP, as the entire team is empowered to innovate products and support memorable guest experiences. We were presented with the APAC 2016 Quality Award by Chris Nassetta - Global CEO & President of Hilton and Martin Rinck - President of APAC, for introducing various best practices on Customer Service and delivering a record growth in Customer Satisfaction Index score. Our 2016 (year to date) Customer Satisfaction score has grown by over 30% compared to the same period last year, highest across all Hilton brands, including the luxury segment. Embassy Group has bought a 73.4% stake in Mac Charles Hotels Pvt. Ltd., owner of Bengaluru’s Le Meridien hotel, in what is seen as a significant hotel deal. Embassy Group bought the stake from investor C.B. Pardhanani. Le Meridien with 197 rooms and 30 suites, faces a golf course and is one of Bengaluru’s heritage hotels. A Landmark Deal - Embassy Group buys Stake in Le Meridien Hotel, Bengaluru 12Issue 10 - February 2017
  • 13. THE EMBASSY POST The Power of Plus Reinventing the Carnival EMBASSY SERVICES Embassy Plus (www.embassyplus.in) is an employee engagement portal for the users of Embassy Office Parks. This portal is feature-heavy and is a one-stop centre for all park-related information. Blogs allow users to access industry level insights. Deals provide exclusive curated offers from across the city. Contests engage the community with a chance to win exciting prizes. Classifieds enable users to buy and sell used household products within the trusted community. The first Embassy Plus Mela was held on the 22nd & 23rd of December, 2016, at the Embassy Manyata amphitheatre. Over 30 merchants across food, health, fashion and utilities categories were present such as Chevrolet, Voonik, KFC, Dunkin Donuts, No Broker, Four Fountains, Columbia Asia and more. Various contests were held and prizes worth Rs. 50000+ were given to more than 10000 Park users. The event concluded with a musical performance by the Bollywood fusion band Kalpanik Theory. A New World of Convenience Bravado, Victory and Glory – The First Inter-Corporate Sports Championship Yet another feather in our cap! As one more value-added service from our portfolio, we have introduced a new service called WAYS – ‘World At Your Service’. This is a handyman service exclusively for Embassy Services’ residential clients wherein, the home owners can request for services such as plumbing, electrical or house cleaning. All services are available at market rates. We have a dedicated, experienced and verified team for catering to the demands of clients. Over a period of time, we will add more services. Clients can call at our toll-free number 1-800-419-8989 to book the services. The first Inter-Corporate Sports Championship took place at the Embassy Sports Zone, Embassy Manyata Business Park. This paid tournament has three sports – Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Throwball and Men’s Football. The former two concluded on the 15th of December, 2016. Cognizant won the Men’s Volleyball tournament while Concentrix was the runners-up. There was a total of 18 teams who registered for the event with the winners taking Rs. 10,000 as the prize money along with the Champion’s Trophy. ANZ’s team won the Throwball tournament with the team from Lowe’s being runners-up. The inter-corporate football tournament concluded on the 22nd of December, 2016, with a thrilling finale between Cognizant and IBM with the latter winning 1-0. The Embassy team reached the quarterfinals and won the Fair Play award. Embassy Community Mobile App Embassy Services has always aimed to go the extra mile for our residential clients. In this context, we have come up with a community app for all our residential properties. Through this app, the residents will be able to hold discussions, have a directory of all neighbours as well as staff members with a basic profile, be able to book facilities at the property and much more. The app was launched in December and is available on both iOS and Play Store as ‘Embassy Community’. With increased usage, we will also introduce more interesting features to the app. 13Issue 10 - February 2017
  • 14. THE EMBASSY POST AFTER FEI World Dressage Challenge 2016 Hosted at Embassy International Riding School, from the 7th to 9th of November, 2016. Hosted at Embassy International Riding School, from the 27th of November, 2016. INTERNATIONAL RIDING SCHOOL This exciting event was hosted at Embassy International Riding School, from the 7th-9th of November, 2016. The aim of this compe- tition was to give the less experienced Dressage riders the opportunity to compete internationally without having to leave their own home country. Embassy International Riding School is the privileged host for this annual event, that is recognised internationally. This highly competitive and well-attended event took place at Embassy International Riding School on the 27th of November, 2016. Embassy International Riding School hosted the grand finale of the Equestrian Premier League and 2nd Warmblood Foal Auction. EPL completed 7 years stepping up the standards and increasing the participation, thus showcasing itself as the premier equestrian event in the country. EPL Grand Finale and Foal Championship 14Issue 10 - February 2017
  • 15. THE EMBASSY POST British PM and Andy Green at Stonehill International School A Golden Triumph On the 8th of November, 2016, Stonehill International School and Stonehill Government Schools were honoured to host a visit by British Prime Minister Theresa May and Royal Air Force pilot and world land speed record holder, Andy Green. The theme for the event was the promotion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics study and careers for young people today, specially girls. Thirty SIS students attended the event; some of them participated in a computer technology workshop, and some participated in Andy Green’s workshop on the next generation of cars, intended to significantly break the speed of sound barrier. The Prime Minister visited both workshops and interacted with the students. Following the workshops, all students gathered in the Government School courtyard, along with the Prime Minister, Andy Green, and three female Indian Air Force pilots, to witness a flypast by the Indian Air Force. We hope that, through this event, our students were inspired and motivated to embrace technological innovation and the challenges of the future. We have a videotape of the Andy Green workshop which we will be sharing with some students who could not attend the event, and will be following-up in other ways as well. With best regards, Dr. Beverly Sortland, Head of School EDUCATION Stonehill hosted the ISACI Girls’ Football tournament, on the 23rd & 24th of September, 2016 and it was absolutely amazing. For our first match on Day 1, we played against the British International School (BIS), New Delhi. It was a very close match and we lost 3–2. After a long break, we played against The International School Hyderabad (ISH) for our second match of the day. The intense and nail-biting game ended with the Stonehill Tigers winning the match 2–0. After a good night’s sleep, we played our first match on the morning of Day-2 against Mercedes-Benz International School (MBIS), Pune. The team put in a lot of hard work and effort to win the match 5-0, guaranteeing us a spot in the final! The finals were intense and we ended up with a 1-1 tie score, which led to penalty shoot outs. Our goalie, Lea, blocked BIS’ last shot. Our next player, Ida, then executed a massive shot into the corner of the net, winning us the gold! We couldn't have done this without the fantastic support and dedication of our coaches, Mr. Orlando, Ms. Tilton and Anthony. 15Issue 10 - February 2017
  • 16. THE EMBASSY POST As a continuing endeavour of the Embassy Group CSR mandate, Aditya Virwani distributed sweaters to the Stonehill Government School students on the 26th of November, 2016. This year distribution of uniforms, sweaters, school bags, shoes, and writing tools was undertaken at 14 government schools, covering over 4000 children. The Embassy Manyata Escalator Skywalk on the outer ring road at Nagavara junction, funded and developed by Embassy Group in partnership with Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) and Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) had a grand inauguration on the 24th of January, 2016. This particular stretch posed a threat to pedestrians crossing the road every day, especially during peak hours. With over 95000 employees working at 60 companies at the Embassy Manyata Business Park and around 15000 people including local residents crossing this junction every day, the escalator skywalk has come as a huge relief and a safe haven for pedestrians. The escalator skywalk was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister for Bengaluru’s Development Shri. K J George, Minister for Agriculture & MLA of Byatarayanapura, Shri. Krishna Byre Gowda and the respectful Mayor of Bengaluru Smt. Padmavathi, in the presence of Embassy Group Chairman and Managing Director, Jitu Virwani. The cost of construction is about 7 crores and has been funded entirely by the Embassy Group, as part of its ongoing commitment to uplift infrastructure in the state. Embassy Group, in association with the Parikrama Champions League, sponsored the CEO club match. Parikrama is a non-profit organisation with the simple vision that quality education should be made accessible to the underprivileged children of Bengaluru’s slums. The endeavour of this event was to give Parikrama’s children, access to the best opportunities in sport and to continue to raise the quality of football awareness and the game by inviting the best teams, both in Bengaluru and outside, to participate. Grand inauguration of Embassy Manyata Escalator Skywalk Spreading Warmth and Happiness Giving the Gift of A Beautiful Game CSR AQUARIUZ The information and visuals contained herein are artistic impressions and are meant to be indicative and are subject to change as may be required by the authorities, architects and cannot form an offer or contract. While every reasonable care has been taken in providing the information, the promoter Embassy Property Developments Private Limited or their agents cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. The promoters reserve the rights to make alterations, additions and amendments as may be necessitated from time to time. Specifications and materials mentioned here are subject to availability. 16Issue 10 - February 2017