February, 2017

MOTIBHAI & CO LIMITED

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FIJI FOODS LIMITED
VICTUS LIMITED | BURGER KING
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FRCA recognition for Group

Motibhai Group is proud to be part of the
eighty companies which contributed significantly
towards national coffers by being a responsible
taxpayer.
The company has been awarded with a gold
card certificate by Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority (FRCA) during the International Customs
Day celebrations held in Suva on Thursday, January 26 along with sixteen companies which now
joins the sixty three other companies across the
country.
The certificate effectively gives Motibhai
Group a red-carpet treatment at various government agencies.
The initiative which started in 2012 with fourty
members is aimed at encouraging companies to
maintain good tax records and pay up taxes on
time.
Motibhai Group chairman and CEO Kirit Patel
said the award is a testimony of the groups commitment in nation building.
We are a good corporate citizen and are privileged to be recognized with the gold card award,
Mr Patel said.
It is encouraging to note that our group is part
of the eighty companies which has collectively
contributed $1.5 billion towards national coffers.
He said every company should be a responsible
taxpayer to move our beloved nation forward.

Staff learn inventory

management skills
The management and staff of Motibhai Group are
continually upgrading their skills in various fields
of their day-to-day work.
In a recent two-day training based on inventory
management, twenty-five staff members got to
sharpen their skills on the respective training for
the first time.
Conducted by Ranju Kumar of Smart Train, the twoday training was focussed on IM techniques and
IM strategies that could be considered and applied in everyday work.
The key learning outcomes of this training was to
get the participants to understand good inventory
management practices and procedures and also to
get warehouse efficiencies, Ms Kumar told INBOX.
She said discussions were also based on slow moving inventory, its causes, its impacts and strategies to avoid the situation and best practices with
examples were highlighted.
There will be post training assessment after twomonths to ascertain that the participants are actually using the knowledge to see if improvements
have been made, Ms Kumar added.
She said participants who pass will get a certificate
of recognition with stage 2 of IM training also
planned for later this year.

Motibhai Group chairman and CEO Kirit Patel, left,

receives the gold card certificate from FRCA CEO
Visvanath Das.

Indian Tiger Roars in Fiji

NADI, Fiji Tuesday, January
17, 2017. After successfully roaring at duty-free outlets across the
subcontinent and eight other most
travelled countries in the world,
the first premium rum brand from
India has finally landed on our
shores.
Available exclusively through
the Prouds Duty Free stores featured at the arrivals and departures section of Nadi International Airport, the Wild Tiger Rum is
gaining huge popularity amongst
international travelers.
We have been receiving good
response from customers ever
since the Wild Tiger Rum has
been introduced into our dutyfree stores, Prouds DFS manager Ashwin Chand says.
Available in 700ml striped
bottles since December 2016, the
Wild Tiger Rum is retailing at
FJ$47.85 per bottle and $89 for
two bottles, Mr Chand added.
Produced in Kerala state of
Southern India, Wild Tiger Rum
is not only unique in terms of its
avant-garde packaging but also
for the liquid inside.
Wild Tiger is Indias first rum
to be produced from a blend of
molasses and cane juice, giving it
enticing aromatic notes and depth
in flavour.
One of the most distinctive aspects of the Wild Tiger's packaging is the different stripe designs

Born to be wild... Gautom

Menon is spinning an
impressive tiger tale in duty
free and travel retail.

of each bottle which ensures that

no two bottle designs are alike,
making each bottle unique to its
owner or gift recipient. By this
virtue it makes this a default special edition of sorts and ideally

Capture precious moments

with Nikon

While photography is more of an art than science, the camera you

use definitely makes a lot of difference on the final result.
This is why Nikon has been at the heart of image since 1948, helping millions of professional and leisure photographers across the globe
to unveil their creativity and share it with loved ones.
While innovation and continuous improvements have been at the
heart of what Nikon does, the brand has always ensured to deliver
products suited to every level of user and this has been very reflective
in the various features found on different models and the variations in
their prices respectively.
Whether you are a beginner, or a fully-fledged professional, there
is a Nikon suited for everyone and every photography need, Nikon
brand coordinator Rangeeta Bali says.
She said with Valentines Day just around the corner, your precious
moments are only a click away with Nikon.
As you can see in our advertisements, we have different models
advertised for Valentines Day and the prices are reflective of the various features each model carries, Ms Bali said.
One model which stands out from the entire Nikon crowd is the
Coolpix P900 which is literally a dream come true for those looking
for unparalleled zooming capabilities.
She said with the P900, even the moon was only as far as your
Nikon.
There has been a lot of interest shown by customers for this particular model and we have already sold several pieces.
With a powerful 83x optical zoom capability - the most powerful zoom camera ever created by Nikon, stargazing has never been so
simple.
Available at your nearest Prouds store, the new P900 has definitely
changed the definition of zooming across the globe.
The Birth of Nikon
Three of Japan's leading optical manufacturers merged to form a
fully integrated optical company known as Nippon Kogaku K.K. with

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suited for Travel Retail.

The brand has been conceptualized and is owned by Indian
drinks entrepreneur Gautom Menon who is very passionate about
the welfare and survival of wild

tigers in the country.

As a part of its core corporate
social responsibility policy - the
brand donates ten percent profits towards Tiger Conservation
in South India where they have
set up their own non-profit initiative called Wild Tiger Foundation
(WTF) which works with other
established wildlife establishments and prominent tiger experts to save tigers and its habitat
in Southern India.
ABOUT WTR
Wild Tiger Beverages is
founded by Mr Gautom Menon
with a vision to create a winning
portfolio of beverage brands that
are Indian produced but resonating international stature and recognition. All products are manufactured at the family controlled
distillery in the picturesque state
of Kerala, India.
ABOUT PROUDS
A pioneer in Duty-Free, luxury
travel retail and fine-store shopping, PROUDS has been at the
forefront of world-class shopping
in Fiji for the past thirty-years.
Associated with numerous worldrenowned and local brands,
PROUDS via its expansion plans
has now extended its retail footprint beyond Fiji following the
opening of PROUDS at Jacksons
International Airport in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in July
2015.

The moon is now just as

close as your Nikon P900.

Avitesh Prasad checks out the features of Nikon D5500 at Prouds

Nadi.

its head office located in Tokyo, Japan on 25th July, 1917. The name
"Nikkor" was first used to identify its lenses in 1932. In 1948, the first
Nikon camera was born, Nikon I, featured a focal plane shutter with
rangefinder focusing and a smaller picture format of 24mm x 32mm.
Nikon I, the first rangefinder camera was produced from 1948-1949
with only 738 sets.

Let love flow

with Prouds

Shaloni Maharaj of
Prouds Suva Central
serves customers.

History will be created this Valentines Day by Prouds which has

effectively positioned itself as Fijis leading and most adored retailer.
While the exchange of gifts between loved ones has become very
common during Valentines Day all around the world, Prouds has
taken a step further to help customers surprise their loved ones with
amazing gift ideas this year.
Globally the 14th day of February which is dedicated as Saint Valentines Day is one of the most romantic occasions ever witnessed as
people look forward to receiving something from their loved ones that
ultimately reflects as a great gesture of romance and affection.
In a bid to make your Valentines Day experience most memorable, Prouds for the first time will be delivering gifts at offices and
workplaces, Prouds retail manageress Reshmi Singh revealed.
We want to give our customers a surprise element this Valentines
Day by allowing love and affection to flow freely, Ms Singh added.
She said there is also good news for customers who are confused
about what to choose for their love ones.
With our 40-page colourful Valentines Day catalogue now instore and also online, customers will never be short of ideas when it
comes to choosing the right gifts this time around, Ms Singh said.
Since this is the first time we are carrying out this extra effort for
our customers, the number of deliveries per each of our town and city
stores will be limited and subject to certain conditions which you may
find out from your nearest Prouds outlet.
We take this opportunity to invite you to visit the nearest Prouds
store and talk to our friendly team of people for booking your delivery
while checking out on the hundreds of gift ideas available this Valentines Day.

Its got to be Cross

The arrival of Cross writing
and reading instruments at Prouds
could not have come at a better
time.
Perfect as a gift for loved ones,
Cross is also ideal if you wish to
pamper yourself with something
elegant and durable this Valentines Day.
We are delighted to have
Cross now featured at our five
outlets Prouds Suva Central,
Damodar City, MHCC, Downtown Nadi and the Nadi International Airport Duty-Free store
in the international departures
lounge, says Rohinesh Prakash,
brand coordinator of Cross.
Previously we have been
inundated with enquiries from
customers about Cross range of
products and I can happily say
that their wait is finally over
that too during this festive season, Mr Prakash added.
We have many different
models of writing instruments,
reading glasses and refills all
at price ranges to suit everyone
in your different circle of people
you interact with, Mr Prakash
informed.
He said Cross has always
championed the pursuit of greatness, from the spark that inspires
a passion to the hard work and
creativity needed to make it happen.
It takes courage and a lot of
heart, but those who take this path
are the ones who make their mark

on this world.
For more than 170-years,
Cross has re-invented writing
instruments, combining design
ingenuity with jewellery-quality
craftsmanship.
So look no further than
Prouds for Cross gift ideas which
will create an everlasting impression on the ones gifted.
We take this opportunity to
wish everyone a very romantic
Saint Valentines Day.
ABOUT CROSS
For more than 170-years,
Cross has re-invented writing
instruments, combining design
ingenuity with jewellery-quality
craftsmanship.
The A. T. Cross Company is
a major international manufacturer of fine writing instruments,
timepieces, and personal accessories. Cross products are sold to
the consumer gift market through
fine stores worldwide.
While our history is a story all
its own, it all began with Richard
Cross, who founded the company
the same year both the Smithsonian and the sewing machine were
born, just as Samuel Morses
magnetic telegraph pushed Westward.
Cross was a highly skilled pen
and pencil maker, who passed his
knowledge on to his son, Alonzo
Townsend Cross. In 1916, the
Cross family sold the company
to an employee, Walter R. Boss,
who led our growth into the com-

Sital Prakash tests a Cross pen while head-of-department Rajend

Kumar looks on at Prouds Nadi.

pany you know today. Walter's

grandsons were at the helm of the
company, which became a public
security traded on the American
Stock Exchange in 1971.
What were most proud of,
though, isnt all thats changed in
the 170-years weve been around.
Its what hasnt changed. Head-

quartered in beautiful Lincoln,

Rhode Island, just outside Providence, A. T. Cross is proud to still
be a part of the community we
helped build. And we still make
products unsurpassed in quality
and value, one at a time and by
hand, just as Richard Cross did.

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Recipients of the long service award certificates with directors and

senior management staff of Motibhai Group.

Staff recognised for long service

Eighteen of the fourty-eight
long-serving staff members of
Motibhai Group were recognized
for their service and dedication
with certificates and Prouds gift
vouchers during a special morning tea function held at the headoffice on Wednesday, February
01, 2017.
While addressing the longservice award recipients in the
presence of other directors and
senior management of Motibhai
Group, chairman and CEO Kirit
Patel thanked everyone for the

continued hard work and dedication towards the company.

We have so many dedicated
and honest staff members who
have served our company for
long. This shows that people
enjoy working for Motibhai
Group, Mr Patel said.
It also reflects on us as a good
employer as this is a two-way
thing just as the popular saying
that it takes two to tango.
The teamwork and harmony
with which we conduct our dayto-day business goes to show the

Peter is back !

connectivity we have amongst

our management and staff, Mr
Patel said.
Group manager banking and
international trade Umesh Sharma who has dedicated thirtyyears of service said it has been a
very long and successful journey
for him.
The simple rule is to be faithful to your employer if you want
to go long. Give your best at all
times and your employer will
give their best to look after you,
Mr Sharma said.

I wish to thank the directors

of Motibhai Group for having
faith in me and guiding me to be
what I am today.
Meanwhile, a total of twentyfive staff have completed their
ten-years of service, ten staff
have completed fifteen-years of
service, five staff have completed
twenty-years of service, three
staff have completed twenty-five
years of service, one staff has
crossed thirty-years of service
while four staff have completed
thirty-five years of service.

Manager Advertising and Marketing

of Prouds, Peter Narayan is all set to
AFTER a lapse of six-years, Peter Narayan has rejoined Motibhai Group as lead a team of dedicated staff based
Manager Marketing and Advertising of Prouds.
Narayan who left the company in 2010 was heading the creative department at the Motibhai Group head-office in
Nadi.
before joining another company is a very senior marketing role.

Following a regional stint in Papua New Guinea leading a team of 150 marketing personnel, Narayan has returned to Fiji with a very exciting and challenging
role to lead the marketing team at Prouds which is a leading retailer in the country.
I still remember the day we first published our Valentines Day catalogue
when I was leading the graphics and creative team at Motibhai Group, Narayan
said.
He said a lot has changed since his initial days at Motibhai Group.
Technology has changed and customer trends have also changed with more
reliance on the internet. I wish to engage in teamwork and follow deadlines strictly to add value to the business, Mr Narayan said.
Prouds director Tejash Patel said the company is excited to have Narayan leading the marketing team with major focus on strategies and branding.
It is a pleasure working with Peter and look forward to his input in strengthening our marketing efforts, Mr Patel said.

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Published by Manager Public Relations | Corporate Marketing Shalendra Prasad

Mobile:- 7777519 Email:- prasad.shalendra@motibhai.com.fj