The Times group acknowledges real estate developers and brand icons at special events held at Hyatt Regency, Kolkata

Times Real Estate Review, West Bengal, was conducted at Hyatt Regency, Kolkata on 20th November, 2023. Through this initiative, The Times Group celebrated real estate developers for their innovation in property planning & development in the residential, retail, and commercial categories.
The winners were shortlisted by a neutral survey conducted by Avance Insights Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.

On the same day, the third edition of Times Brand Icons, East, 2023, was also held at Hyatt Regency, Kolkata. The objective of this initiative was to honour and applaud around 30 brands from the region. The winners were selected through a research conducted by I3RC Insights Pvt. Ltd, using a robust methodology for arriving at the winners. This initiative was supported by Sree Balaji, Packman, Mirchi Bright Advertising Pvt Ltd & Publicity Bureau of India (PBI)

Times Brand Icons, East - 2023

Times Real Estate Review, West Bengal 2023

Skipper Pipes – India’s Safest Pipes
It is one of the fastest-growing polymer pipes & fittings company in India. As one of the major players in rural agriculture and urban plumbing segments, they have an extensive product portfolio of pipes, including CPVC, UPVC and SWR pipes. Skipper Pipes have a robust presence across east, northeast and north markets. They have forayed into the south market as well and are quickly expanding across other national markets. They signed up MS Dhoni & Chris Gayle as their brand ambassadors last year. A 360-degree marketing and brand campaign involving the two was launched this fiscal, in all the priority markets.
Webskitters Academy
It is the educational wing of Webskitters Technology Solutions, has emerged as a reputed job-oriented training institute with branches in Kolkata and Durgapur. The institute has made the careers of many youngsters and has been a ray of hope to individuals with career gaps. Having a strong and determined placement cell, the institute has responsibly fulfilled the dreams of many. Providing the students with bespoke career counselling, the team aims to curb the unemployment rate among the youth and fill the career-skill gap in the IT industry.
M Baazar
It is one of the leading players in the retail industry, proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey of success. With unwavering dedication and a commitment to excellence, the company has achieved remarkable growth, setting new standards in the competitive retail landscape. With over 145 + stores in around 9 states all over India, they serve a vital footfall in their stores daily. Their exhaustive and ever-changing range of fashion apparel, general merchandise and accessories has made them a one-stop store for all fashion needs.
Navnita Chakraborty, Business Head- Zee Bangla
She has been bestowed with the Times Corporate Business Leader – Female (Media & Entertainment) at The Times Brand Icons 2023 held at the Hyatt Regency, Kolkata, on 20th November 2023. With a rich two decades of experience in the media industry, she, has carved a name for herself in the dynamic world of television and entertainment.
Medica Superspecialty Hospital
It is an eastern India-based healthcare chain renowned in the country, both in terms of clinical, as well as technological excellence. Recognised as one of the leading healthcare institutions in the treatment for bone & joint diseases in the region, Medica is a centre of excellence for complex orthopaedic conditions and procedures. Under the supervision of a team of experienced specialists and surgeons, Medica Institute of Orthopaedic Sciences provides comprehensive treatment for all problems related to bone & joints, including Arthritis, Osteoporosis, sports injuries, complex fractures, emergency & trauma services. Medica is among the most reputed joint replacement centres in the region, with advanced facilities, to ensure good treatment for damaged knees, hips and small joints (finger, wrist, elbow, etc). Skilled specialists, with the help of advanced technology, ensure zero primary infection. Medica is a centre for robotic knee replacement surgery. This modern treatment method is for the best outcome for patients with no pain and blood loss, greater flexibility and faster recovery.
St. Xavier's Institution, Panihati
It is a school where excellence is the rule, producing toppers is routine, and the echoing footfalls of intellectual stalwarts are an often heard music. SXI has always been the beacon that never misled. It is an institution that stands straight with nearly 6500 budding talents to nurture.
St. Xavier's Institution, Ruiya
It prioritises all round growth of students. The curriculum and extracurricular activities are distributed in an optimum way.
Shree’s Hair & Beauty Salon
Beautician, hair expert and make-up artist Jashoshree Rahman, proprietor of Shree’s Hair and Beauty Salon, has been serving beauty aficionados for the past 17 years with makeup, cut, and colour and styling services. She is an entrepreneur, and she runs a nail studio in Ballygunge and a men’s salon on Prince Anwar Shah Road. This year, on Poila Boishakh, Jashoshree launched yet another branch of Shree’s on Sarat Bose Road.
JK Spices & Food Products
Established in 1957 by Dhannalal Jain, JK Masale, operating under the registered entity JK Spices and Food Products has been a trailblazer in the production and distribution of pure, hygienically packed spices. With headquarters in Kolkata and offices in Rajasthan and Gujarat, the brand has maintained a steadfast commitment to quality and service for over 60 years. Under the umbrella of JK Spices and Food Products, the brand thrives across three dynamic verticals – JK Masale, JK Cart, and JK Lifestore. JK Masale, the heart of the brand, continues to deliver the finest spices.
Sister Nivedita University
Sister Nivedita University, a dream project woven into reality, commenced its journey in 2017 as a tribute to the ‘Daughter of India’ on her 150th birth anniversary, as the youngest university in the state of West Bengal. With a futuristic industry-integrated curriculum, technology-driven methodologies, synchronised learning technologies, skill-based education, ample mid-course and end-course internship opportunities to become industry-ready, and with overseas collaborations for inter-university cross- functioning, Sister Nivedita University is the ‘university of choice’ aimed at a 360-degree development of its students.
JB Group
This is one of the leading and prominent business organisations in Kolkata with an interest in real estate, finance, agriculture and power. It has been engaged in leasing office spaces, warehouses, and allied services for the last 3 decades to various large corporate houses and MNCs and has a portfolio of more than a million sq. ft. JB Group started Mangalam Business Centre in 2008 under the leadership of Alok Bachhawat. They were one of the earliest movers for coworking space providers and have rapidly expanded to become one of the biggest coworking space providers in the city. Having a presence in 22 Camac Street, Acropolis, Shrachi Tower and South City Pinnacle (Sector 5), their co-working spaces are strategically located in major parts of the city with locational advantages and opportunities for setting up different kinds of businesses. Reassured of its operational success and consistent growth over the years, they are also coming up with new locations in Lord Sinha Road and Sector 5. They have also ventured into Bangalore this year with a 1000-seat co-working space.
Siddha Real Estate Development
Siddha Serena is a tranquil residential project in Kolkata’s New Town, recently launched by Siddha. Well-connected with dual access gates from New Town and Rajarhat, it is only 3 minutes from DPS Megacity, and other important landmarks in and around New Town and Salt Lake. As the name suggests, the serene landscapes and calm waterscapes make it home to serenity. Here, you can experience the latest lifestyle offerings by stepping into an abundance of Nature and feeling a sense of calm all around. Siddha Serena offers a thriving ecosystem that ensures you live every day in the company of planned flora and fauna. With nearly 70% open areas, the project offers breathtaking views of New Town from the balcony or even from the rooftop of the G+32 buildings. Each apartment is designed to offer ultra-modern living and comes in 2, 3, and 4 BHK variants, designed to ensure ample sunlight, making it healthier to live in. As a result, the summer would mean windier and cooler inside, winters more welcoming with warm rays of sunshine.
Manab Paul: Founder Sree Balaji
First-generation Bengali Entrepreneur Manab Paul paved his own route in the real estate industry. One of the well-liked ideas among customers is affordable vacation homes in Bolpur - Shantiniketan, Dooars, Digha, Raichak, Mandarmoni and Puri. Approximately 1200 dream homes have been delivered by Sree Balaji till date, and over 2000 more are now being built in a variety of projects. Some popular brands under the parent company are Panthaniwas, Bon Bungalow and Panthashala.
These surveys i.e. Times Brand Icons, East 2023 & Times Real Estate Review, West Bengal 2023 were exclusively conducted by an independent Research Agency named I3RC Insights Pvt Ltd & Avance Insight Pvt Ltd respectively, using a robust methodology for arriving at the given listing. The publication house and its affiliates/employees/authorized representatives/group companies are not responsible/ liable for the said rankings. Readers are advised to take an informed decision before acting upon the survey rankings.
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