Gitanjali Gems - Ties Up With Italian Company

Gitanjali Gems - MoU With Mariella Bitrani Fashion Group, Italy

Gitanjali Gems Ltd has informed BSE that the Gitanjali Lifestyle Ltd (GLL), a wholly subsidiary of the Company is signing a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mariella Burani Fashion Group (MBFG) of Italy to form a Joint Venture in India by way of incorporation of a new Company. The proposed new Company will be jointly controlled by GLL and MBFG.

The Objective of the proposed joint venture is to significantly drive growth of MBFG's brands in emerging markets, particularly the Mariella Burani, Baldinini, Rosato, Calgaro and Facco collection in the Far East by capitalising on the expertise contributed by the respective partners. GLL will develop an extensive distribution network which is expected to include 32 monobrand and boutiques and 132 shop in exclusive multi-brands retailers. The Company will provide production, marketing, logistics and distribution expertise based on its extensive know-how of the Indian Market and its existing retail network. MBFG will contribute its consolidated experience in the design, development and international distribution of Italian lifestyle appered, leather goods and Jewellery collections.

MBFG designs, produces and distributes world wide a diversified and complementary range of Luxury apparel, footwear, leather accessory and jewellery collections under its own brands and under license for prestigious international designers. MBFG founded in 1960 by Walter Burani, Chairman & CEO of the Group and listed in the STAR segment of the Italian stock exchange since July 2000, is today international recognized public Company with an established position in the accessible luxury goods market. MBFG manager to provide top quality luxury goods at accessible prices by capitalising on the strength and flexibility provided by Italy's industrial districts, world renown for their excellence in the development of luxury products.

Source : Bombay Stock Exchange

Gitanjali Gems - Launches Ivida Technologies

Gitanjali Gems Launches IT Company

Gitanjali Gems, a Rs 1,250 crore jewellery company, today announced its foray in the information technology (IT) sector. The company has floated Ivida Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary, to launch its software, technology and telecom business.

The subsidiary will be essentially engaged in web development, infrastructure management and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Explaining the rationale behind the move, Sam George, director, Ivida Technologies, said, "The company intends to tap opportunities in the retail boom and the IT sector in general."

He also mentioned that technology will play a key role in Gitanjali’s expansion plans as the company is looking at automating all its retail operations.

Apart from addressing the IT requirements of the group company, the subsidiary will also cater to its independent clients. George said, "The company has bagged some US-based jewellery clients for the web portal operations. We are also in talks with companies to be their enterprise resource planning (ERP) partners in India." He further said that the third area of immediate concern for Ivida would be hardware and networking.

The company is also looking at partnering with solution providers like JDA, SAP and others for specific retail solutions. Subsequently, Ivida also aims to focus on media and graphics and knowledge processing outsourcing operations. Currently, it has a team of 30 people, which would be scaled upto 75 by the end of the first operational year.

Source : Business Standard

Gitanjali Gems - Star In The Making

Gitanjali Gems Purchases Majority Stake In Tri-Star Worldwide LLC

Gitanjali Gems Ltd has informed BSE that in line with the management’s perception on expansion and further acquisition, the Company has purchased a majority interest in Tri-Star Worldwide LLC.

Tri-Star Worldwide LLC is a BHP Billiton direct customer and a CANADMARK licensee. It's a manufacturer and global distributor of Canadia® brand diamonds and diamond jewelry.

Partnering with Tri-Star will provide the Company with an opportunity to be a part of the finest "Mined in Canada" branded offering available to the market today.

Tri-Star Worldwide LLC was founded by Beny Sofer & Sons, LLC in 2002. Canadia diamonds and diamond jewelry is sold by fine jewelry retailers around the world, including Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, and the United States which began as a branded loose diamond from the recently discovered rich diamond resources in the Northwest Territories of Canada and was one of the first to offer country of origin certification, along with comprehensive marketing support.

Source : Bombay Stock Exchange