Manappuram Day is celebrated every year on 15 August as an occasion where emp of the Manappuram Group get together along with family for an all-day variety entertainment show by professional artists. It is also an occasion for the budding artists of the Manappuram Group to showcase their diverse talents. This year was no exception with outstanding performances by employees that won much acclaim from the audience.
Manappuram Designer Hunt Competition 2016 was open to school students from tenth to twelfth standards with a flair for jewellery designing. Conducted by Pegasus India in association with Manappuram Finance Ltd., the competition covered 25 schools in Ernakulam and nearby areas and attracted more than 600 participants.
The winner of the competition was Ms. Unnimaya P.U. of Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Thripunithura who was awarded a cash prize of Rs.10,000. The second and third prize winners received Rs.5,000 and Rs.2,500 respectively. The function was held on 18 August 2016 at Nedumbassery.
The judges looked for originality in jewellery designing with emphasis on detailing, innovation and practicality of the design for conversion into jewellery.
Photo: Ms. Unnimaya P.U. of Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Thripunithura, first prize winner of the Manappuram Designer Hunt Competition 2016, receives a certificate and cash prize of Rs.10,000 from Mr. V.P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO, Manappuram Finance Ltd. and Mrs. Sushama Nandakumar, MD of Manappuram Jewellers Ltd. Also seen in the picture are Dr. Sumitha Nandan, SVP & CEO, OGL and Mrs. Meera Haridas, Head, Marketing.
Mr. V. P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO, Manappuram Finance Limited inaugurates Blood Donation Camp organised by Manappuram Foundation in association with Lions Club of Triprayar, IMA Trissur and the Smt. Sarojani Padmanabhan Memorial Womens Club at Manappuram’s Head Office on 24 September 2016.
Mr. V. P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO, Manappuram Finance Limited inaugurates Seminar on 'Team Building' for women employees organised by Smt. Sarojani Padmanabhan Memorial Womens Club at Manappuram’s Head Office on 25 September 2016.
Mr. V. P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO, Manappuram Finance Limited and Chairman, CII Kerala State Council speaks at the CII Finance Summit on the theme 'Building Kerala through a Strong Financial System' at Kochi on 29 September 2016.
Mr. Kapil Krishan, Group CFO, Manappuram Finance Ltd., chairs the session on 'Financial Sector in Kerala: Strategies for Growth' at the CII Finance Summit held in Kochi on September 29, 2016.
Shri. V.P. Nandakumar, Managing Trustee, Manappuram Foundation, hands over reimbursement cheques to beneficiaries of Manappuram Janaraksha Free Health Insurance scheme at the Thalikkulam Grama Panchayath on October 20, 2016. At the function, a total of 79 beneficiaries received cheques aggregating to about Rs.5 lakhs in reimbursement of hospitalisation expenses
Shri. V.P. Nandakumar MD & CEO, Manappuram Finance Ltd. and Centennial District Governor of Lions Club District 318D, inaugurates the “Ayush” project on 23rd October 2016 at Lions Hall, Thrissur. “Ayush” is a project to support children with chronic illness like cancer, nephrotic syndrome, cerebral palsy etc. Cheques aggregating to Rs. 3 lakhs were distributed among 25 cancer affected children. Half the cost of the project will be funded by the Manappuram Foundation.
The half yearly Business Review and Training Programme for Regional Managers were held at The Fern Ecotel Hotel, Jaipur, Rajasthan from 31st October 2016 to 2nd November 2016. RM – Operations, Operations, Sales, FAW and Training teams from Head Office participated in the programme led by MD & CEO, Mr. V.P. Nandakumar.
CII’s Marketing and Brand Conclave held on November 02, 2016 at Crowne Plaza, Kochi. Ms. Meera Haridas, Head–Marketing, Manappuram Finance Ltd., makes a presentation on “Promotion to Emotions - Connecting Customers to Brand.”
A two day family tour and get together was held at the scenic Lake Palace Resort, Alappuzha for senior executives and their family from 18th November 2016 to 20th November 2016. The highlight of the get-together was an extended cruise through the backwaters of the Vembanad lake. An evening session of fun and strategy games followed the cruise. MD& CEO, Mr. V.P. Nandakumar joined the group along with his spouse, Mrs. Sushama Nandakumar.
