Zarges conquers Hyderabad market

By Mouli Mareedu

Manufactured goods like access technologies and logistic and aluminum products are flooding the Hyderabad market as the city offers best infrastructure facilities to set up these firms.

Frank E. Haberstroh, president, Zarges Tubesca Group, said the group had chosen Hyderabad and started their business activities as additional amenities were available to manufacture and market the products in the State.

One of the leading multi-national companies, Zarges Tubesca Group, a Weilheim-based company, with its long tradition of quality and innovation, set up in 1993 at Stuttgart Europe’s first light alloyprocessing company. Now, the company has expanded its business activities by establishing plants in Germany, Hungary and France. The Zarges Tubesca ranks on the top position in the globe with 360 million euros annual turnover and as many as 1,300-odd workforce.

Haberstroh told Deccan Post that the Zarges Tubesca was spread out at least in 60 countries with its products in access technology, logistic and aluminum products. Last year, the company incorporated in Hyderabad as it is fast growing with many international companies setting up their businesses. “We are also planning to start the Zarges Tubesca business in Mumbai and New Delhi soon,” he explained.

Haberstroh said the company produced ladders, mobile platforms, ladder accessories/single parts, industrial equipments, mobile scaffold towers, constriction hoists, lifts and all arrester systems under access technologies. “Huge demand has been continuing for these accessories and it will continue in the future,” he added.

The company also deals with manufactured goods of boxes, trolleys, containers and baskets, Rackmount cases and pallets under logistic products. “We manufacture various styles of containers, boxes and trolleys with international standards as per customer requirements. The quality of our products and services is of the highest calibre. Constant quality checks at all stages in the manufacturing process are undertaken as a matter of course at Zarges,” Haberstroh said.
Replying to a query, Haberstroh said they specialised in mass production of standard products and solutions for clients’ individual problems, principally using light metals. “Our continuous improvement of our products and regular product innovation puts us ahead of the competition,” he said.

The third division of the Zarges Group is the aluminum system, which is divided into three parts. The company manufactures and sells aluminum and steel products, focusing in particular on customised solutions to individual problems for mechanical engineering and metalwork applications. “We are able to offer total solutions to a wide range of problems, right from the beginning to the end (planning, static calculations, projections, implementation and service). Being extremely cost-effective, our prestigious products fulfill the requirements and expectations of our customers,” Haberstroh said.

Zarges conquers Hyderabad market

By Mouli Mareedu

Manufactured goods like access technologies and logistic and aluminum products are flooding the Hyderabad market as the city offers best infrastructure facilities to set up these firms.
Frank E. Haberstroh, president, Zarges Tubesca Group, said the group had chosen Hyderabad and started their business activities as additional amenities were available to manufacture and market the products in the State.

One of the leading multi-national companies, Zarges Tubesca Group, a Weilheim-based company, with its long tradition of quality and innovation, set up in 1993 at Stuttgart Europe’s first light alloyprocessing company. Now, the company has expanded its business activities by establishing plants in Germany, Hungary and France. The Zarges Tubesca ranks on the top position in the globe with 360 million euros annual turnover and as many as 1,300-odd workforce.

Haberstroh told Deccan Post that the Zarges Tubesca was spread out at least in 60 countries with its products in access technology, logistic and aluminum products. Last year, the company incorporated in Hyderabad as it is fast growing with many international companies setting up their businesses. “We are also planning to start the Zarges Tubesca business in Mumbai and New Delhi soon,” he explained.

Haberstroh said the company produced ladders, mobile platforms, ladder accessories/single parts, industrial equipments, mobile scaffold towers, constriction hoists, lifts and all arrester systems under access technologies. “Huge demand has been continuing for these accessories and it will continue in the future,” he added.

The company also deals with manufactured goods of boxes, trolleys, containers and baskets, Rackmount cases and pallets under logistic products. “We manufacture various styles of containers, boxes and trolleys with international standards as per customer requirements. The quality of our products and services is of the highest calibre. Constant quality checks at all stages in the manufacturing process are undertaken as a matter of course at Zarges,” Haberstroh said.
Replying to a query, Haberstroh said they specialised in mass production of standard products and solutions for clients’ individual problems, principally using light metals. “Our continuous improvement of our products and regular product innovation puts us ahead of the competition,” he said.

The third division of the Zarges Group is the aluminum system, which is divided into three parts. The company manufactures and sells aluminum and steel products, focusing in particular on customised solutions to individual problems for mechanical engineering and metalwork applications. “We are able to offer total solutions to a wide range of problems, right from the beginning to the end (planning, static calculations, projections, implementation and service). Being extremely cost-effective, our prestigious products fulfill the requirements and expectations of our customers,” Haberstroh said.

Srinagar colony, a class apart

By Mouli Mareedu

Srinagar Colony is one of the posh colonies in Hyderabad as many Information Technology (IT) professionals and junior film artistes prefer to stay here, with its close proximity to Madhapur, where most IT firms are located. “The Srinagar Colony is a foot-step area to Banjara Hills. In the early 60s, it was full of trees and hummock and nobody dared to come and stay here. Now, the place has become one of the classy areas in the city,” Narsamma, a flower vendor said. People living in the area started calling the place Srinagar Colony in the name of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, a 100-year historical temple, located on the hilltop of this place. “Established in 1963, the Srinagar Colony got its name after Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple located here,” D Bikshapathi Goud, Trust Chairman of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple said. “I prefer to stay in Srinagar Colony even though the rents are high as it is closer to my office, which is located at Madhapur. The colony ranks after Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills and many IT professionals choose to live in this area,” Chandra Chaterjee, an IT professional said. A Ashok Goud, an Assistant Commissioner and Executive Officer of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple said that the temple had a 100-year history and it is one of the major shrines in the city. “The temple is also famous as many film artists, VIPs and VVIPs regularly visit to pray here. At least, half-of-the shots have been taken in this temple for the film Sagara Sangamam starring Kamal Hasan and Jayaprada,” Goud added.Another landmark in the colony is the Satya Sai Nigamagam, which is a devotional spot and many devotees of Sri Satya Sai come here and offer prayers daily. The colony has been developed as a commercial hub as many Information Technology (IT), realty, hospitals and educational institutions are setting up their activities here. The place is eminent for marble business too. “Customers from various places in the State come and purchase marbles as different kinds of marbles and model bricks are available here. Imported marbles from Italy, Germany and other countries are also available here,” Manish, proprietor of Quality Marbles said.

Destination Shamshabad

By Mouli Mareedu

If you want to purchase a plot or a house in Hyderabad, it is better to choose Shamshabad area, which is the cheapest place to buy a plot or an independent villa in the city. Many prefer to invest in and around Shamshabad locality as it is fast becoming a major hub with facilities like international airport, 5.1 km-long P V Narasimha Rao Elevated Express Way and Outer Ring Road (ORR) connectivity to Shamshabad.

Rakesh Talwar, country head, marketing and sales, Karvy Realty (India) Limited, said Shamshabad was the cheapest place to purchase a dream house or a plot than other areas in Hyderabad. In the present scenario, each square yard of plot will cost Rs 4,000 in the area. “No doubt at all, Shamshabad will become a major hub for international business activities in the near future as many firms are planning to set up base at Shamshabad,” Rakesh Talwar said.

Karvy Realty (India) Limited (KRIL) is promoted by Karvy Group, India’s largest financial services group. The group carries forward its legacy of trust and excellence in investor and customer services delivered with passion and the highest level of quality that align with global standards. Karvy Realty (India) Limited was incorporated in 2007, headquartered in Hyderabad and activities in all major cities in India including New Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Chennai, Mysore, Bangalore, Visakhapatnam and also Dubai.

Initially, Karvy Realty (India) Limited was a massive corporate brokerage firm marketing various realty products in India. Now, Karvy Realty is associated with as many as 100 leading firms in real estate and property services offering - buying, selling, renting of properties, identifying valuable investment opportunities in the real estate sector and facilitating financial support for real estate and investments in properties. “We not only do the marketing of various products for outside realty firms, but we also started our own huge venture in Hyderabad,” Rakesh Talwar added.

Rakesh Talwar felt that the realty firms face some hard time in Hyderabad as some group of people hesitate to invest in real estate. “We divide the buyers into three - one is lower income group who are ready to invest Rs. 10 to 20 lakh, middle class group who can invest at least Rs 30 to 70 lakh and high level people who are ready to invest Rs 80 lakh and above for a home. The real estate firms slightly face hard times due to middle class people repetitively postponing purchase of a house,” he explained.

Talking about the newly-started venture at Ameerpet near Timmapur in Hyderabad by Karvy Realty (India) Limited, Rakesh Talwar said the project was Karvy Nova on 170-acre plot. “As per the project, Karvy Nova, we plan to build at least 100 villas including row houses and develop 1,500 plots. Approximately Rs 80 crores have been invested in this venture and it will be completed within nine months,” he said.

Rakesh Talwar said the layout was approved by HUDA and had underground electrical cabling for street lights, avenue plantation, water connection through over-head tank, fully landscaped garden, compound walls with well-designed entrance arch, 24X7 security. “We are also planning to start the same project, Karvy Nova, at Boghapuram area in Visakhapatnam soon,” he revealed.

Nizam Club 125,Going Strong

By Mouli Mareedu

Considered a jewel in the crown of 400 years old Hyderabad, the Nizam Club has already completed 100 years and is all set to cross yet another landmark – 125 years, this week. “A hundred years in the history of any institution is a landmark; a century of growth and continued progress is a remarkable achievement.”

These words in the records of Nizam Club speak for the magnificent history of this prestigious institution. Considered to be a jewel in the crown of 400 years old Hyderabad, the Nizam Club has already completed 100 years and is all set to cross yet another landmark — 125 years, this week.

The club was established by the sixth Nizam Nawab, Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Bahadur. During his period, there was only one major club in the twin cities, the Secunderabad Club, which was exclusive and almost confined to the resident Europeans. The then prime minister Mir Laiq Ali Khan Bahadur, Salar Jung-II, suggested that a club for gentlemen of status and culture, irrespective of race, religion or creed, be established. Thus, the Nizam Club came into existence on September 26, 1884. In 1885, the government sanctioned a monthly grant of Rs 100 towards rent for a suitable club building and this grant was continued till 1946.

The club was initially housed at the Abid Centre, on a site where the old GPO building was subsequently located. Later, it was shifted to premises in the present Mahboobia Girls’ School complex. The present premises opposite to the Assembly building was purchased in 1906 for a sum of Rs 30,000.

The sprawling club, spread across three acres of land, is very popular for mutton biryani, which has been famous from the days of Mughal chefs. The first president of the Club was Salar Jung-II, who continued till 1887. Since then, 24 persons served as presidents of the Nizam Club. S.A. Niamathullah and E. Rajender Prasad are the president and secretary respectively at present. The club has more than 5,000 members. The galaxy of prominent personalities among the members are Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, Legislative Assembly Speaker K.R. Suresh Reddy and Telugu Desam Party senior leader and former minister Nagam Janardhan Reddy.

“As the Club is going to celebrate its 125th anniversary, we are planning to modify various amenities for the convenience of the members,” said Rajender Prasad. He said the Club is going to have many more changes to mark the occasion — kitchen modification, conversion of the existing office to fine dining hall (Dine ‘n’ Drink), shifting of the administration office to the second floor of the main building after renovation and modernisation of the office. Also, the entire office building, including the committee room, will be air-conditioned and the latest gadgets like filling cabinets and fire proof will be arranged to keep all the records safe.

These apart, other facilities such as lift for office and fine dining, air-conditioned coffee shop, sporting complex and parking complex will be the added attraction. “We’re planning to bring out a newsletter to dissipate all kinds of information to the members soon,” Rajender told Deccan Post.

Besides, it flaunts amenities like billiards room, health club, guest rooms, spacious dining hall, swimming pool, cards zone, massive library, ladies’ gym, tennis and shuttle courts and bar, which are sure to woo the visitors. Portico, main entrance and reception veranda are the eye-catching spots in the club.

“We’re also focusing on building a parking complex, sports complex and a guest room complex with latest models. The newly planned parking complex will have three levels (tiers) where at least 380 cars can be parked. The guest room complex will also house banquet halls and conference halls,” the secretary added.

M.A. Samad, former president of the Club finds it the best place to hang around with the family members. He pays it a daily visit and says, “It’s a feel-like-home to be here.” The management is also keen on providing better facilities on the request of members. Women members do visit the club often to spend time at the health club and the gym.

I visit the club on several occasions and have a great time with my political associates. Mostly, I usually come here to have lunch during the Legislative Assembly session as it is nearby. I prefer biryani and other spicy food. The club has good infrastructure and provides better facilities to the members. It also organises cultural events every month.

The comfort of home

By Mouli Mareedu

Indu Projects Limited offers villas and apartments that have exceptionally high standards of quality, health, safety and environmental protectio.

Though apartment blocks and huge residential complexes are chock-a-block as there is huge demand for living spaces, what everyone longs for is an independent place to live in. The demand for villas and independent houses has been on the rise and is likely to further increase.

Keeping the growing demand for housing in my mind, Indu Projects Limited, one of the leading real estate companies in India and an end-to-end solutions provider in infrastructure and real estate headquartered in Hyderabad, is into developing residential apartments and villas.

Mahender Basani, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Indu Projects Limited said compared to other States in India, Telugu people prefer to build or purchase an independent house. “People feel more comfortable if they live in villas. It seems a few major giants in the field of real estate are facing hard time these days as many small developing firms offer living space for about Rs 20 to Rs 30 lakh,” Mahender explained.

With operations spread across the country today, Indu projects Limited has actually started its activities in 2001 as a core infrastructure company doing irrigation, roads, railways, power and contract coal mining. Now the company is also involved in realty sector introducing a few projects in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), commercial, residential, hospitality, health cities, agro parks and rural transformation centers.

Mahender told Deccan Post that Indu Projects Limited maintained exceptionally high standards of quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and was committed to delivering projects on budget and on schedule, often exceeding the client's expectations. “From the making of self-sustained townships to the creation of fast- appreciating investments, an Indu home is a bundle of benefits. When we design a home, we keep in mind not just the needs of today, but the unpredictable necessities of tomorrow as well. Our projects offer the advantages of both a great neighborhood and access to life’s regular requirements,” Mahender added.

Explaining some of its landmark projects, Mahender said Indu Fortune Field and Indu Aranya are residential projects whereas Point Indu is for Information Technology (IT) and IT Enabled Services (ITES), which is being constructed under Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Indu Fortune Field, being constructed in an area of 65-acres located at Kukatpally Housing Board has at least 376 villas and 660 apartments. 288-325 square yards of villas and apartments will cost Rs. 2.5 crore each. The villas and apartments at Indu Fortune Fields are designed for ultimate comfort, Mahender said. The sizes of villas are higher than the regular homes giving you that extra living space.

The Indu Aranya is located at L B Nagar area in the city in 50-acres and will have as many as 880 apartments and 260 Villas. Each square feet of the villas and apartments will cost Rs. 3,800. The unique feature of Indu Aranya is that it is right next to National Deer Park.

Point Indu, Hyderabad’s largest green campus spread in 150-acres is adjacent to the new international airport at Shamshabad. Of the 7.8 million square feet space of the total project, the company is aiming to build at least 4. 75 lakh square feet in the first phase by 2008. Every building is designed to environment-friendly norms and meets the US Green Building Council's LEED Gold standards.

Indu Projects Limited future projects are Indu City at Bachupally in Hyderabad with 320 Villas and 1800 luxury apartments, Indu Skies at Shamshabad with at least 140 villas and 1200 high rise apartments, 600 mid rise apartments, 2 signature towers of 72 apartments each including a hotel, an international school and retail markets will be built in the area soon.

‘Aim to provide quality education’

By Mouli Mareedu

P rof. D Narasimha Reddy, popularly known as D N Reddy, assumed charge as the first Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad after JNTU segregated into four universities. Prof Reddy has more than 30 years of experience as an administrator and academician working in various key positions in the field of education, especially, engineering departments. He also discharged duties as a successful Convener of Integrated Common Entrance Test (I-CET 2008), when it was conducted on behalf of the Osmania University.

Before Prof Reddy accepted the Vice-Chancellor of JNTU, he was principal of Engineering Colleges of Osmania University. Prof Reddy did his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering at Osmania University in 196874. Then, he did M.Tech from IIT Madras and Ph.D from IIT Delhi. Deccan Post interacted with D N Reddy to known about his dreams for JNTU Hyderabad. Excerpts:

Q. How do you feel as the first Vice-Chancellor of JNTU, Hyderabad, after JNTU split into four?

I feel very happy. Really, it is a good honour for me as the Government assigned me a responsible job. At the same time, my duties also increased along with the position of a new Vice-Chancellor of JNTU.

Q. As a new V-C of JNTU Hyderabad, what is your precedence to look into the main issue in the varsity?

Well, first, I want to streamline the entire system of academics and other polices in the JNTU to provide quality education to students without any obstructions. We are also planning to introduce a few reforms soon.

Q.What kind of reforms do you want to introduce?

After segregation of the JNTU, the Hyderabad JNTU has as many as 220 engineering colleges and a few Pharmacy and management colleges. I would like to strengthen these colleges academically like maintaining quality education, making available good laboratory, library, and talented teaching staff. If affiliated colleges violate these norms, the JNTU will cancel the affiliation.

Q. Do you have any plans to introduce new courses and new colleges?

Yes, we are planning to introduce a few new courses in graduation and Post-Graduation levels from the next academic year. The new courses are - VLSI Embedded System, Networking and embedded system. I am concentrating to develop the JNTU as one of the best universities in the world providing good infrastructure and other facilities to the faculty and students. The Government has also sanctioned a new college, which will be set up at Jagithyala in Karimnagar district.

Q. Tension prevailed among students on the issue of certificates by the respective managements after the JNTU split into four varsities, while JNTU, Hyderabad has a brand image globally.What is the solution to this?

There is no need to get tensed. As per APSCHE guidelines, 80 per cent of the same syllabus would be pursued in the four new universities — JNTU-Kakinada, JNTUAnanthapur, JNTU - Hyderabad and Fine Arts and Architecture -Masab Tank, Hyderabad . Only 20 per cent of syllabus would be prepared by the respective managements as per their local needs. Besides, students can get their academic certificates in the name of JNTU-Kakinada and JNTUAnanthapur.

Q. What about placement facilities for students?

Well, from the current academic year, the JNTU, Hyderabad is planning to start campus placements in all affiliated colleges, including the main campus. We are planning to conduct job fair and career fairs in all colleges to create jobs for all eligible students. This is the first time JNTU Hyderabad is taking up such an initiative.

Q. What kinds of steps are you taking to strengthen research activities by scholars?

We are focused not only on academic oriented aspects but also encouraging the students to do research on different angles in the field of science and engineering. To create awareness among science and engineering courses, the JNTU and Honeywell Nobel Company jointly organised a Nobel laureate lecture series by Nobel Laureate in Physics, Professor Claude Cohen-Tannoudji.