Over 200 Indian Brands Crowned Winners at the Glittering Ceremony of PowerBrands Glam 2013 Held at Las Vegas, USA

MUMBAI, July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Last week began with a bang for many Indian brands! The Venetian Hotel at Las Vegas was witness to the biggest and most grand brand extravaganza to ever take place in this side of the world. Over 200 brands from India got together for a mega celebration of achievements, highlighting the success of Indian brands and the individuals behind them at PowerBrands Glam 2013. The two-day event saluted Indian brands, inspirational leaders and next-generation entrepreneurs who have shaped, and continue to shape India's destiny. The established, the new and the upcoming - from the area of brands took home their trophies as Indian PowerBrands: The Global Superpower Edition; PowerBrands Rising Stars; Star Realty: Lords of the Land and Inspirational Leaders of New India were conferred at this glittering ceremony.

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Former Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar Goodman flagged off the event with his keynote message followed by an insightful speech by marketing guru Martin Roll. Professor Arthur Wheaton of Cornell University and Professor Ofer Sharone from MIT also shared their wisdom and experience with the audience. Also in attendance were Stavros Anthony - Las Vega City Council Mayor Pro-Tem, Bruce Spotleson of Greenspun Media Group, Debbie Donaldson, Las Vegas Business Press General Manager, Steve Schorr of Cox Communications, Rasina Uberoi Bajaj of Media Transasia, Ohio House of Representatives Jay Goyal, Clark County Commissioner Chris Ginginchuliani, Miss India USA Richa Shukla, Miss India Canada Mallika Kapur were among the many distinguished people at the event. Rapper Honey Singh put up a superb show and enthralled the audience with his high energy, high adrenaline performance.

Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri, Honorary Director - IIPM Think Tank along with Deepak Kaistha, CEO Planman Group & PowerBrands played perfect hosts to this 2-day brand carnival. Dr. Ruby Dhalla, the first Indian origin Member of the Canadian Parliament & the Ambassador-at-large for PowerBrands Glam 2013 mesmerized the audience with her powerful speech.

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, actor Madhavan, ex Miss India Ankita Shorey and Rapper Honey Singh were some of the Indian celebrities who won the PowerBrands Hall of Fame Awards this evening.

The event also saw the coming together of PowerBrands and 'I Am For India' - an initiative by Smt. Latha Rajinikanth to commemorate 'India's Night of Inspiration' under which the Inspirational Leaders of New India awards are being conferred.

Recent economic reports released on the world economic outlook, place India at an enviable position of growth, leadership and power in years to come. India is currently ranked as the tenth largest global economy and by 2015-16 it is expected to be positioned as the seventh largest global economy and in terms of GDP size it will be the fifth largest by 2020-25. While larger parts of the world were reeling under economic depression, India managed to not only dodge the financial crisis, but also grow an impressive 5.5% GDP as on March 31, 2013. A large part of the credit goes to the awardees today that have helped India reach this position and be seen as a global super power.

Looking back at the entire journey and the successful culmination of the event, Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri, Honorary Director - IIPM Think Tank said, "The event was a grand success. We had a mix of global and Indian participants and dignitaries, and I am very pleased that every single person I met lauded our effort to create this global platform of PowerBrands Glam, Las Vegas. My special gratitude goes out to Ex-Mayor Oscar Goodman for his time. His great sense of humour brought in a special flavour to the event."

Mr. Deepak Kaistha, CEO - Planman Group and PowerBrands was very happy about the successful completion of the event. He said the PowerBrands Glam platform salutes the new Brand India and the event has proved to be the most radiant platform which showcased most distinguished personalities and brands of India. "Today's evening has been all about leadership, entrepreneurship and inspiration. Every business leader has a next level and PowerBrands is that platform which is a new dimension in the way they want to grow." He further added, "Vegas is the best marketed property in the world and we are proud to celebrate Indian brand heroes on this global platform. Today was about showcasing the journey of a particular brand that was born and branded and now is ready to go to a larger marketplace."

Dr. Ruby Dhalla, the first Indian origin Member of the Canadian Parliament & the Ambassador-at-large for PowerBrands Glam 2013 said, "Today's day was magical. It is truly a proud moment for India as Indian Brands and leaders got a global platform to showcase their strength."

While this year's event has come to an end, Planman Group will continue to honour and recognize the biggest and best from the world of brands in the years to come. The group will continue to showcase the brands that are touching and changing the lives of millions of Indians in the country and around the world. PowerBrands Glam 2013 provides these winners an opportunity to showcase their achievements and contributions and network with the best from India, US and the world.

PowerBrands Glam 2013 is supported by Gitanjali Group. 'India's Night of Inspiration' is presented by Montex Group. PowerBrands Glam 2013 is further supported by Incredible India Pvt. Ltd. The divine presence partner for this event was Shri Hanumant Gram.

About PowerBrands:

The concept of PowerBrands has been pioneered by the Planman Group. With India's rapid rise on the global center stage, the need for a credible research driven brand guide led to the creation of PowerBrands. Over the years PowerBrands has evolved into an entity that more than holds its own. It garners the country's most aspirational brands that have fortified their presence in the hearts and minds of the Indian consumers.

The research to list the top PowerBrands of India, national as well as international brands, was one of the most extensive surveys done pan India with a research base of 20 centres and 5000 respondents.

PowerBrands Glam, an annual brand festival and the three brand books-Indian Power Brands, PowerBrands Rising Stars and Star Realty owe their lineage to PowerBrands, that has today come to represent one of the country's most authoritative brand platforms for business, industry and academia. For more information visit http://www.powerbrandsglam.com

Primary Media Contact: Diana Fernandes, diana.fernandes@planmanconsulting.com, 91-22-33271547