DLF most reputed real estate brand in India: Report

India's largest realty firm DLF topped the list of country's most reputed real estate brand followed by Godrej Properties and Lodha group, according to a report.
Hiranandani Developers ranked fourth in the list while Tata Housing was at fifth position, Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates at sixth place, according to a study by BlueBytes in association with TRA Research, both part of the Comniscient Group.
TRA Research is also the publisher of 'The Brand Trust ReportTM and of 'India's Most Attractive BrandsTM.
"A total of eight Real Estate developers from Mumbai featured among the top 10 in the Most Reputed Real Estate Brands list," the statement said.

K Raheja Corp took the seventh spot, followed by the Shapoorji Pallonji, which took the eighth spot. Oberoi Realty ranked ninth and Indiabulls Real Estate was at 10th position.
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Pitney Bowes India introduces six-month maternity leave * Global technology company Pitney Bowes Inc, today announced six-month maternity leave for its women employees in India.
The new policy 'Mayeri' is part of the company's work-life balance programmes.
The policy also extends to cases of adoption and surrogacy, and provides six weeks of leave for women who have suffered a miscarriage. For women with two or more children, the new policy provides 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.

"We are proud to embrace a culture of diversity, and we are committed to providing the best policies and programs that support a work-life balance," Manish Choudhary, Senior Vice President, Global Innovation and Managing Director India, Pitney Bowes Inc said.
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V Mart retail appoints Rajan Sharma as President
V Mart Retail today announced to appoint Rajan Sharma as President (Procurement and Sourcing).
Sharma, who has over 20 years of experience in apparel merchandising, prior to joining V-Mart had worked as head of apparel sourcing and buying for TPG Wholesale, the company said in a statement.

V-Mart Retail CMD Lalit Agarwal said: "Right sourcing and merchandising is extremely critical to retail business today. Thus, we are extremely happy to bring on board Rajan Sharma. His expertise fits in very well with our next stage of growth plans.