Valapad, November 23, 2015: Manappuram Finance Ltd. has launched an extensive hi-definition video-conferencing facility that will eventually connect its head office at Valapad (Thrissur District) and Corporate Office Annexe at Mumbai with all its 31 Regional Offices. The company’s newly established Manappuram Centre for Innovation and Excellence at Bangalore is also a part of this network. Manappuram expects substantial cost savings from the measure, especially on travel, board and lodging. The project has been initiated by the company’s Training Department headed by Mr. Sooraj Nandan, Senior Vice President – Strategy.

Speaking at a function at the company’s HO marking the formal inauguration of the facility, Mr. V.P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO, noted that in the fast changing world of information technology, it is imperative that the management of the company remained constantly in contact with ground level employees. This initiative will enable regular two way communication between management and the ground level functionaries essential for maintaining competitive edge in the market. Through the video conferencing facility, the company expects to carry out a wide range of tasks like review meetings, interviews, product launches, training programmes etc. The first phase of the launch covers 22 major locations in the country.

Manappuram Health Card and Cheque Distribution Programme at Edathiruthy

Ma-Mithram Lions Quest programme for adolescents implemented at Little Flower Convent Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda

Ma-Mithram Lions Quest programme  for adolescents Implemented at Guru Sree Public School 

Shri. E.K. Thomas Master, President of Valapad Panchayath inaugurates ‘VISION VALAPAD’ Programme and releases Manappuram Janaraksha Health Insurance Comic Book at Hotel Dream Land Triprayar.

 Mr. V.P. Nandakumar, Managing Trustee, distributing prizes to students of Manappuram Academy of Porfessional Education who have passed their examinations.

Manappuram Miss Queen of India – 2016

Ankita Kharat from Mumbai was crowned Manappuram Miss Queen of India, 2016 at Gokulam Convention Centre, Kochi, on April 29, 2016. Rashmita Gowda from Chikmagalur and Aishwarya Dinesh from Banglore were the first and second runner up respectively.

Ahmedabad, May 23, 2016  – Manappuram Finance Limited, a leading NBFC company in India, held a Loan Mela on 21st and 22nd of May, 2016, at Ahmedabad. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Amul Bhatt – General Secretary of BJP, Ahmedabad City and the Municipal Councillor for Maninagar Ward. Besides, Mr. Romin Farooq – CEO of Manappuram Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd., Mrs. Meera Haridas – Head Marketing and other senior officials from the company’s Commercial Vehicle Loan division and Home Loans subsidiary were also present.
 
The loan mela is an initiative of Manappuram Finance Ltd. to bring its diversified set of products and services to the people of Ahmedabad. Customers had the choice of quick and hassle-free accessibility of loans such as affordable Home Loans, Commercial Vehicle Loan, Gold Loan and Online Gold Loan (OGL), SME Loan and Forex & Money transfer under the brand Manappuram. The company also offers products through its subsidiary companies for Microfinance and Insurance. 
 
The loan mela attracted good response despite the adverse weather in the city. Some of the other participants at the loan mela included Vedikaa Residency, Thomas Cook, HDFC Life Insurance, DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance and Planet Autoline – Ashok Leyland.
 
Manappuram Finance Ltd. has 24 branches in Ahmedabad region. Earlier, the company held similar melas in Pune and Madurai to create awareness of their multiple products, which attracted good response from customers.

Manappuram Finance Ltd., a leading NBFC based in Thrissur (Kerala), has launched an e-Learning platform for self-learning by its employees. Inaugurated by Mr. V.P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO, at a function held at the company’s head office, the platform enables employees to access up to date learning material from anywhere and anytime. It incorporates game-based interactive courses to make learning a fun exercise for employees and hopes to spark their interest in continued learning to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Sooraj Nandan, SVP, Operations said, "A shift from conventional learning methods to e-learning will make learning more interactive and fun to learn”. The company expects that the easy access to learning material will contribute to increased employee productivity. Manappuram’s Online Learning platform employs the Moodle Learning Management System(LMS) for effective delivery, tracking and management of learning. It is supported by Hurix Systems Private Limited.