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Ideal Motors and Ideal First Choice breaks new ground in Sri Lanka offering industry-first free insurance cover
Ideal Motors Pvt Ltd and its subsidiary Ideal First Choice Pvt Ltd (part of the Ideal Group of Companies) have pioneered an insurance reward scheme free of charge, an industry first for vehicle owners who continue to avail services from both Ideal Motors and Ideal First Choice workshops. The Ideal Motors main workshop located in Ratmalana, exclusively undertakes repairs and services for Mahindra vehicles and the eleven Ideal First Choice Workshops located island wide undertake repairs and services for multi-brand vehicles including Mahindra vehicles.
Founder and Chairman of Ideal Group Mr Nalin Welgama stated: “We are delighted to reward our customers with free personal accident insurance cover, a first time event in Sri Lanka’s automobile market. At Ideal Group, we are constantly providing innovative solutions to our loyal customers. We believe vehicle owners of any brand should be honored with this reward, for choosing to service their vehicles with us. We have partnered with the highly reputed and trusted Allianz insurance Lanka Pvt Ltd for this initiative”.
Labour services of more than Rs. 4000 carried out at any of the Ideal Motors and Ideal First Choice Workshops are eligible to a free personal accident insurance cover valued to a maximum of Rs 400,000. The insurance cover offers a range of benefits including accidental death, total and/or permanent disablement, accidental death due to an accident as a passenger in a car, rider on a bike, funeral benefits, medical expenses and daily hospital cash allowance. Loss of life and/or disability due to an accidental death covers up to a sum of Rs 400,000. The sum of Rs 40,000 will be covered as funeral expenses and medical expenses of up to Rs 40,000 irrespective of hospitalization at a government hospital or a private hospital. The personal accident cover will not cover hospitalization due to natural causes or other unrelated illnesses.
About the Ideal Group
With over three decades of disrupting the local automotive and after-market solutions industry, Ideal Holdings and Ideal Group is a truly Sri Lankan Group of Companies leading the way in Sri Lanka. The Group’s strength consists of over a 1,000 team members and boasts turnover of more than Rs. 20 billion annually. As a pioneer, Ideal Group specializes in assembly, import and distribution of motor vehicles and multi-brand spare parts, automotive after sales services.
In Q2 FY19 Indian giant Mahindra Finance announced the investment of Rs. 2 billion till Q4 2021 increasing its stake in Ideal Finance to 58.2%. Through Ideal Finance, the Group focuses on Finance and Real Estate services, logistics and a plethora of services uplifting economical standards and enabling every citizen in the country.
Ideal Group holds the sole authorized distributor rights of Mahindra motor vehicles and motor cycles in Sri Lanka and the co-ownership of Sri Lanka’s “first automotive assembly and production plant” in Welipenna, which is a bi-product of the joint venture between Ideal Group and India’s automotive giant, Mahindra and Mahindra. In 2019, a Rs. 3 billion investment made way for a state–of–the-art assembly plant in 2019 forming Mahindra Ideal Lanka (Pvt) Ltd in which Ideal Group holds an ownership of 65%. With its capacity to manufacture 5,000 vehicle units per annum, the assembly plant is expected to export vehicles to the South Asian countries and continue to stamp the global footprint. It is also the nucleus of KUV100 NXT, the first ‘Make in Sri Lanka’ SUV car introduced.
Following a service first philosophy, the Group claims a large footprint across Sri Lanka with its island wide network of Ideal sales showrooms, after market, genuine spare part dealers, multi brand workshops, tyres, and premier workshops.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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