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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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HISTORY
The UB Group was founded by a Scotsman, Thomas Leishman, in 1857. The Group took its initial lessons in manufacturing beer from South India based Britishbreweries. At the age of 22, VittalMallya was elected as the company's first Indian director in 1947. After a year, he replaced R G N Price as the chairman of the company. The youngest of three children, VittalMallya was born in Dhaka, now in Bangladesh, on February 8, 1924. He was born in an army family to Mrs. Devi Mallya and Lt. Col. BantwalGanapathiMallya (a Medical Doctor with an FRCS degree).VittalMallya grew up to be a smart young man to graduate at a very young age. He received several double promotions during his academic career for outstanding performance and this demonstrated his exceptional calibre and sharp intellect. Following graduation, young VittalMallya travelled the world for two years, during which period he visited Latin American countries very extensively and even learnt to speak Spanish. VittalMallya saw an opportunity in 1946-47 and started acquiring the shares of United Breweries Limited, of which he became the Chairman. His foresight and business acumen led to the aggressive expansion of the United Breweries Group. Meanwhile, the acquisition of control over McDowell & Company Limited marked the Groups entry into the Wines and Spirits business. The Group took a further stride with the acquisition of Kissan Products Limited in 1950-60.

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Type Industry Founded Founder(s)

Public Conglomerate 1857 Thomas Leishman

Headquarters Bangalore, India Area served India Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman Ravi Nedungadi (President & CFO) SR Gupte (Exec. Vice Chairman) Brewery Alcoholic Beverage Airline Chemicals&Fertilizers Engineering Information Technology Dr. Vijay Mallya

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MANAGEMENT TEAM OF UB GROUP

Dr. Vijay Mallya is Chairman of The UB Group, one of Indias largest conglomerates with diverse interests in brewing, distilling, real estate, engineering, fertilizers, biotechnology, information technology and aviation. Dr. Mallya, was elected by shareholders as Chairman of The UB Group in 1983, at the age of 28. United Breweries Ltd (UBL), the flagship company of The UB Group, is the largest brewing company in India with a national market share of 50 per cent. Kingfisher beer is currently available in 52 countries outside India and leads the way amongst Indian beers in the international market.

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PRODUCT & SERVICES

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Fertilizer Aviation Beverage Alcohol Engineering International Trading

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Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited

The Company is a part of the UB Group with Group shareholding of 30.44%. Dr. Vijay Mallya is Chairman of the Board of Directors. The operations are managed by a team of highly dedicated and experienced professionals. In 1990 Government of Karnataka select the UB group to take over MCF, potential sick unit, with losses of 600 million rupees.Now MCF with a turnover of over Rs.1625 Crore.With 9 % growth over previous year.The only manufacturer of chemical fertilizers in the state of Karnataka.The Company is a part of the UB Group with Group shareholding of 30%.The Company has capacity to manufacture 2,17,800 MT Ammonia (intermediate product), 3,80,000 MT Urea, 2,60,000 MT Phosphatic Fertilizers (DAP & NP 20:20:00:13), 13,860 MT Ammonium Bi-Carbonate (ABC) and 33,000 MT Sulphuric Acid (SAP) annually. Products offered by MCF Ltd. 1 2 3 4 Mangala Urea Mangala DAP Sulphuric Acid Ammonium Bi Carbonate

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Mangala Urea

Product Description Urea is a Synthetic organic compound containing 46% Nitrogen in Amide form. Available in the form of white solid prills free flowing for easy application. Being Hygroscopic, urea is packed in moisture proof High Density Poly Ethylene bags. Details Features & Benefits Less acidifying than many other nitrogenous fertilizers. Hence most suited for high pH soils. High concentration of nutrients makes packing, storage and transport cost cheaper. Application Can be applied to soil. Also suitable in solution

form as spray. Application is recommended in split doses for better use efficiency.

Technical Details Moisture per cent by weight (Maximum) - 1% Total Nitrogen per cent by weight (Minimum)- 46% Biuret percent by weight (Maximum) - 1.5% Packing

Packing - 50 kg HDPE Bag

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Mangala DAP
Product Description DAP contains the second most important primary nutrient element, Phosphorous besides Nitrogen, Single most important source of nutrient Phosphorous. For differentiation with other low analysis compound fertilizers Details: Features & Benefits It is completely soluble in Water It has good storage properties. Total water soluble P2O5 helps plants to utilise moisture better and makes roots grow stronger and deeper even in acidic soils Being non- hygroscopic, DAP can be conveniently stored well even in high rainfall areas High concentration of nutrients makes packing, storage and transport costs per unit cost of nutrient very low.

Application DAP is suitable for all crops and soils Recommended for initial application Technical Details Moisture per cent by weight (Maximum) - 1.5% Total Nitrogen per cent by weight (Minimum) - 18% Ammoniacal nitrogen form per cent by weight (Minimum) - 15.5% Total Nitrogen in the form of Urea per cent by weight (Maximum) 2.5% Neutral ammonium citrate soluble phosphates (P2O5) per cent by weight (Minimum) - 46% Water soluble Phosphates (as P2O5) per cent by weight (Minimum) 41% Packing

Packing - 50 kg HDPE Bag

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SulphuricAcid Product Description

Colorless, nonflammable liquid. Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) monohydrate is very hygroscopic.

Details Features & Benefits Sulphuric acid is the strong mineral acid. It is soluble in water at all concentrations. Sulfuric acid has many applications and is one of the exhaustively used chemicals in chemical industry. Application Used as an intermediate for manufacturing of phosphatic fertilizer. Used in lead-acid batteries. Technical Details (as per IS 266:1993) Total acidity (as H2SO4) percent by mass, min 98.00% Residue on Ignition percent by mass, max. 0.050% Iron (as Fe) percent by mass, max. 0.010% Lead (as Pb) percent by mass, max. 0.005% Arsenic (as As) percent by mass, max. 0.004% For Battery Grade: Iron (as Fe) ppm, max. 20 Packing Transport by road tank truck.

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Ammonium Bi Carbonate Product Description Food grade product with 99.8 % purity on dry weight basis. White crystalline product. Being very hygroscopic, it is packed in air tight, laminated HDPE bags. Details Features & Benefits Carbon dioxide (CO2) liberated from Ammonium bicarbonate is vital to the baking industry. It plays an important role in texturing the crumb structure and leavening. Best source of CO2 for baking industry increases shelf life, does not spoil flavour, leaves no residual odour. Gives off more CO2 per unit weight than any other brand.

Application Ammonium Bicarbonate is used in: - Ingredient for fire extinguishers - Dyes and pigments - De-greasing of textiles - Blowing-agent for rubber foam products - Cooling baths - Chrome leather tanning : Leather treated with ABC yields - Fullness & tightness - Smoother grain characteristics - Higher chromium uptake leading to pollution reduction in chrome tanning - Better chromium distribution - Better colour absorption

Packing

Packing - 25 kg HDPE packing

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UNITED SPIRITS
United Spirits Limited (USL) is the largest spirits company in India and second largest spirit company in the world. Besides Whyte & Mackay and Bouvet Ladubay being 100% subsidiaries of USL, the company has 20 millionaire brands (selling more than a million cases a year) in its portfolio and enjoys a strong 59% market share for its first line brands in India. United Spirits' brands have won the most prestigious awards for flavors, ranging from Mondial to International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) to International Taste & Quality Institute (ITQI); more than 108 awards & certificates. The Company is known to be an innovator in the industry and has several firsts to its credit like the first pre-mixed gin, the first Tetrapack in the spirits industry in India, first single malt manufactured in Asia and the first diet versions of whisky and vodka in India. USL has a global footprint with exports to over 37 countries. It has a sizeable presence in India with distilleries and sales offices all across the country, and a committed team of over 7500 people dedicated to the fulfillment of the company's mission. It has established manufacturing and bottling plants in every state of India. In addition, to deliver its products to customers located anywhere in India, USL has established a robust distribution network covering the whole country.

Distilleries
Extracting the exquisite, infusing the charm.

Technical Center
Profound research and advanced technology to create a myriad of blends.

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Products Offer
Whisky
Royal Challenge Dalmore John Ex-Shaw Jura Whyte & Mackay Black Dog whisky Antiquity rare Antiquity blue Signature McDowell's No.1 McDowell's No.1 Platinum Bagpiper Bagpiper Gold Directors Special Old Tavern Haywards mcDowellsGreen Label Old Adventurer Rum

Brandy
McDowells No.1 Honey Bee

Liquar
Glavya

Rum
Celebration Rum Old Cask Rum

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Gin
Blue Riband

Vodka
Romanov White Mischief Pinky

Beer
Kingfisher Premium Kingfisher Strong Kingfisher Strong Fresh Kingfisher Draught Kingfisher Ultra Kingfisher Blue Kingfisher Red Kingfisher Bohemia Zingaro UB Export UB Export Strong London Pilsner Premium Strong Kalyani Black Label Strong Bullet

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Whisky White Mackay:

Established on the docks of Glasgow in 1844, the brand was named after two founders, James Whyte and Charles Mackay. The finest whiskey Whyte and Mackay is proud of its Glasgow roots to produce the rich flavor by combining the best of 35 selected malts in Scotland. The brand has always believed in the philosophy of good things comes to those who wait, and thats how Whyte and Mackay had been known for using the unique double marriage process in blending their whisky which not only guarantees a smooth, mellow and distinctive character but ensures every drop of Whyte & Mackay tasting as good as the first. There is an old saying which goes something like this You Cant Hurry Love. The simple meaning of the saying signifies the double marriage process. At 12 years old, when other producers bottle their aged blends, Whyte & MacKays Master Blender brings together the finest malt whiskies, then returns them to sherry casks to marry for another year of loving union. At 13 years old, the second marriage takes place, when the finest grain whiskies are introduced to this blend of malts to create the masterpiece that is THE THIRTEEN. There are 3 different variants of scotch whiskey based on the period of maturation, viz.

Whyte and Mackay The Thirteen (13 year old blended scotch whiskey) Whyte and Mackay 19 Years Old Blend (19 year old blended premium scotch whiskey) Whyte and Mackay 22 Years Old (Rare edition blended scotch whiskey

Signature:
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In the late 80s and early 90s, finding a Scotch or expensive whisky was a tough task. Every connoisseur stocked his bar largely from the bootlegger or trips abroad. With bootlegger, the risk of getting original stock always remained a question mark and secondly bulk purchase requirements of corporate partners could not be met. That saw the birth of Signature Whisky. Thats how in 1991, McDowell & Company launched this prized blend of imported Scotch having impeccable Indian malts and called it McDowell's Signature which soon started expanding its consumer franchisee to become the Best Indian Whisky of all time.

The full-bodied Signature blend with a well-rounded bouquet of peated malts and a generous infusion of Scotch, adds to its superior value delivery. The physical identity of brand Signature played an instrumental role in creating a premium, aspirational and exclusive imagery for it. As it stepped into the new millennium, the focus shifted towards premium whisky drinkers who were younger, well-heeled, well-exposed and on-the-way-tothe-top. Thus was born the New Signature, known commonly for its rich "Scotch like Taste," McDowell's Signature is clearly young, modern, and stylish for the discerning.

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Antiquity:
It was during the era of sizzling 80s, Antiquity captured the fascination of whisky and scotch drinkers with its exceptional creation. It is a unique blend of exclusive Scotch, fine Indian malts and alcohol with zero artificial flavors. Needless to say the blend composition was derived after numerous experiments and till date the composition is a closely guarded secret, known only to the Master Blender. Quality of the product is maintained using strict quality control norms including finger-printing using the sophisticated Gas Chromatographic technique. A timeless packaging that's earned global recognition, bagging prominent awards like World-star, Asia-star and Indiastar. Available in two distinct blends - Antiquity Blue and Antiquity Rare, the brand is known for its indomitable spirit and superior taste. Both variants come in colors of Antique Gold with fantastically long and smooth finishing. As far as the aroma goes Antiquity Blue gives a whiff of peat as the delicate spice is married beautifully with honey, vanilla and tropical fruits double the excitement. On the other hand its sibling Antiquity Rare couples the delicate balance of malt and wood with a rare touch of heather.

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Kingfisher Strong:
Kingfisher Strong Premium Beer comes from the house of United Breweries Limited. The brand was launched in 1999 to cater to the growing Strong Beer segment in the country. It has been the fastest growing beer brand in the country and has been instrumental in taking the volumes and profitability on the upsurge for the Kingfisher family & UB. Today Kingfisher Strong is Indias largest selling beer brand. Kingfisher Strong combines the unique taste and quality of Kingfisher in a Strong Beer and is positioned on the similar platform as the mother brand Kingfisher. The tagline used for communicating the positioning platform is Same Taste. Extra Dum. Kingfisher Strong symbolizes the values of strength, style, youthfulness, power &machoism. Kingfisher Strong has a national footprint and is among the top 3 strong beer brands in almost every state in the country. It has a wide repertoire of pack sizes, being present in 650ml bottles, 330ml Pints, 330ml Cans, 500ml Cans and Draught Beer SKUs.

Kingfisher Blue:
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Kingfisher, Indias largest selling beer, brings a new zing to the beer industry - Kingfisher Blue! Its a young & sporty brand in the premium beer space, thats sure to thrill the adventurous young and those who seek something extra from life. Kingfisher for decades has been the brand that has captured the consumers imagination and has now added another premium beer to its portfolio. The promise of Kingfisher of bringing in the good times to life resonates with this latest brand KINGFISHER BLUE. With a truly distinct and absolutely refreshing taste, Blue is brewed to thrill. The brands core target group is the young male population of the country. Kingfisher Blue occupies a distinct imagery of adventure sports and meets the aspirations of those consumers whose idea of fun and liberation is indulging in high adrenaline rush activities. Stylish and sporty, self assured, ambitious, confident, who dont fear making those out-of-the-line choices, crave for fresh experiences like BLUE and its association with adventure sports. With under 6% alcohol and easy drinkability Kingfisher Blue gives the extra drive with a soothing after taste. The new fresh, crisp, golden sparkling premium beer with a clear texture is sure to be a favorite amongst the youth. Kingfisher Blue has an attractive packaging with a premium metalized blue color labels and cans. It is available in 4 SKUs- 650ml & 330ml bottles and 500ml & 330 ml cans. The brand has been launched in key markets like Karnataka, Pondicherry, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Delhi ,Rajasthan, Haryana, Kolkata and will soon be a national brand. With Blue, Kingfisher is expected to further strengthen its position as the dominating force that it is perceived to be the undisputed leader!

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KINGFISHER PRESENTS FINE NEW AGE WINES From the house of United Breweries, Kingfisher has ruled the world of lager in India for many decades. Now, the brand ventures into a category with quite a different flavour wines. All the way from South Africa, Kingfisher Bohemia is introducing India to a whole new fun way to enjoy wine. After all, anything to do with Kingfisher comes with the promise of good times. It's time India discovered the fun side of wine! Kingfisher Bohemia offers the new wine drinker delectable taste and unmatched flavor. When it comes to food, theres no elaborate instruction manual for Kingfisher wines! For these light wines, dont ask wine experts about what to eat, just ask your taste buds.
New Flavours NewGood Times

To begin with, Kingfisher Bohemia can be enjoyed in three fine varieties red, white and ros. PACKAGING Available in

12

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750

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AVAILABILITY Kingfisher Bohemia is available in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pondicherry, Kerala and Kolkata The Fine Tastes Of Success With three fine wines and an easy drinking style, Kingfisher Bohemia is all set to rewrite the rules of wine drinking and create an all new wine culture in the country. Let's raise a toast to the new good times!

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Vodka White Mischief:

White Mischief is triple-distilled vodka filtered to the highest levels of purity to ensure the flamboyant spirit of youth - its core essence being flirtatious mischief. The clean and dry Extra Neutral Alcohol is blended in close supervision and strict quality control parameters to ensure a high quality vodka blend. The frosty and smooth look of the bottle with shades of royal blue and white on the vial stand for the stylish youth of today. White Mischief is the market leader today with 46% market share. White Mischief is an Indian vodka manufactured by Shaw Wallace Distilleries Ltd, now part of United Breweries Group (UB Group). United Spirits Ltd, the spirits division of UB Group, claims a market share of 46%, making it the largest selling vodka in India.

Romanov:
Romanov gets its name from the last czar of Russia and true to its calling remains committed to the finest vodka making, the way Russians traditionally made their vodkas. A premium offering for the fastest growing vodka consumers in the country, Romanov is at the forefront of all innovations. The finest grains from different harvest seasons are fermented with utmost care to retain all the natural characters. With multi-distillation and multi-filtration techniques, a never before blend of Romanov Red is finally blended to perfection with a rigorous 7 step manufacturing process. Keeping in step with the changing times Romanov offers 2 peppy flavors namely Green Apple and Tropical Thrill, orange,lemon. A World class triple-distilled blend with a tinge of de-mineralized water, Romanov induces a sense of refreshing energy, and its piquancy leaves you craving for more.
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RUM
Celebration Rum:
Mc Dowells Celebration Rum is the 2nd largest rum in the world and a market leader in India. Available in 2 variants - No.1 Celebration Rum and No.1 Celebration Rum Dry & White, both of which are matured, distilled and blended with exceptional finesse. It captures the traditional roots of rum making and full credit to the Master Blender who did a rigorous study before creating this superior blend. Its chocolate brown texture makes it full-bodied rum with richness of toffee and caramel in its aroma. Take a sneak peek at the residential bar of any defense personnel you can be doubly sure to find at least one bottle of Celebration Rum. 4th largest rum in the world and a Market leader Unique blend that is widely accepted, McDowells lineage Won The Superior Taste Award 2006 with 2 Stars from ITQI, Brussels, and also the Silver award at the International Wine and Spirits competition 2005 for its superior blendMultidistillation process through 5 copper columns Characteristics of Jamaican rum aroma with a spicy note at the background The rum spirit is matured for over three years in Oakwood barrels that give it a deep rich color, perfect strength and extra smoothness Cutting edge Gas Chromatography process Product.

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Aviation
"Welcome to a world without passengers" Kingfisher Airlines was established in 2003. It is owned by the Bengaluru based United Breweries Group. The airline started commercial operations in 9 May 2005 with a fleet of four new Airbus A320200s operating a flight from Mumbai to Delhi. It started its international operations on 3 September 2008 by connecting Bengaluru with London. Welcome aboard Kingfisher Airlines, where you are made to feel like an honoured guest and not just a passenger. At Kingfisher, a flight is not a journey between two airports but an experience of a lifetime. As our esteemed guest you can experience Kingfisher Airlines in three unique classes of service - Kingfisher First (Business class) Kingfisher Class (Premium economy) and Kingfisher Red (Low fare). Kingfisher First and Kingfisher Class is available on our international routes too. As Kingfisher takes off into the international skies, you can expect a worldclass experience. Every Kingfisher aircraft meets the global standards that I have set in terms of safety and performance. Our brand-new fleet incorporates the latest technology and each aircraft is fitted with a personalized in-flight entertainment system and top quality programming content from around the world for your viewing and listening pleasure, and to create an environment that you will truly cherish. Aboard our flights, you will be delighted by the various sensory experiences on offer from tantalizing aromas of world cuisine to the magic touch of your personal therapeutic massage seat - we really have thought about every little thing that will exhilarate you. In fact our commitment to delivering the Kingfisher experience has won us many accolades. We were voted the "Best New Airline of the Year" within a few months of launching. Of course, being part of a Global conglomerate, the UB Group, has helped us strengthen our service quality even more.

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We invite you to fly Kingfisher Airlines and experience a journey we strive to create everyday. A journey like never before. Kingfisher Airlines is an airline group based in India. Its head office is Kingfisher House in Vile Parle (East), Mumbai. Kingfisher Airlines, through its parent company United Breweries Group, has a 50% stake in low-cost carrier Kingfisher Red. Kingfisher Airlines is one of the seven airlines to be ranked as a 5-star airline by the independent research consultancy firm Skytrax. Kingfisher operates more than 375 daily flights to 71 destinations, with regional and long-haul international services. In May 2009, Kingfisher Airlines carriedmore than a million passengers, giving it the highest market share among airlines in India. Kingfisher Airlines is also the sponsor of F1 racing outfit, Force India, which Vijay Mallya also owns. Kingfisher Airlines serves 63 domestic destinations and 8 international destinations in 8 countries across Asia and Europe. Kingfisher's short haul routes are mostly domestic apart from some cities in South Asia, Southeast Asia and Western Asia. All short haul routes are operated on the Airbus A320 family aircraft. ATR 42s and ATR 72s are used mainly on domestic regional routes. Kingfisher has its medium, longhaul destinations in Asia, Southeast, and Europe. Its first long haul destination was London, United Kingdom which was launched in September 2008. It has plans to launch new long haul flights to cities in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania with deliveries of new aircraft. All long haul routes are operated on the Airbus.

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Services of kingfisher airline Cabin classes:

For Domestic:
Kingfisher First: The domestic Kingfisher First seats have a 48 inch seat pitch and a 126 degree seat recline. There are laptop and mobile phone chargers on every seat. Passengers can avail of the latest international newspapers and magazines. There is also a steam ironing service on board Kingfisher First cabins. Every seat is equipped with a personalised IFE system with AVOD which offers a wide range of Hollywood and Bollywood movies, English and Hindi TV programmes, 16 live TV channels and 10 channels of Kingfisher Radio. Passengers also get BOSE noise cancellation headphones. Domestic Kingfisher First is only available on selected Airbus A320 family aircraft. Kingfisher Class: The domestic Kingfisher Class has 32-34 inch seat pitch. Every seat is equipped with personal IFE systems with AVOD on-board the Airbus A320 family aircraft. As in Kingfisher First, passengers can access the movies, English and Hindi TV programmes, a few live TV channels powered by DishTV and Kingfisher Radio. The screen is controlled by a controller-console on the seat armrest. Earcup headphones are provided free of cost to all passengers. The default channel shows, alternating every few seconds, The aeroplane's ground speed, outside temperature, altitude, distance and time to destination; the position of the aircraft on a graphical map and one or more advertisements. Passengers are served meals on most flights. Before take-off, passengers are served bottled Lemonade. On-board the ATR 72-500s there are 17 colour LCD drop-down screens mounted along with loudspeakers for audio in the cabin overhead,
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a head-end unit to handle CDs and DVDs, and a crew control panel. The screens measure 12.7 cm by 9.3 cm, weigh 0.2 kg each and are spaced every two or three seat rows along both sides of the cabin. Kingfisher Red: After Kingfisher Airlines acquired Air Deccan, its name was changed to Simplifly Deccan and subsequently to Kingfisher Red. Kingfisher Red is Kingfisher Airline's low-cost class on domestic routes. Passengers are given complimentary in-flight meals and bottled water. A special edition of Cine Blitz magazine is the only reading material provided. Kingfisher Airlines is the first airline in India to extend its King Club frequent flyer program to its low-cost carrier as well. Passengers can earn King Miles even when they fly Kingfisher Red, which they can redeem for free tickets to travel on Kingfisher Airlines or partner airlines.

For International:
Kingfisher First: The international Kingfisher First has full flat-bed seats with a 180 degree recline, with a seat pitch of 78 inches, and a seat width of 2024.54 inchesPassengers are given Merino wool blankets, a Salvatore Ferragamo toiletry kit, a pyjama to change into, five-course meals and alcoholic beverages. Also available are in-seat massagers, chargers and USB connectors. Every Kingfisher First seat has a 17 inch widescreen personal television with AVOD touchscreen controls and offers 357 hours of programming content spread over 36 channels, including Hollywood and Bollywood movies along with 16 channels of live TV, so passengers can watch their favorite TV programmes live. There is also a collection of interactive games, a jukebox with customizable playlists and Kingfisher Radio. Passengers are given BOSE noise cancellation headphones. The service on board the Kingfisher First cabins includes a social area comprising a full-fledged bar staffed with a bartender, a break-out seating area just nearby fitted with two couches and bar stools, a full25

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fledged chef on board the aircraft and any-time dining. A turn-down service includes the conversion of the seat into a fully-flat bed and an air-hostess making the bed when the passenger is ready to sleep. Both Kingfisher First and Kingfisher classes feature mood lighting on the Airbus A330-200 with light schemes corresponding to the time of day and flight position. Kingfisher Class The international Kingfisher Class seats offer a seat pitch of 34 inches, a seat width of 18 inches and a seat recline of 25 degrees (6 inches). Passengers get full length mod acrylic blankets, full size pillows and business class meals. Each Kingfisher Class seat has a 10.6 inch widescreen personal television with AVOD touchscreen controls. The IFE is similar to that of the international Kingfisher First class. It can also be controlled by a detachable remote-control console fitted in the armrest. This device can be used to control the IFE, reading-lights, play games and even has a credit-card swipe for shopping on Kingfisher's 'Air Boutique'. It also has a facility for sending text-messages, though the service isn't provided by Kingfisher. In-flight entertainment Kingfisher's IFE system is the Thales Top Series i3000/i4000 onboard the Airbus A320 family aircraft, and Thales Top Series i5000 onboard the Airbus A330 family aircraft provided by the France-based Thales. Kingfisher was the first Indian airline to have in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems on every seat even on domestic flights. All passengers were given a "welcome kit" consisting goodies such as a pen, facial tissue and headphones to use with the IFE system. Now, passengers of kingfisher class are not given "welcome kits" but as mentioned earlier, a complimentary bottle of lemonade and earphones for use with the IFE are still given.
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Initially, passengers were able to watch only recorded TV programming on the IFE system, but later an alliance was formed with Dish TV to provide live TV in-flight.And in a marked departure from tradition, Kingfisher Airlines decided to have an on-screen safety demonstration using the IFE system, however the conventional safety briefing by the attendants still exists on many flights. King Club The Frequent-flyer program of Kingfisher Airlines is called the King Club in which members earn King Miles every time they fly with Kingfisher or its partner airlines, hotels, car rental, finance and lifestyle businesses. There are four levels in the scheme: Red, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels. Members can redeem points for over a number of schemes. Platinum, Gold and Silver members enjoy access to the Kingfisher Lounge, priority checkin, excess baggage allowance, bonus miles, and 3 Kingfisher First upgrade vouchers for Gold membership. Platinum members get 5 upgrade vouchers.

Kingfisher Lounge Kingfisher Lounges are offered to Kingfisher First passengers, along with King Club Silver and King Club Gold members. Lounges are located in:

Bengaluru International Airport Chennai International Airport ChhatrapatiShivaji International Airport (Mumbai) Cochin International Airport (Kochi) Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) London Heathrow Airport NetajiSubhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad)

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Engineering
UB Engineering Limited is the flagship Company of UB Groups Engineering Business.UB Engineering Limited commenced its operations in 1963 as a partnership firm (then known as Western India Erectors) started by two foresighted technocrats and went public in the year 1972.The Company came under the UB Umbrella in 1988.The sphere of UB Engineerings activities encompasses EPC Projects, Infrastructure, Onsite fabrication of structures, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical and Mechanical Equipments, Piping etc. for large Industrial projects such as Power, Refineries, Steel, Cement, Fertilizer, Petrochemical and Desalination Projects. The Company enjoys pre-qualification credentials in Electrical Sub-station projects upto 400 KV in India. The Company also undertakes Overhauling and Maintenance of Operating Plants in varied Industries, both in India and Abroad. UB Engineering- the UB Group's Engineering Division - is one of the foremost Indian engineering companies in the field of installation of industrial plants. UB Engineering's activities are strongly focused on the Turnkey Division for projects in Power, Fertilizers, Oil & Gas, Fire Fighting, Effluent Treatment, Agrotech and other sectors like - concept to commissioning, on-site fabrication, installation, overhauling and maintenance. The range of its operations and concept to commissioning services combined with excellent track record in industrial construction worldwide has allowed UB Engineering to cut across geographical and political boundaries. Fully experienced in erecting plants running into millions of dollars in India and abroad, specialised multi-disciplinary teams adapt their skills to engineering and constructing smaller and medium size plants with speed and efficiency. UB Engineering Limited was recently awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certification for its operations covering Installation, Erection, Commissioning, Testing and Maintenance of Mechanical Projects. During the financial year 2004-05, the company recorded a turnover of Rs.150 Crore. The company achieved a turnover of Rs.162 Crore during the first 3 quarters of 2005-06 as against the previous year's annual
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turnover of Rs.150 Crore. The Company has already booked orders worth Rs.257 Crore upto January 2006 during the year 2005-06."

One of the foremost Indian engineering companies in the field of installation of industrial plants. Strongly focused on the Turnkey Division for projects in Power, Fertilizers, Oil & Gas, Fire Fighting, Effluent Treatment, Agrotech and other sectors. Bagged a $21 million contract for installation of electro-mechanical and instrumentation works in Abu Dhabi. Engineerings overseas operations have covered Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sudan and UAE. The phenomenal growth of UB Engineering is due to its proven skills in Project Management, Consistency in Quality, EHS implementation and completion of projects on time. The experience and expertise of UB Engineering is reflected in the form of repeat orders from practically all reputed clients, Indian as well as Overseas. To provide quality service to customers, UB Engineering operates through following strategic business Units :

ERECTION DIVISION EPC DIVISION - MECHANICAL EPC DIVISION ELECTRICAL OVERHAULING AND MAINTENANCE DIVISION

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Resources
Management: UB Engineering Limited is headed by a hard core Project Executive with vision and foresight to efficiently lead the organization to higher plateau in line with the Companys Vision and Mission. UB Engineering Limited is a professionally managed organization. Each & every client and their project are of utmost importance. Each awarded project is assigned to a Vice President / General Manager (Projects), who is thoroughly competent and having vast experience in the field. MS Project and Primavera Packages are used for project planning and monitoring along with frequent visits to the concerned sites by the respective Vice President / General Manager (Projects). The project team is ably assisted by various service departments such as Finance, Asset Management, HRD, etc. Engineers and Supervisors: UBEL is proud to have on roll a team of well qualified and experienced Engineers and Supervisors, who are with the organization for more than two decades. This technical team administers and monitors the day-to-day progress of the work at site. Technicians: UBEL has vast number of experienced workers like Welders, Mill Wright Fitters, Pipe Fabricators, Instrument Technicians, etc., who are working with organization from one project to another ensuring productivity norms. Construction Equipment Assets: UBEL has a well maintained fleet of construction equipments like Cranes, Tractor Trailers along with all welding, handling and rigging equipments. Theseequipments are judiciously utilized and maintained in order to mechanize most of the activities at site.

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