CNBC-TV18 Financial Advisor Awards 2008

Dear Investors, thank you very much for having trusted us over the years. We are pleased to announce that we have been adjudged the best Individual Financial Advisor - West Zone at the CNBC-TV18 Financial Advisor Awards 2008. We take immense pride in informing you that over 2700 nominations were received for these awards.

These are India’s first and most authoritative evaluation and awards, which recognise those who provide expert financial advise and help create wealth for their investors. This award also serves as a benchmark that will help investors select the best financial / investment advisors across geographies and categories.

ICRA Limited, India’s leading provider of investment information and credit rating services in India, and an Associate of Moody's Investors Service, conducted the evaluation process. The assessment was carried out based on the following indicative parameters:
•  Educational / Professional Qualifications
•  Experience
•  Client Servicing
•  Scope of Services
•  Assets under management
•  Number of clients and their profile
•  Average tenure of relationship with clients
•  Number of investment advisors
•  Competitive strengths and market position
•  Product uniqueness and innovation
•  Main Achievements
•  Value creation for customers

The jury comprised of industry experts, regulators, CNBC-TV18 representatives and representatives from ICRA.