People Group bags two awards at The Red Herring Asia 100

People Group - one of the most successful new media and Entertainment Company in India has achieved a double milestone at the Red Herring Asia 2006 awards. Two amongst People Group’s bevy of global ventures - People Interactive and People Infocom have won the Red Herring Asia 2006 Top 100 award, among the 500 submissions from companies throughout Greater Asia. This award was bestowed after evaluating the business models, analyzing profitability forecasts, assessing management team and examining technology for companies from all areas like: White Goods, Software, Internet and services, biotech, Publishing, Bulk drug to Research etc.

Bequeathed with awards, Anupam Mittal, CMD, People Group comments on the same “We are elated to win two awards at the Red Herring Asia 2006. With the rise of Asian players in the global economy, Red Herring believe that Asian companies will take the spotlight of world business in the next decade. People Interactive and People Infocom are honored to be on the forefront of this platform. This award is a testament to the dedication that the people of our companies represent and it is on their behalf that I accept these awards. It is an honor for me that two of the companies within the People Group umbrella have reached this milestone. ”

The Asian market is an important factor in the world economy because of its enormous growth rate, unique entrepreneurial and venture capitalist community, and highly innovative companies. Every year, since 1996, Red Herring editors have selected the top 100 private companies whose products and services define the future of business innovation. Red Herring Asia covers markets such as Japan, South Korea, China, India, Singapore, and Australia.

About People Group
People Group was founded by Anupam Mittal in 2001 and has consistently grown by over 200% each year since then. The group currently employs over 350 people and is headquartered in Mumbai. In addition to 6 regional offices in India, People Group has offices and operations in UAE, UK, and the USA. Besides People Interactive, the group is a leading player in the Mobile VAS space through its company People Infocom. People Group is also involved in film & television production and event management through subsidiary companies, People Pictures, Purple Media and PEP Management respectively.
People Group has emerged as one of the most successful new media and Entertainment Companies in India.