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Avurudhu bonus for CF Savings Account holders

Central Finance Company (CF) savings account holders (Except CF Excel Savings Account Holders) are in for an Avurudhu Bonanza when they can qualify themselves to a draw bringing attractive prizes.

They have to deposit a minimum Rs 5,000 during April and let the money remain for three months until the end of July 2009. The draw will be held in August. They are free to deposit more than Rs 5,000 and enhance their chances of winning a prize since every deposit of Rs 5,000 will entitle them to an additional opportunity to compete.

Two hundred and eleven CF savings account holders will win prizes with the first prize winner getting an air ticket to Bangkok and back. Ten winners will receive Rs 10,000 each and 200 more will get consolation prizes. All CF Fixed Deposit holders who receive monthly interest between April 6-19 can collect their interest on April 6. This is a special arrangement for the Sinhala New Year.

Arrangements have also been made for the CF offices to be kept open on April 14 from 9.30 a.m. till 11.30 a.m. for Avurudhu transactions following the traditional custom of ganu denu.

At the end of December 2008, company’s total assets stood at Rs 31.2 billion as compared with Rs 29.4 billion in 2007 (April-December) while deposits increased from Rs 12.3 billion to Rs 13.3 billion. Profit before tax was 1.04 billion (increase of 6.4 per cent over corresponding period), while after tax profits recorded a marginal (0.9 per cent) drop due to higher taxation.

Arpico Avurudhu special Auspicious offers

In an attempt to lure Avurudu shoppers who are feeling the pinch this season due to the global economic downturn filtering down to every household in Sri Lanka as well, Arpico has laid out a scintillating array of win-win offers from a range of nominated global and local brands to win the hearts and minds of customers.

An unprecedented number of one thousand products on the shelves at Arpico Supercentres have discount tags up to 30% while housewives spend over Rs. 2,500 to get a scratch and win card.

This will ensure a gift or qualify the shopper to enter a raffle draw and win a gift voucher that could be worth Rs. 25,000, Rs. 50,000 or Rs. 100,000. Standard Chartered Bank Credit Cardholders can enjoy this benefit irrespective of the amount they spend. Discounted items range from fruits and veggies to furniture, kitchen appliances, toys, linen and much more.

The slogan “Arpico Supercentre gives me more” that is visible at the outlets come alive for the young ones that will make Arpico Supercentres become tremendously popular as a combined family outing cum shopping spree this festive season.

Double benefits in one account

Nations Trust Bank announced the launch of the Nations Auto Sweep Account, a proposition that combines the flexibility of a current account and the benefits of a savings account, all in one package.

DGM Consumer Banking at Nations Trust Bank PLC Renuka Fernando said, as a Bank we have constantly focused on new and innovative financial solutions that will bring convenience to our customer.

We are delighted to launch this new solution that transfers the surplus funds in the current account to a savings account that earns interest - so that the accountholder gains the maximum benefit from both these accounts.

Customers will be entitled to four Bank At Your Doorstep transactions each month that will be offered a free courtesy of the Nations Auto Sweep account.

Cargills grand grocery extravaganza

The Cargills Supremo Grand Grocery Extravaganza will give customers the opportunity to win groceries for the entire year by simply purchasing any two packets of Cargills Supremo Chicken Sausages or Meat Balls.

Head of Marketing - Manufacturing Brands, Cargills (Ceylon) PLC Hemali Ellawala said the Cargills Supremo product range has already established a strong position in the market for its quality, nutrition value and unique taste.

“This promotion was launched with the intention of rewarding our customers and thereby further strengthening the relationship we have with them,” she said.

Customers have to cut out two pictures of Ajanta Mendis which is featured on the packaging of either Cargills Chicken Sausages or Cargills Meat Balls and paste them on a post card and drop it into any Cargills Food City.

“We looked at the needs of our consumers at this point in time and we decided that we should reward our customers with essential commodities. This promotion would therefore lend a helping hand to our customers during this period,” Hemali said.

Twenty five families will be picked every week and rewarded with Hampers or Gift Vouchers worth Rs. 2,500.

At the grand draw five families would be picked and rewarded with Rs. 5,000 worth Hampers or Gift Vouchers per month for 12 months.

The five families would receive a total of Rs. 60,000 worth groceries for a year. Ten families would be picked at the grand draw for Rs. 30,000 worth groceries. In addition 70 lucky kids would be able to win a bicycle each.

The winning families can choose between ready-made hampers or gift vouchers which can be redeemed against essential food items at any Cargills Food City. The essential food items would include Rice, Sugar, Dhal, Big Onions, Potatoes, Coconuts, Cargills Supremo Sausages and Cargills Supremo Meat Balls.

NOLIMIT - ready for Avurudhu season

NOLIMIT is fully geared to meet the Avurudhu shopping requirements of their valuable customers this Avurudhu season as well.

An extensive range of clothes, footwear and accessories among others are available to cater to the entire needs of the family.

With the Avurudhu season in mind a range of sarongs and shirts to match, is available. For the ladies, a wide variety of skirts, blouses, pants, t-shirts, lingerie, footwear and fashionable accessories can be obtained at all NOLIMIT and NOLIMIT Glitz outlets.

The Arapaima Card, the NOLIMIT loyalty card, offers great savings this Avurudhu season and the NOLIMIT Gift Vouchers make ideal gifts.

The floor space at the NOLIMIT Dehiwela gents’ showroom has been significantly increased while two additional floors have been added at the NOLIMIT Glitz outlet in Mt. Lavinia offering NOLIMIT customers in Dehiwela and Mt. Lavinia a more convenient and relaxed shopping experience.