BWI: Hindalco Enters into a Software License, Customization and Support Agreement with Eka

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Eka Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 03:00 PM IST (09:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Commodities & materials, Energy companies, Heavy industries, Information technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Mining companies; Technology
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Hindalco Enters into a Software License, Customization and Support Agreement with Eka


Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Eka Software, the leading provider of commodity trade and risk management software, announced today that Hindalco Industries Limited has entered into a Software License, Customization and Support Agreement with Eka for its risk management operations in India. Hindalco, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a $29 billion corporation, is one of the world's top five aluminum majors worldwide having a global footprint in 12 countries that encompass the entire gamut of operations, from bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminum smelting to downstream rolling, extrusions, foils, along with captive power plants and coal mines.

Eka has been enjoying solid success in the Metals & Mining marketplace in recent times. Commenting on this, Mr. Manav Garg, CEO & Founder of Eka Software Solutions said that "Eka's out-of-the-box solution for commodity hedgers is targeted specifically to address the requirements of the metals processing industry. Earning the business of a highly prestigious client like Hindalco is a validation of our commitment, vision and capabilities in the commodities software market. "

Eka's solution for commodity hedgers is designed specifically for the commodity processing segment that helps ensure processing margins are protected, captured and realized. Eka assists risk managers to identify, measure and manage metal pricing between raw materials and finished products. The solution provides complete visibility over trades and positions, calculates margins and generates a P&L with accounting entries that can be interfaced with an existing ERP application. This results in accurate and timely financial reporting for regulatory compliance, streamlines operations and lowers costs.

About Eka Software Solutions

Eka Software Solutions is a market leader in software for global commodity markets. Our products and services help companies that buy, sell or trade commodities manage the challenges of volatile markets and 24x7 global operations more efficiently. We do this by providing our customers best-of-breed functionality for physical trading, risk management, logistics, inventory, finance, compliance and business intelligence.

We see ourselves as partners in our customer's growth, working with them to improve operational control, increase profitability, accelerate growth and manage risks and exposures. A fact that's aptly showcased with NASSCOM recognizing Eka in their EMERGE 10 list for 2009.

Today, Eka is a 200+ member strong team with offices in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Our clients, including leading names like Louis Dreyfus, Noble, AWB and CHS, are located across the world. For more information please visit www.ekaplus.com


CONTACT DETAILS
Jennifer R D'Souza, Marketing Manager, Eka Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, + 91 (80) 4171 5894, Jennifer.dsouza@ekaplus.com
Rajashree Joshi, Senior Account Executive, Text 100 Public Relations, +91 80 2554 8808 (115), rajashree.joshi@text100.co.in

KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, COMMODITIES, ENERGY, HEAVY INDUSTRIES, GROUPS, MINING, TECHNOLOGY

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