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'''BharatMatrimony''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[marriage]] service which helps young men and women to find their suitable life partners.<ref name="Business Standard">{{cite web |last=Business Standard |title=Booming biz of online marriages |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/booming-bizonline-marriages-/459346/|publisher=Business Standard Online |accessdate=9 January 2012}}</ref> It was founded in 1997 by [[Murugavel Janakiraman]].<ref name="Business Standard"/>
'''BharatMatrimony''', part of Matrimony.com,<ref>{{cite news|title=Consim Info is now Matrimony.com|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/consim-info-is-now-matrimony-com-113061001063_1.html|accessdate=11 June 2013|newspaper=Business Standard|date=11 June 2013}}</ref> is an online [[marriage]] service,<ref name="Business Standard">{{cite web |last=Business Standard |title=Booming biz of online marriages |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/booming-bizonline-marriages-/459346/|publisher=Business Standard Online |accessdate=9 January 2012}}</ref> with more than 150 branches across India. It holds the [[Limca Book of World Records]] <ref name="World Record">{{cite web |last=World Record |title=Limca Book of World Record |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1061747/report-bharatmatrimony-enters-limca-book-of-records |accessdate=2 November 2006}}</ref> for the highest number of documented marriages online. It was founded in 1997 by [[Murugavel Janakiraman]], who interestingly met his wife through his own matrimonial site. <ref name="Business Week">{{cite web |last=Business Week |title=On Matrimony.com, India's Arranged Marriages |url=http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-04-04/on-matrimony-dot-com-indias-arranged-marriages-hit-the-web Hit the Web |accessdate=4 April 2013}}</ref> <ref name="World Record"/>


According to its founder Murugavel Janakiraman, users of BharatMatrimony.com can search the database with searches that typically include nationality, religion, age, availability of photograph and often geographic location and caste. Several other Indian matrimonial websites also offer this kind of service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Watblog|url=http://www.watblog.com/2011/06/30/bharatmatrimony-profiles-become-more-credible-with-linkedin-integration/|accessdate=10 January 2012}}</ref>
[[Murugavel Janakiraman]], whose father made a living loading sacks of grain and cargo at Chennai’s harbor, started the Bharat Matrimony website in 2000 while working as a software consultant for Lucent Technologies in Edison, N.J. He returned to India in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|title=PR Log|url=http://www.watblog.com/2012/01/21/and-the-winners-of-wat-awards-2012-are%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6congratulations-to-all/|accessdate=27 January 2012}}</ref>


Back in the early 2000s, when there was skepticism about online matrimony and fear about paying online, the company pioneered doorstep collections in India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Doorstep|url=http://swaroopch.com/2008/07/24/protoin4/ July 2008}}</ref> It's currently the only company in the world offering 100% mobile verified matrimony profiles. The company introduced several new features like Matchboard, SoulMate Search, AstroMatch and Express Interest that help customers in making the right matches.<ref>{{cite web|title=SoulMate Search|url=http://www.medianama.com/2011/07/223-bharatmatrimony-launches-soulmate-search/ July 2011}}</ref>
Matrimony.com (earlier it was Consim Info. Pvt. Ltd),<ref>{{cite news|title=Consim Info is now Matrimony.com|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/consim-info-is-now-matrimony-com-113061001063_1.html|accessdate=11 June 2013|newspaper=Business Standard|date=11 June 2013}}</ref> of which BharatMatrimony is a part, was ranked one among in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=50 fastest-growing technology companies in 2011 by Deloitte|url=http://www.deloitte.com/assets/Dcom-India/Local%20Assets/Documents/Winners%20report_2011.pdf|accessdate=10 January 2012}}</ref> JuxtConsult's 2011 India Online Survey reports that BharatMatrimony is the most preferred matrimony portal among Indians.<ref>{{cite web|title=RTN Asia|url=http://rtn.asia/946_facebook-fast-emerging-challenger-google-india-online-users-65-million-juxt|accessdate=10 January 2012}}</ref> BharatMatrimony is listed as one of the top 50 companies in NASSCOM's 100 IT Innovators.<ref>{{cite web|title=NASSCOM Innovation Awards|url=http://www.nasscom.in/shortlisted-companies|accessdate=10 January 2012}}</ref> Matrimony.com, of which BharatMatrimony is a part, won the Red Herring 100 Global Award for being one of the most innovative companies in the world.<ref>{{cite web|title=PR Log|url=http://www.prlog.org/10501064-consim-wins-red-herring-global-100-award.html|accessdate=10 January 2012}}</ref> BharatMatrimony's CEO [[Murugavel Janakiraman]] was declared the 'Digital Entrepreneur Of The Year - 2012' (Gold category)at the WAT Awards, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=PR Log|url=http://www.watblog.com/2012/01/21/and-the-winners-of-wat-awards-2012-are%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6congratulations-to-all/|accessdate=27 January 2012}}</ref>

It all started at a 300 sq. ft. facility at T Nagar, Chennai, India. Today it has more than 3500 employees and 150 plus branches in more than 20 cities.


BharatMatrimony also has mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Nokia and Android users in India. It also has an upgraded WAP site.<ref>{{cite web|title=BharatMatrimony expands suite of mobile services & apps|url=http://www.exchange4media.com/news/story.aspx?Section_id=35&News_id=44103|publisher=exchange4media News Service|accessdate=9 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=BharatMatrimony expands suite of mobile services and apps|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/BharatMatrimony-expands-suite-of-mobile-services-and-apps/5283180518|publisher=India Infoline News Service|accessdate=9 January 2012}}</ref>
BharatMatrimony also has mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Nokia and Android users in India. It also has an upgraded WAP site.<ref>{{cite web|title=BharatMatrimony expands suite of mobile services & apps|url=http://www.exchange4media.com/news/story.aspx?Section_id=35&News_id=44103|publisher=exchange4media News Service|accessdate=9 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=BharatMatrimony expands suite of mobile services and apps|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/BharatMatrimony-expands-suite-of-mobile-services-and-apps/5283180518|publisher=India Infoline News Service|accessdate=9 January 2012}}</ref>
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[[Elite Matrimony]] belonging to Matrimony.com is a site that caters to wealthy individuals or their families seeking matrimonial alliances<ref name="ET-20111031">{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-31/news/30342261_1_matchmakers-portal-weddings|title=High-end matrimonial portals exclusively for HNIs|last=Khan |first=Sabia|date=2011-10-31|work=The Economic Times|accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref>
[[Elite Matrimony]] belonging to Matrimony.com is a site that caters to wealthy individuals or their families seeking matrimonial alliances<ref name="ET-20111031">{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-31/news/30342261_1_matchmakers-portal-weddings|title=High-end matrimonial portals exclusively for HNIs|last=Khan |first=Sabia|date=2011-10-31|work=The Economic Times|accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref>

==Milestones==

*[http://www.growthinstitute.in/emagazine/jul12/last-story.html 2013 Three Million marriages facilitated till date.]

*[http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/india/article.cfm?articleid=4331/ 2012 Only matrimony site in the world with 100% verified mobile numbers]

*[http://in.news.yahoo.com/matrimony-day--the-brain-behind-the-concept-.html?page=all/ 2011 Launches matrimony day to celebrate marriage, companionship and togetherness forever]

*[http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/bharatmatrimony-organizes-100-online-matrimony-meets-in-single-month-110111200104_1.html/ 2011 Conducted 100 matrimony meets for different communities in one day]

*[http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/matrimonial-website-for-defence-personnel-49099 2010 Launched an exclusive matrimony portal for the Defence Personnel] [http://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/bharatmatrimony-to-tie-up-with-telecom-ops-107060101072_1.html First matrimony portal to launch voice services]

*[http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2007/02/17/stories/2007021701581000.htm 2010 Launches exclusive NRI matrimony portals for Malaysian and Singaporean Tamils]

*[http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/bharatmatrimony-redefines-traditional-matchmaking-with-privilegematrimony-com-110030300088_1.html 2010 Launches personalized matchmaking service - Assisted Matrimony (The service was earlier known as Privileged Matrimony)]

*[http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k4/apr/aprmam113.htm 2009 World's largest Matrimony Meet organized]

*[http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/bharatmatrimony-facebook-youtube-visited-by-80-internet-users-juxtconsult-111083000130_1.html 2009 JuxtConsult research says BharatMatrimony most used matrimony portal]

*[http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bharatmatrimony-launches-1st-matrimony-channelinternet_374687.html 2009 BharatMatrimony.tv, world's first matrimony video channel]

*[http://radiantinfo.com/pdf/Winners_Report_Fast_50_India_2008.pdf 2008 Deloitte Technology recognizes BharatMatrimony among 50 fastest growing companies]

*[http://www.ciiconnect.com/sessions.html 2008 CII facilitates BharatMatrimony CEO]

*[http://www.comscore.com/Insights/Press_Releases/2008/07/Top_India_Web_Sites/ 2008 Comscore recognizes BharatMatrimony among 15 top sites in India]

*[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2007-05-08/news/27678997_1_portal-bharatmatrimony-online/ 2008 Best Technology Portal - 2008 - PC World]

*[http://news.oneindia.in/2008/02/06/bharatmatrimony-closes-2nd-round-of-1175-m-usd-investment-1202286821.html 2008 Company raises USD 11.75 Million]

*[http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2007/02/17/stories/2007021701581000.htm 2004 BharatMatrimony officially opens office in Dubai]

*[http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/bharatmatrimony-organizes-100-online-matrimony-meets-in-single-month-110111200104_1.html 2002 Pioneers the Matrimony Meet concept]

*[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-26/hyderabad/27135924_1_offline-bharat-matrimony-com-marriages 2001 BharatMatrimony ties up with Rediff, Sify and MSN]

*[http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/bline/2009/09/11/stories/2009091152091900.htm 2000 Pioneers community matrimony sites]

*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13144028 1999 Murugavel Janakiraman finds his life partner on BharatMatrimony]

*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13144028 1997 Early site launched in New Jersey, USA]


==Locations==

India, UK, US, Dubai, Sri Lanka & Malaysia


==Awards==

*[http://www.vccircle.com/news/others/2013/04/09/top-pe/vc-backed-indian-companies-investment-banks-law-firms-honoured Matrimony.com adjudged the best PE/VC backed Consumer Internet Company]

*[http://www.watblog.com/2012/01/21/and-the-winners-of-wat-awards-2012-are%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6congratulations-to-all Digital Entrepreneur Of The Year (Gold Category) at the WAT Awards]

*[http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Tamil_Nadu/shownews.asp?newsid=11330 CII Connect award]

*[http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/bharatmatrimony-facebook-youtube-visited-by-80-internet-users-juxtconsult-111083000130_1.html Juxt Consult: The No.1 Matrimony Site for NRIs & Indians]

*[http://www.nasscom.in/Speakers-56246 NASSCOM IT Innovators]

*[http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/bharatmatrimony-organizes-100-online-matrimony-meets-in-single-month-110111200104_1.html Limca Book of Records for record number of documented marriages online]

*[http://www.guinnessworldrecords.in/world-records/2000/largest-photo-album Guinness World Record for Largest Wedding Album]

*[http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/theWeekContent.do?contentId=10641049&programId=1073755753&tabId=5&BV_ID=@@@&categoryId=-168921/ 30 Indian Pearls: The Week]

*[http://www.deloitte.com/view/en_IN/in/industries/technology-media-telecommunications/the-deloitte-technology-fast-50 One of the Top 50 Companies in Asia-Pacific - Deloitte (Review Needed)]

*[http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/consim-wins-red-herring-global-100-award-110012800077_1.html RED HERRING 100 GLOBAL AWARD (]

*[http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/006200705081430.htm PC World: The Best Technology Portal]

*[http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/money-and-careers/match-point/article2795884.ece The Most Visited Matrimony Portal in the World - Alexa]

*[http://www.guinnessworldrecords.in/world-records/2000/largest-photo-album 2012 Guinness World Record for World's Largest Wedding Photo Album]

*[http://www.indiadigitalreview.com/interviews/my-initial-idea-was-build-online-forum-tamil-community-small-matrimonial-section-murugave 2010 CEO bags Outstanding Young Person for the Year 2010 award by JCI]

*[http://www.prurgent.com/2010-02-16/pressrelease78579.htm 2008 Indian Express honours CEO with "Pride of Tamil Nadu 2008" award]

*[http://www.zoominfo.com/p/Murugavel-Janakiraman/76343915 2004 Murugavel Janakiraman bags "Top 5 Under-35 South Asians" Award]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External sites==

[bharatmatrimony.com Official Website]
*[http://www.bharatmatrimony.com/ Official website]

*[http://mobile.bharatmatrimony.com/ Mobile]

*[http://www.elitematrimony.com/ Elite Matrimony]

*[http://www.assistedmatrimony.com/ Assisted Matrimony]

*[http://www.matrimonydirectory.com/ Matrimony Directory]

*[http://www.tambulya.com/ Tambulya Return Gifts]


[[Category:Marriage, unions and partnerships in India]]
[[Category:Marriage, unions and partnerships in India]]

Revision as of 10:20, 13 August 2013

BharatMatrimony
Founded12 March 1969 Edit this on Wikidata
FounderMurugavel Janakiraman
Headquarters
Chennai Edit this on Wikidata
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India Edit this on Wikidata
Area served
Worldwide
Websitebharatmatrimony.com

BharatMatrimony, part of Matrimony.com,[1] is an online marriage service,[2] with more than 150 branches across India. It holds the Limca Book of World Records [3] for the highest number of documented marriages online. It was founded in 1997 by Murugavel Janakiraman, who interestingly met his wife through his own matrimonial site. [4] [3]

Murugavel Janakiraman, whose father made a living loading sacks of grain and cargo at Chennai’s harbor, started the Bharat Matrimony website in 2000 while working as a software consultant for Lucent Technologies in Edison, N.J. He returned to India in 2004.[5]

Back in the early 2000s, when there was skepticism about online matrimony and fear about paying online, the company pioneered doorstep collections in India.[6] It's currently the only company in the world offering 100% mobile verified matrimony profiles. The company introduced several new features like Matchboard, SoulMate Search, AstroMatch and Express Interest that help customers in making the right matches.[7]

It all started at a 300 sq. ft. facility at T Nagar, Chennai, India. Today it has more than 3500 employees and 150 plus branches in more than 20 cities.

BharatMatrimony also has mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Nokia and Android users in India. It also has an upgraded WAP site.[8][9]

Matrimony.com, of which BharatMatrimony is a part, has set a Guinness World Record for creating the Largest Wedding Photo Album on Matrimony Day, April 14, 2012.[10]

Elite Matrimony belonging to Matrimony.com is a site that caters to wealthy individuals or their families seeking matrimonial alliances[11]


Milestones


Locations

India, UK, US, Dubai, Sri Lanka & Malaysia


Awards

References

  1. ^ "Consim Info is now Matrimony.com". Business Standard. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  2. ^ Business Standard. "Booming biz of online marriages". Business Standard Online. Retrieved 9 January 2012. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ a b World Record. "Limca Book of World Record". Retrieved 2 November 2006.
  4. ^ Business Week. Hit the Web "On Matrimony.com, India's Arranged Marriages". Retrieved 4 April 2013. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); Check |url= value (help)
  5. ^ "PR Log". Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  6. ^ July 2008 "Doorstep". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  7. ^ July 2011 "SoulMate Search". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  8. ^ "BharatMatrimony expands suite of mobile services & apps". exchange4media News Service. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  9. ^ "BharatMatrimony expands suite of mobile services and apps". India Infoline News Service. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  10. ^ World Records, Guinness. "Guinness World Records". Guinness World Records. Guinness World Records. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  11. ^ Khan, Sabia (2011-10-31). "High-end matrimonial portals exclusively for HNIs". The Economic Times. Retrieved 23 June 2013.

External sites

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