India Inc plays cupid with special Valentine offers

The likes of Wadias and Mallya as well as ICICI Bank, HCL and eBay will be playing cupid this Valentine's Day with special offers designed for the annual celebration of love.

Wadias-promoted budget airline GoAir is giving away one Valentine's ticket free for bookings made till February 14, while Mallya-run premier carrier Kingfisher is running a contest, in which Orra diamond jewellery can be won by passengers.

Commenting on the offer, GoAir Managing Director Jeh Wadia said, "The GoAir Valentine offer is our way of gratifying the smart fliers who wish their loved ones would be with them this Valentine's, even when they are flying out of their hometowns." GoAir's "Valentine Free" offer is valid on all bookings made till February 14 for travel between February 15 and June 30, 2008.

"We believe that a thoughtful flier might like to celebrate such an occasion not only on Valentine's Day but till June 30... and make the most of his personal and professional life," Wadia said.

Country's biggest private sector lender ICICI Bank has tied up with flowers and gifts firm Ferns 'N' Petals, where the customers can get a discount of up to 20 per cent if they pay with ICICI Bank credit cards.

For those inclined to tech-gadgets, HCL Infosystems has released a Pink version of its low-cost MiLeap laptops, which it is showcasing as a perfect Valentine's Day gift. According to the company, this ultra-portable laptop is an ideal gift for the day with its sleek and stylish looks, and has been attractively priced, starting from Rs 13,990.