Category: PR

NSE Academy Limited (NAL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has signed Agreement with HDFC Asset Management Company Limited (HDFC AMC), the investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund. NAL collaborates with HDFC Mutual Fund to launch first-of-its-kind program namely ‘Invest-verse: An Introduction to the World of Investing’. The program shall be offered to college students across India. It is often seen that investing habits inculcated in the youth have a significant impact on … Continue reading “NSE Academy Limited collaborates with HDFC Mutual Fund for financial awareness program”

Eyewear House Neso Brands announces funding of more than USD 100 million in connection with it being a subsidiary of omni-channel eyewear unicorn Lenskart. It’s investors include KKR, Softbank, Alpha Wave Global and Temasek. Neso Brands will partner and invest in consumer eyewear brands around the world and grow these brands by leveraging synergies across the Lenskart Group to accelerate international expansion. Neso Brands also announces that Bjorn Bergstrom has joined the founding team as CEO. Bjorn Bergstrom has vast … Continue reading “Lenskart-Backed Neso Brands announces USD 100+ million seed funding and appointment of DTC executive Bjorn Bergstrom as CEO.”

The new SaaS model helps businesses make faster and more efficient credit decisions Experian, the world’s leading global information services company, has launched a new PowerCurve® Strategy Management solution, a powerful decisioning solution delivered as software-as-a-service via cloud. The solution is designed to help organisations leverage data and make faster, secure, and informed business decisions. PowerCurve® is a unified platform that helps businesses understand and leverage their data across the entire customer life cycle – be it acquisition, retention or growth – … Continue reading “Experian launches new cloud-based decisioning solution – PowerCurve Strategy Management”

~ Quality affordable homes now available for the armed forces at the best-discounted price from udChalo~ ~Appoints Abhijit Das as Chief Business Officer to lead the real estate business~ ~ Delhi the next market in radar for real estate expansion udChalo, a consumer tech company that exclusively caters to the armed forces of India, announces its entry into the real estate business. All defense personnel and veterans can now purchase affordable houses at discounted market prices through udChalo. Backed by … Continue reading “udChalo forays into real estate space to exclusively serve the armed forces”

Bangalore-based ed-tech startup ‘BygC’ launched India’s first upskilling-focused community platform for young graduates and job seekers in the BFSI sector. BygC’s mobile app (currently available on Android) is aimed at benefiting young aspirants keen on starting and building their careers in the country’s huge BFSI sector which includes banks, insurance companies, mutual funds firms, broking, wealth & portfolio management firms, BFSI GCCs (Global Capability Centres) and even fintech, among others. Srikumar Nair, Founder & CEO said: “BygC has been offering its … Continue reading “BygC announces the launch of country’s 1st community platform focused on upskilling in banking and financial services”

WiredUp, a corporate-finance application from the house of UnoRoof, was launched in the city today. Developed and conceptualised by Ms Sonali Puri, an ex-banker with two decades of experience in risk management and corporate banking, WiredUp equips companies with an array of financial tools, besides offering a platform to facilitate local and overseas business transactions. “As a former banking professional, I understand the growing complexities in banking in this digital age, especially handling multiple products and dealing with regulatory compliances. … Continue reading “WiredUp, an all-in-one revolutionary financial app, set to change the way corporates function”

The David Sassoon Library and Reading Room has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US$ 13 billion JSW Group’s social development arm, JSW Foundation,  to restore and conserve the iconic David Sassoon Library at Kala Ghoda in Mumbai. According to the MOU, JSW Foundation shall extend Technical & Financial support towards Conservation, Restoration of the iconic library. JSW has joined hands with Hermes, Kala Ghoda Association, The Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai and others to raise funds for this restoration … Continue reading “JSW signs MOU to restore and conserve the iconic David Sassoon Library & Reading Room in Mumbai”

NIRA, a fintech offering small ticket loans to India’s mass market, today announced it has been recognised as one of the winners at the NASSCOM Emerge 50 Awards 2021. NASSCOM Emerge 50 is one of India’s most prestigious awards in the software products industry and recognises India’s finest software products that have the potential to be leaders of tomorrow. NIRA was selected among the winners from a pool of 700+ applicants that were evaluated by an eminent jury of 85+ … Continue reading “NIRA wins NASSCOM Emerge 50 Award 2021 in fintech category”

·         Investment builds on Advent’s expertise in the pharmaceuticals sector, having invested in over 20 businesses in pharmaceutical R&D, production, and distribution ·         Transaction is Advent’s fifth investment in India over the past 12 months Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Dr A V Rama Rao, a distinguished scientist, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee, and his family to acquire a controlling stake in Avra … Continue reading “Advent International to Acquire Controlling Stake in Avra Laboratories From Dr A V Rama Rao & Family”

~A program providing aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity to learn from the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem~ ~Those shortlisted will get an all-expense-paid trip to Silicon Valley ~ ~The Silicon Valley trip to focus on nurturing the entrepreneurial plans through mentoring by and networking with the very best ~ Wadhwani Foundation and the National Entrepreneurship Network [NEN] today announced the launch of the Wadhwani Takeoff Program, which provides an incredible opportunity for shortlisted startups and entrepreneurs to secure an all-expense-paid trip to … Continue reading “Wadhwani Foundation and National Entrepreneurship Network announce the launch of “Wadhwani TakeOff””