MM Agrawal Group (MMG), unrivalled leaders in distribution of global brands in India, is set to launch its mega Omni-channel tech platform, Moonshot. MMG, founded in 1964, is one of India’s leading, well-respected, and trusted conglomerates with deep domain knowledge and expertise in sectors such as food & beverages, hospitality, education, oil & gas, and many more. The soon to be launched platform, “Moonshot” will bring together the best-in-class technology & digital team to work closely together with an excellent distribution & … Continue reading “MM Agrawal Group (MMG) to launch ‘Moonshot’, a mega omni-channel digital platform to power brands to scale-up with best-in-class distribution and marketing”
Giottus Cryptocurrency Exchange launches two smart investment features for Indian investors
Posted on February 10, 2022February 10, 2022Categories Tech Leave a comment on Giottus Cryptocurrency Exchange launches two smart investment features for Indian investorsLaunches Baskets–an expert-curated thematic selection of crypto assets Introduces SIP feature allowing recurring investments starting at Rs.100 Giottus, India’s top-rated crypto platform, today announced the launch of two smart investment features for the benefit of all crypto investors and enthusiasts. First is Baskets, an expert-curated thematic investment feature, which augments an investor’s portfolio in the long run. Second is a SIP feature to automate and schedule regular purchases of popular crypto assets. Investors would be able to start investing with … Continue reading “Giottus Cryptocurrency Exchange launches two smart investment features for Indian investors”
On a mission to digitize B2B procurement, Prodo sees early traction and on boards 300+ manufacturers to serve clients
Posted on February 9, 2022February 9, 2022Categories General Leave a comment on On a mission to digitize B2B procurement, Prodo sees early traction and on boards 300+ manufacturers to serve clients● B2B procurement marketplace, Prodo, counts Thyrocare, BlinkIt, Snapdeal, Delhivery, among its clients ● The 8-month old company was founded by ex-OYO and the Times of India employees and is backed by Titan Capital, LetsVenture, Abhinav Sinha – Global COO, OYO, Nimesh Kampani, cofounder, Trica and other marquee investors Prodo, founded in May 2021, is a B2B e-commerce platform that provides manufacturing and end-to-end procurement of consumables. The company’s quick journey to achieve product-market-fit has been fueled by the lack of service in the current procurement process. … Continue reading “On a mission to digitize B2B procurement, Prodo sees early traction and on boards 300+ manufacturers to serve clients”
Social audio platform Swell launches Student Ambassador Program
Posted on February 9, 2022February 9, 2022Categories General Leave a comment on Social audio platform Swell launches Student Ambassador Program· Aims at onboarding over 500 students from 300 plus colleges across India · Key colleges are Aligarh Muslim university, Amity business school, Banaras Hindu University, Bharathiar University, Christ University, Bangalore, IBS Hyderabad, IIM Raipur, Lovely Professional University, Mumbai University, Punjab University Chandigarh, NMIMS Mumbai, IIT Guwahati, University of Allahabad, Vellore Institute of Technology, XIME Bangalore Budding asynchronous social audio app, Swell, today announces the nationwide launch of the Student Ambassador Program. The program aims at giving voice to the Gen – Z community by helping them drive conversations around topics that matter to … Continue reading “Social audio platform Swell launches Student Ambassador Program”
ValPro unveils new ESG vertical, brings industry stalwart Subodh Kumar as Executive Director
Posted on February 8, 2022February 9, 2022Categories General Leave a comment on ValPro unveils new ESG vertical, brings industry stalwart Subodh Kumar as Executive DirectorConsidering that Union Budget 2022 introduced unprecedented allocation of resources for clean energy development, ValPro’s full-stack ESG vertical will undertake different initiatives for companies to optimize sustainability and traceability ValPro, aka Value Prolific, a full-stack financial institution, has announced its commitment to strengthen global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) norms for the Indian ecosystem. The company has onboarded industry veteran Subodh Kumar as Executive Director-ESG to spearhead this highly sought–after vertical. Since its inception, ValPro has constantly encouraged evolving practices … Continue reading “ValPro unveils new ESG vertical, brings industry stalwart Subodh Kumar as Executive Director”
India Pulses and Grains Association to celebrate World Pulses Day 2022 with a global message of “Go Green with Pulse Protein”
Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022Categories Event Leave a comment on India Pulses and Grains Association to celebrate World Pulses Day 2022 with a global message of “Go Green with Pulse Protein”Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Ayog to be the Chief Guest India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India’s pulses trade and industry, is all set to lead and host virtual celebrations on the 4th World Pulses Day on behalf of India conveying a global message of “Go Green with Pulse Protein”. The event is slated to bring together international audiences for a common goal of creating awareness of the benefits of pulses as well as to play a catalytic … Continue reading “India Pulses and Grains Association to celebrate World Pulses Day 2022 with a global message of “Go Green with Pulse Protein””
Moneyboxx Finance appoints Vikas Bansal as Chief Risk Officer to drive tech-led underwriting, AI and risk analytics
Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022Categories General Leave a comment on Moneyboxx Finance appoints Vikas Bansal as Chief Risk Officer to drive tech-led underwriting, AI and risk analytics· To lead tech-led underwriting, AI and risk analytics · He brings over two decades of experience, including over 15 years at leading NBFC, TATA Capital · CRO to drive tech-driven underwriting, AI and risk analytics initiatives at Moneyboxx Moneyboxx Finance Limited (Moneyboxx), a BSE-listed NBFC which provides small-ticket business loans to micro and small enterprises in Tier-III towns & below places, today announced appointment of Mr. Vikas Bansal as Chief Risk Officer from Feb 2022. Mr. Bansal served as National Credit Manager – Emerging Business and Digital Lending in his … Continue reading “Moneyboxx Finance appoints Vikas Bansal as Chief Risk Officer to drive tech-led underwriting, AI and risk analytics”
Stashfin expands leadership, names Gaurav Shah as Senior VP – Alliances
Posted on February 4, 2022February 4, 2022Categories General Leave a comment on Stashfin expands leadership, names Gaurav Shah as Senior VP – Alliances~Formerly with InCred and HSBC, he is known for his expertise in cards, lending and partnerships~ Stashfin, one of India’s leading credit-led neo banks, has made a key addition to its leadership team, with Gaurav Shah joining as Senior Vice-President – Alliances. Prior to Stashfin, Shah was associated with InCred Financial services and is a veteran with a rich experience of over two decades in financial institutions. He has a proven track record, having worked with a range of organizations … Continue reading “Stashfin expands leadership, names Gaurav Shah as Senior VP – Alliances”
Omega Seiki Mobility partners with ElectroRide (A unit of Goenka Green Pvt. Ltd.) to open over 500 Dealerships PAN India: Eyeing 1,000 touchpoints by FY-24
Posted on February 4, 2022February 4, 2022Categories PR Leave a comment on Omega Seiki Mobility partners with ElectroRide (A unit of Goenka Green Pvt. Ltd.) to open over 500 Dealerships PAN India: Eyeing 1,000 touchpoints by FY-24Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), part of the Anglian Group Company, today announced a strategic partnership with Goenka Green Pvt. Ltd., to open over 500 dealerships pan-India by FY 2023-24. Omega Seiki Mobility in a bid to be the fastest-growing brand in the Commercial Electric Vehicle segment is eyeing 1,000 touchpoints by FY-24 and the partnership will play a key role in achieving the same. After 28 Years of ICE Vehicle Dealerships, Goenka Green, under the Brand ‘Electro Ride’ enters Commercial … Continue reading “Omega Seiki Mobility partners with ElectroRide (A unit of Goenka Green Pvt. Ltd.) to open over 500 Dealerships PAN India: Eyeing 1,000 touchpoints by FY-24”
ON PURPOSE introduces new inclusive parental policy
Posted on February 3, 2022February 3, 2022Categories General Leave a comment on ON PURPOSE introduces new inclusive parental policyLaunches campaign #TwoIsTooLittle to address all forms of new parenthood ON PURPOSE, a creative communications consultancy, launched a landmark parental leave policy offering inclusive employee benefits to new parents, primary and secondary caregivers as well as pet parents. ON PURPOSE understands the realities and needs of modern day parenting and recognises the integral role of securely bonding with their baby/child/ pet in the first critical weeks in order to give them the best possible start in life. While the industry … Continue reading “ON PURPOSE introduces new inclusive parental policy”
Tekno Point Named 2022 Adobe Digital Experience Emerging Partner of the Year
Posted on February 3, 2022February 3, 2022Categories Event Leave a comment on Tekno Point Named 2022 Adobe Digital Experience Emerging Partner of the YearTekno Point today announced it has been recognized as 2022 Adobe Digital Experience Emerging Partner of the Year. Adobe’s Digital Experience partner awards honor companies that have made leading contributions to Adobe’s business and have had a significant impact on customer success. The 2022 Adobe Digital Experience Emerging Partner of the Year is given to the APAC partner who has helped scale Adobe’s business and extend reach to new markets and accounts — all while driving value realization and faster … Continue reading “Tekno Point Named 2022 Adobe Digital Experience Emerging Partner of the Year”
Ankur Sharma to be part of Instamojo’s founding team, named co-founder
Posted on February 3, 2022February 3, 2022Categories General Leave a comment on Ankur Sharma to be part of Instamojo’s founding team, named co-founderWill play a key role in building and growing Instamojo’s E-commerce product line including online store builder and smart pages Instamojo, a leading eCommerce platform for independent business and D2C brands today announced the appointment of Ankur Sharma as the Co-founder of Instamojo. He will play a key role in building and growing Instamojo’s ecommerce product line, including an online store builder and smart pages. Prior to being on-boarded to the founding team, Ankur was the Vice President of Analytics at the firm. He is … Continue reading “Ankur Sharma to be part of Instamojo’s founding team, named co-founder”
Iss baar Ranneeti nahi Rajneeti hogi: MX Player drops the teaser of Raktanchal 2 on Republic Day
Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022Categories PR Leave a comment on Iss baar Ranneeti nahi Rajneeti hogi: MX Player drops the teaser of Raktanchal 2 on Republic DayCelebrating India’s 73rd Republic Day on which the Constitution of India came into effect, MX Player released the teaser of its political drama – MX Original Series Raktanchal 2. With Rajneeti at the core of changing equations in Purvanchal, the highly anticipated web series is set in the backdrop of deceit, revenge, bloodshed and power games with new players entering this hinterland story. Iss baar Ranneeti nahi Rajneeti banayega Purvanchal ko Raktanchal, and will give way to a fresh battle … Continue reading “Iss baar Ranneeti nahi Rajneeti hogi: MX Player drops the teaser of Raktanchal 2 on Republic Day”
JSW signs MOU to restore and conserve the iconic David Sassoon Library & Reading Room in Mumbai
Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022Categories PR Leave a comment on JSW signs MOU to restore and conserve the iconic David Sassoon Library & Reading Room in MumbaiThe 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”
Raghunath Subramanian joins Actyv.ai as Global CEO
Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022Categories PR Leave a comment on Raghunath Subramanian joins Actyv.ai as Global CEORaghunath Subramanian joins Actyv.ai, an Enterprise SaaS platform with BNPL for B2B embedded, as the Co-Founder, Global CEO and Executive Chairman. Raghu has been an early investor in the company and will bring in technology, entrepreneurial and corporate expertise in his new role. He will be leading Actyv.ai’s journey to take the BNPL x AI platform to Enterprises, SMBs and Banks / Financial Institutions across the world. With more than two decades of experience in technology, Raghu has been a … Continue reading “Raghunath Subramanian joins Actyv.ai as Global CEO”
NIRA wins NASSCOM Emerge 50 Award 2021 in fintech category
Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022Categories PR Leave a comment on NIRA wins NASSCOM Emerge 50 Award 2021 in fintech categoryNIRA, 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”
Young Indian Female Founder Aims to Connect the World using Internet Connectivity based Decentralized Economy
Posted on January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Categories Tech Leave a comment on Young Indian Female Founder Aims to Connect the World using Internet Connectivity based Decentralized EconomyHer start-up, The GIANT protocol, is transforming bandwidth into a global, digital asset. The project has collectively raised $5M+ A new start-up is making waves in Silicon Valley ever since it made its public debut in November last year. The company is the brainchild of Suruchi Gupta, a passionate Indian Female Founder, who got her start by winning hackathons after emigrating to the US to pursue her Masters in Computer Science less than a decade ago. Suruchi wanted to pursue … Continue reading “Young Indian Female Founder Aims to Connect the World using Internet Connectivity based Decentralized Economy”
KINETIC GREEN AND GLOBAL EV GIANT, AIMA, PARTNER TO CO-DEVELOP ELECTRIC TWO-WHEELERS FOR INDIA
Posted on January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Categories Electric Vehicles Leave a comment on KINETIC GREEN AND GLOBAL EV GIANT, AIMA, PARTNER TO CO-DEVELOP ELECTRIC TWO-WHEELERS FOR INDIAANNOUNCE SIGNING OF TECHNICAL COLLABORATION AND ROADMAP TO EXPLORE A JOINT VENTURE Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions, India’s leading EV company, has today announced that they are entering into a collaboration with global electric vehicle giant, Aima Technology Group, to co-design and develop electric two wheelers for the growing Indian market. Kinetic and Aima have entered into a long-term collaboration to co-develop electric 2-wheeled vehicles for Indian consumers. Aima shall assist Kinetic with design, and support for modifications and … Continue reading “KINETIC GREEN AND GLOBAL EV GIANT, AIMA, PARTNER TO CO-DEVELOP ELECTRIC TWO-WHEELERS FOR INDIA”
Advent International to Acquire Controlling Stake in Avra Laboratories From Dr A V Rama Rao & Family
Posted on January 24, 2022January 24, 2022Categories PR Leave a comment on Advent International to Acquire Controlling Stake in Avra Laboratories From Dr A V Rama Rao & Family· 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”
Towards a Greener Future: HDFC Life Launches Sustainable Equity Fund
Posted on January 24, 2022January 24, 2022Categories Funding News Leave a comment on Towards a Greener Future: HDFC Life Launches Sustainable Equity Fund· Based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles · Investment in companies with strong ESG practices and scores, reflecting their ability to create sustainable long term value HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurers, has launched its Sustainable Equity Fund, currently available with HDFC Life Click 2 Wealth, a unit-linked product. The Company is committed to industry-leading ESG standards that help shape a sustainable future for the communities they serve and create long-term value for all stakeholders. This Sustainable Equity Fund promotes Environmental, Social, … Continue reading “Towards a Greener Future: HDFC Life Launches Sustainable Equity Fund”