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Uber’s push for innovation in sustainable mobility, rolls out ‘Uber Sustainovate’ Startup challenge

Uber today announced ‘Uber Sustainovate’, a Startup Challenge looking for innovative solutions to fast track the adoption of sustainable mobility in India. The competition, in partnership with Startup India and nasscom AI, is designed to award startups that produce the best workable ideas that would help accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in the country. … Read more

Aviva Life Insurance Announced Appointment Of Gyanendra Singh as CTO

Aviva Life Insurance, India’s most trusted private life insurance company, today announced the appointment of Gyanendra Singh as the Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Singh will play a pivotal role in shaping Aviva\’s digital transformation, Product Development, innovation, R&D, Information Security and innovation initiatives. In this role, Gyan will drive the company to remain at the … Read more

AltUni, Alternative Digital Varsity, Secures $500K Investment from Indian Angel Network

Mumbai-based AltUni, an alternative digital university founded in 2020 by Ankit Doshi, recently secured $500,000 in funding, as reported by Entrepreneur India. The funding round was spearheaded by the Indian Angel Network and saw participation from a group of prominent angel investors. Notable contributors in this funding round included Vishesh C Chandiok (CEO of Grant … Read more

HMD Global Named Tanuj Patro as CFOr for India & APAC

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tanuj Patro as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company, a strategic move that reflects the company’s commitment to top-tier leadership and its relentless pursuit of excellence in the mobile technology industry. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades … Read more

Hero Vired’s Future Tech Domain Drives Strong Revenue Growth

Hero Vired – India’s premium learntech company for professionals – recorded an impressive 20% of its total revenue in the last 12 months from its Future Tech domain. Since the launch of the category in September 2022, this domain has witnessed growth, largely attributed to its pioneering position as a first mover and its key industry … Read more

Wardwizard Bolsters Leadership Team with Independent Directors

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd., a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles under the ‘Joy e-bike’ brand in India, proudly announced the appointment of two distinguished professionals, Dr. John Joseph and Lt. General Jai Singh Nain (Retd), as Non-Executive Independent Directors. Dr. John Joseph, an eminent professional with an impressive academic background, joins Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd … Read more

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Partners with Google Cloud to Prepare Students for the Digital Era

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) and Google have formed a strategic partnership aimed at transforming education through the integration of open web technologies. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in fostering innovative teaching and learning models and equipping students with essential skills for the digital era. As part of this strategic collaboration, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) will integrate … Read more

Wardwizard Group Bolsters Leadership Team with New CFO and President of Operations

Wardwizard Group, a renowned name in the industry, proudly announces the appointment of new leaders for their flagship electric vehicle brand ‘Joy e-bike’, to spearhead the organization’s growth and innovation in the dynamic electric vehicle (EV) industry. Tejas A Mehta, a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over two decades of dynamic financial leadership, has taken on … Read more

PepsiCo India invests Rs 778 crore in Assam manufacturing facility

Establishing its ‘Partnership of Progress’ with the state of Assam, PepsiCo India announced its first foods manufacturing plant in Nalbari, Assam with an investment of INR 778 crore (USD 95 Million). Spread over 44.2 acres, the state-of-the-art plant is proposed to be operational in 2025 and aims to provide direct and indirect employment opportunities to 500 … Read more

Netcore Cloud onboards Praveen Sridhar as VP for Growth and Special Projects

Netcore Cloud, a leading global MarTech and Customer Experience company, is thrilled to introduce two significant            additions to its leadership team. Kuldeep Sengar, a distinguished technical leader with over 17 years of experience with renowned global organisations, joins as the Group Chief Technology Officer (Group CTO), further enhancing the company’s technological prowess. Praveen Sridhar, a seasoned expert with a remarkable … Read more

Healthy Food Startup Madmix (formerly Daily Staple) Raises the Pure-Funding Round

Mumbai-based startup Madmix, formerly known as Daily Staple and operated by Mel Sante Food Production Pvt. Ltd., has achieved a significant milestone with a substantial pre-seed funding round valuing the company at approximately INR 12 crore. This funding round is led by Prime Securities and includes prominent investors such as Authum Investments and Team India … Read more

Oneglint Acquires Memzo to Accelerate Growth in AI-Powered Photography Solutions

Oneglint Media Solutions, a leading Hyderabad-based photography solutions company, has recently announced the acquisition of Memzo – an AI-powered photo-sharing product developed by Satya Digitech, a technology solutions company based in Jaipur. Memzo, founded in 2020 by Tarin Poddar and Priyanshi Poddar, has quickly become a leader in the field of AI-driven photo distribution, offering event … Read more

Brillio Announces Investment by The Orogen Group

Brillio, a leading digital transformation services and solutions provider, today announced a significant milestone in its growth journey with the addition of The Orogen Group (“Orogen”) as a strategic investor. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. The investment brings with it Orogen’s extensive strategic and operational experience, as Brillio continues to expand its capabilities … Read more

Sploot secures $800K In Seed Funding

Sploot, a pet-parenting mobile app started by Delhi-based Garima Kaushal and Arnav Sahni, has raised USD 800,000 through its second round of seed funding. The app is backed by Info Edge’s subsidiary Redstart Labs and angel investors. With the newly raised funding, the company aims to leverage it to expand its services, including dog walking … Read more

PowerSchool Acquires Neverskip to Expand Reach in India

In line with their robust growth strategy for the India market, PowerSchool, a global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education, announced their acquisition of Chennai-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software company Neverskip. The acquisition combines the power of Neverskip’s best-in-class ERP with PowerSchool’s industry-leading solutions to create a unified technology platform for schools in … Read more

Sequoia backed Edtech Startup Pankhuri Acquires Palash

Pankhuri, a key player in the edtech community and social commerce market, acquires Palash, an innovative platform dedicated to the empowerment of Indian women. The strategic move aims to harness the combined strengths of both companies to drive innovation, expand reach, and enhance the lives of millions of Indian women. The acquisition aligns seamlessly with … Read more

“Web3, Blockchain set to be key contributors to India’s future GDP growth,” say India’s top tech experts

Web3, supported by underlying blockchain technology, has been pursued by the global industry in many sectors such as FinTech, as well as by government bodies, to promote safe, secure, and well-documented transactions in real estate, among others. India, at the forefront of various IT sectors, has been actively pursuing this amazing technology for the past … Read more

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd. named Tarun Sharma as the President of Marketing & Branding

Wardwizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd., one of India’s leading manufacturers of electric vehicles under the brand ‘Joy e-bike,’ has announced the appointment of Mr. Tarun Sharma as the President of Marketing and branding. With an illustrious career as a marketing veteran, Mr. Tarun will spearhead the organization’s strategic market planning and adopt an all-encompassing approach … Read more

AICTE, EMBIBE Partner to Bring AI-Powered Personalized Learning to Schools

In a significant step towards achieving the goals of the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 3.0), which aims to improve the employment prospects of young people and enhance education with technology, EMBIBE, India’s foremost AI-powered learning & outcomes platform, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with AICTE, Ministry of Education. This collaboration aims to benefit more than 3.5 … Read more

Superfoods Valley Targets 50+ Age Group with New Healthy Living Program

Superfoods Valley, a leading nutrition and food-tech start-up headquartered in Bengaluru, announces the launch of its second product, Good Monk: Healthy 50+. This scientifically formulated nutrition mix addresses issues related to gut health, energy levels, bone health, and mental function.  It’s packed in an easy-to-carry small sachet and harnesses the power of 20 carefully selected Nutrients … Read more