Sprinklr named Venke Sharma  as VP & Global Head of Product Strategy
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Sprinklr named Venke Sharma as VP & Global Head of Product Strategy

Venke Sharma bids adieu to The Walt Disney Company after an illustrious nine-year tenure, notably serving as the executive director for consumer strategy and innovation. Embarking on a new chapter, he brings his wealth of expertise to Sprinklr, a unified AI customer experience platform, where he assumes the pivotal role of vice president and global…

OpenAI named Pragya Mishra to Spearhead Government Relations in India
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OpenAI named Pragya Mishra to Spearhead Government Relations in India

OpenAI, the mastermind behind ChatGPT, has ventured into the Indian landscape with its first hire, appointing Pragya Mishra as the head of Government relations. This significant move, as reported by Bloomberg, occurs amidst India’s ongoing elections, where the new administration’s decisions will significantly influence artificial intelligence regulations. While the official announcement of Misra’s appointment is…

NPCI Launches ‘RuPay – Link it, Forget it’ Campaign at IPL to Promote UPI-Linked Credit Cards
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NPCI Launches ‘RuPay – Link it, Forget it’ Campaign at IPL to Promote UPI-Linked Credit Cards

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) unveils ‘RuPay – Link it, Forget it’ campaign at Indian Premier League (IPL). Conceptualized by DDB Mudra Group, the campaign aims at increasing awareness about RuPay Credit cards which can be linked to a UPI ID, thus directly enabling safe, and secure payments. With the introduction of RuPay Credit Card…

Avaada Energy Secures INR 4,471 Crore Refinancing from NaBFID, Bolstering Renewable Energy Portfolio
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Avaada Energy Secures INR 4,471 Crore Refinancing from NaBFID, Bolstering Renewable Energy Portfolio

Avaada Energy, the renewable energy arm of Avaada Group, has successfully concluded one of India’s largest refinancing deals in the renewable energy sector. The company secured approximately INR 4,471 crore (~USD 535 Million) from the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), a state-owned lender. Under a Restricted Group (RG) structure, the transaction covers…

Delhi India’s Top most forgetful city’ in Uber’s ‘Lost and Found Index 2023
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Delhi India’s Top most forgetful city’ in Uber’s ‘Lost and Found Index 2023

With Mercury in retrograde, making people more forgetful than ever, Uber today released the 2024 edition of its Lost and Found Index, a snapshot of the most frequently forgotten items, the most forgetful cities, as well as the days of the week and times of the year when Uber riders tend to be most forgetful….

Vice-Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi Named as Next Chief of Naval Staff
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Vice-Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi Named as Next Chief of Naval Staff

The government has appointed Vice-Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi as the successor to Admiral R. Hari Kumar, who will retire on April 30. Born on May 15, 1964, Vice-Admiral Tripathi joined the Indian Navy’s Executive Branch on July 1, 1985. He currently holds the position of Vice Chief of the Indian Navy (VCNS). Specializing in Communication…

Infosys to Acquire Leading Engineering R&D services provider, in-tech
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Infosys to Acquire Leading Engineering R&D services provider, in-tech

Infosys, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire in-tech, a leading Engineering R&D services provider focused on German automotive industry. This strategic investment further strengthens Infosys’ Engineering R&D capabilities and reaffirms its continued commitment to global clients to navigate their digital engineering journey. Headquartered in Germany, in-tech, is one of the fastest growing Engineering R&D…

Shikhar Dhawan invests in Svish, becomes the Brand Ambassador
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Shikhar Dhawan invests in Svish, becomes the Brand Ambassador

D2C brand in men’s grooming and hygiene Svish, announces its collaboration with renowned Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan. Dhawan, not only investing in Svish but also assuming the role of its esteemed brand ambassador, brings a unique blend of passion and influence to the brand’s journey ahead. “I am delighted to embark on this exciting journey…

Keki Mistry named Chairman of HDFC Life Insurance Board as Deepak Parekh steps down
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Keki Mistry named Chairman of HDFC Life Insurance Board as Deepak Parekh steps down

Deepak Parekh, the chairman of HDFC Life Insurance, has tendered his resignation from the position, as revealed in an exchange filing on Thursday. Taking his place, Keki Mistry has been designated as the new chairman of the board. In an official statement, the company conveyed, “The Board has unanimously approved the appointment of Mr Keki…

IAS Officer Dr. Parshant Kumar Goyal Takes on New Roles in Financial Sector and Actuarial Governance
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IAS Officer Dr. Parshant Kumar Goyal Takes on New Roles in Financial Sector and Actuarial Governance

Dr. Parshant Kumar Goyal, an accomplished civil servant currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance, has added significant feathers to his cap with recent appointments by the Union Government. In a move aimed at bolstering governance in the insurance sector, Dr. Goyal has been appointed as…