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24 Jun

AuthBridge Unveils GroundCheck.ai: India’s First AI-Powered Contact Point Verification Platform

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Mumbai : In a significant move to modernize India’s verification infrastructure, AuthBridge, the country’s leading trust and authentication technology company, has launched GroundCheck.ai — India’s first AI-powered platform purpose-built to transform Contact Point Verification (CPV) for customers, merchants, and vendors across sectors. At a time when digital onboarding, embedded finance, and compliance regulations are rapidly evolving, GroundCheck.ai delivers a unified solution for conducting digital, remote, and on-ground verifications, tailored to risk profiles and enabled by AI, automation, and geolocation intelligence. With operational coverage across 20,000+ PIN codes, GroundCheck.ai addresses long-standing industry challenges such as fragmented service networks, inconsistent field quality, and delayed turnaround times—bringing scale, speed, and…

24 Jun

HerKey & KDEM unveils “Code of Her Own” Coffee Table Book at HerRising 2025A powerful showcase of 32 trailblazing women shaping Karnataka’s tech ecosystem

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Bengaluru : HerKey, India’s largest AI-powered career engagement platform for women, in collaboration with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), today unveiled “Code of Her Own”, a landmark coffee table book celebrating 32 trailblazing women technologists from Karnataka. Launched at HerRising 2025 at The LaLiT Ashok, Bengaluru, the book honours women shaping the future of innovation across AI, agritech, fintech, healthtech, and beyond. Curated as a powerful testament to HerRising’s steadfast commitment to championing women’s impact in the workforce, Code of Her Own celebrates compelling stories of innovation, leadership, and resilience. The book showcases the transformative journeys of 32 exceptional women driving change across high-impact sectors such as AI, fintech,…

24 Jun

UGRO CAPITAL ELEVATES ANUJ PANDEY AS IT’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Mumbai : UGRO Capital Limited, a leading DataTech NBFC focused on MSME lending, today announced the elevation of Mr. Anuj Pandey, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company. Anuj is one of the founding team members of UGRO and currently its Chief Risk Officer. The appointment reflects UGRO’s commitment to strengthening institutional leadership as it scales its MSME lending franchise. Anuj has been an integral part of UGRO since inception, having built the Company’s risk governance framework and credit architecture. He brings around twenty-five years of diverse experience across companies like GSK consumer, ABN AMRO Bank, Barclays Bank & Religare where he…

24 Jun

Riot Games Announces Collaboration with Yuki Chiba for the VCT Pacific Anthem ‘Shinpai Muyou’

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‘Shinpai Muyou’ drops globally on streaming platforms on 11 July Riot Games today announced a collaboration with Japanese rapper and singer Yuki Chiba for the VCT Pacific music anthem. This is Yuki Chiba’s first-ever gaming collaboration. ‘Shinpai Muyou’ will be released by Coup D'Etat Recordings globally on all streaming platforms on 11 July. Riot Games will also be releasing a music video on the VCT Pacific YouTube channel on the same day. “I hope our fans are hyped to hear the song! Music is a huge part of how we celebrate the incredible fandom in our region. So, being able…

24 Jun

The Script Room appoints K. Ramakrishnan (Ramki) as an Independent Director.

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Mumbai : The Script Room, an independently owned, bespoke creative agency, founded by Ayyappan Raj & Rajesh Ramaswamy (Ramsam), is proud to welcome K. Ramakrishnan (Ramki), Managing Director – South Asia at Kantar Worldpanel, as an Independent Director on its board. With over three decades of experience in marketing, branding, and business strategy, he has held leadership roles at companies like Lenovo, Café Coffee Day and TVS Motor Company. In his new role, Mr. Ramakrishnan will participate in the strategic business decisions of The Script Room bringing his deep market knowledge, experience and thought leadership to the table. Known for its commitment to enjoyable…

23 Jun

Kamath Brothers Back InCred with Minority Stake Acquisition Ahead of IPO

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Delhi : Nikhil Kamath and Nithin Kamath have picked up a minor stake in InCred Holdings through the purchase of shares worth â‚¹250 crore in InCred Holdings Limited, the holding company of InCred Financial Services Ltd (IFSL), a tech-first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) focused on consumer, SME, and education lending. The move signals continued investor confidence in India’s evolving credit ecosystem—one that is becoming increasingly formal, digital, and data-driven. “India’s credit ecosystem is changing fast—more formal, more digital, and more accessible,” said Nikhil Kamath, investor and entrepreneur. “InCred Group seems to get that. They’ve built a strong team, a technology-first…

19 Jun

Bajaj Markets Joins ONDC network; Brings 16 million+ Traffic to the network

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Mumbai/Pune : Bajaj Markets, one of India’s largest digital marketplaces for financial products and services, and a part of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., today announced its integration with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), making the network accessible to its customers on Bajaj Markets App and Web. This integration makes Bajaj Markets a buyer network participant on ONDC Network. Customers on Bajaj Markets App and Web can now seamlessly shop for electronics and appliances on ONDC Network, in addition to financial products and services on the Bajaj Markets platform. Ashish Panchal, Managing Director and CEO, Bajaj Finserv Direct Limited, said, "With 90+ partners and 140+ financial products and services available on our platform, Bajaj Markets continues to witness steady growth in app and website traffic. This integration connects consumers of Bajaj Markets with sellers on the ONDC network. It allows our 16 million+…

18 Jun

Tata Elxsi and Infineon Partner to Accelerate EV Innovation in India

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Collaboration focuses on ready-to-deploy EV systems built on Infineon technologies for two-wheelers (2W), three-wheelers (3W), passenger vehicles (PV), and commercial vehicles (CV) Mumbai, June 18, 2025 – Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, and Infineon Technologies, a global leader in semiconductor solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop application-ready EV solutions tailored to the Indian market. This strategic collaboration aligns with India’s rapid shift towards electrification, with EV sales growing by 25–30% year-on-year in 2024, including a 28% increase in electric two- and three-wheeler sales. The partnership strategically leverages design and integration…

18 Jun

ASSOCHAM–Odisha State Development Council and Primus Partners Launch Landmark Report on AI-Driven Manufacturing at Odisha Manufacturing Conclave 2025

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Mumbai : The ASSOCHAM–Odisha State Development Council, in collaboration with strategy consulting firm Primus Partners, released a pioneering report titled “AI-Driven Manufacturing: Innovation, Efficiency & Sustainable Growth” at the Odisha Manufacturing Conclave 2025. The report provides an all-inclusive analysis of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the manufacturing sector globally and in India, enhancing productivity, operational efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across key industries such as steel, mining, green energy, logistics, and infrastructure. Key Highlights of the Report: ● Sectoral transformation: Real-world case studies from Odisha and beyond on how AI is driving predictive maintenance, quality control, smart logistics, and intelligent automation. ● Odisha at the forefront: The state’s AI-first approach, including…

18 Jun

UGRO CAPITAL TO ACQUIRE PROFECTUS CAPITAL IN A ₹1,400 CR ALL-CASH DEAL

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Mumbai : UGRO Capital Limited (NSE: UGROCAP | BSE: 511742), a leading DataTech NBFC focused on MSME lending, today announced a significant development that underscores its commitment to empowering the MSME ecosystem through tailored, embedded financial solutions and expanding its Emerging Market business reach. UGRO Capital has executed a Share Purchase Agreement with the existing shareholders of Profectus Capital Private Limited ("Profectus") to acquire 100% of the shares of Profectus. This all-cash deal, with the consideration payable in a single tranche at closing shall mobilize proceeds from UGRO's recently announced equity raise, will deploy capital into a fully secured asset portfolio delivering instant…