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ESGRC: Powering business transformation to align to net-zero
India’s announcement of its net-zero emission target is a transformational step towards climate change. It will undoubtedly trigger a cascade in India’s corporate sector as businesses play their part in bringing this dream to reality. Most large businesses in India
NTT DATA Launches Hackathon for AI Innovations in Healthcare
NTT DATA has announced the launch of the NTT DATA AI Hackathon as part of TechGig Code Gladiators 2022. NTT DATA is a hackathon partner of the event which will focus on using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve outcomes of detection and
Startup Circle: How Awign Is Shaping the Gig Economy in 2022
According to the India Gig Economy Report by BCG and Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, while identifying key trends shaping the future of jobs and the workforce, the Future of Work research project noted that gig participation is higher in
How does the AI sector regulate the banking and finance ecosystem in India?
India is the second-largest country in the world in terms of population and it needs a robust financial infrastructure to manage the economy. With the increase in access to the internet, the banking and finance ecosystem is finally able to
Food Tech startups bridging the tech gap in restaurant ecosystem
Food Tech startups worldwide are changing the way their industry works, whether it’s by reimagining food distribution, expanding access to delicacies from fine dining establishments, or supporting sustainable food products by repurposing spurned yield. Increasing internet permeation, increased ordering frequency,
EVRE raises funds from ACKO Tech and CreedCap Asia
EVRE has recently announced that it has raised investment in a pre-series funding round led by ACKO Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd. and CreedCap Asia Advisors, an advisory and investment management firm. This investment comes at a time when the
Nova Benefits, seeks to build happier and healthier workplaces
The young generation of You Only Live Once (YOLO) has witnessed the pandemic era. Concern across the globe, irrespective of age and gender, has awakened the consciousness of every working individual. As they say, a healthy mind lives in a
The role of tech in building intel. (customer-centric) SC
The role of technology in building intelligent (customer-centric) supply chains Since the pandemic, the manufacturing industry has been forced to reinvent its business model with the disruption in the supply chain due to several macro factors. The supply chain
CxO of the Week: Bhavin Patel, co-founder & CEO of LenDenClub
Human civilization is practising finance and commerce since ancient times. As a third-world economy, India is encouraging its financial sectors to change world-view through the fintech industries. In these unprecedented times, a fundamental change in customer-oriented services for the fintech
Shark Tank featured Growfitter raises $1 M in Pre-Series
An Indian incentivized health & wellness platform, Growfitter has raised $1 million in a Pre Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The round also saw participation from The First Post Capital, Mumbai Angels, Startup Angel Network, DevX Accelerator
CxO of the Week: Michael Yesudas, CTO, SunTec Biz Solutions
Information and technology have been integral companions of modern human civilization. Today, AI is dominating various sectors in India along with machine learning. Consumer-oriented services are playing a major role in the technology ecosystem. At CIOL, Michael Yesudas has shared
Flipkart Health+ appoints Prashant Jhaveri as CEO
Flipkart Health+ today announced the appointment of Prashant Jhaveri as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Flipkart’s foray into the fast-growing healthcare sector in India. Before joining Flipkart Health+, Prashant was the Chief Business Officer at Apollo Health and
ZFunds announces two new leadership appointments
ZFunds, a mutual fund distribution platform, today announced two new leadership appointments. The company expands its footprints to make mutual funds Sahi and Asaan for the people of Bharat. While Yogesh Yadav joins as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Tanvi
Women entrepreneurs, empowering the national growth on IWD
International Women’s Day is an occasion of celebrating our female heroes. The state of their achievements is inclusive and diverse across the globe. As Maya Angelou said, “Being a woman is hard work.” Women in literature, cinema, enterprise, and judiciary have
VMware Cloud on AWS Now Available in AWS Marketplace
VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VM) today announced the company is making it simpler for customers and partners to purchase and deploy VMware Cloud on AWS. Available immediately, Amazon Web Services can purchase VMware Cloud on AWS (AWS) customers in AWS Marketplace.
Loco raises INR 330 crore in the Series A funding in India
Loco is India’s game streaming platform, today announced that it has secured an INR 330 crores ($42 Million) investment led by Hashed, with participation from Makers Fund, Catamaran Ventures, and Korea Investment Partners. All the investors from the company’s seed
$60 M funding to Indian co-founded EdTech startup Cialfo
Singapore-based EdTech company Cialfo—co-founded by a 32-year-old Indian, Rohan Pasari—has announced it has secured a further US$20 million in funding as part of a Series B extension, led by a US-based investment firm Tiger Global. The news follows January’s announcement of a US$40 million round
Safe Security welcomes cybersecurity veteran Michael Johnson
Safe Security, globally work in Cybersecurity and Digital Business Risk Quantification announced the appointment of Michael Johnson, a veteran US government and commercial industry Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), to its Board of Directors. Johnson
Matter introduces MatterDrive1.0 EV Motor in EV Drive Train
Matter, a technology innovation startup, focused on creating futuristic sustainable solutions. Today announced the development of the new, high-speed mid-torque Matter Drive1.0 Motor. A breakthrough with a new intelligent drive train incorporating a series of key innovations, including an Integrated
CxO of the Week: Manoj Gopalkrishnan, Founder & CEO, ABPL
In the digital transformation, biotechnology is enabling human life with access to better health and wellness services. Algorithmic Biologics Pvt. Ltd. (ABPL), a Bangalore-based deep-tech startup, is taking the biotechnology industry to another level. Their molecular-based algorithms enable diagnostics
