Author: Melvyn Thomas

Mumbai: Empowering consumers with advanced kitchen appliances, Versuni (formerly known as Philips Domestic Appliances) brought together the culinary prowess of renowned chef Ranveer Brar and the technological expertise of Rajiv Makhni to unveil its latest see-through cooking window Philips Airfryer. The event, held in collaboration with Croma, India’s first and trusted Omni-channel large format electronics retailer from the Tata Group, marked an exciting occasion as the ‘Cooking Gadget of the Year’ was revealed in a spectacular showdown.  Philips’ first Airfryer with a see-through cooking window The product was unveiled by celebrity chef Ranveer Brar and tech guru, Rajiv Makhni   Captivating…

 Investors can use the WhatsApp chat platform to find and invest in FDs with higher returns without having to open a savings account. Mumbai: Fixed Invest, an upcoming fintech platform for fixed-income assets, has launched a one-of-its-kind fixed deposit (FD) marketplace available over WhatsApp for investors looking for safer and better returns. After debt mutual fund tax changes, retail investors are looking for better returns on safe investments. Fixed deposits are a safe and reliable bet for retail investors. Launched in 2023 by seasoned banker and fintech evangelist Akshar Shah, invest-tech platform Fixed Invest has developed BetterFDTM, a WhatsApp marketplace…

New Delhi: Vivriti Asset Management is set to launch an innovative fund that focuses on investing in small and medium-sized businesses, making it the first of its kind in the country to specialize in private credit investment in asset-backed securities. The founder and managing director of Vivriti, Vineet Sukumar, shared in an interview that their Chennai-based company has ambitious plans to secure a total of USD 250 million for their newly established ‘Vivriti India Retail Assets Fund’. To date, they have successfully raised USD 106 million from notable investors such as the International Finance Corp (IFC) and M&G Investments. Sukumar…

New Delhi: XRP has experienced a 1.5% drop in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.461331, following news of a one-week extension for Ripple and the SEC to file motions for summary judgment in their ongoing case. Despite this, XRP has seen an 8% increase over the past week and a 2% increase in the last 30 days. Since the beginning of the year, the altcoin has risen by 35%. There is growing anticipation that the Ripple-SEC lawsuit will conclude favourably for Ripple, leading to a significant rally in XRP if a positive ruling is issued. This has raised expectations that…

New Delhi: boAt, a leading Indian consumer electronics direct-to-consumer (D2C) company, has announced its collaboration with Shopalyst to enhance the discoverability of its product catalog on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). By utilizing Shopalyst’s plugin for Shopify stores, boAt’s catalog will now be readily accessible on the ONDC network through various buyer applications. This integration aims to streamline transactions and establish multiple touchpoints for boAt, facilitating the expansion of its customer base by enabling buyers from all ONDC seller apps to access its products. With a strong presence across India, boAt views ONDC as an excellent opportunity to connect…

New Delhi: Teja Chekuri, a prominent Indian global entrepreneur, recently made headlines with the acquisition of nine Dunkin franchisees in the United States. Through his company, Golden Horn Group, Chekuri purchased these franchises for a whopping USD 18,000,000. Known as Dunkin’ Donuts LLC or simply Dunkin, this iconic American brand is renowned worldwide for its coffee, doughnuts, and quick-service restaurants. Founded in 1950 by Bill Rosenberg and headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, Dunkin has grown to become one of the largest coffee and doughnut chains globally, boasting a current portfolio of 13,000 franchisees. The nine acquired Dunkin franchisees are located in…

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The study, titled ‘Decoding digital payments: A retailer perspective,’ highlighted the growing preference among customers for digital payment methods, especially for on-the-go purchases, and their inclination to patronize retailers that offer such options.

New data reveals that Indian entrepreneurs on Shopify are driving the economy forward with their contribution to national GDP and employment opportunities.

Injecting modernity into heritage, Sangeeta Boochra has collaborated with Nitibha Kaul, bringing the “Vividh” to life.