Author: Priyanka Chauhan

New Delhi: Macroeconomic headwinds and emerging technologies like Generative AI and Low Code pose a challenge to the outsourcing business offered by Indian IT companies. Last week, Transamerica ended its $2 billion 10-year deal with Tata Consultancy Services two years ahead of schedule and is now reportedly planning to reduce its dependence on third-party IT vendors. IT industry executives say it’s early days to tell what kind of trends would emerge, but one thing is sure — some deals may face more brutal scrutiny with changing technologies, and insourcing may gain traction. V Balakrishnan, chairman of Exfinity Ventures and former…

Surat: The second day of IVY Growth’s highly anticipated flagship event, 21BY72, held from June 16th to 18th, 2023, saw an astounding footfall of 7,500 enthusiastic participants. This remarkable turnout is a testament to the event’s growing popularity and the entrepreneurial spirit of the community. The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers, an engaging fireside chat, and a highly competitive pitching competition. It provided an immersive experience for startup founders to learn, network, and showcase innovative ideas. Prominent entrepreneurs Sarthak Ahuja, Director, Niamh Ventures Private Limited and Arjun Vaidya, Co-Founder, V3 Ventures, took the stage as keynote speakers, captivating…

New Delhi: Moscow presented its tourism potential within the framework of the session Tourism in Russia: Focus on People, Sustainability and Investment Attractiveness at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). At the event, special attention was paid to the work on increasing the tourist flow from friendly countries. The participants also discussed the specifics of receiving foreign guests in Moscow. Since March this year, tourists from India can get tourist visas to Russia for up to six months based on a hotel or other accommodation reservation. In addition, an electronic visa for entry into the Russian Federation is scheduled to…

New Delhi: TagZ Foods, the leading popped potato chips brand, unveils its latest brand campaign- #GabbarKiMoochoKoKyaHua featuring Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan. The release happens after recent news on Dhawan being roped in as the brand ambassador and investor in TagZ, one of the fastest-growing D2C snack brands. The campaign takes a unique and creative approach to address Shikhar’s recent transformation, shedding light on the backstory behind the disappearance of his iconic handlebar moustache. Shikhar Dhawan has been widely recognised for his distinctive handlebar moustache. However, Dhawan has been recently seen without his trademark moustache, leaving fans curious about the reason behind…

New Delhi: The US firm Morgan Stanley expands its footprint in the country by shifting its current 13-year-old India headquarters into a larger space in Mumbai from a premise owned by Blackstone Inc. According to the reports, Morgan Stanley will shift into a space measuring about 86,000 square feet in an office block named Altimus Worli in central Mumbai from a 65,000 square feet space in Blackstone-owned One World Center, less than a mile away from it. The shift into the space spread over two floors will be done next year. SoftBank Group Corp., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and domestic…

New Delhi: Artificial Intelligence, Alphabet is issuing a word of caution to its employees regarding the usage of chatbots, including its own Bard, while simultaneously promoting the program worldwide, according to four individuals familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. The parent company of Google has instructed its employees not to input any confidential materials into AI chatbots, a policy that both the company and the sources have confirmed. This policy is in place to protect sensitive information, in line with the company’s longstanding commitment to safeguarding data. These chatbots, such as Bard and ChatGPT, are designed to engage…

New Delhi: Poshn, a leading player in the food and agriculture value chain, has launched a platform called Poshn Nucleus that will help match a buyer’s procurement demands with the most likely fulfilment partner. The New Delhi-based company expects to onboard over three lakh wholesale SME sellers on the new platform in the next 12 months. Already 300+ sellers have gone live with the platform in the pilot stage. The suppliers are processors of food and agro commodities, while buyers are wholesale purchasers of the same products. On the launch, Shashank Singh, Co-founder of Poshn, said, “Simplifying the distribution process is…

An eminent personality and diamond tycoon, GovindDholakia is the epitome of generosity, kindness and full of life. Founder & Chairman of Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (SRK) is fondly addressed as ‘Kaka’ by all. From a monthly salary of INR 103 to INR 500 Cr turnover of his company, GovindDholakia has come a long way! And all this has been possible because of his ethical values, honesty, hard work, and vision to build his dream into reality! GovindDholakia, born on November 7, 1947, in the remote village of Dudhala, Gujarat, comes from a poor agricultural family of 7 brothers and…

New Delhi: KPI Green Energy Ltd. and KP Energy Ltd. are one of the fastest-growing companies in Surat, Gujarat, in the stock market. The company has been working for the past 13 years in the direction the world is going: renewable energy. Both companies deal in solar and wind power (now also hybrid). KP Energy Ltd is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, while KPI Green Energy Ltd is listed on National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange. We analyze the growth of these two companies from the stock market experts, and according to them, the two companies of KP…

High-growth health food startup Wholsum Foods launches its second brand Millé offering a range of high plant protein and fibre-rich, millet-based products.       New Delhi:  Following the success of its children’s food brand Slurrp Farm, a 100 crore brand in 2023, health food startup Wholsum Foods recently launched its second brand Millé offering high plant protein, fibre-rich, millet-based health foods to customers of all ages. Combining the goodness of millets, lentils, and legumes, Millé is the perfect choice for health and fitness-conscious customers looking to enhance their meals with quality plant protein. With the increasing focus on wellness post-COVID-19, Millé’s…