Author: Rahul Mehra
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Bengaluru: Oben Electric, a homegrown performance electric motorcycle brand, opened its first company-owned experience center in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, for customers. Located in the vibrant & lively HSR Layout of Bengaluru, Karnataka, the Oben Electric Experience Centre features a spacious 3000 sq. ft. area dedicated to showcasing Oben’s flagship electric motorcycle, “Oben Rorr”, making it one of India’s largest electric 2-wheeler experience centers. The inauguration of the experience center took place on Thursday, 31st August 2023, and the doors were opened to customers shortly after the inauguration. One of India’s Largest & Electric 2-wheeler Experience Centre, Spanning over 3000 sq.…

New Delhi: Well, Voice Of Crypto’s story is one that defies all odds and beats the crypto bears. Launched at the end of 2021, Voice Of Crypto saw tremendous growth despite the larger bearish blues in the Web3 market. In a year when most others shut down their shop as they were too scared of venturing into the Crypto Winter, Voice Of Crypto not just functioned but excelled. The question remains: How did Voice Of Crypto manage to do it? Well, this is Voice Of Crypto’s story of determination, passion and true commitment to the philosophies of building a better…

New Delhi: Greenpanel, India’s largest wood panel manufacturer, has recently appointed leaders at the C-suite level. Mr. Sunil Singh – Chief Sales Officer (MDF) will oversee pan-India MDF and Flooring Sales, and Mr. Shital Gupta – Chief Sales Officer (Plywood) will be responsible for pan-India Plywood & Decorative Sales and Distribution Both Mr. Sunil Singh and Mr. Shital Gupta are seasoned professionals bringing over 30 years of experience. Mr. Singh is an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad and has worked with reputed companies like Havells India Limited and Bajaj Electricals Limited throughout his professional journey. Prior to joining Greenpanel, he was associated with…

Gurugram: PickMyWork, a gig platform that assists digital businesses in acquiring end users (individual users and merchants), has announced its remarkable gig worker retention numbers for the year 2023. The platform has successfully retained an impressive 53% of its gig workers in the current year, a substantial increase from the previous year’s retention rate of 41%. Since its inception, PickMyWork has played an instrumental role in providing earning opportunities to 7 lakh gig workers to build a livelihood. In 2022, PickMyWork recorded an average monthly task completion rate of 11,984, demonstrating the platform’s active engagement within the gig economy. During this…

India: Janardan Tiwari, the former Founder and CEO of DataTrained, edtech company, recently launched HotelYaari with the goal of democratizing ownership of Hotel Suites and Holiday Homes.  HotelYaari enables investors to purchase hotel rooms, benefit from property appreciation, and receive a portion of the income generated from hotel room reservations. Janardan comes with more than 15 years of senior-level experience in the banking and edutech industry. He is widely renowned for his prowess in the edutech industry and has been the founder and CEO of DataTrained, India’s leading edtech organization. Commenting on his new venture, Janardan Tiwari, Founder of HotelYaari, said,…

Gurgaon: LISSUN, one of India’s largest mental health platforms, has raised $1.3M in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) & Rainmatter Capital (Zerodha Group). The round also saw participation from Existing investors Ivy Cap ventures, WFC, Growx ventures and other marquee angel investors. LISSUN has raised over $2.3 million to date in funding. The funds will be strategically allocated to enhance their technology and product offerings further, expand their services, and cultivate meaningful partnerships with healthcare institutions and other organizations.      LISSUN is a mental health tech platform providing full-stack emotional and mental health solutions and…

Bengaluru: Arjun Malhotra, the pioneer of the Indian IT industry, has been appointed the Board Chairman at Altysys, one of the fastest-growing Technology Services Startups in the healthcare domain. Arjun was cofounder of India’s earliest startup, HCL Group, taking it from a six-person “garage operation” to one of India’s largest Information Technology corporations.  Malhotra, acclaimed for his distinctive insights into the IT industry, was the first leading Indian entrepreneur to relocate to the USA he took over HCL’s US operations (now known as HCL Technologies) in 1989 and grew it to nearly $100 million in annual revenues. He has a long…

In a letter to Prakash Apte, the chairman of the board of directors, Mr. Kotak announced his resignation, adding that it is “with immediate effect” even though he still has a few months left. In the letter, Mr. Kotak stated, “I have thought about this choice for some time and believe this is the correct thing to do. “Succession at Kotak Mahindra Bank has been foremost on my mind since our Chairman, myself and Joint MD are all required to step down by year-end. I am keen to ensure a smooth transition by sequencing these departures. I initiate this process…

Pune: Amitabh Bachchan was named brand ambassador and the face of Gera Developments Pvt. Ltd (GDPL), the pioneers of the real estate business and the award-winning creators of premium residential and commercial projects in Pune, Goa, and California, last month. The decision to onboard the Bollywood superstar to represent the brand Gera came as a result of the commonality, brand relevance, standing in the market, and emotional appeal they possess with their respective audiences.  As part of the association, the real estate developer has unveiled a new, one-of-a-kind campaign featuring Amitabh Bachchan. The campaign encapsulates the superstar’s narration of beautiful performance…

New delhi: Sports, in various forms, have left an indelible mark on society, from the streets to school breaks, tournaments to friendly competitions, and even through television screens. The influence of sports extends beyond the playing field and touches lives deeply. This influence led to a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by sports enthusiasts, which led to the thought of Efficult, India’s pioneering direct-to-consumer brand, exclusively focused on innovative premium sportswear. With the belief that Every Passion Deserves Attention, EFFICULT is stepping into the sportswear industry to address the existing gaps. The market, though with options, lacked choices that…