Author: Rahul Mehra
News Editor

New Delhi: GoMechanic, a force in the automotive service industry, has overcome challenges to reaffirm its commitment to make a strong comeback. GoMechanic has emerged stronger, charting a new course after the strategic acquisition guided by Stride Ventures and led by the Lifelong Group in partnership with Servizzy. This swift strategic acquisition empowered the brand to retain its loyal customer base and continue providing employment and opportunities within the highly unorganised car repair industry in India. Today, GoMechanic has established a strong presence with garages, one at every 5 kilometres in major metro cities such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi,…

New Delhi: Smt. Parminder Chopra has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) by Govt. of India w.e.f. 14th August 2023. Previously, she held the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), w.e.f 01.06.2023 and was Director (Finance), PFC since 01.07.2020. With this, Smt. Chopra becomes the first woman to lead India’s largest NBFC, PFC.  During her term as Director (Finance), she spearheaded the Finance Division, leading to the highest Net Profit, highest Net worth and lowest NPA levels. Such robust financial performance has also facilitated PFC getting the highest status of “Maharatna”.…

New Delhi: By the end of this decade, state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is investing Rs 1 lakh crore in low-carbon energy opportunities, including green hydrogen and renewables, as it looks to transform into a low-carbon energy player; the company said. In a statement, India’s largest crude oil and natural gas producer stated it had detailed a “roadmap to scale up its low-carbon energy portfolio significantly.” The company has aligned itself with India’s ambitious goals. It wholeheartedly contributes to the country’s aim to curtail carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes and reduce carbon intensity by 45 per cent by 2030.…

New Delhi: IVM Podcasts, India’s leading podcasting network, has announced an insightful and captivating podcast series titled A Century Of Stories. The podcast is set to launch on August 14, 2023, and promises to take listeners on an immersive journey through India’s rich history. The podcast will be hosted by Kunal Vijayakar, a multifaceted figure renowned as a broadcaster, food writer, author, actor, and television personality. A Century Of Stories stands as an exceptional voyage, expertly curated to unveil both familiar and hidden narratives of India. Kunal’s unique storytelling prowess will seamlessly transport listeners through time, offering a captivating perspective on India’s history. With…

Noida: 99 Pancakes, India’s first QSR in the pancake segment, has created an innovative menu dedicated to India’s favourite animated supercop, Little Singham, on his birthday. The specially curated menu is named “Little Singham Ka Blockbuster Birthday”. The QSR brand is celebrating the birthday of the popular cartoon character Little Singham from August 15 to August 25. A fun-filled celebration is in store for Little Singham’s birthday with a variety of unique treats and delights, including Panja Attack Pancakes, Atta Majhi Satakli Waffles, and Sher Ka Dum Hot Chocolate. These special pancakes are available at a discount of 30%, while the waffles and Hot Chocolate…

New Delhi: Barco, a global technology leader that develops networked visualisation solutions for the entertainment, enterprise, and healthcare markets, has announced the appointment of Rajeeva Lochan Sharma as the Managing Director of Barco India. He succeeds Rajiv Bhalla, who decided to move on from Barco after successfully growing the India footprint for the company over a period of seven years. In his previous role, Rajeeva has been working as Vice President of Operations & Special Projects at Barco India and has been associated with the company for over 20 years now in different roles and has been a strong contributor to…

Maharashtra: Bizpay has raised an undisclosed amount in a Seed Round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The company plans to use 20% of the funds for product development, 60% for marketing, and 20% for other purposes.      BizPay is a mobile-first expense management software suite offering automated corporate prepaid cards, apps, and services to help businesses stay within budget, ensure policy compliance, and provide real-time spending visibility for managers.      Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) has so far invested over INR 550 Cr across 170+ deals. Bizpay offers a prepaid card solution integrated with advanced SaaS software, enabling corporates to…

New Delhi: POD World, a leading full-stack fundraising platform, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking SaaS tool, PitchPager. Designed to empower founders and entrepreneurs, PitchPager transforms the way business information is presented, offering a concise and visually captivating OnePage format that enhances investor engagement and interest. Founders from diverse sectors invest considerable time, energy, and resources into creating impactful pitches. However, the limitations of text-based pitches often result in lackluster responses from potential investors. PitchPager addresses this challenge head-on, offering founders a convenient solution. By inputting their business data, entrepreneurs can effortlessly generate a compelling OnePage pitch ready…

Mumbai: Mumbai is upgrading with a number of mega infrastructure projects currently being undertaken across the MMR which promises to change the entire dynamics of the real estate sector in Mumbai and the surrounding region. These infra projects will improve connectivity and reduce travel time significantly for commuters. Due to these developments, we are seeing a number of new affordable residential locations in the MMR emerging, giving fresh hopes to home seekers to ultimately fulfil their dreams of owning a home. Top 10 selling projects in Palghar sold 250 units worth Rs. 59 cr in April to June 2023 Price appreciation…

New Delhi: Beyond Imagination Technologies (BIT), a blockchain/Web 3.0 technology company, announces a pilot project with the Indian Army to revolutionize veteran communication management. This collaboration combines blockchain technology and the domain knowledge of the Indian Army to enhance communication processes for veterans, ensuring information integrity, security, currentness and correctness of data. The platform employs encryption and decentralized data storage for a tamper-proof environment, bolstering trust, visibility to control centers and data mining. BIT provides the flagship solution BitMemoir to Indian Army, offering digital certificates/credentials, NFTs as souvenirs, dynamic NFTs, and NFT-based loyalty programs. Backed by blockchain technology, the platform negates…