New Delhi: The Indian Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC), in collaboration with the Bar Council of India’s IIULER, successfully hosted the 3rd Arbitrate in India Conclave, 2024 on 29th November 2024, at the India International Centre, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi. This landmark event commemorated IDRC’s fourth anniversary as a leading institutional arbitration centre in India and the Asia-Pacific region. Vienna International Arbitral Centre, Austria, joined hands with IDRC in organising the Conclave. The Conclave featured two insightful panel discussions India as a Hub for Institutional Arbitration: Ad-hoc v. Institutional Arbitration and Arbitration in Banking and Finance Disputes: The Way Forward.: The event…
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New Delhi: Annapurna Finance Private Limited (AFPL), a leading Micro & SME Finance institution in India, has raised $109.5 million through a multilateral syndicated social loan facility under the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) framework. The transaction was exclusively arranged by Standard Chartered Bank (SCB). The facility involved 10 reputed financial institutions from South East Asia, Middle East, and Africa. It was structured under a Social Financing framework which was reviewed and validated by S&P Global, supporting Annapurna’s focus on financial inclusion. There is a green-shoe option to raise an additional $40 million apart from the above-mentioned amount. The funds will…
New Delhi: FarmERP, a leader in the global Agri-Tech sector, serving agribusinesses across over 30 countries, has announced a significant upgrade to its SaaS-based ERP platform. Renowned for its end-to-end management of the agricultural value chain, the company now introduces three game-changing innovations: the AI-based Smart Search, the Governance Dashboard, and an enhanced Full-Fledged Finance Management Module. These features are designed to elevate productivity, streamline operations, and increase profitability for mid to large-sized farmers and agribusinesses. The new Governance Dashboard serves as a central hub, consolidating real-time data from all participating farms and contract farmers. This dashboard provides actionable insights…
New Delhi: Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, has appointed Gaurav Loomba as India’s Senior Director of Public Affairs. Gaurav joined Truecaller following a distinguished career as the AVP of Government and Public Affairs at Paytm, and he has also held positions at the National Payments Corporation of India and ICICI Bank. This appointment comes close on the heels of another seasoned industry veteran, Seema Jindal, joining from Bharti Airtel. Seema leads Truecaller’s Public Affairs mandate on the telecom business. With two decades of experience in financial services and digital payments, Gaurav was instrumental in fostering relationships with government and industry associations…
New Delhi: ZELIO Ebikes, a leading player in India’s electric two-wheeler market, has announced ambitious plans to expand its dealership network to 400 by March 2025. Currently, the company boasts 273 dealerships across 23 states and key cities, including West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Kerala, Kanyakumari, Tripura, and Bangalore. Building on its rapid growth, ZELIO aims to penetrate new regions by expanding its presence in Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh by March…
Mumbai: Currently, the Indian fashion scene is seeing an influx of brands. It is that time when brands are working to meet the various needs of the Indian market. With its extensive collection line that includes cargo pants and stylish denim jackets for men, one such brand is now creating a lot of buzz. Let’s get to know a little about this Mumbai brand, Peplos Jeans. Sana Praveen and Masoom Anwar founded the brand in 2019 as a result of an exclusive combination of fashion creativity and engineering know-how. The story of Peplos Jeans begins with two engineers who saw beyond…
New Delhi: Neuranics, a healthcare diagnostics startup, has successfully raised $700K USD funding in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The funds will be utilized for technology development and clinical validation, enabling the company to accelerate its mission to revolutionize blood diagnostics. Neuranics is developing a point-of-care blood analyzer capable of delivering complete blood count (CBC) results in less than 10 minutes using just a finger-prick sample. The device, designed for primary and emergency settings, offers low maintenance and high efficiency, making it a game-changer for the healthcare industry. Having accurate CBC results available immediately at the…
New Delhi: When Pratham Barot co-founded Zell Education in 2015, he had a clear vision: to bridge the gap between academic finance education and the real-world skills needed in the industry. As an ACCA top-ranker and someone with hands-on experience working at PwC, Pratham saw firsthand how the traditional education system wasn’t preparing students for the fast-paced, dynamic world of finance. That’s when he decided to create Zell Education, with a mission to offer practical, globally relevant finance courses. Starting Zell with just Rs. 10,000 might have seemed like a small step, but it was a giant leap for Pratham’s…
New Delhi: It all started with a 35-hour train ride from Patna to Mumbai, a journey that felt more like survival training than travel. Squished into a tiny RAC seat in sleeper class, I learned the value of personal space (and how little of it you can survive on!). Back then, I had just finished my 12th grade. Engineering didn’t work out, and Chartered Accountancy (CA) became my backup plan, mostly because it was affordable, and my sister was already doing it, so I had some guidance. Moving to Mumbai wasn’t just about a change of address; it was a…
Mumbai: The vibrant streets of Old Delhi, steeped in history and bursting with tantalising aromas, come alive in the heart of Mumbai with the grand opening of ‘Purani Delhi Ka Zaaika’. This one-of-a-kind dining destination brings the rich heritage and culinary treasures of Delhi straight to the Maximum City, promising an unforgettable gastronomic journey curated by the capital’s finest chefs. ‘Purani Delhi Ka Zaaika’ is an ode to the timeless flavours of Nizaami cuisine. From the robust spices sourced straight from Chandni Chowk to the intricate techniques honed in the bustling kitchens of Old Delhi, every element is crafted to…
