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New Delhi: Velocity, India’s leading cash-flow-based financing platform, has earmarked 200 Cr in 2025 to support and accelerate growth in the restaurant and cloud kitchen ecosystem across India. The fund is specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by F&B brands and help them grow. F&B brands often struggle to secure financing from traditional sources like banks and NBFCs. Recognizing this gap, Velocity offers cash-flow-based financing, enabling restaurants and cloud kitchens to effectively manage capital expenditure, and working capital, open new outlets, purchase equipment, and launch sub-brands under existing ones without impacting operational profits. India’s food delivery and dining-out…

New Delhi: Skydo, a leading cross-border payments platform, has received Amazon’s Payment Service Provider (PSP) approval. This makes Skydo one of the first homegrown platforms to offer seamless international payments for lakhs of Indian exporters selling on Amazon’s global marketplaces. With this, exporters on Amazon can receive their international payouts through Skydo securely and cost-effectively. Skydo is partnered with HDFC Bank and is compliant with RBI regulations. Through their payment solutions, Skydo has already empowered over 10,000 Indian exporters to receive their international payments seamlessly. Amazon has recently announced plans to enable over USD 80 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports…

New Delhi: Khalsa E-Vehicle Pvt. Ltd, Muzaffarnagar-based India’s leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced its participation at the 21st EV EXPO to be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi starting December 20 to 22, 2024. At the event, Khalsa EV Stall will be showcasing its latest line of vehicles, scheduled to be inaugurated by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Honorable Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India. Known for its e-rickshaws and e-carts, Khalsa EV has been manufacturing battery-operated vehicles for the last 10 years. At the Expo, Khalsa E-Vehicle will also be launching its new Electric Auto in the…

New Delhi: Quest Global, a leading global product engineering services company, is proud to announce that Aparna Pai, General Manager & Head of Global HR Operations has won the ‘Best HR Shared Services Leader’ Award at the 15th Edition of Shared Services Summit by UBS Forums. The award recognized the efforts of Aparna, who leads Quest Global’s 35-member HR Shared Services team in supporting 20,000 engineers located across 18 countries. Established in 2019, the Shared Services Summit and Awards strive to recognize HR leaders who display excellence and innovation in their field. The jury bestowed the honor on Aparna at…

New Delhi: Indian startups have gone through many transformations in the last few years. Many startups have gone bankrupt, while others have become unicorns. Among them are food delivery giants and electric vehicle leaders. These startups are using technology to grow and stand out in their fields. Here are some of the top 9 companies that have unveiled their IPOs or are planning their IPO debut for the year 2024. Swiggy (Bundl Technologies) Valuation: ₹50,000-60,000 crore Swiggy is an Indian online food ordering and delivery company. Founded in 2014, Swiggy is headquartered in Bangalore and operates in more than 580 Indian cities, as of July 2023. Besides food…

New Delhi: ARCON, a leading provider of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions and a member of the Oracle Partner Network, today announced the integration of ARCON’s PAM solution with Oracle Access Governance, a cloud-native Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) service. This combined solution aims to enhance security infrastructure and streamline management for enterprises worldwide. This integration of ARCON’s PAM solution with Oracle Access Governance will protect enterprises by addressing the critical need to secure privileged access to IT resources and will enable organizations to centrally manage and monitor privileged access across all systems, databases, and applications. “We are thrilled to…

New Delhi: UBON, India’s premier consumer electronics and accessories brand, has once again set a new benchmark in audio technology with the introduction of the CL-120 earphones. Designed to provide an unmatched listening experience, the CL-120 comes equipped with advanced Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) technology and a built-in Equalizer, delivering exceptional sound quality and clarity in every use case. The CL-120 earphones are a true testament to UBON’s dedication to combining innovation and user comfort. Its Environmental Noise Cancellation technology significantly reduces background noise, making it ideal for attending calls in busy environments or enjoying immersive music. The built-in Equalizer…

New Delhi: Alyve Health, India’s fastest-growing health-tech platform, reimagined workplace well-being by joining forces with CaratLane (a Tata product). The partnership reflects CaratLane’s ethos of caring for its employees, ensuring they are equipped to lead healthy and fulfilling lives and are supported in building good habits while they achieve their professional goals. It also highlights Alyve Health’s mission to promote healthier living and empower employers to prioritize employee well-being. Together, the two organizations are setting a benchmark for inculcating a culture of a healthier, stronger, more productive workforce and building a future where employee health is at the forefront of…

Chennai: The transitional style is a mixture of traditional and contemporary design that creates timeless visual aesthetics in your house.  The transitional style became a hot trend in late 2024. The following are design ideas for revamping your home into a transitional-style abode in 2025. Curvilinear Furniture In Living Rooms: Curvilinear furniture is the combination of straight lines and soft curves. By decorating your room with curvilinear furniture, you combine traditional and modern aesthetics under one roof. Having combined modern and traditional characteristics in your curvilinear furniture, layering your living room with various textures makes it more welcoming. For instance,…

Chennai: While real estate investment, like investing in apartments in Pondicherry, may be a prudent move when it comes to choosing between Villas and apartments, you should consider multiple aspects before making an investment decision. In the first place, a villa typically looks opulent, surrounded by large open land, and offers exclusivity and solitude. On the other hand, an apartment can be cost-effective compared to a villa and offer a slew of amenities like parking, gyms, access to community engagement spaces, security and comfort. Typically, villas are scarce and, therefore, attract better resale value/rental value. Pros and Cons of Villa…