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Noida, 14.02.2023: Domino’s Pizza, India’s largest pizza chain plays cupid this Valentine’s Day. The brand has announced the launch of its first-ever heart-shaped pizza.

Gen Z and millennials are often known to express their love through food, and the brand has found the perfect way for the customers to celebrate their loved ones with the launch of the heart-shaped pizza. The brand, known for making moments of togetherness filled with love, laughter, and deliciousness, aims to capture the hearts of its young consumers with this occasion-led offering.

The limited-edition product launch is supported by a special social media campaign, ahead of Valentine’s Day for people who are determined to make no commitments. It is an illustration of how dating has changed to be more fluid. The campaign #SayItWithAPizza showcases this aspect of the dating arena including all the confusion and gushing that comes along with it.

In a three-part Instagram reel series highlighting the protagonists’ experience of ‘situationship’, the brand speaks to millennials and Gen Z in a language, attitude and format that resonates with them. In order to create an immersive experience for the audience and lead them to root for the couple, the campaign created Instagram accounts for the characters. In the campaign, Domino’s acts as the catalyst to elevate a romantic relationship between two people over the course of their pizza orders and culminate into an expression of commitment.

Speaking of the campaign and the launch of the heart-shaped pizza, Sandeep Anand, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Domino’s Pizza India, says, “We have always positioned Domino’s as the perfect companion for special moments and creating an experience for those who share a pizza, whether it be family, friends or more. It celebrates relationships – whether they are labelled or not. For those who aren’t sure, valentine’s is the perfect time to #SayItWithAPizza. The campaign has taken a unique spin on a story relatable to all the younglings out there in a situationship”.

The all-new limited edition heart shaped pizza is available to order in two variants: Veg Tomato Pizza and Chicken Pepperoni Pizza

in regular size and can be ordered at Domino’s restaurants as well as online via the Domino’s app. It will be available for a limited period between 12th February and 14th February 2023 in top metropolitan cities, viz., Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata.

New Delhi; 14th February 2023: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, hosted the inaugural edition of the International Aluminium Conference 2023 on 9th & 10th February 2023, at its operations in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Held in partnership with the Aluminium Association of India, the event featured the who’s who of the global aluminium industry and allied sectors, with nearly 400 customers and industry leaders from across 13 countries in attendance. Themed on ‘Making India the Aluminium Capital of the World’, the International Aluminium Conference was conceived as India’s largest B2B platform for facilitating greater collaboration amongst players in the aluminium manufacturing value chain, industry forums and the government.

The roster of participating companies includes Siemens (Germany), ABB (Switzerland), REEL ALUMINIUM (Canada) and Simonsen (Denmark), in addition to representatives from domestic giants such as Indian Oil, Ultratech and Grundfos who displayed their industry solutions as part of the exhibition.

Experts and industry leaders from aluminium manufacturing companies, customers, business partners and technology providers, came together for nearly 45 in-depth technical sessions from industry experts operating in wide-ranging domains such as leading technologies in aluminium manufacturing, electric mobility, smart engineering and digital technologies. For instance, Mr. Matthieu Arlettaz, CEO – R&D Carbon (Switzerland), spoke on ‘World Class Smelters – Key Performance Indicators with Benchmark Anodes’, while Mr. Dagoberto Schubert Severo, Director of CAETE (Brazil), spoke on ‘Recent Numerical Simulation Innovations in the Aluminium Smelting Industry’.

Customers, suppliers, and industry players interested in partnering for the upcoming Vedanta Aluminium Park took part as well. The two-day event also featured an international exhibition by over 30 companies hailing from the aluminium sector and associate industries, showcasing their technological and manufacturing capabilities.

Another highlight of the conference was the launch of Vedanta’s 12 mm Aluminium Wire Rod that is set to cater to the needs of the global electricals industry. The 12 mm wire rods are the latest addition to Vedanta’s top-of-the-line offerings in the wire rod segment, which include 7.6 mm, 9.5 mm and 15 mm EC-grade wire rods, alloy wire rods (8xxx series) and flip coils. With a production capacity of 560 kilo tonnes, Vedanta Aluminium is the largest producer of high-quality electrical conductor (EC) grade wire rods, widely used in producing wire and cables for transmission & distribution networks, coils & windings, and heating & cooling tube, among others.

The vibrant showcase of Odisha’s rich art and culture at the conference was an added attraction for the delegates. Set up in partnership with the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS), the cultural showcase also featured artisans who did live demonstrations and exhibits of their artwork, such as Saura paintings and Dhokra art. In addition, as a display of Odisha’s vibrant culture, there were live performances by classical dancers and musicians as part of cultural events.

Sharing his views about the event, Mr Rahul Sharma, CEO – Aluminium Business, Vedanta Limited, said, “We are delighted to have hosted some of the world’s most innovative minds, experts in the metal & manufacturing field, and key players in the aluminium manufacturing value-chain at our mega aluminium smelter in Jharsuguda. This confluence of thought leaders and industry stalwarts has paved the way for new opportunities in international collaborations and insightful exchange of ideas & best practices to bring about a step change in the manufacturing excellence and sustainability of the aluminium industry. With insightful takeaways from the maiden edition of the International Aluminium Conference, we look forward to working with our customers, partners, and stakeholders to make India the Aluminium Capital of the world.”

Sharing her experience, Petra Mühlen, CEO, SpectraFlow Analytics Ltd., (Switzerland) said “I am very happy that I took the opportunity to attend the conference which was hosted here by the Vedanta team. I have to say that I travel a lot, I see a lot of conferences worldwide but this one was nicely and expertly organized. It was very nice to see peak attendance from the Indian producers and have a lot of interesting interactions. Thank you very much that you provided the opportunity in a beautiful place and made this a memorable moment.”

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.27 million tonnes in FY22. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow. www.vedantaaluminium.com

Mumbai, February 14, 2023: To celebrate the 2023 Valentine, Vietjet organized a Gala Night to award their iconic “Love Connection 2023” for 77 Indian couples in Mumbai, India. The list of winners is published on the website: https://loveconnection.vietjetair.com

After more than 4 months of competition, the show has attracted more than 150,000 views of couples from all over India with countless unique romantic love stories. Overcoming hundreds of competitors, with a romance characterized by unique storytelling, 77 couples deserved to be the winners of this year’s Program with prizes of air tickets and romantic honeymoons at Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc – famous cultural, economic and tourist centers of Vietnam with departure time from February 13, 2023, to June 30, 2023 (*). In particular, couples will experience the world’s leading accommodation service provided by Vietjet’s partners including Vin Pearl, Ana Mandara, Royal Ha Long, and Furama..

Representing the winning pairs, the couple Manubha – Asha said, “The gift from Vietjet is meaningful, embellishing the love story nurtured from childhood friendship full of memories. You hope that Vietjet will continue to accompany the Indian people to bring good flight services, especially to young people in the near future.”

Speaking at the Gala Night, Vietjet Vice President, Mr. Do Xuan Quang, congratulated the winning couples and shared, “Love Connection is a special program designed by Vietjet to give Indians opportunities to fly with Vietjet. It is also the airline’s gratitude to the love and support of Indian passengers during the time. He hopes that Vietjet will be able to serve more Indian tourists for their Vietnam arrival, especially couples in their vacations to explore the beauty of Vietnam; and create significant contributions to the bilateral cooperation relationship between Vietnam and India in various fields”.

Vietjet is currently the airline with the most routes between Vietnam and India on direct flights connecting Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang with New Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad – the largest cities of India.

(*) Terms and Conditions applied.

Data is the new gold. Irrespective of a company’s size, data protection is imperative for all business strategies and daily operations. In fact, it is now required by law in many nations. In 2022, the average global cost of a data breach had risen to $8.24 million; this increase was attributed to higher regulatory fines as well as the pandemic’s effects on remote work.

Since work environments have changed from the office to our homes, cybersecurity has become a top priority for businesses across all industries. Cybersecurity firms and their professionals work around the clock to stay one step ahead of hackers as they try to take advantage of vulnerable systems and devise inventive new ways to breach networks.

The use of these cybersecurity companies’ services is essential for preserving the security of priceless data and infrastructure because a large number of businesses are devoting a significant amount of operational focus to digital transformation. Here are some of our suggestions for the top cybersecurity technology providers worldwide.

• Noventiq

Noventiq is a leading cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions provider present in over 50 countries. Noventiq’s services span the Aerospace & Defence, Banking, Capital Markets, Communications & Media, Health, and Oil & Gas industries. The company connects 150,000+ organisations from all sectors with 6,000+ best-in-class IT vendors, along with its own services and solutions, to allow, facilitate, and accelerate digital transformation for the businesses of its customers.

• Fortinet

Fortinet (FTNT) was in the number two slot last year, and we see no need to change that this year. Despite sales clearing the $4 billion mark, analysts are projecting a 35% annual growth rate for the next five years. The network security vendor is another that doesn’t shy away from rigorous testing, landing the company on 16 of our top cybersecurity software and hardware lists. Fortinet is strongest in its core network security area but boasts strength in other key security areas like SIEM and EDR.

Unsurprisingly, Fortinet has turned its networking expertise into leadership positions in adjacent markets like SD-WAN. Customer satisfaction ratings are high in key areas like product capabilities, value, ease of use and support, which have given it inroads into small business markets too. Analysts have also lauded the company, joining Palo Alto and others in frequent appearances in Gartner Magic Quadrants and Forrester Wave reports. Here are the eSecurity Planet top product lists that Fortinet has made:

• One Trust

With revenue up roughly 200% since our last update, OneTrust has backed up its early promise as few startups can. With annual revenue estimated at $669 million, the $933 million that venture investors have sunk into OneTrust is beginning to look like a bargain, and its $5.3 billion “unicorn” valuation is reasonable. In the crazy market for cybersecurity startups, OneTrust is starting to resemble a blue-chip company. The 7-year-old privacy compliance technology startup has ridden data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA to rapid growth and high rankings on our risk management, third-party risk management, and hot cybersecurity startup lists.

• Proofpoint

Proofpoint cleared the $1 billion revenue mark before being taken private by Thomas Bravo in 2021. Proofpoint has made securing end users its focus, and the Sunnyvale-based company’s SECaaS product portfolio made five of our top product lists, including CASB, data loss prevention (DLP), zero trust, threat intelligence and email gateways. The company provides email protection, network sandboxing, security awareness training, cloud protection and more. Its move into security awareness training via the 2018 acquisition of Wombat Security put the company in a good position to address the biggest security vulnerability of all: the mistakes made by a company’s end users.

• Intruder

Intruder is a cybersecurity company that operates globally, it helps organizations minimize their attack exposure by providing state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions. Intruder’s product is a cloud-based vulnerability scanner that finds security weaknesses across the whole digital infrastructure. Offering robust security checks, continuous monitoring and an intuitive-to-use platform, Intruder keeps businesses of all sizes safe from hackers. Since its inception in 2015, Intruder has been awarded multiple accolades and was selected for GCHQ’s Cyber Accelerator

India – February 14, 2023: Fore scout’s Vedere Labs, today released its research report on Deep Lateral Movement: how advanced adversaries can move laterally among devices at the controller level – also known as Purdue level 1 or L1 – of OT networks. This is the first systematic study into deep lateral movement, a type of infiltration method adopted by attackers to gain deep access to industrial control systems and cross often overlooked security perimeters, allowing them to perform highly granular and stealthy manipulations as well as override functional and safety limitations.

This research demonstrates that there is a lot of ‘network crawl space’, that is, space that is not on asset owners’ radars, such as links that run between security zones at deep system levels that might not receive the attention they deserve. To close these gaps, an L1 device that sits between segments still needs a corresponding perimeter security profile.

Commenting on the latest research, Daniel dos Santos, Head of Security Research at Forescout, said, “Unsecure OT L1 devices often become the target of cyber attackers through deep lateral movement, largely due to gateways enable direct communications between L1 devices on the edge and cloud platforms amidst the rise of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) that potentially exposes the soft underbelly created by limited perimeters beyond the traditional hardening at the intermediate Purdue levels. Our research deeply assesses the issue, which also provides the cybersecurity community with methods to mitigate risk.”

In the proof-of-concept developed for this research, Vedere Labs uses two new vulnerabilities that we are publicly disclosing for the first time: CVE-2022-45788 and CVE-2022-45789. They allow for remote code execution (RCE) and authentication bypass, respectively, on Schneider Electric Modicon programmable logic controllers (PLCs) – one of the most popular families of PLCs in the world, used in several critical infrastructure sectors. These issues were found as part of our OT: ICEFALL research in 2022 but were not disclosed then at the request of the vendor. More details about the issues are available on Schneider Electric’s advisories SEVD-2023-010-05 and SEVD-2023-010-06.

“There is little prior work on lateral movement for L1 devices, which has primarily focused on worms moving between identical L1 devices on the same segment or upstream hacking to L2 and above (e.g., from a PLC to an engineering workstation). We hope that with this new research, we increase the cybersecurity community’s understanding of deep lateral movement and how to mitigate attacks,” said Jos Wetzels, Security Researcher at Vedere Labs.

OT L1 devices such as PLCs are notoriously insecure. RCE has been demonstrated against many of them using techniques such as insecure engineering interfaces (see OT: ICEFALL), malicious logic or firmware downloads and memory corruption vulnerabilities (see Project Memoria). Additionally, malware such as TRITON has shown that real-world threat actors are both capable of and interested in developing such capabilities.

The newly uncovered issues, summarized below, only affect the Modicon PLC Unity line. CVE-2022-45788 is an example of RCE via an undocumented memory write operation, while CVE-2022-45788 exemplifies a broken authentication scheme. As we explain in the technical report and demonstrate in the proof-of-concept for L1 lateral movement, when combined, these vulnerabilities can lead to RCE on Modicon Unity PLCs.

With the access attackers achieve through deep lateral movement, things might become possible that magnify the impact of an attack. Mitigating the risks of deep lateral movement requires a careful blend of network monitoring to detect adversaries as early as possible, visibility into often overlooked security perimeters at the lower Purdue levels, and hardening the most interconnected and exposed devices.

While you plan the most out-of-the-world date with your partner, here are some expert tips from Ankur Rastogi, Head of Collection, Bata India, on how to ace your Valentine’s date look with the right footwear.

Sneak in some Love

If your partner is a sneakerhead, then this is just the footwear you need for your casual day out. Impress your partner with the right balance of comfort and romance in these chunky pink and white sneakers. Whether it’s a coffee date, a pizza binge or a romantic hike, a good pair of kicks is all you need. Don’t worry if you are running late, these shoes will help you run for your love!

I Formally Declare

Going out for a fine-dine date with your loved one? This pair of light brown shoes is just what you need. The sleek lace and pointy toes are the right amount of edgy for your fine dining soirée. So, suit up and amp up your look with the pair of Hush Puppies Light Brown Formal shoes to woo your partner this Valentine’s!

Head Over Heels

Heels are the date night classic. Be it that sizzling neon suit or the classic black dress, you can never go wrong with some glamorous heels. After all the fuss with your outfits and makeup, don’t forget that footwear could make or break your ensemble! Get yourself some kitten heels, pumps, or platforms for that matter, and amp up the look to a complete 100.

You Make Me Blush

Who said you have to compromise on glamour just because you don’t want to put on a pair of heels? This pair of blush flats is the perfect example of glam meets comfort. The strap is intricately sequined in accents of purple, white and gold to add to the glimmer of your ensemble. A pair of flats like these can make sure you breeze through your date and also make heads turn!

Slip in love

Slip-ons are the epitome of cool comfort. These tan slip-ons are here to express your ‘easy-breezy, cuddle-squeezy’ love for your significant other. Whether you choose a jacket, hoodie, or even a semi-formal look, they can elevate any look with a cool style quotient.

Mumbai, 14th February 2023:InsuranceDekho, India’s leadingInsurtech player, today said it has raised $150 million in Series A funding consisting of a mix of equity and debt, the largest ever series A round by an Indian Insurtech company. The equity round was led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and TVS Capital Funds with participation from Investcorp, Avataar Ventures, and LeapFrog Investments.

InsuranceDekho was founded by Ankit Agrawal and IshBabbar in 2016. Since its inception, the company has seen significant premium growth and aims to achieve annualized premium run rate of INR 3,500 crores by March 2023.

The latest funding will be used to scale up InsuranceDekho’s product and technology functions, expand to new markets, launch new innovative products in the health and life categories, grow the company’s Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (MSME) insurance business, strengthen its leadership team and pursue inorganic growth opportunities.

Ankit Agrawal, CEO and Co-founder, InsuranceDekho, said: “We need to go beyond the urban regions when it comes to insurance penetration in the country. To realize our goal of democratizing insurance for the general public, we are expanding our reach and will continue to build on our tech-based solutions and empowered advisors so that they can serve every village and region of India by the end of the year. India is on the verge of a revolution in insurance, and InsuranceDekho is well positioned to meet the insurance needs of every Indian.”

IshBabbar, CTO and Co-founder, InsuranceDekho, said: “Insurance distribution in India is a complex problem that needs innovative solutions. The fundraise will enable us to deploy scalable Insurtech solutions in the areas of data analytics, Artificial Intelligence, last mile servicing and claims management while keeping customer experience at the core of everything.”

India’s current insurance penetration is 4.2%[1] of GDP compared to 12%[2] in the USA and 7%2 globally. Almost 85%1 of India’s existing insurance premium is centered in the metros and Tier 1 cities. InsuranceDekho aims to change that. As part of its mission to provide access to insurance throughout the country, InsuranceDekho gets 82% of its premium from Tier 2 and beyond regions. It is present in more than 1,300 towns covering 98% of pin codes in India and is working towards establishing 100% penetration in the country.

By the end of this calendar year, InsuranceDekho aims to have more than 200,000 insurance advisors active on its platform. In (Interstate) ID is expanding its team very aggressively and aims to have a network of (XX) insurance advisors in near future. Typically, most InsuranceDekho insurance advisors observe a threefold[3] increase in total household income within six months of being associated with the company. The advisor’s ability to earn more allows them to significantly improve the quality of living for their families.

InsuranceDekho works with most insurance providers and has direct integration with 46 insurance companies across India offering more than 380 insurance products including 175 products for health and life. InsuranceDekho intends to expand its portfolio by offering more products in near future.

Haitong Securities India acted as the sole financial advisor to the fundraising.

Amit Jain, CEO and Co-founder, CarDekho Group, said: “Celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and thriving on the robust value system, CarDekho Group has promoted the culture of being a ‘House of Founders’ who have fostered various disruptive ideas and propelled these businesses to the orbit of sustainable growth with profitability. It’s heartening to see that InsuranceDekho under Ankit’s leadership, has come a long way as it continues to disrupt the Insurtech space in India by leveraging its unparalleled unit economics, the best technology, phenomenal partner practices, and innovation to set new benchmarks in stakeholder experience.”

RajatSood, a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management said: “Technological innovation is transforming the Indian insurance industry by making coverage more accessible and affordable. InsuranceDekho has demonstrated a proven ability to bring new-to-insurance channel partners to their platform, while empowering them through technology-based solutions and working closely with insurers. We look forward to leveraging our global domain expertise and supporting the management team in its expansion to provide broader coverage and more solutions nationwide.”

Praveen Sridharan, Partner, TVS Capital Funds said: “Though insurance is vital for the financial security of everyone, its penetration is still at 4.2% of Indian GDP compared to a global overage of 7.4%. The key for this is to access the middle and lower middle-income class—the next 400 million—living in the next 1000 towns of India. InsuranceDekho, with its agency model and digital DNA, offers a powerful mechanism for this penetration to expand. We are convinced of the InsuranceDekho model. Of course, we always back founders who can demonstrate bringing alpha and were impressed with Ankit and the team basis their execution capability, operational excellence, and superior technology skills. We are delighted to partner in their journey of enabling access to insurance products to the 600,000 villages of India.”

VarunLaul , Partner, Investcorp said: “InsuranceDekho has adopted a very innovative approach in addressing the underserved insurance industry in India, under the leadership of Ankit and Ish. This is Investcorp’s first investment into the Indian Insurtech market and we are excited to support InsuranceDekho in its journey to make insurance more readily available to people.”

Nishant Rao, Founding Partner of Avataar Ventures added: “We are big believers of the immense growth opportunity from better serving Bharat. The pandemic also taught us all the precious value of life and the adverse impact of disrupted household financials. In Ankit and team, we found the unique combination of the best tech, the right culture and deep operational rigor required to create innovative insurance offerings needed for the Tier 3+ markets – key to unlocking success here differs greatly from metro India. GivenAvataar’s Operating VC model, we will work closely with the InsuranceDekho team to deliver on its ambitious growth goals!”

Stewart Langdon, Partner, LeapFrog Investments, said: “InsuranceDekho is leading the way in the Indian Insurtech space, equipping consumers across the country with access to insurance, providing families with the tools to improve their financial security. This investment aligns with LeapFrog’s impact objectives to enhance financial inclusion in underserved communities by protecting families from incidents that could contribute to them falling into poverty. We are pleased to have contributed to what is the largest ever Series A fundraise by an India Insurtech business, and to continue to support the business on its impressive journey.”

Bangalore, India. Power management company Eaton participates in the 14th edition of Aero India 2023—biennial Aero show and aviation exhibition in India from February 13–17, 2023, at Bengaluru’s Yelahanka Air Force Station. With a footprint spread across 41 global facilities, Eaton’s Aerospace Group manufactures hydraulic, fuel, oxygen, air conveyance, electrical, motion control, and engine solutions; and serves the leading OEMs in the industry.

Commenting on Eaton’s presence in India, Desmond Goh, Managing Director – Asia Pacific, Aerospace Group, Eaton, says, “Eaton has been in the Indian skies for decades. Eaton’s Aerospace Group takes pride in being a distinct contributor to the growth of both military and commercial aviation sectors, along with the platforms being introduced to these markets by global OEMs. Eaton in India is uniquely positioned to serve as a strategic location to enhance Eaton’s global competitiveness.”

During the 5-day expo, Eaton will showcase a diverse range of its advanced sustainable aerospace technologies and products, which include conveyance, electromechanical actuators, engine solutions, hydraulic pumps and motors, and fuel systems.

Nikhil Joshi, Country Manager, Aerospace Group, Eaton, India, adds, “Aero India Expo is one of the largest congregations for players in the aerospace industry. Platforms like these are instrumental in enabling businesses to explore the latest product and technology trends in the industry. Our participation exhibits Eaton’s commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient solutions for the Aero segment.”

Eaton’s aerospace footprint in India includes two manufacturing plants in Coimbatore and Bangalore, three sales offices in Coimbatore, Bangalore, and Delhi, and engineering support from Pune. In the aerospace industry, Eaton’s portfolio includes hydraulic, fuel, oxygen, air conveyance, electrical, motion control, and engine solutions, as well as aftermarket service and support. Eaton serves commercial and military aerospace, marine, and defense markets worldwide.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably, and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society.

Founded in 1911, 2023 marks Eaton’s 100th anniversary of being listed on the New York Stock Exchange. We reported revenues of $20.8 billion in 2022 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

India, 14th February 2023– Bengaluru-based fintech startup, CheQ Digital Pvt Ltd, has announced the public launch of its flagship CheQ app, after a successful beta campaign that saw it clock INR 60 Crore worth of transactions in 30 days.

Starting today, users will be able to download the CheQ app (available on Android & iOS) and join a waitlist. Once on the waitlist, they can unlock early access by referring 2 more users to the app. To incentivize early adopters, the company is offering 100 CheQ Chips as a signup bonus and an additional 100 chips on every successful referral.

CheQ Chips are the app’s in-app currency received as a reward for every payment on CheQ. They can be redeemed for vouchers from the top 40 brands in the country or converted to cash & taken to the bank. The beta period saw more than 16,000 vouchers being redeemed by users, with those from Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Swiggy & Zomato being the most popular.

Commenting on the launch of the waitlist, Aditya Soni, Founder & CEO, CheQ said, “We are thrilled with the results of our beta program, which saw more than 7,000 active users make over 45,000 transactions over a short period of time. This success far surpassed our original goal of onboarding 500 users and serves as a huge confidence boost for us. With the launch of our waitlist, we take our first step toward making CheQ India’s best credit repayment platform.”

Founded in 2022, CheQ aims to help users understand, manage and leverage credit in ways that augment their lifestyle choices. And while doing so, make the experience fun and rewarding. The CheQ app will allow users to pay their credit card bills, loan EMIs from one place and get 1% back as CheQ Chips on every payment.

The company raised $10 million in July 2022 in a seed round that saw participation from marquee investors like 3one4 Capital, Venture Highway, Multiply Ventures, Mars Shot Ventures, and Veda VC.

New Delhi, February 14, 2023: PokerBaazi, India’s biggest poker platform, today announced the launch of their latest and biggest app update of the year with their campaign #UpGreat. The new update will bring in an improved and refreshed way to enhance the user experience on the PokerBaazi app. The company’s last major app update came in May 2021 with the rollout of version 2.0 which was an entirely new product based on the latest tech stack. While the company has added more to it with follow-up app updates since PokerBaazi 3.0 is more focused on bringing powerful yet meaningful enhancements to make the Poker gameplay experience more engaging and immersive.

Staying true to its launch campaign called #UpGreat, this version of the Poker app delights its customers with a new animation engine that brings the game animations much closer to a real-life experience. Along with this, the brand’s in-house technology team has ensured further ease of use for its users by enhancing its UX design on both app navigation and gameplay screens. It has also featured a new and innovative game format called ‘All-in or Fold’ which is expected to drive more user engagement.

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Navkiran Singh, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, of Baazi Games said, “While working backward and analyzing user interaction at every stage of the game, we brought in several improvisations in the entire user journey to deliver a whole new experience to our users. Technology is a driver in the product industry today and with our motto of ‘never stop improving’, we love to constantly innovate and improvise. Our users have shown immense love for our product and today, I am really proud that we are delivering this truly #UpGreat update to them.”

The latest app version comes with powerful tech upgrades which provide 2x game loading speed while consuming up to 50% lesser CPU consumption.

Avneet Rana, Co-founder at Baazi Games, who also heads the product & technology, said, “Being a multiplayer gaming platform, a fast and seamless user interface (UI) is a key element and tech innovations to improve the gameplay experience by incorporating the finest design and UX details has been one of the USPs of this update. A considerably better app performance, added engagement features, and a new game format will not just entertain our existing users but also engage the users who join our platform new. ”

PokerBaazi has been at the forefront of technological advancements from the very outset. As India’s leading Poker operator, PokerBaazi is set on its vision to make Poker a household game in the country by making the game more engaging and adaptable for Indian audiences.