February 2023

3 briefs archived this month.

• Startup

  BharatPe Appoints Former SBI Cards Executive Aparna Kuppuswamy as Chief Risk Officer

  Fintech major BharatPe announced the appointment of Aparna Kuppuswamy as its Chief Risk Officer to strengthen governance and risk management across its financial services portfolio. Kuppuswamy brings nearly three decades of experience in the consumer banking sector, having previously served in senior leadership roles at SBI Cards. Throughout her banking career, she developed extensive expertise in overseeing retail credit portfolios, mortgages, unsecured personal loans, and credit card risk frameworks. In her new role, Kuppuswamy will lead the risk assessment strategy and regulatory compliance across all BharatPe Group entities and lending products.

  Feb 20 · Indianweb2.com

• Startup

  Ministry of Rural Development Partners With Meesho to Onboard Rural Women Sellers

  E-commerce marketplace Meesho signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Rural Development to promote digital commerce and financial inclusion for rural women entrepreneurs across India. The agreement was executed by Meesho co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Sanjeev Barnwal in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Giriraj Singh. Under this partnership, women registered under State Rural Livelihood Missions and the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana will receive onboarding support, training, and direct access to Meesho's online marketplace to sell their handcrafted products, textiles, and local goods directly to nationwide consumers.

  Feb 16 · Indianweb2.com

• Startup

  Zingbus Introduces Pay at Bus Feature for Intercity Travel

  Intercity mobility startup zingbus has introduced a new Pay at Bus feature for travelers across India. The service allows passengers to reserve their bus tickets online via the zingbus app or website and complete their payment directly while boarding the vehicle. Initially rolled out across routes in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and the Punjab belt, the offering aims to cater to passengers hesitant about advance digital payments or facing transaction failures. The company expects this cash and on-spot payment option to boost seat occupancy and attract offline-first travelers to its surface transport network.

  Feb 3 · Indianweb2.com