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Madhuri Dixit-Nene bags lucrative deal with a tea brand
MUMBAI: Ever since she shifted to Mumbai with bag and baggage, Madhuri Dixit-Nene has been making frantic bids to make a comeback in Bollywood but without any substantial result.
However, there are reports that the actress has gone ahead and bagged an apparently lucrative deal with a tea brand.
According to sources, the actress has become the new face of the tea company that was previously endorsed by Saif Ali Khan. The deal is estimated to be in crores.
A source said that it was a while that Madhuri has been trying to make a comeback in the industry. It began with dance reality shows to a couple of films. And she has also been signing brand endorsement deals in the meanwhile.
It is also being rumoured that legendary dancer Birju Maharaj could be choreographing her moves in the ad.
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
