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Linc Pen inks sponsorship deal with three IPL teams
MUMBAI: Linc Pens, one of the leading pen brands of the country, has inked sponsorship deals with three teams for the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Linc Pen would continue as a partner of both the Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders from IPL 2010. Additionally this season, they will also be the Principal Sponsor for the Deccan Chargers.
Following the terms of the agreement, Linc Pen will have a presence on the cap and helmet of the players of Kolkata Knight Riders and on the jerseys of the players of the Deccan Chargers. They will continue to be the Official Pen Sponsor for the Rajasthan Royals following IPL 2010.
The Kolkata IPL franchise team Kolkata Knight Riders is owned jointly by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Jai Mehta, whereas the Deccan Chargers is owned by the south based leading English newspaper, The Deccan Chronicles.
Rajasthan Royals is owned by a consortium of international investors comprising Suresh Chellaram, Manoj Badale, Lachlan Murdoch, Raj Kundra and Indian actress Shilpa Shetty.
Linc Pen MD Deepak Jalan said, “We are extremely proud to be associated with an event such as the DLF IPL 2011. We are extremely privileged to continue our association with teams such as Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders given their enormous potential. Our decision to sponsor the Deccan Chargers is in keeping with our decision to expand to the markets in the south. Additionally, the Deccan Chargers have been the victors of IPL 2009 and hence it is indeed a matter of great honour to be associated with a team, which has always displayed so much promise.”
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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.
