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Bengaluru FC signs one-year-deal with White Gold
Mumbai: Bengaluru FC, on Monday, announced signing a one-year-deal with White Gold, the largest organised gold buyers of South India with branches across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. White Gold will come onboard as an Official Gold Buying Partner for the much-awaited 2024-25 Indian Super League season and the brand’s logo will feature on the pendant of the jersey.
White Gold CEO Rahul Joseph expressed enthusiasm about this collaboration: “Partnering with Bangalore Football Club is a fantastic opportunity for us. As a company deeply committed to supporting our local community, we are excited to join forces with a club that embodies the spirit of Bangalore. Wishing the team all the best for the upcoming season and we would like nothing better than for Bengaluru FC to bring home the Gold this season!”
White Gold has over 50 branches across South India, established with the aim of offering an organized, tech-driven, and fully transparent gold-selling experience for their customers. White Gold also assists in releasing pledged gold from banks and other financial institutions, ensuring customers are able to realize the full value of their pledged gold ornaments while ensuring the best prices in the market. Additionally, customers can visit any White Gold branch for a free valuation of their gold ornaments.
“We’re really glad to partner with White Gold, who are a Bangalore-first brand and one whose vision aligns with ours as a football club. We’re always on the lookout to partner with brands whose target audience is also those who may enjoy what we have to offer as Bengaluru FC, and White Gold presents a perfect opportunity for the same. All of us at BFC are looking forward to what’s to come from this,” said JSW Sports chief commercial officer Karan Yadav.
The Blues are set to begin their 2024-25 Hero Indian Super League campaign with a clash against East Bengal FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, on September 14th, with tickets up for grabs on PayTM Insider.
Brands
Indel Money appoints Vinod Panicker as CFO to steer growth plans
Veteran finance leader to drive strategy as firm targets 500 branches
MUMBAI: Indel Money has appointed Vinod Panicker as its chief financial officer, effective 29 April 2026, as the non-banking financial company sharpens its focus on expansion and long-term growth.
Panicker, a chartered accountant with over 38 years of experience across sectors, will be responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy, capital management and governance framework.
The appointment comes at a time when Indel Money is accelerating its expansion plans, with a target of reaching 500 branches across 16 states by the end of FY27. The company is looking to strengthen its operational scale while maintaining financial discipline as it grows its footprint.
With a seasoned finance professional at the helm, the firm is aiming to reinforce its financial architecture and support its next phase of growth in an increasingly competitive lending landscape.
The move signals Indel Money’s intent to align leadership capabilities with its expansion ambitions, as it continues to build scale and deepen its presence across India’s financial services sector.
