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InsuranceDekho appoints insurance stalwart Deepak Sood as a Non – Executive Director
MUMBAI: InsuranceDekho announces appointment of Mr. Deepak Sood as a Non-Executive Director in the board of directors of the Company. With Deepak’s vast experience in the insurance space, he adds to InsuranceDekho’s ability to grow at a much faster pace. At InsuranceDekho, Deepak will be involved in the corporate governance, business planning and strategic expansion.
Deepak brings with him over three decades of rich experience in the insurance industry. Having previously worked as CEO of Avantha Ergo and Future Generali India Insurance, he has also served in leadership roles at Bajaj Allianz, Zurich Financial Services and United India Insurance. He’s an alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Presently, Deepak independently advises new players in the Insurance space alongwith M&A and market entry advisory.
Ankit Agarwal, CEO and Co-founder, InsuranceDekho said, “I am thrilled to welcome Deepak aboard. His guidance and experience will enable us provide higher satisfaction to our customers and deliver better value to our stakeholders.”
InsuranceDekho has 10,000+ partners with customers spanning across 350+ cities. It has clocked an annualized run-rate of 8 lakhs policies while it aims to continually grow in the times to come. InsuranceDekho plans to break-even in the next quarter, and is on its way to become India’s largest advisory-led insurance marketplace.
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
