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ShemarooMe’s platform design gets recognized at ‘India’s Best Design Awards 2019’
MUMBAI: Shemaroo’s video-streaming OTT platform- ShemarooMe's design has bagged India’s Best Design Project 2019 award at the recently concluded ‘India’s Best Design Awards 2019’ organized by Indi Pool for the work done by Fractal Ink Design Studio on its user interface and experience. The award is an initiative by POOL Magazine, "India’s Best Design Awards" was the first to recognize Design Studios for their professional work, business practices and transparency.
The prestigious award received entries from numerous brands and had a prominent line up of jury panel and many other eminent personalities from across the globe. Amongst several entries received, Fractal Ink Design Studio was recognized for their work on ShemarooMe’s OTT platform design.
Developed by Fractal Ink Studio, the interface of ShemarooMe app comes across as fresh and vibrant which resonates with the target audience. The wide array of categories on the ShemarooMe app are displayed in a unique way which is user friendly for the consumers.
ShemarooMe, which was launched earlier this year, has already received an overwhelming response from all OTT viewers. It is a one-stop destination for authentic Indian content across Bollywood, Gujarati, Kids, Devotion and Punjabi.
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Airtel bets big on digital lending with Rs 20,000 Cr NBFC push
Telecom giant aims to transform India’s credit scene with a high-scale NBFC plan
NEW DELHI: Bharati Airtel is taking a bold step into the financial world. The telecom giant has announced plans to supercharge its Non-Banking Financial Company, Airtel Money Limited, with a whopping Rs 20,000 crore over the coming years.
Airtel will fund 70 per cent of the capital, with the remaining 30 per cent coming from the promoter group via Bharti Enterprises Limited. The move is designed to narrow India’s credit gap and bring simple, secure digital lending to more consumers.
The company is not starting from scratch. Its existing digital lending platform has already disbursed over Rs 9,000 crore, backed by smart underwriting, disciplined portfolio management, and real-time risk monitoring. With 500 plus data scientists and robust analytics, Airtel claims it has built one of the country’s most trusted lending service provider models.
Bharti Airtel executive vice chairman Gopal Vittal said, “Our success over the past two years shows how technology, data, and customer trust can create impact at a national scale. With this NBFC expansion, we aim to build a future-ready digital lending business that stands for trust, innovation, and inclusion.”
Airtel Money received its NBFC licence from the Reserve Bank of India on 13 February 2026. The expansion taps into India’s fast-growing financial sector, where formal credit accounts for just 53 per cent of GDP, highlighting huge room for growth.
The NBFC’s operations will integrate seamlessly with Airtel’s existing lending platform, keeping processes clear for customers while delivering a smooth experience. By leveraging its vast telecom customer base, Airtel aims to set a new benchmark in digital financial services and make lending accessible, simple, and reliable.
The Reserve Bank of India has noted that while Airtel Money has a valid registration certificate, it does not guarantee the company’s financial soundness or the repayment of liabilities.
