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Emerging India awards, date for sending entries extended
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank and CNBC TV-18 have announced that the date for sending in entries for participation in the ‘Emerging India’ has been extended from 7 January to 31 January due to the overwhelming response received from the Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from all over the country.
The initiative to recognise the contribution of SMEs to the growth of the Indian economy. SMEs in the country having a net worth of a maximum of Rs 50 crores are eligible for entry into the awards, informs an official release.
ICICI Bank and CNBC-TV18 have tied up with CRISIL – India’s premier credit rating agency for designing and executing the evaluation process for the awards. Tata Indicom Enterprise Business Unit and AFL will support this first of its kind initiative.
The Emerging India Awards invites entries from those SMEs that have started operations before 1st January 2000. These will be shortlisted to 25 per category based on value creation parameters of financial data provided by the entities. A second round of screening will follow where CRISIL will review the financial statements of the chosen entities to shortlist 3 entries per category.
Each of the 3 shortlisted entities per category will have to make a final round of offsite presentations about their respective businesses. Awards will be presented to winners as well as runners-up in each category.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
