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Gradeup ropes in Kartik Aaryan
NEW DELHI: Gradeup ropes in Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan for the launch of Gradeup Super. The 29-year-old actor will be seen endorsing the brand’s vision to become the most effective exam preparation platform for students in India.
The actor is known for his seamless dialogue delivery and incredible youth-connect amassing huge fan following in a short span. Despite being an outsider, the actor has made it big in Bollywood on the back of his talent and sheer hard work; a factor that encouraged him to endorse Gradeup.
“I can totally relate to the difficulties students face while preparing for different fields simultaneously. Apart from being strenuous, enrolling for multiple coaching classes ends up taking a toll on your savings. I believe Gradeup is doing a great job in simplifying exams preparation for all,” said Kartik.
Gradeup Super is a subscription-based exam preparation model which provides unlimited access to structured live courses and mock tests. It comes with full syllabus coverage, expert faculty, complete doubt resolution, and performance report cards for students to clear the exam.
“As someone who grew up in Gwalior and came to Mumbai to make his mark, Kartik is relatable to our students. His journey resonates with a lot of people stepping outside their hometown to pursue their dreams. He is a self-made individual, whose youth-centric movies strike a chord with our target group. Kartik's humble, friendly demeanour is in sync with our brand’s ethos of being smart and approachable,” said Gradeup CEO & co-founder Shobhit Bhatnagar.
The actor pursued biotech engineering while simultaneously auditioning for movies. His unwavering faith in hard work since his academic years and an understanding of the importance of the right knowledge and medium for success is what connected him with the brand. Inspiration for the youth, the actor’s recent initiative “Koki Poochega” is a step forward in enhancing the knowledge of the people through highly engaging content, which aligns well with Gradeup’s vision.
Established in 2015, Gradeup is loved by 23 million+ aspirants across the country. The EdTech brand has helped lakhs of students to clear the exams by providing the most effective preparation to its students.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
