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IPL Biologicals appoints cricket legend Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador
Mumbai: IPL Biologicals Ltd, a leading agro-biological company, has appointed the cricket maestro Yuvraj Singh as the company’s first-ever brand ambassador. This partnership signifies the next growth phase for IPL Biologicals, aligning with the company’s recent rebranding and its groundbreaking Microbot Technology introduction, marking a significant milestone in its 30-year journey of excellence and growth.
As a multiformat world cup champion known for his unparalleled resilience and triumphs on and off the field, Yuvraj Singh’s inspiring journey resonates deeply with IPL Biologicals’ commitment to overcoming challenges and promoting growth by providing biological solutions to farmers.
“I am thrilled and honoured to be associated with IPL Biologicals, the company shares my values of resilience, growth, and empowerment. I am excited about the possibilities this partnership holds and look forward to making a meaningful difference in the lives of farmers worldwide by providing microbiological solutions”, said the ace cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
IPL Biologicals Pvt. Ltd. president Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka said, “We are delighted to welcome Yuvraj Singh to the IPL Biologicals family as our first brand ambassador. Yuvraj’s remarkable journey inspires us, and his association with our brand marks the beginning of an exciting chapter in our expansion journey. We are excited about the possibilities this partnership brings and look forward to sharing many more exciting developments in the future.”
IPL Biologicals Ltd. specialises in biological solutions for agriculture; and has the widest portfolio of bio-fertilisers and bio-pesticides with over 60+ products for disease and pest management, plant nutrient & health management, and soil management. These products are renowned for high quality and efficacy. The IPL Biologicals Research & Development Centre has a world-class infrastructure focused on research and technology with 48 scientists, microbiologists, and agronomists. The company has a most modern completely integrated manufacturing plant with Class- D contamination control facilities as per the latest ISO standards.
As IPL Biologicals sets its sights on future expansion and continued innovation, the strategic partnership with Yuvraj Singh represents a fusion of passion, determination, and boundless potential. The company is on a journey to make a profound impact on the agricultural sector, driving sustainable growth and prosperity for generations to come.
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Ujjwal Jain steps down from PhonePe’s Share.Market to start new chapter
Founder behind WealthDesk and OpenQ exits after decade-long fintech journey
BENGALURU: Ujjwal Jain, the entrepreneur behind platforms such as WealthDesk and OpenQ, has stepped down from his role as chief executive of Share.Market, the investing platform backed by PhonePe, marking the end of a decade-long journey in India’s capital markets space.
In a reflective note, Jain described his journey from launching WealthDesk in 2016 to building a broader ecosystem that eventually became part of PhonePe. Over the years, his ventures focused on bringing data-driven investing tools and model portfolios closer to retail investors, a space that has seen rapid evolution alongside the rise of discount broking.
WealthDesk introduced curated “WealthBaskets” to simplify portfolio investing, while OpenQ expanded access to quantitative research and analytics. Both platforms were later acquired by PhonePe, forming the backbone of Share.Market, which Jain helped scale as a mass-market investing product.
Calling the experience “brutal” yet deeply fulfilling, Jain credited colleagues, investors and industry partners for shaping the journey, highlighting the role of the PhonePe team in building Share.Market into a large-scale platform.
His exit comes at a time when artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape financial services globally. Jain indicated that his next move will focus on this shift, hinting at a renewed push into the intersection of AI and capital markets.
Prior to his entrepreneurial stint, Jain worked with MSCI Inc. on index products and technology, and with D. E. Shaw India Financial Services in algorithmic trading and high-frequency systems.
While he has not disclosed specifics of his next venture, Jain framed the move not as a departure but a reset, signalling that his next chapter will aim to tackle even larger challenges in India’s evolving investment landscape.
With one chapter closed and another underway, the focus now shifts to what Jain builds next in an increasingly AI-first financial world.
