Brands
LAVIE CARES: Empowering women through education, one step at a time
Mumbai: Committed to the progress of women’s empowerment and education, Lavie stands as a pioneering brand celebrated for its enduring elegance, etching a legacy of innovation since its inception in 2010. Founded by the visionary Shobha Tainwala, Lavie’s journey is a testament to the belief that business can be a powerful force for good. At the heart of this transformative journey lies ‘LAVIE CARES’, an initiative that exemplifies the brand’s deep-seated dedication to create a better world for women through enhanced education.
LAVIE CARES is a resolute commitment to uplift women and enable them to fulfill their dreams. Grounded in the principle that every business can be a force for good, LAVIE CARES focuses on harnessing the power of education to foster empowerment. Over the course of the last three transformative years, this initiative has successfully educated and uplifted 2000 deserving women, while also making a substantial investment of more than 15 Million.
LAVIE CARES operates on a five-step framework that ensures maximum impact and sustainable change in the lives of women:
1. Make a Match: The dedicated LAVIE CARES team works tirelessly to identify and collaborate with partners that can effectively provide education facilities for women.
2. Design the Program: In collaboration with the chosen partners, Lavie designs programs that create a measurable and lifelong impact not only in the lives of women but also in the entire community.
3. Pick Up the Tab: Lavie believes that giving should be free from hidden costs. Therefore, the initiative generously covers the expenses required to implement and improve these transformative programs.
4. Review & Improve: Lavie is committed to continuous improvement. Regular reviews of the programs ensures their effectiveness and efficiency in making a difference in the lives of women.
5. Repeat: The spirit of responsibility and sustainability drives Lavie to continually work with its partners, offering new solutions and supporting the necessary implementations.
Lavie director & chief giving officer Shobha Tainwala commented, “LAVIE Cares is a reflection of our deep-rooted belief in the power of women to reshape the world. By providing them with the correct tools to succeed, we are nurturing a brighter tomorrow for women and society as a whole. We have always believed that women have an immense capacity to shape their destinies, families, and communities and through LAVIE Cares, we are dedicated to nurturing this potential by empowering women to overcome barriers and realize their dreams.”
LAVIE CARES’ remarkable growth and impact serves as a powerful testament to Lavie’s commitment to fostering positive change. With LAVIE CARES, the brand continues to set an inspiring example for the business community, underscoring the potential for businesses to drive transformation and empowerment.
Brands
FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
