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Shaadi.com’s ex-CTO Siddharth Sharma onboards with InVideo
NEW DELHI: Online video editing platform InVideo has appointed Siddharth Sharma as its new chief technology officer. An IIM alumnus, Sharma has contributed to the growth of several start-ups and big brands in his career. His latest stint was in matchmaking portal Shaadi.com.
InVideo CEO Sanket Shah said, “We are building the best tech team in India. With SVS coming in, I’m looking forward to a rock-solid tech team and culture.”
Sharma said, “I am really excited to become a part of this team. InVideo is solving a very hard technical problem in a blue ocean space. The startup energy is unbeatable and coupled with the rigour of the process, it makes for very thrilling engineering and to lead this team is a great privilege. I am humbled with this opportunity and look forward to contributing to InVideo’s skyrocketing growth.”
He added, “I believe that people in the trenches should be fully autonomous, able to take decisions that align with the company’s goals by serving the user better. And it’s the job of leadership to set the context, the guardrails, and then get out of the way.”
The development comes after the brand launched a unique hiring initiative that featured popular stand-up comic Rahul Subramanian. In probably a first, InVideo leveraged LinkedIn’s algorithm to reach out to engineers from all over the country.
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Hinduja Leyland Finance partners with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India
NBFC and two-wheeler giant team up to make financing smoother across India.
MUMBAI: Hinduja Leyland Finance has just revved up a promising partnership because when wheels meet wallets, even the potholes start smiling. Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd (HLF), a leading vehicle financing NBFC under the Hinduja Group, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI). The partnership will offer customised financing solutions across Honda’s range of motorcycles and scooters, aiming to deliver a seamless purchase experience with transparent, swift and flexible loan options.
With its strong presence in both urban and rural markets and an extensive branch network, HLF brings deep expertise in two-wheeler financing and customer-centric solutions. The tie-up is expected to enhance accessibility to mobility, particularly in high-growth and emerging markets.
Hinduja Leyland Finance MD & CEO Sachin Pillai said, “This MoU marks a significant step in strengthening our market presence and expanding our reach across key markets. We expect this collaboration will play an important role in driving responsible growth and supporting the evolving mobility needs across the country.”
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India director of sales and marketing Mutsuo Usui added, “This partnership reflects our focus on improving access to mobility by making financing simpler and more inclusive.”
The collaboration underscores both organisations’ commitment to accelerating two-wheeler penetration in India while delivering enhanced value and convenience to customers.
In the world of two-wheelers, where every journey begins with a dream and a down payment, Hinduja Leyland Finance and Honda have just made sure the road to ownership feels a little less bumpy and a lot more exciting.
