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Uber appoints Pradeep Parameswaran as its new India head
MUMBAI: Ride-sharing app Uber on Tuesday appointed Pradeep Parameshwaran as its new India and Asia head. The company’s move is in line with its aim to double down on its investment in the country, as it looks to grab market share from home-grown rival Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd).
Parameshwaran will replace Amit Jain, who has been tasked with heading Uber’s entire Asia Pacific business, including countries such as Australia, New Zealand and North Asia. Jain’s appointment was part of the broader strategy that indicated Uber’s intentions to grab the market as Ola has taken in Australia, which also recently launched its service n that country.
Earlier in an Interview with Livemint, Uber’s chief operating officer Barney Harford said, “The company was considering both internal and external candidates for the role of India head. Uber would continue to invest heavily in India, the ride-hailing company’s most important market outside the US, for an indefinite period rather than focus on cutting the company’s massive losses in India”
Commenting on his new role, Pradeep Parmeashwaran said, “Uber is one of the most exciting, innovative and mission-driven companies in the world, and I’m thrilled to lead our business in this critical global market as we work to bring the benefits of ride-sharing to even more riders, drivers, and cities. After twenty years building businesses and leading through change across Asia and the US, I am excited to shape how the region moves over the next twenty”
Prior to joining Uber, Parmeshwaran was working with Den Network Limited as CEO. He brings with him 20 years of experience, having worked in the US, Asia Pacific and Africa. He has also been associated with companies across the technology value chain including Internet companies, telecom service providers, ISPs, cable/DTH providers, handset manufacturers, network OEMs, IT service providers, software companies and fiber players on multiple functions including strategy, business building, sales acceleration, operations, organization and finance.
Parameswaran’s appointment comes at a time when Uber is engaged in market share battles in the Asia Pacific region against local rivals such as Ola, which is backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp, a common investor in both taxi start-ups.
Rumours of a potential Ola-Uber merger in India have been doing the rounds for the past few months, but both companies have repeatedly denied any such reports.
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Yes Madam introduces 0 per cent commission for pregnant service partners
Home salon platform supports over 7,500 beauty professionals with new welfare policy.
MUMBAI: When life gives you a bump, Yes Madam has decided the last thing a woman needs is a cut in her earnings. Yes Madam, one of India’s fastest-growing home salon and wellness platforms, has announced a 0 per cent commission policy for its pregnant service partners. The move aims to provide greater financial stability and flexibility to its network of over 7,500 trained beauty professionals during this important life stage.
Under the new initiative, pregnant partners will retain their full earnings with no commission deductions, allowing them to focus on their well-being while maintaining income continuity. The decision was prompted by a customer’s social media video that highlighted the experience of a pregnant service professional continuing to work. The customer suggested reducing commission and shortening travel distances for such partners.
Responding to the feedback, Yes Madam co-founder Mayank Arya acknowledged the concern and confirmed that hub restructuring to optimise travel is already underway in phases. He also announced the 0 per cent commission policy for pregnant partners and encouraged them to prioritise rest.
Yes Madam co-founder and CEO Aditya Arya, said the policy reflects the company’s commitment to open communication. “Our partners know they can reach out to us directly, and it’s this personal access that helps us build policies that truly matter,” he noted. “Introducing 0 per cent commission for pregnant professionals is a direct result of listening to their needs.”
Mayank Arya added that the platform has a responsibility to support partners at every stage. “This step is a small but important move in that direction. We actively encourage our service partners to prioritise their well-being and take adequate rest during this time.”
Yes Madam had previously introduced a 0 per cent commission model for its top-performing “Queen Partners.” Extending this benefit to pregnant professionals marks another step in strengthening partner welfare and building a more supportive ecosystem.
In an industry where beauty professionals often go the extra mile, Yes Madam is showing that genuine care should flow both ways especially when one of their own is expecting.
