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Mphasis names Girish Srikrishna Paranjpe as board chair
BENGALURU: Mphasis has appointed Girish Srikrishna Paranjpe as chairperson of its board, effective 7 January 2026, marking a leadership transition at the AI-led technology services firm.
Paranjpe, who has served as an independent director at Mphasis since October 2024, succeeds Jan Kathleen Hier, whose term as independent director and chairperson concluded on 10 December 2025.
A co-promoter and general partner at Exfinity Venture Partners, Paranjpe is also a member of the firm’s investment committee. He currently serves as an independent director on the boards of Axis Bank, Crisil, Axis Max Life Insurance and Modenik Lifestyle, and is a director at IBS PLC.
Mphasis chief executive officer and managing director Nitin Rakesh, said the company looked forward to Paranjpe’s leadership as it continues to execute its strategy and create stakeholder value. Paranjpe said it was an honour to take on the role at a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of technology and business, adding that he looks forward to working with the board and management to drive long-term, sustainable value.
Headquartered in Bengaluru, Mphasis positions itself as an AI-led, platform-driven technology solutions provider focused on enterprise modernisation and digital transformation.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
