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Neeraj Khanna joins Josh Talks’ board of directors
Mumbai: Regional content and upskilling platform Josh Talks has announced the appointment of Neeraj Khanna as its non-executive director. He will provide strategic inputs to guide the organisation in its next phase of growth, it said.
Khanna brings with him over 25 years of industry experience across the telecom, aviation, IT-BPO, and hospitality sectors. He has worked with BT as head of outsourcing; ClientLogic CEO and MD; Mphasis COO and GE Capital AVP. He is also the co-founder and director of Spark Career Mentors.
Speaking on the appointment, Josh Talks co-founder Shobhit Banga said, “Neeraj has been a mentor to me since a very young age. I have always been inspired by his work ethic and his zeal to achieve excellence. Bringing him on board is a matter of pride for me. I look forward to learning from his vast experience and working together to make Josh a household name in India.”
“I am excited to work with Josh Talks to build a business that is not just billion dollars in valuation but also creates value for the next billion users. They are shaping the future of Bharat and I am thrilled to be a part of it and work closely with Shobhit and Supriya (co-founders) to make their vision a reality,” stated Neeraj Khanna.
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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.
