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Upstox launches “Upstox News”
Mumbai: Upstox, an Indian wealth management platform, has launched “Upstox News”, a platform dedicated to helping individuals make informed financial decisions. This initiative aims to redefine how users access and consume financial news, covering not only markets and investments but also personal finance in general.
Upstox recognised that the journey to building wealth is often cluttered with challenges such as mis-selling financial products, misleading advice, information overload, and complex jargon. These challenges can lead to decisions misaligned with an individual’s financial goals. “Upstox News” seeks to disseminate financial knowledge in an easy-to-understand, credible manner, free from jargon and information overload.
“Upstox News” is a meticulously curated repository of financial knowledge encompassing a wide array of topics, including markets, business, personal finance, Upstox originals, live blogs, and web stories. With over 60-70 articles written daily, each section delivers insightful, timely, and actionable content, ensuring users are always a step ahead in their financial decision-making.
“We understand that in today’s fast-paced world, having access to reliable and comprehensive financial news is paramount,” said Upstox co-founder Kavitha Subramanian. “With Upstox News, we are committed to providing our users with fact-checked, well-researched, and insightful news that empowers them to make informed investment decisions.”
Key features of Upstox News:
1 Differentiated coverage: Upstox News aims to decode complex financial topics related to important events such as the Union Budget, Tax and Interest Rate updates, quarterly results etc. in a way that is relevant and understandable for the everyday user.
2 Expert insights: Coverage features expert opinions that are accessible and valuable and help an individual make informed decisions.
3 User-friendly content: Designed to be highly consumable, ensuring that anyone, regardless of their financial knowledge, can understand and engage with the content.
4 Actionable insights: In addition to news, Upstox provides practical ways on how one can achieve their financial goals, such as optimising tax savings, exploring new investment options, deciding stock selection based on news and more.
Special series: In-depth coverage of Union Budget 2024
One of the standout features of Upstox News is its special series designed to help users decode the Budget 2024. This series includes engaging panel discussions with money experts, led by celebrated author and personal finance expert Monika Halan. As the panel Chairperson, Monika will provide analysis on post-budget implications for individuals and businesses, offering unparalleled financial insights.
This special Budget series will also witness insightful discussions with industry experts from the markets, economy, and media like: Rajiv Anand (Axis Bank), Nilesh Shah (Kotak Mahindra AMC), M Damodaran (Excellence Enablers), Dr Sajjid Chinoy (JP Morgan), Swarup Mohanty (Mirae Asset Mutual Fund), among others. These discussions will be published on Upstox’s YouTube channel and the newly launched Upstox News platform.
Link to Upstox News: https://upstox.com/news/
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
