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VivaConnect debuts ‘LiveTalk’ with Modi’s speech
MUMBAI: While live events and gatherings are rejoiced by those who attend it, others who are left behind due to unavailability of tickets, far off destinations, no invitation, etc. Even though the reasons may be plenty, none is good enough for those who wish to be a part of it. Thus, with an aim to connect individuals to a live event VivaConnect has unveiled a service called LiveTalk.
LiveTalk allows one to do audio streaming of live events over a simple phone call, wherein one has to call in a published phone number and experience it without any internet, smartphone nor a subscription to special or premium add-on services.
The service was launched on 15 September and was deployed for BJP‘s Ex-Serviceman Rally held at Rewari, Haryana. The service was greatly appreciated as it connected over 1,00,000 callers across India with Narendra Modi‘s speech.
BJP partnered with innovative firms like Zipdial and VivaConnect and offered a unique mobile connectivity model between vast mass of mobile users and BJP Leadership. “On the launch day more than 1 lakh callers dialed in 02245014501 to hear Narendra Modi‘s live speech at Ex-Servicemen Rally in Rewari.” says BJP IT Cell head Arvind Gupta.
VivaConnect MD Vikram Raichura said, “We are honored to be associated with BJP and showcase one more possibility on how by leveraging mobility one can extend overall reach and even cater the far flung areas to achieve mass involvement on national & international scale.”
LiveTalk is beneficial for covering political meets, social events, musical concerts, business seminars, award shows, sports events, educational conventions, etc. It can connect over a million callers during a three hour event.
Applications
JioFinance rolls out multi-bank fixed deposit platform
Users can compare, invest and track fixed deposits across issuers in one place
MUMBAI: The JioFinance app has launched a unified platform allowing users to compare, invest in and track fixed deposits offered by multiple banks and non-banking financial companies, sharpening its push to become a one-stop destination for digital financial services.
The new feature aggregates fixed deposits from a range of issuers, including small finance banks and NBFCs, enabling customers to filter options by interest rate and tenure and complete the entire investment journey digitally.
Interest rates on the platform go up to 8.15 per cent per annum, with users able to view tenure, tax treatment, lock-in conditions and premature withdrawal terms before investing. Once booked, deposits can be monitored through a consolidated dashboard that tracks returns, maturity dates and renewal reminders.
Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited chief executive officer Surbhe S Sharma, said the offering addresses a long-standing pain point for savers, who often struggle to compare issuers and manage deposits spread across institutions.
Fixed deposits remain one of India’s most popular savings products, and the company is betting that transparency and ease of use will draw users seeking stable, low-risk returns.
The FD marketplace on the JioFinance app is powered by Blostem Fintech Private Limited, which operates as a business correspondent and technical service provider to partner banks and NBFCs.
