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WION’s episode startup ecosystem and its evolution, airing ahead of Global Unicorn Summit 2024
Mumbai: WION international news channel, to announced a episode delving into India’s vibrant startup ecosystem and its evolution, airing ahead of the highly anticipated Global Unicorn Summit 2024. The telecast of this episode is scheduled for Saturday, 13 July 2024 at 1:30 pm and Sunday, 14 July 2024 at 12:30 pm, offering its widespread global viewers with exclusive insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by Indian startups.
The highly anticipated special episode promises to deliver deep insights into the multifaceted dynamics of India’s startup ecosystem. Rahesha Sehgal, WION’s esteemed news presenter, will helm an enlightening and thought-provoking discussion with two of the most influential industry leaders in the startup ecosystem: Nitin Agarwal, CEO of GlobalBees, and Jai Chechani, MD of Bluechip Encore & Avoke Foods and Curator of the Global Unicorn Summit.
The upcoming episode will also delve into the evolution of the startup culture in India, examining how it has transformed over the years and what the future holds. Nitin Agarwal and Jai Chechani will also be seen discussing the significant challenges Indian startups face in raising funds in global markets, offering their perspectives on navigating these hurdles. They will also highlight the pivotal role that the government policies play in the success of startups, shedding light on the essential support structures needed for sustainable growth. This episode aims to not only inform but inspire viewers by showcasing the resilience and ingenuity of Indian entrepreneurs, setting the stage for the upcoming Global Unicorn Summit 2024 in partnership with Zee Business and WION.
Zee Business and WION business head Pankaj Rai emphasised on importance of this initiative and the purpose of the special episode, highlighting, “WION’s special episode marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to empowering India’s startup community, from unicorns to soonicorns. It will offer unparalleled insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the entrepreneurial landscape, setting the stage for transformative growth and global impact.”
The Global Unicorn Summit 2024 in partnership with Zee Business and WION scheduled on 24 August 2024 in Bengaluru, aims to extend its reach and impact to a global audience, bridging the gap between established unicorns and burgeoning startups, and fostering mentorship and sustainable growth. This diverse and dynamic program ensures that attendees will leave with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys. Additionally, emerging startups will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas and solutions, highlighting the ingenuity driving the startup landscape forward.
Watch live streaming of the episode at 1:30 pm on WION’s YouTube channel. To register and to know the event agenda,
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Paisabazaar launches Credit Premier League 2.0
Nationwide campaign rewards highest credit scores with Rs 1 lakh top prize.
MUMBAI: When credit scores become a national league, even your CIBIL report starts feeling like it’s playing in the IPL and Paisabazaar has just kicked off the second season. Paisabazaar, India’s leading marketplace for financial products and the country’s largest free credit score platform, has announced the return of the Credit Premier League (CPL) 2.0, a fun, nationwide initiative to recognise and reward individuals with the highest credit scores.
Building on the success of the first edition, CPL 2.0 introduces higher rewards and broader participation. The individual(s) with the highest credit score in the country will win Rs 1 lakh, while state champions will each receive Rs 10,000. Additionally, all participants from the winning state, the one with the highest average credit score will also be rewarded.
All winnings will be credited directly to winners’ PB Wallet, allowing them to pay credit card bills, recharge mobiles, or settle utility bills seamlessly on the Paisabazaar platform.
Paisabazaar CEO Santosh Agarwal said the campaign aims to make credit awareness more engaging and mainstream. “With CPL, we are bringing together engagement, gamification and rewards to make conversations around credit scores more mainstream,” he noted. “Our focus remains on building a financially aware and credit-healthy Bharat.”
The first edition of CPL saw over 5.5 million participants, with the highest individual score touching 861. Delhi recorded the highest average credit score of 746.
Consumers can participate simply by checking their free credit score on the Paisabazaar platform or app. The CPL leaderboard and rankings will be available exclusively on the Paisabazaar App.
In a country where financial dreams are serious business, Paisabazaar has found a smart way to turn credit scores into an exciting game – because when your financial health gets rewarded, everyone wants to play.
