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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY - February 2017

Feb 2017

Oct 28, 2024

Nvidia Overtakes Apple as World's Most Valuable Company

Nvidia dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company, following a record-setting rally in the stock powered by an insatiable demand for its new supercomputing AI chips.
In June 2024, Nvidia had briefly held the title before being surpassed by Microsoft and Apple. The valuations of these tech giants have been closely intertwined, with Microsoft's market value at $3.20 trillion.

Amitabh Chaudhry Re-Appointed as MD and CEO of Axis Bank by RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the re-appointment of Amitabh Chaudhry as the Managing Director & CEO of the Axis Bank for three more years, effective January 1. This came after the shareholders of the lender approved Chaudhry's re-appointment.
Chaudhary joined Axis Bank on January 2019, before which he was with HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company for over nine years.
Chaudhry is an engineer from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani and is a post graduate in Business Management from IIM, Ahmedabad. He started his career in 1987 with Bank of America, where he served in various roles such as Head of Technology Investment Banking for Asia, Regional Finance Head for Wholesale Banking and Global Markets, Chief Finance Officer of Bank of America (India) and Relationship Manager in Wholesale Banking for Mumbai and Delhi.

Oct 27, 2024

Reliance, Nvidia partner to build large-scale AI infrastructure in India

Reliance Industries and Nvidia announced a partnership to build large-scale AI infrastructure in India in a move that could accelerate India's artificial intelligence capabilities. The announcement came during a fireside chat between Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the Nvidia AI Summit 2024 in Mumbai.
The partnership will see Reliance deploying Nvidia's latest GB 200 supercomputer technology to build a massive AI infrastructure.

Liberty General Insurance and Maruti Suzuki Join Hands

Liberty General Insurance, one of India's prominent non-life insurers, joined hands with Maruti Suzuki Insurance Broking to enhance insurance awareness across rural and urban regions. The collaboration is part of the 'Bima Prachaar Aur Prasaar' initiative, focusing on raising insurance awareness in Punjab's Gram Panchayats and increasing penetration in Delhi.
This effort aligns with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (IRDAI) goal of achieving 'Insurance for All by 2047.' Liberty General Insurance, as the lead non-life insurer in Delhi, has been at the forefront of similar awareness campaigns in the capital, while also extending its rural outreach in Punjab.

Oct 26, 2024

JP Morgan Chase India Appoints Pranav Chawda as New CEO

Pranav Chawda was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JP Morgan Chase India for a term of three years. Previously heading the commercial banking unit of the US-based JP Morgan, Chawda's appointment came after receiving the necessary approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). His leadership is expected to drive the bank's growth and strategic initiatives in the Indian market.
Chawda has over 20 years of experience in the banking sector, including various roles in credit, product, business development, and sales.

Oct 25, 2024

HDFC Life's Commitment to DEI: A Dual Recognition Triumph

HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd., a prominent player in India's insurance sector, earned dual accolades for its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by Avtar and Seramount. Recognised among the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) and as 'Exemplars of Inclusion' in the Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI), HDFC Life stands out for its supportive ecosystem not only for women but also for people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and diverse cultural backgrounds. This recognition reflects the company's ongoing efforts to create an environment that fosters equality and empowers all employees.
The recognition underscores HDFC Life's belief in equal opportunities, continuously striving to address challenges that hinder individual expression and growth.

Neowise Launches India's First AI-Driven Debt Collection SaaS Tools

With a mission to enable lenders to engage with borrowers more effectively, Neowise unveiled two industry-first transformative products powered by generative AI: NeoBot, the Debt Collection VoiceBot, and NeoSight, the AI Call Analytics Tool. Neowise is India's fastest-growing debt recovery solutions provider and a Decentro Group subsidiary that contributes to the overarching lending infrastructure.
Developed in close collaboration with Bangalore-based generative AI start-up Sarvam AI, these solutions, powered by advanced large language models (LLMs), transform the way lenders approach debt recovery by improving efficiency by around 15% and reducing costs by 33%.

Oct 24, 2024

Pam Kaur is HSBC's First Female CFO in 160 Years

HSBC named Indian-origin Pam Kaur as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the first woman to hold this position in its 160-year history. She is replaced Georges Elhedery, who took over as CEO earlier this year (2024).
Pam Kaur has a long history with HSBC. She joined the bank in 2013 as the Group Head of Internal Audit and steadily rose through the ranks. She has extensive experience across risk management, compliance, and finance.

Bihar Gets Its First Dry Port

Bihar Industry Minister Nitish Mishra inaugurated the state's first dry port at Bihta, a town near state capital Patna. The dry port is being seen as the state's big initiative to boost export of goods being produced in Bihar, in collaboration with a private company.
The Bihta dry port is spread over seven acres. It is being run in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode by Pristine Magadh Infrastructure Private Limited and the state industry department.

Freo Secures IRDAI License to Expand Insurance Offerings

Freo, the digital finance application, received a corporate agent license from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), allowing it to offer a range of customised insurance products to its 25 million users. This initiative came amid India's low insurance penetration rate of approximately 4.2%, which is significantly below the global average of 7%. With a commitment to "Insurance For All By 2047," Freo aims to provide affordable and intuitive insurance solutions to address the needs of its diverse user base, particularly in Tier II and III cities.

RBI Updates Alert List of Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expanded its 'Alert List' of unauthorised forex trading platforms by adding 13 new entities, bringing the total to 88. This list includes names of entities not authorised to deal in forex under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) or to operate electronic trading platforms (ETPs) for forex transactions. Some notable additions to the list include TDFX, Inefex, and Ranger Capital. The RBI emphasised that this Alert List also includes entities promoting unauthorised platforms through advertisements or claiming to offer training/advisory services.

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