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Shantanu Mitra to step down as SMFG India's CEO and MD
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1m ago
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Shantanu Mitra, CEO and managing director of SMFG India Credit, will step down at the end of the month. This decision coincides with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's plan to acquire a 20% stake in Yes Bank for ₹13,483 crore, pending Reserve Bank of India approval. SMFG India Credit, a 100% SMFG subsidiary, has yet to find a replacement for Mitra, whose tenure was set to end in September. Mitra served in the position since 2021.
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Sumitomo Mitsui raises $170 mn from offshore investor for Indian NBFC arm
VCCircle
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6m ago
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has secured $170 million (approximately Rs 1,425 crore) from an offshore investor for its Indian subsidiary, SMFG India Credit. The Mumbai-based non-banking financial company, previously known as Fullerton India Credit, specializes in providing loans to small and medium-sized enterprises to support their working capital and growth needs. Shantanu Mitra serves as the CEO and Managing Director of the unit, which continues to focus on expanding its financial services in India.
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IPO-bound Swiggy appoints Suparna Mitra as an independent director
Entrackr
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1y ago
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Swiggy has announced the appointment of Suparna Mitra as an independent director to its board. The move comes at a time when the Prosus-backed foodtech company is readying itself for public listing. Mitra, who was the CEO of Titan Company Limited’s Watches and Wearables Division, brings over 30 years of experience in lifestyle and retail. Mitra has joined Swiggy’s distinguished list of independent directors that includes Anand Kripalu, MD & Global CEO at EPL Limited and Chairperson of the Swiggy board, Shailesh Haribhakti, chairman of Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates, and Sahil Barua, MD and CEO at Delhivery. Swiggy has seen a few key executives’ departures at the management of late. Some of the notable executives who have left the firm since April last year are Karan Arora (VP and head of supply chain management), Nishad Kenkre (VP and head of revenue and growth at Instamart), Ashish Lingamneni (VP and head of brand and product marketing), Dale Vaz, chief technology officer, and senior VP Karthik Gurumurthy. Meanwhile, it has also announced new appointments such as Ashwath Swaminathan as its chief growth & marketing officer and Anirban Roy and Dipak Krishnamani as VP of Growth and VP of Swiggy Mall, respectively. As mentioned above, the foodtech firm is in the process to file its IPO papers soon. According to Entrackr‘s exclusive report, Swiggy booked Rs 5,476 crore in revenue from operations during the first three quarters of financial year FY23. The company recorded $200 million (approximately Rs 1,600 crore) loss for the nine months.
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Japan's SMFG infuses $350 mn into Indian NBFC arm via rights issue
VCCircle
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7m ago
Medial
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) has invested $350 million in its Indian NBFC arm, SMFG India Credit, through a rights issue. This follows a previous infusion of $165 million in April this year. The capital infusion will help SMFG India Credit expand its operations and offer innovative financial solutions to its diverse customer base. SMFG acquired a 74.9% stake in SMFG India Credit (formerly Fullerton India Credit) in 2021 and plans to eventually acquire the remaining 25.1% stake. The company offers various lending services such as working capital loans, vehicle loans, home improvement loans, and personal loans.
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RBI clears appointment of Partha Pratim Sengupta as MD and CEO of Bandhan Bank
YourStory
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9m ago
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- Partha Pratim Sengupta has been approved by the RBI as the new MD and CEO of Bandhan Bank for a three-year period. - Sengupta's tenure starts from a date no later than November 10, 2024, according to Bandhan Bank's regulatory filing. - He will replace Founder MD and CEO Chandra Sekhar Ghosh, who stepped down on July 9. - Sengupta retired as the MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank and has over four decades of experience in both retail and corporate banking. - He was groomed at State Bank of India, where he held the role of Deputy Managing Director and Chief Credit Officer. - Bandhan Bank was launched in 2015 as the first microfinance institution to become a universal bank in the Eastern region.
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Swiggy Ropes In Titan’s Suparna Mitra As Independent Director
Inc42
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1y ago
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Food delivery giant Swiggy has appointed Suparna Mitra as an independent director to its board. Mitra, the CEO of Titan Company Ltd's watches and wearables division, brings extensive experience in the retail industry. Her appointment comes as Swiggy prepares to list on the stock exchanges with an issue size of $1 billion. Mitra joins three other independent directors on Swiggy's board, bringing valuable insights and expertise to the company as it continues to grow. Swiggy has recently seen high-profile exits and is expected to undergo layoffs as part of a corporate realignment process.
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Samsung-backed startup's CEO Shoval refuses to quit after new CEO announced
Inshorts
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10m ago
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Nadav Shoval, the Founder of Samsung-backed billion-dollar tech company OpenWeb, refused to step down as CEO after Tim Harvey was announced as his successor. He wrote an email to the staff saying the board "falsely" said he was stepping down when it was not his intent. Meanwhile, Tim emailed the staff that CEO transition is in the process as planned.
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Wipro MD Thierry Delaporte resigns, Srinivas Pallia to succeed as CEO
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Wipro CEO and MD, Thierry Delaporte, has resigned from his position, according to a regulatory filing by the company. Srinivas Pallia will take over as the new MD and CEO of Wipro, as per the BSE filing.
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Stability AI CEO Emad Mostaque quits to pursue 'Decentralised AI'
Inshorts
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1y ago
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Stability AI Founder Emad Mostaque has stepped down as CEO to pursue 'Decentralised AI'. COO Shan Shan Wong and CTO Christian Laforte will serve as interim co-CEOs as the British AI startup searches for a permanent replacement. Taking to X, Mostaque said, "The concentration of power in AI is bad for us all...I decided to step down to fix this."
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CXO-level shifts rearrange top deck at Indian startups
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
In the first half of 2024, several top-level movements were seen in various companies. Naveen Tahilyani became the CEO of Tata Digital, replacing Pratik Pal. Surinder Chawla stepped down as the MD and CEO of Paytm Payments Bank, while Rakesh Singh took over as the CEO of Paytm Money. Ritesh Pai joined PhonePe as the CEO of its international business. In the edtech sector, Arjun Mohan left Byju's India and Byju Raveendran took charge of the company's India operations. Himanshu Bajaj also left Byju's to join Alvarez & Marsal.
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N Srinivasan resigns as CEO, MD of India Cements after CCI approves ₹7,000-crore UltraTech deal
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7m ago
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N Srinivasan has stepped down as CEO and MD of India Cements after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the ₹7,000-crore UltraTech deal. Stay updated on the latest news about companies, including financial performance, acquisitions, and market trends. Gain insights into mergers, financial results, and leadership changes that are influencing the business landscape.
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