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Indian startup BookMyShow, biggest online ticketing platform, has officially announced that they will be working with WhatsApp For Business to send ticket confirmation messages to users. It is the first Indian startup brand to participate in the WhatsApp business pilot which lets businesses share contextual information and interact with customers directly.

In a blog post titled ‘Building for People and Now Businesses,’ WhatsApp announced their pilot program to open up its messaging platform for businesses on 5 September. As a part of the program, BookMyShow will be able to use the messaging platform as a default ticket confirmation channel for all its users.

Speaking about the collaboration, BookMyShow’s Head of Product Ravdeep Chawla said, “WhatsApp has definitely become a preferred mode of communication for millions of people in our country and we could identify tremendous value in making it a default ticket confirmation channel.” The online ticketing platform recently also launched an in app chat box called ‘Plan-It.’ The feature allows friends and families to interact with each other in real time, suggest movies, show times, venue options and complete the ticket booking from within the chat window itself.

WhatsApp is seeking to monetize its platform using the WhatsApp for Businesses venture by authenticating businesses with a green verified badge next to the name. According to a report by a news daily, several Indian startups like online pharmacy 1mg along with global startups such as Dutch airline KLM and Itau Bank in Brazil were part of early pilots for WhatsApp Business. Companies part of the WhatsApp for Businesses program will have access to two application programming interfaces (API) which can be leveraged by the companies to contact customers, send information or confirmation messages.

According to various media reports, WhatsApp is also planning to enter the digital payments platform in India with a Unified Payments Interface integrated payments app. Global technology giant Google has also developed an online payments application called ‘Tez’ specifically for the Indian market which will also include support for UPI and other consumer payment services such as Paytm and MobiKwik.

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PhonePe’s PINCODE Launches 10-Minute Medicine Delivery in Cities

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PhonePe’s PINCODE app has launched a 24×7 online medicine delivery service in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune, promising delivery of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines within 10 minutes from nearby local medical shops. Unlike conventional e-pharmacies that use dark stores, PINCODE partners exclusively with neighborhood pharmacies, enabling faster deliveries and supporting local businesses in the digital economy.

Customers without prescriptions can select a “no prescription” option when ordering; a qualified doctor then provides a free teleconsultation and issues a digital prescription compliant with telemedicine guidelines, ensuring seamless access to medicines. The app offers competitive pricing by passing discounts from local pharmacies directly to customers and charges no delivery fees.

PINCODE’s hyperlocal model enhances healthcare accessibility and convenience while empowering local pharmacies, helping them remain integral to their communities and stimulating local economic growth. Launched in 2023, the app focuses on quick commerce with an emphasis on speed, reliability, and supporting local sellers.

In summary, PhonePe’s PINCODE app is transforming medicine delivery in major Indian cities by combining ultra-fast 10-minute delivery, free doctor consultations, and a hyperlocal sourcing model that benefits both consumers and neighborhood pharmacies.

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Piyush Anchliya Joins Cashfree as CFO Amid Fintech Boom

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Cashfree Payments has appointed Piyush Anchliya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15, 2025. Anchliya brings over 15 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, with senior roles at Barclays, Bandhan Group, and most recently as CFO of Bandhan AMC. He holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech. from IIT Kharagpur.

In his new role, Anchliya will lead Cashfree’s financial strategy, optimize operations, and support the company’s next growth phase. He will report to CEO and Co-founder Akash Sinha, who highlighted Anchliya’s expertise as vital for sustainable scaling and strengthening the company’s financial foundation. Anchliya succeeds outgoing CFO Vikas Guru, who will assist during the transition.

Founded in 2015, Cashfree Payments processes over $80 billion annually for more than 800,000 businesses. The company recently raised $53 million in funding led by KRAFTON and Apis Growth Fund II and secured key RBI licenses, positioning it for accelerated growth in India’s fintech sector. Anchliya’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Cashfree aims to expand its leadership in digital payments.

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Flipkart’s Jeyandran Venugopal Likely to Join Reliance Retail as CEO

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Jeyandran Venugopal, the outgoing Chief Product and Technology Officer of Flipkart, is set to become the CEO of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRV), the retail arm of Reliance Industries. His appointment, expected to be finalized in May after his exit from Flipkart, signals Reliance’s push to strengthen its retail business with a technology-first approach.

Venugopal brings extensive experience from leading roles at Flipkart, Myntra, Yahoo, Snapdeal, and Amazon, where he focused on scaling technology platforms and driving innovation. At Flipkart, he managed product, engineering, data science, and more, helping build robust systems and improve user experience.

His move comes as Reliance Retail undergoes transformation, including cost-cutting and a renewed focus on digital growth. Venugopal’s leadership is expected to accelerate Reliance’s ambitions in omnichannel and tech-driven retail, positioning the company for continued dominance in India’s evolving market.

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