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Sachin, Sindhu and Gopichand Invest in healthtech startup CallHealth

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Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, along with India’s top badminton players P.V. Sindhu and Pullela Gopichand, has invested in Hyderabad based healthcare service aggregator CallHealth Services Pvt., Ltd.

VCCircle reported, Gopichand, who is an existing investor in the company, invested Rs. 4 crores along with India’s top female badminton player P.V. Sindhu. The cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar invested Rs. 12 crores in the healthcare services startup, according to the company’s filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs dated June.

Founded in 2013 by Sandhya Raju, CallHealth offers an array of services such as doctor consultation, diagnostic tests, hospitalization assistance, medicine delivery and home care services including nurses, physiotherapists and trained attendants. Founder Sandhya Raju is the daughter of Ramco Systems managing director and CEO P.R. Venketrama Raja and the daughter in law of Ramalinga Raju, the former chairman and CEO of Satyam Computer Services.

The IT services company based in Hyderabad and USA Tetra Soft India Pvt., Ltd., and Bijman Projects Pvt., Ltd., also participated in this round, investing Rs. 8 crores and Rs. 10 crores respectively. 80 lakh equity shares were allocated by the company at a subscription price of Rs. 50 each, including a premium of Rs. 49. The company had raised $ 9 million in 2016 by allocating 23.01 lakh equity shares at a subscription price of Rs. 250 apiece. Since 2015, the company’s previous filings show it has raised Rs. 160 crores in four funding rounds. The investors of the company include drugmaker Sun Pharma, Trevanion Ptv., Ltd., Perini Ptv., Ltd., and Telugu film actors like Venkatesh Daggubati, Chiranjeevi Konidela, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Allu Arjun, among others.

Practo, Health Care at Home, NetMeds, Portea, 1mg and Medwell Ventures are some of the other startups working in the health care sector. CallHealth, right now, has a presence in Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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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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