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Suresh Prabhu Is The New Minister Of Commerce

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Suresh Prabhu is the new Minister of Commerce and Industry, post a cabinet reshuffling that took place on Sunday. The former Railway Minister will take over the role from Nirmala Sitharaman. Sitharaman will take charge of the Ministry of Defence to become the second women defence minister after Indira Gandhi.

Speaking about his ninth cabinet level position Prabhu said, “I am extremely happy that the prime minister has asked me to do something in Make In India, Start-up India and ease of doing business in India. All of these are the flagship programmes of the government which have to be implemented and I look forward to doing that in the right earnest.” Prabhu recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer his resignation as the Minister of Railways after taking the blame for the Kalinga Utkal Express’ derailment that killed 23 last month. In a series of tweets, he revealed the Prime Minister had asked him to ‘wait’ instead of resigning.

As the new Minister of Commerce, Prabhu said he will be responsible to ensure faster economic growth, address the challenge of creating more employment opportunities, bring in more foreign direct investments (FDI) and increase exports for greater competitiveness. Prabhu will be representing India in the upcoming Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations and the upcoming WTO Ministerial in Buenos Aires in December. He will be facing the tough challenge of championing India’s trade interests at RCEP and will have to look for a permanent solution on public stockholding for India’s food security, as promised at the Bali Ministerial 2012, by the WTO members. He will also be announcing the new industrial policy which will be released this October to take the country out of the current industrial slump. A new industrial policy proposal was initially announced by Nirmala Sitharaman. Apart from that, Prabhu will also have to finalize the new Foreign Trade Policy for 2020-2025.

Nirmala Sitharaman, in her tenure as the minister of commerce, introduced several schemes for the benefit of the Indian startup ecosystem. She recently constituted a task force on artificial intelligence to leverage AI for development across various fields and launched a Rs. 2000 crores credit fund guarantee scheme for startups. She also successfully set up the Startup India Hub, a virtual platform to host startups, investors, funds, mentors, academia, incubators, accelerators, corporates, government bodies and more in order to be a dynamic and interactive platform.

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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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