PAWAN GUPTA

Apple alerts device hacking threat for India's opposition leaders: What's the brouhaha about?

Apple has sent state-sponsored attack warnings to Indian opposition leaders. This comes amid concerns about potential surveillance and cyber threats in the country, with previous warnings regarding state-sponsored attacks being validated by investigations. Apple provides recommendations to enhance device security, but the company acknowledges that there's a possibility of false alarms. However, are they true or false alarms?

Relief for Hero MotoCorp's Pawan Munjal till Dec 6 as Delhi court stays proceedings based on FIR

The Delhi High Court has issued a stay on proceedings in a first information report (FIR) filed against Hero MotoCorp and its Chairman Pawan Munjal in an alleged bill forgery case. The FIR, filed by the Delhi Police, accuses certain officials of Hero MotoCorp of forgery, falsification of accounts, criminal conspiracy, and cheating. Hero MotoCorp has stated that the case is an old matter dating back to 2009-10 and involves a disgruntled service provider.

Delhi Police file FIR on cheating complaint against Hero MotoCorp

The complaint names Pawan Munjal, chairman of Hero MotoCorp, and executives Vikram Kasbekar and Hari Gupta, but the FIR does not name any official or the company, Hero MotoCorp said in a BSE filing.

NBCC likely to extend revenue target this year: Pawan Kumar Gupta

NBCC, a state-owned construction company, follows a cost plus model where all costs are billed to the client, making it financially sound even in the face of inflation. The company plans to utilize the proceeds from the sale of commercial space land at Rs 5,700 crore for the construction of the World Trade Centre and seven GPRA projects. NBCC has already sold commercial property worth Rs 7,200 crore in the project and expects to sell at least Rs 2,000 crore worth of property in an upcoming auction.

India Inc flagships are giving older chiefs more time at the helm

Senior executives in their late 50s and 60s are receiving longer tenures in India's business sector after the COVID-19 pandemic. Older CEOs of companies having mature and complex business streams and balance sheets are being appointed or having their appointment terms extended by risk-averse India Inc boards who increasingly value perseverance over panache.

Hero MotoCorp bets on Harley partnership, record product launches to strengthen premium segment

Hero MotoCorp Executive Chairman Pawan Munjal said the company is in the process of introducing a record number of new products in the premium segment (150cc-450cc) over the next two years to get to its "rightful place" in the vertical.

'Unexpected': Start-up cofounder shares a post on his Bengaluru landlord

Bengaluru, India's Silicon Valley, has been receiving attention due to higher rents charged by landlords. However, an entrepreneur recently found an unexpected investor in his landlord, who provided $10k to his start-up, Betterhalf. Co-founded by Pawan Gupta and Rahul Namdev, the dating app claims to have over 1.5 million users and facilitated over 200k connections per month. Betterhalf received $3 million in funding from VC firms Quiet Capital and S2 Capital in May 2021.

Hero Moto to step up premium play with a dozen launches this fiscal

As part of this, the company plans its biggest ever product onslaught of nearly a dozen new motorcycles and scooters in the current financial year.The biggest of these will be the return of the iconic Karizma and the first motorcycle the company has co-developed with cult American bike maker Harley-Davidson.

Betterhalf plans to hire 100 employees, strengthen leadership team

Matrimony super app Betterhalf on Monday said it will expand the leadership team and increase the current headcount of 150 employees to 250.

Hero MotoCorp grooming internal talent as part of its succession plan

"This is a good strategy to have. It provides growth opportunities to internal people, while at the same time helping retain the cultural ethos and DNA of the company. It keeps Hero future-ready, nimble and progressive, while ensuring growth for employees internally", said a senior executive at a global executive coaching firm.

Hero MotoCorp appoints Niranjan Gupta as new CEO

Pawan Munjal will continue as executive chairman . Niranjan Gupta currently is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head - Strategy and M&A at the company.

Many retailers are now betting big on larger outlets

Bigger store means high rental cost for retailers. Hence, they need to increase their revenues. Brands say more than the footfalls it is the conversion rate that matters.

Congress opposes draft IT rules on PIB's power to fact-check news

In contrast, the I&B ministry, which has under its ambit news channels and digital media, is in complete agreement of the proposed amendment by the IT ministry to ask intermediaries to take down content flagged by PIB's FCU, said senior officials

NBCC still hopes to reach Rs 9,000 crore in consolidated revenue: Pawan Kumar Gupta

“Apart from the pollution ban, there was no other constraint and now that is also gone. The real estate for both commercial as well as residential segments are looking up. In fact, residential had already come up about six, eight months back and now commercial real estate is also looking up.”

Congress appoints Supriya Shrinate as new social media head

The Congress during the Udaipur 'Chintan Shivir' had decided to strengthen its communications wing to help improve its connect with people. The communications department will have the social media and digital platforms under its ambit, as well as communication wings of the party across all states to ensure better coordination.

Fashinza raises $100 million funding led by Prosus and Westbridge

The funding is a combination of equity and debt financing, the company said. “In the past 12 months, and in the middle of a global pandemic, Fashinza grew its business 10x, crossing $150 million in annualised GMV run rate,” the company said.

ET Awards: Saluting the leaders when it is business as usual, more so when it is not

Over the years, winners of ET Awards have faced a variety of business landscapes, external challenges and market conditions.Each year, a distinguished jury of the top leaders from business, government and policymakers picks the winners, who are felicitated in a glittering ceremony in the presence of Ministers and the top echelons of corporate India.

Nirbhaya case: Pawan Gupta's mercy plea rejected by the President

A Delhi court deferred the hanging of all the four convicts who were supposed to hang together on March 3.

Nirbhaya case: President rejects mercy petition of convict Pawan Gupta

Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses curative plea of convict Pawan Gupta

Nirbhaya: Death-row convict Pawan Gupta files curative plea in Supreme Court

This comes after the date for hanging of the four convicts, March 3, comes closer. The move is yet another delay tactic employed by the convicts as fresh death warrants would have to be issued after the court hears the plea.

Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses convict Pawan's plea on juvenility

Nirbhaya case: Execution of convicts postponed until further orders