Recently, the brand launched its latest Diwali campaign, ‘Har Tarakki Mein Saath’, showing how KreditBee continues to enable individuals and families to move ahead without compromise. In Maharashtra alone, the platform has disbursed over Rs. 11,000 crore across all products, serving over 70 lakh customers. The 25-34 age group represents the most active demographic, underscoring how young professionals are embracing digital credit to fuel upward mobility and achieve their aspirations.

“As India’s digital lending ecosystem matures, we’re witnessing remarkable adoption in emerging cities where aspirations are rising rapidly. At KreditBee, we are proud to serve over 8 crore customers nationwide. The strong demand we see from Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets underscores how consumers are embracing responsible, tech-driven credit to meet both festive and long-term aspirations. As we continue to expand our reach, our focus remains on empowering individuals and families to celebrate progress without compromise,” said Madhusudan E, Co-founder and CEO, KreditBee.

The brand’s campaign is designed to connect with consumers through relatable humour over the theme of festive aspirations. The campaign underscores KreditBee’s role as a trusted financial partner, empowering families to upgrade their lifestyle, take meaningful steps toward achieving their dreams, and celebrate without compromise. It features KreditBee’s personal loan, two-wheeler, and business loan offerings, showing how these products support customers in meeting their financial needs during festivals and beyond.

In addition to its core lending offerings, the platform provides value-added services such as 24K Digital Gold and Credit Report solutions, catering to the evolving financial needs of its customers.

By leveraging its tech-based approach and deep understanding of India’s diverse demographic landscape, KreditBee reaffirms its mission to provide fast, secure, and trusted credit access to millions of Indians, helping them celebrate life’s milestones with confidence.

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MUMBAI: India’s gifting habits are evolving rapidly, with online platforms playing a central role in festive and occasion-based shopping. In the first 11 days of February 2025 alone, Unicommerce’s Uniware platform processed over 10 million gifting order items, reflecting a larger shift toward digital-first gifting. Driven by convenience and personalization, this transformation is reshaping consumer behavior, with younger cohorts of buyers leading the move from traditional in-person gifting to tech-enabled G-Commerce (Gift-commerce, tech-assisted gifting) as a mainstream segment of e-commerce.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, this trend is becoming increasingly evident, with a surge in demand for personal gifts. The popular categories this Valentine’s Day sales period are beauty and makeup, healthy eatables, fitness products, and books, among others. Brands are also offering increased options online, with a choice of special packaging or gift wrapping designed for the occasion. This is why online gifting portals are becoming a go-to destination for personal gifting.

E-commerce enablement SaaS platform Unicommerce, trusted by over 7,000 leading brands, has analyzed gifting trends based on orders processed through its flagship platform, Uniware. Its analysis based on the orders processed through its platform, shows what and how India is buying ahead of Valentine’s Day ‘25.

• Most shopped products included skincare gift combos, de-tan kits, makeup face palettes, healthy chocolate combos, scent hampers, books and bookmarks, and jewelry products like silver bands, rings, and gold pendants.
• Tier-II cities drove order volume growth during the nine days with over 37% higher volumes as compared to the same period in 2024.
• There is overall a 24% YoY GMV growth, with a higher value growth seen on brand websites than on marketplaces.
• Marketplaces recorded higher volumes across categories, including makeup and jewelry. Brand websites witnessed higher demand for apparel and accessories like couple wear combos, polo t-shirts, and travel accessories, including sling bags and wallets.
• Rising consumer inclination is seen toward personalized and custom-curated offerings. Brands selling perishables like flowers are offering multiple customization options. Personalization for apparel and accessories was another popular choice with users.

While online gifting for Valentine’s Day begins in early February, there are multiple gifting occasions throughout the year in India, with Raksha Bandhan, Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and wedding season witnessing a surge in the purchase of gift items. Expected to reach USD 92.3 bn by 2030, the Indian gifting market has evolved rapidly with the entry of new-age D2C brands and e-commerce platforms, including names like IGP.com, GIVA, and Phool.co, Nathabi,t, and Zouk along with others.

Tarun Joshi, Founder & CEO of IGP.com said, “Valentine’s remains one of the biggest occasions for gifting in India, and flowers continue to dominate as the preferred choice. As a leading gifting brand in cakes, flowers, and personalized gifts and with technology at the heart of our business, we provide a consistent shopping experience, offering a diverse selection of personalized gifts across categories and on multiple platforms, supporting both discovery and fulfillment.”

Aditya Labroo, Chief Operating Officer, GIVA said, “The online gifting sector in India is playing an important role in driving consumer demand. With technology being the foundational pillar of our omnichannel operations, we are committed to offering seamless shopping experiences to our customers browsing across physical and digital touchpoints.”

Over the last two years (CY 2023 & 2024), Unicommerce recorded over 40 mn order items processed through the Uniware platform by more than 800 gift-commerce sellers, including online-first D2C brands, omnichannel retailers as well as small online sellers.

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MUMBAI: Kia India, one of the fastest-growing premium carmakers in the country, launched the ‘Exchange Your Car’ service under its CPO domain, making car exchanges easier for its customers. The online self-evaluation module enables customers to know the suggestive price of their existing car, empowering them to make an informed decision while exchanging their vehicle.

To avail of this service, customers can click on ‘Exchange your Car’ under the “Buy” section on the brand’s website (www.kia.com/in) and enter the basic details of their vehicle, including its make, model, variant, manufacturing year, and kilometers driven. The customer can get a suggestive (approximate) price for the vehicle from the convenience of their home. The service also aims to speed up the initial phase of the car exchange process, allowing customers to move forward confidently.

Commenting on the module, Myung-Sik Sohn Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, Said, “At Kia India, customer experience is at the heart of everything we do. Our new feature simplifies the car exchange process, enhancing convenience and strengthening our connection with customers. This innovation not only expands our market reach but also builds trusted relationships with potential buyers. We’re committed to continually improving our services, ensuring a seamless and satisfying experience for all, and giving you confidence in our future.”

With this launch, Kia India aims to introduce transparency and ease of operation in the car-switching process. This move aligns perfectly with the company’s efforts to provide the best-in-class services to existing and potential customers. It will also enhance customer engagement and help maintain Kia’s position as a trusted car manufacturer in the country.

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VELLORE, TAMIL NADU: Today’s job market has a great need for professionals who can formulate long-term business strategies to navigate complex market dynamics for sustainable growth. Recognizing this demand, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)—one of India’s top universities and ranked 8th among the 2023 NIRF University Rankings—has announced the launch of three online degree programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Data Science (MSc DS) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA). All three programs are UGC   Entitled/AICTE-approved and will include online classes by the esteemed VIT faculty, along with pre-recorded sessions.

VIT has introduced these online programs to cater to professionals who are looking to rapidly upskill to stay relevant in the market. According to the International MBA Survey 2020, 45% of global recruiters ‘strongly agreed’ that MBA graduates have the skills and capacity to become senior leaders at leading global organizations. The MBA from VIT is designed for early-to-mid-level professionals who want to improve their managerial skills and transition to senior roles, senior professionals who want to learn how to formulate long-term business strategies to navigate complex market dynamics for sustainable growth, and graduates or entry-level professionals. The curriculum covers a range of topics, such as managerial economics, data analytics, operations management, business analysis and valuation, security analysis, and portfolio management. This two-year degree program has a fee of INR 1,60,000 and starts on 14 August 2024.

The MSc Data Science from VIT is designed for early-to-mid-career working professionals in data science, analytics, or the IT industry who have bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, computer science, physics, statistics, engineering, or technology. This program is also suitable for new graduates with bachelor’s degrees or entry-level professionals in non-data-science roles. The four-semester program includes application-based learning with tools, as well as modules on topics such as AI and ML, Python programming, forecasting and predictive analytics, statistical inference, data structures and algorithms, data mining, and big data analytics. This two-year degree program has a fee of INR 1,50,000 and starts on 14 August 2024.

According to a McKinsey Global Institute report, digital technologies have the potential to create 65 million new jobs in India by 2025. Aiming to help the growth of the sector, the MCA from VIT is designed for software engineers, developers, and consultants; web designers and developers; app developers; full stack engineers; front-end developers; software architects; and other professionals in digital technology roles. The comprehensive curriculum includes a choice of electives to help learn about trending technologies, such as AI, ML, blockchain, cybersecurity, AR/VR, and big data. The program also provides hands-on experience with tools and programming languages. This two-year degree program has a fee of INR 1,40,000 and starts on 14 August 2024.

On successful completion of the programs, students will be awarded the degrees of completion by VIT. Participants will also receive the prestigious VIT alumni status and access to exclusive VIT alumni events and networking opportunities.

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Watching sports is a big part of the life of a lot of people. It’s not just an interest in the sport, but the social gatherings around it, the feeling of belonging to a team and being a part of something bigger than you. And the chance to have an excuse to eat delicious food when you watch it. Because who doesn’t love a good excuse to eat something really good? If you bet on games, watching them at home can make it even more exciting too. Whether you have bet on a point spreads or placed a different bet on the match, you can be truer to your feelings about the result when you watch it at home than when you are out at a bar. 

Step-by-step guide 

Before giving you the guide, it’s important to also underline that if you are more interested in Netflix, you will have great options to use the same method to access it through your computer. The steps below can be used regardless of what you want to watch. Here are the four easy steps to set up to watch directly on your TV: 

• Connect your device to the correct ports on your TV. What device you get for streaming is completely up to you and comes with instructions on what ports are the correct ones to choose when you set up.  
• Set your TV to the correct input channel using your remote. Your remote will have an input button, and from there, you just choose the correct one.  
• Connect your device to wi-fi. This can feel a bit tricky, but your device will also come with instructions on how to do this.  
• You are now all set! Choose what you want to stream and use your TV to watch content or games online. 

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CHENNAI: Matrimony.com, India’s biggest matchmaking service, has launched a ‘Safe Matrimony’ campaign aimed at increasing awareness among people about the modus operandi used by frauds in the online world to extract money.  Ace actor Vidya Balan who is known to stand up for social causes will be the face of the campaign.  The matchmaking platform, after in-depth industry analysis, has identified certain common frauds like – Fake Customs Fee, Emergency cash requirements, Cash on Delivery, and Sextortion which are regularly used by fraudsters to dupe people on matrimonial sites across India.

Speaking about the need to launch the Safe Matrimony campaign, Murugavel Janakiraman, Chairman and Managing Director, Matrimony.com said, “The digital economy is growing, and so have online frauds. While millions of people have benefited from online matrimony services a very small fraction of the population has experienced fraudulent activity. We at matrimony.com take multiple steps to ensure our platform remains free of such fraudsters. It is important members exercise caution and remain vigilant. While we have been running Safe Matrimony awareness programs for a while now, it’s important that we further amplify it to ensure our members or for that matter anyone using any matrimonial service have a safe and pleasant online experience.”

Matrimony.com has found four types of online fraud 

• Emergency cash requirement – where the fraud asks for cash stating an emergency. 
• Fake customs Fee – where the fraud requests a fake customs fee to be paid to receive a gift
• Cash on Delivery – Here, the fraud sends an item, asks the other person to pay, poses as if a wrong item has been delivered and gets the money credited to his account.
• Sextortion – The fraud asks the other person to view online obscene content and then starts blackmailing to pay money. 

In the campaign video, Vidya Balan talks about these frauds explaining the importance of being vigilant in the digital world and the methods to stay safe. Also, the steps matrimony.com takes like allowing only mobile verified profiles, displaying government ID verified member badges, and use of AI to weed out suspicious profiles.

This visual campaign is an initiative by Matrimony.com to guide customers to stay safe in the digital world and create awareness about safety while using the matchmaking ecosystem.

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• Get up to 45% off on grocery and daily essentials, packaged foods, snacks & beverages, staples till 7^th January 2024
• New customers can avail a cashback of INR 400 on their first four orders
• Prime repeat customers can enjoy savings with cashback of up to INR 150
• Get all your winter essentials from the specially curated Winter store and New Year store
• Customers can get up to 10% instant discount on ICICI Credit & Debit Cards & EMI transactions, exciting offers* from other leading Credit/Debit Cards

BENGALURU: Welcome the New Year with stocked pantry by shopping during ‘Super Value Days’ on Amazon Fresh until 7^th January. Explore a diverse range of fresh produce, pantry staples, and culinary delights with up to 45% off on a wide range of products from the comfort of your home. From vibrant fruits and vegetables to gourmet ingredients, Amazon Fresh provides a selection that caters to all your culinary preferences. Customers can shop from popular brands such as Nivea, Del Monte, Ariel, ITC and Saffola among others, across categories including groceries, daily essentials, packaged foods, snacks, beverages, and staples. Say goodbye to the chaos of traditional grocery shopping and ring in the New Year with the ease and efficiency of Amazon Fresh, where your celebration starts with the click of a button. So, enjoy the chilly winters at home with convenient doorstep deliveries, quality ingredients and value offers from a single online destination.

In addition, customers can avail of an instant discount of 10% by using ICICI Bank Debit and Credit Card from 1^st – 4^th January with a minimum transaction of INR 2,500, and discounts up to INR  300. [NS[5] [BS6] New customers can enjoy a cashback offer of INR 400 on their first four orders. Prime repeat customers can enjoy mega savings with cashback rewards of up to INR 150.

Shop for winter essentials and ring in the New Year from the specially curated Winter Store & New Year Store [NS[7] [BS8] on Amazon Fresh, so you remain cozy and comfortable at your home throughout the month.

Satiate your snacky cravings:

• Mccain Veggie Finger (400g Regular Pack): McCain Veggie Finger is an amazing combination of potatoes, vegetables, and a bold tandoori seasoning, that is finely coated in crispy golden breadcrumbs. This snack pack of Veggie Nuggets will make sure that you enjoy every bite thoroughly. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 155 approx.
• Amul Chocomini Chocolate (250 gms): These chocobites from Amul make for a perfect movie snack. They come in a reusable tub and come with the goodness of milk. It is made with the goodness of rich creamy milk and delicious cocoa. Get it on Amazon.in for INR 140.
• Dlecta Cheese Slices, 400g: D’lecta cheese slices are 100% vegetarian and made from processed cheddar cheese. Each slice is individually wrapped to provide ease of use, this also guarantees less wastage. It provides fresh flavor and superior rich taste. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 350 approximately.
• Vedaka Raw Peanuts, Pink, 1kg: Enjoy high-quality raw peanuts from Vedaka that are hygienically packed to retain goodness. These peanuts undergo stringent and rigorous laboratory tests to meet fssai food safety norms. They contain no artificial flavours or preservatives. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 220 approximately.
• The Baker’s Dozen Banana Walnut Cake (150g): With the sweetness of freshly mashed bananas and the crunchiness of Kashmiri walnuts, this 100 percent whole wheat cake is a wholesome nutritious meal. With no added maida this whole wheat banana walnut cake is packed using Fresh Lock packaging technology that retains its oven baked freshness. Use it as a teatime snack or pack it in your child’s tiffin for a healthy natural meal. Get it on Amazon.in for INR 175 approx.

Shop for cleaning & household essentials:

• Ariel Complete + Semi Auto and Hand Wash Detergent Washing Powder, 4Kg Value Pack: New & Improved Ariel Complete gives tough stain removal for a bright clean in just 1 wash. Ariel Complete is uniquely designed to deliver outstanding results when used in a semi-automatic machine as well as when used as a handwash detergent. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 800 approximately.
• Giffy Lemon & Active Salt Dishwash Liquid Gel ,2 Ltr: With the power of lemon & active salt, Giffy Lemon & Active Salt works 2x faster compared to ordinary dishwash liquids. The natural ingredients make it effective even on tough grease, but gentle on your hands. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 255 approximately.
• Godrej Ezee Liquid Detergent, 2kgs (1 bottle & 1 refill): Elevate winter fabric care with Godrej Ezee Liquid Detergent – No Soda Formula. Gentle on fabrics, tough on stains, and with a pleasing fragrance, Ezee makes winter laundry a breeze. This 2kg combo pack, including a bottle and a refill, ensures season-long freshness. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 367 approximately.
• Savlon Germ Protection Multipurpose Thick & Soft Wet Wipes: Savlon Germ Protection Wipes protect you from 99.99% germs* along with dust and impurities. These wipes have a Skin Friendly pH and are soft and gentle on the skin. You can use these wipes on hands, body and surfaces, at home or at work, or on-the-go. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 179 approximately.

Stock up on cooking essentials:

• Pro Nature 100% Organic Mustard Oil, 500ml: Are you someone who has been looking for a healthy food option, but without compromising the super-awesome taste of your daily food? If so, then look no further and say hello to pro nature’s range of 100 percent certified products – a perfect combination of health and taste. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 207 approximately.
• Nature’s Gift Khushboo Basmati Rice, 5Kg: This basmati rice is grown and nurtured in the valleys of the Himalayan mountains, ideal for dishes prepared regularly in households like biryani, pulao, steamed rice & kheer. It is known for its delicate texture, flavor, and unique aroma. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 850 approximately.
• Tata Sampann Unpolished Toor Dal (Arhar Dal), 1kg: Essential in every household, Tata Sampann dals are unpolished and do not undergo any artificial polishing with water, oil, or leather, thereby retaining their goodness and wholesome character. A staple in the Indian diet, Toor Dal provides nutrients such as Protein & Fibre. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 264 approximately.
• Nature’s Gift Chicory Root Powder (Roasted), 1 KG: Chicory root is a good source of fiber, which may help improve several aspects of your digestive health. It is a good source of insulin, a type of prebiotic fiber that has been linked to increased weight loss and improved gut health. Chicory coffee can be an excellent way to help reduce your caffeine intake. Chicory root is naturally caffeine-free. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 549 approximately.

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As part of this campaign, HDFC Life rolled out a series of initiatives amplified through a multi-pronged communication strategy to reach individuals across the nation. To take it a step further, HDFC Life created an exclusive microsite, urging everyone to join the movement and stand as one to attempt a Guinness World RecordsTM title. HDFC Life achieved this feat for the ‘Largest online selfie mosaic with 19,097 photos’, which stands as a testament to their commitment.

Vishal Subharwal, Chief Marketing Officer & Group Head – Strategy, HDFC Life, said, “HDFC Life is dedicated to increasing the awareness and adoption of life insurance, with a larger industry vision to ensure ‘Life insurance for all’ by 2047. The ‘Insure India’ campaign is an effort to drive awareness around the category amongst Indians. We are delighted to be conferred the Guinness World RecordsTM title. We thank everyone who joined this movement – our customers, partners, and employees – for their wholehearted support and participation. We hope that an increase in awareness about life insurance consequently leads to an increase in the sum assured (life cover) for Indians. Life insurance plans have the power to protect one’s family’s future and act as an essential tool to secure various financial goals.“

The Guinness World RecordsTM representative visited Mumbai and presented the official certificate to HDFC Life. Official Adjudicator and Spokesperson from Guinness World RecordsTM, Swapnil Dangarikar, said, “Guinness World RecordsTM is glad to recognize HDFC Life for their achievement in promoting life insurance via the most contributions to an online selfie mosaic with 19,097 photos. We congratulate them for setting up this record and declare them as Officially Amazing!“

HDFC Life has a nation-wide presence with its own branches and additional distribution touch-points through several tie-ups and partnerships. The count of distribution partnerships is over 300, comprising banks, NBFCs, MFIs, SFBs, brokers, and new ecosystem partners amongst others. The Company has a strong base of financial consultants.

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The first episodes are available now on most streaming platforms and fmcs.gov, with additional episodes launching in December.

FMCS is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of FMCS policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the FMCS. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by FMCS employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the FMCS or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the FMCS Office of General Counsel via ogc@fmcs.gov.

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The second edition of the tournament witnessed players competing for prize money using their skills to win. The final table saw a thrilling 9-hour showdown, with Arun Vijay Mutgi securing the top spot by winning INR 1.5 Crore along with Sreekanth KN from Kerala claiming the second spot by winning INR 1.5 Crore as well.

Arun Vijay Mutgi, overjoyed with his performance, shared, “I have been playing poker for a decade, and over time, I have realized and understood that one needs to continuously focus on bettering skills as well as continuously evaluating every play. This, I believe, significantly contributed to my growth in poker and ultimately helped me win the title. I am elated to have shared the stage with such respected poker players and thankful for PokerBaazi for providing platforms like the Greatest of All Tournaments that give opportunities to budding players like me to also showcase my talent on such a scale.”

The tournament saw record participation and the most number of winners emerging from Maharashtra, making it at the top of the state tallies. PokerBaazi is diligently working towards fostering the poker community in India, and G.O.A.T. is one such tournament that unearths talent across the country through this platform. It also extends multiple freeroll, micro, and major tournaments that encourage players to harness their skills and compete with the best poker players across the country.

Navkiran Singh, Founder and CEO at Baazi Games, shared, “It is heartening to see the way online gaming, especially poker, has evolved and gained acceptance in the country as a mind sport. The skill aspect continues to play a pivotal role in fueling the growth of this mind sport. I am elated to witness the game’s popularity and how the sport is helping the masses include similar skill sets and cognitive abilities in their life.“

PokerBaazi’s ‘Greatest of All Tournaments’ witnessed record-breaking participation, with Arun Vijay Mutgi emerging as the champion. The tournament further reiterates poker’s growing acceptance and penetration in the country, and PokerBaazi is diligently working towards fostering the poker community in India.

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