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Merak Ventures appoints Sreya Rakshit as Director, Brand and Communications

Merak Ventures, a sector-agnostic, early-stage venture capital (VC) firm, has appointed Sreya Rakshit as Director, Brand and Communications. Merak Ventures announced its maiden $100 million fund in August this year. At Merak, she will be the brand custodian ensuring message integrity across all communication vehicles – public relations, digital, social, advertising and partnerships.

Over the last two decades, Sreya has worked across global PR consultancies, multinational corporations, and emerging startups.

Sreya studied BA (Hons) in English from Delhi University, followed by an Advanced Media Studies post graduate diploma from Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai.

Ecom Express announces Group Personal Accident Insurance to safeguard delivery partners

Ecom Express Limited, a technology-driven full stack logistics solutions provider to the ecommerce industry, has announced that it will provide Group Personal Insurance cover to its delivery partners. The GPA will ensure that in the event of any unfortunate occurrence on-trip while delivering ecommerce parcels, comprehensive financial protection will be provided against expenses incurred due to injury, disablement or death resulting from accidental injury.

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Delivery Partners who use the Company’s ‘Ecom Sanjeev’ app to access flexible earning opportunities across India will be automatically covered under the insurance policy. Besides accidental death, permanent total disability, permanent partial disability, child education, medical expenses (OPD and IPD) and more, the company will provide accidental insurance of up to Rs 2 lakh for delivery partners.

All delivery partners of Ecom Express are eligible for receiving GPA insurance benefits.

HomeLane launches its first studio in Salem

Home interior startup HomeLane has launched its first studio in Salem, Tamil Nadu to address the growing consumer demand. This endeavour is part of the company’s strategic plan to expand its presence across South Indian markets, including Tamil Nadu. The new studio spreads across an area of 1500 sq ft and is located at Brindavan Road, which is central to several upcoming residential areas.

Keeping consumer preferences in mind, the studio at Salem is curated with different kitchens, bedrooms and other display setups that allow potential customers to touch, feel and experience the quality of products offered by HomeLane. In addition, customers can meet their dedicated designer and proceed to design their interiors in 3D for free during their first design consultation. 

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