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GradRight and Prodigy Finance come together to support Rohit’s dream of international higher education

HYDERABAD, India, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —

When aspirations were threatened by Covid-19

Rohit grew up in a humble, middle class family. From his childhood days, he dreamt of studying at a top university in the US. Like most of his peers, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, found a job in the IT sector in India, and bided his time to find the right moment to apply abroad. He knew that funding his study abroad dream would be a challenge, but he was determined to work hard and take up a loan if required. Just as he was about to take the plunge, the pandemic struck, his father lost his job, and the family’s financial condition deteriorated. But Rohit remained committed to his dream.

Before the pandemic struck, almost 600,000 students were issued student visas to study abroad in 2019. Despite a temporary slump due to Covid travel restrictions, the trajectory of Indian students studying abroad remains strong. The number of students who manage to travel abroad form a thin slice of the large pool of aspirants planning to study abroad from their teenage years. Most students miss out on their plans due to the steep cost of an international education. Students hailing from humble backgrounds lack personal financial resources as well as the financial know-how to navigate the world of education loans and scholarships. Rohit found himself in a similar position in 2020.

GradRight opens the doors to Prodigy Finance for Rohit

Despite the challenges, Rohit kept himself motivated, balanced his job with studying and planning, took the GRE, scored well, applied to his dream universities in the US, and got accepted to three of them. He was confident of his academic abilities and brought himself thus far. However, he wasn’t well versed with the inefficiencies of the Indian education loan marketplace and got turned down for loans by five different lenders. While some required collateral, some cited poor credit history. A few said that his father was not a reliable guarantor as he had lost his job. Dejected, Rohit was about to give up. But with a stroke of good fortune, he stumbled upon GradRight. The team guided him on how he could leverage his academic profile and admissions offers to secure a collateral free loan with partners like Prodigy Finance.

Prodigy Finance goes the extra-mile, faster than anyone else

While all other banks had taken 1-1.5 months to process and eventually reject Rohit’s loan applications, his education loan got approved by Prodigy Finance in a couple of days. Prodigy Finance is one of the select few tech-powered, student-centric lenders which provides approvals to deserving students in a matter of minutes. Through GradRight’s education loan bidding platform, Rohit received three more loan offers, but he chose Prodigy Finance as it offered him the lowest rate of interest and the best service experience. “I am immensely grateful for the support that GradRight and Prodigy Finance have extended to help me realize my aspiration of studying at my dream university in the USA. Platforms like these bring hope in the lives of students who find the current financial system cumbersome. The entire process was unbelievably easy to follow. I hope that more aspirants like me can fully utilize such platforms,” says Rohit.

Rohit’s cause for celebration didn’t end here. Both GradRight and Prodigy Finance understand how young India’s aspirations to study abroad are often crushed by the existing paradigm of education loans and financing. The Co-Founder of GradRight, Mr. Aman Singh, says, “We, at GradRight, understand how crucial a study abroad opportunity is for students to enjoy social mobility. To do away with the prevailing information asymmetry, GradRight aims to partner with students, universities, and financial institutions like Prodigy Finance to soothe palpable anxiety and uncertainty regarding the vital decision of choosing a college and subsequently financing partners. Ultimately, we have built a one-of-its-kind ed-tech platform that promises optimum results to all of its stakeholders.

To encourage Rohit and others from similarly humble backgrounds to remain committed to their dreams, they offered Rohit a scholarship worth USD 5,000. Going forward, GradRight and Prodigy Finance remain committed to offering scholarships to bright, young minds like Rohit in 2022.

If you analyse the numerous Indians who are currently leading global companies, an obvious recipe comes to light. A majority of these visionary leaders, after completing their undergraduate studies in India, stepped out of their comfort zones and chose to study abroad. The experience of working with the best, brought out their A game and enabled them to attain phenomenal success. We at Prodigy Finance aim to unlock this potential for students from 100+ countries across the globe, including from India, says, Mayank Sharma, Country Head – India, Prodigy Finance.

Today, Rohit is pursuing his master’s degree in electrical and computer technology at Ohio State University. Coming from a middle class background, he is grateful for the mentorship and financial assistance provided by GradRight and Prodigy Finance. He smiles generously and shares his plans for the future – he wants to be an entrepreneur too. He says, “I truly believe that I am privileged to study at such an esteemed institution. By utilizing the knowledge I will earn through the international exposure and world-class curriculum, I wish to help others move up the social and economic ladder through my entrepreneurship skills. If my experience can make a difference in the lives of people who are hustling for employment and education opportunities, I would have achieved my purpose.”

About GradRight

GradRight is an ed-fin-tech startup focused on global higher education. We are committed to enabling global youth aspirations by helping students find the “right education” at the “right cost.” Since September 2020, we have received over US$500 million in loan requests and successfully secured over US$75 million in loan approvals for more than 1600 students. GradRight is now the one-stop destination for Indian students applying for higher education abroad. GradRight was founded in 2019 by Sasidhar Sista, an alumnus of BITS Pilani, and University of Pennsylvania; and Aman Singh, an alumnus of  the Indian School of Business and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Know more about us on www.gradright.com

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Anand Patinge

anandp@gradright.com

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Reliance Digital’s ‘All About Apple’ Campaign Brings Best Apple Deals and Price Drops on iPhone 17, MacBook & More

MUMBAI, India, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital announces limited-period offers on the latest Apple products with significant price drops and consumer finance offers.

The All About Apple campaign by Reliance Digital is bringing high-quality products to consumers at affordable prices. The initiative aims to make premium Apple products more accessible to a broader segment of buyers during the ongoing promotional window. From the mighty iPhone 17 to the ultra-light MacBook Air (M5), upgrading is more accessible than ever.

Customers can experience the best technology without straining their budgets with attractive exchange bonuses, instant in-store discounts and flexible EMI options. These combined benefits substantially lower the effective acquisition cost, especially for buyers trading in older smartphones or laptops.

One of the spotlight offers includes the iPhone 17 256GB (Magichromatic finish), listed at an MRP of Rs. 82,900. With applicable cashback, combined with exchange benefits of up to Rs. 15,000 and an additional exchange bonus of Rs. 6,000, the effective price can go as low as Rs. 59,990.

Apple’s MacBook lineup has also become more affordable in the ongoing sale, particularly with the introduction of newer-generation processors and pricing benefits. The latest models, powered by the next-generation M5 chip, aim to deliver faster processing, improved battery efficiency, and seamless multitasking. The MacBook Air (M5) can be owned with EMIs starting at just ₹2,803*, inclusive of student and teacher discounts, exchange benefits, and financing schemes. Exchange bonus of 10,000 rupees is also available to MacBook Neo buyers.

This promotional campaign is time-bound, with all major offers scheduled to conclude on 23rd May. Customers are advised to hurry and verify eligibility for cashback, exchange benefits, and coupon discounts before completing their purchase, as terms may vary across models and store locations.

About Reliance Digital

Reliance Digital is one of India’s leading consumer electronics retail chains, offering a wide selection of smartphones, laptops, home appliances, and digital products. With a strong omnichannel presence, it provides customers access to competitive pricing, authorised products, and after-sales support through services such as Reliance resQ.

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Apparel Group Strengthens Digital Footprint with the Launch of ALDO App for the Indian Market

Express Delivery, Curated Style & Seamless Digital Experience Now Live on Google Play Store & Apple App Store

MUMBAI, India, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Apparel Group, the leading global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, announces the official launch of the ALDO India mobile app. This strategic rollout marks a significant milestone in Apparel Group’s mission to redefine omnichannel retail and enhance the digital shopping ecosystem for premium footwear and accessories in India.

Now available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, the dedicated app is designed to bring ALDO’s world-class style directly to the fingertips of the Indian consumer. By leveraging Apparel Group’s robust retail infrastructure, the app introduces express delivery services, ensuring that fashion-forward shoppers receive their favourite pieces with unprecedented speed and efficiency.

Built with modern consumer expectations in mind, the ALDO app empowers users to explore the latest collections, access exclusive product drops, and enjoy a streamlined shopping experience tailored for fast, effortless browsing. A defining feature of the app is its express delivery service, designed to get fashion essentials into customers’ hands as swiftly as possible, reflecting a new era of immediacy in style and service.

Apparel Group is committed to integrating advanced technology with high-street fashion, providing a secure and effortless checkout process tailored to the evolving needs of the modern, connected shopper. Whether discovering trend-led silhouettes or selecting everyday staples, shoppers now enjoy smooth navigation, secure checkout, and personalised recommendations all supported by ALDO’s commitment to quality and design excellence.

Tushar Ved, President of Apparel Group India, said: “The launch of the ALDO app is a definitive step in Apparel Group’s journey to pioneer a tech-forward retail environment in India. By integrating our cutting-edge logistics with a seamless interface, Apparel Group continues to set the pace for the future of commerce in the region, ensuring our customers enjoy speed, style, and convenience like never before.”

With the introduction of this dedicated platform, Apparel Group continues to solidify its position as a retail leader, focused on localized digital innovation and superior customer engagement.

The ALDO app is now live and available for download.

Download: https://onelink.to/aldoshoes

About ALDO

Founded in 1972, ALDO, the group’s flagship brand, delivers fashion to a diverse customer base at prices that make keeping up with seasonal styles a luxury within reach. ALDO’s 53-year history has seen the brand become one of the world’s leading fashion footwear retailers with a presence in 110 countries, a global fleet of 1400 locations and more than 250 million customers visiting our stores each year.

For more information, please visit www.aldogroup.com and follow @aldo_shoes and #AldoCrew on social media for updates.

Instagram: @aldo_shoes

Facebook: ALDO Shoes

Website: ALDO Shoes

About Apparel Group (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy – Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, Apparel Group caters to eager shoppers through its 2500+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000+ multicultural staff.

Apparel Group has carved its strong presence in the GCC and expanded thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Egypt. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary and Philippines.

Apparel Group India has created an omni-channel experience, operating brands originating from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The brands in India include leading names in fashion, footwear, and lifestyle such as Victoria’s Secret, Dolce & Gabbana Beauty, Victoria’s Secret PINK, Charles & Keith, Crocs, ALDO, ALDO Accessories, Bath & Body Works, Cotton On, Levis Kids, Tim Hortons, Inglot, Call It Spring, Nike Littles, Jordan Kids, Anne Klein, Herschel, R&B, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Carrefour, and Daiso Japan. Apparel Group has a multi-brand partnership with Marquee Brands for the licensing of BCBG, Ben Sherman, Bruno Magli, Sur la table, and Martha Stewart brands, across GCC and India. With 300+ stores and 20+ brands, the company serves thousands of customers across 50 cities in India.

Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Founder and Chairwoman, Mrs. Sima Ganwani Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades.

For more information, please visit:

Apparel Group India | LinkedIn | Download Club Apparel App

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Angel One’s ‘Cricket Park’ sparks strong participation, brings a generation back to the pitch

MUMBAI, India, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Angel One Limited, India’s intelligent investing companion and Official Associate Partner of the Tata IPL (2024–2028), recently hosted Cricket Park”, an immersive cricket-led experience that brought alive a simple yet powerful idea – Chalo, Cricket Khelte Hai. Held at TSG Sports Arena in Mumbai, the event witnessed strong participation and high on-ground energy, bringing together around 300 attendees, including India’s top digital creators and cricket enthusiasts, to rediscover the joy of playing the game.

At a time when cricket is widely consumed but rarely played, Cricket Park tapped into a deep cultural insight, that while the love for the game remains strong, the reasons to step out and play have steadily declined. By creating the right environment and format, Angel One turned passive fandom into active participation.

Designed as more than just a tournament, Cricket Park reimagined the childhood cricket experience into a dynamic, interactive format. The experience was paired with 14 interactive cricket installations and 5 live pitches, including Khidki Tod, Zero Kaata Bhaago, Ziddi Target, Bat Pakad and Ringa Ringa Catches, each crafted to bring back the spontaneity and thrill of the game. The event followed a unique flow, with creators arriving early to engage with and take over the installations, setting the tone for the experience, while fans stepped in at sundown, with matches continuing till late.

The event also saw participation from impactful personalities, adding to the overall energy and appeal of the experience. Notable digital creators including Jake Jeakings, Vyom (vyom25), CA Deepak Bhati (cadeepakbhati), Shrishti Gosavi (nerd_in_you), and Anmol Sharma (financebyanmoll) were part of the experience, further amplifying the event both on-ground and across digital platforms. With moments crafted for shareability, Cricket Park extended well beyond the venue, resonating strongly with a wider audience online.

Assisted by Badass Media and designed by Doodle Mapuls, Cricket Park was designed as a high-energy, community-led experience that blends culture, community, and digital storytelling.

Cricket Park is rooted in Angel One’s larger philosophy of enabling action. Much like how the platform simplifies investing for a new generation, the initiative aimed to remove friction from participation, meeting people where their interest already exists and giving them a compelling reason to act. In doing so, the brand’s invitation, “Chalo, Cricket Khelte Hai,” became more than a line, it turned into a lived experience on-ground.

Zameer Kochar, Chief Marketing Officer, Angel One, said, Cricket Park is built on a very simple insight, people don’t lack interest, they lack the right trigger to act. Whether it’s investing or something as personal as cricket, the gap often lies between intent and action. With this initiative, we wanted to create an experience that feels intuitive, inclusive, and engaging enough for people to step in and participate. The response we’ve seen has been extremely encouraging.”

With Cricket Park, Angel One has taken a step towards building a scalable, community-led property that blends culture, participation, and digital amplification and redefining how brands can create meaningful engagement beyond the screen.

About Angel One Limited:

Angel One Limited, (NSE: ANGELONE) (BSE: 543235) is the largest listed retail stock broking house in India, in terms of active clients on NSE. Angel One is a technology-led financial services company, providing broking and advisory services, margin funding and distribution of third-party financial products to its clients. The broking and allied services are offered through online and digital platforms to clients acquired directly and through assisted business.

Angel One Limited extensively uses Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science to create a superior digital experience. The company has built a host of digital properties like Angel One Mobile App, ‘SmartAPI’ a free-to-integrate API platform and ‘Smart Money’ an investor education platform of 37.4 million clients.

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