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Sagar Kallepelly’s Long-Term Vision for a Pan-India Elevator Brand

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  For  Sagar Kallepelly , building Ricardo Elevators is not just about market share—it is about creating a  globally respected Indian elevator brand  rooted in engineering discipline and operational excellence. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Ricardo Elevators delivers complete vertical mobility solutions through an integrated in-house model. This approach has allowed the company to scale rapidly while maintaining quality and safety standards. Within two years, Ricardo Elevators achieved  ₹100 crore in revenue , supported by strong demand from residential and commercial segments. Its focus on customisation, affordability, and innovation has positioned it uniquely in the Indian market. The company’s long-term vision is to become  India’s No.1 elevator company , with strong presence across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and growing international exposure. By collaborating with franchise partners, architects, builders, and developers, Ricardo Elevators is building a sca...

Designing a difference: What is the role of design and architecture in influencing property value? -Mr. Anmoll D Shroff, Founder & CEO, Graanth Realty

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  In contemporary built environments, design no longer remains an aesthetic consideration; quite to the contrary, design is a fundamental component underpinning the real estate industry, given its ability to influence the manner in which existing and potential clients perceive and interact with a space. In doing so, it makes a significant impact on the overall value of the property. Up until recently, the impact of design on real estate valuation was understood but never quantified, which often affected the design process and the resultant economic outcomes.   This is changing with studies such as the Real Estate Innovation Lab’s The Value of Design in Real Estate Asset Pricing report, which measures for specific design elements and plots their impacts – the report found that features such as diagonality and podiums have a positive pricing differential of 12.4 and 9.7 per cent more than rectilinear buildings respectively, while structures with setbacks have a neg...

Payclick Fintech: A Jharkhand Startup Redefining Loan Access in India

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    Ranchi, Jharkhand: In the fast-growing landscape of India’s fintech sector, Payclick Fintech Services Pvt. Ltd. is quietly making big waves from a place most wouldn’t expect—Ranchi. Launched in 2024 by first-generation entrepreneur Subham Kumar Burman, Payclick is redefining how loans and financial services reach the underserved and often ignored segments of India’s population. What sets Payclick apart is not just its tech-driven approach, but its deep understanding of the grassroots—because that’s where it started. From Delivery Boy to Fintech Founder Subham’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Starting his career as a delivery boy, he climbed the ranks in the financial services sector, working in leadership roles across top fintech and DSA companies. With over 7 years of hands-on experience, he saw the gaps in India’s loan distribution system: poor accessibility in rural areas, low trust, and a lack of real-time human support. Instead of waiting for som...