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  • udChalo announces General Manoj Mukund Naravane as newest advisory board member

    udChalo announces General Manoj Mukund Naravane as newest advisory board member

    Mumbai: udChalo, a leading consumer tech firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gen (Dr) Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) 28th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) (Former Chief of the Army Staff), to its advisory board. As part of the advisory team, General Naravane will guide the company, playing a pivotal role in making strategic decisions that aligns seamlessly with the needs and preferences of its customer base and beyond. udChalo is the only Online Travel Agency (OTA) to be winning the ‘National Start-Up Award’ by the government of India. The company has recently expanded its platform to be accessed by broader spectrum of users beyond armed forces, after realizing that over 70 per cent of the travel market in India is controlled by Chinese Investors.

    General Naravane, served as the 28th COAS and is a highly decorated officer with over four decades of experience in the Indian Army. Leading from front, he has also held several other prestigious positions, including Vice Chief of Army Staff, and Eastern Army Commander. He is known for his strategic thinking, leadership skills, and commitment to the welfare of the armed forces personnel.

    “We are honoured to welcome General Naravane to the udChalo team,” said udChalo CEO Ravi Kumar. “His extensive experience and profound expertise will prove invaluable as we persist in our journey to expand and enhance our services for the benefit of the armed forces community and now beyond that, serving entire nation. We are confident that General Naravane’s unmatched leadership will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission of delivering seamless and cost-effective travel experiences to the armed forces and beyond.”

    General Naravane said, “I stand resolute in aligning forces with udChalo, a 100% Indian company in the travel industry that has dedicated its services exclusive for the armed forces. Through a range of products and services, udChalo is steadfastly making life easier for our armed forces community, extending its support not only at the national borders but also beyond, ensuring assistance wherever they may be. With over 35 lakh fauji families placing their trust in udChalo, it is poised to become the epitome of ‘Desh Ka Bharosa’ by extending its platform to other users as well”

    He further added, “udChalo’s vision aligns well with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, demonstrating its capacity to revolutionize the online travel technology industry through local innovation and entrepreneurship. Having dedicated my life to defending our borders, I now aspire to contribute to the progress and prosperity of our nation by supporting start-ups like udChalo. Recently, India emerged as the fourth nation globally for tech venture capital investments, reaffirming its start-up ecosystem. I encourage everyone to avail themselves of udChalo’s services, as indirectly, you will be supporting our veterans who find employment opportunities with udChalo.  Together, we all can forge a brighter future for our fauji families and our entire nation.”

    udChalo is committed to providing its customers with the best possible travel experience. The company’s team of experienced travel experts, formed primarily by veterans and veer naris, is always available to help customers plan their trips and get the most out of their travels. 

  • Deep Ajwani appointed as udChalo CMO

    Deep Ajwani appointed as udChalo CMO

    Mumbai: Consumer technology company udChalo has appointed Deep Ajwani as its new chief marketing officer. 

    In this new role, Ajwani will oversee the planning, development and execution of the organisation’s strategic marketing programme, said the company in a statement. “His role will be instrumental in scaling the company’s growth in new and existing markets, and broadening its consumer outreach,” it added.

    Ajwani previously played versatile roles in retail, martech, CRM, digital marketing and e-commerce industries.

    Sharing his excitement on being part of the senior leadership, Ajwani said, “This is a challenging and unique consumer segment that our brand is working with, and I take it as a privilege to provide service to our service men. I am looking forward to developing a unique marketing direction to accelerate this momentum and further elevate the brand on a national scale.”

    udChalo founder and CEO Ravi Kumar said that Ajwani is a customer champion and his vast experience will help udChalo attract and reach out to more customers. “Considering his understanding and familiarity of business and customer needs, I am assured that it will help udChalo to drive towards becoming the market influencer,”  Kumar added. 

    Ajwani is an IIM Ahmedabad alumni known for developing and shaping several companies working as a leader, mentor and strategic advisor.

    In his 20 years of career, he has been associated with various companies like Jet Airways, Nielsen, Capillary Technologies, and Big Bazaar.

  • UdChalo appoints Abani Kant Jha as CFO

    UdChalo appoints Abani Kant Jha as CFO

    Mumbai: udChalo, a consumer tech company focusing on Indian defence personnel and their dependents, has announced the appointment of Abani Kant Jha as chief financial officer.

    In his role, Jha will contribute to strategy formulation in alignment with the organisation’s long-term objectives and goals, planning and management of company resources to maximise ROI, identifying cost-saving projects and leading the treasury of the organisation for effective deployment of funds, said the company in a statement.

    He will lead a team of tax experts, consultants, and the finance team at udChalo and play a key role in bringing investments for the next growth phase of the organisation, it added.

    Welcoming Jha on board, udChalo CEO Ravi Kumar said, “We are confident that his expertise in global finance will benefit us to have better financial operations, identify risks, and setting up processes to mitigate them.”

    Jha comes with 25 years of industry experience. In his most recent role, he was with Jindal Flims as director of business operations & CFO. He was previously associated with companies like EaseMyTrip, Aditya Birla Group, Koutons, DP World and Reliance Industries, where he held significant roles and handled global positions at leadership levels. 

    On his appointment, Jha stated, “I believe udChalo has a great business model and talented management team that uniquely positions it to capitalise on the changing environment. I look forward to working with the team.”