Binny Bansal

Plaksha University launches Binny Bansal Institute for Inventing the Future

Plaksha University launches Binny Bansal Institute for Inventing the Future

02 Apr 2025, 17:06 PM

The Flipkart co-founder has invested Rs 70 crore to set up IIF, that will focus on developing innovative solutions using AI, blockchain, and robotics.

After Flipkart, Binny Bansal steps down from PhonePe board

After Flipkart, Binny Bansal steps down from PhonePe board

30 Nov 2024, 18:26 PM

Bansal still owns about 1% of PhonePe and continues to be largest individual minority shareholder in the firm.

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