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India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Meet Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Co-founder of Ashoka University and Naukri
Sanjeev Bikhchandani is one of the most revered entrepreneurs and philanthropists in India. He is widely known as the founder of India's first online job portal, but he has also created a huge impact in India's education sector by co-founding Ashoka University. From building businesses to supporting social causes, Sanjeev Bikhchandani represents a compelling story of how innovation, vision, and meaning can overlap to drive real is Sanjeev Bikhchandani?Sanjeev Bikhchandani is one of the most respected entrepreneurs in India. He is most known for founding India's first and most popular online job portal. Today, he is also known as a powerful investor, philanthropist, and startup mentor. His efforts have improved the lives of millions of jobseekers across India and helped shape the digital economy.A Look at Sanjeev Bikhchandani's Professional JourneySanjeev Bikhchandani is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Info Edge. He was born in New Delhi, India. Bikhchandani went to St. Columba's School, New Delhi, and graduated from school in obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Economics as his main subject from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, graduating in 1984, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) in completing his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad in 1989, Sanjeev Bikhchandani began his career in marketing at Hindustan Milkfood Manufacturers (now GlaxoSmithKline), working on the Horlicks 1990, he left his job to pursue entrepreneurship. He founded Info Edge in 1995, which would become a leading online classifieds company in 1997, he launched which quickly grew to become India's largest web-based employment site, revolutionising job search and recruitment in the his leadership, Info Edge expanded its portfolio with other classified sites, including (real estate), (matrimonial), and (education).Bikhchandani is recognised as an astute investor, having made successful investments in startups such as PolicyBazaar and is also part of the 'Vision Circle' of FYI (Foundation for Young Innovators), a non-profit organisation supporting young has received several honours, including the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2008) and the Padma Shri (2020).Awards and honours received by Sanjeev Bikhchandani 2008: Received the Ernst and Young – Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Business Transformation.2008: Honoured with the Dataquest Pathbreaker Award and Teacher's Achievement Award for Business.2011: Conferred the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A).2012: Received the CF Andrews Distinguished Alumnus Award from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.2012: Honoured with the Lakshmipat Singhania – IIM Lucknow National Leadership Award as Young Leader in the Business Category.2017: Featured in Outlook Magazine's list of India's fifty greatest CEOs ever.2019: Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in IT by the Financial Express.2020: Conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Sanjeev Bikhchandani stands not just as the founder of a successful internet company but as a symbol of how entrepreneurship can be a powerful force for change. From enabling millions of Indians to find jobs through to investing in the country's digital and educational future, Bikhchandani continues to inspire a new generation of change India's startup and innovation ecosystem evolves, leaders like him remain a guiding light for building businesses that are both purposeful and impactful.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
Man befriends 28-yo on matrimonial site, dupes her of Rs 26L
Indore: An unidentified man was booked on Tuesday for allegedly defrauding a 28-year-old woman, who came in contact with the accused through a matrimonial DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said the victim reported that in Feb 2024, the woman, a resident of Vijay Nagar, received a message on her profile on from a man identifying himself as Jitendra Kumar. He introduced himself as an Indian Navy official and expressed interest in marrying a series of phone and WhatsApp conversations, the accused gained her trust without her disclosing anything to her family. Gradually, he fabricated stories about personal and family emergencies, including a false claim of suffering from blood cancer, and requested financial help for his treatment. Over time, the victim transferred a total of Rs 26,86,500 to the accused via online the woman began asking for her money back, the accused stopped responding to her messages and calls, eventually blocked her on all social media platforms. Realising she was defrauded, the woman filed a complaint with Indore Crime Branch, which promptly froze all bank accounts linked to the fraudulent transactions.A case was registered under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and efforts are underway to trace the unidentified Cyber Advisory1. Don't trust unknown contacts on matrimonial sites2. Don't share social media or banking credentials with online friends3. Verify identity of online acquaintances before interaction4. Avoid meeting strangers alone or in secluded places5. Don't transfer money on pretext of emergencies without verification6. Report suspected fraud to your nearest police station or on National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or call 1930
