Rakesh Ranjan, former CEO of Zomato’s food delivery business, has been appointed as the CEO of Allen Career Institute’s digital arm, Allen Digital. He succeeds Abha Maheshwari, who stepped down from the position last month. In his new role, Ranjan will spearhead Allen’s digital growth, focusing on technology innovation and AI-driven learning experiences.
Ranjan, who stepped down from Zomato in April after nearly eight years, joined the company in 2017 as the global head of Zomato Gold. Over the years, he held multiple leadership roles, including VP of food delivery, Chief Sales Officer, and CEO of Hyperpure, before assuming the role of CEO of the food delivery division. Before Zomato, he worked with Boston Consulting Group and PwC.
Founded in 1988 by Rajesh Maheshwari, Allen Career Institute entered the digital-first space in 2022. Under Maheshwari’s leadership, Allen Digital set up a tech hub in Bengaluru. Today, Allen offers test prep courses for JEE and NEET aspirants and claims its AI chatbot achieved an AIR-equivalent rank of 8 in the NEET 2025 exam. The institute also reported enabling over 1,200 students, including 220 from its live programs, to secure IIT admissions in 2024 and 2025.
To date, Allen Career Institute has mentored more than 30 lakh students. In recent years, it has been actively expanding its digital footprint, having acquired the AI-led doubt-solving platform Doubtnut in 2023. Reports also suggested Allen was in talks to acquire edtech unicorn Unacademy at an estimated valuation of $800 million, though no further updates have surfaced.
Meanwhile, India’s edtech sector is undergoing a transition, adapting to the AI wave after a slowdown post-COVID-19 and the struggles of former market leader BYJU’S. New players like Arivihan are leveraging AI for personalized learning, while global giants such as OpenAI are exploring partnerships with Indian schools. Adding to the momentum, PhysicsWallah has recently secured SEBI approval for its IPO, which is set to become India’s first publicly listed edtech startup.
Campus, a leading name in India’s sports and athleisure footwear segment, has expanded its footprint in Maharashtra with the inauguration of a brand-new store in Mumbai. This move reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its retail network while offering customers a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.
Covering 1,320 sq. ft., the store presents Campus’ latest collections, featuring a wide selection of trendy and performance-oriented footwear for men and women. Shoppers can browse a selection of sneakers, sports shoes, and exclusive limited-edition lines, including the Warner Bros series.
To mark the launch, Campus has introduced a special opening offer of up to 40% off, giving customers the perfect chance to upgrade their footwear collection with stylish, high-quality options at competitive prices.
Nikhil Aggarwal, CEO and Whole Time Director, Campus Activewear, said, “The launch of our Mumbai store marks another milestone in our strategic expansion across key markets. This expansion demonstrates our dedication to enhancing customer accessibility and providing a seamless shopping experience. As we witness strong market demand, we are accelerating our growth plans to solidify our position as India’s preferred sports and athleisure footwear brand. This new store exemplifies our commitment to building a robust omni-channel presence that connects us with our valued customers.”
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Campus, a leading name in India’s sports and athleisure footwear segment, has expanded its footprint in Maharashtra with the inauguration of a brand-new store in Mumbai.
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