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India.com
10 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Happy Birthday Yuzvendra Chahal: Inside Cricketer's ₹45 Crore Net Worth, IPL Salary, And Lavish Lifestyle In 2025
photoDetails english 2935473 Today marks the birthday of Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, and fans are buzzing not only about his on-field achievements but also his off-field headlines. As he turns a year older, Chahal's net worth in 2025 is estimated at ₹45 crore, thanks to his IPL 2025 contract with Punjab Kings, BCCI earnings, luxury endorsements, and smart investments. His recent divorce from Dhanashree Verma has sparked widespread speculation, especially over the rumored ₹60 crore alimony—later denied by her legal team. From his lavish Gurugram home to a luxury car collection featuring Rolls Royce and Lamborghini, Chahal continues to be a headline-maker on and off the field. Updated:Jul 23, 2025, 08:34 AM IST 1. Yuzvendra Chahal's Net Worth in 2025 Touches ₹45 Crore 1 / 20 Chahal's current net worth stands at ₹45 crore, built on IPL contracts, BCCI earnings, brand deals, and investments in startups and lifestyle ventures. 2. Punjab Kings Signed Chahal for a Massive ₹18 Crore in IPL 2025 2 / 20 In IPL 2025, Chahal became one of the highest-paid players as Punjab Kings secured him for ₹18 crore during the mega auction. 3. Total IPL Earnings Exceed ₹37.7 Crore Since Debut in 2011 3 / 20 Over 12 seasons, Chahal has earned more than ₹37.7 crore in IPL salary, highlighting his consistent impact as a top-performing leg spinner. 4. Brand Endorsements Earn Him ₹1 Crore Per Campaign 4 / 20 Chahal endorses brands like VIVO, Nike, and Acuvue, reportedly charging ₹1 crore per deal—adding substantially to his overall income. 5. Owns a ₹25 Crore Lavish Home in Gurugram 5 / 20 Chahal lives in a luxurious residence in Gurugram, Haryana, featuring modern interiors, artistic decor, and premium furnishing worth ₹25 crore. 6. Rolls Royce to Lamborghini: His Car Collection Is Insane 6 / 20 Chahal's fleet includes a Porsche Cayenne S, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Rolls Royce, and a Lamborghini Centenario—together valued at over ₹12 crore. 7. Invested in Lifestyle Brand CheQmate and Fitness App Grip 7 / 20 Apart from cricket, Chahal has invested in High Times Solutions' CheQmate, a fitness app named Grip, and a premium fashion brand YUZO. 8. No BCCI Contract for 2023-24 Season 8 / 20 Despite earlier being in the Grade C category, Chahal was left out of the 2023-24 BCCI annual contracts list, missing the ₹1 crore payout. 9. Still Receives Government Salary as Income Tax Officer 9 / 20 Chahal holds a government job as an Income Tax Officer, earning between ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month since 2018. 10. Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma Officially Divorced 10 / 20 The couple finalized their divorce on February 20, 2025, at Bandra Family Court, ending a three-year marriage on mutual terms. 11. Dhanashree Verma Denies ₹60 Crore Alimony Rumours 11 / 20 After internet rumours claimed she demanded ₹60 crore in alimony, Dhanashree's lawyer publicly clarified that no such demand was ever made. 12. False Reports Project Her Net Worth Will Triple Post-Alimony 12 / 20 Speculative reports falsely claimed Dhanashree's net worth would rise from ₹24 crore to ₹84 crore, which her legal team denied outright. 13. Social Media Backlash Targets Dhanashree Amid Divorce 13 / 20 Following unverified claims, Dhanashree faced online trolling and was labeled a 'gold digger,' triggering debates on media ethics and public judgment. 14. Internal Rift Began in 2023: Instagram Hints and Name Changes 14 / 20 Signs of their split first appeared in 2023 when Dhanashree removed 'Chahal' from her Instagram and the cricketer posted cryptic messages. 15. Dhanashree Set for Telugu Movie Debut Despite Controversy 15 / 20 Undeterred by the media buzz, Dhanashree is set to debut in a Telugu film, showing her career continues to evolve beyond YouTube choreography. 16. Chahal Deletes Couple Photos, Dhanashree Retains Memories 16 / 20 While Chahal removed all couple photos from Instagram, Dhanashree still keeps pictures from their time together on her social feed. 17. First IPL Player to Take 200 Wickets 17 / 20 In 2024, Chahal made IPL history by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets, a feat that boosted his reputation and earnings. 18. His Financial Strategy Mixes Cricket, Real Estate and Tech 18 / 20 Chahal has created a diversified income portfolio with smart real estate acquisitions, tech startup investments, and lucrative brand deals. 19. Viral Meme Culture Amplified Misinformation During Divorce 19 / 20 Unverified memes and headlines fueled false narratives around alimony, leading to widespread misinformation and unnecessary public outrage. 20. Yuzvendra Chahal Remains One of India's Wealthiest Cricketers 20 / 20 With ₹45 crore in net worth, luxury assets, and commercial acumen, Chahal stands tall among the top financially successful cricketers in the country.

Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- Straits Times
NUS commits $150 million to boost growth of deep tech start-ups via new VC programme
Find out what's new on ST website and app. NUS seeks to enhance support for early stage tech innovation by focusing on high-potential ventures within the university's ecosystem. SINGAPORE - The entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS) is committing $150 million to a new venture capital (VC) programme, the school said on July 22. Through the NUS Venture Capital Programme, the university will invest $50 million in selected VC firms to support NUS deep tech start-ups. The first two VC partners are Granite Asia, a multi-asset investment platform, and specialist life sciences investor 4Bio Capital, which focuses on advanced therapeutics. The other $100 million will be committed to an autonomous investment fund focused on NUS-affiliated start-ups, which is able to invest alongside selected VC partners. The initiative is the first of its kind in Asia, said NUS, and seeks to enhance support for early stage tech innovation by focusing on high-potential ventures within the university's ecosystem, including start-ups from the National Graduate Research Innovation Programme (Grip). Launched in January, Grip is an incubator programme run by NUS and and Nanyang Technological University to foster start-ups from Singapore's autonomous universities and research institutes. NUS Enterprise's VC programme complements the National Grip framework by addressing the need for downstream venture development. Various National Grip start-ups are still in the early stages of technological readiness and require continued, strategic support to advance from lab to market. While Grip currently provides up to $250,000 in seed funding per start-up, NUS' VC programme focuses on accelerating post-seed growth and preparing ventures for external capital. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Miscalculation of MOH subsidies and grants led to $7m in overpayments, $2m in shortfalls Singapore Changi Airport handles 17.5 million passengers in Q2 2025 Singapore 2 charged over alleged role in posting bail for man who later absconded Singapore Teen charged after allegedly selling vaporisers, advertising e-cigarettes on WhatsApp Life Having a workout partner could be the secret to sticking to your fitness goals Singapore 2,500 turtles seized in India and sent back to S'pore, put down humanely after salmonella detected Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving NUS says its VC programme aims to fill funding and mentorship gaps faced by tech start-ups in the region. In 2025, VC investments in Asia-Pacific fell sharply to a 10-year low of $85 billion. With a 5 per cent decline from 2023, early-stage funding has totalled less than $38 billion in 2024. This effort is set apart by direct engagement with leading VC firms selected not only for their track records, but also for their market access in global innovation hubs, said NUS.
Business Times
a day ago
- Business
- Business Times
NUS Enterprise invests S$150 million to launch venture capital programme in Asia
[SINGAPORE] The entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), NUS Enterprise, announced on Tuesday (Jul 22) that it will commit S$150 million to launch the NUS Venture Capital (VC) Programme. NUS will invest S$50 million in selected VC firms to provide structured support for NUS tech startups. The first two VC partners are Granite Asia, a multi-asset investment platform with a 25-year track record of backing breakthrough technology ventures at a global level, and specialist life sciences investor 4Bio Capital, which focuses on advanced therapeutics. The other S$100 million will be committed to an autonomous investment fund focused on NUS-affiliated startups, with the flexibility to invest alongside selected VC partners. The initiative is the first of its kind in Asia, said NUS, and seeks to enhance support for early-stage tech innovation by focusing on high-potential ventures within the NUS ecosystem, including startups from the National Graduate Research Innovation Programme (Grip). How the NUS VC Programme complements the National Grip The NUS VC Programme complements the National Grip framework by addressing the need for downstream venture development. The National Grip helps those under the programme to transform lab-based research discoveries into globally competitive, market-ready ventures. Various National Grip startups are still in the early stages of technological readiness and require continued, strategic support to advance from lab to market. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up While Grip currently provides up to S$250,000 in seed funding per startup, the new VC programme focuses on accelerating post-seed growth and preparing ventures for external capital. This effort is set apart by direct engagement with leading VC firms selected not only for their track records, but also for their market access in global innovation hubs, said NUS. The programme offers structured support such as mentorship, investor feedback, market entry, fundraising networks, and operational guidance by combining capital with deep venture expertise. Dr Tan Sian Wee, NUS senior vice-president (innovation and enterprise), said: 'National Grip is an important first step in helping deep tech startups take root. As such, the VC Programme builds on this by pairing promising ventures with globally connected investors, enabling a more complete pathway to scale and commercial success. This is essential given that most startups struggle to move beyond early-stage innovation toward impactful, real-world deployment.' The NUS VC Programme aims to fill critical funding and mentorship gaps faced by tech startups in Asia. In 2025, VC investments in Asia-Pacific fell sharply to a 10-year low of S$85 billion. With a 5 per cent decline from 2023, early-stage funding has totalled less than S$38 billion in 2024.


The National
05-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Grip on disruption: UAE and World Economic Forum launch global AI regulatory platform
In a bid to future-proof regulation amid rapid technological disruption, the World Economic Forum has teamed up with the UAE to launch an initiative that aims to overhaul how governments around the world respond to emerging technologies such as AI. Unveiled in Geneva on Friday, the Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (Grip) promises to reimagine regulatory systems for the "Intelligent Age" – one increasingly defined by advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital finance. The aim of Grip is to close the gap on policy and industry advancement by bringing together government, industry leaders and tech experts to co-design tools and frameworks that are as agile and adaptive as the technologies they seek to govern. "Innovation moves fast – regulation must too,' said Børge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum. 'Grip enables governments to co-create policy frameworks that are agile, anticipatory and ready for the technologies shaping our future.' Among GRIP's deliverables over the next two years are a global regulatory playbook, offering practical frameworks and case studies for innovation governance; a future readiness index to assess countries' preparedness for emerging technologies; and a regulatory innovation hub, where pilot solutions can be tested and scaled in partnership with industry. 'Sustainable economies thrive only within forward-looking and agile regulatory ecosystems. The quality of life of our communities in the future exponentially depends on the work conducted by regulators,' said Maryam Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet. 'Grip will strive to empower legislators globally, providing them with cutting-edge regulatory tools and data to keep pace with a world of relentless technological breakthroughs.' Boston Consulting Group will contribute as knowledge partner, alongside a network of leading legal, policy and tech experts. UAE leading the charge on AI Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year, Ms Al Hammadi told delegates at the World Economic Forum that the UAE had emerged as one of the most digitally advanced in the world, having accelerated well ahead of schedule in rolling out online services. The country's ambitious strategy has already delivered billions of dollars in savings, improved efficiency, and positioned the UAE as a global magnet for top talent in advanced technology and artificial intelligence. From January, the UAE's National Artificial Intelligence System will be an advisory member of the UAE Cabinet, the Ministerial Development Council and the boards of government firms and federal bodies – a move announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. It marks the latest step in a long-term national push to embed AI across governance and society. In 2017, the UAE became the first country in the world to have a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. Since then, it has launched a national AI strategy and a dedicated AI university.


Motor 1
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Toyota Dealers Got a Sneak Peek at the New Celica
Although we haven't seen any spy shots yet, Toyota has been discussing the potential return of the Celica for a little over two years. The company even dropped a blink-and-you'll-miss-it pseudo teaser during season two of its Grip anime series. An eighth generation of the affordable sports car is still in the works and is currently in 'pretty advanced development,' according to the senior VP of product planning for North America. Cooper Ericksen told MotorTrend that Toyota has running mules of the reborn Celica out and about. Not only that, but behind closed doors, dealers have been allowed to take an early look at prototypes and design sketches. The car's styling remains a mystery, but Ericksen noted that all the renderings flooding social media are wrong. As for what will power it, he didn't rule out a pure internal combustion engine, but he also didn't dismiss the possibility of electrification. Photo by: Toyota If it goes the hybrid route, the new Celica could compete with another resurrected nameplate beloved by enthusiasts: the Honda Prelude . A fully electric version seems unlikely, especially since Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda recently expressed a preference for sports cars that have 'the smell of gasoline and a noisy engine .' Although a new Celica hasn't been officially greenlit for North America, the fact that it's in an advanced development phase makes us believe it's on the way. If, somehow, it doesn't reach the United States, it wouldn't be the first Gazoo Racing product denied a US visa. America doesn't get the GR Yaris, a diminutive hot hatch that would undercut the GR Corolla here. There's also another forbidden fruit powered by the same turbocharged three-cylinder engine: Japan's Lexus LBX Morizo RR . The lack of photographic evidence likely means we're in for a long wait to see the next-gen Celica. In the best-case scenario, we can't imagine the car going on sale any earlier than 2027. But the Celica isn't the only fun car Toyota has in the pipeline. The company has already announced that the Supra will return, and something will surely emerge from the wicked mid-engine concept we saw earlier this year. Perhaps a new MR2? The car's name also appeared in the teaser. Photo by: Toyota Let's not forget that Toyota has also teased a purely electric sports car. The last update on the FT-Se concept indicated it's still in development. Hideaki Iida, project manager for the Gazoo Racing Design Group, told sister site InsideEVs the spicy EV is due after 2026. Chief engineer Fumihiko Hazama mentioned a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, a next-generation battery pack, and a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) time of just three seconds. However, the most intriguing performance car from Toyota may carry a different badge. The GR GT3 concept is expected to evolve into a street-legal Lexus supercar, potentially named the 'LFR.' It's rumored to feature a newly developed twin-turbo V-8, although nothing has been confirmed. Expect this flagship performance machine to break cover sooner rather than later. While sports cars remain a niche market, Toyota gives us hope for a more thrilling future. Still, it raises the question of where a new Celica would fit in the lineup, considering the GR86 is here to stay and the Supra won't be gone for long. With the GR-branded Yaris, Corolla, 86, Celica, Supra, MR2, and the LFR all potentially coexisting, things could get crowded in a few years. Not that we're complaining, but the bean counters might. Fun Toyotas: The Toyota Supra Won't Stay Dead For Long Confirmed: Toyota Will Make the GR Corolla In the UK Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: MotorTrend Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )