Ms. Rekha Murthy Joins Rediff Board as IPO Plans Gather Momentum.

Rediff.com India Limited, an AI-first digital platform company preparing for its next phase of growth and evaluating capital-raising options including a potential IPO, has appointed Ms. Rekha Murthy as an Independent Director on its Board. The appointment strengthens Rediff’s board as the company accelerates its expansion across AI-led platforms, payments and enterprise software.

Ms. Murthy brings nearly 35 years of global technology leadership experience, having held senior roles at IBM, Oracle, SAP and Digital Equipment Corporation. She is an alumna of Harvard Business School and IIM Bangalore. She currently serves as an Independent Director and Chairperson of several committees at YES Bank and several international companies while remaining actively engaged with global start-ups as an advisor, investor and mentor.

An email query sent to the company confirmed that the appointment was approved at the Board meeting held on Friday. While Rediff declined to comment further on fund raising timeline, the company had earlier stated in August 2025 that it is actively evaluating capital-raising options to fund its next phase of growth.

Rediff is a majority-owned subsidiary of Infibeam Avenues Limited, which acquired control of the company in 2024 and subsequently increased its shareholding to 82% following the strategic transfer of its platform business to Rediff for a consideration of INR 800 crore.

As part of a broader leadership realignment across the group, Infibeam Avenues Limited has announced plans to rebrand itself as ‘AvenuesAI Limited’, subject to statutory approvals, and to elevate Mr. Vishwas Patel to the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Under the redefined leadership structure, Mr. Patel will lead day-to-day operations and execution across the businesses, focusing on scale, efficiency and delivery.

Mr. Vishal Mehta will continue as Chairman and Managing Director of Infibeam Avenues (AvenuesAI Limited) and will lead long-term strategic initiatives for both Infibeam Avenues and Rediff over the next 5–10 years. His focus will include vision and strategy, platform transformation, inorganic growth, and global expansion. This clear separation of operational leadership and strategic stewardship is expected to strengthen execution while ensuring sustained, future-ready growth across the group.

In its new phase, Rediff is being repositioned as an AI-first platform company. Its key initiatives include RediffPay, a UPI-based digital payments application; RediffOne, an integrated enterprise business suite combining ERP, HRMS, CRM, productivity tools, email and commerce capabilities; and the continued scaling of Rediffmail Enterprise, a secure email solution for businesses and enterprises.

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Rediff operates one of India’s largest consumer digital ecosystems through its flagship Rediffmail platform, with millions of registered email users globally. The company also runs the Rediff.com portal covering news, finance and entertainment, RediffTV, and has recently launched the Rediff Super App to bring its services together under a unified, mobile-first interface. Artificial intelligence is being progressively embedded across all platforms to enhance user experience, security and efficiency.

The Board appointment comes at a time when India’s IPO markets have shown renewed appetite for technology-led companies, following several high-profile listings in 2025. The strengthened governance and leadership structure positions Rediff well for its next phase of growth as a scaled, AI-driven digital platform company.