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VBJ partners with ignition 2026 to celebrate ideas, culture and craftsmanship. Updated: 03/Jul/2026 1:03:14 PM 3356 views VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, one of South India`s most trusted heritage jewellery brands, partnered with IGNITION, the acclaimed thought leadership platform presented by the Shiv Nadar Foundation and curated by award-winning journalist Shoma Chaudhury. Held at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, the event brought together distinguished voices from diplomacy, cinema and international affairs, while VBJ showcased its latest PARRO - Signature Collection, celebrating exceptional craftsmanship inspired by nature. Long Distance Bus & Rail The evening featured compelling conversations with Dr. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran`s Supreme Leader, who shared perspectives on the evolving geopolitical landscape in West Asia; acclaimed actor Ali Fazal, who reflected on his artistic journey from Indian cinema to Hollywood; and former Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, who discussed the changing global order and insights from his latest book, China`s Wars. Adding an artistic dimension to the evening, VBJ unveiled a curated display of its PARRO - THE SIGNATURE PARROT COLLECTION, an exclusive line inspired by the grace, vibrancy and symbolism of the parrot. Combining intricate craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibilities, the collection reflects VBJ`s enduring commitment to transforming nature into timeless wearable art. Speaking on the occasion, Amarendran Vummidi, Managing Partner, VBJ, said, "IGNITION has established itself as a platform where influential voices come together to spark conversations that shape perspectives. At VBJ, we believe that meaningful ideas and enduring craftsmanship both have the power to inspire generations. Our continued association with IGNITION reflects our commitment to supporting platforms that celebrate excellence, dialogue and creativity." South Asians & Diaspora Jithendra Vummidi, Managing Partner, VBJ, added, "The PARRO collection embodies our pursuit of artistry that is rooted in heritage yet resonates with contemporary lifestyles. Presenting it at IGNITION, a forum that celebrates ideas, innovation and culture, is a fitting way to showcase how timeless craftsmanship continues to evolve while staying true to its origins." As a fifth-generation family-run brand, VBJ takes immense pride in its legacy as the creator of the historic Sengol (sceptre) - a sacred symbol of India's democratic journey. Rediscovered after 72 years through meticulous research by the VBJ team, the Sengol was reinstated beside the Speaker's chair in India's new Parliament building, Sansad Bhavan, by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking VBJ's enduring bond with India's cultural and national heritage. Continuing this legacy, VBJ is now set to unveil its largest jewellery showroom on Coimbatore's 100ft Road. About VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers VBJ, Vummidi Bangaruru Jewellers is one of South India's most trusted fine jewellery brands, offering exceptional value, diverse choices, and unmatched quality across diamond, gold, and silver jewellery. Established in 1900, VBJ has earned the trust of over five generations and continues to be a name synonymous with heritage and craftsmanship. With two flagship stores in Chennai (Anna Salai and Anna Nagar) and a global presence through its Dallas showroom opened in October 2023, VBJ blends legacy with modernity to serve a wide range of jewellery connoisseurs. VBJ's digital presence through www.vummidi.com allows patrons to explore elaborate collections online, while its dedicated silverware vertical www.vbjsilver.com, showcases masterful creations crafted from pure silver. The brand also boasts an in-house Creative Center and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, enabling the design and production of timeless, original pieces that reflect both artistic finesse and generational expertise. Top stories. Business tips by J sampath. Questions and answers. Health corner.

Ignition and Digits have announced a partnership integrating AI-powered revenue workflows with an AI-native general ledger to help accounting firms make better pricing and billing decisions. The integration simplifies billing data flow, client synchronisation and transaction visibility whilst reducing manual setup. Founded in 2013, Ignition serves 8,500 businesses and has processed $13 billion in revenue. Digits, launched in 2025, manages $850 billion in financial activity and has raised nearly $100 million from investors including Benchmark, SoftBank and GV. The partnership aims to create a connected system where AI is embedded across revenue workflows and ledger management. Future capabilities will include scope-creep detection, profitability insights and pricing optimisation. The integration is available at ignitionapp.com/integrations/digits.

Ignition and Digits partner to power the AI-forward accounting firm. New integration connects AI-powered revenue workflows with the first AI-native ledger, helping firms make smarter pricing, billing, and growth decisions. AI will have the biggest impact in accounting when it helps make better decisions. With Digits, Australian News Journal is connecting AI-powered workflows to the first AI-native ledger so firms can act on better data." - Greg Strickland, CEO of Ignition SAN FRANCSICO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Ignition and Digits announced a new partnership and integration today at Scaling New Heights, designed to connect AI-powered revenue workflows with the first AI-native general ledger, aiming to help accounting firms make faster and more informed pricing and billing decisions. This partnership reflects a broader shift in the accounting technology landscape: from disconnected tools to an intelligent, connected stack. Together, Ignition and Digits represent a new model in which AI is embedded across both revenue workflows and the ledger, helping firms operate with greater clarity and confidence. At launch, the integration simplifies key workflows between the two platforms, including billing-related data flow, client and invoice synchronization, and improved visibility into future-dated transactions, while reducing manual accounting setup. The partnership also lays the foundation for future AI-driven capabilities such as scope-creep detection, profitability insights, and pricing optimization. "AI will have the biggest impact in accounting when it helps firms make better decisions, not just automate more tasks," said Greg Strickland, CEO of Ignition. "With Digits, we're connecting AI-powered revenue workflows to the first AI-native ledger so firms can act on better data - identifying opportunities, improving pricing, while staying in control of how work is delivered and billed." Digits reimagined the general ledger with AI embedded at its core, automating routine accounting work while surfacing what requires human judgment. Combined with Ignition's leadership in proposals, billing, payments, and pricing intelligence, the integration gives firms a modern, connected system designed for scale. "Digits is rethinking the general ledger as an intelligent system of record that automates the tedious parts of accounting," said Jeff Seibert, Founder and CEO of Digits. "By integrating with Ignition, we're connecting how firms sell and bill work with how that revenue is captured and understood in the ledger - creating a more complete, AI-powered financial system." The partnership is already resonating with firms using both platforms. "For a professional services firm, Ignition and Digits are a strong fit together," said Joshua Chapel, Founder & CEO of Mana Accounting & Advisory. "Ignition simplifies proposals, approvals, and payments, while Digits gives us clear visibility into the numbers. That combination is valuable not only for our firm, but for the clients we support as well." To learn more about the Ignition and Digits partnership and explore the integration, visit www.ignitionapp.com/integrations/digits, where you can see how connected, AI-powered workflows are designed to help firms streamline billing, improve pricing decisions, and gain deeper financial insight. About Ignition Founded in 2013, Ignition is the leading revenue and billing automation platform for firms and agencies to transform their sales, billing and payment processes. Ignition automates proposals, engagement letters, invoicing, payments and workflows in a single AI-powered platform, empowering 8,500+ businesses to sell, bill and get paid for their services with ease. To date, Ignition customers have managed relationships with over 2.4 million clients and earned $13b in revenue via the platform. Ignition's global workforce spans Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, US and the UK. About Digits Digits is the world's first AI-native general ledger, with built-in intelligence delivering month-end close automation for accounting firms and finance teams. From 24/7 AI bookkeeping to reconciliation, workpaper automation, quality review, analysis, and report generation, Digits saves accountants and business owners countless hours of tedium and frustration every month. Launched in 2025, Digits manages $850B in financial activity across hundreds of accounting firms and thousands of businesses. Digits was founded by serial entrepreneur Jeff Seibert and is backed by almost $100M from leading VCs, including Benchmark, SoftBank, and GV, and 70+ well-known angel investors, including Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, Anthony Noto, CEO of SoFi, Dick Costolo, former CEO of Twitter, and Kevin Weil, former CPO at OpenAI and Instagram. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Australian News Journal do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.