Aryaman Ashok Shankar: A young entrepreneur's success in sneaker industry and philanthropy
Bangalore-based industrialist couple, Sunita Timme Gowda and Ashok Shankar, take pride in their son Aryaman Ashok Shankar's success as a budding business tycoon in the sneaker industry and his philanthropic endeavors.
Aryaman's passion for sneakers led him into the business at a young age, where he focused on creating various models and styles. The global sneaker resale market, valued at $2 billion in 2019, is projected to reach $6 billion by 2025. Aryaman's success is attributed to the transformation of sneaker culture, driven by social media and collaborations.
Beyond his business ventures, Aryaman has remained committed to philanthropy. Recently, he contributed to the Seventh Day Adventist School for Speech and Hearing in Karnataka's Kollegal village, providing both his time and sports equipment for the school.
Starting his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 13, Aryaman turned his venture into a profitable endeavor, leading to a Rs 1000 crore broadcasting enterprise. Now 18, Aryaman has expanded his influence to Singapore and Japan, where he focuses on innovative ideas and social impact.
His recent visit to Kollegal reflects his commitment to philanthropy, accompanied by associates Genki and Kay Jay. Aryaman's journey exemplifies a blend of business success and social impact, promising a bright future for this young entrepreneur.
Aryaman's mother, Sunitha Timme Gowda, has also played a significant role in contributing to the development of the Seventh Day Adventists Special School.
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Karnataka offers extensive incentives in its proposed IT policy
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka has proposed a new Information Technology Policy for 2025–2030, offering extensive financial and non-financial incentives aimed at accelerating investments, strengthening innovation and expanding the state's tech footprint beyond Bengaluru.
The Karnataka Cabinet gave its nod to the policy 2025–2030 with an outlay of Rs 445.50 crore on Thursday after the Finance Department accorded its approval.
The policy introduces 16 incentives across five enabler categories, nine of which are entirely new, with a distinctive push to support companies setting up or expanding in emerging cities.
Alongside financial support, the government is also offering labour-law relaxations, round-the-clock operational permissions and industry-ready human capital programmes to make Karnataka a globally competitive 'AI-native' destination.
According to the policy, units located outside Bengaluru will gain access to a wide suite of benefits, including research and development and IP creation incentives, internship reimbursements, talent relocation support and recruitment assistance.
The benefits also include EPF reimbursement, faculty development support, rental assistance, certification subsidies, electricity tariff rebates, property tax reimbursement, telecom infrastructure support, and assistance for events and conferences.
Bengaluru Urban will receive a focused set of six research and development and talent-oriented incentives, while Indian Global Capability Centres (GCCs) operating in the state will be brought under the incentive net.
Incentive caps and eligibility thresholds have been raised, and the policy prioritises growth-focused investments for both new and expanding units.
Beyond incentives, the government focuses on infrastructure and innovation interventions.
A flagship proposal in the policy is the creation of Techniverse -- integrated, technology-enabled enclaves developed through a public-private partnership model inside future Global Innovation Districts.
These campuses will offer plug-and-play facilities, artificial intelligence and machine learning and cybersecurity labs, advanced testbeds, experience centres, and disaster-resistant command centres.
There will also be a Statewide Digital Hub Grid and a Global Test Bed Infrastructure Network, linking public and private research and development, and innovation facilities across Karnataka.
The government has proposed a Women Global Tech Missions Fellowship for 1,000 mid-career women technologists, an IT Talent Return Programme to absorb experienced professionals returning from abroad, and broad-based skill and faculty development reimbursements.
Shared corporate transport routes in Bengaluru and tier-two cities will be designed with Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation and other transport entities to support worker mobility.
The government said the policy is the outcome of an extensive research and consultation process involving TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, HP, Google, Accenture and NASSCOM, along with sector experts and stakeholder groups.
It estimates an outlay of Rs 967.12 crore over five years, comprising Rs 754.62 crore for incentives and Rs 212.50 crore for interventions such as Techniverse campuses, digital grid development, global outreach missions and talent programmes.
