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BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) was incorporated on 1st October 2000 by the Government of India under the ownership of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications. The largest government-owned wireless telecommunications service provider in India is headquartered in Delhi. The Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL is a government
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A sport as old as human history, perhaps, but has a recorded history since the late 16th century. Cricket originated in South East England, and by the 18th century, it was an established sport in the country. The 19th and 20th centuries saw the sport develop globally, with international matches
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By the end of the year 2024, 78.05 percent of the global population was using smartphones, according to Statista. The report also details that many people use multiple smartphones which results in a higher number of smartphone subscriptions than the physical handsets. What was 6.97 billion smartphone subscribers
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Red Bull GmbH is an Austrian company that was launched in 1987. It traces its origin back to a similar drink that was called Krating Daeng. Krating Daeng was introduced in Thailand in 1976 by pharmacist Chaleo Yoovidhya. He pitched the product as an energy booster that increased productivity and
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The Home Depot was founded on 6th February 1978 by co-founders Bernard Marcus, Arthur Blank, Ron Brill, Pat Farrah, and Ken Langone. In the 46 years since its inception, the company has grown to operate big box-format stores across the United States of America including the District of Columbia, Guam,
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Diwali is a special time filled with lights, colors, and new opportunities. It's a season of hopes and dreams celebrated by millions worldwide, regardless of background. During Diwali, people exchange gifts, and this tradition extends to the business world. Employers express respect and thanks by giving corporate gifts
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The festival of Diwali is celebrated to hail the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya. Tulsidas’s epic ‘Ramcharitmanas’ details the celebrations, however, there is no mention of firecrackers being burst in Ayodhya. In fact, a specific verse in his creation states – “There was a sound from the sky, the
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As per the reports, the revenue in the eCommerce Market is projected to reach USD 58.97 billion in 2024. By 2025 the growth is expected to touch USD 188 billion and to touch USD 350 billion by 2030. Much of this amount is a result of the high sales
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The history of eCommerce is closely entwined with the history of the internet. Once the internet was available to the masses, eCommerce was a step away. One of the first sites of eCommerce was Amazon, which began in the USA. Since then, convenience, safety, and the enjoyable user experience have
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Finally reaching the last part of our series, we take a look at three more companies that have journeyed through the years and navigated the winding road to success. Apeejay Surrendra Group TVS Group Bajaj Group Apeejay Surrendra Group Group Apeejay Surrendra Group Founder Lala Pyare Lal Founded 1910 Industry
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Welcome to part – III of our four-part series on the oldest businesses in India and their journey over the years. All these businesses have journeyed through the murky waters of both world wars and have emerged victorious. Join us as we continue giving our readers a deep insight into how
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We continue this foray to gain insight into the Indian businesses that have not only sustained through the years but have successfully stayed relevant in a continuously changing market scenario. This is a brief look at those Indian companies and the feeling of pride they instill in the citizens of
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The concept of entrepreneurship in India can be traced to the early age of ancient Indian civilization. The Harappan civilization had established a commercial connection with the Mesopotamian society due to their trading culture of exchanging hand-crafted products like toys, pots, utensils, etc. This was known as the barter system,
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Marketing is defined as the process of exploring, creating, and delivering value to meet the needs of a target market in terms of goods and services. It is one of the primary components of business management and commerce. Over the years marketing techniques have evolved and have systematically changed from
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The global cosmetics industry was valued at USD 380 billion in the year 2019. The growth of the industry is projected at a CAGR of 5.3% to reach a whopping USD 463.5 billion between 2021 and 2027. The year 2022 saw the global cosmetic industry grow by 15%
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The revenue of the beauty and personal care market in India in the current year is approximately USD 27.23 billion which is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.38% between 2023 and 2027. The growth is attributable to the rising and increasingly pivotal role beauty products
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The origin of the word ‘book’ comes from the Germanic root ‘bok’ from which the old English word ‘boc’ was coined, leading to the modern word ‘book’. Books are the doorway that has the power to lead a reader into a world of imagination and fantasy. They also hold the
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A brand that has grown to operate 574 physical stores internationally and also transitioned successfully to online selling in a little over two decades is the Canadian multinational athletic apparel retailer known as Lululemon Athletica. Headquartered in British Columbia and incorporated in Delaware, United States. Lululemon Athletica, Inc., began by
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The hospitality industry has evolved immensely in the last two centuries. In the early 1800s, inns were the only lodging facilities that were available for tourists. However, at the turn of the century, the definition of lodging expanded to include food and drinks that were also provided for tourists and
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Influencer marketing is defined as a form of social media marketing According to Statista, the global influencer market size has more than doubled in value since the year 2019. Currently, its estimated value is USD 21.1 billion. The ever-expanding platforms of social media are used by marketers and influencers
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China has been one of the world’s leading economic powers for almost two millennia. Until the late 1700s, it accounted for approximately one-quarter of the global GDP (Gross Domestic Product). By the time the industrial revolution was beginning in Great Britain by 1820, China was accounting for approximately one-third
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Germany, the largest economy in Europe and the fourth largest in the world has officially entered recession, screamed the news headlines not long ago. The threat of recession has been looming large ever since the world emerged from the global covid-19 pandemic. The continuing Russia-Ukraine war has only added to
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Electronic Commerce, commonly known as E-Commerce, is defined as the buying and selling of goods or services on the Internet. The term embraces a wide variety of data, systems, and tools for online buyers and sellers which include mobile shopping as well as online payment encryption. In the year 2022,
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The definition of a startup company states that it is a company or project undertaken by an entrepreneur to seek, develop and validate a scalable business model. Such newly formed companies, typically, do not have a fully developed business model and, more importantly, they lack adequate capital to grow and