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In the past decade, marketing has been turned completely upside down! Social media has exploded past TV like a rocket, crushing it into irrelevance. Today, brand discovery happens in the most unexpected places, during a morning scroll on Instagram, through a relatable YouTube vlog, or in a 30-second Reel that
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For the average cricket enthusiast, Virat Kohli will be remembered for performing cover drives, running to win crunch matches, and being consistent on the cricket ground. But beyond the cricket field, Kohli has quietly built a powerful business empire that earns him hundreds of crores every year. Kohli is now
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One boy once monetized a pen-fight game in a classroom in Rajasthan. He charged entry fees, tracked winners, and organized mini tournaments. What looked like childhood mischief was actually early market research. Decades later, the same intuition would be used to build a digital empire. It was an IIT Kanpur
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When we speak of Shark Tank India judges, we can easily visualize experienced venture capitalists or renowned startup founders with several decades of industry experience. But Pratham Mittal brings a fresh and deeply meaningful perspective, that of an educator-entrepreneur who believes that entrepreneurship begins with learning by doing, not waiting
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When we think of startup judges on Shark Tank India, we often expect investors from tech, consumer brands, or SaaS founders. But Hardik Kothiya brings a unique and powerful perspective that of a renewable energy pioneer who has helped build one of India’s fastest-growing solar manufacturing companies from the
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When India was still learning to trust online marketplaces, Vinay Sanghi was already building one for cars. From meeting 30 dealers a day to leading a listed auto-tech giant, Sanghi’s journey shows how patience and discipline can quietly build industry leaders. Of great note, he is now the Chairman
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When we think about the startup world, we immediately jump to eCommerce, technology, and fintech. But Kanika, a young woman from Bhopal, jumped into a space that is meant for billionaires, giant corporations, or government organisations, the aviation industry. She proved that with innovation and courage, you can redefine the
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In a technology landscape dominated by hype cycles and short-term bets, Arvind Krishna represents a different kind of leadership, measured, deeply technical, and future-focused. As Chairman and CEO of IBM, Krishna is steering the 100+-year-old enterprise through one of its most important transformations, doubling down on hybrid cloud, artificial
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In India, a celebrity endorsement isn’t just about putting a famous face on a poster. It’s a lot more personal. For decades, people have looked at their favourite cricketers and movie stars not only as entertainers, but almost as family figures whose choices and words carry weight. So
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Telegram is a messaging app with over 1 billion users and a $30+ billion valuation. Amazingly, its core team is only about 30 people. There is no big campus and no HR department – just a flat, global team led by founder Pavel Durov. How can a tiny team power a
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India’s celebs often lend their star power to brands, but sometimes these partnerships crash spectacularly. What happens when an endorsement backfires? In a market where image and authenticity rule, a misaligned campaign or a public scandal can quickly turn a lucrative deal into a PR nightmare. From fairness creams
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Have you ever wondered who the real game-changers of India are? Not the ones born into legacy businesses, but the women who built their empires from scratch; idea by idea, risk by risk. India’s startup landscape is booming, but behind the noise lie stories that are even more powerful.
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If you’ve followed India’s retail and tech space even casually, you’ve probably heard one name making waves lately: Jeyandran Venugopal. And for good reason. Reliance Retail, a company that’s already reshaping how India shops, has handed its top job to a man who has quietly engineered
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Imagine juggling dozens of apps just to track one customer. Right now, most businesses do exactly that. In fact, only 24% of companies have fully integrated customer data across their tools. The result is chaos: teams waste hours on duplicate data entry and manual work, and customers get inconsistent service.
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Think about your own habits: how often do you email a company versus just sending a quick WhatsApp or Instagram message? Today, the answer is clear. Consumers overwhelmingly favor instant messaging over traditional email or phone calls. In one survey, about 67% of people said they prefer to contact companies
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Neal Mohan is an American businessman who has been the CEO of the online video-sharing platform YouTube since 2023. He succeeded Susan Wojcicki and managed several of its segments, such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music, and YouTube Premium. He was one of the driving forces behind the introduction of a
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The world of sports in India has seen a surge in commercial endorsements. In recent years, athlete sponsorships have exploded, rising to ₹1,224 crore in 2024, a 32% jump year-over-year. Non-cricket stars have led this boom, with Olympic heroes like Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu driving a large share.
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Vikram Bajaj was never meant to be the centre of global tech attention. He built his reputation quietly inside labs and research institutes. Now he stands beside Jeff Bezos as co-CEO of Project Prometheus. The sudden rise has triggered intense curiosity across the tech world. Why did Bezos choose a
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India’s highways are filled with countless stories, but few begin as quietly and unfold as dramatically as this one. The story starts with a young IIT graduate who watched a freight yard slowly grind to a halt. Trucks stood waiting with no clear direction, drivers grew frustrated as hours
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‘Deck the stores with boughs and holly’ for it is time for customers to start planning their Christmas gifts this year. But as the festive season comes knocking, its magic unfolds across the vibrant landscape of India. In between all the sparkle of decorations, brands across the world are now
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Robert Kiyosaki is an American author and businessman who became famous for his Rich Dad, Poor Dad series of self-help finance books. He founded the Rich Dad Company that offers personal finance and business education through videos and books, and Rich Global LLC. The book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ became
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People who are a part of the data analysis world know Alex Karp as a visionary recognized for his contribution to national security. With a detailed education in philosophy under the tutelage of Jurgen Habermas and a degree in art, Karp set himself as a key player in the field
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you know what that means - spending time with great food, fun family moments, and a great way for businesses to connect with customers. In the first week alone, holidays offer a value of $6.5 billion. Thanksgiving is a fantastic opportunity for
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Black Friday is no longer just a shopping holiday; it's an educational goldmine. Shoppers are in "buy mode" and actively searching for deals that help them grow, upskill, or transform their careers. In 2024, online Black Friday sales exceeded $10.8 billion in the U.S.