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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.
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Every November, our inboxes explode with “Biggest Sale Ever!” alerts, and somehow, even when we promise ourselves we’ll just browse, we end up checking out with five items we didn’t even know we needed. Sound familiar? Black Friday isn't a shopping day anymore; it's
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Black Friday 2024 saw a big rebound in brick-and-mortar shopping as pandemic fears waned. In fact, 90 million Americans shopped in-store on Black Friday 2024 (versus 87M online). This was the highest in-store turnout since before COVID. A Deloitte survey shows US consumers set 37% of their holiday budgets for
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What happens when a man who once claimed he “never planned to join a startup” ends up leading one of India’s biggest fintech powerhouses? Enter Amrish Rau, the quiet disruptor of Pine Labs' meteoric rise. He’s not your typical Silicon Valley hustler or a CEO who loves
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Kapil Sharma's meteoric rise from his initial days to becoming one of India’s most celebrated comedians is an inspiring tale for many people. Hailing from Amritsar, his early life was filled with struggles and hardships. His father, who served in the police force, passed away due to
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Gita Gopinath’s iconic role is that she serves as the first female Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She is on leave from Harvard University’s Economics department, where she serves as the John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and Economics. Ms. Gopinath’s research, which focuses
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Jawed Habib is best known for snipping, styling, and making Bollywood stars look red-carpet ready for decades. Jawed Habib is one of India's most celebrated hairstylists, but nowadays he has been trending for all the wrong reasons. From viral workshop antics to multi-crore crypto fraud allegations, the man
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India is considered home to some of the successful entrepreneurs across the globe. Young entrepreneurs in India are rewriting business with their latest ideas. Moreover, with access to technology and digital tools, they are transforming their ideas into reality faster than ever. Despite having to endure numerous challenges, these business
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SaaS buyers, it’s that time of the year when you get the best Black Friday deals in 2025 on your favourite SaaS tools. If you have already decided on buying a SaaS tool, then you would not find a better money-saving offer than the Black Friday offers. Whether it
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Every sale sparks a rush to win over customers, but Black Friday takes that competition to a whole new level. Not only is it one of the biggest single days for sales, but it also skyrockets the holiday shopping season. This is the major time of the year when retailers
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When a leadership shake-up suddenly happens at a powerhouse like Nestlé, there is tension created in the business world. After the unexpected departure of Laurent Fréixe in early 2025, Philipp Navratil stepped into the top job role that highlights both his 20 years of experience and Nestlé’s faith in
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Shark Tank India is all set to make a spectacular comeback for its fifth season, bringing new opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs across the country. One of the biggest talking points this season is the onboarding of Mohit Yadav, co‑founder of the skincare brand Minimalist, to the panel of investors.