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This article has been contributed by Rujuta Rammohan, Chief Culture Officer at InCorp India For decades, productivity has been measured by the sheer number of hours put in - In India’s corporate sectors, long hours have often been worn as a badge of honour. Employees missing their commitments at
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Revolutionizing debt collection in business firms has been brought down into new horizons by various AI tools that make it easier for business firms to lift overdue accounts. They show forthcoming behaviors in payment by machine learning with automated reminders while customizing lines for respective clients, resulting to be lower
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This article has been contributed by Asma Shaikh – Co-founder & MD, Enthral.ai For enterprises today, the real challenge with workforce capability building is not simply that skills are becoming outdated; it is that employees are often not role-ready when they are needed. On average workers can expect 39% of
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This article has been contributed by Rahul Bansal, Founder of Dictation Daddy, AI powered Dictation tool that understands your intent. The Breaking Point The pain started in my arms last year, a dull ache that grew sharper with each keystroke. After spending nearly three years building products as an indie
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This article has been contributed by Sarika Shetty, CEO and co-founder of RentenPe Every month, approximately 30% of India pay rent diligently, without fail. They have varied profiles – some are students, some new graduates while some are seasoned professionals with families. Rent, for them, is their biggest recurring expense. However,
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As India is gearing up for its biggest festive season, two popular household names, Amazon and Flipkart, are preparing for another high-stakes sales face-off. This year, it is not about huge discounts or midnight flash sales. The backdrop is far bigger, as it is the rollout of GST 2.0,
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AI technology is redefining investment in that it makes the processes faster, simpler, and wiser. In fact, these innovations tend to churn vast amounts of data through machine learning, define optimal asset mixes, and execute trades quickly and carefully. Investors can expect intelligent guidance, automatic adjustment of position sizes, and
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This article has been contibuted by Bharat Bafna, CEO & Co-founder, Ameya Perfomatt, Chairman TiECon Vadodara’25 & Vice-President, TiE Vadodara India has launched an ambitious $10B+ semiconductor mission to capture value in chip manufacturing and design, with major government incentives focused on fabs, design houses and packaging. This push
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A decade ago, most of us only saw comedians cracking jokes in Bollywood films or filling in funny side roles on television. Today, it’s a completely different picture. These days, stand-up specials, viral YouTube sketches, and OTT platforms have given comedians their own spotlight, and many have built fortunes
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Online shopping can make life easier, but it can also be frustrating at times. You see a tempting discount, try the coupon, but ultimately get nothing. That’s why many shoppers are turning to AI tools for help, which do the heavy lifting. Instead of spending hours comparing prices or
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Not too long ago, your choices for a quick drink in India were pretty predictable: cola, a packet of juice, maybe a packaged iced tea if you got lucky. That picture is changing fast. Walk through a supermarket today and you’ll see shelves stacked with cold brews, flavoured waters,
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Harshavardhan Chitale is set to join Hero MotoCorp, India’s largest two-wheeler maker, as the company’s new CEO effective from January 5, 2026. The decision was finalized at a board meeting on September 8, 2025, and disclosed in regulatory filings with the National Stock Exchange and BSE. He will
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This article has been contributed by Dr. Arjun Sharma, Founder and CEO, Gomini If there is one sector that has quietly held Bharat together through centuries of upheavals, it is agriculture. In FY25, the sector's share of the gross domestic product (GDP) was 17.9%. While the agriculture
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The Indian business landscape moves fast, and it doesn’t wait for anyone. Brands that once seemed untouchable can disappear almost overnight. Brands that once seemed untouchable can disappear almost overnight. However, some manage to defy the odds. They stumble, rethink, and return, stronger, smarter, and more determined than before.
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This article has been contributed By Aditya Joshi, Chief Operating Officer, SA Technologies For more than two decades now, the revolution of India's Global Capability Centre (GCC) has really been anchored in tier-1 metros such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, and the NCR. These metros now provide scale,
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Gold jewellery has always held a special place in India, admired as a mark of grace and timeless charm. Whether it’s a wedding ceremony, festive season, or even a long-term investment, gold jewellery often plays a vital role in every Indian household. India stands as the second-largest consumer of
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OpenAI has sealed a $1.1 billion all-stock deal to acquire Statsig, a Seattle-based product experimentation startup, in one of the boldest tech shake-ups of 2025. At the center of this landmark move is Vijaye Raji, the Indian-origin founder of Statsig, who is stepping into a powerful new role as
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Creating viral posts on LinkedIn has been made easy and fast by AI tools. The tools provide clear prompts to help users write powerful messages, catchy hooks, and trendy topics that grab eyeballs. Proposing the best time to post, refining the tone to the appropriate formal or casual, and editing
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This article has been contributed by Dr Vaishaly Bharambe, MBBS, MD, PhD-Anatomy Counsellor and Medical Educator. Founder: VB Anatomy Academy (YouTube channel) There has been a rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI), and this is reshaping nearly everything in our modern life. So it goes without saying that medicine is
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AI applications for saving money will track spending, locate bargains, and automatically set budgets for users. These apps alert users about discounts and coupon suggestions, draw attention to unused subscriptions, and assist users in canceling them with ease. These apps usually learn the spending habits of their users and encourage
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This article has been contributed by Rajmohan Krishnan, Principal Founder and Managing Director, Entrust Family Office The ringing of the bell on listing day is one of the most significant moments in the life of a founder. All the sweat, toil and tears over the years have finally paid off,
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This article has been contributed by Mr. Nagabhushana Reddy, Founder & Managing Director, NBR Group If you need to know India's residential cycle in late 2024–2025, track the money—and currently, the money is moving into luxury and high-end homes in the metros. From Mumbai's
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This article has been contributed by Dr. Brillian S. K., Chief People Officer, TimesPro The debate sounds familiar, but the context has changed. A decade ago, candidates asked, “Is Provident Fund a part of the salary?” In 2025, they ask, “How much will I receive in hand?” The compensation conversation
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Do you know how quickly the preschool sector in India is growing? According to experts, it will rise to around a 12% CAGR by 2025, as parents are taking early education more seriously. This demand has made preschool franchises a lucrative opportunity for those who are eager to invest in