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CEO Salary in India 2026: How Much Do Top Leaders Earn Per Month & Year?

From Sandeep Kalra to Salil Parekh, discover India's highest-paid CEOs in 2026, their salaries, companies, and the latest executive compensation trends.

Zaggle Announces Exit of CFO Aditya Kumar

On April 3, Aditya Kumar, CFO of the publicly traded fintech SaaS business Zaggle, resigned from his position with immediate effect. Kumar stated that he was leaving due to personal matters. He became a part of the organisation in 2022 as VP of finance and was promoted to CFO that

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Who is Sharon Pais? Flipkart Fashion Head Set to Take Myntra CEO Seat After Nandita Sinha Exit

Nandita Sinha, CEO of Myntra, is set to step down from her role, according to multiple reports. Myntra operates under Flipkart. Following this development, Sharon Pais has emerged as the most likely candidate to take over as the next CEO. She currently heads Flipkart’s fashion business and has previously

Deloitte to Hire 50,000 in India for AI Roles Despite Rising Layoffs: COO

In spite of the ongoing disruption caused by AI to global labour structures, Deloitte intends to recruit 50,000 individuals in India. Fears of job losses have arisen in response to the widespread adoption of AI. The hiring drive, as explained by South Asia COO Nitin Kini, indicates a shift

AI Is Now Replacing CEOs: Coca-Cola & Walmart Leaders Step Down

James Quincey (of Coca-Cola) and Doug McMillon (of Walmart) have stepped down, saying it's the right time for new AI leadership.

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Akriti Chopra: Zomato’s Former Co-founder Who Shaped the Startup Giant

Akriti Chopra’s journey from a Chartered Accountant to Zomato’s co-founder is truly inspiring. Discover her career growth, IPO role, achievements, and leadership story.

OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu’s Exit Sparks Shutdown Speculation: Another Uncertainty?

Troubles persist as Robin Liu's resignation hits the news, and here's what it could mean to the customers in India.

John Ternus Gains Ground as Apple’s Top CEO Candidate After Tim Cook

Tim Cook has no plans to retire anytime soon, but Apple's search for the next is on. John Ternus, Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple Inc., is "well-liked" and a perfect fit for the role, insiders say.

Bharti Family Office’s Hospitality and Dining Arm Appoints Rohan Pewekar as CEO

Bharti family office’s hospitality and dining arm has announced the appointment of Rohan Pewekar as the Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Rohan will drive the strategic direction and operations of the group’s restaurant business, which includes internationally acclaimed brands such as PizzaExpress, Chili’s, P.F. Chang’

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Eddie Wu: The Low-Profile CEO Leading Alibaba’s Biggest Transformation

From Alibaba’s first programmer to CEO, Eddie Wu is quietly driving the company’s AI-first transformation, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.

Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman to Exit Role, Ravi Iyer Takes Charge of Transition

Sriram Venkataraman, Flipkart's Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will be stepping down from his position on 19 March. The executive will stay on for a transition period to make sure everything stays the same. During this time, Flipkart's CFO Ravi Iyer will be in charge of

CorporateConnections India’s BHAF 2026 Powers High-Impact Entrepreneurial Collaboration in Surat

Surat emerged as the meeting point of India’s entrepreneurial leadership as CorporateConnections®️ India hosted BHAF 2026 – The Big Hairy Audacious Forum, bringing together over 250 prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the country. The two-day flagship forum took place on 13–14 March 2026 at the Surat Marriott

Delhivery Appoints Ms. Neelam Dhawan as Independent Director and Board Chairperson

Delhivery has appointed Ms. Neelam Dhawan as a Non-Executive Independent Director, effective March 20, 2026. Ms. Dhawan will also be designated as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. She succeeds Mr. Deepak Kapoor, who is stepping down from the Board of Delhivery after a tenure

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Beyond Code: How Amruta Kharnal Is Shaping a Future-Ready Beyond Key

From cloud computing to AI-led innovation, Beyond Key is helping businesses transform at scale. At the heart of this journey are women leaders driving change, building inclusive teams, and redefining what leadership in tech looks like.

HDFC Bank Shares Drop Sharply After Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Quits Citing Ethical Concerns

HDFC Bank shares fell sharply after Chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned abruptly. The RBI confirmed no governance concerns, and Keki Mistry was appointed interim chairman, reassuring investors amid sudden leadership changes.

Amazon Layoffs: 16,000 Jobs Slashed as CEO Sees AI Driving AWS Expansion

As part of its reorganisation, Amazon has laid off some 16,000 workers. CEO Andy Jassy has hinted that the cloud sector could grow substantially in the next years thanks to artificial intelligence. Reductions in layers and complexity inside the organisation are being pursued through internal layoffs, as stated in

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Inside Wealth & Legacy: Sreepriya NS on Trust, Leadership, and the New Age of Family Offices in India

As women take charge of wealth, succession, and investment decisions, Sreepriya NS reveals how leadership in family offices is shifting from control to trust, redefining the future of wealth advisory in India.

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From Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery: Veena Dhandhia’s Blueprint for Women Leaders

Veena Dhandhia explores the power of inner leadership in shaping women’s careers. From overcoming self-doubt to building confidence and resilience, she shares how self-mastery and mindset shifts can unlock true leadership and long-term professional growth.

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From Developer to Co-Founder: Christelle D’Cruz on Building SuperGaming and Breaking Barriers in Gaming

Christelle D’Cruz talks about co-founding SuperGaming, building games for millions, and driving innovation in India’s booming gaming industry. She shares insights on leadership, diversity, and the growing role of women in game development.

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Empowering Wellness: Astha Jain on Ayuvya’s Women-First Growth Story

Astha Jain discusses how Ayuvya is empowering women with leadership roles, digital skills, and inclusive growth. From a 40% women workforce to future wellness initiatives, she shares insights on building a diverse and future-ready consumer health brand.

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How AppSquadz is Empowering Women in Tech: Priyanka Agrawal on Leadership & Inclusion

From mentorship to leadership, Priyanka Agrawal reveals how AppSquadz is empowering women in tech and creating opportunities in AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation.

Accenture Completes Acquisition of UK AI Firm Faculty and Names New CTO

Accenture has acquired UK AI firm Faculty, integrating its 400+ experts and naming co-founder Marc Warner as CTO, boosting Accenture’s AI capabilities and accelerating safe, large-scale adoption of AI for clients globally.

AI Is Redefining Coding Jobs: Perplexity CEO Warns Computer Science Is Returning to Maths and Physics

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas endorsed a viral post claiming AI is shifting computer science back to maths and physics. Tools like GitHub Copilot speed up routine coding by 55%, but entry-level jobs shrink amid 2026 tech layoffs.

Who Is Sadanand Date? MBBS Doctor-Turned IPS Officer Appointed SEBI Executive Director to Lead Market Investigations

India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has appointed senior police officer Sadanand Date as its Executive Director, placing him in charge of the regulator’s crucial investigations department. The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening oversight of India’s capital markets as SEBI

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet Details Promotion Rules, Signals Possible Job Cuts

Accenture, a consultancy business, has made AI proficiency a requirement for career advancement in response to the growing prevalence of AI in everyday business operations at firms worldwide. This suggests that employees who aren't flexible may not be a good fit for the organization. Accenture CEO Julie Sweet

No AI, No Promotion: Accenture CEO Julie Sweet Makes AI Skills Mandatory for Career Growth

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has told employees that learning and using AI tools is now essential for promotions. The consulting giant has already trained hundreds of thousands of workers in generative AI as it pushes towards an AI-first workforce strategy.

Shantanu Narayen to Step Down as Adobe CEO After 18 Years

Shantanu Narayen, who has been the CEO of Adobe Inc. for 18 years, has decided to stand down. Consequently, signalling a significant change in leadership at the innovative software juggernaut as it faces increased competition in the age of artificial intelligence. Narayen will continue in his position until a replacement

'The Difference Is Almost Always the Founder': Mamaearth Co-founder Ghazal Alagh Shares 6 Traits That Help Startups Scale

Startup founders often believe that a strong idea is the key to building a successful company. However, according to Ghazal Alagh, the real difference between startups that scale and those that stall lies in the mindset and decisions of the founder. In a recent LinkedIn post, the co-founder of Mamaearth

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Why Career Growth for Women Begins with Emotional Clarity: Insights from Coach Nehaa Goyal

In this interview, Nehaa Goyal explains how internal barriers like self-doubt and perfectionism impact women’s careers. She shares how trauma-informed coaching builds emotional clarity, confidence, and sustainable leadership growth.

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Dr Premila Naidu on Building India’s Sensory-Friendly Paediatric Dental Clinics

Dr. Premila Naidu has been at the forefront of transforming paediatric dental care in India by creating child-friendly, sensory-sensitive clinical environments. As the founder of Small Bites and Dr. ToothLittle, she pioneered one of India’s first specialised chains of paediatric dental clinics designed specifically for children’s needs. In

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Subarna Mukherjee on Women Leaders Shaping India’s Retail Strategy

As India’s retail landscape evolves, women are not only the primary consumers but also powerful cultural and economic influencers shaping purchasing decisions across households. Yet leadership representation in retail strategy and brand-building remains limited. In this conversation with StartupTalky, Subarna Mukherjee, Founder of Shop Culture, discusses how women-led strategy

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Masuma Siddique on Building InkCraft Communications & Women in Leadership

Masuma Siddique, Founder and Chief Strategist at InkCraft Communications, has built her agency on a simple but powerful belief: brands don’t just need visibility, they need trust. In an era where content is everywhere but credibility is rare, she has focused on creating strategic narratives that help brands build

TCS Follows Accenture, Makes AI Adoption Key for Senior Leadership

Senior staff members at Tata Consultancy Services have been instructed to aggressively develop and test artificial intelligence solutions. Thus, indicating a stronger drive to incorporate AI into leadership responsibilities. During his speech at the Nasscom Technology Leadership Forum in Mumbai, CEO K Krithivasan advised top leaders to put theory aside

Pentagon Summons Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Amid Elon Musk’s Sharp Criticism

According to reports, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called a "high-stakes" and "tense" meeting at the Pentagon with Dario Amodei, CEO of AI firm Anthropic, over the military's utilisation of the Claude AI model. Reportedly, Elon Musk criticised the AI firm for allegedly

Microsoft’s Xbox Leadership Reshuffle Won’t Lead to Layoffs, Says Matt Booty

Matt Booty, Microsoft's recently hired chief content officer at Xbox, has assured staff that studio jobs will remain unaffected by the division's leadership shakeup. Booty attempted to assuage fears in an internal message to employees following a significant executive reorganisation. Long-time Xbox boss Phil Spencer retired

Accenture Mandates AI Tool Usage for Senior Staff Seeking Promotions

In order to be considered for leadership positions, senior staff at Accenture are required to use the firm's artificial intelligence products on a regular basis. It was communicated to senior managers and associate directors that "regular adoption" of AI tools is now necessary to advance to

Amazon Dethrones Walmart After 13 Years at No. 1, Becomes World’s Largest Company by Annual Sales

Amazon has officially surpassed Walmart to become the world’s largest company by annual revenue, marking a major shift in global retail and technology leadership. The change follows Walmart’s latest full-year earnings announcement on 19 February 2026, which confirmed that its sales fell just short of Amazon’s previously

Exponent Energy launches a fintech and asset management venture, ‘Exponent One’, with financing veteran Sandeep Divakaran as Co-Founder and CEO

Exponent Energy, a Bengaluru-based energy-tech company, announced a 360-degree fintech and asset management business venture, Exponent One, aimed at addressing a key barrier to scaling commercial EV adoption: access to viable financing. Financing and mobility veteran Sandeep Divakaran will helm the new venture as Co-founder and CEO.  Exponent Energy has

Salesforce Leadership Shake-Up: Six New Executives Appointed After Five Departures

After five high-profile senior executives left the company since December, Salesforce reshuffled its leadership ranks and promoted six new leaders. The media has reported that the moves involve both new hiring and promotions from inside. As part of its efforts to solidify leadership across critical divisions like Slack, Agentforce, and

Target to Cut 500 Jobs Under CEO Michael Fiddelke’s Operational Restructuring Plan

In an effort to streamline operations and re-establish sales momentum, newly installed chief executive Michael Fiddelke has decided to lay off around 500 people at Target. The layoffs are a component of a larger reorganisation that will provide store managers more power and streamline the retailer's store field

How the Father of Modern SEO Builds AI-Driven and Semantic Search Systems

ThatWare, an advanced AI-powered digital intelligence and SEO solutions company, today announces its continued leadership in building AI-driven and semantic search systems inspired by Dr. Tuhin Banik, widely recognized as the Father of Modern SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Through a system-based, intelligence-first approach, ThatWare is redefining how advanced SEO operates

Salesforce Quietly Lays Off Around 1,000 Employees as it Ramps Up AI Strategy

In the midst of a major leadership change and an increased emphasis on artificial intelligence, cloud software giant Salesforce has slashed 1,000 jobs across various teams in yet another wave of layoffs. Staff members in marketing, product management, data analytics, and positions associated with Salesforce's main artificial

Kroger Brings in Walmart Veteran Greg Foran as Its New CEO

- A year-long search for a CEO comes to a halt right at Greg Foran. - Kroger shares jumped 6% in premarket trade after the news made headlines. - The company is hoping to compete with Walmart under his leadership.

Eternal Confirms CEO Change: Deepinder Goyal Passes Leadership to Dhindsa

The leadership shift that was announced last month has been finalised with the official confirmation of co-founder Deepinder Goyal's resignation as managing director, chief executive officer, and director by Eternal Ltd (formerly Zomato Ltd). On February 6, the company complied with SEBI's listing criteria and notified

Who Is Pramod Adiddam? Google and Instacart Veteran Appointed as Myntra’s CTO

Myntra, the Flipkart-owned fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform, has appointed Pramod Adiddam as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The move comes as the company sharpens its focus on technology-led growth and platform scale. Adiddam will lead Myntra’s technology and engineering teams. He will report to CEO Nandita Sinha.

Apple Faces Brain Drain as AI Researchers, Siri Leader Depart

Along with a senior Siri executive, Apple Inc. has lost at least four additional AI researchers in recent weeks. The employees have left for companies like Google DeepMind and Meta Platforms Inc. Yinfei Yang, Haoxuan You, Bailin Wang, and Zirui Wang are among the most recent departures. According to various

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Arvind Krishna: Leading IBM’s Tech-Driven Future

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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Ashok Kularia of ANJ Group on Design & Build Leadership, Future-Ready Workspaces, and Execution-Driven Growth

StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Ashok Kularia, Managing Director of ANJ Group, who reflects

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Ranjan Agarwal of Collectedge on Building a Compliance-First Collections Platform, Scalable Recoveries, and the Future of India’s Credit Infrastructure

StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Mr. Ranjan Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of

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Neha Mohanty of StarFishGlobal Communications on Strategy-First PR, Narrative Intelligence, and Trust in the AI Era

StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Neha Mohanty, Founder and Director of StarFishGlobal Communications LLP,

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 28th January 2026: TakeTwo, AquaAirX, Agrani Labs Raise Capital; Flipkart Strengthens Leadership & Nike Cuts Jobs

India’s startup ecosystem saw steady momentum on 28th January 2026, with funding flowing into AI, deep-tech, clean-tech, aerospace, and health-focused consumer brands. Early-stage investments dominated the day, signaling continued investor confidence in emerging technologies and innovation-led businesses. From AI-powered film production and semiconductor design to autonomous robotics and sustainable

Amazon to Cut More Jobs as CEO Jassy Targets Leaner Organisation

Amazon is getting ready to make more layoffs. With this action, Amazon is continuing a multi-phase personnel reduction that has previously resulted in the elimination of thousands of corporate positions. The business is restructuring to make artificial intelligence more widely used. According to media reports, Amazon may lose up to

Ex-Flipkart CTO & Google GM Launches AI-First EdTech Startup ‘Fermi.ai’ in the US and India

An AI-based personalised learning platform, Fermi.ai, aims to restore the ‘Productive Struggle’ with a focus on Deep learning for students and unprecedented insights for educators 

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Ratish Pandey of Ethique Advisory on People-First Business Coaching, Brian Tracy Solutions Integration, and Building Execution-Driven Leadership Cultures

StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Ratish Pandey, Business Coach and Founder of Ethique Advisory,

Zepto CEO Says Dropping ‘10-Minute Delivery’ Branding Was Suggested in Good Faith

The Union labour minister's proposal to remove the "10-minute" delivery guarantee from the branding and advertising campaigns of rapid commerce (qcom) platforms was made in good faith, according to Aadit Palicha, founder and CEO of Zepto. After meeting with Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Palicha posted on

Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa Becomes New Eternal CEO After Deepinder Goyal’s Exit

- Starting from February 21, Albinder Dhindsa (CEO of Blinkit) will be the new CEO of Eternal. - Deepinder Goyal says he wants to work on his high-risk ideas, and so he is resigning. - Goyal can still be on the board of directors as Vice Chairman, but shareholders' approval is due.

Nazara Technologies CEO Nitish Mittersain and Anikarth Ventures’ Dr Aarti Gupta Back Hala Mobility’s EV Vision on Bharat Ke Super Founders

EV as a service platform raises INR 12.25 crore in equity + debt funding from Recur Club. Also saw participation from Thyrocare’s Dr. A. Velumani, Aditya Singh of All In Capital, and LetsVenture’s Pranav Mahajani Hala Mobility, India’s leading EV as a service platform, has secured a

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Avinash Godkhindi of Zaggle on Building a Unified Spend Management Platform, AI-Led Finance Automation, and Scaling B2B FinTech-SaaS in India

StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Avinash Godkhindi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of

Ola Electric CFO Harish Abichandani Resigns, Rastogi Takes Over Company Confirms

The chief financial officer (CFO) of Ola Electric, a manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs), Harish Abichandani, has resigned. He resigned for "personal reasons". The listed electric two-wheeler (E2W) manufacturer also announced the appointment of former Puravankara (real estate developer) executive Deepak Rastogi as the new CFO in a

Coca-Cola Plans Expansion in India, Exploring Acquisition Deals: CFO

Coca-Cola anticipates that India will rank as its third-largest market by volume in the upcoming years; hence, the company is assessing acquisition options there. The Coca-Cola Company, an international beverage company with headquarters in Atlanta, is searching for acquisitions in India. Through these acquisitions, the firm aims to grow into

Thinking Machines Lab Appoints Pytorch Co-Creator Soumith Chintala as CTO

After Barrett Zoph’s exit as CEO, Mira Murati appointed an Indian-origin computer scientist as the new CTO. Here's all you need to know about Soumith Chintala.

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Mohit Jajoo of BKJ Airports on Fixing Ground Handling Bottlenecks in Regional Aviation

In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, conducted on the occasion of National Startup Day, Mohit Jajoo, Executive Director of BKJ Airports, shares how infrastructure-led startups are quietly solving some of the most critical bottlenecks in India’s regional aviation ecosystem. Drawing from BKJ Airports’ on-ground experience across Tier-2 and Tier-3

IPO Watch: CARS24 May Go Public in 6–12 Months, CEO Vikram Chopra Reveals

Vikram Chopra, CEO and cofounder of CARS24, stated that the company hopes to go public in the next six to twelve months amid the current startup IPO boom. In order to support its attempt to break into the $200 billion used car industry, Chopra emphasised notable improvements in the startup&

Kayess Square Raises ₹10 Crore in a Landmark Client and Leadership-Led Funding Round

Kayess Square Consulting Pvt. Ltd., a Bengaluru-based finance, risk, governance, and transaction advisory firm, has raised ₹10 crore in a strategic funding round led entirely by its long-standing clients and senior leadership team. What sets this round apart is its composition: 100 per cent of the capital has come from

Air India Looks to Replace CEO Campbell Wilson as Safety Concerns Mount After June Crash

According to The Economic Times, Tata Sons has started considering a potential leadership transition at its airline division; therefore, Air India might soon have a new CEO. According to the report, the group has discussed its top management structure with senior executives from major international airlines. According to those cited

Zomato Terminates About 5,000 Delivery Partners a Month, CEO Reveals

According to Deepinder Goyal, founder and CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and fast commerce platform Blinkit, the food delivery platform Zomato fires about 5,000 gig workers every month due to fraud cases, while between 1.5 and 2 lakh workers quit the platform voluntarily. Goyal claimed

Gig Workers’ Union Rejects Zomato CEO’s Claims, Flags Lack of Paid Leave, Social Security

The Telangana delivery workers' union has reacted to Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's support of the company's gig model by calling the existing working conditions "not decent work". This has intensified the discussion around compensation and benefits in India's rapidly expanding quick

Zomato CEO Backs Gig Economy Model, Highlights 10.9% Pay Raise for Delivery Partners

Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of Zomato, issued a thorough five-point statement on X to defend the company's gig work model. He described how delivery partners are compensated, why riders are not put under strain by the 10-minute delivery guarantee, and how flexible schedules and welfare benefits

Mamaearth Co-founder Ghazal Alagh Shares 12 Hard-Won Leadership Lessons from 2025 Ahead of 2026

Entrepreneur and Mamaearth Co-founder Ghazal Alagh has shared a reflective and practical post on LinkedIn, outlining 12 leadership lessons she is carrying from 2025 into 2026. The post offers insights drawn from a year she describes as one of “massive shifts” in business, markets, and personal thinking around growth. Alagh,

TCS Reboots Strategy for an AI-Led Future, Says COO Aarthi Subramanian

As the IT services industry undergoes its largest technological revolution to date, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has started a comprehensive internal and market-facing reset to get ready for a future driven by artificial intelligence. The increased effort is indicative of a fundamental change in the adoption of AI, which has

Rolls-Royce Eyes Jet Engine and Naval Opportunities as it Plans India Expansion

In keeping with a strategy to fully realise the potential of prospects across a range of domains, including jet engines, naval propulsion, land systems, and advanced engineering, British aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce announced on Sunday that it is considering making India its third "home market" outside of the UK.

American CEO Graham Walker Distributes $240 Million in Employee Bonuses After $1.7 Billion Company Sale

An American business owner has made global headlines by sharing a large portion of the proceeds from the sale of his company with his employees, in a move described by many as rare and life-changing. Graham Walker, the former chief executive of Fibrebond, distributed around $240 million (approx INR 2,

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Varun Arora of EkoStay on Redefining Premium Homestays, Experience-Driven Travel, and Building Scalable Alternative Hospitality

StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Varun Arora, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of EkoStay,

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How Telegram Built a Billion-Dollar Empire with Just 30 Employees

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

Starbucks Appoints Anand Varadarajan, Amazon Veteran, as Chief Technology Officer

In order to head its global IT operations, Starbucks has named Anand Varadarajan, a technology expert of Indian descent, as its new executive vice president and chief technology officer (CTO). Varadarajan has worked for Amazon for almost two decades. According to Starbucks, Varadarajan will assume leadership on January 19, become

Thyrocare Appoints Dr Ramesh Kinha as Chief Operating Officer

Thyrocare Technologies Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Thyrocare” NSE: THYROCARE, BSE: 539871), a leading healthcare diagnostics company, has appointed Dr Ramesh Kinha as its Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to scale its operations across India.  Dr Kinha is a seasoned healthcare and diagnostics

TCS AI Revenue Hits $1.5 Billion, Grows 16% QoQ, Says CEO

As the largest IT services company in the nation intensifies its efforts to become an AI-led organisation, Tata Consultancy Services has revealed for the first time that its artificial intelligence division has crossed $1.5 billion in annualised revenue, gaining 16% quarter over quarter. Chief executive K Krithivasan stated during

Maruti Suzuki to Gradually Localise EV Components as Electric Push Gathers Pace

In order to improve the nation's whole EV ecosystem, Maruti Suzuki India intends to localise battery manufacture and other essential components over the coming years. In an effort to boost the EV ecosystem as a whole, the firm intends to inspire confidence in consumers by introducing its first

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Jeyandran Venugopal: The New CEO of Reliance Retail

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

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Codes New AI Cricket App, Highlights Power of GenAI

Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft and a self-described cricket fan, demonstrated his coding prowess by creating an AI-powered application that evaluates player statistics to select ideal IPL teams. The tool unexpectedly revealed that Virat Kohli was chosen as captain instead of MS Dhoni. Nadella Steals the Show with His

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Hanisha Gandhi on Modernising Gifting & Reinventing Archies with Emotion-Led Innovation

As India’s gifting culture evolves and emotional expression takes new formats in a digital-first world, legacy brands are reimagining themselves for the next generation. In this interaction with StartupTalky, Hanisha Gandhi, Executive Director of Archies, talks about leading the iconic 46-year-old brand as its first woman and first non-family

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Neal Mohan: How YouTube’s CEO Is Redefining the Platform for the Digital Era

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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India’s Female Founder Wave: What 2025 Revealed About Breaking Biases in Business

This article has been contributed by Ms. Upasana Sharma, Executive Director, TiE Delhi-NCR If you spent enough time around founder events in 2025, especially the casual ones in coworking spaces where people talked more freely, you would have sensed something shifting. It wasn’t loud, and it wasn’t packaged

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How Enterprise Tech Can Reduce Workplace Stress: Lessons From Building CRM, ERP & WMS Systems at Scale

This article has been contributed by Mr Veerendra Jamdade, Founder & CEO of Vritti Solutions Ltd One of the most ongoing problems facing organisations today is Workplace Stress. Companies typically spend time and effort developing culture, policies, and leadership styles to mitigate stress in their workplace; however, workplace stress often

Arvind Krishna on Tech Layoffs: IBM CEO Reveals What’s Driving the Industry Cuts

In an interview with The Verge, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna stated that artificial intelligence is not the primary reason for the current wave of layoffs in the tech sector. Rather, he attributed the latest job losses to a "natural correction" and blamed the pandemic's overhiring. According

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How to build emotionally intelligent workplaces with AI as an enabler?

This article has been contributed by Anish Singh, Founder of All Things People  In startups, we talk endlessly about strategy, funding rounds, product roadmaps and growth curves. But if you have ever built a team from scratch, you know that none of that matters if the people working with you

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Vikram Bajaj – Co-CEO with Jeff Bezos in AI Startup

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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What Entrepreneurs Learn About Themselves When Scaling Their Business

This article has been contributed by Tarun Dua, Founder and Managing Director of E2E Networks Scaling a company is an endeavor deeply rooted in leadership rather than in business mechanics alone. The individual who passionately ignites the venture is fundamentally not the same person who must steward it to maturity.

Thousands of Amazon Employees Sign Open Letter Urging CEO to Address Grievances

In an open letter to CEO Andy Jassy, more than a thousand Amazon employees urged the business to slow down its rapid implementation of artificial intelligence. Under the aegis of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ), the workers criticised the company's "warp-speed," claiming it was too

China’s Anta & LI Ning Want Puma: Can the New CEO Turn Things Around in Time?

With shrinking sales, stronger rivals, and a risky turnaround strategy, Puma must choose: trust its new CEO or consider a takeover offer...

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Why Men’s Mental Well-Being in Startups Needs More Open Conversations

This article has been contributed by Sourabh Deorah, CEO and Co-Founder, AdvantageClub.ai One of the most positive changes in today's workplaces is the increased emphasis on mental health. Teams collaborate more successfully, think more clearly, and perform steadily when members recognize their emotional needs and take a

TotalEnergies to Divest 6% Holding in Adani Green Energy Amid Strategy Shift

According to many media sources, TotalEnergies is getting ready to sell up to 6% of Adani Green Energy (AGEL). Through two companies, TotalEnergies Renewables Indian Ocean Ltd (15.58%) and TotalEnergies Solar Wind Indian Ocean Ltd (3.41%), the French energy giant presently owns nearly 19% of the Adani Group&

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How Rural Entrepreneurs Are Embracing Digital Finance for Growth

This article has been contributed by Mr. Amit Nigam, Executive Director & CEO of FindiBANKIT  Every financial inclusion initiative in India has followed the same playbook: build the infrastructure, expand the bank branches, deploy more ATMs, create better apps, and adoption will follow. Yet for decades, rural India remained stubbornly

Apple Accelerates Search for Tim Cook’s Successor as Leadership Shift Looms

According to a Financial Times report, Apple is intensifying its succession planning efforts in anticipation of Tim Cook's resignation as the company's CEO as early as next year. According to multiple media reports that cite many people with knowledge of the talks, John Ternus, Apple'

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire, John Furner Named Successor

Walmart has announced that its long-time Chief Executive Officer, Doug McMillon, will retire on 31 January 2026, marking the end of his more than a decade‑long leadership. McMillon, aged 59, first joined Walmart in his youth, working as an hourly associate. Over the years, he climbed the ranks to

Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns of Severe Skilled Worker Shortage in America

Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford Motor business, has revealed that the business is having trouble filling 5,000 skilled-mechanic positions despite paying wages of nearly $120,000. This is one of his most severe warnings to date regarding America's labour future. Farley said the lack of skilled

Verizon to Cut 15,000 Jobs as CEO Unveils Massive Restructuring, Plans to Franchise 180 Stores

According to a report published by Reuters, Verizon's new CEO plans to lay off roughly 15,000 employees in the greatest layoffs the U.S. telecom giant has ever experienced. This is part of the executive's initial attempts to reorganise the company in response to increased

Tata Trusts Appoints Neville Tata and Bhaskar Bhat as New Trustees

Neville Tata, the son of chairman Noel Tata, and company veteran and former Titan managing director Bhaskar Bhat have been appointed to the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) board by Tata Trusts. They will both be in office for three years. In accordance with a new Maharashtra government regulation that

Paramount Cuts 1,600 Jobs Amid Leadership Overhaul Led by David Ellison

After combining his production company, Skydance Media, with Paramount in August in an $8-billion deal that removed the Redstone family from the entertainment industry, David Ellison, the chairman and CEO of Paramount, spoke directly to Wall Street for the first time on the conference call with analysts on November 10.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Hit by INR 2.16 Crore Cyber Fraud After Hackers Spoof Executive Email

According to a Moneycontrol report citing a formal complaint submitted to the Bengaluru City Cyber Crime Police on November 5, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd reportedly lost INR 2.16 crore in a cyber fraud in which hackers stole money by posing as a Group Pharmaceuticals executive. Mahesh Babu