Shark Tank India, the hugely popular business reality show, is all set to return with its fifth season early next year. Known for giving Indian entrepreneurs a platform to pitch ideas to heavyweight investors, the show promises more drama, fresh business ideas and a bigger stage for founders this time.
India has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic journey. The development reflects India’s strong growth momentum at a time when several major economies are facing slower expansion and higher inflation pressures. Recent global economic assessments and
India has announced a new three-year import tariff on certain steel products to protect local manufacturers from a flood of cheap imports, particularly from China. This move was formally published in the government’s official gazette on 30 December 2025 and takes effect immediately. The tariff is set as a
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,
India’s technology and global AI landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with major enterprises and Big Tech firms making decisive strategic moves. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is recalibrating its long-term strategy to fully embrace an AI-led future, shifting focus from experimental pilots to scalable, ROI-driven AI deployments
The draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) that Captain Fresh submitted to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been formally withdrawn. Utham Gowda, a cofounder of Captain Fresh, acknowledged in an interview with a media outlet that the company had temporarily paused its listing attempt due to unexpected
Ola Electric announced on 30 December that the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar, has certified its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), which is powered by an indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, in accordance with the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989. With
Ducati India is counting on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to be a game-changer for the luxury motorcycle sector, as the country's premium motorcycle market struggles with a high 40% GST on bikes larger than 350 cc. The Italian superbike manufacturer claimed that an already specialised
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
As the digital powerhouse speeds up attempts to incorporate cutting-edge AI throughout its platforms, Meta announced on December 29 that it will buy Chinese-founded artificial intelligence firm Manus. The Singapore-based company is valued at between $2 billion and $3 billion, according to a report by Reuters, although the financial details
India’s startup and corporate landscape witnessed several strategic developments today, spanning jewellery, fashion, and consumer brands. Tata-backed Titan made a notable entry into the lab-grown diamond segment with the launch of its new brand beYon, signaling a shift towards sustainable luxury for younger consumers. In the fashion space, Arvind
Varun Alagh, co-founder and promoter of Honasa Consumer Ltd, the parent company of Mamaearth and other personal care brands, has significantly increased his shareholding in the firm. This move, executed through a block deal on 29 December 2025, is seen as a strong vote of confidence in the company’s
Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, has revealed a new senior position that will pay over $500,000 annually. Reducing the dangers associated with quickly developing artificial intelligence (AI) systems is the main goal of the position. The company is hiring a "Head of Preparedness", Altman said, describing
On December 29, Arvind Fashions Ltd announced that it would pay INR 135 crore to purchase the Flipkart group's 31.25% share in Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd. Under the brand name "Flying Machine", Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd (AYBPL) presently operates a wholesale and retail
Due to persistent demand for safe haven assets and growing prospects of US interest rate cuts, silver prices continued their upward trend, closing higher by 1.88% at 2,23,790. As the case for policy easing is strengthened by conflicting US economic data, markets are gradually factoring in two
Tata Group-backed Titan Company has officially entered the lab-grown diamond jewellery market with the launch of a new brand, beYon, marking a major strategic expansion for India’s largest jewellery retailer. The move reflects changing consumer preferences towards more affordable, sustainable and design-led jewellery. Titan’s first exclusive beYon store
According to a corporate statement on 28 December, the NCLT has approved a resolution plan that Ambuja Housing and Urban Infrastructure Corporate Ltd. (AHUICL) presented to take over and finish the stalled Usshar residential project at Batanagar near Kolkata. The National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) Kolkata bench'
According to news reports, JBM Group, which has its headquarters in Gurugram, has signed an exclusive agreement to purchase the bulk of GLIDA, the Finnish state-run energy company Fortum Oyj's Indian electric vehicle (EV) charging network. With the transaction, the third-largest Nordic power firm will completely leave India,
Over the past 11 years, India's electronics manufacturing sector has seen a dramatic change, with production expanding six times and exports increasing eight times, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. As per the minister, exports increased from INR 0.38 lakh crore to INR 3.3 lakh crore
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.
According to multiple media reports, Zepto has submitted preliminary documents to markets regulator SEBI in order to raise INR 11,000 crore through a confidential initial public offering (IPO) on 27 December. In order to become one of the newest businesses to make their debut on Indian exchanges, the company
Wow! Momo Foods has raised INR ₹75 crore in fresh funding led by veteran investor Madhusudan Kela, marking a strong vote of confidence in the brand’s growth journey and execution capability. The capital infusion is expected to support Wow! Momo’s next phase of growth, with continued focus on
India’s business and startup ecosystem saw major developments on December 26, 2025, spanning quick commerce, gig economy unrest, and strategic corporate expansion. Zepto moved a step closer to public markets by approving a ₹11,000 crore fundraise ahead of its confidential IPO filing, signaling strong ambitions for scale. Meanwhile,