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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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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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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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In this interview, Nikita Kumawat talks about building Brandworks Technologies from scratch, scaling to 40+ brands, and creating a 70% women-led workforce. She shares insights on design-led manufacturing, supply chains, and India’s growing electronics ecosystem.
In-app communication platform CometChat has announced raising a strategic funding of $6.5 million ( Rs 60 crore ) from its existing investors Run Ventures to up its AI play for key ecosystems. The Company has raised $21.1 million till date in funding including the current round. This round follows a
* The company plans to expand its presence to 20 cities and serve one million households over the next three years DrinkPrime, India’s fastest-growing IoT-enabled water purifier subscription platform, has raised USD $2.2million (INR 20 crores), led by Mirabilis Investment Trust and Artha Continuum Fund. The newly raised capital
Cashfree Payments, a fintech unicorn, was fined INR 3.1 lakh by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for failing to adhere to payment aggregator (PA) and payment gateway (PG) regulations. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in a statement that it had inspected Cashfree in accordance with its
* Led by former Capillary CRO Ankur Saigal, BambooBox is building the Managed ABM Operating System, an emerging category designed to embed AI, strategy, and execution directly into enterprise revenue teams. * The company has raised a total of $6.6 million led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from US-based
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From mentorship to leadership, Priyanka Agrawal reveals how AppSquadz is empowering women in tech and creating opportunities in AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation.
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From breaking barriers in deep tech to building AI-powered consulting systems, Harshi Gilara reveals how Petonic AI is redefining decision-making and why human-AI collaboration is the future.
During fiscal 2026, Dell cut around 10%, or 11,000 jobs, from its worldwide workforce. This cut shows that the IT firm has been cutting back on hiring and reorganising, all the while increasing spending on AI infrastructure. According to the most recent annual report, the company's workforce
* The funds will be used mainly for marketing, R&D, supply chain and selective hiring Moe Puppy, a Gurugram-based D2C pet care brand focused on redefining pet wellness through thoughtfully designed products, has raised ₹2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart. The round also saw participation
Venture Catalysts has exited Pee Safe following a $32 million OrbiMed-led round, delivering a 9.6x return and 30.53% XIRR. The exit highlights its early-stage investment strategy, backing category creators and achieving strong liquidity outcomes for investors.
Velmenni, a deep-tech pioneer in light-based wireless communication, today announced a ₹30 crore (approx. USD 3.3Mn) Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by pi Ventures, with participation from other investors like MountTech Growth Fund-Kavachh and Apekso. Velmenni has developed high-capacity backhaul and alternative last-mile connectivity solutions for
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Drishti Madnani talks about building Shryoan Cosmetics, transitioning from cosmetic wholesaling to a D2C beauty brand, and creating affordable, high-quality makeup designed for Indian skin tones and everyday confidence.
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India is building a trillion-rupee industry in preventive health. This shift from reactive care to wellness infrastructure is set to revolutionize workforce productivity and economic growth.
XED Executive Development has launched India’s first IPO from GIFT City’s IFSC, opening for subscription from March 16 to March 24, 2026. The $12 million dollar-denominated issue is priced at $10–$10.5 per share and is open to NRIs and global investors. Shares will list on NSE IX and India INX.
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AI call assistants are transforming how businesses manage phone communication. Powered by artificial intelligence, these tools automate call answering, conversation transcription, customer support, and sales call analysis, helping companies handle calls more efficiently. Businesses are increasingly adopting AI call assistants to provide 24/7 support, reduce response times, and capture
Gold and silver prices in India eased slightly on 14 March 2026, as global markets remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and currency fluctuations. At market close, 24K gold was trading at ₹15,966 per gram (₹1,59,660 per 10 grams), down ₹103 from yesterday, while 22K gold stood
More than a thousand engineering graduates from Tech Mahindra's 2025 class have had their onboarding delays extended. This action is indicative of a more widespread trend of reduced hiring activity in India's IT services sector as businesses strive to safeguard their profit margins. The IT services
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Dishis Jewels, founded by Dishi Somani, blends handcrafted artistry with bold statement designs. In this interview, she shares her journey of building a D2C jewellery brand, the challenges of being a woman founder, and lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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The Indian honey market is growing steadily as consumers increasingly prefer natural, organic, and health-focused products. The market was valued at around $449.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach over $626 million by 2033, driven by rising awareness of wellness, sustainable farming, and beekeeping. At the same
Visakhapatnam will be home to a new information technology development centre and a Global Capability Centre (GCC) thanks to an invitation from the government of Andhra Pradesh to the international consultancy firm Capgemini. Government officials have estimated that this action might create 20,000 new jobs in the area. Andhra
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BeyondBound, founded by Tejasvi Madan, is redefining women’s activewear in India by combining comfort, style, and empowerment. On International Women’s Day, she shares how the brand supports confidence, inclusivity, and a healthy lifestyle for modern Indian women.