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Rustam Gilfanov: Industrial Entrepreneur Building a Research-Based Manufacturing Venture

Type International Businessman · Scientific Researcher · Investor · Philanthropist Name Rustam Gilfanov · Rustam Khalefovich Gilfanov · Gilfanov Rustam · Gilfanov Rustam Khalefovich · Gilfanov R. K. · R. K. Gilfanov · Рустам Гильфанов · Рустам Халэфович Гильфанов · Гильфанов Рустам Халэфович · Гильфанов Рустам Халэфович · Гильфанов Рустам · Рустам Халэфович Гильфанов · Гильфанов Р. Х. · Р. Х. Гильфанов · Гільфанов Рустам Халэфович · Гільфанов

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From Ingredients to Stories: How Avni and Ashni Biyani Built Foodstories

Avni and Ashni Biyani discuss building Foodstories, a gourmet retail brand focused on clean ingredients, conscious sourcing, and transparent food stories, while shaping how modern Indian consumers discover and experience premium food.

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How Sukriti Mendiratta Built Panda’s Box to Bring Screen-Free, Culturally Rooted Learning to Children

Sukriti Mendiratta, founder of Panda’s Box, shares how the brand is creating screen-free, culturally rooted learning experiences for young children through mantra toys, books, and storytelling products while addressing modern parenting concerns around screen time and early development.

LPG Supply Crunch Forces HCLTech to Allow Work From Home for Employees

On 12–13 March, HCLTech gave its Chennai office workers the opportunity to work remotely due to a cooking gas shortage that affected cafeteria operations. Because of the continuing shortage of LPG, a number of cafeteria vendors had to close their doors. As a result, the business decided to let

CRED Secures Final Payment Aggregator Licence from RBI

In order to become a payment aggregator, the fintech company Cred was granted a final licence by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 10 March. This paves the way for the company to accept merchants, process payments across various instruments, and deal with refunds and settlements. A prepaid payment

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From Taboo to Talk: Joyal Abraham on Building inticure and Normalising Sexual Wellness

Joyal Abraham of inticure discusses why sexual and emotional wellness remains a taboo topic in India. She shares how technology-driven platforms are helping women access private, stigma-free care, break long-standing silence around intimacy, and shape the future of the sexual wellness industry.

PhonePe Rolls Out ‘On-The-Go’ Card for Faster, Offline Transit Payments

The PhonePe 'RuPay On-The-Go' Card, a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), has been introduced by PhonePe. With this introduction, India is taking another step towards its goal of digitising transit payments nationwide, as outlined in its 'One Nation One Card' vision. The 'On-The-Go' card

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Success Stories: Unveiling the Most Promising EdTech Startups Revolutionizing Education in the USA

Online education is popular for studying at your own speed from anywhere globally. Therefore, the global e-learning market is expected to reach $400 billion by 2026. The education technology (EdTech) sector in the USA is experiencing a remarkable surge, with innovative startups reshaping how we learn and acquire new skills.

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Rhea Poddar Loyalka on Building Deshya and Modern Heritage Jewellery

Rhea Poddar Loyalka, founder of Deshya, is part of a new generation of women entrepreneurs redefining India’s luxury jewellery space by blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design. Drawing from her family’s gemstone carving legacy and her global education in gemology, she created Deshya to transform intricate gemstone artistry

IDFC First Bank Settles Haryana Govt Fraud Case with INR 645 Crore Payment

On 10 March, IDFC First Bank said that it had paid the Haryana government INR 645 crore in response to a fraud investigation at one of its Chandigarh branches. This amount was 55 crore more than the bank had originally estimated. At first, the bank thought the incident's

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Sonam Bhagat on Vygr’s Mission to Empower Women Hyperlocal Creators

Vygr News is building a new kind of creator ecosystem, one that empowers women from Tier II–IV towns to produce credible, hyperlocal informational content. By combining training, editorial support, and stable income opportunities, the platform is helping regional women become trusted voices in their communities. In this conversation with

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Muskan Rathod on Building Maverick Digitals and Growing a Powerful LinkedIn Brand

Building a digital brand today requires more than just tactics—it demands clarity of audience, consistency, and measurable results. Muskan Rathod, Founder of Maverick Digitals, has demonstrated this by growing her LinkedIn presence to 26K followers in just eight months and turning it into a powerful client acquisition channel while

Meesho Gets INR 1,500 Crore Income Tax Demand from Authorities

According to a recent filing by the company, e-commerce startup Meesho intends to challenge an income tax demand notice totalling around INR 1,500 crore, including interest. On March 6, Meesho was notified for the evaluation year 2023-24. According to the document, a tax demand totalling INR 1,500 crore,

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Shruti Mishra of Image Stereo on Building a PR Agency and Managing Brand Perception

Building a communications agency from the ground up requires more than industry experience, it demands resilience, clarity of vision, and the courage to start from scratch. Shruti Mishra, Founder of Image Stereo, brings over a decade of newsroom experience from Aaj Tak into the world of perception management and strategic

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Ashwini Devi S on Founding SwagatRCS and Building TrackSure for Device Security

In the fast-growing world of digital transformation, many startups are built by founders who identify everyday problems and turn them into practical technology solutions. Ashwini Devi S, Founder of SwagatRCS Tech Solutions, is one such entrepreneur who transitioned from academia and homemaking to building a SaaS-driven business. In this interview

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Vidya Varadarajan on Performance Marketing, Google Ads Strategy, and Digital Growth

Performance marketing today requires a balance of creativity, strategy, and data-driven decision-making. Vidya Varadarajan, Director – Digital at Jacob Creative, brings this blend through her journey from copywriting to managing high-impact digital campaigns and Google Ads strategies. In this interview with StartupTalky, she shares how storytelling shaped her marketing mindset, her

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Kareena Bulchandani of Mokai India: Creating a Purpose-Driven Cafe Brand Inspired by Asian Culture

Mumbai’s café culture has grown rapidly in recent years, but creating a space that truly blends community, design, and distinctive flavors remains a challenge. Mokai India was born from founder Kareena Bulchandani’s experiences across Asia and her desire to recreate the calm, thoughtful café culture she discovered in

Infosys Tightens Hybrid Work Rules, Mandates Four Days Office Attendance

Infosys is adjusting its hybrid work structure and has asked more workers to work from the office at least four days a week. The business is broadening its return-to-office requirements. Workers at specific units have just been notified by the IT services major that personnel at employment levels 6A and

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‘I Never Asked for Permission’: Meghna Agarwal on Women Leadership, Workspaces, and Taking IndiQube Public

This International Women’s Day, we feature Meghna Agarwal, co-founder of IndiQube, who has made her mark in India’s male-dominated real estate sector. Since starting IndiQube in 2015, Meghna has focused on building workspaces that combine design, technology, and employee experience. From founding the company to taking it through

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From Silver Screen to Startups: Bollywood Actresses Turning Fame into Thriving Businesses

Bollywood’s leading ladies are proving they are more than just entertainers. In 2026, many are transforming stardom into business empires, swapping the silver screen for the boardroom. These women are not merely endorsing products; they are creating brands, disrupting industries, and inspiring a new generation of female entrepreneurs. Their

How Enso Webworks is building a connected digital ecosystem, along with global collaborations

The global technology conversation increasingly revolves around platforms that can simplify digital interactions while maintaining transparency and user control. At the recent ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, one such conversation included representatives from Enso Webworks, where the company highlighted its approach to building a connected digital

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Who Is Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor? The UAE Billionaire Who Rose from Old Dubai to Build a Global Empire

When people talk about Dubai’s transformation from a small trading town into a global business hub, a few names frequently appear in the conversation. One of them is Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the founder and chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, one of the Gulf region’s most prominent

Netflix’s Hello Bachhon Chronicles Alakh Pandey’s Rise from Physics Wallah to Edtech Pioneer

Netflix has launched a biographical drama series, Hello Bachhon, on 6 March 2026, inspired by the real-life journey of Alakh Pandey, founder of India’s fast-growing edtech platform PhysicsWallah. The series premiered globally on Netflix and has already drawn attention from viewers, particularly in the business and education sectors. The

Sterling Hospitals Organises Cancer Awareness Walkathon in Ahmedabad with Rotary Club

Sterling Hospitals, in partnership with the Rotary Club, recently organised a large-scale Cancer Awareness Walkathon in Ahmedabad to encourage early detection and promote awareness about timely cancer treatment. The initiative saw participation from nearly 500 people, including healthcare professionals, Rotary members, cancer survivors and residents who came together to spread