The world’s largest employer, Indian Railways, is undergoing a sea change as more and more women join key operating roles. In the past ten years, their numbers have risen steadily to over 1.13 lakh, now holding 8.2% of the jobs,…
The harsh realities of a prolonged funding winter have taken a toll on Indian startup founders, with their salaries witnessing a steep decline in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). A study of 54 founders of 30 technology startups reported that…
Kiranas and FMCG distributors have approached Competition Commission about how Quick Commerce platforms like Zepto, Swiggy & Blinkit are using anti-competitive practices to accelerate trade. All India Consumer Products Distributors (AICPDF) which represents small retail businesses, alleged that quick commerce…
In a landmark move to revive Doordarshan’s legacy, Prasar Bharati has signed a mega deal with veteran journalist Sudhir Chaudhary. The deal, touted as one of the biggest in Indian media history, aims to restore Doordarshan’s status as a leading…
Exhibition of Khadi products in Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh saw very good response and saw sales of ₹12.02 crore between 14 January to 27 February. The exhibition was organized by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and saw 98 Khadi…
In the male-dominated world of 18th and early 19th-century India, the stories of Begum Samru of Sardhana and Jibhabu of Gujarat stand out as extraordinary testaments to the indomitable spirit of women entrepreneurs. Well before the term ‘entrepreneur’ entered the…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has sent a warning letter to Nestle India following allegations that a senior official was involved in insider trading. SEBI claims that the official breached the regulator’s contra-trade rules, but has not…
In a major leadership change intended to propel the business into its next expansion stage, Angel One named Ambarish Kenghe its new Group CEO. Kenghe is poised to accelerate innovation, improve client experiences, and influence the firm’s future in digital…
India’s digital economy has grown tenfold, hurtling towards the $1 trillion mark on the strength of a buoyant IPO market. According to a Redseer Strategy Consultants report, the nation accounted for 31% of global IPO volume last year, with a…
Britannia Industries on Thursday said its Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rajneet Singh Kohli, have resigned from office. Kohli, who was appointed as the CEO on September 26, 2022, will be relieved from office on March 14, 2025,…