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Tata Electronics Just Hired Its Way to 75,000 Workers. Its Revenue Grew 1,673% in a Year to Get Here.
Five years ago, Tata Electronics barely existed. It was incorporated in April 2020, a vehicle without a clear purpose in the Tata Group's vast portfolio, generating negligible revenue. Today it's a ₹66,601 crore ($8 billion) business adding 15,000 workers at a single plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu — and it's arguably the most strategically positioned contract manufacturer on Earth.
AUTOMA 2026 Connects Digital Strategy with Industrial Execution
The industry that skeptics wrote off as a laggard is quietly becoming one of the most serious laboratories for industrial AI — and Amsterdam is where the serious players are comparing notes.
From Corporate Life to ‘Number Science’: The Bold Bet That Paid Off
A former IT professional is turning numerology into a structured learning platform. Dismiss it at your peril. India's creator-edtech wave doesn't care about your credibility concerns.
Pentera Cuts Jobs as It Doubles Down on AI-Driven Security
Restructuring Amid Strategic Refocus
Microsoft Rolls Out Copilot to 743,000 Accenture Employees
A Landmark Enterprise AI Deployment
Taiwan Stocks Briefly Top 40,000 on TSMC Rally
Semiconductor Momentum Lifts the Market
Petpooja Faces Tax Scrutiny as Pine Labs Buys Shopflo
Petpooja Draws Attention From Tax Authorities
Lachy Groom Bets on Pronto at $200M as India's House-Help Market Goes Institutional
A Bengaluru startup founded just over a year ago is doubling its valuation in weeks. The deal tells you less about Pronto than it does about where serious global capital is now willing to go.
Jio's ₹7,935 Crore Quarter Isn't the Story. The IPO Math Behind It Is.
Five hundred and twenty-four million subscribers. Let that settle for a second. That's more people than the entire population of the United States and Canada combined, all on one network, all generating data, all paying into a single P&L. Jio Platforms' gross revenue for Q4 FY26 rose 13% year-on-year to ₹44,928 crore, net profit climbed 13% to ₹7,935 crore, and EBITDA jumped 18% YoY to ₹20,060 crore with margin expansion of 230 basis points to 52.4%. Refrr For the full fiscal year, Jio Platforms reported revenue of ₹1,72,317 crore and a profit after tax of ₹30,053 crore. Yahoo Finance
BlueStone Promised 290 New Stores. It Opened 65. Gold Has a Better Explanation Than You Think.
When BlueStone filed its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI in December 2024, the store rollout math looked unambiguous. The company had projected adding 290 stores across FY26 and FY27. The Researchers That meant roughly 145 new outlets a year for a brand that had spent 13 years proving the market for design-led, digital-first jewellery. Investors bought it. Prosus valued BlueStone at approximately $950 million Indian Startup Times — just shy of unicorn territory — as the IPO machinery revved up. The growth narrative was intact.
CoinSwitch Turns Appraisal Season Into Viral Marketing Moment
CoinSwitch leaned into one of corporate India’s most relatable annual rituals — appraisal season — with a playful on-ground activation in Bengaluru that transformed workplace anxiety into a culturally resonant brand moment.
TSMC Shares Jump as Taiwan Eases Investment Limits
Shares of TSMC climbed after Taiwan announced changes to investment rules that could enable funds to increase exposure to key domestic companies, including the world’s largest contract chipmaker.
Bob Iger Rejoins Thrive Capital as Advisor After Disney Exit
Bob Iger has rejoined Thrive Capital as an advisor after stepping away from leadership at The Walt Disney Company. The appointment marks a renewed chapter in Iger’s post-operational career and reinforces the growing overlap between media leadership and venture-backed technology investing.
Parminder Singh Named CEO of Reliance’s AI Subsidiary
Reliance Industries has named Parminder Singh as chief executive officer of its artificial intelligence subsidiary, a step that underscores the group’s growing emphasis on AI-led digital expansion. The leadership appointment comes as Indian conglomerates intensify investment in AI infrastructure, cloud capabilities and enterprise automation.
Karnataka Considers Legalising Bike Taxis Through New Policy
The Karnataka government is evaluating a regulatory framework to legalise bike taxi services, a move that could significantly alter the mobility landscape in cities like Bengaluru. Bike taxis have operated in a grey zone in several Indian states, often facing enforcement action due to the absence of explicit regulatory backing. A formal policy could bring clarity for platforms, drivers and passengers alike.
Emversity Acquires Nurse Mobility Platform Lanstitut
Emversity has acquired Lanstitut, a platform focused on nurse mobility and placement. The acquisition signals Emversity’s intent to deepen its role in training, certifying and placing healthcare professionals across borders. As demand for skilled nurses rises in developed markets, structured mobility platforms are becoming critical infrastructure.
Vingroup Drops LNG Plant Plans, Pivots to Renewables
Vingroup has scrapped plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant, signaling a strategic shift toward renewable energy investments. The move marks a notable change for one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, which has historically diversified across real estate, manufacturing, automotive and energy.
India’s Fragrance Legacy Steps Into Premium Perfumery
Arome’s Five-Decade Legacy Enters Modern Perfumery as India’s Fragrance Market Evolves In a market increasingly shaped by celebrity launches and imported labels, Arome is taking a more grounded approach—one built on legacy, in-house expertise, and a deep understanding of scent. Founded over five decades ago, when India’s fragrance culture was still rooted in traditional attars, […]
7 Commercial Property Loans With Down Payments Under 10%
Rent keeps climbing while equity quietly compounds. If you’ll occupy at least 51 percent of the space, two SBA programs let you buy with only 10 percent down—far less than a typical bank note. Government-backed loans for owner-occupied properties SBA 7(a) loan: 90 percent financing, one catch-all note An SBA 7(a) loan is a government-guaranteed […]