February 27, 2025

  For millions of young Indians, the dream of becoming a professional athlete is filled with passion, dedication, and hard work. But as former badminton champion and coach Pullela Gopichand bluntly put it, unless you come from a wealthy background, pursuing sports might be an uphill battle you can’t afford. The Financial Roadblock to Sporting […]

  What if we told you that the 4:05 PM movie you booked doesn’t actually start until 4:30 PM? If you’ve been to a movie theatre in India, you already know this reality. Theaters load screenings with up to 30 minutes of ads, making you pay with both money and time. But one man in

  For years, digital payments in India thrived on the promise of being ‘free.’ UPI revolutionized transactions, making instant payments accessible to everyone. But now, change is brewing—Google Pay has introduced a ‘convenience fee’ on bill payments made via debit and credit cards. Is this just the beginning of a shift toward paid UPI services?

  A Major Change in the Ride-Hailing Model Uber Auto is making a bold move—eliminating commissions and introducing a fixed subscription fee for drivers. While this may seem like a win for drivers at first glance, the impact on both them and riders remains to be seen. Is this a game-changing move, or will it

Tata Sons owns 65% of BigBasket, but their patience is running out. Once seen as Tata’s answer to the quick-commerce boom, BigBasket is now struggling to compete with Blinkit and Zepto, and Tata is no longer willing to bankroll its slow growth. The message from Tata is clear: find $1 billion in external funding or

  Some brands thrive by diversifying their product lines, but others have mastered the art of dominating a single niche. These companies have built billion-dollar empires without switching focus—proving that if you own a category, you don’t need anything else. Let’s explore the brands that have perfected the power of one. Fevicol: The Glue That

No, this isn’t about government taxes. The biggest deduction from your salary isn’t TDS—it’s debt. A recent study reveals that 33% of an average salaried Indian’s income goes toward EMIs. That means one-third of earnings are already spoken for before a single rupee is spent on food, transport, or leisure. The question is, are we

Sezzle, a Minneapolis-based fintech company specializing in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, was on the brink of collapse in 2022. Facing plummeting stock prices, failed acquisition deals, and unsustainable operations, the company seemed destined for failure. However, in a dramatic turnaround, Sezzle not only survived but thrived. How did this struggling fintech manage to

The Indian government is considering a significant tax increase on tobacco, raising GST from 28% to 40%, along with additional excise duties. The move is being positioned as a public health initiative, but is that the real motivation? The question remains—who bears the actual cost? The consumer, the companies, or the government itself?   The

  Bira, one of India’s most recognizable craft beer brands, wanted to refresh its identity ahead of its planned IPO. The company decided to drop ‘Private’ from its name—a seemingly minor legal formality. Instead, that small tweak snowballed into a massive operational nightmare, stalling sales, disrupting supply chains, and ultimately costing the company ₹80 crore