When Reliance Industries holds its AGM, it’s not just a shareholder meeting — it’s a masterclass in how one conglomerate can rewire the future of an entire country. Yesterday’s session was no different: a spectacle of ambition, a silence on certain uncomfortable truths, and a peek into India’s most powerful...
When a superpower slams 50% tariffs on another country, it doesn’t just hit exporters. It sets off a chain reaction that seeps into every layer of the economy. For India, the bleeding starts now. For the U.S., the pain will arrive later—but arrive it will. The Direct Hit: Exporters on...
Most small businesses think branding is a luxury—like a fancy suit you only wear at weddings. They believe branding eats into profit, so they skip it. Instead, they run endless discounts, shout louder in ads, and hope someone notices them in the crowd. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: the businesses...
When you sell on Amazon India, you’re another seller in a massive digital bazaar. But when you sell on Amazon Karigar, you’re not just a seller—you’re a custodian of India’s cultural DNA. Karigar is Amazon’s special initiative dedicated to India’s weavers, artisans, NGOs, and craft collectives. It’s more than a...
In the age of Shopify stores and Instagram ads, it’s tempting to think: “Why do I need co-founders, investors, or a big team? I’ll just run my D2C brand solo.” It sounds romantic—David versus Goliath, the underdog hustler building an empire from their laptop. But the truth is, solopreneurship in...
Yesterday, the world woke up to an economic earthquake. Donald Trump, never shy of theatrics, doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a staggering 50%. It wasn’t just another policy tweak—it was the sound of an axe falling on decades of careful diplomacy. India, the “rising star of the Global South,”...
For years we’ve been told: the future of transport is electric. Battery packs, charging stations, and a race to phase out diesel. But here’s the twist—Cummins, the global giant best known for diesel engines, just reminded us that the road ahead might not be so one-sided. While headlines scream about...
Most entrepreneurs learn this lesson too late: passion and vision can get you applause, but paperwork and audits decide if you’ll survive. Business is not just about ideas and sales. It’s also about discipline—in compliance, accounts, hygiene, and checks. Forget this, and you’re not just risking a fine. You’re...
They call it luck. But if you look closer, it smells more like timing served on a platinum platter. When most Indians were busy chasing dreams in the stock market, one move by Rekha Jhunjhunwala, wife of the late “Big Bull” Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, turned into a masterstroke that saved her...
For years, walking into a shop in India came with an awkward ritual. You picked up your groceries, clothes, or medicines, stood in line, and just when it was time to pay—someone at the counter asked, “Mobile number, sir?” It wasn’t really a request. It was almost compulsory. Many stores...
