Empathy is Good Business: A Winning Formula for the Modern Workplaces
In 2021, during the height of the pandemic, the CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, made headlines when he pledged to support employees by offering extended remote work options and mental health resources. His approach wasn’t just about logistics but a demonstration of empathy. At a time when uncertainty and anxiety were at an all-time high,…
Crossing Borders, Building Futures: Talent Mobility in Asia’s Fast-Growing Economies
In 2019, a Singaporean tech startup, Grab, faced a troubling crisis. After expanding its operations across South Asia, Grab had a significant shortage of talented individuals. With its business expanding in regions like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, Grab needed people who were technologically literate and understood the local markets. To tackle this, Grab collaborated with…
ED Raids Amazon And Flipkart Sellers, But Why?
Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid on 19 premises of the main sellers of Amazon and Flipkart. The names of the vendors are yet to be revealed. These raids were administered in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Panchkula of Haryana. Multiple complaints were received about both e-commerce platforms violating India’s FDI (Foreign Direct…
The Bigger Smaller The Better
The Indian startup landscape is buzzing, with startups being some of the most popular and trustworthy businesses in the public market. However, the buzz is not only because of the big players. Small players or businesses only a few years old but with immense potential or promising revenues are flocking into public markets. This is…
Exploring Final Frontier Opportunities
The Immense Possibility Space Explorations Has In recent years, space entrepreneurship has evolved significantly from just a figment of imagination or science fiction to a booming industry that offers tremendous business opportunities. According to the Space Foundation, the global commercial space industry was valued at around $469 billion in 2023. Whether it’s launching advanced satellite…
Legacy or Loss?: What Ratan Tata’s Passing Means for India’s Self-Reliance?Â
Across India, the name Tata is linked to the everyday life of a commoner. It’s on the tea packets that energise the mornings, the salt sprinkled on the food, the bus ferrying people to work and the hotels where they unwind in the evening. No other name profoundly embodies the hopes and shortcomings of the…
Ola Electronics Partner With EY To Streamline Business
Bhavish Agarwal has partnered with the consulting firm EY India for Service Transformation. This initiative was taken after the company faced much backlash from customers and challenges in addressing the issues. Ola Electronics is one of the leading two-wheeler companies that aims to build the ‘World’s Largest Electric Vehicle Ecosystem At One Site‘. Sadly, the…
Unpacking Google’s Grip: The Antitrust Cases Shaking Silicon ValleyÂ
In recent years, Google has found itself at the centre of numerous antitrust investigations and lawsuits. It is accused of leveraging its dominant position to suppress competition and maintain its market monopoly. All the allegations paint a comprehensive picture of Google’s controversial practices and their implications. The Rise of a Giant and its Market Dominance …
Leadership Guide From Aditya Puri, Former MD of HDFC Bank – A Tough Taskmaker
Aditya Puri isn’t just a name in banking circles; he’s a force that revolutionised India’s financial landscape. Over his 25-year journey at the helm of HDFC Bank, Puri didn’t just build a bank—he crafted a legacy. Starting in 1994, when the banking sector in India was still finding its feet, Puri had a vision to…
Personalised Investing with Robo-Advisors
The financial industry is undergoing a revolution, one driven by technology and data analytics. Robo-advisors have emerged as one of the most disruptive innovations, changing how investors approach portfolio management. These AI-driven platforms are designed to provide automated financial advice and management based on algorithms, offering low-cost and efficient alternatives to traditional financial advisors. However,…
