boAt Losses Data Of 7.5 Million Customers In Data Leak
One of India’s leading audio and wearable companies, boAt, has been the victim of a data breach that allegedly leaked the data of over 7.5 million customers. The homegrown audio company acknowledged the data breach on 8 April 2024, stating that the company is conducting an internal investigation to resolve the issue. A spokesperson from…
An Upright & Conscientious Officer is the New NIA Chief
On Sunday, March 31st, Sadanand Vasant Date, renowned for his brave deeds during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, took charge as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India’s principal counter-terrorism law enforcement agency. Sadanand assumed the role following Dinkar Gupta’s retirement on the same day. Colleagues describe Sadanand, a 1990-batch Maharashtra cadre IPS…
Japan’s Recipe towards Business Success
Enduring or rather seemingly everlasting operations of many Japanese businesses have directed attention of the global business world towards them. Believe it or not in Japan there is an operational construction company named Kongō Gumi, which was founded in 578 AD! Most probably, it is the oldest operational company in the world. Shitennō-ji temple in…
Nishant Jain: Pioneering the Fintech Revolution
The Fintech industry is known for its fast-paced and constantly changing nature. To effectively achieve the aim of impacting a billion lives, leaders in Fintech need to remain innovative and proactive. Nishant contributes a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his field, which undoubtedly has boosted growth opportunities for Fintech companies like AngleOne. Additionally, restructuring…
Alternative Sources to Finance a Business
With the growing business landscape, it is becoming increasingly common for businesses to forgo traditional funding methods and embrace alternative funding methods. The reason being that it is difficult for startups to qualify for loans from traditional financial institutions like high street banks and lenders. Though startups are the driving force behind innovation, economic growth,…
Shatrughan Singh: Turning Dream into Realty
Commercial leaders in India have played a crucial role in shaping the Indian business landscape, particularly in the real estate and construction sector. Their strategic insight and effective leadership have driven innovation, stimulated growth, and helped navigate the industry’s complex regulatory environment. By introducing modern technologies, sustainable practices, and efficient methodologies, these leaders have revolutionised…
Crowdfunding: A Game-Changer in Startup Financing
Pebble Time, India’s fastest-growing smartwatch brand, raised over $20 million via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The company raised funds to develop its smartwatch, the first watch compatible with iOS and Android devices. More than 78,000 people supported Pebble Time on Kickstarter, and the company offered an early bird discount to those who pledged to support…
Top News Round-Up From Asia
Asia is the fastest-growing region in the world, and as a result, new developments are taking place in the region. In this write-up, we will talk about the top news from Asia. Korean Firm Faces Growing Competition From China In Vietnam Many South Korean companies, like Samsung and LG, to name a few, have been…
Soonicorns In Indian Tech Industry: Revolutionising Start-Up Culture
The Indian tech sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with the emergence of several successful startups over the past few years. According to reports by Business Today, 26 Indian startups, six of which are fintech, joined the Soonicorn Club in Q1 of the 2023 calendar year. Soonicorns are startups with the potential to become unicorns by…
Leadership Style of Tim Cook
From Timothy Donald Cook, who is working as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc., we can derive many important leadership lessons, which can be valuable for today’s and tomorrow’s business leaders. Prior to being the CEO of Apple Inc. Tim Cook was Apple’s Chief Operating Officer. Tim joined Apple in March 1998 as Senior…