Wootz.work: Reinventing Global Engineering Procurement from India
Over 300,000 suppliers offer more than 300,000 parts in a $1.7 trillion global light engineering market. Finding the right part from the right supplier is challenging in such a market. For OEMs and industrial buyers, procurement involves days of communication, inconsistent standards, unpredictable delivery, and a confusing mix of suppliers and low-cost countries. This is…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
Leadership Lessons: Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart
Doug McMillon is the President and CEO of Walmart Inc., one of the world’s largest companies with over 2 million employees across more than two dozen countries. His leadership transforms Walmart from a traditional retailer into a modern, omnichannel giant. Starting as a delivery boy at a Walmart distribution centre, McMillon has shown agility, learning,…
Abdullah Ansari
Why Startup Leaders Keep Control Post-Funding
Many founders retain operational control after significant funding rounds. In the well-developed startup ecosystems of the ASEAN region, including Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines, a unique trend has emerged: founders tend to stay in operational control even after major funding rounds. This contrasts with the common practice in Western markets, where venture capitalists often…
Sumit
India & the UAE Sign a Historic Bilateral Trade Deal
India and the United Arab Emirates have announced a historic deal to take the bilateral trade of both countries to $100 billion, with non-oil and non-precious metal trade. Both countries plan to take their trade to $100 billion in the next three years, marking a major shift in the global economy. The decision was unveiled…
Larry Ellison Success Story: From Employee to Founder
What if the most powerful database software was not an idea of a big conglomerate, but the mind of a college dropout? What if the man behind the successful software had no formal tech degree? This is not a fiction- it is a true story of Larry Ellison, the man behind the Oracle, a software…
Shipra Prajapati
10 Most Beautiful Women in the World: Timeless & Iconic
Discover what makes the most beautiful women in the world truly unforgettable! Beauty is a language that needs no translation. It is seen in every corner of the world, captured in paintings, praised in poetry, and glorified on screen. While beauty remains subjective, certain qualities are universally admired. That being said, there are individuals with…
Vipin
FMCG Firms Announced to Lower Prices As Per GST 2.0
Fast-moving consumer Goods (FMCG) companies announced a price change following a GST council tax rate rejig earlier this month. These changes will come into effect on September 22, including milkshakes, butter, ghee, jams, cheese, frozen products, ice-creams, pickles, coconut water, and tomato puree, reduced to 5% tax from 12%. UHT milk and paneer have been…
ASEAN’s Ethical Edge: Sustainability & Governance Driving Leadership
We find ourselves in an era marked by global upheavals, whether it’s climate change or social inequality. Capitalism is undergoing a radical transformation. Success is no longer measured solely by bottom-line profit. Quietly but significantly, especially in the ASEAN nations, a new revolution is unfolding: Ethical Capitalism. This growing movement, which combines profitability with purpose,…
The Southeast Asian Triad Transforming Inclusive Finance
Across much of the world, “inclusive innovation” remains an ideal. In Asia’s leading emerging markets, it’s a live strategy. India, Indonesia, and Singapore are leveraging fintech to close access gaps, not widen them. As the West builds incrementally for existing customers, these nations are innovating from the ground up, creating financial models with global relevance…
How policy, talent & tech shaped a global startup powerhouse
At the heart of Asia lies a modern miracle: a city that transformed from a mid-level regional economy into a global innovation hub in just a couple of decades. A good example is Hyderabad, India, where intelligent policies, a huge talent pool, and supportive technological initiatives united to redefine the guidelines of creating startup hubs…
