New Delhi: In the rapidly evolving landscape of global entrepreneurship, startup accelerators have emerged as pivotal enablers of innovation and growth. These structured programs go far beyond seed funding — they offer access to strategic mentorship, investor networks, market insights, and critical operational support that help early-stage ventures navigate their most formative phases. For technology startups in particular, accelerators play a crucial role in fast-tracking product development, refining business models, and unlocking new market opportunities. Below are the top 4 accelerators fueling tech-based startup success: India Accelerator IA is India’s premier startup factory with multiple sub-brands that enable the start-up ecosystem…
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New Delhi: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL)’s decision to demerge its portfolio of brands hasn’t addressed the challenges the company has been facing lately. The retail major has reported a 9% increase in Q4 revenue from Rs 1,575.12 crore in Q4 FY24, to Rs 1,719.48 crore in the same period this year, even as the company’s net loss reduced significantly from Rs.266.36 crore last year to Rs.23.55 crore in Q4 FY25. The company had raised Rs. 49 crores of equity through preferential issues of shares in the last quarter of FY2024-25. The company has expanded aggressively over the…
Mumbai: In the morning trading session on May 27, Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty faced significant intraday losses after 2 days of consistent gains. The Sensex was down by 900 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below 24,750 due to a range of factors. Both the benchmarks have dropped by 1% on May 27. Collectively, the market cap of all listed companies has declined by Rs. 2.56 lakh crore. Here are five reasons attributed to the fall of the Sensex and Nifty. Sluggish Foreign Capital Inflow: In May, many FPIs have sold Indian equities due to a lack…
New Delhi: Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo Airlines, is looking to offload 3.4% of his and his family’s stake in the company, as per a Reuters report. This transaction is being executed through the Chinkerpoo Family Trust, controlled by Gangwal’s family. The block deal is estimated to be worth almost $1.4 billion, as Gangwal is gradually paring down his stake after he resigned from the board of IndiGo’s parent company InterGlobe Aviation in 2022 after corporate governance disputes with co-founder Rahul Bhatia. Gangwal had earlier sold a 5.83% stake in April 2024, and another 5.83% in August that year. In…
New Delhi: Everyone wants their five minutes of fame, and some will stop at nothing to use other’s fame for their personal gain. Elvish Yadav, the Big Boss OTT and Roadies XX winner, knows this very well. This newfound boost of fame had attracted the attention of opportunists, where many influencer management agents pitched for brand deals using his name. The confusion got so out of hand that Elvish had to post a story on Instagram naming his official manager, and that any others taking his name are frauds. Simran Malhotra, a travel and lifestyle influencer, recently posted a reel…
New Delhi: Dubai real estate market is experiencing its unprecedented boom in 2025, with AED 115 billion worth of property sales in Q1 alone — a record-breaking feat that indicates a 29% year-on-year growth compared to Q1 2024. With more than 43,000 transactions settled in the first quarter alone and a fast-growing Q2, the city’s property market is building unstoppable momentum despite global economic unrest. One of the major drivers of this growth is the persistent undersupply of housing — just 27,000 units were completed in 2024, yet more than 170,000 units are still under construction. Investors are being drawn…
New Delhi: Zomato’s holding company Eternal’s share prices fall 4% as the company has to cap foreign ownership to 49.5% to become an Indian-Owned and Controlled Company(IOCC). An overwhelming 99% of the company’s shareholders voted to propose a cap on foreign ownership, which was 47.31% in December 2024. By the end of March 2025, this was down to 44.36%. Though these guidelines have been met, many FIIs have chosen to sell their stakes anyway, allowing domestic entities to invest in the company. The rationale behind this is the government’s preference for domestic ownership in the retail sector and enhancing operational…
Los Angeles: Amazon MGM Studios, and Sony Pictures have decided not to go ahead with the fourth season of Amazon Prime’s blockbuster fantasy series ‘The Wheel of Time’, whose third season ended on April 17. The show, which premiered in 2021, became Prime Video’s most-watched premiere show that year, and eventually became the most-watched series in several countries. The third season was highly appreciated by fans for its powerful storytelling, with critics rating Season 3 at 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, up from 82% for Season 2 and 81% for Season 1. First reported by The Deadline, the producers decided to end…
Mumbai: Ashok Leyland Ltd, India’s third-largest commercial vehicle brand, has declared a record Rs.1,246 crore net profit for Q4 FY25, a 38% YoY surge from Rs.900 crore in the same quarter last year. The company has been working towards improving its operating performance, with an overall commercial vehicle production volume of 1,95,093 units, with export volumes increasing 29% to 15,255 units for FY 2024-25. The Chennai-based company reported revenues from operations at Rs.11,906 crore, slightly below analysts’ expectations of Rs.12,196 crore. This has been the company’s best-ever financial performance so far, even as it has managed to pare its net…
Surat: The Surat police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) recently busted an illegal pornographic distribution racket where 8 people were arrested for producing and distributing adult films online. As enforcement agencies intensify crackdowns in Mumbai — long regarded as the heart of India’s entertainment industry — parts of this underground trade are quietly shifting to Surat. Lower costs, fewer regulatory checks, and easy access to digital infrastructure are contributing to the city’s new and unexpected role in this illicit business. A Shift from Mumbai to Surat The trend came to light following an arrest by the Mumbai Crime Branch, where an…
