New Delhi: Brisk Gains Finance has entered the UAE market with a calculated acquisition that underscores growing investor confidence in the region’s consumer economy. Under the leadership of a 24-year-old entrepreneur Yash Thakker, the firm has acquired a 20-year old Dubai-based perfume company with an established regional presence, a loyal customer base exceeding 100,000, and consistent profitability. The transaction, executed alongside company director & partner Shavkat Bekchanov, marks the beginning in what is expected to be a series of strategic buyouts by the firm. The seller, an Emirati founder, exits a business that has benefited from the UAE’s resilient retail environment…
Author: Abizar Attari
Abizar Attari
I’ve always had a fascination with storytelling. Analyzing diverse perspectives and helping people understanding them simply is my life’s motto. I live to create stories that you’d love to read. When I’m not writing, you'll find me having a leisurely stroll on the beach or in the park.
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Mumbai: Cloud computing has emerged as a pillar of contemporary business. Firms in various sectors are currently using digital infrastructure to execute programs, handle data, as well as facilitate cooperation among teams and sites. With increasing digital capabilities of businesses, the need to get cloud platforms that are reliable, secure, and easy to manage is on the rise. Nonetheless, the use of the cloud has come with new problems as well. Most organisations can have trouble finding efficient platform assembly, uncertain expenses, and infrastructure, which may be challenging to control without expert knowledge. In retaliation, a new breed of cloud…
In an environment where disruptive technologies present a looming threat to livelihoods, there are still various business opportunities that continue to solve challenges, pain points, and offer a steady source of income. With AI becoming even more integrated into our lives, opportunities that center around its impact, both direct and indirect, offer the greatest opportunities to entrepreneurs looking to offer solutions that matter to every enterprise, employee, professional, and household. Setting up digital workflows through Agentic AI AI has moved from being just a standalone tool to boost productivity to now replacing recurring tasks that earlier required hiring a team…
When an unknown entity enters the fray, makes its presence felt and eventually wins the game, everyone aims to understand how, when and what they did differently to win a game where the winners were expected to be amongst a select few. Over the past decade, there have been a select few unicorn companies who have come from nowhere and manage to beat incumbents at their own game. They did this with perseverance, innovation and offering a solution for pain points that existing players didn’t bother to address. Here are 9 companies that have managed to create a name for…
Across the world, economists, policymakers, diplomats, and the overall business community have been a worried lot. Every headline of the US-Iran war is being watched with concern, as governments the world over worry about the possibility of runaway inflation due to disruption in the supply of oil and gas, with everyone looking forward to the end of hostilities. In India, many companies are feeling the heat of the events in the Middle East, as these developments could affect their operations for the better or worse. With oil prices already surging 9-10% after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz for Western-bound…
Through free legal aid and support groups, Vandana aims to encourage distressed women to take on vocational training, and become a womenpreneur like she did “750 Rupees a billion-dollar dream” At her lowest point, Vandana Shah had ₹750 in her bank account, this was a time when she chose to stand up for herself, after walking out of an abusive marriage. She chose to take up a stand against the vicious cycle of abuse, that may have never ended had she not shown the courage to take a stand. “I said to myself—I am better off being alive, doing things I…
Most of what gets sold as matcha in India barely resembles what people in Japan actually drink. Umi Matcha is changing that. The brand sources its green tea directly from organic farms in Japan, from quiet valleys of Kyoto to the foothills of the volcanic soils in Kagoshima that has been growing some of Japan’s finest matcha for centuries. No distributors, no blending, no compromises. Just the real thing, shipped straight to your door. The Place Behind the Product Wazuka isn’t well known outside Japan, but among tea growers and enthusiasts, it holds a particular reputation. The valley’s high altitude, clean mountain…
With the number of sellers dwarfing market demand, standing out amongst the crowd remains one of the biggest challenges for businesses. Customers in 2026 are far more educated and informed, basing their purchasing decisions not just on quality and usability, but also on the brand’s personality and theme. In a crowded market where product market share is inexplicably linked to brand success, customers now prefer brands that value genuine environmental sustainability. Customer-facing brands across FMCG, Electronics, Hospitality, and Travel are now aligning with these business practices to drive demand. Aligning to ESG (environmental, social, governance) principles Many brands have been…
In an ideal world, sellers would do everything they can to get their wares to buyers willing to buy their goods. But that’s far from reality, as sellers need to overcome a host of obstacles to reach their buyers, many of whom may be oceans away from them. For the economy to flourish, much depends on how the government, regulators, and sellers overcome these obstacles, as they aren’t as simple to deal with as you think. 2025 has been a challenging year for sellers from India, as the US President’s unreasonable tariffs forced them to seek new markets, even as…
New Delhi: 4K dashcams for cars were once primarily used by professional drivers or niche enthusiasts. However, they are now becoming common in family cars. This shift is not motivated by fear of accidents or anticipating dangerous situations. Instead, it stems from a desire for clarity, consistency, and fewer unanswered questions when unexpected events occur on the road. This change in mindset is easy to understand. Families are not seeking dramatic footage; they want reliable systems that quietly support their everyday driving experiences. Family Driving Has Become More Complex Family routines still revolve around school runs, grocery trips, and weekend…
