The US-Iran war in the Middle East has turned into a regional conflict, pulling in regional powers that had nothing to do with the rivalry between the two powers. The Middle East has always been a volatile region, with competing interests and rivalries that have kept the region on edge for years, with sporadic wars and aggressive posturing threatening economic development. For the rest of the world, particularly the developing world, these challenges in the Middle East have been a death knell for their economies, as every country’s economic success is tied to world trade, and the Middle East remains…
Author: Abizar Attari
Abizar Attari
Abizar has been writing before AI started to take over your lives! His expertise lies in analysing diverse perspectives and simplifying them for laymen. Beyond writing, storytelling and editing, he enjoys running, learning and enjoying the outdoors.
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The war in the Middle East has showcased our latest vulnerability- our extreme dependency on imports to run our economy. Though India is now ranked as the world’s fourth-largest economy with a nominal GDP of $4.51 trillion, as per World Bank data the growth has been on the assumption of consistent imports that allow us to do the same. India currently does not have all the resources required to address the growing needs of its 1.4 billion people, the largest in the world. With domestic production not meeting the growing demands, imports remain the only solution to keep our homes,…
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…
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…
