Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: Madhura DasGupta Sinha, a seasoned banker with 25 years of experience, has been a strong advocate for helping women join and stay in the workforce, her journey started with two eye-opening moments. First, a highly educated friend had to give up her career after childbirth, unable to support her sick father financially. Then, a friend of her daughter quit her job due to pressure from her future husband’s family. On International Women’s Day in 2020, she launched Aspire For Her, a platform focused on motivating women to enter and remain in the workforce. It started with college students…

New Delhi: In a big transaction, Singapore investment company Temasek has acquired a 9-10% stake in Haldiram’s, India’s leading snack brand. The deal is worth approximately $10 billion (around ₹8,500 crore). Temasek acquired the stake after months of negotiations on March 11, 2024, beating other prospective investors. Why global investors are eyeing India’s FMCG sector? India’s consumer packaged goods industry is in much demand internationally, and Temasek’s foray into Haldiram’s is a sign of this. Foreign investors have noticed that India’s growing economy, as well as increased consumership of packaged snacks and foodstuffs, have tremendous opportunity awaiting them here. Temasek’s…

New Delhi: A recent survey conducted by Haqdarshak and DBS Bank India has provided us with a better insight into the financial behaviors and issues of rural women entrepreneurs. As part of the ‘Women and Finance’ series, the research throws light on how these women, the pillars of numerous local economies, deal with their money. Saving Behaviors: The good news? Most rural women entrepreneurs are saving money regularly! Around 90% put aside a portion of their income each month. Savings habits vary by region, 100% of women in Madhya Pradesh save, compared to 95% in Maharashtra and 73% in Rajasthan.…

New Delhi: SpaceX recently ran into a stumbling block on its quest to bring home two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS). The launch had to be rescheduled following an issue with the launch pad hydraulic system. This is a critical system because it assists in releasing the rocket from its support structure at the moment of liftoff. The problem arose less than four hours ahead of the launch of the Falcon rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Why are Astronauts still stuck in space? Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were originally only going to…

New Delhi: Intel, one of the biggest names in the chipmaking industry, has brought in Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, this move is part of Intel’s efforts to reclaim its spot at the top after facing tough times in recent years. Intel’s Challenges Once a leader in the semiconductor industry, Intel has struggled to keep up with big shifts in technology, the company missed the rise of mobile computing, which took off after Apple launched the iPhone in 2007. More recently, Intel has fallen behind in artificial intelligence, an area where Nvidia has surged ahead. Today, Nvidia’s market value…

New Delhi: Indian telecommunication majors Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, who had initially opposed Elon Musk’s Starlink, are now joining hands with SpaceX to introduce its satellite broadband offerings in India. This is a significant turnaround from their previous position, where they vehemently opposed Starlink’s entry based on licensing and spectrum issues. From opposition to cooperation, what shifted? Until now, Airtel and Jio were adamant that they did not want Starlink in India, claiming that satellite internet operators should be treated equally as regular telecom operators, i.e., they should purchase spectrum and pay huge licensing charges. Even Elon Musk himself…

New Delhi: Zomato, the popular food delivery behemoth, has formally become Eternal Ltd. after its shareholders approved a name change. The move is strategic and mirrors the company’s diversification into various business verticals, as announced by CEO Deepinder Goyal. The move involves changes to the company’s Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA), as revealed in a stock exchange filing. Major Changes: In this transition, Zomato’s corporate website will change from zomato.com to eternal.com. The company’s stock ticker will also change from ZOMATO to ETERNAL, The Eternal brand will be an umbrella organization that manages four major businesses:…

New Delhi: Tesla, the largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is been going through tough phase recently, and amid this its stock plummeted to an all-time low, declining by 15% in a single day, the largest drop in more than four years, this unexpected drop has raised alarms on Wall Street regarding a dip in its demand for Tesla’s vehicles, over the countries. Still, in spite of the bad times, CEO Elon Musk has high hopes for the company’s future. Sliding demand amid analyst forecasts: The sudden decline in Tesla’s share price has been driven by analyst negative predictions, Joseph Spak…

New Delhi: Ola Electric, one of India’s top electric scooter brands, is facing serious trouble with transport authorities. The company has been rapidly opening showrooms across the country, but many of them reportedly don’t follow key legal rules. According to India’s Motor Vehicles Act (MVA), every auto showroom that keeps unregistered vehicles must have a trade certificate on display. But investigations found that out of around 3,400 Ola showrooms, only about 100 had these certificates. As a result, transport authorities in multiple states have raided Ola showrooms, shutting some of them down, seizing vehicles, and sending legal notices to the…

Ahmedabad: Thailand has long held its position as the leading tourist destination in Southeast Asia, attracting millions of travelers from across the globe. With its unique blend of rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, warm hospitality, and modern conveniences, Thailand continues to captivate travelers of all ages and interests. Even as competition from neighboring countries like Vietnam intensifies, Thailand retains its crown as the go-to destination for leisure, adventure, cultural exploration, and luxury experiences. Why Thailand Continues to Dominate the Travel Market A Destination for Everyone Thailand’s universal appeal lies in its incredible diversity. Whether it’s honeymooners seeking romantic getaways, families…