Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 18: Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive growth and social progress, SM Steels and Powver Limited, one of Eastern India’s leading industrial conglomerates with a strong presence in steel, power and infrastructure, has partnered with the 15th edition of Aparajita, a distinguished platform dedicated to recognising women who have broken barriers, challenged conventions and created a lasting impact across diverse fields. The grand felicitation ceremony held on August 14, 2026, at JW Marriott Kolkata, brought together distinguished leaders from industry, public life, social development and culture to honour women whose journeys continue to inspire meaningful change.…
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Ansh Singh
Ansh Singh is a journalist and writer who covers Entrepreneurship, Business, Startups, and Fintech. When not working, you will find him reading insightful case studies, exploring ideas online, and journaling by the beach.
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New Delhi: India’s wealthy population is expanding, but the way wealthy entrepreneurs use their money is changing too. A new generation of Indian wealth creators is increasingly spending and investing across businesses, technology, real estate, travel, luxury products and alternative investments. The scale is enormous. The 360 ONE Wealth Creators List 2026 identifies 3,040 individuals holding ₹104 lakh crore in individual equity wealth. The list includes entrepreneurs, business families, investors and other major wealth creators, showing how broad India’s private wealth ecosystem has become. The important change is that wealth is no longer concentrated only among traditional industrial families. Technology…
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 22: MIT India’s Industry Institute Reconnect Summit (IRS 2026) placed industry collaboration, entrepreneurship and industry-led problem-solving at the centre of its two-day programme, bringing together startups, investors, academic institutions and young innovators around opportunities for growth, innovation and real-world impact. Held at Hotel TipTop International, Wakad, Pune, the Day 2 programme featured the opening of Capital Nexus and the National Hackathon, followed by panel discussions, networking sessions, sponsor and alumni interactions, and the prize distribution ceremony. The day brought together participants from across the startup, investment, academic and industry ecosystems, adding a strong entrepreneurial and innovation-focused…
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 21: Millworks Technologies Limited (BSE: 544826), a precision engineering manufacturer providing machined components, sheet metal parts, and integrated assemblies for mission-critical applications across railways, aerospace, defence, and semiconductor sectors, has announced the receipt of confirmed orders aggregating to approximately ₹53.74 Cr, further strengthening its business momentum for FY27. With this, the Company’s total confirmed order book has increased to ₹ 121.88 Cr, providing strong revenue visibility for the upcoming period. The newly secured projects are primarily from the aerospace, railway, and defence sectors, underscoring the Company’s strong execution capabilities and continued client trust. The expanded order book reinforces the Company’s position…
New Delhi: India’s next major economic expansion is unlikely to come from a single industry. Instead, several sectors and AI, electronics, renewable energy, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services and digital infrastructure which could collectively create the next wave of business growth… India’s economy is already among the world’s largest, and its young population, rising incomes and urbanisation continue to support demand. One of the clearest opportunities is artificial intelligence. Indian companies are investing heavily in data centres and AI infrastructure. Reliance and Adani alone have announced plans involving around $210 billion in AI-ready data-centre infrastructure, although these are long-term commitments rather…
New Delhi, 20th August, 2026: Baazar Kolkata, one of India’s fastest-growing value retail chains, has announced the National Award-Winning Actor Kartik Aaryan as its Brand Ambassador, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey. The association reflects Baazar Kolkata’s commitment to connecting with the aspirations of modern Indian families while strengthening its presence across the country. Since its inception in 2002, Baazar Retail Pvt Ltd has grown into one of India’s leading value retail brands, earning the trust of millions through its commitment to quality, affordability, and variety. Offering a wide range of fashion, lifestyle, and home essentials at…
New Delhi, 20 August: Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Global Council for Investment and Business for Africa (GCIB) and Afro Mobile SARL, a Côte d’Ivoire-based telecommunications and digital infrastructure company, to jointly pursue telecom and digital infrastructure projects across the African continent. The agreement, dated August 7, 2026, was formally executed on August 19, 2026, following signatures from all three parties. The company disclosed the development to stock exchanges on August 20, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The MoA lays out…
New Delhi: For decades, Silicon Valley and New York were among the most important destinations for America’s technology billionaires. Now, Miami is increasingly becoming part of that conversation. Some of the biggest names in technology, including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, have been linked to the Miami area as wealthy Americans increasingly look toward Florida for lifestyle and financial advantages. The appeal begins with taxes. Florida does not impose a state personal income tax, making it attractive to high-net-worth individuals. This becomes especially important for billionaires whose wealth is linked to company shares, investments and large…
New Delhi: At seven years old, Onkar Singh Batra entered the Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest male webmaster. Today, at just 20, he is working on a much bigger problem: how to keep satellites connected when they move beyond the range of ground stations. Batra is the founder of Apolink, a space-technology startup developing a satellite communication system designed to create a continuous communication layer for spacecraft in low Earth orbit. The company has raised $4.3 million, giving the young entrepreneur backing to pursue a problem that is becoming increasingly important as the number of satellites in space…
New Delhi: Entrepreneurship is often associated with business degrees, large investments and years of corporate experience. Durgesh Shimpi’s story challenges that idea. At just 16, the Maharashtra teenager has built a banana-chips business called MH19 Chipsvala, reportedly valued at around ₹3 crore. What makes his journey unusual is not only his age, but also the personal circumstances that shaped his decision to become an entrepreneur. Durgesh lost his father when he was only nine years old. The experience forced him to understand responsibility at an unusually young age. Instead of waiting until adulthood to enter business, he began learning about…
