New Delhi: India has emerged as the country with the largest representation on the Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2026 list, with 19 startups and emerging companies making the cut. The list, released this week, features 100 privately held businesses from 16 countries and territories across the Asia-Pacific region. India’s 19 companies put it ahead of Singapore, which has 15 companies on the list. China follows with 10, while Japan and South Korea have nine each. Indonesia and Australia have eight companies apiece. The latest list also reflects where investor and entrepreneurial attention is moving across Asia. According to Forbes…
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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: Elon Musk’s business empire is increasingly being built around one central idea: artificial intelligence. Tesla, SpaceX and xAI were once seen as separate companies operating in different industries. In 2026, however, their businesses are becoming increasingly connected through AI, computing, robotics, satellites and advanced manufacturing. The biggest development has been the growing relationship between SpaceX and xAI. Reuters reported that SpaceX merged with xAI in 2026, creating a business structure valued at around $1 trillion for SpaceX and $250 billion for xAI at the time of the transaction. Tesla has also become part of this AI ecosystem. Earlier…
New Delhi: India’s baby care industry is on the verge of a transformation as the consumers are more educated and aware about the product that they are purchasing for their child’s care. Category leaders have been there for years and been very prominent, but these days, consumers aren’t just asking, “What’s the brand?,” but they’re asking a lot more questions about ingredients, safety, testing and benefits. It is creating space for businesses that are new-age and do not just sell a variety of generic products, but address specific consumer issues or problems. Dr. Himanshu Gandhi, CEO and Co-Founder of Mother…
New Delhi: Acharya Nilay has a different take on success, which is more than just about money, career, recognition and social media popularity. Spirituality is not to him a rejection of the world and a search for a calling. Rather, it’s a matter of comprehension and eradicating all of the false selves and attachments that form our lives. Acharya Nilay says that prior to gaining the title of spiritual teacher, he was just trying to “reach home”, not realizing that he was already home. He doesn’t call his life a journey, since a journey is defined as moving from one…
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.…
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…
