Author: Ansh Singh

Bengaluru: Nithin Kamath has warned entrepreneurs about a common startup mistake: focusing on rapid expansion without building a sustainable business model. Kamath believes many startups become obsessed with growth numbers, funding rounds, and customer acquisition while ignoring profitability. Although fast growth can attract investor attention, businesses that fail to manage costs often struggle in the long run. India’s startup ecosystem has grown dramatically, with more than 100 unicorns emerging over the past decade. However, many startups have also faced challenges after funding conditions tightened globally. Investors today are paying greater attention to profitability and cash flow. Kamath often encourages founders…

New Delhi: A recent warning by entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal has sparked a heated debate across social media and startup circles. In a widely discussed LinkedIn post, Mittal cautioned professionals about the disruptive impact artificial intelligence could have on the future of work, triggering both support and criticism from industry leaders and employees alike. Mittal’s message focused on what he described as the “bitter truth” about AI-driven workplace transformation. According to him, many professionals are underestimating the speed at which AI is reshaping businesses. In a separate observation, he argued that middle-management roles could face greater…

New Delhi, July 25: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday quit the Union Cabinet in a big political move after days of widespread nationwide protests by students and youth groups against alleged examination malpractices and demand for changes in the education system in India. Following the demands of the public, large demonstrations were organised in Jantar Mantar in Delhi and some cities elsewhere in the country and Pradhan had to resign from the post of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The resignation is one of the largest political developments of the week, during which the young population has dominated news…

Bengaluru: The first edition of Eco Kranti’s Shubh Labh 1.0 National Summit witnessed an overwhelming response, receiving over 900 applications from across India. More than 250 startups, researchers, and innovators participated in the two-day sustainability and social innovation conclave, with 30+ startups shortlisted for the Shubh Labh cohort. Organised by Eco Kranti, an initiative of the Sri Sri Rural Development Programme (SSRDP), in collaboration with Startup India and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the summit was held on July 18–19 at The Art of Living International Centre, Bengaluru. The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers,…

New Delhi: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has said the company remains focused on long-term growth despite criticism and external challenges. Speaking about the group’s future plans, Adani emphasized that its strategy continues to center on building large-scale infrastructure projects that support India’s long-term economic development. Over the past few years, the Adani Group has faced increased scrutiny from investors, regulators, and market observers. Despite these challenges, the company says it has continued expanding its businesses across renewable energy, power transmission, ports, airports, logistics, roads, data centres, and utilities. According to the group’s latest financial results, Adani companies have continued…

New Delhi: Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath believes India’s next startup wave will be driven by innovation, deep technology, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, climate solutions, and businesses solving real-world problems rather than simply chasing rapid growth. Speaking at recent business events and through his popular podcast series, Kamath said India’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly over the past decade. Instead of focusing only on high valuations, future entrepreneurs are expected to build sustainable companies with strong business models and long-term profitability. According to Kamath, India has several advantages that support startup growth, including a large young population, increasing internet penetration, digital payments,…

New Delhi: OpenAI is accelerating its global expansion as demand for enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions continues to grow across industries. The company, best known for ChatGPT, is focusing on helping businesses adopt AI tools that improve productivity, automate workflows, and support decision-making. With organizations increasingly investing in generative AI, OpenAI is expanding its presence through new partnerships, infrastructure, and enterprise products. Since launching ChatGPT in late 2022, OpenAI has seen rapid growth in users and business customers. The company now serves millions of users worldwide, while its enterprise offerings, including ChatGPT Enterprise and ChatGPT Team, are being adopted by…

New Delhi: Adani Group has announced a fresh phase of investments across infrastructure, energy, transportation, airports, and artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centres, reinforcing its long-term growth plans in India. The company said it is entering a new investment cycle after recording one of the highest annual capital expenditures by any Indian corporate. According to the group’s latest financial update, Adani invested nearly ₹1.53 lakh crore (around $16 billion) during FY26. Almost 80% of this investment went into core infrastructure sectors, including renewable energy, power transmission, ports, logistics, airports, and utilities. The group also reported a record EBITDA of ₹94,834 crore,…

New Delhi: A startup founder has sparked a fresh debate after saying that building a profitable company is more important than chasing unicorn status. His statement has attracted widespread attention on social media, where entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals shared different opinions. The founder explained that many startups today focus mainly on achieving a billion-dollar valuation, often called becoming a unicorn. While this milestone brings recognition and media attention, he believes that a company should first aim to earn consistent profits and build a sustainable business. According to him, profitability shows that customers truly value a company’s products or services.…

New Delhi: Industrialist Harsh Goenka has once again sparked a lively conversation on social media after sharing his views on work-life balance. His latest post quickly went viral, generating thousands of reactions from CEOs, entrepreneurs, employees, and HR professionals across India. The post focused on the growing importance of maintaining a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal well-being. While many professionals appreciated the message and agreed that productivity should not come at the cost of mental and physical health, others argued that building successful businesses often requires long working hours and personal sacrifices. Supporters of Goenka’s views said employees…