Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: At a talk in Mumbai, famous investor Ramesh Damani and Manish Chokhani reminded people about how they began investing long ago, back in the 1980s, during a time full of big changes in the world. Damani said the rules of the game in investing are shifting now because of global changes, especially with the U.S. under Donald Trump’s policies.But he believes that doesn’t mean young people have missed their chance. In fact, he says the best time to invest in India is coming up, the next ten years will hold amazing opportunities. Chokhani added that if you are…

New Delhi: When international students arrive in the U.S., they usually focus on adjusting to new academics and adapting to cultural differences, making entrepreneurship feel like a distant goal. But for Ramya Tulasi Dega and Swetha Maadugula from Hyderabad, Telangana, that journey turned into something much bigger. While pursuing their Master of Science in Entrepreneurial Leadership at Texas A&M University, they found purpose in their shared experiences as immigrant students, which ultimately inspired them to build a nonprofit centered on mental health and wellness. In 2023, they founded Healing Circle USA, a nonprofit shaped by personal experience and the growing…

Noida: Vatika Business Centre (VBC), India’s premium provider of serviced offices and co-working spaces, has announced the launch of its newest centre at Bhutani Cyber Park in Noida’s Sector 62. Spread across 28,500 sq. ft., the facility is strategically located near the metro station, offering businesses unmatched accessibility and convenience. The new centre reflects VBC’s commitment to creating modern, flexible, and fully serviced workspaces that cater to the evolving needs of start-ups, enterprises, and global corporations alike. With thoughtfully designed interiors, scalable office options, and premium amenities, the Noida centre provides a vibrant environment for productivity and collaboration. Speaking on…

New Delhi: Zigment, the AI-native customer journey platform, today announced a series of major milestones as it accelerates its global growth journey. The company has secured a landmark deal with GrupoUMA, one of Latin America and Europe’s leading automotive distributors, and further cemented its presence in Europe through a strategic partnership with Bajaj Europe. The partnership with GrupoUMA provides Zigment a strong foothold across multiple countries in Latin America and Europe. It also validates the scalability of Zigment’s agentic AI platform in large, multi-market enterprises. The Bajaj Europe engagement complements this achievement, reinforcing the company’s growing influence in the automotive…

New Delhi: Amazon has laid off several hundred employees from its cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS). While the company didn’t reveal the exact number, reports say that many people, especially from the training, certification, and specialist teams, were let go. The reason? A mix of AI, cost-cutting, and the company’s new focus on the future. Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, had earlier said that Artificial Intelligence is one of the biggest shifts since the internet. And now, we are seeing what he meant. Amazon is using over 1,000 AI tools across the company, basically these tools can write code, translate…

New Delhi: Jindal Stainless has launched its first stainless-steel fabrication facility at Washivali, Patalganga, a move the company says will strengthen its role in India’s fast-growing infrastructure push. The facility constructed by the entirely owned subsidiary of the group Jindal Stainless Steelway Ltd (JSSL) occupies an area of approximately four lakh square feet and was established at a cost of approximately 125 crore. The new unit will mainly target the bridge industry and will be specialized in manufacturing major components in the fabrication of different girders. According to the company officials, the facility will be a full-course fabrication center: not…

New Delhi: Gurugram-based logistics-tech startup Shiplog has secured INR 6.5 Crore in a seed round led by Mumbai based Deepak Bhagnani Family Office. This marks Shiplog’s maiden fundraising round since its inception in 2022; prior to this, the startup had remained bootstrapped. The company will deploy the newly acquired seed capital to enhance and optimize its existing technological infrastructure, facilitate the expansion of its team across key verticals, and develop an innovative AI-driven inventory management system leveraging advanced predictive analytics for optimal inventory management. They are currently focused on establishing a strong presence and positioning themselves as a leading player in the Delhi-NCR region, which represents…

New Delhi: In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047, TiE Rajasthan is championing the cause of women entrepreneurship. Recognizing that women-led startups make up only 18% of the total ecosystem compared to over 55% led by men, TiE Rajasthan is working to bridge this gap through mentorship, investor engagement, and global exposure opportunities. At the TiE Women Pitch Competition – Rajasthan Chapter, prizes worth ₹11 lakh were awarded to promising women-led startups. The competition also opens the gateway for winners to compete at the global stage with the chance to win US $50,000.…

New Delhi: Zoho’s messaging app Arattai has gone from a quiet side project to one of India’s most-talked-about apps almost overnight. The sudden buzz got a high-profile push when industrialist Anand Mahindra publicly said he’d “downloaded Arattai… with pride,” a shoutout that Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warmly acknowledged while working with his engineers. Downloaded @Arattai today… With pride. pic.twitter.com/99hp3C0COM — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) October 4, 2025 What’s actually happening: Arattai, whose name means “chat” in Tamil and which Zoho first rolled out in 2021, climbed app-store charts as users looked for a “made-in-India, spyware-free” alternative to global messengers. The…

Visakhapatnam: Steel Exchange India Limited (NSE: STEELXIND, BSE: 534748), one of the leading integrated steel manufacturers in the private sector in South India and a trusted name in TMT rebars under the brand ‘SIMHADRI TMT’, has announced a significant progress in its financial management through prepayment/ redemption of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) and a Term Loan by successfully securing refinancing at substantially reduced interest rates. On 30th September 2025, the Company has secured sanctions of₹350 crore of refinancing facilities from a consortium of leading financial institutions including Kotak Mahindra Investments Limited, Oxyzo Financial Services Limited and Kotak Credit Opportunities Fund. Of this, ₹150 crore has already been disbursed and applied towards prepayment…