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Zoho ERP Launch Signals Direct Challenge to Global Enterprise Giants
Zoho ERP has entered the enterprise software market with a surprise launch that directly targets Oracle and SAP, using rural India as a real world testbed rather than a marketing claim. The move positions Zoho ERP as a cost efficient, India built alternative aimed at mid sized and distributed enterprises. Zoho ERP has officially expanded Zoho’s product stack into full…
Zerodha Criticises Market Holiday Rule as Brokers Push Reform
Zerodha has criticised India’s stock market holiday framework, arguing that shutting exchanges for local elections no longer fits a digital trading reality. The comments have triggered a broader debate among brokers on whether legacy market closures are misaligned with how Indian markets operate today. Zerodha flags disconnect between market holidays and digital trading The criticism from Zerodha follows the closure…
Zepto Files for $1.22 Billion IPO as Quick Commerce Shifts
Zepto files for $1.22 billion IPO as quick commerce competition moves from private funding rounds to public markets. The filing…
Youth, Women and Farmers Take Centre Stage at Kashi Samvaad 2025
The upcoming summit Kashi Samvaad 2025, scheduled for 21-22 November 2025 in Varanasi, is geared toward inclusive growth as youth,…
Young Indians Redefine Entrepreneurship: Building Businesses with Minimal Capital
Across India, a new wave of entrepreneurs is breaking traditional barriers by starting businesses with little to no capital. From…
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The Digital Pulse of Business: Why Instagram and Facebook Are the New ‘Main Gates’ of Industry By Milind Pote
There was a time when business success in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was measured by the size of a hoarding on Jalna Road or the footfall through a factory gate. As we step into 2026, that reality has shifted. The main gate of every business now fits into a customer’s pocket, a…
BARBIE Founder Return Trend Reshapes India’s Startup Landscape
The BARBIE founder return trend is gaining momentum as US educated founders are moving back to India to build high growth ventures. This shift reflects changing global capital flows, maturing domestic markets, and India’s emergence as a viable base for scaling technology led businesses. What the BARBIE founder return trend…
Anthropic Appoints Microsoft Veteran as India Managing Director
Anthropic has appointed a Microsoft veteran as India Managing Director ahead of its planned local office launch in Bengaluru, signalling a serious push into one of the world’s fastest growing AI talent and enterprise markets. The move underlines India’s rising importance in global AI strategy and governance. Anthropic India appointment…
Google Launches Market Access Program for Indian AI Startups
Google launches Market Access Program for Indian AI startups, marking a strategic intervention aimed at helping domestic AI companies reach global customers faster. The initiative is expected to reshape how Indian startups scale internationally by reducing go to market friction and improving enterprise access. What the Market Access Program is…
India at Davos 2026 Pushes Partner With Bharat Agenda
India at Davos 2026 is positioning itself as a global partner for artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and long term capital, with the “Partner with Bharat” pitch aimed squarely at global investors and technology leaders seeking scale, stability, and policy continuity. India at Davos 2026 marks a calibrated shift from generic…
RBI Weighs Single Mode Presence Rule for Foreign Banks
The RBI single mode presence rule is under active consideration as the central bank evaluates a regulatory overhaul for foreign banks operating in India. The proposed change could force banks to choose one operating structure, signalling a tighter and more transparent regulatory regime. What the RBI single mode presence rule…
India’s Private Credit Boom Draws Capital Despite Rising Risks
India’s private credit craze is accelerating as investors chase yields as high as 22 percent, even as concerns over illiquidity and rising defaults grow louder. The surge reflects a broader shift in capital allocation amid tight bank lending and cautious public markets. India private credit surge explained India’s private credit…
Delhi Government Unveils ₹325 Cr Plan to Build Startup Campuses
The Delhi government has unveiled a ₹325 crore plan to convert university and college campuses into active startup hubs through outcome based funding. The initiative aims to link public education infrastructure with entrepreneurship, job creation, and commercially viable innovation across the capital. Delhi campus startup plan signals policy shift The…
Budget 2026 Pre Live: IT Industry Seeks Relief and Support
Budget 2026 pre live discussions have brought the IT industry’s demands into sharp focus, with companies pushing for tariff cuts, extension of PLI schemes, and targeted credit incentives for startups. As expectations rise ahead of the Union Budget, the sector is positioning itself as a key driver of growth and…
Sensex Slides Over 450 Points as Markets Face Pressure
Indian equity markets came under sharp pressure as the Sensex sank over 450 points amid weak banking and technology earnings and renewed global tariff fears. The market decline reflects investor caution around earnings visibility, global trade risks, and near term macro uncertainty. Sensex fall driven by earnings disappointment The Sensex…