15 hours ago👜 Reliance Convoys In Luxury Again; Roman Brand Valentino Is On Board This TimeJeez, do we seem like Reliance patrons to you by now? ;) As much as we hate to admit it, Reliance keeps blowing us away with its extra luxury moves time and again. So this time, Reliance Brands Ltd. (RBL) has inked a partnership with Roman luxury label Valentino. Hold…Retail2 min read
2 days ago🍕Bleeding Profits: Domino’s Pizza Could Soon Detach From Zomato, SwiggyDomino’s Pizza missed Wall Street’s expectations for Q2 over the ongoing shortage of delivery drivers. Its operator, Jubilant FoodWorks, is also considering taking some of its business away from Zomato and Swiggy in an attempt to raise commissions. The pizza chain has alleged the food delivery platform on the grounds…Business2 min read
3 days ago🛠 Tata Steel’s UK Arm Is Staring At The Face Of Closure Without Government AidTata Steel, UK’s biggest steelworks, has warned its sites could no longer operate. Located in Port Talbot, the company is considering shutting its doors — unless the British government steps in with a subsidy of about £1.5 billion (Rs.14,400 Cr) in the next 12 months. The aid will help the…Business2 min read
4 days ago🌱 Forked Up: Of ITC’s Overseas Expansion, Hotel Demerger And Farmer ‘Rescues’ITC is well-known for having its ‘eyes on the prize.’ Now, the largest incubator of FMCG brands in India has some serious global ambitions. We also smell a hotel room that suggests a ‘demerger.’ Meanwhile, the company’s advisory app for farmers called Maars is keeping farmers busy tending to crops. …Farmers2 min read
5 days ago🚙 Economics of Airbags: Mandate To Have 6 Air Bags In 8-Seaters Drowns Automakers In Clouds Of WorryThe central government has pedaled up the safety of cars for 8-seater cars. A minimum of 6 airbags is mandatory for these vehicles. The move is likely to come into effect from October 1 this year. Airbags coming under scrutiny haven’t made the automobile industry too happy. For one, it…Automotive2 min read
6 days ago🏙 Luxury Is Drizzling For Indian Home Buyers: Mumbai, Goa, And Delhi Become GoldspotsWe’re taking the bus to tinsel town today only to see how India is dripping in luxury, and rich Indians are betting on luxurious assets. India’s luxury real estate sector has climbed up the ladder to emerge as an investor’s favorite. The products in this niche segment are not just…Luxury2 min read
Aug 4🌏 VCs And PEs Are Crushing On Indian Startups To Bestow FundsWhile funding was seen trickling down for startups recently, a record number of India-focused VC and PE funds was seen raising fresh funding for tech startups, beating all previous year records. Big Boom! VC funds raised a whopping $14.1 billion to pump into startups in the first half of 2022. …Private Equity2 min read
Aug 3🤼 Gender Pay Gap Balloons Up In India; Consumers Cut SpendingThe rising inflation in the country has hindered retail spending as households struggle with stressed budgets. Savings have taken a hit as retirement, insurance, and children’s education have taken a backseat. So much so that Kantar’s report says that 76% of urban consumers are worried about the increasing cost of…Gender Gap3 min read
Aug 2🍤 Indian Shrimps Could Be On Drug Overdose, Face Heat From ImportersLet’s talk shrimp today. India is the world’s largest shrimp exporter by value, with shrimp exports jumping three-fold in the decade to 2020, to be worth about $5 billion. But wait, why shrimps today of all the things? Well, of late, the country’s shrimp industry has become a test case…Import2 min read
Aug 1🥕 Zomato’s Hyperpure and Blinkit Are On To a ‘Fresh’ StartQuick commerce startup, Blinkit has pulled down the shutters of its warehouses again. The last time it halted its business and closed many dark stores was back in March. To keep its 10-minute delivery promise (and live up to its name), it opened new stores — not to forget the…Ecommerce2 min read