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Startups

Zomato Enters The Movie Business: Is BookMyShow in Danger?

BookMyShow Beware: Your Consumers Could be Snatched!!

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Is Haldiram Up for Sale or Planning an IPO?

One brand that has been satisfying India’s cravings for namkeen (savoury snacks) and sweet delights for more than three generations is Haldiram's. After turning its plain Bikaner ki Bhujia into a bestseller, Haldiram's now caters to over 80 countries.

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Sun TV: The Untold Tale of a Political Family Turned Media Moguls

IPL Season 2024 just came to an end, and like every year, emotions were pretty high. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), not making it to the finals and a somewhat easy win for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) brought my attention to a very much highlighted entity in this sports tournament.

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Is Paytm Going to Lose its Payment Bank Licence?

2024 brought one bad news after another for One97 Communications Ltd.’ Paytm as the RBI banned its lending arm from performing any banking services. The Reserve Bank of India has been tightening the regulatory framework in the banking sector to prevent people from getting involved in nefarious activity or scams.

Startups

Can MobiKwik's IPO Live Up to the Hype in a Competitive Market?

MobiKwik, a mobile wallet and financial services platform, has been planning an IPO since 2021. However, the fundraising plan was postponed for one reason or another. Now, MobiKwik has refiled a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for a fresh issue of ₹700 crore.

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Godrej Goes Solo: How the Family Business Split Will Change Everything

A conglomerate with a rich 127-year-old history, Godrej Group will be dissected in two parts as part of a family settlement. It is a sweet word for “batwara” in the business sector, where the assets are divided among heirs.

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RBI Bars Kotak Mahindra Bank: Will it be Able to Fix its Woes?

Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 25% hike in net profit, touching the ₹5,302 crore mark for Q4 of FY24. Such a positive quarterly report should have been happy news, and it did if you take the 4.9% peak in share price into account. But, despite this, the NBFC-turned-bank would not be celebrating anytime soon.

Startups

Trent Ltd.’s Misbu: A New Tata Enterprise Entering the Fashion World

Contributing 10% to India’s GDP, the retail sector has been a significant addition to the economy. Many players, big and small, have a major role in satisfying the massive demand in the market. Amidst them, Tata Group has been a significant name ever since the 1980s with the launch of Titan watches.

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Could Vi Finally Join Jio & Airtel as a 5G Service Provider?

In the rapidly swaying waters of the Indian telecom sea, both primary and small players are trying to stay afloat. Big fish like Reliance Jio & Bharti Airtel are more experienced in handling the changing winds; whereas the joint force of Vodafone Idea is still finding its footing.

Brand Games

Will Vistara Take Off or Stall After Merging with Air India?

Summer has arrived. If you are also planning to spend your holidays chilling at a beach or skiing in hilltop locations, I suggest you book trains instead of flights. Why?

Investor's Psychology

Shrinkflation: How Big Brands Fool You All the Time

News nowadays is filled with headlines like “India to be the 3rd largest economy in the world”, “Indian stock market crossed the $4 trillion (about ₹233 lakh crore) mark”, and also “India estimates to achieve 4% inflation target in the next 5 years”.

Money

Stories of Entrepreneurs Who Were Once Big Failures

Do you ever wonder how many individuals come up with the idea of starting a new business every year? Well, the exact number is hard to conjure, but I know how many are actually able to realize the dream. Have a look at the pie chart below to get the gist. 👇

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Lakshmi Mittal's Story: Steel Magnate or Reckless Risk Taker

When you look at steel, what comes to mind? Cold and hard, right? Yet, in the hands of Lakshmi Mittal, it became a molten tapestry woven with ambition, risk, and raw brilliance.

Juicy Scams

The Rajagopal Scandal: The Dark Side of Saravanaa Bhavan

Picture this: The incredible journey of a small-town boy who built an empire only to plunge into infamy due to a shocking murder case.

Stock Research

Why Is Vedanta Ltd. So Generous with Dividends? A Closer Look at the Company

Imagine a company with a huge market value of ₹2,90,620 crore, a healthy profit of ₹14,988 crore, and, above all, a hefty debt of ₹85,065 crore. Yep! It exists. What's more interesting is that they've declared a dividend worth ₹16,772 crore! Now, who wouldn't want to know more about this company?

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UK Royalty's Phone Hacking: Courtesy of Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch

A shining 70-year career in the media world, filled with multiple acquisitions, several founded outlets, allegations, and ooh… scandals. Many, many scandals! Well, you can never use the word too many times when it comes to the 92-year-old Rupert Murdoch. Let's call him RM.

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Navigating Success: Inspiring Stories of Leading Indian Brands

Remember those thick history books we used to read at school that were filled with stories of kingdoms rising and falling? How those stories used to amaze us whenever a brave king/queen crossed borders to claim their thrones! 😃

News Platter

Decoding Zepto: India's First Unicorn in 2023

The black clouds of uncertainty in the Indian startup industry seem to be clearing out a bit. With the promotion of Zepto from Soonicorn status to Unicorn, India finally saw its first entry in the $1 billion group for 2023. Mumbai-based quick commerce platform Zepto raised funding of $200 million. This funding increased the startup’s valuation to $1.4 billion, granting them the VIP Pass to the Unicorn Club.

Posts Tagged: business story

Zomato Enters The Movie Business: Is BookMyShow in Danger?

Is Haldiram Up for Sale or Planning an IPO?

Sun TV: The Untold Tale of a Political Family Turned Media Moguls

Is Paytm Going to Lose its Payment Bank Licence?

Can MobiKwik's IPO Live Up to the Hype in a Competitive Market?

Godrej Goes Solo: How the Family Business Split Will Change Everything

RBI Bars Kotak Mahindra Bank: Will it be Able to Fix its Woes?

Trent Ltd.’s Misbu: A New Tata Enterprise Entering the Fashion World

Could Vi Finally Join Jio & Airtel as a 5G Service Provider?

Will Vistara Take Off or Stall After Merging with Air India?

Shrinkflation: How Big Brands Fool You All the Time

Stories of Entrepreneurs Who Were Once Big Failures

Lakshmi Mittal's Story: Steel Magnate or Reckless Risk Taker

The Rajagopal Scandal: The Dark Side of Saravanaa Bhavan

Why Is Vedanta Ltd. So Generous with Dividends? A Closer Look at the Company

UK Royalty's Phone Hacking: Courtesy of Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch

Navigating Success: Inspiring Stories of Leading Indian Brands

Decoding Zepto: India's First Unicorn in 2023

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