MapmyIndia buys ₹25 Cr Zepto stake: A strategic pre-IPO move

MapmyIndia has invested ₹25 crore in Zepto for a 0.049% stake in the company via a secondary deal. In return, Zepto will leverage MapmyIndia’s navigation models to optimise routes and enable faster deliveries. MapmyIndia has strategically infused capital into the e-commerce platform to tap into the benefits of the upcoming public listing of Zepto, while Zepto revamps its ownership structure to increase the stake of Indian shareholders.

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Jeevika Didis: Women’s Empowerment Revolution in Bihar

Jeevika stands as a symbol of resilience, where women are the backbone of this program. Jeevika Didis redefine and reshape the meaning of women’s empowerment, while also contributing to the nation economically. They work in every corner of society, from creating handicrafts to managing finance, evolving into profitable and empowered entrepreneurs. Who are Jeevika Didis? Jeevika, to implement social and

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Failed 3 Startups, Now Leads a Fintech Unicorn at 27

Raghav Mehra’s Story: From Rejection to ₹400 Cr Valuation Only conviction remained when Raghav Mehra exited his third unsuccessful company pitch meeting, soaked in monsoon rain and investor rejections. At the age of 24, he had already witnessed the failure of three of his businesses: a freelance project platform, a college clothing brand, and a food delivery software for dorms.

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Aswini Bajaj, a 35-year-old from Kolkata, holds 13 degrees in finance and continues to teach, believing that “financial literacy is for all.”

Aswini Bajaj went from being a teacher to a finance scholar and then built a finance learning platform that reached 50,000 students globally. He believes that financial literacy should be accessible to all, regardless of background, and continues to teach through every opportunity he gets, from offline platforms to conducting guest lectures at business schools. Aswini has also been honored

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Shailesh Jejurikar is now the CEO of P&G company

Shailesh Jejurikar – The first CEO of P&G of Indian-origin

Shailesh Jejurikar was nominated as a director at its annual shareholder meeting in October. He will be the first CEO in the Procter & Gamble company’s 187-year history. He will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer from his current position as a Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026. This is the most recent high-profile succession of an India-born executive

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India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Who Stands to Benefit Economically?

On July 24, 2025, India and the UK signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral trade relations. This deal is expected to boost both economies, offering India enhanced market access and reduced tariffs on exports, thereby positioning it as a major global exporter. Meanwhile, the UK will gain easy access to quality goods and

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Are Microsoft’s 15000+ Layoffs amid Record Profits a strategic shift to AI Transformation?

Microsoft’s decision to cut jobs despite soaring profits has sparked global debate. Is this a strategy to relocate resources to AI infrastructure, reshaping the future workforce for AI transformation, or a threat to existing employees to learn and adapt to AI-driven models? CEO Satya Nadella calls it a difficult process, but it is necessary for changing industry needs, i.e., the

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