The Aditya Birla Group has officially entered the Indian jewellery market with the launch of its new brand, Indriya. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla introduced the venture on Friday, July 26, in New Delhi, unveiling the Group’s ambitious plan to become one of the top three jewellery retailers in India within the next five years. This initiative is supported by a substantial investment of ₹5,000…
India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has extended the ban on fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, preventing him from accessing the securities market for an additional three years. This decision follows an investigation revealing that Mallya used complex financial maneuvers to funnel funds into the Indian securities market, masking his identity and engaging…
The Bitcoin Conference held in Nashville recently underscored cryptocurrency’s increasing mainstream acceptance with notable speakers including former President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The event, moderated by Rob Nelson from Roundtable, and featuring Noah Newton, CEO of Moby Media, and Sasha Mitchell, head of operations at BeL2, marked a significant push for…
Excitement is in the air as Varun Dua joins the panel of investors in Shark Tank India Season 3, becoming the sixth shark among the newest judges. As an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Acko Insurance Company, Dua brings a wealth of experience and insight to the show. If you’re not familiar with him, let’s dive into his background and accomplishments.
Varun Dua was born on…
The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has scheduled the final hearing for the merger of Walt Disney-owned Star India with Reliance Industries-owned Viacom18 on August 1. This decision follows the tribunal’s order dated July 11, which mandates both parties to issue a fresh notice of the final hearing to relevant authorities, including central and state governments, tax…
Mukesh “Micky” Jagtiani, a 70-year-old Indian-Emirati businessman, epitomizes the transformative journey from humble beginnings to immense success. Educated in Mumbai and Beirut, Jagtiani’s initial aspirations took him to London for accounting school. However, his academic journey was short-lived, leading him to embark on a career that would dramatically shift the retail landscape.
Starting…
In 2005, Vasudha Dinodia Munjal embarked on a sweet journey that would transform India’s chocolate landscape. With a vision to bring superior quality and exquisitely crafted chocolates to the Indian market, she founded Choko La—a brand that has since become synonymous with premium chocolate in the country.
Choko La was established with the aim of offering more than just chocolate; it was about…
Electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturers are bracing for a new wave of testing and recertification as they prepare for the anticipated launch of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME-III) scheme. According to recent updates from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and other key certification bodies under the Ministry of Heavy…
In a major boost for electric two-wheeler buyers, the Indian government has extended the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024) by two months, now running until September 30, 2024. The scheme’s funding has also been significantly increased from Rs. 500 crore to Rs. 778 crore.
Launched on April 1, 2024, EMPS 2024 is designed to accelerate India’s transition to electric vehicles…
Nissan has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art training facility in Sunderland aimed at nurturing the next generation of automotive professionals. The £14.6 million initiative, named MADE NE (Manufacturing, Automation, Digitalisation, Electrification North East), is set to receive £9.6 million in funding from the North East Combined Authority (NECA) following a favorable council…
