Rashaad Ather

Mohak Nahta, CEO of visa startup Atlys, promised free visas to all Indians if Neeraj Chopra won gold at the Paris Olympics. Despite Chopra winning silver with an 89.45m throw, Nahta honoured his offer.

At the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave, Aadit Palicha, CEO of Zepto, likened his company's potential to Amazon's early days, predicting a $50-80 billion valuation with proper execution.

At the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave on August 9, Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge announced a new program offering a monthly stipend of ₹25,000 for a year to aspiring entrepreneurs who have quit their jobs.

Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced a new service for Delhi and Gurugram: passport-sized photo delivery in 10 minutes. Customers can upload or take a photo, and Blinkit automatically adjusts it to the required size.

IIT Indore professor, Suhas Joshi, developed innovative shoes that generate electricity with every step. These shoes, equipped with GPS, enhance army soldiers' safety.

In an interview with ET, Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua discussed the sustainability of 10-15 minute deliveries, which are viable only for groceries and FMCG.

Anjali witnessed a Zomato rider, Lalan, injured in a Delhi accident. Despite calling Zomato’s emergency helpline, she received no response, forcing her to call the police.

India's richest business families—Ambani, Bajaj, and Birla—have a combined net worth of over $460 billion, nearly matching Singapore's GDP, according to the 2024 Barclays-Hurun report.

Reliance Industries, India’s largest conglomerate, laid off 42,000 employees in FY24, reducing its workforce to 171,000 for cost-efficiency purposes.

On August 7, Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge welcomed Zepto, a quick commerce startup, to Bengaluru, glorifying the city’s status as India’s top startup hub.