Kishore Biyani Steps Down As MD Of Future Retail
In a landmark move, the founder and MD of Future Retail, the retail arm of the Future Group, Kishore Biyani will be stepping down as the MD and from any other executive position from the company.
Uber & Ola Bring Back Surge In Delhi; CM Warns Of Strict Action
Uber and Ola had suspended surge pricing in Delhi after the Delhi government’s directive, but it looks like it’s back. On the first day of the diesel car ban in Delhi, both Uber and Ola have resumed surge prices to the capital.
Jabong’s Parent Company Secures EUR 300 million from Rocket Internet And Others
Jabong’s parent company, Global Fashion Group, has secured a $346 (EUR 300m) million from Kinnevik and Rocket Internet. While Rocket Internet will underwrite around EUR 100 million of the financing, it will invest around EUR 85 million including the conversion of an existing investment at the terms of the financing.
Goodbye HMT: Company’s Last Surviving Factories Shut Down
It’s a sign on the changing times. HMT, one of India’s most beloved watchmakers, has finally shut down its last factory in Tumkur. With it, HMT watches, once a staple for young men across the country, will become a thing of the past.
Between Having Something To Say, And Having To Say Something – The Pichkaari Story
There are years that ask questions and years that answer back. A couple of years back I was faced with a question central to my professional life, at the very onset of it and that was, “How could the void in communication in both B2B and B2C marketing leading to failure in engagement be addressed?”
Shocker: Just 1% Of Indians Pay Taxes
They say that whatever happens, you can’t escape death or taxes. But that doesn’t seem to hold for 99% of India’s population.
The Woman Who Baked Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Cake
31-year old Nadiya Hussain would know, for it is she who baked the cake ordered for the 90th birthday celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II on April 21.
Pakistani Startups Inspired By Every Top Indian Startup
India’s neighbour and archrival, Pakistan has a counterpart for every top Indian startup there is, right from Flipkart to Naukri.com to Zomato. Pakistani startups may have a long way to go in terms of investment rounds, the look and feel of the website and app, and market penetration, the presence of these established startups is a handy reckoner of its potential. And while India is sometimes accused of following US and China models of startups, it’s in a way redeeming to say that many of India’s homegrown startups have inspired the same in its neighbour country.
Here’s a look at top 12 Pakistani startups, along with their Indian inspiration.
Coverfox’s Office In Mumbai Is All Things Green, Clean And Fun
Coverfox is an online insurance aggregator based of Mumbai. The young and energetic startup has just moved into a new office at Andheri, Mumbai and we got a chance to look at it.
This massive vibrant space of 20,000 square feet space strikes one as a sprawling office with a green ‘cover’ as trees and vines – both real and faux – adorn the walls, the cubicles and other spaces, giving it a natural, eco-friendly appeal.