Author: Vaibhav

Indian benchmark indices made it three in a row on Thursday, with a largely cautious tone, as investors navigated a slew of mixed global cues and the de-escalation of Middle East-related tensions remained the primary focus of investor assessment. In this context, both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex managed to close in the green on the week, thanks to a mix of sector-specific buying and a strong DII floor under the market. The index opened just a few points higher on the day and then ground higher throughout the session, looking towards the 25,400 level as a mental barrier.…

Indian benchmark indices traded with a positive bias in early morning deals on Wednesday, continuing the gains of the previous day with a strong bias but lacking conviction, as investors weighed mixed global cues and awaited further clarity on the geopolitical front. Fears around global inflation, as well as the approach of the US Federal Reserve regarding interest rates, are still dampening spirits. As of now, the Nifty 50 was trading at 25,192.15, up 47.8 points or 0.19% from its previous close of 25,144.35. The index had opened strong at 25,150.35 and continued some profit bookings. The wider BSE Sensex…

In the fast-paced, cutthroat environment of Indian consumer brands, Ghazal Alagh has found her beautiful, independent space. As the co-founder of Mamaearth, she did more than create a booming business. She’s leading a revolution in the personal care industry, fueled by her own incredibly personal journey for safer, transparent products. From a mother looking for toxin-free alternatives for her own child to helming a multi-category D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) behemoth and blossoming into an impactful public figure, Ghazal Alagh’s arc is an inspiring example of purpose-led entrepreneurship. Mamaearth, mostly under its parent company Honasa Consumer Bird-eye., represents the culmination of one chapter…

Indian benchmark indices continued to rally strongly on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both jumping over 1 percent. The Nifty 50 Index climbed over 200 points as global risk sentiment improved on the back of reports that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran had been reached. This positive geopolitical development along with the declining crude oil prices and persistent FII inflows pushed up the market across the sectors. Ambitious foreign investors poured into our stock market. In India, the all-important Nifty 50 index blasted through the key psychological 25,250 level, reaching a new 2025 high of…

Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Monday, continuing last week’s risk-off mood, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East spooked investors across the world. Fresh fears of another Israel-Iran conflict, after the US was said to have hit Iranian nuclear facilities with cruise missiles over the weekend, put a cloud over market players, triggering a down day across the board. At 10:31 AM IST, the Nifty 50 index was trading deep in red at 24,894.25, down more than 218 points or over 0.87% from its close of 25,112.40 yesterday. Just like Australian markets, Indian shares tumble as the…

Even from the short history of Indian e-commerce so far, few figures have loomed as large or left as lasting an effect as Kalyan Krishnamurthy. As the long-serving, long-witted chief executive officer of Flipkart, he is beyond just the company’s torchbearer. He is the tactical war planner undergirding the company’s astounding adaptability, battlefield shifts in its strategic campaign, and steady lead over India’s cut-throat e-commerce battlefield which has generally good fortune stories. Krishnamurthy’s ride so far at Flipkart is a fascinating, real-world illustration of operational discipline married with strategic vision and an unwavering obsession with execution, making home-grown unicorn Flipkart…

Indian equity benchmarks staged a smart comeback on Friday, breaking a three-day losing streak, as investors got a sense of relief with declining geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. With this, both the Nifty 50 and the Sensex hit new highs, with the Nifty crossing the psychologically important 25,000 level in intra-day trade and signaling a stronger risk-taking ability among market participants. At 12:25 PM IST, the Nifty 50 was trading at 25,018.80, up sharply by more than 225 points or about 0.9% from its close on Thursday at 24,793.25. In the same vein, the BSE Sensex surged, gaining more…

Given the rapidly changing landscape that is the vehicle for innovation and growth within India, Deepinder Goyal’s contributions to this continuing narrative cannot be understood as he redefined, in many ways, how a country of 1.4 billion people orders its food. As the co-founder and CEO of Zomato, Goyal’s startup journey is a fascinating tale of turning a brilliant idea – digitizing restaurant menus – into a multi-billion dollar food tech dragon. His visionary leadership has not only built a unicorn but ignited a revolution, ensuring food accessibility and convenience become a cornerstone of modern urban living in India and…

In the exploding world of Indian ed-tech, few names evoke the kind of awe and inspiration as does Gaurav Munjal. As the co-founder and CEO of Unacademy, Munjal has done more than build a billion-dollar company. He’s led a movement to democratize education in the world’s second most populous nation, improving access to quality learning for millions of aspirants from the rising generation of Indians who represent their country’s best hope of competing in a rapidly changing world. His journey is a fascinating story of vision, perseverance, and rock-solid faith in the potential of online education, transforming Unacademy from a…

Indian benchmark equity indices, the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, opened almost unchanged on Thursday, tracking weak global cues as investors continued to assess the US Federal Reserve’s new policy stance and kept a wary eye on rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite strong domestic fundamentals, external headwinds are still keeping short-term market direction under wraps. At the opening bell, the Nifty 50 was down just over a dozen points in trading at 24,803.25, marginally lower from its close of 24,812.05 yesterday. The BSE Sensex opened in the negative, at 81,410.63, lower than its Wednesday close of 81,444.66.…