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    INDORE AUTO DRIVER

    He dropped out of school, sold vegetables, and worked as office boy to support family. But travel vlogs changed the life of Indore auto driver. ‘Now, if my kids ask for pizza, I start the auto and take them out.’

    Indore's Ravi Ratnawat, an auto driver, transformed his life by becoming a travel vlogger during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite facing poverty and quitting studies early, he learned to shoot and edit videos, gaining millions of views and a significant following. His vlogging success now provides him with a decent income and allows him to fulfill his children's wishes without hesitation.

    ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 53: All vehicles need this auto ancillary’s product, but its EV future is still taking shape

    This auto ancillary is not trying to be many things at once. It has stayed in one technical lane for years and built its business around a function every vehicle needs. That gives the story some stability. But it does not remove the risks. A large share of revenue comes from a few customers, the group is carrying unresolved contingent matters, and the gap between standalone and consolidated earnings shows the cost of building backward integration. In a sector moving toward EVs, this business still looks rooted in old strengths, while its next phase is only beginning to take shape.

    Influencer’s simple auto ride turns into a lesson about moving on in life with grief. ‘Aadmi kam se nahi thakta….’

    Digital creator Nikhil experienced a deeply moving autorickshaw ride in Indore. He spoke with the driver, a man in his late 50s or early 60s, who shared his struggles. The driver's wife passed away, leaving him with a void. He continues to drive late into the night, finding it a way to pass the time.

    Crorepati beggar: Indore's Mangilal picked up from streets owns three houses, autos, car and also runs a money-lending business

    Mangilal, one of the beggars of Madhya Pradesh's Indore, owns multiple properties, three-rented auto rickshaws, a car with a driver and also runs a part-time money-lending business. The Indore Beggar Eradication Campaign led to the discovery of Mangilal, who collected substantial daily earnings and was picked up from Sarafa Bazaar in Indore. Mangilal is also a beneficiary of a one-BHK house as part of a combined initiative by the state government and the Red Cross.

    Investing: Buying correct business & ignoring volatility in Nifty. 6 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 35%

    Here’s an interesting way to categorise Indian equity investors: Those who entered the market before Covid, and those who did so post-Covid. Now, a large majority of today’s investors would fall in the post-Covid category. Why is this worth mentioning at this juncture? Because it is perhaps for the first time that these investors are witnessing an extended correction – the market has been falling for close to a year now. Our message for these investors: Corrections or phases where stock prices fall are inevitable in the market. And may happen for global or domestic reasons. So, focus on investing in a “correct business” because it creates wealth even after weathering all storms. The question is: What is a correct business?

    Map war intensifies; Google announces new features to woo users in India

    Google introduced new features on Google Maps in India, including EV charging station info, flyover callouts, and AI-driven routing to reduce narrow road usage. This follows competition from Ola Maps, which led to Google reducing platform pricing by up to 70%. Enhanced metro ticket booking, incident reporting, and collaboration with EV charging providers were also announced.

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