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Rs 4 lakh investment built an Rs 7848 crore empire. How a Mumbai man, who once earned Rs 150 a month, built a flourishing diagnostic laboratory chain
The entrepreneurial path of Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani shows how perseverance, vision, and ingenuity can help create a profitable business with little funding. He invested just Rs 4 lakh to start a small thyroid testing lab in 1996, with Rs 2 lakh coming from personal savings and another Rs 2 lakh taken out of his provident fund.
14,000+ gold, silver coins delivered per hour: Instamart, Zepto, others record rising orders as Diwali shopping shifts to q-comm
During the recent Dhanteras and Diwali events, consumers turned to quick-commerce platforms for their festive shopping needs. Significant increases were noted in purchases of gold, silver coins, and traditional items. Quick-commerce platforms reported high demand for kitchen appliances, clothing, and home decor. A marked shift was seen in consumers' willingness to shop during unconventional hours for festive essentials.
From enterprises to SMBs: How Flashfox AI plans to change the hiring game
GetWork’s AI hiring business, now spun off as Flashfox AI, is targeting 500 enterprise clients in the next 24 months as it expands into Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
From lab to farm: How Proximal Soilsens is developing a ‘glucometer’ for soil testing
Developed over nearly a decade of research at IIT Bombay, Proximal Soilsens’s patented NutriSense X aims to make laboratory-grade soil testing portable, faster and accessible. The device tests multiple soil parameters in seconds, without requiring electricity or elaborate laboratory infrastructure.
No IIT, no NIT: Mahesh Babu invests in Mumbai's PC and console gaming company. Who are co-founders Jeet Chandan and Vidhit Mehta?
Mahesh Babu has joined Mumbai-based Shortgun Games as a strategic investor. Founded by Jeet Chandan and Vidhit Mehta, the studio is developing Project Takedown, an action-adventure game set in a futuristic Mumbai. The founders studied at Jain International Residential School and Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce, respectively, and target a 2028 release.
Premji Invest goes big on strategic output & tech
Premji Invest and Singularity AMC are likely to lead a $30-40 million round in Sanlayan at a valuation of about $200 million, according to the people. Separately, Premji Invest is in advanced talks to lead Hical’s first institutional funding round of $30-40 million, alongside TVS Capital.
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Who was Nathalia Gadelha, 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Florida Learjet crash?
In a tragic incident in South Florida, a business jet plummeted into a neighborhood, leading to an explosion and an urgent investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration revealed that nine individuals were aboard. Names of two female pilots, Alexandra Dudgeon and Nathalia Filgueiras, have surfaced online, although their connection remains uncertain. The aircraft faced intense turbulence and a rapid descent prior to the crash.
Gen Z rewrites festive gifting with AI-assisted picks, artisanal hampers and self-gifting
Gen Zers are embracing self-gifting while shopping for family and friends. Personalised gifts reflecting interests and lifestyles are becoming the norm during festivals. There is an increasing focus on supporting small businesses and understanding product provenance.
Who is Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy? The 27-year-old engineer tasked with rewriting 98% of Cisco's legacy code
In an ambitious move, Cisco is set to overhaul 98% of its legacy code within two years, spearheaded by 27-year-old Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy. Cisco President Jeetu Patel highlights the crucial role of young talent in driving innovation and urging them to question established norms while fostering collaboration. With a background in startup co-founding and AI projects, Krishnamurthy brings valuable insights to this transformative endeavor.
Microsoft director took a voluntary exit offer in July. Now, he is a construction worker, plumber. What prompted his career change?
After 25 years at Microsoft, former director Shawn Mrzena accepted a voluntary exit offer in July and swapped corporate meetings for hands-on work and outdoor adventures. He has since explored construction, plumbing, product design and fly fishing. Sharing his 90-day experience on LinkedIn, Mrzena said leaving corporate life helped him rediscover the satisfaction of building and fixing things. He plans to decide his next career move in 2027.
Corporate demand for workers with green skills rises: LinkedIn report
Demand for workers with green skills is rising significantly in India, with 31 percent growth in hiring. Various industries are experiencing a shift towards hiring talent equipped with these green skills, as sustainability becomes a priority. Gen Z workers express a strong desire to contribute to combating climate change, but face challenges in finding green job opportunities.
India’s Arrakis problem: The price of what low-skilled workers know
Indian workers contribute valuable data for training AI systems, which is transforming how tasks are automated. As technology advances, low-cost labour is becoming a significant resource for AI development globally. Companies are increasingly relying on Indian workers for video data that demonstrates various physical tasks. This trend poses challenges regarding data ownership and the economic benefits for India.
As Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees, a tech leader explains the hidden risks of such a large-scale offer
Microsoft's voluntary buyout offer to around 60,000 employees has led a technology advisor to flag two risks companies may overlook when experienced workers leave. Rob Zelinka warns that businesses could lose critical institutional knowledge and face cybersecurity gaps if employee access to accounts, data and internal systems is not managed properly. He also raises questions about how technology companies are balancing investments in AI with workforce decisions.
Former Microsoft employee tells wife he was lucky to be fired from tech sector in 2022. What is he doing now?
Former Microsoft employee Ian Yong Hoe Tan says he feels fortunate to have been retrenched in late 2022, amid growing concerns about AI-driven job losses. Reacting to Microsoft’s voluntary buyout offers for around 60,000 employees, he said the development left him shaken. Tan now works as a lecturer at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
‘Brands need to be loved by humans and read by agents’: BCG’s Lauren Wiener on AI’s impact on marketing
The growing influence of AI and LLMs on purchase decisions is significant across various consumer touchpoints. Brands are now required to optimize content for both human and AI consumption to compete effectively. Marketing leaders are rethinking traditional media-budget allocation strategies in response to these changes. Personalisation and an integrated approach to agentic marketing are emerging as critical priorities for brands moving forward.
No IIT, IIM: Lucknow techie quit Rs 1 crore job in Dubai. How her mother's diabetes diagnosis lead her to build a brand that generated more than Rs 2 crore per year
Aarohi Surya left her annual job in Dubai that paid Rs 1.1 crore to start Dancing Cow, a plant-based oat milk brand, in India in 2022. Co-founded with her partner, Anmol Goel, and supported by Rs 65 lakh in personal funds, the startup achieved Rs 2.2 crore in revenue for FY25, catering to more than 1.25 lakh customers.
HR Team of the Year: Celebrating People strategies that drive business results
The ET HR Excellence Awards 2027 honors exemplary HR teams who significantly contribute to business growth through innovative talent management, robust employee engagement, and retention tactics. By acknowledging their tangible achievements, these awards provide organizations a stage to present their HR efforts and demonstrate their role in fostering improved workplace environments while achieving strategic objectives.
India’s OTT market attracts new bets, but turning viewers into revenue remains tough
India's OTT market continues to grow with new platforms targeting niche demographics and unique content offerings. Recent launches include Tiger TV and Brew TV, aiming to attract Hindi, Punjabi, and independent filmmakers. These platforms face the challenge of low average revenue per user despite significant audience scale and revenue potential. Industry experts emphasize the need for sustainable revenue models amid fierce competition among over 50 players.
Delhi woman leaves corporate life for Goa, then opens up about her biggest fear: ‘My money won’t last long’
Arpita Sahu quit her HR job in Delhi after four and a half years and moved to Goa in search of purpose and a fresh start. Through Instagram videos, she has shared her hopes of finding a sense of belonging alongside concerns about financial security, life without a regular salary and the pressure to succeed. Her decision has prompted mixed reactions online, with users offering advice, encouragement and perspectives on finding fulfilment.
Birla AI Labs launches Yug-1 to forecast demand and spot patterns in business data
Yug-1 uses what its technical documentation calls zero-shot probabilistic forecasting. It also provides a range of possible outcomes, allowing users to see the uncertainty around a prediction.
No new high-paying job or vacation, Delhi techie’s reason for moving to Goa goes viral: ‘I think every failure leads us…'
An MBA from the esteemed Xavier Institute of Management is typically anticipated to create pathways to rewarding job prospects. Nonetheless, for a Delhi-based HR expert, the qualification resulted in an unforeseen choice. Instead of seeking another lucrative position, she left her high-salary job in the capital and moved to Goa. Her decision was not prompted by a new job prospect nor meant to be a vacation.
Make employees your customers
Snabbit operates in India's gig economy by selling mandatory workwear to its workers, increasing revenue significantly. Rather than focusing solely on customer acquisition, the company monetizes its own workforce effectively. This practice has contributed to the company's operational revenue despite existing losses. The approach may redefine how companies engage with gig workers in the future. Such strategies highlight emerging business models in the evolving economy.
Moving to Goa looked like a dream until reality hit: Ex-Cognizant HR opens up about quitting her corporate job to move to a city where others go on holiday
Finding purpose: Former Cognizant HR professional Arpita Sahu has opened up about the fears and financial uncertainty she faces after quitting her corporate job in Delhi and moving to Goa in search of purpose. In Instagram videos, she spoke about struggling with self-doubt, pressure to succeed and finding meaningful connections, prompting social media users to share encouragement and their own experiences of starting over.
Who is Samyak Chakrabarty? Meet the co-founder of Navya Nanda's Nimaya Foundation
Samyak Chakrabarty, who co-founded the Nimaya Foundation with Navya Naveli Nanda, blends AI, entrepreneurship, and social good. He went to Jai Hind College, was a Senior Fellow at Ashoka University, and started Workverse and The Smart Fellowship. He recently met Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with Nanda to discuss growing the GenAI Ready Naari program for young women.
Urban Company's Q2 loss triples on InstaHelp burn; CEO Bhal says ready to 'respond in full' to rivals
With competition in the instant househelp segment remaining intense, InstaHelp's post-discount average order value (AOV) fell about 12% to Rs 118 in the September quarter from Rs 134 in the June quarter. Urban Company competes with Nexus Venture Partners-backed Snabbit and General Catalyst-backed Pronto in the instant househelp segment, and both rivals have raised large sums this year.
Pitched 2 ideas to PM Modi in 90 seconds on Chennai Metro: Who is AI startup founder Tejas Sudarshan & what did he propose?
Chennai-based startup founder Tejas Parthasarathi Sudarshan pitched two artificial intelligence ideas to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Chennai Metro journey, getting around 90 seconds to present his proposals. The Winsen Labs founder suggested connecting students with real-world government projects and creating a unified AI-powered platform to simplify access to public services. He was among 17 startup founders shortlisted by SPI Chennai for the interaction.
How meaningful business conversations connect brands with the right decision-makers
In a changing business environment, reaching the right decision-makers takes more than visibility. The right platforms can help brands share expertise, build industry relationships and explore new business opportunities.
Snabbit employee, auto driver husband earn Rs 1 lakh a month; child studies at school with Rs 1.5 lakh fees
A Snabbit senior director’s LinkedIn post about a woman employee’s earnings has sparked discussion about women’s financial independence and the gig economy. He said the employee and her auto-driver husband now earn a combined Rs 80,000 to Rs 1 lakh monthly, enabling them to afford school fees of Rs 1.5 lakh a year for their child. Social media users highlighted the wider impact of women’s employment on families.
Virat Kohli makes LinkedIn debut: What is his first post reveals about his business ambitions? How he is building his business portfolio
Virat Kohli made his LinkedIn debut to discuss his business interests beyond cricket. He highlighted his investment in Agilitas Sports and co-founding one8world, emphasizing global aspirations for Indian sports brands. Kohli's profile indicates his involvement with various sports-related ventures, showcasing his entrepreneurial ambitions. This platform serves a purpose beyond job searching and recruitment for public figures. As LinkedIn grows in India, celebrity presence may attract more users towards professional networking.
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