Paints maker Akzo Nobel India Ltd on Friday announced the appointment of Parth Jindal as its Chairman with immediate effect, subject to shareholders’ approval. In a regulatory filing, the company said its board of directors approved Jindal’s appointment at a meeting held on Friday. Jindal currently serves as Managing Director of JSW Paints Ltd and JSW Cements Ltd. The leadership change follows JSW Paints’ acquisition of a majority stake in Akzo Nobel India last year through a ₹12,915-crore transaction, after which JSW Paints became the promoter of the company. Alongside Jindal’s appointment, the board approved the re-designation of Rajiv Rajgopal…
Author: Aman Atulya
Parliamentary panel briefed on VDA risks India’s Income Tax (I-T) Department has raised fresh concerns over the risks posed by virtual digital assets (VDAs) such as cryptocurrencies, aligning its position with earlier warnings from the Reserve Bank of India. According to a Times of India report citing sources, the tax department flagged these issues in a presentation before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance. Concerns over anonymity and fund movement Tax officials reportedly cautioned that VDAs could be used to move funds outside the formal financial system, bypassing regulated intermediaries. The anonymous, borderless and near-instant nature of cryptocurrency transactions was…
The Problem with Traditional NetworkingIn today’s hyperconnected world, professional networking has become noisy and exhausting. Endless scrolling, unanswered connection requests, and cold emails have turned what should be meaningful conversations into a tiring process. This is exactly the gap Zspawn aims to address. Swipe-to-Connect: A Smarter Way to Build ConnectionsBuilt proudly in India, Zspawn is the world’s first swipe-to-connect professional networking app, designed for professionals who want clarity, speed, and intent in how they connect. Instead of searching endlessly or drafting awkward introductions, users simply swipe to discover people who align with their professional goals and interests. Once matched, conversations…
OpenAI’s flagship product ChatGPT is showing signs of slowing momentum, even as Google Gemini continues to close the gap, according to fresh traffic and market-share data from Similarweb. Traffic trends show cooling growth Data analysed by Similarweb indicates that ChatGPT’s average daily visits have declined sharply over the past six weeks. Traffic fell by about 22%, with the seven-day average dropping from roughly 203 million visits to around 158 million by early January. In contrast, Google Gemini’s traffic remained relatively stable during the same period, clocking around 55–60 million daily visits. Market share gap continues to shrink The slowdown in…
Myntra has rolled out a zero-commission model for new Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands joining its marketplace, as the fashion e-commerce platform looks to attract early-stage sellers aiming to scale online. The initiative is part of Myntra’s Rising Stars (MRS) programme and is targeted at homegrown fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands that currently sell primarily through their own websites or social media platforms. Lowering entry barriers for early-stage brands Myntra said the zero-commission structure is designed to help emerging brands reduce customer acquisition costs during their initial growth phase. Participating brands will be able to leverage Myntra’s demand-generation tools, logistics network…
In 2013, a single betrayal wiped out years of work for entrepreneur Pritesh Patel. There were no headlines or public sympathy. Just a sudden collapse and the difficult decision of whether rebuilding was worth the cost. Patel’s answer was shaped long before business entered his life. Raised around hard work rather than wealth, he spent his early years watching his grandfather farm the land. The lesson was simple and enduring: money can be lost, but dignity and discipline must remain intact. Stability, not spectacle, creates longevity. When Patel chose to rebuild, growth was no longer the goal. Structure was. In…
Amagi delivered a sharp financial turnaround in the first half of FY26, driven by strong momentum in its core distribution and payout services business. The segment contributed nearly 98% of operating revenue, with income rising 36% year-on-year to Rs 690 crore during the period. Revenue from the company’s AdPlus segment remained largely flat at Rs 15 crore. Including other income of Rs 29 crore, Amagi’s total income climbed to Rs 734 crore in H1 FY26, up from Rs 551 crore in the same period last year. Controlled Cost Growth Supports Return to Profitability Employee benefit expenses continued to be the…
Deepinder Goyal, founder and CEO of Zomato’s parent company Eternal, has clarified that no public or commercial announcements have been made regarding Temple, an experimental health-monitoring device that recently drew criticism from sections of the medical community. In a post on social media platform X, Goyal said the device is still under development and that no official benchmarking or scientific validation data has been released so far. He added that the company is still months away from deciding whether to introduce preview devices to the public. Founder responds to criticism Goyal’s clarification follows criticism from doctors and influencers after he…
Skydo, India’s cross-border payments platform focused on exporters, has received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a Payment Aggregator–Cross Border (PA-CB). With this approval, Skydo becomes one of the first cross-border fintechs in the country to secure the licence, marking a key milestone in India’s evolving global payments ecosystem. Strengthening India’s Export Infrastructure The RBI authorisation significantly strengthens Skydo’s position as a compliant, regulation-first payments partner for Indian exporters. The Bengaluru-based company currently serves over 30,000 MSMEs, freelancers, and startups across 50+ cities, enabling collections in 32+ currencies. As India targets USD 2 trillion in…
Digital payments unicorn Razorpay has reportedly started preparations for an initial public offering (IPO) and is looking to raise up to ₹4,500 crore (around $505 million) in fresh capital, according to an Economic Times report. Merchant Bankers Pitched, Timeline Still Fluid The Bengaluru-based fintech has invited merchant bankers to pitch for the IPO mandate, with Kotak Mahindra Capital and Axis Capital emerging as leading contenders. The IPO is expected to be launched towards the end of the year, though the final timeline and issue size are yet to be firmed up. The report also noted that Razorpay is in discussions…