Cigarette Tax Hike Under Scrutiny as Industry Flags Risks to Farmers, MSMEs, and Local Jobs
The Tobacco Institute of India has urged the central government to reconsider the recent hike in cigarette taxes, warning that the move could trigger widespread economic stress across the tobacco value chain. According to the
AI Could Add $1.7 Trillion to India’s Economy by 2035 as Government Scales IndiaAI Mission
India is positioning artificial intelligence as a core pillar of its long term economic growth, with government estimates suggesting that AI could add nearly 1.7 trillion dollars to the country’s economy by 2035. This projection
Swiggy’s “Year One” Report Card: Why the Market is Valuing Stability Over Spikes
By Santosh Sinha | Markets & FoodTech Desk Date: November 29, 2025 Bengaluru: In the volatile world of new-age tech stocks, “boring” is often the new “beautiful.” It has been exactly one year since Swiggy
Zepto Pushes IPO to 2026: Why the Quick Commerce Leader Chose a “Fortress Balance Sheet” Over a Public Listing
By Santosh Sinha | E-Commerce & Markets Desk Date: November 29, 2025 Mumbai: The most anticipated IPO of 2025 has been put on ice. In a strategic pivot that has rippled through India’s startup ecosystem,
Ather Energy Becomes the “Multibagger” of 2025: How the EV Giant Doubled Wealth in 6 Months
By Santosh Sinha | Markets & Auto Desk Date: November 29, 2025 Bengaluru: In a year where market volatility has tested even seasoned investors, one stock has delivered a masterclass in wealth creation. Ather Energy,
November Funding Hits $1.7 Billion: A 3x Surge Signals the Return of Capital (With a Twist)
By Santosh Sinha | Venture Capital & Dealbook Date: November 29, 2025 Bengaluru: If there were any lingering doubts about the end of the “funding winter,” the data from November 2025 has put them to
PhysicsWallah Makes a Strong Market Debut: The EdTech Giant Defies Sector Gloom
By Santosh Sinha | Markets & EdTech Desk Date: November 29, 2025 Mumbai: The “EdTech Winter” appears to have officially thawed, at least for those with the right business model. Ten days after its highly
Skyroot Operationalizes “Infinity Campus”: Inside India’s New Rocket Factory for the 2026 Space Race
By Santosh Sinha | SpaceTech & Innovation Desk Date: November 29, 2025 Hyderabad: The roadmap for India’s private space revolution has shifted from “Prototype” to “Production.” In a landmark event this week that will likely
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Launches Globally: The “AI for All” Chipset Debuts with OnePlus 15R
By Santosh Sinha | Tech & Telecom Desk Date: November 29, 2025 New Delhi: The gap between “Ultra-Premium” and “Flagship” just got a lot smaller. In a move set to redefine the performance landscape for
Microsoft Powers the “AI Economy”: Skills 5.6 Million Indians, Accelerating to 10 Million Goal
By Santosh Sinha | EdTech & Skilling Desk Date: November 29, 2025 Bengaluru: The race to build India’s “AI Army” has just crossed a critical finish line. Microsoft India announced this week that it has