Author: Indrani Bose

$2.5B in revenue, 7 years profitable: Is Canva ready for an IPO?

"From the start, Canva has been about telling the stories of different organizations," Adams explains. "Even if we go public, it will still be important for Canva’s future to maintain that vision. Communicating to investors the value we bring—not just to them, but to Canva, our customers, and users—will be crucial."

Going public could put pressure on Canva to deliver results to shareholders every quarter, potentially impacting the company’s mission and aspirations.

India’s app block order on Google Play Store: 119 targeted, 15 down, developers in the dark

While it's unclear if national security concerns were a factor in this round of app blocks, the inclusion of apps from countries other than China and Hong Kong suggests broader regulatory scrutiny. (Image source: Unsplash)

The blocking order was issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, which empowers the Indian government to restrict online content access in the interest of national security, sovereignty, or public order.

India’s 2025 salary increase: 9.2% projected, compared to 9.3% in 2024, says Aon study

The study also reveals that overall attrition rates declined to 17.7 percent in 2024 from a high of 18.7 percent in 2023 and 21.4 percent in 2022, indicating the availability of a larger talent pool post the Great Resignation.

Salary increments are also projected to vary across industries with engineering design services and auto/vehicle manufacturing budgeting for the highest salary increases followed by nonbanking financial companies, retail, global capability centres and life sciences.

Influencer search volume booms: National stars surge 47% to 3M, global at 2M, regional dips, says Kantar

Live music and concerts are becoming more popular, with a 43% increase in searches for events like Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Vijay Antony, and Diljit Dosanjh concerts. (Image Source: Zoozoothemes)

Cricket continues to captivate India with 223.4 million average monthly searches, including a 103% surge in searches for women’s cricket.

Sirona founders buy back wellness brand from Good Glamm Group

"We have officially bought back Sirona! Maybe it’s serendipity, or maybe it’s unfinished business—but one thing is clear: we still have more to contribute to the feminine hygiene space. And this time, we return with the same passion, a bit more wisdom, and an even bigger vision to create a meaningful impact," Deep Bajaj shares. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Regarding the rationale behind the transaction, Deep Bajaj says, “The goal was never just to sell, make money, and move on. From day one, the vision was to scale Sirona and take it global. ”

Platform for ‘married-dating’, Ashley Madison, makes a bold gamble in India: Navigating controversy, culture, and the law

Ashley Madison isn’t India’s first extramarital dating platform. Gleeden, a French-origin platform, has been operating in the country with relatively little controversy, thanks to its more subtle positioning. Keable, however, remains unfazed: "Globally, we are the undisputed leader in the married dating space. One major differentiator is transparency. Unlike some competitors, we openly discuss our business. People like myself engage in conversations like this to build trust with our audience."

“Compared to Western cultures, India is more conservative, traditional, and family-oriented. Yet, India ranked as the eighth-highest country for signups last year,” says Paul Keable, Chief Strategy Officer at Ashley Madison.

Amazon joins quick commerce race, launches 10-minute delivery in Bengaluru

Amazon's entry into the ultrafast delivery space, while somewhat delayed, has been anticipated for months. This sector is experiencing rapid growth and intensifying competition.

Codenamed ‘Tez’ internally, Amazon Now is currently focusing on grocery and daily essentials. However, the e-commerce giant is actively partnering with brands in the beauty, home, and kitchen categories for its scale-up plan.

Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina controversy: Time for brands to shift ad budgets away from influencers?

While controversies like these may spark discussions, they won’t derail the momentum of influencer marketing, experts feel.

The controversy has intensified discussions around influencers’ accountability and responsibility. Industry experts believe it won’t significantly slow down influencer marketing but it will invite greater scrutiny of influencers/creators, deal values and ROI.