2025: The Year Of…: Meaningful substance and authentic experiences, says Nestle’s Chandan Mukherji

The experience economy has reached new heights, as consumers increasingly seek unique experiences that offer novelty, personalization, variety, shareability, and exclusivity, says Chandan Mukherji, Director and Executive Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Communication

As generative AI matures, it will become a tool for democratizing creativity, analytics involving complex data sets, and enabling efficient production, says Chandan Mukherji, Director and Executive Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Communication.

Tier-2 tech companies to continue to outpace tier-1 firms in growth during 3QFY25: Report

EBIT margins for TCS is expected to improve by 40bp QoQ, largely due to investment made in talent development and training, operational efficiency and absence of wage hikes. HCLT’s margins may rise ~50bp due to operating leverage and a strong software quarter, despite a wage hike impact and furloughs. For Infosys, it is anticipated that margins will decline by 30bp owing to furloughs and lower working days, offset by pricing gains, subcontractor cost optimization, and Project Maximus.

A more measured hiring approach in light of only gradual improvements in demand, and a strong USD vs. INR should provide margin cushion in FY26.

64% young dog owners and 60% young cat owners find pets as mental health allies: Report

In India, emotional pain from pet loss (23%) is a top reason for not owning a dog, while living conditions and furniture concerns impact cat ownership. (Representative image via Unsplash)

While 42% globally find their neighborhoods pet-friendly, India ranks higher, with 56% viewing it positively. However, 9% of Indian respondents still hold negative sentiments about having pets in their neighborhood.