Weathering the storm – Survival strategies for startups in a cooling investment climate

The golden age of easy capital is over. In this new funding winter, missteps carry a heavy price tag, says Dr. Somdutta Singh, First-Generation Serial Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO Assiduus Global Inc., LP Angel Investor and Ex-Member Niti Aayog.

A purpose-driven company with a strong culture will attract and retain top talent, even when purse strings tighten, says Dr. Somdutta Singh, First-Generation Serial Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO Assiduus Global Inc., LP Angel Investor and Ex-Member Niti Aayog.

Energy drinks, fintech saw major brand uplift during IPL 2024; ‘Dual viewership’ rising

The study also spotlighted the emergence of new-age beverage categories of energy drinks, with brands like Thumbs Up Charged, Sting, and Redbull leading the way with a year-on-year uplift of 12%. (Image source: News18)

Fintech brands show remarkable surge with twice the recall compared to 2023: Hansa Research’s IPLomania Study

Singers Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan partner with Whisper for India’s own ‘Period Song’

Ghoshal and Chauhan created their own version of the period song, through which they taught school children about menstruation, who later joined them by singing along and dancing to the tune.

Singers Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan have joined Whisper to help Keep Girls in School via spreading the message of ‘Period ka Matlab, Healthy Hain Aap’

Tinder unveils its first queer dating starter pack in India

To support queer newbies to be their most authentic selves on their dating journeys, Tinder's Queer Dating Starter Pack, curated by Gaysi Family with insights from The QKnit, offers practical advice based on real-life experiences of the queer community.

Building on the LetsTalkGender.in guide and glossary launched by Tinder in 2022, the new checklist is integrated into this resource to be a trusted companion, providing quick check-ins as they navigate their dating firsts on Tinder!

HiveMinds appoints Pradeep Saluja as chief operating officer

Pradeep Saluja has held senior positions in several leading firms, from one of the founding members of the India business at Encore Capital Group to leading firms where he has delivered sustainable growth for clients worldwide.

Pradeep Saluja is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience leading business strategy, operations management, and consulting across multiple industries.

Lava International appoints Rajesh Sethi as Group CFO

In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing Lava’s financial operations, enhancing financial systems and processes, and steering the company’s fiscal strategies to support its growth plans.

An expert in finance with leadership roles at prominent organisations like Bharti Airtel, Telenor Group, Essar Group, Sethi has previously worked with Lava Int’l between 2010-2014 as the CFO.