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Digital payments unicorn Razorpay has been featured in the 2025 edition of the World’s Top Fintech Companies list, jointly curated by Statista and CNBC. This recognition makes the company stand out as one of only 13 Indian companies to make it to the global ranking, highlighting the company’s leadership not only in India but also on the international fintech map.In a rigorous data-driven selection of over a thousand global fintech firms, only 300 companies made the final cut – with Razorpay securing its place in the Payments category.Now in its third edition, the CNBC–Statista list honors fintech companies that have…

Peyush Bansal-led Lenskart has turned profitable, clocking a profit of Rs 297.3 crore in the financial year ended March 2025, according to the company’s IPO papers. The NCR-based company has been narrowing losses year over year as it prepares for deeper scrutiny by retail investors. In FY24, it managed to pare losses by 84% at Rs 10.15 crore, against a loss of Rs 63.7 crore in the previous year, after reaching EBITDA profitability. The omnichannel eyewear retailer posted a 22% growth in revenue from operation in FY25 at Rs 6,652 crore, up from Rs 5,427 crore in FY24. However, the growth…

Starbucks has constructed a 4,624-square-foot office in Newport Beach, California, which is a five-minute drive from CEO Brian Niccol’s Orange County home.According to documents and photos reviewed by Business Insider, the 13th-floor office was completed on July 2 and designed by Gensler, a leading architectural company that also designed the Chase Center in San Francisco and Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building.Related: Starbucks Pins Its Turnaround Hopes on ‘Green Apron Service.’ What Is It, Exactly? A floor plan for the office, seen by BI, instructs Gensler and the contracting team, Pacific Tusk Builders, to build a space with “luxury” accents, including…

Shloka Solutions, a Bengaluru-headquartered digital marketing and app development company has announced the acquisition of Delhi-based creative agency Socially India, marking a significant step in its national expansion strategy.Founded in 2018, Shloka Solutions has grown into a trusted partner for over 450 brands across India, the UAE, and the U.S. The company offers integrated services spanning branding, digital marketing, UI/UX, web and mobile app development, AI & AR and performance marketing.Socially India, known for its viral campaigns, and culturally-resonant content, has built a strong presence in fashion, wellness, and lifestyle sectors. Its expertise in trend-driven social media and branding will…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For companies, workforce planning isn’t about to get any easier. Just ask Intel, which is laying off up to 20% of employees from its chip-making division, after slashing 15% of its workforce last summer. Tens of thousands of roles were eliminated in a matter of months.This kind of dramatic shift is increasingly the rule, not the exception. AI is a key culprit, causing headcounts to plummet in some areas and surge in others. Geopolitics and tariffs are also increasingly a factor. My company works with an exercise equipment manufacturer whose prices spiked…

Omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart will acquire an 80% stake in Spain-based Stellio Ventures S.L., the company behind the “Meller” sunglasses brand, for Rs 406 crore, according to the company’s Draft Red Herring Prospectus.The deal was signed earlier on July 12, 2025, between Lenskart’s Singapore-based subsidiary, Lenskart Solutions Pte. Ltd., and the founders and investors of Stellio Ventures. The transaction involves Lenskart purchasing 32,226 shares of Stellio, representing 80% of its fully diluted share capital.Of the total consideration, Lenskart will pay Rs 230.1 crore to Stellio’s investor shareholders and Rs 176.2 crore to its founders, which includes both fixed and deferred…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In boardrooms and Zoom calls everywhere, the same excuses are repeated:”Our industry is too competitive. We’re fighting for every dollar and every employee.””We have one of the highest turnover rates out there — it’s just the nature of the business.””This is just how it is. It won’t change.”Here’s the truth: It’s not your industry. It’s your company. More specifically, it’s your culture. High turnover, low engagement and poor retention aren’t industry mandates — they’re signals of internal issues that need attention. And if you want to build a resilient business, you need…

The maker of popular candies and gum, including M&M’s and Milky Way, is investing $6 billion in U.S. factories.The Wall Street Journal reports that $2 billion of the six will be invested in the next 18 months with a focus on scaling new businesses, including building a new factory for Nature’s Bakery. (Mars brand Kind, which was founded by “Shark Tank” investor Daniel Lubetzky, acquired Nature’s Bakery in 2020.)Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch posted on LinkedIn Tuesday that 94% of Mars products sold in the U.S are “produced locally in the U.S.” The company also said it has created 9,000 jobs…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This July, Americans are not only celebrating independence but are also being called to reflect on what freedom truly means in today’s world. This country was built by brave visionaries who dared to imagine a society rooted in liberty, justice and the pursuit of happiness.Yet as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, these ideals feel more fragile than ever.Global leadership is shifting. Trust in business and government is eroding. At home, we face polarization, anxiety and a cultural drift away from the values that once made our country a beacon to…

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