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In a report, the State Bank of India has noted that India’s rare earth magnet (made from alloys of rare earth minerals) imports increased sharply in FY25, touching $291 million as opposed to an annual average of $249 million over the last four years. In a report titled ‘China’s ban on Rare Earth and Permanent Magnets: Implications for India’, the SBI noted that total imports of rare earth minerals and compounds have been around $33 million per year for the last four years. In FY25, these imports stood at $31.9 million. The report also named the main sectors that are…

After the unicorn tech company, Astronomer, went mega-viral when two of its top executives were caught in a romantic moment on the big screen at a Coldplay concert (both are married to other people), it set off a week-long news cycle of endless memes, late-night jokes, and even made the evening news.It also led to the resignations of both executives, now-former CEO Andy Byron and former HR chief, Kristin Cabot. And while many companies might bring in crisis communications experts in a situation like this, others take a line from Ryan Reynolds.Astronomer hired Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s ex-wife, the Oscar-winning…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Let’s be honest. For many executives, the term “personal branding” feels a little off. It sounds like something influencers care about, not seasoned professionals who have built careers leading companies and making decisions in boardrooms.But here’s the truth I’ve seen time and again at Boardsi: Executive branding isn’t about ego. It’s not about attention for attention’s sake. It’s about visibility. And in today’s world, visibility is what opens doors, builds credibility and positions you for opportunities you might not even know exist yet.If you’re not visible, you’re invisible. And if you’re invisible,…

In a powerful boost to India’s material innovation ecosystem, Udapiur-based Hey Concrete has secured a Rs 7.5 crore strategic investment from Kamlesh Arjun Choudhari, an industry stalwart and a respected leader in the global facades and cladding space.With over two decades of experience and global presence across North America, the Middle East, and Australia, Choudhari’s investment makes this partnership a significant inflection point in Hey Concrete’s global ambitions.The infusion of capital is set to catalyse Hey Concrete’s next phase of growth, both in India and internationally. The funds will be used for the development of an advanced manufacturing unit, expanding…

New federal filings reveal what the world’s largest private employer, Walmart, with over two million global employees, pays its workforce.Top tech companies can pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in salaries, with Meta paying up to millions, and Walmart is no different. According to the filings, seen by Business Insider, Walmart pays software engineers up to $286,000, comparable to the $263,700 made by top engineers at rival Amazon.Other tech giants offer high compensation for similar roles, including Microsoft, which can pay $284,000 for top engineering talent. At Meta and Google, the same roles can pay up to $480,000 at Meta…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Despite having more digital tools available than ever before, many small businesses find themselves drowning in digital chaos. Information scattered across multiple applications, critical details trapped in individual computers and the constant scramble to piece together customer histories — sound familiar?After over 25 years of building software tools and leading teams that serve thousands of small businesses globally, I’ve learned that proper digital organization creates the competitive advantage that allows small businesses to outmaneuver their larger rivals.Related: This Big Tech CEO Just Became a Billionaire for the First Time The hidden cost…

Once thought of as a kitschy diet food, lumpy bumpy cottage cheese is seeing an unprecedented rise in demand thanks to health influencers on TikTok.CNN reports that “young, protein-hungry consumers have whipped up new recipes and posted them online,” creating a buzz that brands and manufacturers are struggling to satisfy.Related: Dubai Chocolate TikTok Popularity Causes Pistachio Shortage John Crawford, SVP of client insights for dairy at the market research firm Circana, told the news outlet that for decades, cottage cheese was considered “your grandparents’ food,” but “TikTok changed all that.”Cottage cheese sales in the U.S. jumped 20% year over year,…

Go Digit General Insurance Ltd. reported a 19.7% quarter-on-quarter increase in net profit for the quarter ended June 2025, as lower claims payouts and higher premium collections helped offset a decline in total income.The company’s profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs 138.33 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to Rs 115.61 crore in the quarter before that.Gross premiums written rose 15.7% to Rs 2,981.80 crore from Rs 2,576.38 crore in Q4 FY25. Total income, however, fell 23.7% to Rs 2,179.46 crore from Rs 2,855.18 crore in the previous quarter.In terms of segment-wise gross premiums, the motor insurance business recorded a…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The rules of digital engagement are changing rapidly, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence and everything it brings to the table. One of the biggest shifts we’re seeing in 2025 is happening in the way we search.In the past, search was all about keywords — you typed in what you needed, whether it was a product, service or piece of information. But now, search is evolving into something smarter, something that can anticipate what you’re looking for before you even start typing.This shift toward predictive search capabilities is not just a…

Navi Technologies Ltd has raised Rs 170 crore through a private placement of shares to a group of institutional and private investors, regulatory filings dated July 25 showed. The company, co-founded by Flipkart Co-founder Sachin Bansal, received board approval for the fundraising on June 16, with the finance committee clearing the allotment on July 10.Navi raised funds from nine investors: Aarpee Commercial Company, Ravi Dyeware Company, Siddharth Colorchem, Ambit Finvest, Grey Grass India, Nahar Capital and Financial Services, NDX Financial Services, Phillip Commodities India, and Phillip Finance and Investment Services India.The fundraising was conducted under the private placement route and…