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Shares of Ola Electric surged over 15% on Monday on the BSE as of 1 PM, following the company’s bullish outlook for FY26, even as its consolidated loss widened year on year in the first quarter. The stock rose from Rs 39.98 to Rs 46.16 apiece after the electric vehicle maker said it expects to generate between Rs 4,200 crore and Rs 4,700 crore in revenue for FY26, and sell 3,25,000 to 3,75,000 vehicles. Ola also forecast a full-year EBITDA of over 5% for its auto business, buoyed by the benefits of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) from the second…

The Bihar Idea Festival, an initiative aimed at discovering and supporting emerging startups across the state, driven by ideas, identity, and innovation, has taken a significant step forward with the launch of its new portal, opening a “significant opportunity for Bihar’s startup sector.”Launched a few weeks ago, it is a flagship initiative of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, and YourStory Media, in partnership with the Chandragupta Institute of Management Patna, Jeevika, the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), and IIT Patna.Nitish Mishra, Minister of the Department of Industries and the Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar and Shradha Sharma,…

Bengaluru-based startup Blip, which was into fast fashion delivery, has been shut down, co-founder Ansh Agarwal said in a LinkedIn post, citing limited capital and go-to-market challenges.Blip offered 30-minute doorstep delivery of the latest fashion apparel and accessories in Bengaluru, and its closure highlights the broader strain on early-stage innovation for startups, as they face harsh funding realities, despite promising growth narratives of the quick commerce space.In the backdrop of cautious investor sentiments and fierce competition, new ventures, overall, struggle to scale up and face operational challenges within the country’s evolving startup ecosystem.Among the prominent startups that have shut down…

In this changing world, one thing that is constant is the hunger for success. However, true success becomes a zero-sum game if businesses only focus on short-term goals without embracing ‘sustainable’ solutions that create lasting value and growth. According to a report by Fortune Business Insights, the global green technology and sustainability market is set to grow from $20.90 billion in 2024 to $105.26 billion by 2032, with an annual growth rate of 22.4% during that time.Defining sustainable business successTechnology has been woven into every aspect of our lives, and it’s important to utilize it to the fullest extent to make…

India’s healthcare system has made commendable progress in managing acute diseases. Yet, management of chronic musculoskeletal pain—impacting nearly 19.3% of the population—remains largely underserved. Most patients still rely on long-term painkillers, steroid injections, or expensive physiotherapy sessions. These approaches, while prevalent, come with known risks: side effects, high recurring costs, and the potential for dependency.Challenging this status quo is Curapod, a non-invasive, wearable device developed by Litemed, leveraging photobiomodulation therapy to provide targeted relief. The technology uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation, bringing a hospital-grade intervention into the user’s home, without a long-term, systemic impact.The…

Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker has teased big happenings in the near future, seeming to confirm a new record with his latest social media update. Taking to Instagram on Saturday (July 13), Parker uploaded a series of images which captured his last few months. Captioned with the phrase “Been busy,” the collection showed pictures depicting Parker with friends and family, behind-the-scenes shots of the promotional video for his Orchid musical “ideas machine,” and snaps of him surrounded by music-making equipment both in and out of the studio. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and…

In 2021, BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink heralded the advent of a new category of unicorns.“It is my belief that the next 1,000 unicorns…won’t be a search engine, won’t be a media company, they’ll be businesses developing green hydrogen, green agriculture, green steel and green cement,” he said at the Middle East Green Initiative Summit in Riyadh.Today, financial institutions like BlackRock no longer look at climate risk as an environmental issue but as a material financial risk. The asset manager, along with Singapore investment firm Temasek, has backed thermal battery maker Antora Energy and ConnectDER which develops technology to streamline distributed…

As rumors swirl regarding a new album from prog-rock icons King Crimson, the band’s manager has urged fans not to get too excited about the prospect. News of a fresh record from the English outfit first came to light last week when guitarist Jakko Jakszyk spoke to Goldmine Magazine about his recent solo album, and his joining King Crimson back in 2013. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It was an amazing thing to have done, and in a way, part of it’s still happening. As we speak, we’re doing a King…

Just about 52 miles from Manhattan, a quartet of global superstars teamed up as Doja Cat, Tems, J Balvin and Coldplay performed from the upper deck of MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with a view of the Big Apple skyline at their back. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Produced by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, FIFA debuted its first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show on a balmy Sunday (July 13) in the midst of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain doing battle on the pitch. Not long after the…

At the HER Leadership track of the AWS ExecLeaders Summit 2025, the spotlight turned to a question many organizations claim to solve but few confront deeply: What does inclusion really look like when it moves beyond the checklist?The panel discussion, Beyond the Optics: Building Inclusive Workplaces that Foster True Belonging, brought together three accomplished women leaders from across industries: Aditi Tandan, Head HR, AWS India; Aditi Mukherjee, Chief People Officer, NCDEX; and Archana Chadha, Head of Human Resources, HSBC India. The conversation was steered by Neha Yadav, Head – Gametech and Social Media, AWS India.This was not a session about…