Tracing the origins of the word ‘marketing,’ derived from the Latin term ‘mercatus,’ meaning marketplace or trade, we find ourselves back to where it all began—only now in a hyper-digital world that continuously redefines its very core. Empowering young minds with astute knowledge and essential skills to navigate this dynamic arena, Hindustan Unilever Limited proudly … Read more
Grocery stores, such as this one in Dwarka, New Delhi, are experiencing lower purchase volumes amid the rise of quick commerce Image: Amit Verma It is 12.30 AM. Spandana Eslavath, a 26-year-old mother in Bengaluru, is home alone, tending to her daughter who is suffering from severe food poisoning. Realising she is out of ORS, … Read more
Christmas was around the corner. But for Deepinder Goyal, December of 2021 was turning out to be a month less of cheer and more of unease. The co-founder and CEO of Zomato invited Akshant Goyal, the CFO, to his house in Gurugram to discuss what was weighing on his mind: Whether Zomato should gobble up … Read more
The fast-evolving world of financial technology is presented herewith the expert platform to showcase the latest trends: Fintech India Expo 2025 from March 19 to 21 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event promises to gather eminent fintech gurus, regulators, and tech innovators together for discussions on state-of-the-art solutions, from SaaS to CPaaS to next-generation … Read more
The popularity of online food delivery in India can be attributed to a combination of convenience, affordability, and evolving consumer preferences. Image: Shutterstock Indians love their food—and thanks to the digital revolution, their favourite meals now arrive at their doorstep faster than ever, turning online food delivery into a booming industry and a modern necessity. … Read more
For many people, the idea of living in a new country is appealing, but the process of securing residency can be complex and time-consuming and almost kills the same appeal. Some governments offer a more straightforward path through Golden Visa programmes, which grant residency to those who make qualifying investments. Naturally, these visa programmes have … Read more
In the modern world, students and professionals are no longer bound by national boundaries. With global opportunities rising, people are moving to cities like Dubai, New York, and London for stability, growth, and a high quality of life. Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is one of the top go-to choices for individuals looking … Read more
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.’s office in Mumbai, India, on Feb. 12, 2025. TCS leads India’s $250 billion software services sector that helps global clients such as Apple Inc. and Bank of America Corp. with business continuity as well as offerings in cloud computing, automation and artificial intelligence. Image: Abeer Khan/Bloomberg via Getty Images India planning … Read more
Hari Menon, co-founder and CEO of BigBasket Image: Selvaprakash Lakshmanan for Forbes India Hari Menon, co-founder and CEO of BigBasket, has had a capricious relationship with quick commerce (QComm). He tested the waters with BBNow in 2023. A year later, the Tata Digital-owned company made a complete transition from being India’s biggest online grocery delivery … Read more
Serial entrepreneur K Ganesh Image: Mexy Xavier Disruption takes an outsider to change the status quo, says serial entrepreneur K Ganesh. In his latest book Mastering Disruption, Ganesh, the founder of venture building platform GrowStory, who has incubated and scaled successful startups like BigBasket, Portea Medical and Bluestone, talks about how new-age business models in … Read more