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Is your pricing power protecting you or exposing you?

Is your pricing power protecting you or exposing you?

Strong RGM helps brands stay steady when others scramble. Pricing power is not about charging more. It's about proving value, maintaining trust, and managing margin without losing volume. When others run discou...

Microsoft president says company respects European laws amid US criticism

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Microsoft president says company respects European laws amid US criticism

Microsoft respects European laws, including the Digital Markets Act, differing from the White House's stance against EU sanctions. President Brad Smith emphasized compliance with European regulations and announ...

Apple exports 97.6% of iPhones to US from India amid tariffs: Report

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Apple exports 97.6% of iPhones to US from India amid tariffs: Report

Apple increased its iPhone exports from India to the US due to impending tariffs on Chinese imports. In March 2025, 97.6% of iPhones exported to the US were from India, as Apple shifted production from China to...

WinZO posts Rs 1,055 Cr revenue and Rs 315 Cr profit in FY24

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WinZO posts Rs 1,055 Cr revenue and Rs 315 Cr profit in FY24

WinZO posts Rs 1,055 Cr revenue and Rs 315 Cr profit in FY24 The company’s top and bottom lines appear impressive despite a significant policy headwind: a 400% hike in GST on online gaming, which increased to ...

Turkey-focused VC Revo Capital marks first close of Fund III

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Turkey-focused VC Revo Capital marks first close of Fund III

Revo Capital, a Netherlands-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups in Turkey, announced the first close of its third fund at 86% of the targeted size. Aiming to raise $100 million...

Sensex, Nifty 50 notch monthly gains on trade deal hopes, Pakistan tensions weigh

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Sensex, Nifty 50 notch monthly gains on trade deal hopes, Pakistan tensions weigh

The Nifty 50 and Sensex ended Wednesday flat but gained significantly in April, driven by hopes for a U.S.-India trade deal and foreign inflows. Both indices rose over 3.5% for the month, mainly due to stable e...

Ather Energy's $352-mn IPO crosses finish line on final day of bidding

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Ather Energy's $352-mn IPO crosses finish line on final day of bidding

Electric scooter-maker Ather Energy's $352-million IPO was fully subscribed on the final bidding day, indicating positive investor interest despite market volatility. The company seeks a $1.4 billion valuation ...

Microsoft pledges to protect European operations and unveils data center expansion

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Microsoft pledges to protect European operations and unveils data center expansion

Microsoft has pledged to contest any U.S. orders to halt its European data center operations, aiming to alleviate European customers' concerns amid geopolitical tensions. Company president Brad Smith assured cu...

Edtech startup Leap elevates Rajan Chaudhary as co-founder

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Edtech startup Leap elevates Rajan Chaudhary as co-founder

Edtech startup Leap elevates Rajan Chaudhary as co-founder Edtech startup Leap has elevated its senior executive Rajan Chaudhary as cofounder of the company. He has been working with Leap for more than five ye...

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Stakeboat Capital managing director quits, turns founder with HR-tech startup

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Stakeboat Capital managing director quits, turns founder with HR-tech startup

Kumaran Chandrasekaran, previously a managing director at Stakeboat Capital—a private equity firm focusing on mid-market investments in sectors such as healthcare and technology—has left the firm to start his o...

3one4 Capital Doubles Down on Responsible Investing with India’s First VC ESG Officer

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3one4 Capital Doubles Down on Responsible Investing with India’s First VC ESG Officer

3one4 Capital, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm, has appointed Siddarth Pai as India’s first ESG Officer in the VC industry and became the country's first venture capital signatory to the UN-supported Pri...

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How India is faring in AI — From a McKinsey partner’s vantage point

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How India is faring in AI — From a McKinsey partner’s vantage point

Ankur Puri, a partner at McKinsey, discussed India's progress in AI. He noted that while AI adoption is rising, scaling remains a challenge due to change management and workforce reskilling needs. India's servi...

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai to take the stand at search antitrust trial

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai to take the stand at search antitrust trial

Google CEO Sundar Pichai will testify at a trial where U.S. antitrust enforcers seek to force Google to sell its Chrome browser to boost online search competition. The Department of Justice (DOJ) aims to end Go...

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VerSe FY24 financials receive clean audit opinion from Deloitte

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VerSe FY24 financials receive clean audit opinion from Deloitte

VerSe FY24 financials receive clean audit opinion from Deloitte Deloitte had identified issues around revenue recognition, expense management, and internal controls, casting doubts on the company’s financial i...

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HexaHealth, SatLeo Labs, Stimuler, others secure early-stage funding

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HexaHealth, SatLeo Labs, Stimuler, others secure early-stage funding

Several startups have secured early-stage funding from various investors. HexaHealth raised $12 million to expand its surgery care platform. SatLeo Labs received $3.3 million to develop thermal and optical imag...

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Insurance broker Howden appoints new India MD, M&A head

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Insurance broker Howden appoints new India MD, M&A head

Insurance broker Howden has appointed Mandira Gupta as the new Managing Director for India and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions for India, Middle East, and Africa. Gupta, formerly with Marsh India, brings over ...

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ChrysCapital-backed Varthana Finance prepares for equity round

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ChrysCapital-backed Varthana Finance prepares for equity round

Varthana Finance, an education-focused non-banking financial company supported by ChrysCapital and Kaizen Private Equity, plans to secure equity funding within the current financial year. This move is intended ...

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ISB’s I-HEAL empowers startups to deliver scalable healthcare for all

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YourStory · 3h

ISB’s I-HEAL empowers startups to deliver scalable healthcare for all

The I-HEAL accelerator program, backed by CitiusTech, recently concluded its third cohort, focusing on innovation in digital health and healthcare accessibility. It supports startups with mentorship, industry c...

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Which distribution strategy was famously used by Dropbox to scale their user base rapidly in early stages?

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