Take One: Big story of the day
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Why Spotify is hitting high notes in India
Spotify has grown in India on the back of an artiste-centric approach and adapting its subscription models. Can it now earn meaningful revenue in a price-conscious market by betting on localisation and podcasts?
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Exclusive: 'I'm neither optimistic, nor pessimistic. I'm activistic': Jean-Pascal Tricoire
The chairman and CEO of Schneider Electric on the estimated Rs1,400 crore investment the company is making to set up factories in India, the importance of empowering local teams, and lessons from his long career
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How Girish Mathrubootham is fostering his 'Messi from Madras' dream
The Freshworks CEO and founder has invested Rs 100+ crore to set up a residential grassroots football academy off Mahabalipuram for a fully funded programme for a cohort of 55
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Rajesh Gopinathan's TCS exit: A story of unintended consequences and lingering questions
Talks are on for CEO and MD Rajesh Gopinathan to remain within the Tata Group after he hands the corner office to Krithi Krithivasan
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India may not be immune to an SVB, Credit Suisse-induced recession
The bank crises are unlikely to result in a great financial disaster, but are sizeable enough to create volatility and shake confidence
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Why are Indians ordering less pizzas, burgers and fried chicken
The slowdown in discretionary consumption, especially in the post-festive season, has dampened the strong demand sentiment that QSR players witnessed in the past few quarters
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How Shan Kadavil is building FreshToHome into a proficorn
The online fish and meat delivery platform is flush with funds, and the co-founders want to turn it into a one-stop shop for non-vegetarians in India
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SVB collapse: Some Indian startups will see pain before things get better
India's tech startups, especially US-focussed SaaS companies, will face disruption ahead before things can turn around
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Where is 10-minute grocery delivery headed?
After a frenzied 2021 for quick commerce startups, it might seem as though the bubble has popped with several companies shutting shop, sacking staff or being acquired. But some are still tackling the market which they believe is only set to grow
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Why owners Diageo gave RCB a free hand to buy a WPL team
Owning a women's cricket team is in keeping with the company's focus on inclusivity and diversity, despite threats of financial losses in the early years, says senior management
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Scorching summer may derail rural recovery, lead to a spike in inflation and interest rates
Along with heat stresses, the growing possibility of an El Nino condition may need a policy response, hit fiscal buffer