Author: Gaurav

The seventh edition of the India Protection Quotient (IPQ) by Axis Max Life Insurance in collaboration with Kantar highlights significant disparities in financial protection among urban Indian segments. The study reports lower protection scores for the LGBTQIA+ community and working women, compared to the digital urban average.The LGBTQIA+ community scored 35 on the Protection Quotient, over 20 points below the digitally-savvy urban Indian average of 56. Life insurance ownership in this group stands at 66%, compared to 82% among other respondents. Term insurance coverage is also lower at 27% versus 48% for the broader group.The study notes a decline in…

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 360Quadrants has released its latest Humidity Sensor Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment, 2025, recognizing key players, including both global giants and emerging innovators, for their excellence in market presence, product innovation, and business strategy. The report highlights Dickson, AVTECH Software, Inc., NOVOSENSE, and Sensoterra among the top companies that are actively shaping the future of the Humidity Sensor Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment. The evaluation leverages 360Quadrants’ proprietary methodology to map competitive positioning across 7,000+ micro markets within 10+ industries, enabling decision-makers to make strategic, data-backed vendor choices. Company Highlights in the Humidity Sensor Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment: Dickson…

You’re reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Walk into any corner shop in India—the kind where the cashier is a one-man army juggling payments, inventory, and sometimes local gossip—and you’ll get a glimpse of the country’s economic engine in action. But look closer, and you’ll also see a centuries-old system in need of an upgrade. That’s where BranchX comes in, and they’re not handing out patch fixes. They’re rebuilding the machine with voice, AI, and a deep understanding of the street level chaos that defines India’s small retail landscape.Founded by Sajid Jamal and Rajesh Johnny, BranchX is…

An Air India flight bound for London crashed on Thursday, June 12, in a residential area of Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, minutes after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.39 pm. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating as flight AI-171, was carrying 242 people, including passengers and crew. Rescue efforts are currently in progress at the crash site.Local media reports indicate that several prominent individuals were aboard the ill-fated flight, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. His presence on the flight was later confirmed by Union Ministers CR Paatil and Rammohan Naidu. Also believed to be aboard were two…

Tata Asset Management has launched a new mobile app that aims to offer a unified view of investors’ financial portfolios. The app is designed to simplify investing by integrating planning, investing, and tracking into one platform.The platform brings together mutual funds, equities, and bank account holdings in one dashboard. Tata MF calls the app a “first-of-its-kind” digital solution for retail investors.The company says the app supports users across all stages—from onboarding to investment management. It follows the brand’s new theme: “One App. One View. Infinite Opportunities.”“The app brings clarity and control across all financial assets,” said Hemant Kumar, Chief Distribution…

Waaree Energies Ltd is strategically expanding its manufacturing base in the United States, specifically in Texas, as part of its growth plan. The company aims to achieve a manufacturing capacity of 3 gigawatts (GW) by the financial year 2026. This expansion comes amid significant changes to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which Waaree’s Whole-time Director & CEO, Amit Paithankar, believes the company is well positioned to handle. Despite potential pressures on pricing dynamics due to a reduction in tax incentives under the new legislation, Paithankar remains confident in the company’s ability to maintain its profit margins. The US Inflation…

The Finance Ministry on June 11 dismissed claims that Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges will be applied on UPI transactions calling speculations as “completely false, baseless, and misleading”.In a post on X, the ministry wrote: “Speculation and claims that the MDR will be charged on UPI transactions are completely false, baseless, and misleading. Such baseless and sensation-creating speculations cause needless uncertainty, fear and suspicion among our citizens.”“The Government remains fully committed to promoting digital payments via UPI,” it added.MDR on UPI? Why the speculation?The clarification follows speulation that the central government was mulling re-introducing MDR on UPI transactions above ₹3,000…

In a world where conversations around wellness are evolving rapidly, one Indian deep science startup is digging deeper—quite literally—into the root of our health. Gut health, long underrated and misunderstood, is now taking center stage, and Iom Bioworks is leading the charge with its mission to personalize healthcare using microbiome science. The Bengaluru-based startup has just raised ₹4 crore in a seed funding round led by Gurugram-based angel investment powerhouse, Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). And this isn’t just another healthtech story—this is a science-first, precision-driven startup that’s blending AI, biology, and personalization in ways India’s startup ecosystem has rarely seen.…

Entrepreneur Turned Swiggy Delivery Agent; This Man’s Story Is Breaking Internet (Image Source – Nithin Kumar/X)An inspiring story has emerged on social media where a regular Swiggy order turned into a moment that deeply moved the internet. The customer who shared the experience online was just expecting his food delivery, but ended up receiving a story that touched his heart. It was the story of Padmanaban, an entrepreneur who turned to Swiggy deliveries for survival and to revive his business. Nithin Kumar, sharing the incident on X (formerly Twitter), wrote: “My Swiggy delivery partner handed me this tonight. Mr. Padmanaban…

Allison Transmission Holdings announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Off-Highway business of Dana Incorporated, a leading provider of drivetrain and propulsion solutions, for approximately $2.7 billion. This acquisition aligns with Allison’s strategic priorities to expand its emerging markets footprint, enhance core technologies and deliver strong financial results. Upon completion of the transaction, Allison will be able to offer a wider range of commercial-duty powertrain and industrial solutions to more customers and end users worldwide.“This acquisition marks a transformative milestone in our commitment to empowering our current and future customers with propulsion and drivetrain solutions that…