Why e-commerce platforms are dropping seller commissions Several online marketplaces have begun offering commission-free selling options to merchants. On the surface, it looks like a straight win for sellers — keep more of every sale. But the move reflects a deeper strategy to capture market share, reshape revenue streams, and lock in sellers and buyers … Read more
From a private label to a standalone consumer name An app-based food delivery player is rapidly expanding its in-house lifestyle label, growing the product range from roughly 200 SKUs to 350 within a short period. Alongside this SKU expansion, the company is bringing on senior talent from established e-commerce and hospitality firms to reposition the … Read more
Indonesia and Malaysia moved over the weekend to restrict access to Grok, the artificial intelligence chat system associated with Elon Musk, after authorities said it generated obscene material. The two countries are the first known to impose such limits on the system, signaling a rising willingness in the region to act quickly when AI outputs … Read more
Chamath Palihapitiya told listeners on the All-In podcast that he does not expect SpaceX to pursue a traditional initial public offering. Instead, he floated the idea of a reverse merger with Tesla as a possible route for the private rocket maker to become public. Elon Musk has not confirmed any such plans. What Chamath said … Read more
Major push for AI and local investment in Gujarat Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani announced a major expansion of his group’s technology ambitions, saying the company will use its upcoming AI data centre in Jamnagar to build a new AI language platform. At the same time, he pledged an investment of ₹7 trillion in Gujarat over … Read more
Paint maker moves toward public listing and taps a high-profile ambassador Techno Paints has announced plans to raise about ₹500 crore through an initial public offering in the financial year 2026–27 and has named Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador. The move signals the company’s ambition to expand its market presence while using celebrity endorsement … Read more
Philipp Navratil is confronting a severe leadership test as his company deals with an unfolding infant formula contamination crisis that has touched markets in more than 50 countries. The situation has forced widespread recalls, intensified regulatory scrutiny, and created urgent questions about product safety, supply continuity and corporate accountability. What happened and the immediate impact … Read more
U.S. oil firms weigh a complex Venezuela opportunity U.S. oil companies are balancing a potential return to Venezuela’s oil sector against a growing set of investor and political concerns. With a White House summit looming, the debate over whether to re-engage with Venezuela highlights a clash between short-term commercial gains and longer-term reputational, legal and … Read more
Blackstone’s new focus: hospitality joins a broad Indian real estate portfolio The hospitality sector is a relatively new bet for Blackstone in India. Best known here for its large positions in commercial office space, retail assets, and logistics and warehousing, the firm is now turning more attention to hotels, resorts and related lodging businesses. Why … Read more
SoftBank trims stake in Ola Electric to 13.53% SoftBank sold a 2.15% stake in Ola Electric through open market transactions, cutting its holding from 15.68% to 13.53%. The dispositions took place between September 2025 and January 2026. This move follows an earlier reduction when SoftBank trimmed its shareholding from 17.83% to 15.68%. Timeline of recent … Read more