US-based firm Vanguard has cut Ola’s valuation by 80% from its peak $7.3 billion value in 2021 to $1.25 billion, reports stated. Ola's valuation stood at $1.88 billion in February 2024, which was the first time Vanguard valued it below the $2-billion mark. This development comes as Ola continues to fall behind Rapido and Uber in the ride-hailing space.

Ahead of trade talks between representatives of the US and China, US President Donald Trump said, "80% tariffs on China seems right." He also said China should open up its market to the US, adding that it would be good for Beijing. "Closed markets don't work anymore," he wrote on Truth Social. The trade talks would happen in Switzerland.

Panasonic, world renowned electronics giant based in Japan, will reportedly lay off 10,000 employees from its domestic and global workforce. The Panasonic layoffs will be implemented as a part of company's strategy to reduce costs, boost profits and drive growth. The layoffs will affect 5,000 domestic and 5,000 global staff.

The CCPA has issued notices to Amazon, Flipkart, and 11 other platforms for illegally selling walkie-talkies without mandatory approvals. These unlicensed devices, often seen as harmless, could jeopardise national security. This crackdown signals stricter scrutiny ahead for e-commerce players dealing in sensitive tech.

Scalable ventures are built to expand fast with minimal cost increases. Think SaaS, platforms, or marketplaces. These models thrive on automation, user growth, and network effects. But scalability demands systems, not just ambition. Without structure, scale becomes stress. Efficiency becomes the growth engine.

Startups are designed to solve problems in new ways. They prioritise innovation, fast iteration, and growth potential. Unlike traditional ventures, startups often chase funding and scalability. But not all need to be unicorns, clarity on the goal defines the right path. Disruption works when it solves deeply.

Traditional ventures rely on proven models like manufacturing, distribution, or local services. While they grow slower, they offer stability and long-term demand. These ventures are still strong in semi-urban and rural India, where trust and consistency outweigh innovation. Foundations still matter in fast markets.

India's top platforms differ from global priorities. Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and ShareChat lead. Twitter (X) and Threads have low penetration. Global strategies that assume universal behaviour fail. India's social stack is mobile-first, regional-heavy, and video-led. Strategy must match screen behaviour.

Indian users are now discovering, considering, and buying all inside social apps. Product tags, influencer links, and integrated checkouts collapse the funnel. If your social presence isn't shoppable, it's incomplete. Content is no longer just for views, it's for cart builds. Clicks must lead to checkouts.

Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi - regional content now outperforms English in reach and retention across Indian platforms. Voice, subtitles, and visual cues matter. Indian social success comes from cultural fluency, not translation. Native beats neutral in today's content game. Hyperlocal is now hyper-effective.