Bengaluru-based startup Vahan is revolutionizing blue-collar hiring in India by using WhatsApp and AI to connect over 25,000 jobseekers monthly to roles at firms like Zepto and BigBasket. Tailored for Bharat’s workforce, it bypasses resumes and apps, but faces scrutiny over job quality and worker welfare as it reshapes access to opportunity across India.

EaseMyTrip reported a 15% YoY revenue drop in Q4 FY25 due to a decline in air ticketing, but returned to profitability with ₹12 crore PBT. Strong growth in hotels and holidays, rising 189% YoY, drove recovery. Full-year revenue remained stable, while international expansion and diversification remain key focus areas for FY26 growth.

Many labels have made fashion affordable and trendy in India, but at the cost of quality and sustainability. Frequent restocks, low prices, and synthetic fabrics fuel a disposable fashion culture. While accessible, these clothes often don’t last, unlike your parents’ durable wardrobes. As fast fashion grows, so do its environmental and social challenges, demanding more mindful choices.

Maruti Suzuki has partnered with JETRO to connect Indian and Japanese startups in mobility, automation, and green tech. It promotes cross-border collaboration, enabling startups to innovate with industry leaders. JETRO offers market insights while Maruti Suzuki's MAIL platform supports growth. This alliance aims to drive sustainable innovation and strengthen the India-Japan startup ecosystem.

Alok Ranjan launched Gaon in 2017 as a village-themed diner in Delhi, celebrating regional Indian cuisines. Overcoming challenges, including a shutdown during the pandemic, he pivoted Gaon into a successful cloud kitchen model. In 2025, Gaon secured funding on Shark Tank India. With Rs 6 crore annual revenue, Alok now aims to open 203 outlets in five years.

Gurugram-based quick logistics startup Zippee has launched Blaze, its new 60-minute delivery service for online D2C brands and e-commerce marketplaces. Currently available only in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, Blaze aims to enable consumer brands to offer faster delivery options to customers through their websites. Zippee plans to expand this service to 5 more cities in the coming quarters.

People must attempt to save funds equivalent to 6-12 months' household expenses, which may be used if they lose their job, experts said. After losing their job, people must cut back on unnecessary expenses like dining out and OTT subscriptions and instead attempt to invest in upskilling. In this situation, they must ensure they don't stop paying bills and EMIs.

India has overtaken China as the top iPhone exporter to the US, shipping nearly three million units in April, compared to China’s 900,000, according to Omdia. This comes as US President Donald Trump threatened a 25% tariff on imported iPhones not made in the US. Apple sells over 220 million iPhones annually, with key markets in US, China, and Europe.

Billionaire Vedanta Chairman Anil Aggarwal said no one warns young founders that their journey will get lonely. "The early years feel...like shouting into the void...The world walks with you but the truth is, most people around you will not get it," he said. "Way to Mount Everest's top isn't crowded...But it just means you're on a rare path," he added.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India is sustaining its GDP growth and is the fastest-growing economy for the fourth consecutive year. She called India's manufacturing activity "good" during January-March quarter of FY 2024-25. There was a real GDP growth of 7.4% in this quarter. "As a result, for the entire FY 2024-25, the real GDP growth was 6.5%," Sitharaman said.