India has more than 100 million weekly ChatGPT users. It is OpenAI's second-largest market globally. Until now, it had no country-level managing director. On June 28, 2026, that changed. The man who scaled Uber across India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh is now responsible for the world's most powerful AI company's India strategy.
The global skincare industry is undergoing a transformation that goes far beyond mere cosmetic trends. What we are witnessing is a fundamental restructuring of consumer consciousness—a shift from chemical-laden formulations to natural, sustainable, and transparent beauty solutions. The natural skincare products market, once a niche segment catering to health enthusiasts and environmentalists, has exploded into a mainstream phenomenon worth billions. In 2026, natural is not just an option; it is an expectation. Consumers are demanding clean labels, ethically sourced ingredients, and brands that align with their values. This article explores how natural skincare products are building themselves strong in business, the economics behind this green beauty revolution, and what the future holds for this rapidly evolving industry.
In 2019, IKEA invested in Livspace. In 2022, KKR led a $180M round that made it a unicorn. In 2025, it completed a reverse flip from Singapore to India and raised INR 427 crore to prepare for an IPO. In December 2025, it acquired Abby Lighting for $23 million. This is the interior design platform that turned a fragmented, trust-broken industry into an e-commerce-grade experience — and is now building toward the public market.
For generations, cartoons were synonymous with Saturday mornings, sugary cereals, and the innocence of childhood. The medium was widely considered a gateway entertainment for children—colorful, simple, and disposable. But a seismic shift has occurred over the past decade. In 2026, animation is no longer just for kids; it is a sophisticated, multi-billion-dollar global industry that spans streaming platforms, theatrical releases, video games, merchandise, and even metaverse experiences. What was once dismissed as "just a cartoon" is now recognized as a powerful intellectual property engine capable of generating billions in revenue and sustaining cultural relevance for decades.
He left BigBasket two days after Tata Digital acquired it in 2021. He could have rested. He started LaundryMate instead — targeting the ₹90,000 crore laundry market with machines from Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands and a target of 30 cities in 10 years.
The Indian stock market in 2026 tells a story of recalibration. After the exuberance of 2024 and 2025, when startup IPOs were greeted with frenzied subscription and double-digit listing gains, the mood has shifted dramatically. The era of easy money and instant listing pops is decidedly over. What we are witnessing is not a crash, but a correction—a painful but necessary reset that separates the wheat from the chaff.
The sports merchandise industry has evolved far beyond simple replica jerseys and keychains. In 2026, athlete-driven merchandise has become a sophisticated ecosystem spanning direct-to-consumer brands, collectible figurines, ultra-rare trading cards, and equity-backed business ventures. At the heart of this revolution are the world's biggest sports icons—Indian cricketers and global football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo—who have transformed their on-field brilliance into off-field commercial empires.
In the glittering world of cinema, few questions are as hotly debated as the value of star power. Is a movie's success determined by its lead actors, or does content reign supreme? The answer, as with most things in business, is complex. But one thing is certain: in the high-stakes game of film production, where budgets can exceed hundreds of millions of dollars and returns are anything but guaranteed, casting the perfect hero and heroine is not just an artistic decision—it is a critical business strategy.
Mysterious Tetrimino blocks fall from the sky. A fearless team of young World Builders must help their world adapt, evolve, and solve problems. That is the premise of the first-ever animated Tetris series — announced last week at the world's premier animation festival.
For generations, travel was seen as the ultimate escape—a break from the routine of work, a reward for hard labour, a chance to disconnect from the daily grind. Travel was the antithesis of business. But something profound has shifted in recent years. The very people who once sought to escape the world of commerce are now building businesses from their journeys, transforming their passion for exploration into profitable enterprises.