As the direct-to-consumer (D2C) sector matures, 2026 is shaping up to be a decisive year for brands reassessing how and where they grow. After a decade of aggressive expansion powered largely by third-party platforms—online marketplaces, social media apps, and quick-commerce aggregators—many D2C companies are confronting a hard truth: scale without control is expensive. Rising platform …
The Union Budget 2026-27, set to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM, is poised to shape India’s growth trajectory amid global uncertainties and domestic priorities. As stakeholders across healthcare, financial inclusion, textiles and apparel, coworking spaces, and more share their expectations, the focus is on infrastructure …
Demonstrating its strong commitment to industrial safety, KARAM Safety has been conferred the Silver Trophy in the Manufacturing Category (Group E) at the National Safety Council India (NSCI) Awards 2025 for its Lucknow manufacturing facility. The recognition highlights the company’s consistent efforts to create and maintain a safe working environment. The NSCI Awards are among …
In the hyper-competitive landscape of Indian startups, growth is often celebrated with fanfare—funding rounds, rising valuations, and market expansions dominate headlines. Yet, amid this excitement, many founders overlook a critical component of sustainable success: building scalable processes before the next growth phase. While ambition fuels expansion, operational rigor determines whether a startup can withstand the …
Roots Football Club, supported by B L Kashyap & Sons Ltd. (BLK) under its CSR programme, was recognised at the inaugural Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA) Annual Awards 2024–25 for its contribution to football development in Karnataka. The recognition reflects the club’s sustained efforts in building structured pathways for young and women footballers across the …