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AI influencers are here: Turning social media into profit
Since ChatGPT's 2022 release, AI-focused creators have surged on social media, sharing insights and content on tools, models, and AI developments. Many have turned this into profitable ventures, earning through newsletters, masterclasses, and brand collaborations. Platforms like X and LinkedIn offer good opportunities, especially for niche, professional audiences.
2,000 job applications but ZERO offers: Indian student with London degree claims still jobless
Aditi Kukreja, an Indian law graduate, candidly shared her struggle after being rejected from over 2,000 job applications in London despite holding a Master's degree. Despite persistent efforts, including handing out resumes in person, she accepted her situation as a redirection towards bigger opportunities. Her story has inspired many, highlighting the challenging UK job market with economic uncertainties.
Swiggy shares on Rs 60,000 crore crash diet. Will investors get a cheat meal soon?
Swiggy's shares have plunged 43% from their peak, amid rising cash burns and fierce competition in the quick commerce segment, along with a slowdown in its core food delivery business. The path to profitability remains unclear, but some analysts see a buying opportunity due to potential long-term growth in both food delivery and quick commerce.
Stocks to buy today: IndusInd Bank gets a downgrade; Antique sees 26% upside in Coromandel International
Mirae Asset Sharekhan has revised its rating for IndusInd Bank from Buy to Hold, highlighting concerns about management stability, regulatory scrutiny, and possible losses from its derivative portfolio.
When push comes to Musk
Sajjan Jindal and Sunil Mittal raise concerns over Tesla and Starlink's impact on Indian industries. While Jindal doubts Tesla's competition with local automakers, Mittal urges collaboration in telecom to enhance rural coverage, noting potential advantages of satellite services and the implications of partnerships with Musk's ventures.
Kim Kardashian is disappointed that Mumbai is nothing like 'Allahdin's marketplace'. Netizens say, 'US needs education'
Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were surprised by the bustling atmosphere of Colaba in Mumbai, expecting it to resemble the marketplace scenes from Disney’s Aladdin. Their misconceptions left netizens baffled, sparking significant online chatter about their lack of preparation and inaccurate assumptions.
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Fund Manager Talk | Indian IT to outpace global growth; SaaS, startups driving sectoral shift: Balakumar B
Technology spending is now essential, with Indian IT firms poised for continued growth despite cyclic slowdowns. HDFC Technology Fund adopts a bottom-up approach, balancing industry leaders and disruptors. SaaS, AI, and fintech are expanding India's tech sector. While IT spending slowed post-pandemic, long-term growth remains intact. Quick commerce has potential profitability as competition stabilizes.
India may not be the promised land for Elon Musk
Elon Musk's ventures, Tesla and Starlink, face significant hurdles in India's market due to customer preferences, regulation, and competition. Starlink's high costs limit its appeal to urban users, while Tesla struggles with pricing and strong local competitors. Despite potential collaborations, India's regulatory landscape and market dynamics make substantial disruption unlikely for Musk's businesses.
Employee reveals he gets more clients when he uses non-Indian name. Netizens explain why Indians are associated with scams globally
An Indian B2B professional shared his experience on Reddit, revealing that his business emails get better responses when using a non-Indian alias. This sparked a discussion on biased perceptions and challenges faced by Indian businesses in international markets.
Struggling to choose between RIL and Airtel? Hemang Jani explains how to approach both
Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to enter India's telecom sector with Starlink, intensifying competition between Bharti Airtel and Reliance. Market expert Hemang Jani suggests Reliance offers better value, while Bharti remains resilient but largely priced in. Investors must weigh risk and reward.
Google’s ‘Super G’ and Apple’s ‘shot on iPhone’: Sundar Pichai & Tim Cook bring Holi colours to social media
As Holi 2025 brings a splash of colours worldwide, tech giants Sundar Pichai and Tim Cook joined in the festivities through social media. Google’s CEO shared vibrant Holi images taken on Pixel devices, while Apple’s chief posted a striking photo shot on an iPhone. Their posts quickly went viral, with users celebrating the festival alongside them. While most reactions were positive, some online debates emerged over Cook’s chosen image.
Starlink services via Airtel and Jio to be cheaper than the companies' own channels: Experts
Industry experts suggest that Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio mobile users may find Starlink services more affordable when bundled with their existing offerings, making it cost-effective compared to purchasing directly from Starlink. By partnering with telecom operators, satellite connectivity can be offered as an added value proposition, minimizing the high costs of satellite equipment for consumers.
After Airtel, Jio lays out red carpet for Starlink
Elon Musk's Starlink has partnered with Jio Platforms and Bharti Airtel to provide high-speed satellite internet in India. These collaborations represent a significant shift in India's telecom sector and promise to deliver advanced technology without high spectrum costs, benefiting millions of Indian consumers.
IT job crisis? Blinkit’s 1 software developer Bengaluru opening sees over 13,000 applicants in a day
A job opening for a Software Development Engineer at Blinkit received an astounding 13,451 applications within 24 hours, highlighting fierce competition in the tech job market. The majority of applicants were entry-level professionals, with significant numbers holding bachelor's and master's degrees. This sparked social media debates on the limited opportunities versus increasing demand in software engineering.
Generative AI rivals racing to the future
Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models have been vying for the lead - with the US and China hotbeds for the technology. The Tesla tycoon bought Twitter in late 2022.
Starlink’s India ambitions; Ola Electric charges towards profit
SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink is set to enter India through partnerships with Jio and Airtel. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Reliance Jio and Airtel link up with the Star while Vodafone Idea will face the heat on earth
Airtel and Jio are nearing a deal to bring Elon Musk's Starlink to India, promising super-fast internet services subject to government approval. This could impact Vodafone Idea (Vi) as its shares fell nearly 5% and it lags in 5G rollout. Vi faces challenges with subscriber churn and financial issues amidst this fierce competition.
Elon Musk's Starlink India entry scaring Indus Towers investors, stock down 8%
Indus Towers shares dropped 8% amid investor concerns over telecom giants Bharti Airtel and Jio partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink for satellite internet services, potentially disrupting the tower infrastructure business and intensifying competition in India's emerging satellite communications market.
Starlink’s India strategy to enhance, not disrupt telecom Sector: Gurmeet Chadha
Starlink has partnered with Airtel to provide satellite internet services in India, focusing on rural and remote areas. This move will complement existing terrestrial services rather than compete directly. Jio is also expected to bring Starlink's high-speed internet to its customers. The partnership is seen as a win-win situation for both Airtel and Starlink.
Stocks to buy, sell or Hold: Jefferies initiates coverage on Swiggy; Nuvama maintains reduce call on Tata Motors
Jefferies has started coverage on Swiggy with a 'HOLD' rating, acknowledging its strong market position in food delivery and quick commerce, but highlighting concerns about profitability.
Sensex jumps 250 points, Nifty tops 22,550 as RIL, Airtel offset losses in IT stocks
Indian benchmark indices started higher on Wednesday, driven by gains across most sectors excluding IT. The BSE Sensex rose 257.28 points with Tata Motors leading the gains, while Bharti Airtel surged on a partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer Starlink internet services in India.
Reliance Industries shares in focus as Jio collaborates with Elon Musk’s Starlink
Reliance Industries shares: Jio and SpaceX are exploring additional areas of collaboration, potentially involving technology sharing, infrastructure development, and integration with Jio's existing telecom network.
Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, PB Fintech, Infosys, Kaynes Technology, KPI Green
Packaged foods company Nestle has inked a partnership with real estate investment group Thakral Innovations as distribution partner for its luxury Nespresso boutiques in India.
EV manufacturer Ather said to move closer to $400 million IPO
Ather Energy Pvt., an Indian electric-scooter maker supported by Hero MotoCorp Ltd., is planning an IPO in Mumbai to raise around $400 million, targeting a valuation of about $1.6 billion. The offering, expected by early April, will include both primary and secondary shares, with some investors offloading stakes. Hero MotoCorp will not sell its shares.
Airtel, SpaceX join hands: How will Indians be able to log on to Musk’s Starlink internet services?
Bharti Airtel has partnered with SpaceX for the launch of Starlink satellite internet in India, pending SpaceX's authorization. The collaboration aims to provide Starlink equipment through Airtel’s stores, offer services to businesses, and connect rural areas. The deal follows a clash between telecom companies and Starlink over satellite spectrum pricing. TRAI is still deliberating on spectrum allocation.
Airtel, Elon Musk's SpaceX join forces to beam Starlink’s super-fast internet to India
Bharti Airtel has partnered with SpaceX to provide high-speed internet in India via Starlink satellites. This collaboration aims to serve remote areas and enhance Airtel's network using SpaceX’s technology. The partnership includes offering Starlink equipment through Airtel’s outlets and focusing on underserved communities. Meanwhile, Indian telecom firms call for fair satellite spectrum pricing.
Zepto weighs Indian AIF, founder buyback to up local ownership
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha is exploring options to increase domestic shareholding, including a $100-150 million founder-led buyback and an Indian AIF setup. These moves align with IPO plans, aiming to boost Indian ownership before filing draft papers.
Motilal Oswal bets on Bharti Hexacom for India growth story, initiates coverage with Rs 1,625 target
Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on Bharti Hexacom with a ‘buy’ rating and Rs 1,625 target, citing strong growth potential in wireless and broadband, market share gains, premiumization strategy, and lower capital misallocation risks compared to Bharti Airtel.
Bizarre or bold? Rs 40,000 one-legged jeans spark online debate: Netizens say they're perfect for unpredictable weather
One-legged jeans by French luxury label Coperni, retailing for $440, are trending on social media. The unconventional design has received mixed reactions. Fashion influencer Kristy Sarah examined the jeans on Instagram, while stylist Carson Kressley and other social media users expressed skepticism. Despite the controversy, stocks of the jeans are already sold out.
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