Longreads
While Dixon and Kaynes wobble, Syrma quietly pulls ahead
The lesser known EMS company has been rewarded for its discipline and balance sheet strength. But its next leg of growth could be a test.
03 Sept 2026
At Air India Express, pilot troubles meet a leadership gap
As the low-cost carrier pushes through a compensation overhaul, the absence of a CEO is complicating a delicate moment.
02 Sept 2026
India’s growing gig economy saved Yulu. What next?
The e-bike rental startup has made the most of the country’s quick-commerce boom, fuelled by the pandemic lockdowns. Now it needs to step outside its comfort zone.
01 Sept 2026
SEBI’s closing auction norms run into derivatives wall, trigger chaos
A month on, CAS has only amplified volatility, manipulation and confusion rather than containing them.
31 Aug 2026
Fresh twist in the BharatPe-Centrum rift over Unity SFB’s warrants
The Rs 900 crore capital fight with BharatPe over the small finance bank could leave Centrum’s investors holding the loss.
30 Aug 2026
Ola’s cab business is running out of road
As Rapido and Uber pull ahead, falling traction and mounting financial stress leave Ola with few options.
27 Aug 2026
How an Indian startup cracked AI power with just $20 million
Barely two years after being founded and without even a finished product, Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors has been acquired by Germany’s Infineon. What’s the secret?
26 Aug 2026
VCs put $86 million into FirstClub. But is it venture fundable?
In less than two years, the instant delivery startup that puts quality above all else has attracted marquee VC investors, earning a valuation of $255 million. How far the niche bet will take it is anybody’s guess.
25 Aug 2026
Sudhir Sitapati’s exit unlikely to fix Godrej Consumer’s growth problem
The FMCG company has turned to Aasif Malbari for a reset, but a sluggish core, weak traction in new bets and tight promoter control remain hurdles.
24 Aug 2026
Will Atomberg become a consumer products company or a component maker?
As the smart fan maker gears up for an IPO, prospective investors could do with some clarity on what the company’s next phase of growth will look like.
23 Aug 2026
