Fortress Prepares to Offload Majestic Wine
Fortress Investment Group is preparing to sell Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, which it acquired in 2019 for £95 million. Rothschild will manage the sales process, with a formal auction expected early next year and no price guidance disclosed. Majestic operates over 200 stores and employs more than 1,000 staff, having expanded through acquisitions like Vagabond Wines and Enotria, which drove its best Christmas sales yet. The chain faces a fragile consumer environment marked by cost‑of‑living pressures and tax uncertainties.
The $5 Lottery Ticket that Changed How I Think About Funding
The author recounts how a $5 lottery ticket highlighted the gamble inherent in traditional venture capital financing. After narrowly avoiding bankruptcy, his company grew from $5 million to $100 million, and later he scaled Sinch to $3 billion in revenue, only to experience...
Flipkart Group CFO Sriram Venkataraman to Step Down Amid IPO Preparations
Flipkart announced that Group CFO Sriram Venkataraman will step down after a decade, remaining temporarily to aid transition. Marketplace CFO Ravi Iyer will assume interim oversight of the finance function. The change aligns with Flipkart’s accelerated preparations for a domestic...
Scott Kirby Is Making A Big Bet As Oil Spikes—Could It Finally Push United Past Delta?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced an aggressive growth plan despite oil prices climbing toward $175 per barrel, committing to take delivery of about 120 new aircraft this year and expanding hub infrastructure, especially at Newark. United’s cash reserves are...
Kew Green CEO Outlines Strategy to Lead Sector
David Taylor, newly appointed CEO of Kew Green Hotels, unveiled a five‑year growth strategy centered on team alignment and a performance‑based framework. He highlighted recent cost‑saving measures, including long‑term energy contracts locked in through 2027, and pledged to visit every hotel...
Indriya Eyes 100-Plus Stores as Aditya Birla Jewellery Brand Bets on Fashion Credentials
Indriya, the Aditya Birla Group’s jewellery label, is accelerating its retail footprint from more than 55 stores to a projected 100‑plus locations, with a goal of surpassing 75 stores by the end of March. The brand is shifting its marketing mix...
West Asia Conflict May Trigger Global Inflation Shock if Disruptions Spread; India Relatively Insulated: SBI Research
SBI Research warns that an expanding West Asia conflict could reignite global inflation by disrupting energy markets, trade routes and supply chains. While the immediate price impact may be modest, prolonged hostilities risk broader macro‑economic fallout. India appears relatively insulated...
Discover RChilli Custom AI Agents for Oracle Recruiting Cloud
RChilli announced the rollout of custom AI agents tailored for Oracle Recruiting Cloud, showcased at the Oracle AI World Tour in London on March 24, 2026. The agents embed advanced parsing, matching and workflow automation directly into Oracle’s talent acquisition...
Exclusive: Exponent Energy Raising $20 Mn in an Extended Series B
Exponent Energy announced an extended Series B round that will raise Rs 182 crore ($20 million), co‑led by 360 One and TDK Ventures, with participation from existing backers. The funding lifts the post‑money valuation by roughly 56% to about Rs 1.25‑1.30 billion. Revenue surged 80% to Rs 30.2 crore...
Pep Technologies Cuts Losses 81% in FY25; Hyphen Drives Growth, mCaffeine Stalls
Pep Technologies posted a 23% rise in operating revenue to Rs 237.5 crore in FY25, while cutting its net loss by 81% to Rs 18 crore. The growth was driven almost entirely by its Hyphen brand, which surged over 6.5‑times to cross...
Do All Business Need PR? A Startup Perspective on Timing, Value, and Approach
Public relations is often postponed until a startup secures funding or traction, but the article argues that PR should be considered early to shape perception, clarify messaging, and build credibility. In the nascent stage, PR acts as a tool for...
Qatar Eyes 10% Stake in Italy’s Golden Goose, Corriere Says
Qatar Investment Authority is preparing to acquire roughly a 10% stake in Italian sneaker brand Golden Goose, according to Corriere della Sera. The move follows HSG’s December acquisition of a majority stake from Permira, which valued Golden Goose at just...
Perfios FY25: Profit Soars 46% To ₹104 Cr, Revenue Crosses ₹700 Cr
Bengaluru‑based fintech SaaS unicorn Perfios posted a 46% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹104.3 cr for FY25. Operating revenue grew 20% to ₹669.5 cr, with total income of ₹708.5 cr after other income. SaaS services accounted for over 95% of revenue, while...
India & China “Bypass” Iran’s Near-Blockade of Strait of Hormuz; Secure Exceptions as Oil Traffic Drops By 95%
Iran has effectively sealed the Strait of Hormuz, slashing daily oil‑tanker traffic by roughly 95% since early March 2026. The closure has pushed crude prices above $100 a barrel and disrupted about 20% of global oil and LNG flows. Despite...
The Sleep Company Signs MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador
The Sleep Company has appointed cricket legend MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador, launching the "India Vs Peaceful Sleep" campaign to spotlight chronic sleep deprivation and promote eight hours of quality rest, backed by its patented Smartgrid mattress technology. In parallel,...
Global Markets to Remain Driven by West Asia Conflict, Fed Neutral Guidance Reflects Uncertainty: Report
Global markets remain dominated by the West Asia conflict, keeping risk aversion high across asset classes. The Federal Reserve held policy rates steady, offering only modest guidance for 25‑basis‑point cuts in 2026 and 2027, and emphasized a data‑dependent stance. Elevated...
Don't Panic, Stay Invested: NSE's Harish Ahuja Advices Retail Investors Amid Global Market Volatility
Harish K. Ahuja, head of sustainability at NSE, urged retail investors to stay calm amid a 7‑10% global market correction tied to geopolitical tensions. He emphasized that India’s fundamentals—strong GDP growth, low inflation, and robust industrial activity—remain solid despite short‑term...
Exclusive: WeRize to Raise Rs 64 Cr From Existing Investors
Full‑stack fintech WeRize is raising Rs 64 crore (~$6.9 million) through convertible equity, with Sony Innovation Fund contributing Rs 46 crore and 3one4 Capital Rs 18 crore. The capital will fund general operations, working‑capital needs, capital expenditures, and geographic expansion. WeRize, founded by former Lendingkart executives, serves...
TECNO Partners with Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026 Helmet Branding Deal
TECNO Mobile has secured a branding partnership with Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026, placing its logo on the back of the team’s helmets. The deal expands the #TECNOGotYourBack platform into a high‑visibility, live‑broadcast environment. It also includes a slate...
Should BA’s Domestic Flight Network Be Driven by Potential Avios Credit Card Sign-Ups?
A recent analysis of ex‑AA CEO Doug Parker’s comments shows American Airlines lost market share by ignoring local co‑branded credit‑card revenue when trimming routes in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. In the U.S., airline‑issued cards generate billions, and the...
FPIs Pull Out ₹35,475 Cr This Week From Indian Markets, March Outflows Hit ₹88,180 Cr
Foreign portfolio investors withdrew ₹35,475 crore from Indian equities this week, taking March’s cumulative outflow to ₹88,180 crore – the highest monthly net withdrawal recorded in 2026. The sell‑off accelerated after a Monday outflow of ₹10,827 crore and ended with a Friday dump...
Iran Ready to Let Japanese Vessels Transit Hormuz, Kyodo Reports
Iran has signaled willingness to permit Japanese‑flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a key conduit for global oil shipments. The offer follows phone talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Japanese officials amid heightened tensions from the...
HUL's Not in Talks to Divest Food Biz
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) publicly denied any talks to divest its foods business, even as parent Unilever is in exclusive discussions with McCormick after receiving an offer for the global unit. The foods division, which includes Knorr, Horlicks and market‑leading tea,...
Kudlow - Friday, March 20
Larry Kuddown hosts Fox Business' "Kudlow" on March 20, delivering a 36‑minute episode that examines domestic and global economic policies. The program features real‑time market analysis, fiscal and monetary commentary, and interviews with industry experts. It airs on the Fox...
Modern Retail Podcast: AI-Generated Review Summaries Could Upend Online Shopping
Generative AI is now creating condensed summaries of customer reviews that appear in AI‑powered search results such as Gemini, ChatGPT and Rufus. The Modern Retail Podcast discusses how these bot‑written snippets reshape product discovery and can strip essential context from...
US-Iran War Effect: S&P 500 Lost over $1 Trillion Market Cap Last Week, Crashes 5.83% in One Month
The S&P 500 slipped more than 2.5% last week, erasing over $1 trillion in market capitalisation as fears of a US‑Iran war intensified. In the past month the index has fallen 5.83%, wiping out roughly $3 trillion. The benchmark also broke below its...
EWZ: The Case For Brazilian Equities In 2026
Analysts upgrade iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) to BUY, citing the central bank’s monetary easing and expanding trade ties with China and the EU. The fund offers a 4.2% dividend yield and stands to benefit from the upcoming EU‑Mercosur free‑trade...
EWZ: The Case For Brazilian Equities In 2026
FinHeim Research rates the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) a BUY, citing anticipated monetary easing and expanding trade ties with China and the EU. The fund trades at $35.06, offers a 4.22% dividend yield and holds $9.3 B in assets, positioning...
Kinsale Capital: Strong Business Fundamentals Support Upgrade To Strong Buy At Lower Price
Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) has been upgraded to Strong Buy as its underwriting discipline and profitability remain solid despite a soft insurance market. The insurer posted a 71.7% combined ratio and a 26% return on equity, outpacing peers. Valuation has...
Kaelis Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Kaelis announced a reshuffle of its senior leadership, naming Cato Rabines as the new Chief Commercial Officer and promoting Charlene Heitz and Inés Serra to Regional Director roles in China and EMA & Rail respectively. The changes take effect immediately and are designed...
Nordeco Urged to Block Davao Light’s Takeover of Assets
Nordeco, a long‑standing electric cooperative in Davao, retains franchise rights until 2028 on the mainland and 2033 on Samal Island, giving it legal standing to challenge Davao Light’s asset takeover. A recent court ruling granted Davao Light temporary possession of...
Hormuz Shock Hits India's Oil Lifeline
India’s crude oil imports plunged 23% in the first half of March as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed, sharply curtailing Gulf deliveries. Refiners responded by nearly doubling purchases from Russia, which now accounts for about 44% of total imports,...
Blackstone Private Credit Fund Has First Monthly Loss Since 2022
Blackstone’s flagship private‑credit vehicle, BCRed, recorded a 0.4% loss in February, marking its first monthly decline since September 2022. The $83 billion fund had delivered flat performance for the first two months of 2026 after an 8% gain in 2025. Blackstone...
HubSpot vs Salesforce, NetSuite & Marketo Total Cost of Ownership Guide
HubSpot’s unified platform delivers the lowest total cost of ownership compared with Salesforce, NetSuite, and Marketo. The guide highlights that HubSpot eliminates the need for expensive admin staff, costly add‑ons, and lengthy implementation projects. Salesforce’s modular pricing and required specialists...
Veteran-Turned Tik-Tok Star Appears on ABC's 'Shark-Tank' To Share 'Remento'
Navy veteran and TikTok personality "Patriotic Kenny" appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank" to showcase Remento, a digital storytelling platform that turns recorded video and audio memories into hardcover books with QR-linked media. Remento announced it has surpassed one million user‑generated...
AI Tool of the Week: This Google Tool Builds Ads, Photos, and Videos From Your Brand DNA
Google has unveiled Pomelli, an AI-driven tool that converts a brand’s website into a full‑stack marketing engine. By analyzing a brand’s DNA, Pomelli automatically creates Instagram posts, Facebook ads, product photos, and short videos within minutes. The service eliminates the...
The Smartest Minds in AI Just Learned the World’s Most Valuable F-Word
The article argues that the most valuable "F‑word" for AI leaders today is funding, a shift highlighted by a 2024 Slack message from Anthropic engineer Boris Cherny showcasing a new internal tool. Since that moment, AI firms have entered a...
Cambodia Boosts Fuel Imports From Singapore, Malaysia
Cambodia is ramping up fuel imports from Singapore and Malaysia to offset shortages triggered by the ongoing Middle‑East conflict. After a peak where roughly one‑third of its 6,300 stations temporarily closed, closures have fallen to 5.77 %. Imports of gasoline and...
January CEO Exits Third-Highest on Record
CEO turnover surged in January 2026, with 209 departures—a 40% jump from December and the third‑highest January total since Challenger began tracking in 2002. While overall exits fell 6% year‑over‑year, public‑company CEOs saw a 47% increase, reaching 53 departures. The...
FCA Highlights Risks when Dealing with Unregulated Lenders
The FCA reminded regulated firms to conduct proper due diligence when dealing with unregulated lenders, safe‑custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies, known as Annex 1 firms. About 1,200 Annex 1 firms are registered solely for anti‑money‑laundering (AML) purposes and are...
Our Underappreciated International Reserve System
The latest NBER paper shows a pronounced shift in the composition of global foreign‑exchange reserves. The U.S. dollar’s share slipped below 57% in Q3 2025, while gold overtook the euro to become the second‑largest reserve asset. Central banks are diversifying into...
Starz Cutting 7 Percent of Staff
Starz announced a 7% workforce reduction, affecting fewer than 40 employees, as it continues to reshape after its 2025 spinoff from Lionsgate. The cuts are part of a broader effort to reallocate resources toward a pure‑play streaming model and lower...
Monet and Van Gogh Masterpieces Hit the Shampoo Aisle
Dove unveiled a limited‑edition hair‑care collection called “The Art of Repair,” featuring reproductions of Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt and Vincent Van Gogh masterpieces. The shampoo, conditioner and serum are sold exclusively through Walmart, with packaging designed to echo gallery settings. Dove frames the line...
Federal Reserve Orders External Review of 2023 Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
The Federal Reserve announced a third‑party review of the March 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapse, citing evidence of supervisory and management failures dating back to 2022. Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said the external audit will examine all events...
Central Banking for Open Economies in a Changed World
The Peterson Institute for International Economics convened a high‑level panel of central bank governors from New Zealand, Spain, Korea and Switzerland to examine open‑economy monetary policy in a rapidly shifting financial and geopolitical climate. Moderated by former Bank of Ireland governor...
The Realities of Economic Security
The Peterson Institute for International Economics hosted a live discussion titled “The Realities of Economic Security,” moderated by Anjali Bhatt. Experts Warwick McKibbin, Cullen Hendrix, and Jacob Funk Kirkegaard presented macroeconomic scenarios on the Middle East conflict, commodity‑supply vulnerabilities, and Europe’s policy dilemma between...
New Fed Rules Crack Down on Temp Worker Exploitation
Canada’s federal Labour Code will be amended in early 2026 to ban wage differentials between temporary agency workers and permanent employees performing substantially the same duties, outlaw agency placement fees and “no‑hire” clauses, and extend equal‑pay protections to part‑time staff....
Trump Signals Endgame in Iran, Says Hormuz Security Will Fall on ‘Nations Who Use It’
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. operations against Iran are nearing completion and that the United States will step back from directly policing the Strait of Hormuz. He said the waterway will be guarded by nations that use it, with...
3 Reasons Now Is the Best Time to Centralize Treasury Operations
Businesses are moving toward centralized treasury operations as fragmented systems impede real‑time cash visibility and risk assessment. Volatile interest rates, supply‑chain shocks, and currency instability now shift financial positions within hours, making delayed insight strategically dangerous. Advances in AI and...
U. Of Kansas Faculty and Students Voted No Confidence in the Chancellor. Or Did They?
Faculty and students at the University of Kansas completed an online poll in which roughly 80% expressed no confidence in Chancellor Douglas Girod. The university administration dismissed the poll as an informal, unscientific straw‑vote, pointing to verification gaps and limited...