For years, luggage in India was a pure utility purchase. You bought something sturdy, affordable, and that was it. But over the last few years, a new set of direct-to-consumer brands has started to change that narrative. These startups are building for a very different traveller. Younger, more frequent, more design-conscious, and far more particular about what they carry. From …

Self-Help Groups (SHGs) hold a historical significance in India’s informal workforce growth. They have been instrumental in bringing communities together to unlock financial inclusion and agency. However, the conversation today is shifting from them being just lending-management systems to structured pathways that enable women to participate effectively in the economy. This transition has not happened organically. It has required access …

India is borrowing like never before, and a new generation is leading the way. Gen Z accounts for 41% of new-to-credit consumers in India today, and over 65% of borrowers on NBFC fintech platforms are between the ages of 26 and 35. Digital loans can be approved in minutes through a smartphone, and 6.4 crore personal loans were disbursed through …

National, April 27, 2026: As the IPL fever grips the country, Swiggy (NSE: SWIGGY/BSE: 544285), India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, today announced an association with veteran cricketer, Dinesh Karthik, celebrating the inseparable bond between sports fans and their favorite meals. Swiggy also rolled out a humorous digital film starring cricketer Dinesh Karthik, showcasing how “ordering in on Swiggy” is now …

India’s healthcare system faces a pivotal moment driven by rising demand, unequal access and increasing patient expectations occurring simultaneously as technology advances rapidly. Digital health has moved beyond a minor component of healthcare to a primary method of delivering, managing and expanding care. Technology is facilitating the completion of voids in the healthcare system throughout the healthcare value chain. Leaders …

The #PoVDocument highlights a shift toward decentralised, consent-driven identity models India, April 27, 2026: The Digi Yatra Foundation, in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India, has released a joint #PoVDocument titled “Self-Sovereign Identity and the Future of Digital Trust”. The study presents an overview of how digital identity systems must evolve to meet rising demands for privacy, security, …

India, 27 April 2026: Bajaj Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurers, has announced the launch of the Bajaj Life Young Achiever Plan, a child insurance solution that combines wealth creation with comprehensive protection for a child’s future goals. Designed to help parents build a guaranteed financial corpus through a child insurance plan, the solution ensures that key child milestones …

Four-time qualifiers return to the global tournament to compete for ~INR 4.7 crore prize pool in San Francisco from August 28-30 Mumbai, April 27, 2026: S8UL, a global name in esports and gaming content, has once again cemented its status as India’s leading Pokémon UNITE team by winning the India Qualifier of the Pokémon UNITE World Championship Series 2026. With the victory, the …

~Travellers can now plan and book complex, multi-destination trips across cities and countries in a single chat National, 27th April 2026: Yatra Online Limited (Yatra), one of India’s leading online travel companies, today announced a major upgrade to its AI-powered travel assistant, DIYA, making it the world’s first AI assistant capable of planning and booking dynamic multi-city travel itineraries across destinations, cities, …

From the US to Germany, rising international enrolments are strengthening labour markets and public revenues. London April, 2026: Study abroad is no longer just a trend in education. It has become one of the most powerful drivers of economic growth globally. The countries attracting the highest number of international students are often the same ones leading global economic output. According …