Author: Subham Singh
Subham Singh
Hi, I’m Subham Singh, a journalist with a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of business. At News Networks India, I specialize in bridging the gap between news and insights that matter to entrepreneurs, companies, and industry leaders. With years of experience engaging directly with business owners and corporate leaders, I bring a unique perspective to my reporting. My work often focuses on uncovering trends, analyzing strategies, and sharing stories that inspire and inform. Whether it’s breaking news, in-depth business insights, or exclusive interviews, my goal is to provide value to readers who want to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced world. Beyond journalism, I enjoy building meaningful connections with industry professionals, exploring innovative ideas, and keeping an eye on emerging market trends. I firmly believe that understanding business is not just for professionals but for everyone striving to grow and succeed.
Designs by Payal Singhal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Design has been an intrinsic part of Payal Singhal’s life, for as long as she can remember. Today, the Mumbai born-and-bred fashion designer is known for giving a contemporary spin to traditional Indian crafts with her eponymous label. Think leather strips used like gota patti, kurtas paired with jogger pants and saris reimagined as jumpsuits. Though her brand turns 25 this year, her journey with fashion began long before her label.Back to the startPayal’s grandfather JP Singhal was a renowned painter and photographer while her father Dinesh Singhal owned fashion retail…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized its biggest-ever cryptocurrency worth Rs 1,646 crore as part of a “mega” money laundering investigation into a fraud investment scheme where numerous depositors were duped in the name of securities investment, official sources said.The Ahmedabad office of the federal probe agency has also seized Rs 13.50 lakh in cash, an SUV and a number of digital devices after it concluded a fresh round of searches on Saturday in the case related to “fraudulent” and unregistered offering and sale of securities in the form of investments through ‘BitConnect lending program’.The ED case, filed under the Prevention…
Kunal Malani, CFO of Samvardhana Motherson International said the impact of tariffs will be minimal due to pass-through elements in customer-nominated parts and commodities.About 18% of Motherson’s revenue comes from the US and 4% from Mexico.Malani talked about the company’s global local strategy, which means they manufacture products in the same regions where they sell them. “So, it is not that we are importing, or exporting too much of our parts. Having said so, there are commodities which move in and out, and commodities in general are passed through in most of the world,” he said. Motherson operates in 45…
Vicky Kaushal’s epic drama ‘Chhaava’ has taken the box office by storm, registering a record-breaking opening of ₹31 crore on February 14, 2025. This makes it the biggest opener of the year so far, surpassing ‘Sky Force’ (₹15.30 crore) and ‘Gully Boy’ (₹19.40 crore on Valentine’s Day 2019). Despite mixed reviews, the Laxman Utekar directorial continues to perform well, with audiences praising the performances of Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna.While Vicky Kaushal leads the film as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, his paycheck also stands out. According to Koimoi reports, the actor was paid a whopping Rs 10 crore, nearly…
Wheat crop ready for harvest in a farmer’s field near Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada September 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters China issued guidelines on Friday to promote biotech cultivation, focusing on gene-editing tools and developing new wheat, corn, and soybean varieties, as part of efforts to ensure food security and boost agriculture technology.The 2024-2028 plan aims to achieve “independent and controllable” seed sources for key crops, with a focus to cultivate high-yield, multi-resistant wheat, corn and high-oil, high-yield soybean and rapeseed varieties.The move comes as China intensifies efforts to boost domestic yields of key crops like soybeans to reduce reliance…
Footwear major Khadim India Limited is expecting to complete the demerger of its distribution business by March 2025 with a subsequent listing in the bourses by May, an official said on Monday (February 17, 2025).The company is also exploring quick commerce partnerships with platforms like Zepto for utility products such as school shoes and EVA slippers to boost sales, he said.The Kolkata-based footwear maker had earlier announced the decision to carve out its distribution business and manufacturing activities into KSR Footwear Limited (KFL) to improve margins and valuations.“The demerger is pending before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). An order…
Two giant white terracotta lions stand guard at the doorway. As I step in, the late afternoon sun’s rays spin a swerving web of light from the chandelier above. Via a stairway leading down, a montage of bright red poppies on the side wall, I arrive at the landing, awash in crimson, more mirrors and a headless mannequin in red, cheekily perched upon the table. I gasp. Ritu beri in her expansive office overlooking the greens | Photo Credit: Ashay Phadke The sound of gushing water from a fountain near a vintage statue invites my gaze to fall upon the…
OpenAI on Friday rejected a $97.4 billion (roughly Rs. 8,45,768 crore) bid from a consortium led by billionaire Elon Musk for the ChatGPT maker, saying the startup is not for sale and that any future bid would be disingenuous.The unsolicited approach is Musk’s latest attempt to block the startup he co-founded with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — but later left — from becoming a for-profit firm, as it looks to secure more capital and stay ahead in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race.”OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously rejected Mr. Musk’s latest attempt to disrupt his competition. Any potential reorganisation of OpenAI will strengthen our nonprofit and its mission to ensure AGI…
The political debate over the National Education Policy (NEP) has heated up again in Tamil Nadu. This came after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the state would not get its funds unless it fully implemented the NEP, including the three-language policy.Pradhan stated that funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme would not be released for the state unless the state government accepted the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. The education minister was speaking to reporters at the inauguration of Varanasi’s Kashi Tamil Sangamam, The New Indian Express reported.He further accused the DMK government of acting for political reasons and questioned…
Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna starrer ‘Chhaava’ released in cinemas on Friday and became the biggest opener of 2025. Meanwile, the film saw tremendous growth over the weekend. Infact, on Sunday, the film had the biggest ever single-day collection in Maharashtra, beating the collection of Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ on Day 4.The film is based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj with Vicky getting into his shoes. Rashmika plays his wife Yesubai. Thus, it was expected that the movie will perform the best in Maharashtra circuit, which it did. On Saturday, the collection of the film was Rs 37 crore while…