SYNOPSIS: Page Industries Limited turned Jockey into a premium innerwear brand, delivering ₹1,291 crore Q2FY26 revenue, 11% five-year CAGR, with ROE 48.5% and ROCE 59.4% through branding and distribution strength. Jockey, through Page Industries, shows how even a...
Synopsis: From February 1, 2026, cigarette prices in India are expected to rise sharply as higher excise duties of Rs. 2,050–Rs. 8,500 per 1,000 sticks are imposed along with 40 percent GST. Depending on length and type, prices may increase by Rs. 3–Rs. 5.5 per stick,...
Synopsis: Berkshire Hathaway, now worth $1.09 trillion, was Warren Buffett’s “worst investment” due to early emotional decisions and 20 years of struggling textile operations. Later, redirecting capital into high-quality businesses transformed it into a diversified,...
Synopsis: From regulatory turmoil to market dominance, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Rs 459 crore MCX bet delivered 1,754% returns in 11 years, riding India’s explosive commodity options growth and high-margin exchange economics. Long-term wealth creation often comes from...
Synopsis: Astra Microwave Products Ltd powers India’s missiles, radars, and satellites through RF subsystems, backed by a ₹1,916-crore order book, rising DII stake to 14.55%, and FY26 revenue guidance of ₹1,150–1,200 crore Astra Microwave does not manufacture...
Synopsis: Shares of Oracle Financial Services Software, Zen Technologies, and Praj Industries have fallen sharply this year, down between 42–63%, driven by stretched valuations, slowing revenue growth, weak order momentum, and investor profit booking, despite healthy...
Synopsis: The article looks at the $2.5 billion Coursera–Udemy merger and whether it could affect PhysicsWallah. With 81M learners and 250K courses globally, the merger sets high tech and learning standards, but PhysicsWallah’s 13.7M YouTube subscribers and 4.13M...
SYNOPSIS: IndiGo, India’s largest airline with a 65% market share and 434 aircraft, faces operational and climatic challenges with over 5,000 December cancellations, Rs. 1,100 crore refunds and fog disruptions, pressuring revenue, margins and customer trust. India’s...
Synopsis: Despite links to cancers and 191% higher infant mortality, India allows PFAS with minimal regulation, while Europe bans them after 14.3% teenagers exceeded safety limits across water and food. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to...
