Big Business

Nearly five years after being banned, the Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has made its return to the Indian market, thanks to a strategic partnership with Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man and chairman of Reliance Industries. The collaboration between Reliance and Shein has helped address previous concerns over data security, which...

In 2006, at an undisclosed location in Iraq, my convoy came under relentless ambush. The sheer intensity of the assault left us momentarily stunned. Our Patrol Leader (PL), overwhelmed by the chaos, froze, causing our convoy to halt directly in the enemy’s engagement area. Amid the confusion, one of our...

Acronis, a leader in cybersecurity and data protection, has unveiled alarming trends in its latest Cyberthreats Report, H2 2024: The Rise of AI-Driven Threats. The report highlights a sharp escalation in email-based cyberattacks, with incidents surging by 197% compared to the latter half of 2023. Between July and December 2024,...

Proto Inc., a pioneer in hologram and spatial computing technologies, has announced Todd Bouman as its new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment coincides with Founder David Nussbaum transitioning to the role of Chair, a move that allows him to continue shaping the company’s strategic direction while focusing on advancing hologram...

One New Zealand has announced that Greg Patchell will take over as CEO of its cybersecurity subsidiary, DEFEND. With extensive experience as a senior executive in the technology and telecommunications sectors, Patchell is a well-recognized figure in both public and private industries across New Zealand. His career includes several high-profile...

EQT AB has announced a leadership transition, appointing Per Franzén as its next CEO and Managing Partner, effective following the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on May 27, 2025. He will succeed Christian Sinding, who has overseen a period of unprecedented expansion, steering the firm’s market capitalization from approximately $7 billion at...

Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of P.D. Singh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for India, effective April 1, 2025. He will succeed Zarin Daruwala, who is set to retire on March 31, 2025. With nearly three decades of experience in banking and finance, Singh has held key leadership...

Financial services firm Navi Group has announced a major leadership transition, appointing new chief executive officers for its key entities, Navi Technologies and Navi Finserv. The restructuring sees Sachin Bansal stepping down as CEO of both companies to take on the role of executive chairman of Navi Group. New Leadership...

A central bank’s Assets Under Management (AUM) serve as a crucial indicator of a country’s financial health and economic stability. These assets, which include foreign exchange reserves, gold, government bonds, and other financial instruments, play a vital role in monetary policy, currency stabilization, and inflation management. For central banks, AUM...

Zeekr (NYSE: ZK) has finalized a strategic integration with Lynk & Co, marking a significant step toward forming a high-volume automotive powerhouse. With this merger, Zeekr’s CEO outlined ambitious product plans aimed at leveraging the combined strength of both brands to achieve an annual sales milestone of one million vehicles....