The Decathlon Success Story: Beating Global Giants Like Nike and Adidas Written By Jaya Pathak Decathlon displaced big sports goods brands by building the world’s largest sporting goods retail footprint and a vertically integrated, private‑brand model that delivers desirable quality at sharper price points unlike other branded rivals. By 2024, Decathlon reached €16.2 billion in net sales with 1,817 outlets across 79 countries, creating a value proposition that challenge Nike, Adidas, and Puma on everyday affordability and accessibility rather than merely being a brand name. The scale advantage: Decathlon is the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, operating 1,817 stores across…
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How Paytm Made a Stunning Comeback in 2025: The Rs 75,223 Crore Story — By Business Connect Magazine Written By Jaya Pathak Context: From Stress to Stability Paytm didn’t have a good time in 2024 with some problems in its banking business and changes in its partnerships. So, in 2025, they decided to keep things simple—fix how the company works, make their products easier, and build strong relationships. This helped them bounce back, and now people and businesses trust them again. They handled *Rs 75,223 crore* in payments, showing they’re doing well again. Rebuilding Trust on Open Rails: The pivot…
IndiGo Airlines: The Secret Business Strategy That Dominates Indian Aviation Written By Jaya Pathak IndiGo became India’s dominant airline by pairing cost-discipline and punctuality with an asset‑light financing engine, enabling market‑leading scale, resilient profitability, and consistent network execution even amid industry shocks. The blueprint hinges on sale‑and‑leaseback aircraft financing, single‑minded operations, and a high‑frequency domestic network that now carries roughly two‑thirds of India’s flyers in many months of 2025. Scale and market leadership: By August 2025, IndiGo commanded 64.2% of India’s domestic market, holding above 63% every month that year, underscoring a scale moat that compresses unit costs and deepens…
The Real Story Behind Snapdeal’s 2025 Revival — From Near Collapse to Growth Written By Jaya Pathak 15 years of Reinvention: Founded in 2010 by Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, Snapdeal moved quickly from a daily deals site to a marketplace that is in line with the centre markets: consumers want dependable quality at reasonable prices. Rather than holding a brand name in metro, the company chose breadth, affordability, and access. That decision, taken early, has shaped its subsequent operating discipline and its distinctive place in the market in 2025. Positioning for “India Beyond Metros”: Snapdeal’s proposition is rooted in…
Rates of gold and silver in India as of October 27: Since the stratospheric rise that started in early August, gold saw its first weekly decline. Following the Dhanteras-Diwali spike, gold prices have plummeted throughout India. The price of 24K gold is around Rs 1.25 lakh in the majority of Indian cities. Compared to the October 18 levels, when 24K gold was selling for more than Rs 1.4 lakh, this is a significant drop. Gold Purity Price (per 10g) 24K ₹1,25,610 22K ₹1,15,140 18K ₹94,210 Information from Goodreturns According to the most recent Bloomberg statistics, the price of gold in…
Bollywood laments the death of legendary comic Satish Shah, who suffered from renal disease and died at the age of 74. Here is a look at his family, career, and projected net worth. He is well-known for his famous appearances in movies and television shows. On June 25, 1951, Satish Shah, whose full name is Satish Ravilal Shah, was born in Gujarat. His brother Natwar, sister Madhuri, and wife Madhu survive him. No information on any children is provided. Satish Shah reportedly left his wife, Madhu Shah, an estimated ₹5.5 crore in assets, according to major media sources. Madhu, the…
The schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral records in a number of states will be revealed by the Election Commission on Monday. The statement will start a process to update voter records in advance of Assembly elections, and it is anticipated to be made during a press event at 4:15 p.m. This comes after the SIR implementation strategy was finalized during internal meetings with state chief election officials. With an emphasis on states like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry that are getting ready for the 2026 Assembly elections, the revision attempts to guarantee voter…
As the world enters an age dominated by scientific breakthroughs and customized medical care, there is one firm leading the charge of pharmaceuticals innovation while mixing technology with perfect precision and therapeutic process. Yes, it is none other than Livkon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., a new-age health company dedicated to healthifying the world, making it safer and better. In a time when innovation in healthcare is changing the way we heal, live, and thrive, certain leaders aren’t only following the trend but shaping the future. One such pioneer is Mr. Shirish D. Ahirekar, the Managing Director of LIVKON PHARMACEUTICALS Group, which…
Despite steady growth in credit and deposits, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported an 11% decline in consolidated net profit for Q2FY26 as a result of increased provisions. Regarding media allegations that Kotak Bank was expressing interest in purchasing IDBI Bank and had carried out due diligence, the bank’s CEO, Ashok Vaswani, remained reticent. “We cannot and should not be commenting on any items that could or could not be in process.” According to Vaswani, the bank wants to grow and will consider both inorganic and organic possibilities. “As we are also expanding the business naturally, we assess every opportunity according to…
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) Shares Soar to 52-Week High of ₹267.70, Up 7% Amid Heavy Trading Volumes Shares of Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) surged 7% to hit a 52-week high of ₹267.70 on the BSE during Friday’s intra-day session, driven by strong buying interest and heavy volumes. Over the past two trading sessions, the state-owned shipping giant’s stock has rallied nearly 16%. As of 12:22 PM, SCI shares were trading 6% higher at ₹265.05, supported by a five-fold increase in average traded volumes. In contrast, the BSE Sensex was marginally lower by 0.14% at 84,436. A total of…
