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Gender Diversity Gap Persists in India's Top Corporate Roles
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (275+ words) Whalesbook The conversation regarding gender diversity in corporate India has intensified following remarks by former PepsiCo chairman Indra Nooyi about the role of meritocracy in career progression While India has celebrated the success of prominent female business leaders, official data…...
Tech Mahindra Q1 Profit Expected to Rise Over 40% on Large Deals
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (248+ words) Whalesbook Tech Mahindra is preparing to announce its financial results for the first quarter of the 2027 fiscal year on July 16 Market analysts are projecting a strong performance, with expectations of a year-on-year profit after tax increase exceeding 40% This anticipated growth…...
Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Fund Remains Only Option For New International SIPs
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (267+ words) Whalesbook The options for Indian investors looking to add global exposure through mutual funds have shrunk significantly As of July 15, 2026, the Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Fund of Fund is the only scheme still accepting new Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) registrations…...
Gold Investment Demand Hits 82 Tonnes in Q1 2026 Amid Price Rally
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (340+ words) Whalesbook Indiaâs gold market is undergoing a significant transformation as record-high prices reshape consumer behavior With 24-carat gold prices climbing toward â¹1.45 lakh per 10 grams, a sharp increase from the previous year, Indian households are increasingly prioritizing gold as…...
Indian Firms Struggle to Scale AI Beyond Pilot Projects: BCG
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (278+ words) Whalesbook Indian companies are investing heavily in artificial intelligence for marketing, yet many are falling short in translating these efforts into measurable business outcomes A new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that while Indian Chief Marketing Officers…...
New ITR Rules For F&O Traders: Turnover Disclosure Explained
20+ min ago (269+ words) Whalesbook Starting with the Assessment Year 2026-27, the government has introduced stricter reporting requirements for traders involved in Futures and Options (F&O) Taxpayers must now provide specific details regarding their F&O turnover and the resulting gains or losses within their…...
OpenAI Researcher Plans $2B AI Drug Discovery Startup
29+ min ago (268+ words) Whalesbook Miles Wang, a researcher previously associated with OpenAIâs initiatives in scientific discovery, is set to launch a new venture aimed at using artificial intelligence to modernize drug discovery Reports indicate that the startup is in early discussions to…...
IKEA Plans ₹20,000 Crore India Expansion to Reach Profitability
36+ min ago (249+ words) Whalesbook IKEA India is preparing for a major operational shift, announcing a â¹20,000 crore investment aimed at capturing a larger portion of the growing Indian home furniture market By moving away from its traditional strategy of large, suburban destination stores,…...
Singapore High Court Denies Byju Raveendran Plea to Suspend Jail Term
36+ min ago (281+ words) Whalesbook The Singapore High Court has declined to stay the six-month civil contempt sentence imposed on Byju Raveendran, the founder of the edtech firm Byjuâs This ruling, delivered on July 9, 2026, lifts the temporary relief that had previously protected the…...
SpiceJet Reports ₹1,138 Crore Loss As Fleet Shrinks
39+ min ago (282+ words) Whalesbook SpiceJet is currently navigating a period of significant operational and financial difficulty, reflected in a sharp decline in its fleet size and rising flight delays Official data from May indicates that 15.75% of the airlineâs flights were delayed by…...