A few weeks back, something important slipped under the radar. India scrapped the 6% Equalization Levy, a digital ad tax meant to ensure global tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon paid at least some tax on revenue earned from Indian users. On paper, it looks like a diplomatic concession to the U.S. in ongoing… Continue reading India’s Urgent Need for Digital Sovereignty
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The Struggles of Coffee and Tea Chains in India: A Market Misalignment?
After a recent visit to Chaayos, where my wife and I noticed a severe lack of footfall, I became curious about its financials and how it manages to survive. A quick dive into the numbers revealed that Chaayos generated only ₹248 crore in revenue in FY24, with a mere 5% growth, while posting losses of… Continue reading The Struggles of Coffee and Tea Chains in India: A Market Misalignment?
Think Big, Think Practical: Guide to Indian startup success
In the 21st century, so far, no country comes close to China for the economic miracle it has undertaken. While this miracle can be attributed to the policies of that era and being on the right side of the US, there is still a lot to be learnt from how they approached things. Deng Xiaoping,… Continue reading Think Big, Think Practical: Guide to Indian startup success
Yash Tambawala 