Startup Originals Team- January 3, 2026
Startup Originals TeamGST Collections Rise 6.1% to ₹1.75 Lakh Crore in December, Boosted by Festive Demand
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections recorded steady growth in December, rising 6.1% year-on-year to ₹1.75 lakh crore, reflecting resilient economic activity across sectors. The uptick was supported by…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 3, 2026
Kotak Securities’ ₹40 Crore Transfer Error Turns Into High-Stakes Trading Incident
In a startling incident that has caught the attention of India’s financial markets, Kotak Securities accidentally transferred ₹40 crore into the trading account of a derivatives trader, Gajanan Rajguru. The…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 2, 2026
From Tempo Driver to Airline Founder: The Inspiring Startup Journey Behind Shankh Air
India’s startup ecosystem has seen many remarkable stories, but few are as powerful as that of Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, the founder of Shankh Air. Once earning his livelihood as a…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 2, 2026
LIC Suffers ₹11,500 Crore Notional Loss After Sharp ITC Share Price Decline
India’s largest insurer, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), has seen the value of its holdings take a significant hit after shares of ITC fell sharply over two trading sessions….
- Startup Originals Team
- January 2, 2026
Zomato and Blinkit See Record Orders Amid Nationwide Pay Protests, Deepinder Goyal Responds
Food delivery and quick-commerce platforms Zomato and Blinkit reported record-high order volumes even as delivery partners across several cities staged protests over earnings and working conditions. Addressing the situation, Zomato…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 1, 2026
AI Will Keep Getting Better: Geoffrey Hinton Warns of a Possible Jobless Boom by 2026
Artificial Intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and while it is driving productivity and profits, it may also trigger widespread disruption in the global job market. AI pioneer Geoffrey…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 1, 2026
He Rejected Millions to Keep It Free: The Quiet Genius Behind VLC Media Player
In a tech world driven by valuations, exits, and relentless monetisation, Jean-Baptiste Kempf chose a path few dare to take. Instead of chasing profits, he protected a principle, that essential…
- Startup Originals Team
- December 31, 2025
Mumbai Company Faces Backlash After Banning Job Applicants Living in Rented Flats and PGs
A Mumbai-based firm has sparked widespread outrage on social media after a hiring policy surfaced that allegedly disqualifies job candidates who live in rented accommodations or paying guest (PG) facilities….
- Startup Originals Team
- December 31, 2025
India’s Economy Marks a “Goldilocks Moment” in 2025 with High Growth, Low Inflation and Strong Jobs Gains
The Government of India on 29 December 2025 described 2025 as a defining year for the nation’s economic growth, highlighting a rare combination of robust GDP expansion, falling inflation, rising…
- Startup Originals Team
- December 31, 2025
From Hand-Delivered Orders to a Global Food Giant: The Remarkable Success Story of DoorDash
DoorDash’s journey is a powerful example of how solving a small, real-world problem can lead to building a massive global business. Founded by Tony Xu, Stanley Tang, Andy Fang, and…