The combined market valuation of eight of the top 10 valued firms eroded by ₹2.07 lakh crore last week. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Bharti Airtel were the worst hit, with TCS' market valuation falling by ₹56,279.35 crore to ₹11,81,450.30 crore and Bharti Airtel's valuation declining by ₹54,483.62 crore to ₹10,95,887.62 crore. BSE Sensex had dropped 932.42 points last week.

An Indian woman, who recently moved to US with the same company where she has worked for past seven years, listed ways in which American corporate life is different from India. She said employees mostly eat lunch alone, schedule even coffee breaks and don't form deep bonds with colleagues. "Very relatable for me," a user replied. "Not true," said another.

A CSR project provides a range of entrepreneurial opportunities to underprivileged women. These women are provided with financial assistance through loans and grants, as well as strong market linkages to ensure long-term sustenance. The aim is to provide women with opportunities to earn independent incomes, helping to strengthen their position as decision-makers in their families and communities.

CSR programme 'Certified Ophthalmic Paramedic (COP)' addresses the shortage of trained paramedics in the eye care sector. The project supports 12th-pass girls in a 2-year course at a Charitable Eye Hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, offering career opportunities in hospitals, clinics, and optical stores. Eye surgeries for the underprivileged are also being supported through the CSR project.

Billionaire Anil Agarwal's mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd nearly quadrupled its donations to the BJP, contributing ₹97 crore in FY25, according to its latest annual report. The company had donated ₹26 crore to the party in FY24. On the other hand, its donations to the Congress have reportedly been reduced significantly from ₹49 crore in FY24 to ₹10 crore in FY25.

A Reddit user, claiming to be an ex-Microsoft employee, said he isn't "completely broke" despite being laid-off. The Delhi resident, who lives with three family members, claimed he earns ₹1.6 lakh/month from seven rental properties, dividends and bank investments while spending ₹85,000-90,000/month. He said he doesn't want to return to a job as it was "stressful" and gave him "nightmares".

India’s consumer market shows sharp urban-rural divide. Urban buyers seek innovative, value-driven products from startups, while rural shoppers prefer trusted, affordable brands. For small businesses, urban markets favour experimentation & online presence, whereas rural areas demand reliability, low prices, and strong distribution. Tailored strategies can unlock growth in both contrasting markets.

Zed Black, led by Ankit and Anshul Agrawal, has become a Harvard Business School case study. Backed by MS Dhoni, the incense brand showcases how cultural roots, smart branding, and MSME innovation drive global success. From Madhya Pradesh to over 40 countries, Zed Black inspires Indian entrepreneurs to blend tradition and modernity for worldwide recognition.

Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) condemned accusations blaming pilots that emerged after AAIB's preliminary report on Air India crash. "We're deeply disturbed by speculative narratives emerging....particularly the reckless and unfounded insinuation of pilot suicide," ICPA said. "Invoking such a serious allegation based on incomplete...information is...deeply insensitive," it added.

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India and Iceland, though geographically distant, share a common spirit of innovation and positive energy. Sharing details about his Iceland visit on X, he called it fruitful and productive, concluding with a dinner hosted by Iceland's Deputy Permanent Secretary of State, Bergdis Ellertsdottir.