When Reliance and Amazon went shopping at Big Bazaar
Big Bazaar was India's largest retail chain, sitting on a mountain of debt. Covid dealt a major blow to its operations. Reliance Industries stepped in to help, but Amazon obstructed the transaction due to an old deal it had struck with the Future Group.It was one of the most sensational corporate battles, but did anyone win?
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Starbucks Vs CCD | Whatsapp Vs WeChat | First movers vs Challengers
How could Starbucks improve over CCD's offering? How could Ola and Uber improve over Hertz and Wings Radio cabs? Newcomers or challenger brands bettered the offerings of pioneers in their fields and made them bigger than the pioneers. But there have been instances of pioneers nearly monopolising their categories. For example, WhatsApp has only grown its market share with a moat difficult to break.
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Muhurat Trading and New Beginnings
Know the history and customs behind Muhurat trading, and why the Muhurat trading of 2025 is different.
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The world's best restaurants may not have a Michelin Star, do you know why?
It is interesting how a tyre company became an authority on rating restaurants worldwide. The connection feels unusual, but once you know the story, it seems almost obvious. Did you know that many restaurants may not get a Michelin Star, but a consolation prize of sorts? It is a cute tag, to say the least.
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Hyrox - Can cultural trends spark investment ideas?
Two companies, Concept2 and Centr, have long-standing agreements to supply equipment for Hyrox training and events worldwide. As Hyrox slowly becomes a cultural phenomenon, its suppliers stand to gain from the growing demand. There have been many similar parallels where cultural and subcultural trends have spurred demands for unlikely businesses.
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