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In 2009, a video of a flight attendant went viral. It was a rap song. The attendant was doing a safety briefing. But instead of simply speaking the safety instructions, he sang them. The rap song included all necessary safety details while also throwing in a few small quips and digs at competitors. Read more 👇

Domestic travel in India remains highly concentrated. Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh together account for more than half of all domestic tourist visits in 2024. These states benefit from a mix of religious tourism, cultural landmarks and major urban centres, which consistently draw high footfall compared to the rest of the country.

India holds one of the world’s largest rare earth reserves, but mines only a small fraction of it each year. In contrast, countries like China and the United States extract a far higher share, dominating global output. Do you think India can play a bigger role in this supply chain?

When an AI venture worth $20 billion reportedly offered $35 billion to buy out a competitor, it didn't make sense for many. Taher Badshah, the Chief Investment Officer of Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited feels AI is the most overhyped and misunderstood thing today. While the technology holds promise, no one really seems to be sure about the economics of the investments pouring in. Now Mr. Taher is someone who began his market career in 1990s under Mr. Raamdeo Agrawal, and today he looks after the ₹1.4 lakh crore AUM of Invesco Mutual Fund India. We got to talk to him in the latest episode of Thrive by Groww, where we discussed: - Why is he so bullish on Zomato? - The sectors holding great potential for 2026 - Why does he feel AI is overhyped? - Can gold still be a good investment in the near term? - An advice he has for mutual fund investors Tune in this weekend to the wisdom of one of the most respected fund managers of the country Link to the full video in the comments section!

Would you pay monthly to use a car you already own? With EVs driving down maintenance costs, automakers are turning to a new source of steady revenue — subscriptions Speed, comfort and convenience — functions that already exist inside the car are being locked behind paywalls How do you see this approach playing out for buyers?

With Infosys creating headlines with a ₹18,000 crore buyback, it’s a good moment to look at how India’s biggest companies have used repurchases over the years. The tech sector dominates this space, with firms like TCS, Wipro, and Infosys featuring repeatedly among the country’s largest buybacks. TCS, in particular, has made its mark, appearing in five of the top ten buybacks carried out in the Indian market.

 2 out of India’s top 10 wealthiest people are from the Pharmaceutical sector. 2025 India Overall Rankings: 7th richest: Dilip Shanghvi (Sun Pharma), 9th richest: Cyrus Poonawalla (Serum Institute), 15th richest: Mehta Brothers (Torrent). Dilip Shanghvi ranks ahead of leaders from other industries, like Lakshmi Mittal and Kumar Birla. 

While Starlink has successfully captured the Western markets, the "Pending Approval" category represents the next massive phase of growth for the company. Between India, Pakistan, and parts of Southeast Asia, the middle column holds billions of potential users, where the company is currently awaiting regulatory approvals. On the other hand, the "No Starlink" column shows current geopolitical tensions and strict information control regimes.

We often compare the Rupee to the Dollar, but looking elsewhere reveals a fascinating story. 1 INR converts to ~300 Vietnamese Dong — the high number is a relic of historical inflation and no redenomination. In Iran, however, the gap reflects genuine modern struggles. While the official rate suggests 1 INR is ~500 Rials, the real market rate can be closer to 8,000 Rials, driven by active hyperinflation. And Japan? Surprisingly, 1 INR is roughly 1.7 Yen. Despite being a global economic giant, the Yen’s nominal value is much closer to the Rupee than most realise—a gap that has narrowed further as the Yen weakened internationally in recent years.

NVIDIA’s FY25 revenue hit $130.5 billion — more than the entire GDP of countries like Kenya, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and Oman.