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India is witnessing a major transformation in its entrepreneurial landscape, with artificial intelligence accelerating the rise of new-age founders and flexible “portfolio careers,” according to a new report released by LinkedIn on May 12. The platform reported a 104 per cent year-on-year rise in members adding “Founder” to their profiles in India, marking the highest growth among global markets. The report showed that Gen Z entrepreneurs are leading the shift away from traditional career models, with 75 per cent managing multiple income streams compared to 62 per cent of Gen X founders. LinkedIn said AI and digital tools are lowering…

Berger Paints India Ltd reported a strong rise in fourth quarter earnings for FY26, supported by robust volume growth, improved product mix and softer raw material prices amid gradually improving market demand. The company posted a 38.1 per cent year-on-year increase in standalone net profit at Rs 327.3 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to Rs 236.9 crore in the same period last year. Standalone revenue from operations rose 6.7 per cent to Rs 2,504 crore, while EBITDA climbed 17.8 per cent to Rs 458.7 crore. Berger Paints said volume growth stood at 11.8 per cent despite…

Indian pharma major Cipla is looking at a high-risk recovery plan for FY27, after a tough fourth quarter, that saw its consolidated net profit plummet 54.6% to ₹5.55 billion. The decline in earnings was primarily driven by a 26% year-on-year decline in North America revenues to ₹14.14 billion, as the company faced intense generic competition and a lack of high-margin assets. Performance was further hit by a ₹420 million impairment charge and a suspension of sales of key cancer drug Lanreotide due to regulatory issues at a partner facility. These setbacks notwithstanding, the company continued to see the domestic market…

Tata Motors reported record financial results for Q4 and the full financial year FY26, driven by strong commercial vehicle demand, higher exports, improved realizations and disciplined cost management. The company’s standalone commercial vehicle revenue for Q4 FY26 rose 22 per cent year-on-year to ₹24,452 crore, while EBITDA increased 35 per cent to ₹3,400 crore with margins improving to 13.9 per cent. Profit before tax surged 58 per cent to ₹2,972 crore, while quarterly profit after tax climbed 70 per cent to ₹2,400 crore. For the full year FY26, standalone revenue stood at ₹77,399 crore, up 11 per cent, while EBITDA…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to become a major growth engine for India’s economy, with a new joint study by the IBM Institute for Business Value and IndiaAI projecting that AI could contribute more than $500 billion to India’s economy by 2030. The report, titled “From Promise to Power: How AI is Redefining India’s Economic Future,” said 80 per cent of Indian business leaders believe AI investments will directly shape the nation’s GDP growth, while 73 per cent expect India to emerge as a leading global AI nation by the end of the decade. However, 72 per cent of organizations…

P&G Health, in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association (IMA), has launched India’s first patient recovery guidelines for doctors titled “Clinical Application of Micronutrients in Recovery” at an event in Agartala. The evidence-based guidebook focuses on the role of micronutrients, particularly B-complex vitamins, in improving recovery outcomes among patients suffering from acute illnesses, chronic diseases, surgical conditions and paediatric health issues. Developed and reviewed by a multidisciplinary panel of medical experts, the guidelines aim to standardise recovery protocols across the country. The document explains how micronutrients support inflammation control, tissue repair, immune response and oxidative stress management during recovery. It…