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a product operations executive

1mo

Why is the Indian Rupee Falling Against the Dollar?

Hey, does anyone know why the Indian rupee has been dropping against the US dollar lately? Is this happening with other countries’ currencies too, or is it something specific to India? Is inflation in India the cause, or is our economy facing trouble? Or could it be linked to the political situation in the USA? Curious to know what’s really going on ?

greatking

1mo

A Team Lead

Is the CEO Really at Fault?🤷‍♂️😑

Okay, so that viral video of Smriti Tomar who works at Stack Wealth is making rounds, and everyone’s going off. But here’s the thing—how often do we really get the full story? Being a CEO isn’t all sunshine and rainbows; making decisions that not everyone will like is tough. Maybe it’s worth hearing both sides before grabbing the pitchforks. What do you guys think?

an assistant manager

3w

A Kachoriwala at MahaKumbh is earning 1.5 Cr in a 45 days span!

So far daily footfall in Kumbh is around 1 Cr. And shops in the main road of the sangam are the clear winners. Everyone is walking or roaming on that road to move from sector to sector. Now some maths: A plate of Kachori in Kumbh is Rs.30 Even if 10% of the population is eating Kachori one time in a day it is 10lakh people. There are around 90-100 Kachori Stalls in Sangam Road. Considering equal sales in these stalls. That means 10,000 plates of Kachori a day for every stalls. So, total Revenue in a day = 30*10000 = 3 Lakhs So in 45 days total revenue is = 45*3L = 1.35 Cr. Now a shop will not sell only Kachori, there will be other items too. So, each shop in Sangam is earning definitely 2 Cr in 45 days at minimum. And the cost of materials for food will not be more than 50L. So, approx net profit is 1.5 Cr in 45 days! For the rest of Indians Maha Kumbh is spirituality but for Prayagraj it is the business opportunity of lifetime!

a sr. hr recruiter

1mo

And it finally happened!!! Even TCS gave the promotions, meri company pata nhi kab degi🥲

Image credits: KaroStartup

awesomesnail

1mo

works at

Flipkart

Ambulance in 10 Minutes: Life-Saver or Marketing Gimmick?

Blinkit new 10-minute ambulance service in Gurgaon comes equipped with oxygen, defibrillators, and essential emergency meds. Is this a revolutionary step for urban healthcare or just a bold marketing move?🤷‍♂️ Share your thoughts!

a deputy manager

1mo

FIITJEE SHUT DOWN !!

Why has FIITJEE closed coaching centers? The FIITJEE coaching centers have closed in several cities in North India, as teachers at these institutions have quite due to non-payment of salaries

biryanienthu

3mo (edited)

An Assistant Manager

Swiggy's IPO: A Game-Changer for Employees!

Can you believe it? Nearly 500 Swiggy employees are about to become crorepatis, and a whopping 5,000+ will benefit from a massive Rs 9,000 crore ESOP payout! 🤯 This is HUGE news for the Indian startup ecosystem. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Swiggy team. What's your take on it?

leadersheep

1mo

A Team Lead

Bengaluru people, have you noticed this "VAC" yet?

Well, VAC (Vehicle Actuated Control) is an AI-powered system designed to optimize traffic management. It detects the number of vehicles in each lane and adjusts the green light duration accordingly, ensuring smoother traffic flow. More vehicles mean a longer green light! Currently, in its observation phase, but this technology could soon transform how traffic is managed in cities across India. Do you think this can solve the Bengaluru traffic problem?

a team manager

1mo

Even this dog has a job now, but my friend is still jobless🥲

Image credits: Indian Citizen

doctordaaru

1mo

A Tech Lead

Great to see that senior leaders are calling out this 90hour work week drama!

cleantonic

1mo

works at

Oracle

Thoughts?

a subject matter expert(sme)

2mo

Lord Murthy ji, ek jawab is baat ka bhi miljata to mza hi aajata🤌

kyachahiye

4mo

A Software Developer

Is Aadit Palicha the new Narayan Murthy?

Or is he just a workaholic with a billion-dollar valuation? 🤔 I’ve been thinking a lot about Zepto's CEO and his team’s crazy work schedule. They’re working 80-100 hours a week, which is insane! Umm.. like Narayan Murthy’s famous advice to work 70 hours a week. But is it worth sacrificing your personal life and well-being for career growth? I’m not sure🤷‍♀️

a senior executive

3mo

TIME TO DITCH ZOMATO/ SWIGGY? JUST FOR PLATFORM FEE? THERE'S MORE TO DIG! IT WILL SHOCK YOU!!

How is Zomato is going profitable? Reasons: - Increasing Take Rates (Commission) on Restaurants: Yes, they hiked Take rates in 2023 by upto 2-5% restaurant-2-restaurant basis, improving their margins and spoiling restaurant's business. And now to fool restaurants they have added a new format, distance based take rates. The more the delivery distance, the more the take rate. But the question is, are their own Delivery partners getting benefitted from this? - Double Standard of Deepinder Goyal's: He wants restaurants to not hike menu prices on Zomato and keep parity (equality) with restaurant's own offline prices, but hikes restaurant commision rates when restaurants do not listen to him and still increase prices on their online menu. This inturn again increases Zomato's commission margins, with per rupee of hike in online menu prices by restaurants + hike in restaurant take rates by Zomato. MORE IN COMMENTS.....

lejhand

3mo

A Quality Assurance Specialist

Is 20Lac Chief of Staff Role at Zomato actually a Cover up?

Well, I recently read that some restaurants in Chandigarh's Nayagaon region were offering only a single dish at high prices. on Zomato's Platform. The dish names were unusual, such as Naughty Strawberry, Blue Adventure and Merry Berry. People started talking on social media that these restaurants are potentially selling dr*gs. It would've been extremely negative for Zomato's brand image if this story had been picked up. And hence to cover this up, the brilliant marketing and PR team at Zomato came up with this idea to announce a weird job post via CEO's account to divert all the attention. And no doubt, it worked perfectly well, my social media is literally filled with this news since morning. Bravo marketing move, if this is true.

wineymoose

1mo

An Operations Manager

Don't apply for a banking job until you read this.

Are you considering a career in banking? Think again.. Between FY17 and FY24, while the Indian banking sector added half a million new jobs, public sector banks said goodbye to over 1,00,000 employees... In FY24 alone, 11,154 jobs vanished, with the State Bank of India leading the exit wave at 3,562 employees. Is this the end of stable PSU jobs as we know them?

a marketing manager

2mo (edited)

Toxic work culture ft. Zepto

I have been working with Zepto for a year now. It is the most toxic work culture. I want to post this now because A: It is an anonymous platform. B: The firm has lots of publicity but only we know how bad things are: A lot of fake data is given to media and employees are encouraged to keep posting this material on Social Platform. Even social media copies and images are given to employees to help with pr. There are massive cases of fraud that i cant disclose without revealing my position. At least 10 people leave the company every week and 20 more young people are hired.

awesomesnail

2mo

works at

Flipkart

Is India Pushing Its Talent Away? High Taxes & Red Tape 🤔

A startup founder’s viral post (now deleted) claimed India’s system....high taxes, endless bribes, and poor infrastructure....is stifling talent. Despite raising big funds and paying ₹15L avg salaries, he said, “Unless you're a celeb or bureaucrat, nothing gets done here!” What do you think? Are things really this bad, or is leaving the country an overreaction? Let’s discuss!💭

misskick

2mo

works at

Reliance Industries

Proud Employers, @Accenture? 🤔

Accenture locks X handle after being 'bombarded' by requests to fire Nikita Singhania. Justice or just PR?😟

a senior financial analyst

2mo

IITs remain India's biggest Job enabler in current scenario!

IIT Delhi had 1,200 offers while IIT Kanpur had 1,109 offers, a record placement season Microsoft, Google, BCG, McKinsey all recruited, 80 got global offers after a lot of chatter last year on 30% IITians being unplaced. Baby IITs might still be struggling a bit, but it'll get better with time for sure. So whoever was trolling IITs last year, I hope you are studying for JEE this year!

splendidpakora

4mo (edited)

A Marketing Manager

Meta Layoffs at WhatsApp & Instagram – Are These Restructures or Red Flags?

Meta is laying off employees across units like Instagram, WhatsApp and Reality Labs, citing alignment with long-term goals. But with roles being eliminated and recent reports of firings over misuse of meal credits, are these changes signaling deeper issues within the company? What's your take on Meta's latest moves?

cleantonic

2mo

works at

Oracle

Will these quick delivery apps like Blinkit and Zepto survive long-term? Flipkart is joining the race too

Thoughts?🤔

a marketing manager

3mo

Is Zomato's friendly post with Swiggy genuine friendship or just a social media stunt for attention?

Thoughts on Swiggy & Zomato friendship?😅

a team lead

3mo

Gen Z’s Casual “I’ll Be on Leave” Email—Refreshing or Too Casual?

A Gen Z employee’s simple leave email—no explanations, just a quick "I'll be on leave, bye"—has gone viral and split the internet. Some see it as refreshing honesty, while others think it lacks respect for workplace norms. Is this the future of work communication, or a step too far? What’s your take—do employees need to ask, or is informing enough?

askingforafriend

2mo

works at

Mahindra & Mahindra

Entire YesMadam thing was a Marketing Stunt!😑😑

All of this weird publicity stunt just to announce their new service! I want to know the Brand Manager who approved this shit!

a senior financial analyst

1mo

Bengaluru Folks, do you really think this is justified?

What if we made something like this mandatory for South Indians living in the north? Would that feel justified? As a North Indian who has been working in Bangalore for 3+ years, has contributed to the growing economy of this town, this hurts me so deeply!

a management consultant

2mo

Zomato's Got a Big Problem🍔💸

The GST department has slapped a whopping ₹800 crore fine on Zomato Do you think ab food charges per koi impact aega?

greatking

2mo

A Team Lead

Atul Subash Case: Is Accenture at Fault?

Blaming Accenture for personal tragedy feels unfair. Should companies be accountable for individual lives? Share your views!🤷‍♂️

a team manager

2mo

FITJEE chairman abuses in all center head meetings.🤷‍♂️

The head of FIITJEE was rude to the people who run its different centers raising concerns about the culture within the organization. What's your take here?

a team lead

2mo

YesMadam CEO Apologizes for Controversial “Firing” PR Stunt

A well-intentioned idea gone wrong. Yes Madam CEO apologizes for the controversial "firing" campaign that sparked outrage. Was it a genuine attempt to raise awareness about mental health, or a misguided PR stunt?🤔

leadersheep

2mo

A Team Lead

This man ain't stopping!😫

Can anyone tell him, what is happening in China with employees is called EXPLOITATION!! Jake dekho ek baar udhar uncle, humans are being treated like animals to get work done. And Indian corporate culture is already on a similar track, you want us to beat them in EXPLOITATION?

kaamchor

2mo

works at

TCS

Is this fair?

On one hand, some women are taking benefit of this extended maternity leave policy by quitting or switching the jobs once the leave is over. Whereas on the other hand, to avoid such scenarios, companies are firing married women by giving lame reasons. Even a friend of mine working in a startup went on her maternity leave but was later laid off in between the leave stating some organization level restructuring. What do you think is the solution to this? I feel, making a new rule which stops women from quitting the job after atleast 1 or 2 years of the maternity leave will improve this situation, what say?

gurugrind

3mo

An Assistant Manager

Amazon will be entering into the Quick Commerce segment next month with its "Tez" app! Do you think it'll succeed like Blinkit & Zepto?

However, Amazon seems to be the 'last' mover in Quick Comm in India now: (1) Flipkart launched 'Minutes' in Aug '24 (2) BigBasket pivoted its entire biz to BBNow in Sept '24 (3) Tata launched 'Neu Flash' in Oct '24 (4) Reliance re-launched its QC biz in Oct '24 And finally Amazon is launching its "Tez". What do you think, will it succeed?

a chat and email support executive

2mo

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy calls for a 70-hour workweek, saying India needs hard work to reduce poverty and match global productivity. He asks: If we don’t work hard, who will?

What's your take on this? Is it?🤔

Unrealistic🤷‍♂️

Necessary👍

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dadiji

2mo

works at

Accenture

₹50 Crore Flats for CEOs, 70-Hour Workweeks for Us

I feel Narayana Murthy's ₹50 crore flat purchase is a slap in the face of India's overworked and underpaid workforce. Thanks for working 70 hours a week so CEOs can buy ₹50 crore homes🙏 Are we, the common people, nothing more than mere slaves to the corporate world?

chaturchartwala

2mo

student at

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Gender Equality is a myth in this country! When will we get Gender Neutral Laws??

plentycheeku

2mo

works at

Zomato

YesMadam: Now There’s No Difference Between You and Other Fake News Outlets and Poonam Pandey🤷‍♂️

Apparently, no one was fired; they just ‘planned’ it as a social media campaign to highlight ‘workplace stress’. How very creative! Yes Madam 😤

timepasstiwari

4mo

works at

FastInfo

HCLTech Announces 7% Salary Hike Amid Q2 Headcount Decline

Despite a 780-employee drop in Q2, HCLTech rolls out a 7% salary hike in October, with top performers seeing up to 15%. How do you feel about this balance of cost-cutting and pay raises in the tech industry?🤔

newsbot

3mo

Hyundai working on supersized head-up displays

→ Hyundai is working on a 'holographic windshield display' in partnership with ZEISS. → The display will project driving information, navigation, and infotainment content across the lower section of the windscreen. → With all key information on the windscreen, dashboard-mounted screens will be removed, creating a plain wraparound console. → Hyundai plans to introduce the holographic windscreen in production vehicles by 2027. Source: CarExpert

greatking

2mo

A Team Lead

Vikrant Massey quits his work for family—can we relate?

Just read the news that actor Vikrant Massey announced his retirement from acting to focus on his family as a husband and son. At such a young age and doing so well, he’s stepping back to prioritize loved ones. Why do we, as the youth of this country, struggle to balance work and family?🤔 Thoughts?

a software developer

2mo

Will our "Olan Musk" still defend on how crappy their scooters are?

Credits: Indian Startup News

misskick

4mo

works at

Reliance Industries

Should All Companies Follow Meesho's Lead?🤔

After a successful sale, the Meesho 9-day "rest and recharge" policy for employees is a game-changer! In a world where work-life balance often takes a backseat, this initiative proves that prioritizing employee well-being can lead to a happier and more productive workforce! What do you think about this policy? Should all companies follow Meesho's example?

primepistachio

2mo

student at

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

Why the worst takes come from Indian tech guys?

cleantonic

4mo (edited)

works at

Oracle

BookMyShow may cancel Coldplay India tickets sold unethically🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

BookMyShow has taken legal action against digital platforms and individuals reselling tickets for Coldplay's India tour, warning that such tickets might be cancelled. I wonder what are the potential implications for the future of ticket resale markets and the overall concert-going experience?

an operations executive

3mo

From Tomato to Zomato: A Saucy Tale of a Name Change 🍅🌶️

Zomato being Tomato! It’s a story of culinary dreams and a little technical hiccup. Deepinder Goyal, the mastermind behind Zomato, initially wanted to name his venture “Tomato.” But, a missing domain led to a creative rebrand. So, the next time you order your favorite dish, remember the story behind the name. And ask yourself, could a simple domain issue have changed the course of India’s food delivery industry?😁

plentycheeku

3mo

works at

Zomato

Is Apple too late to the AI game? Google, Samsung and others light years ahead in smartphone intelligence

Apple recent AI advancements, while impressive, seem to mirror features already available on Android devices. It's advancements in AI features involve inference-based Text/Image generation, integration of ChatGPT to Siri, and far superior image analysis capability. However, these developments come notably after competitors like Google, Samsung, and Microsoft released similar AI functionality Is Apple playing catch-up or is it simply refining the user experience? 🤔 Let's discuss

primepistachio

3mo

student at

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

LinkedIn layoffs?

Just heard that LinkedIn begun layoffs. How huge is it? Is Microsoft Corporation starting too?

newsbot

3mo

Will LLMs become the ultimate mediators for better and for worse? DeepMind researchers and Reddit users seem to agree on that

→ Large language models (LLMs) have the potential to act as mediators in situations where agreements cannot be reached between individuals, according to AI experts. → Researchers at DeepMind trained LLMs called 'Habermas Machines' to identify common beliefs between individuals on political topics like immigration, Brexit, minimum wages, and climate change. → Volunteers rated statements made by the LLMs higher than human statements on the same issues, contributing to reduced division within groups. → The study suggests that AI-mediated deliberation helps in the emergence of shared perspectives on controversial social and political issues. Source: Tech Radar

doctordaaru

2mo

A Tech Lead

Guys true h kya?

misskick

3mo

works at

Reliance Industries

Swiggy Fined Rs35,000 for Inflating delivery Distance and overcharging customers

Apparently, Swiggy is overcharging customers by inflating its delivery distance. One such instance cost the company Rs35K in Telangana when the District Consumer DRC fined Swiggy for overcharging. It was bound to happen, as I have seen many such instances myself. Restaurants with a 6.5 km range should be made to show over 7 km and not be included in Swiggy One membership.

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