Direct Selling Industry

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 16 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

India’s Direct-Selling Sector Climbs to Rs 23,522 Crore as Women Power Self-Employment

India’s direct-selling industry has grown into a Rs 23,522 crore market, underscoring its expanding role in self-employment, household income generation and women-led livelihoods, according to a new industry report. The study also flags seller retention as a persistent challenge, even as the sector broadens its reach across urban and semi-urban India.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy16 Oct 2026, 10:10 AM IST

Tea Board Expands Auction Centres to Lift Grower Realisations

India’s Tea Board is moving to increase the number of auction centres as part of a broader reform push aimed at improving price discovery for tea producers. The board expects the changes, alongside other auction reforms, to strengthen transparency and help the industry secure better realisations in the months ahead.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning16 Oct 2026, 06:04 AM IST

Bluesky Pushes Beyond Ads With Tools for Buying, Selling and Fundraising

Bluesky is signaling a broader monetization strategy, arguing that advertising is not the only viable path for a social network built around user control and open protocols. Executives say the company wants to make it easier for people and businesses to buy, sell and raise money directly on the platform, a move that could reshape how the service grows and earns revenue.

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Global Markets & Equities16 Oct 2026, 04:21 AM IST

JetBlue Opens Sales for BlueFirst, Entering Domestic First-Class Market

JetBlue Airways has begun selling seats in BlueFirst, its new domestic first-class product, marking a significant shift for an airline long associated with a single-class, value-oriented brand. The rollout is aimed at premium leisure and business travelers and positions JetBlue more directly against legacy carriers on key U.S. routes, including service tied to Boston and Florida markets.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 04:00 AM IST

From Bhubaneswar Classrooms to ICICI Life’s Corner Office: Who Is Sidharatha Mishra

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance is set for a leadership transition as veteran banker Sidharatha Mishra prepares to take over as chief operating officer and chief executive officer. His elevation follows Anup Bagchi’s exit after a three-year stint that helped strengthen the insurer’s operating and strategic footing. Mishra brings nearly three decades of experience at ICICI Bank, with a career spanning branch leadership, retail banking and digital operations.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning16 Oct 2026, 01:16 AM IST

Bluesky Pushes Beyond Ads With Tools for Commerce and Fundraising

Bluesky is signaling that its long-term business model may extend well beyond advertising, with executives outlining plans to make it easier for users and creators to buy, sell, and raise money across the network. The move reflects a broader push among social platforms to diversify revenue while preserving user trust and avoiding the ad-heavy playbook that dominates the sector.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM IST

HDFC Bank Names Anup Bagchi as CEO, Elevating an ICICI Veteran to Lead India’s Largest Private Lender

HDFC Bank has appointed Anup Bagchi as managing director and chief executive officer, with the move taking effect on October 27, 2026, subject to regulatory approval already secured from the Reserve Bank of India. Bagchi, a long-time ICICI Group executive who most recently spent three years at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, returns to banking at a pivotal moment for India’s largest private sector lender.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 10:12 AM IST

Asian Shares Set to Slip After Hot U.S. CPI Triggers Wall Street Selloff

Asian equities are poised to open lower after a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reading jolted Wall Street and renewed pressure on rate-sensitive assets. The move deepens a broader rotation out of high-valuation technology and chip stocks, where investors are increasingly questioning whether artificial intelligence spending can justify the scale of debt and capital intensity now building in the sector.

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