What does it take to impress the Sharks on Shark Tank India and build a brand that truly stands out? In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, Amarpreet Singh Anand, CEO of Good Monk, shares powerful insights on startup success, brand-building, and winning consumer trust.
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What does it take to impress the Sharks on Shark Tank India and build a brand that truly stands out? In this episode of Manager's Mantra, Amarpreet Singh Anand, CEO of Good Monk, shares powerful insights on startup success, brand-building, and winning consumer trust.
For questions or feedback, reach us at bsmart.edit@bsmail.in

Shark Tank Dreams? Here's How to Fulfil them!

Shark Tank Dreams? Here’s How to Fulfil them!

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India's active subscriber base rose sharply by 5.7 million in October, strongest show in five months, with Jio leading the pack with gains at 3.9 million, according to various analyst reports that crunched TRAI recent data.
In its report, Jefferies said strong subscriber momentum for calender 2025 (year till date) and rising data penetration bode well for average revenue per user or ARPUs.
"During October, sector's active subscriber base rose by 5.7 million to 1,094 million - highest monthly addition in last 5 months. Active subscriber base grew by about 34 million during CYTD'25 - the highest in eight years," it said.
Jio's active subscriber gains were at 3.9 million (to 476 million) in October, with Bharti Airtel at nearly 2.8 million (the nine-month high pushing the count to 392 million), while Vodafone Idea lost 0.4 million.
Jio added more active subscribers than Bharti Airtel for the eighth straight month, Jefferies said.
In its note, ICICI Securities said Jio's active subscr

In its report, Jefferies said strong subscriber momentum for calender 2025 (year till date) and rising data penetration bode well for average revenue per user or ARPUs

Press Trust of India

The Department of Consumer Affairs has mandated that all pan masala packages, irrespective of size or weight, must display the Retail Sale Price (RSP) and other mandatory declarations under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
The amendment, notified through GSR 881(E), will come into force on February 1, 2026, an official statement said.
From that date, all manufacturers, packers and importers of pan masala must ensure full compliance.
The amendment removes the earlier exemption that allowed small packs of 10 grams or less to avoid certain declarations. Now, even these smaller packs must print the Retail Sale Price on their labels and display all declarations required under the 2011 rules.
The previous proviso under Rule 26(a) has been withdrawn and replaced with a new proviso specific to pan masala.
The department said the move strengthens consumer protection by ensuring transparent pricing information across all pack sizes. It is expected to prevent misleadin

The amendment, notified through GSR 881(E), will come into force on February 1, 2026, an official statement said

Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH has asked the government to increase public spending on healthcare to over 2.5 per cent of GDP with urgent action to tackle non-communicable diseases, including tax deductions of up to Rs 10,000 on individuals for preventive health check-ups.
In its pre-Budget recommendations to the government, NATHEALTH said it outlined a roadmap to strengthen healthcare delivery, foster innovation, and expand insurance and preventive coverage.
The recommendations call for a balanced mix of fiscal support, structural reforms, and public-private collaboration to build a robust, future-ready health system, it said in a statement.
In its recommendations, NATHEALTH asked the sector to be declared 'core infrastructure' and create a healthcare infrastructure fund of Rs 50,000 crore, saying currently there is limited access to long-term, lower-cost capital for hospitals and diagnostic networks.
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In its pre-Budget recommendations to the government, NATHEALTH said it outlined a roadmap to strengthen healthcare delivery, foster innovation, and expand insurance and preventive coverage

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