It started from a humble beginning in 2000, with a simple idea to empower the traveler and now MakeMyTrip has pioneered the entire online travel ecosystem of India. Chairman and Group CEO Deep Kalra has steered MakeMyTrip since its inception in 2000, to a successful listing on NASDAQ in August 2010. He has been recognized by Ernst & Young as Entrepreneur of the Year – Business Transformation (2011,) as the most powerful Digital Influencer in India (2012) by Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KMPG) and ‘Internet Man of the Year‘ (2010) by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI.)
Apart from success on the entrepreneurial front, Deep is also an angel investor in the Internet space and is the president of The Indus Entrepreneurs. He is also a founding member of the NGO ‘I am Gurgaon’ that works on improving the quality of life in Gurgaon.
Let’s take a look at some of the most inspiring quotes by this inspiring entrepreneur!
About being an entrepreneur:
There is an entrepreneur in everyone. Most people would like to work for themselves given a situation where you earn the same amount of money.
First work for a professional. That way, you know the value of someone who works for you.
Every time you think you want to give up, you should know that you can go on for another month.
About hiring the right team:
Hire people better than you. If your marketing, ops and finance guys are not better than you, why are you hiring them?
I needed to be around with bigger professionals from whom I could gain by learning through observation.
About being humble:
Surround yourself with people who call a spade a spade. You should have the humility in you to say ‘you are right!’
The minute you start thinking you are cool and something big, that’s the end. If these quotes have not motivated you to start your company and reach for the stars like Deep Kalra did, then his quote about passion will definitely do the job.
“Passion for winning goes beyond merely chasing targets and achieving them. it’s the zest and zeal with which one goes about the achievement. it’s not only about winning, it’s about dominating!”
Finally, we agree with what he said at the launch of the Startup India Initiative –
“Soon we hope to have thousands of unicorns!”
Watch the biography of the man behind MakeMyTrip, Deep Kalra
Meta is developing its first true AR glasses, set to launch in 2027. Before the public release, employees will test the device starting in 2024. The company is also releasing new generations of Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2023 and 2025 with enhanced features like a “viewfinder” display.
Specifications and Features
The AR glasses are expected to feature OLED displays and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, offering sophisticated AR and AI capabilities. They will enable users to interact with virtual objects and project high-quality holograms of avatars onto the real world.
Design and Competition
Meta aims for a sleek design, potentially building on its Ray-Ban partnerships. The AR glasses market is competitive, with Apple and Google also investing heavily. Meta seeks to make its AR glasses a game-changer by offering a unique user experience.
Future Plans
In addition to AR glasses, Meta is expanding its VR offerings with new headsets like the Quest 3 and exploring other wearable technologies. The company is focused on reducing costs to make the AR glasses more consumer-friendly by launch.
MobiKwik is venturing into the stock broking sector with the launch of its subsidiary, MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited (MSBPL), following approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on March 3, 2025. This move aims to diversify MobiKwik’s offerings beyond its core digital payments services and compete with established players like Zerodha and Groww.
MSBPL will provide a range of brokerage services, including trading in shares, securities, commodities, and derivatives. The subsidiary has an initial capital of Rs 1 lakh, with plans for an additional Rs 2 crore investment to support its operations.
As MobiKwik enters this competitive market, it brings a substantial user base of 172 million and a merchant network of 5 million. Despite recent financial challenges, including a reported loss of Rs 55.2 crore in Q3 FY25, the company aims to leverage its existing infrastructure and user engagement to capture a share of the growing investment technology market, projected to reach $74 billion by 2030.
This strategic expansion aligns with MobiKwik’s broader goals of enhancing its financial service
Nazara Technologies has sold its entire 71.54% stake in Sports Unity Private Limited, the company behind the multiplayer quiz game ‘Qunami’, for INR 7.15 lakh. This divestment, effective March 25, 2025, signifies a strategic shift for Nazara, which had previously acquired a controlling interest in Sports Unity in 2019 for INR 7.5 crore.
The decision to offload the stake comes as Sports Unity has faced financial difficulties, reporting no active business operations and a negative net worth of INR 0.45 crore at the end of FY24. This move aligns with Nazara’s broader strategy to streamline its operations and concentrate on more profitable ventures within the gaming sector.
This sale follows Nazara’s recent divestment of a 94.85% stake in another subsidiary, Open Play, to Moonshine Technologies for INR 104.33 crore. Despite reporting record quarterly revenue of INR 544.7 crore in Q3 FY25, Nazara experienced a 53.5% decline in net profit year-over-year.
Nazara continues to focus on enhancing its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and investments in high-potential gaming platforms while navigating the competitive landscape of the gaming industry.