The success stories of Indian entrepreneurs continues to scale new heights. India’s economic growth slowed down this year due to Demonetization and the nationwide roll out of the GST. But, according to Forbes India’s 100 Rich list, the combined wealth of the nation’s 100 richest people reached a staggering $ 479 billion despite the slump in growth.
Several newcomers were added to this years list including O.P. Jindal group’s Chairperson Savitri Jindal and biotechnology pioneer Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. However, one name has topped the list of India’s richest people a multiple number of times. The Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, Mr. Mukesh Ambani cemented his decade long hold on the number 1 spot by adding a staggering $ 15.3 billion to his net worth. His net worth swelled to $38 billion, making him one of Asia’s top five richest persons. According to Forbes, Ambani’s shares were boosted due to Reliance Jio’s unmatched success since it’s launch in 2016. At present, the telecom giant has close to 130 million registered customers.
Younger brother and chairman of the Reliance Group, Anil Ambani, was ranked much lower at 45th place with a net worth of $ 3.15 billion. Reliance, which was founded by business tycoon Dhirubhai Ambani, was divided between the two brothers after the demise of their father in 2002. Since then, Mukesh Ambani has run the oil and gas giant Reliance Industries while Anil Ambani runs his separate empire in telecom, financial services, media and infrastructure industries.
Azim Premji took up the second spot on the list, moving up two places from last year, with a net worth of $ 19 billion. The Hinduja family, which comprises of the four brothers Srichand, Gopichand, Prakash and Ashok Hinduja, take up the third position with a combined net worth of $ 18. 4 billion. The multinational conglomerate Hinduja Group’s business ranges from trucks and lubricants to banking and cable television.
This year, seven women joined India’s Richest list with Savitri Jindal taking up the highest position at the 16th spot with a net worth of $ 7.5 billion. The co founder of Yes Bank, Rana Kapoor along with Dinesh Nandwana of the egovernance services firm Vakrangee and the founder of the digital wallet Paytm, Vijay Shekhar Sharma were the newest entrants.
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Zoho Arattai messenger has rapidly gained popularity in India by offering features tailored specifically for Indian users, setting itself apart from global competitors like WhatsApp. Arattai delivers exceptional regional language support, intuitive low-bandwidth messaging, and a lightweight interface, making it especially accessible to rural communities and users on lower-end smartphones. This focus on localization and inclusivity gives Arattai a significant edge in the Indian market, ensuring seamless communication even in remote areas.
Beyond usability, Arattai places a strong emphasis on user privacy and data sovereignty. The app stores all user data within India and follows a strict no-ads, no data-selling policy, which guarantees that personal information remains secure and uncompromised. While WhatsApp does provide robust end-to-end encryption, its global servers and Meta-owned data monetization model have raised concerns among privacy-conscious users. Arattai’s transparent approach makes it a trusted and attractive alternative for those who value privacy and wish to avoid intrusive advertisements or AI profiling.
Unique features such as integrated meetings, TV compatibility, and advanced mentions functionality further establish Arattai’s position as a well-rounded and future-ready messaging app. These India-first innovations, combined with Arattai’s ad-free philosophy, clean interface, and powerful optimizations for local contexts, make it the preferred messaging solution for those seeking a modern, secure, and regionally relevant alternative to WhatsApp.
Apple’s recent iOS 18.7 rollout provides a secure alternative to the visually revamped iOS 26, empowering iPhone users to choose between system stability and next-generation features. While iOS 18.7 focuses on important security updates and bug fixes, it maintains the familiar iOS experience for users of older devices like iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, and SE models up to the 16e. The update is lightweight—about one-fifteenth the size of iOS 26—which means quicker downloads and less storage consumption. It’s designed for reliability and fast installation, making it ideal for users who prioritize a stable and secure operating system over design changes.
In contrast, iOS 26 introduces Apple’s ambitious “Liquid Glass” interface with a transparent look across apps, enhanced widget and lock screen customization, smarter Siri, and improved camera controls. These innovations, however, come with a larger update size and compatibility exclusive to newer iPhones beginning from the iPhone 11 series. While early adopters can enjoy the futuristic interface and AI-powered upgrades, major OS launches may present initial bugs or app compatibility issues that cautious users typically wish to avoid.
Choosing between iOS 18.7 and iOS 26 depends on each user’s priorities—those seeking guaranteed stability and fast security fixes should consider sticking with iOS 18.7, while users excited about premium features and visual changes should migrate to iOS 26 if their device supports it. Both updates are available through Software Update settings, and Apple will support iOS 18.7 for only a limited duration, eventually encouraging all users to transition to the latest platform. This dual update strategy ensures every iPhone user can safely update their device for a seamless and secure experience in 2025.
EndureAir, a deep-tech drone startup specializing in UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and aerial robotics solutions, has successfully raised INR 25 crore in a funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from IAN Angel Fund. The fresh capital infusion will enable EndureAir to enhance its advanced drone technologies for defense applications, broaden its reach in enterprise markets, and accelerate the development of next-generation high-altitude logistics and aerial robotics platforms.
Founded in 2018 by Dr. Abhishek, a professor of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kanpur, along with his former students Rama Krishna and Chirag Jain, EndureAir stands out in India’s indigenous UAV sector by developing both hardware and software in-house. Backed by over 15 years of rotorcraft research and holding eight patents in flight dynamics and autonomous systems, the company has rapidly established itself as a pioneer in the deep-tech drone ecosystem.
EndureAir’s flagship drone platforms, including the Sabal heavy-lift UAV family inducted by the Indian Army’s Eastern Command and the Vibhram drone supporting Telangana’s Medicine from the Sky program, are deployed in critical operations. The startup also collaborates with Bharat Electronics Limited for co-developing high-altitude drones and works with Bhutan’s Druk Holding & Investments on remote logistics missions. With this funding, EndureAir aims to position India as a global leader in UAV innovation, advancing resilient domestic drone systems for defense and enterprise applications.