According to the Financial Times, British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has terminated its agreement with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to run its IT service desk. However, both businesses maintain that the termination has nothing to do with a hack that occurred earlier this year. The decision ends a more than ten-year collaboration in which TCS oversaw a number of M&S’s technological operations. According to M&S, months before the hacking incident, in January 2025, a competitive procurement process was started, and the service desk contract was terminated in July.
In a statement quoted by the Financial Times, the retailer stated that M&S valued its collaboration with the TCS team and that TCS offers a variety of IT and technology services to the company. As is customary, M&S conducted a comprehensive process, trained a new supplier, and tested the market to find the best product available. M&S’ larger TCS connection is unaffected by this change, the company stated.
Speculations Still Signaling Towards Cyber Attack
According to prior reports, the contract’s termination was related to the April 2025 cyberattack that forced M&S to stop accepting online purchases and left numerous locations with empty shelves. According to British media, the attack may have reduced operating profits by as much as £300 million. TCS, however, denied rumours that it had anything to do with the hack.
Prior to the April cyber incident, the retailer had selected a different service provider through a standard competitive procurement procedure that had been started in January. The Indian IT company declared that the two issues were obviously unrelated. TCS clarified that the IT service desk contract was really a minor portion of its total relationship with M&S, calling reports that connected the two situations “misleading”.
The business still offers the retailer a number of technological and digital transformation services. TCS assured UK legislators in a statement that there was no proof of compromise throughout its client networks, which included M&S, Jaguar Land Rover, and other significant UK-based clients. TCS claimed that its systems were safe and that it provides services to over 200 clients in the UK who work in vital sectors like nuclear energy, water, and finance.
M&S’ Terms Attack as Sophisticated Impersonation
M&S Chair Archie Norman testified before the House of Commons Business and Trade Committee, characterising the April attack on M&S as a “sophisticated impersonation” effort directed at a third-party vendor. Since then, the store has strengthened its incident response and cybersecurity procedures.
One of India’s biggest exporters of technology services and a long-standing IT partner for numerous international retailers is TCS, a division of Tata Sons. Analysts believe the story underscores increased scrutiny on outsourced IT providers in the wake of high-profile cyber attacks in the banking and retail sectors, even though the company’s explanation seems to have allayed worries about its involvement in the M&S breach.
In order to prevent operational interruptions from undermining trust in digital transformation partnerships, industry experts anticipate that both firms will increase due diligence and openness in their supplier networks as cybersecurity constraints increase.
Quick Shots
•M&S has ended its IT service desk contract with TCS,
concluding a decade-long partnership.
•M&S stated the move followed a competitive procurement
process launched in January 2025.
•Reports linked the contract exit to the April 2025 hack that
disrupted M&S’s operations.
•TCS refuted any involvement in the breach, calling such reports
“misleading”.
VerSe Innovation, India’s leading AI-powered local language technology company and parent to Dailyhunt, Josh, NexVerse.ai, VerSe Collab, Magzter and ValueLeaf, has announced the appointment of Prakashan Manikoth as its Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO).
Based in Bengaluru, Prakashan will lead VerSe Innovation’s global finance function, focusing on strategic financial planning, investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation, and long-term business strategy. He will also play a key role in strengthening risk management, compliance and governance frameworks, while steering the company’s IPO preparedness with robust financial discipline and transparent reporting.
With over 25 years of financial leadership experience, Prakashan brings a strong track record across some of India’s most respected organisations. He has spent nearly two decades at Wipro and the Tata Group (TCS and Tata Teleservices), serving as Head of Finance for TCS’s Emerging Market Business and TCS BaNCS, as well as Finance Head for Wipro’s Global Operations and Delivery divisions. Most recently, he was the CFO of LeadSquared, a high-growth SaaS unicorn, where he played a pivotal role in scaling global operations and driving sustained growth.
A Chartered Accountant and alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C), Prakashan combines financial expertise with strategic acumen, qualities that have shaped his leadership across both high-growth and large-scale enterprises.
“We are delighted to welcome Prakashan to VerSe Innovation’s leadership team. His deep domain expertise and proven experience across global technology enterprises make him the perfect partner to guide our financial strategy as we accelerate toward becoming India’s first global AI-led technology powerhouse. His leadership will be critical as we scale responsibly, deepen our governance standards, and gear up for our IPO journey,” Umang Bedi, Co-Founder, VerSe Innovation.
“I am thrilled to join VerSe Innovation at such a transformative time in its journey. VerSe is redefining how Bharat engages with content, creators, and commerce—powered by cutting-edge AI and bold ambition. I look forward to partnering with the founders and leadership team to amplify impact, driving sustainable enterprise value creation for all stakeholders, and help shape the company’s global financial trajectory,” Prakashan Manikoth, Group CFO, VerSe Innovation.
In FY25, VerSe Innovation recorded 88% revenue growth, reaching INR 2,071 crore, while reducing burn by 20%. The company is poised to achieve group-level profitability in the second half of the fiscal year, supported by its robust AI-first product portfolio that includes NexVerse.ai, Dailyhunt Premium, Josh and VerSe Collab.
Deel, the global HR and payroll platform, has released its State of Global Compensation Report 2025 in collaboration with Carta, an equity management company.
Based on Deel’s vast dataset covering over one million contracts and more than 35,000 customers across 150+ countries — the report offers deep insights into global pay trends. It aims to help organisations and professionals benchmark compensation more accurately and make transparent, equitable, and data-driven pay decisions.
Key Global and India Insights
Compensation leaders remain unchanged: The US ($95K–$150K), UK ($82K–$117K), and Canada ($73K–$121K) continue to offer the highest median salaries across job categories.
AI job specialisation accelerates: Roles in AI, cybersecurity, and digital marketing command 20-25% higher pay due to talent scarcity and undefined benchmarks.
Equity grants on the rise: Equity-based compensation continues to grow globally, particularly in emerging markets such as Brazil and India. The US leads in equity package size, followed by Canada and France.
Shift in contractor hiring: Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil now rely heavily on contractor talent (80-90%), while the US and Germany remain FTE-centric. India maintains a hybrid workforce, with 60-70% full-time employees and 30–40% contractors, reflecting continued flexibility in hiring models.
Gender pay gap narrows in India: While disparities persist globally. especially in tech and leadership roles, India stands out for one of the world’s smallest gender pay gaps. Median salaries for both men and women now range between $13K and $23K, depending on role and function.
Median pay drops in India’s tech sector: Engineering and data professionals in India saw a median salary decline from $36K in 2024 to $22K in 2025, a 40% fall. Meanwhile, the US recorded a rise from $122K to $150K in the same period.
“It’s encouraging to see India emerge as one of the few countries where the gender pay gap has narrowed significantly. Median salaries for men and women now stand nearly equal, both ranging between $13K and $23K, marking one of the smallest gender pay gaps globally,” says Mark Samlal, General Manager, APAC at Deel. “This progress reflects a broader shift toward fairness, transparency, and data-driven compensation models that reward merit over bias.”
About the Report
The State of Global Compensation Report 2025 analyses data from Deel’s extensive payroll and hiring platform. Countries and job groups included were selected based on hiring activity and expanded data coverage. Deel refined its methodology in 2024-2025 to ensure deeper, more comprehensive insights, increasing sample sizes and including previously unreported regions and sectors.Each country in this analysis meets a minimum threshold of 50 contracts to maintain statistical accuracy and reliability. The report aims to serve as a practical resource for organisations tracking pay trends and planning international talent strategies.
The reappointment of trustee Mehli Mistry, whose term expires on October 28, is unlikely to be approved by Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata, vice chairman Venu Srinivasan, and Vijay Singh, several persons close to the issue informed ET. On 27 October, the trustees may communicate their choice.
This week is Mistry’s renewal vote. Mistry has served as a trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) since 2022. Together, the two trusts own 51% of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. Siddharth Sharma, the CEO of Tata Trusts, moved a resolution on Friday to extend his tenure. According to sources, Jehangir HC Jehangir, Pramit Jhaveri, and trustee Darius Khambata have all agreed.
According to insiders, the dispute over his reappointment may lead to legal challenges. Mistry was perceived as hostile against chairman Noel Tata and the other nominated directors on the Tata Sons board, including Singh and Srinivasan.
Tata Trust Has Become a New Battle Ground
At Tata Trusts, trustee appointments, like other choices, are typically made by consensus. About a year after the passing of long-time patriarch Ratan Tata, on September 11, the trustees defied tradition by voting by majority to remove former defence secretary Vijay Singh as a nominated director on the Tata Sons board. That started a series of events that brought the infighting at India’s most prominent public trusts to the attention of the entire country.
It’s unclear if a majority vote can be used to reappoint a trustee in the event of disagreements or if a unanimous decision is needed. According to insiders, this is new ground for the trusts because, in the decades prior to Ratan Tata’s leadership of the organisation, trust decisions were not put to a vote.
Trust affairs are decided by a combination of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act regulations, the trust deed (or the will by which the trust was established, as in the case of Sir Ratan Tata Trust, founded in 1916), and resolutions passed by trustees from time to time. This is in contrast to companies, whose governance is standardised under the Companies Act and other applicable laws. According to the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust’s 1932 trust deed, “the decision of a majority of the trustees present at a meeting shall bind the minority,” and a quorum necessitates three trustees.
Recent Resolution by Tata Trust Trustees
Additionally, there is a more recent resolution that is pertinent. The “moment of transition between two eras” was marked by the trustees’ meeting on October 17, nine days following Ratan Tata’s passing. They committed to the founding fathers’ vision and ethos and agreed to act in concert and in support of the trusts’ goals and objectives.
According to the resolution, a copy of which ET has examined, they determined that all trustees will be reappointed by the relevant trust at the expiration of their term, with no time limit placed on the term of such reappointment. This implies that all trustees will have their terms extended for life. However, the resolution does not include enough details about the process by which this will be accomplished.
According to ET, Mistry, a close friend of the late Ratan Tata, conditionally approved Srinivasan’s reappointment as vice chairman and trustee of SDTT last week. Late on October 21, he sent an email requesting reciprocity in the extension of his own tenure. His email appeared to recognise that a unanimous trustee decision is necessary for reappointment for life.
For the avoidance of doubt, Mehli’s response asserted that I do not formally approve the reappointment of Venu Srinivasan in the event that any trustee chooses not to pass this resolution or an identical unanimous resolution for all other trustees as and when their respective tenures expire.
Quick Shots
•Mehli Mistry’s tenure ends on October 28, 2025; a decision on
renewal is expected on October 27.
•Mistry has served as trustee of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT)
and Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) since 2022.
•Differences over the reappointment process may trigger legal
challenges within the trusts.
•Disagreement persists over whether majority or unanimous
consent is needed to reappoint trustees for life.
The Indian commercial interior design and office fit-out sector is expanding rapidly, valued at INR 277 billion in 2023 and projected to grow to INR 805 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 16.5%. FocusOn Interiors provides end-to-end turnkey solutions, bridging the gap between design and execution through structured project management, quality control, and single-point accountability. The company has built a reputation for delivering functional, aesthetically refined spaces that meet client requirements efficiently.
In this article, explore more about FocusOn Interiors, its founders, business and revenue model, challenges, and more.
FocusOn Interiors Company Highlights
Company Name
FocusOn Interior Decorators Pvt. Ltd.
Headquarters
Gurugram, Haryana
Sector
Architecture and Planning, Interior Designing
Founder
Shanu Khan, Raja Khan
Founded
2017
Website
focusoninterior.com
FocusOn Interiors – About
FocusOn Interior provides end-to-end interior design and turnkey execution services for commercial and corporate spaces in India. The company currently operates from Gurgaon, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, with plans to expand to Hyderabad and Pune in response to growing demand for integrated interior solutions. Services include concept design, space planning, material selection, project management, and final execution. The team focuses on detail, discipline, and accountability to deliver functional and well-executed spaces.
FocusOn Interiors – Industry Details
The office fit-out market in India was valued at approximately INR 277 billion in CY23. It is projected to grow to INR 805 billion by CY30, reflecting a CAGR of 16.5%. The office furniture segment, a component of fit-outs, is estimated at USD 5.8 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 13.0 billion by 2033, representing a CAGR of 8.8%.
Corporate demand for Grade-A office space is on the rise, driven by increasing leasing and gross absorption. Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are contributing significantly to the demand for corporate offices. There is also a growing preference for flexible, hybrid workspace layouts, alongside a stronger emphasis on sustainability, wellness, and technology-enabled spaces.
Outlook for the Next Five Years
The corporate and office fit-out sector is expected to continue growing at double-digit rates, with a projected CAGR of 15-18% if current trends persist. Demand will increasingly come from expanding corporations, the tech and BFSI sectors, GCCs, and also from non-metro Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Fit-outs will need to balance aesthetics, functionality, cost efficiency, and sustainability. Modular, smart, and flexible elements, such as adaptable furniture, zoning solutions, and automation, are anticipated to become standard rather than a luxury.
Shanu Khan, Founder and Director, FocusOn Interiors
FocusOn Interior was co-founded by brothers Shanu Khan and Raja Khan. As real brothers, mutual trust and belief have always been central to their partnership, making the decision to work together a natural progression rather than a challenge.
Shanu Khan, Founder and Director, leads the corporate vertical, steering the company’s large-scale projects and strategic direction. Raja Khan, Co-founder, oversees NBFC and small office interior projects, ensuring that each project maintains FocusOn’s hallmark of precision, efficiency, and design excellence.
Today, the company has a team of over 100 professionals, including designers, project managers, site engineers, and skilled execution partners. The organisational culture is defined by consistency, quality, time efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
FocusOn Interior’s hiring ideology is straightforward: attitude over experience. The company seeks individuals who are proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to learn. While technical skills can be developed, qualities such as passion, honesty, and accountability are considered essential. The leadership believes in nurturing a team that grows alongside the company, where every project represents a shared success story.
FocusOn Interiors – Startup Story
The inspiration for FocusOn Interior arose from a noticeable gap in the industry designs often looked impressive on paper but lost impact during execution. Khan envisioned a company that would bridge this gap by combining creativity with precision and accountability. The goal was to build a brand that focuses on every detail from concept to completion.
To validate the idea, Shanu Khan studied client pain points, consulted architects, vendors, and mentors, and tested the approach through small turnkey projects. The response was highly encouraging, with early stakeholders appreciating the structured, transparent, and quality-driven methodology. This initial validation provided the confidence to establish FocusOn Interior as a team committed to delivering design excellence with discipline.
FocusOn Interiors – Vision and Mission
FocusOn Interior specialises in providing end-to-end interior design and turnkey execution solutions for commercial and corporate spaces. The company’s services span the entire process, from concept design and space planning to material selection, project management, and final execution, ensuring seamless delivery, quality craftsmanship, and timeless design aesthetics.
The company’s short-term vision is to consistently deliver design excellence and operational precision across every project, building strong client trust through transparency and commitment. Its long-term vision is to become one of India’s most trusted and innovative interior solution providers, renowned for transforming spaces into experiences that inspire productivity, creativity, and comfort.
At the heart of FocusOn Interior is a belief in detail, discipline, and design that delivers. The team operates on the philosophy that interiors are not merely about aesthetics, but about purpose, performance, and people. The company believes that great design emerges when creativity meets accountability, and this principle drives every member of the team daily.
FocusOn Interiors – Name, Tagline, and Logo
FocusOn Interiors Logo
The name “FocusOn” was conceived from the company’s core philosophy of concentrating on what truly matters- people, purpose, and precision in design. It embodies FocusOn Interior’s approach to creating spaces that extend beyond aesthetics to deliver functionality and intent in every detail.
The tagline, “Crafting Spaces, Inspiring Experiences,” encapsulates the essence of the company’s work and its commitment to transforming interiors into environments that spark creativity, comfort, and connection.
The logo takes inspiration from architectural precision and human-centred design. The dot represents a “focus point” or human head, symbolising empathy and intent at the heart of every project. The curved, modular elements reflect organic transformation, illustrating how the company converts raw spaces into functional, flowing environments. The subtle ‘F’ monogram reinforces brand identity, while the minimal and modern design conveys clarity, balance, and purpose.
Together, the name, tagline, and logo express the company’s mission to design intelligent, future-ready ecosystems that inspire and endure.
FocusOn Interiors – Products/Services
FocusOn Interior provides complete turnkey interior solutions, covering every stage from concept design to on-site execution. The company’s process ensures that what is visualised in design is delivered exactly as envisioned in reality. It addresses a major industry challenge, the disconnect between design and execution, through structured project management, rigorous quality control, and single-point accountability.
The company’s USP lies in its attention to detail, transparency, and commitment to on-time delivery. FocusOn Interior combines creative design with disciplined execution, ensuring that every space is both functional and aesthetically refined. Initially, the company focused on small office interiors but later pivoted towards corporate spaces, recognising a greater demand for professional and process-driven solutions.
FocusOn Interiors – Business and Revenue Model
FocusOn Interior operates on a turnkey interior solutions model, catering primarily to corporate and commercial clients. The company provides end-to-end services encompassing design conceptualisation, space planning, and 3D visualisation to material sourcing, project execution, and post-completion support. The model emphasises single-point accountability, ensuring clients enjoy a seamless experience without the need to coordinate with multiple vendors.
Revenue Model
Project-based fees: The primary source of revenue comes from fixed-price contracts for corporate fit-outs and office interiors.
Design consultancy fees: For clients seeking only design guidance, the company charges consultancy or per-square-foot fees.
Value-added services: Revenue is also generated through procurement margins on materials and furniture, and through premium services such as 3D walkthroughs, modular solutions, and expedited execution.
Scalable approach: Larger clients or recurring projects are offered retainer or long-term engagement models, ensuring predictable cash flow and sustained client loyalty.
FocusOn Interiors – Launching Company Strategies
The Covid-19 era proved to be a blessing in disguise for FocusOn Interior. At the time, the company was new to the market and, despite existing contacts, faced challenges in securing opportunities due to established players dominating the industry. During the lockdown, the team was engaged in a project at Sanar Hospital in Gurgaon, handling civil work with authorised access for movement in and out of the site.
FocusOn Interior leveraged this unique access to connect with potential clients over Zoom and Teams, demonstrating its capabilities and assuring prospective clients that projects could be completed within the same budget as other vendors. Safety was a major priority, and the company implemented strict protocols, including sanitised vehicles, safe passage for staff, and full PPE kits. This approach not only helped FocusOn Interior secure its first clients but also built trust during a challenging period, providing the company with its initial foothold in the market.
FocusOn Interiors – Growth and Retention Strategies
Scaling from the first 100 clients to 10,000 required a combination of relationship-building, strategic partnerships, and targeted visibility. From the outset, FocusOn Interior emphasised referrals and repeat clients, ensuring every project served as a testimonial to the company’s reliability and execution quality. Partnerships with architects, real estate developers, and corporate consultants provided access to larger corporate projects without the need for significant investment in traditional advertising.
On the marketing front, the company focused on digital campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and content that showcased project execution rather than mass media. Campaigns highlighting before-and-after transformations and 3D walkthroughs garnered strong engagement, effectively serving as organic marketing. The growth strategy has been lean and ROI-focused, with selective spending on tools, digital visibility, and client engagement rather than broad advertising. Trust, quality delivery, and word-of-mouth amplification remain the company’s most effective channels for acquiring high-value clients.
FocusOn Interiors – Challenges Faced
In its early days, FocusOn Interior faced significant challenges due to limited resources. As a startup, hiring a large team was not feasible, so the company involved family members in operations. This approach not only helped keep project execution costs low but also fostered a high level of trust, which proved crucial during the initial phase.
Since then, FocusOn Interior has grown substantially, taking on larger and more complex projects. Despite this growth, the core team, the same members who started with the company, continues to drive operations, ensuring that the values of trust, accountability, and quality remain central to every project.
FocusOn Interiors – Key Tools and Software
FocusOn Interior utilises a range of professional tools to manage and execute projects efficiently. These include:
AutoCAD
3Ds Max
Sketchup
Enscape
R-Dash
MS Office
FocusOn Interiors – Competitors
Some of the prominent competitors of FocusOn Interior include:
Nag Interiors
SKV
Ambience Interiors
ANJ
IDI Designs
FAQs
What does FocusOn Interiors do?
FocusOn Interiors provides end-to-end interior design and turnkey execution solutions for commercial and corporate spaces in India.
Who is the founder of FocusOn Interiors?
FocusOn Interior was co-founded by brothers Shanu Khan and Raja Khan.
What sets the company apart?
Its USP lies in bridging the gap between design and execution, offering structured project management, quality control, and single-point accountability.
In an exchange statement on 25 October, Ola Electric Mobility stated that the board had authorised funding up to INR 1,500 crore through the issuance of securities. A plan to raise money through the issuance of shares or convertible securities, including warrants, through rights issues, qualified institutional placements, private placements, or any other method allowed by applicable laws has been reviewed and approved by the board, according to the Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer. No more than INR 1,500 crore will be raised in total. The EV manufacturer did not reveal why the money was being raised.
Ola’s Fund Raising History
The board of Ola Electric authorised the issuing of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) or any other suitable debt securities on May 22 of this year in order to raise 1,700 crore. Additionally, the business stated that it will raise money through working capital facilities and term loans.
The company had stated in a filing that the Board of Directors of Ola Electric Mobility Limited (“the company”), at its meeting on May 22, 2025, has, among other things, considered and approved the proposal of fundraising by borrowing funds within the borrowing limits approved by the shareholders of the company. This fundraising will be conducted through the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) or any other eligible debt securities in one or more tranches, on a private placement basis, or through such other methods as may be permitted under applicable laws.
Ola Electric to Expand Through Fund Raising
Ola Electric was founded in 2017 and raised more equity when it went public in August 2024. Market share erosion and regulatory enquiries, such as discrepancies between reported sales and car registrations, have been challenges for the company since listing.
Due to increased competition from car giants like Bajaj Aito and TVS Motor Company, the company’s market share has also decreased. As the electric scooter manufacturer struggled with a steep decline in sales, Ola Electric reported a larger net loss for the April–June quarter (Q1) of 2025–26 (FY26). The company’s consolidated loss for the same time last year was INR 428 crore, up 23% from INR 347 crore.
Quick Shots
•Ola
Electric’s board has approved raising INR 1,500 crore through shares or
convertible securities.
•Total
amount to be raised capped at INR 1,500 crore.
•In
May 2025, Ola Electric raised INR 1,700 crore via Non-Convertible Debentures
(NCDs) or other debt securities.
•Additional
funds were raised through working capital facilities and term loans.
•Founded
in 2017, went public in August 2024.
•Faces
market share erosion and regulatory scrutiny over sales vs. registration
discrepancies.
•Q1
FY26 net loss: INR 428 crore (up 23% from INR 347 crore last year).
•Competition from Bajaj Aito and TVS
Motor Company impacting sales and market share.
According to officials, starting in December, green taxes would be collected from cars travelling from other states to Uttarakhand. Officials say the decision is intended to keep the state clean, safeguard the environment, and limit pollution. This tax will start to be collected in December.
ANPR Cameras to Act as a Scanner
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras placed at the state’s borders will record the registration numbers of approaching cars, according to State Additional Transport Commissioner Sanat Kumar Singh. According to him, there are now 37 cameras in the border areas, up from the initial 16 that were put there. According to Singh, a vendor company has been chosen by the transport department to collect the green tax.
How Green Tax’s Eco-System will Work?
Singh stated that the vendor will get the camera data via software, which will then separate the data pertaining to government, two-wheeler, and Uttarakhand-registered vehicles and send it to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) database.
He explained that after that, the wallet numbers of the car owners would be looked up, and the appropriate sum would be automatically taken out and placed into the transport department’s account. Various vehicle classifications have different tax rates: buses pay INR 140, trucks pay between INR 120 and INR 700, depending on their weight, small vehicles pay INR 80, small cargo vehicles pay INR 250, and trucks pay INR 140.
Quick Shots
•Green
tax collection to begin from December for vehicles entering Uttarakhand from
other states.
•Aimed
at reducing pollution, protecting the environment, and keeping the state
clean.
•Automatic
Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to detect and record vehicle numbers
at state borders.
•7
cameras currently operational (up from 16 earlier).
•Vendor
company appointed by the Transport Department to handle tax collection.
•Data sent to NPCI database, which
identifies vehicle owners’ wallets for automatic deduction of tax.
In a pre-IPO (initial public offering) funding round, billionaire investor Radhakishan Damani, the creator of Avenue Supermarts (DMart), spent approximately INR 90 crore in eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions, according to a report by ET. The investment is made in advance of Lenskart’s IPO, which is anticipated to go live for subscriptions next week. According to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP), the eyeglasses retailer plans to raise INR 2,150 crore through the new issuing of equity shares. In addition, investors and promoters will sell 13.22 crore equity shares.
What is New OFS Deal?
The OFS would involve the sale of shares by investors SVF II Lightbulb (Cayman) Ltd, Schroders Capital Private Equity Asia Mauritius Ltd, PI Opportunities Fund-II, Macritchie Investments Pte. Ltd., Kedaara Capital Fund II LLP, and Alpha Wave Ventures LP, as well as promoters Peyush Bansal, Neha Bansal, Amit Chaudhary, and Sumeet Kapahi.
The IPO proceeds will be used for a number of strategic initiatives, such as capital expenditures for the establishment of new company-operated, company-owned (CoCo) stores in India; payments for leases, rents, and licenses for these CoCo stores; investments in cloud infrastructure and technology; raising brand awareness through business promotion and marketing; possible unidentified inorganic acquisitions; and general corporate purposes, according to Lenskart.
About Lenskart
Through its online platform and vast retail network, Lenskart, one of India’s biggest omni-channel eyewear retailers, provides a large selection of reasonably priced and stylish prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Lenskart, which was founded in 2008, began as an online marketplace for eyewear in 2010 and launched its first physical location in New Delhi in 2013. It has developed over time into one of the most well-known consumer brands in the eyewear sector in the nation. The business operates internationally in Southeast Asia and the Middle East and is present in metro, Tier-1, and Tier-2 locations.
Quick Shots
•Billionaire
DMart founder Radhakishan Damani invests INR 90 crore in Lenskart Solutions
ahead of its IPO.
•Lenskart
aims to raise INR 2,150 crore via fresh equity issue; 13.22 crore shares to
be sold by promoters and investors through OFS.
•Founded
in 2008, Lenskart is India’s leading omni-channel eyewear retailer, offering
eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.
•Operates across India, Southeast
Asia, and the Middle East, with a strong foothold in metro, Tier-1, and
Tier-2 cities.
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Best For
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Website
10web.io
Rating
4.3
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
AI-powered WordPress website creation & hosting for small to medium businesses
10Web – Top AI Portfolio Generators
Using AI, 10Web can create an entire WordPress portfolio within minutes, developed completely according to the work you do and requirements you need-the AI will create the layout, text, and images, according to what it is set to. Powered by Elementor, its drag-and-drop editor makes it possible to edit, add sections, and quickly rewrite content. Hosting is based on Google Cloud, making your website download fast and safe. Built-in SEO tools will help your works be seen online. You could even copy those models you love from other sites to give you a head start.
Pros
The drag-and-drop editor makes an easy edit
AI makes it easy to quickly create text, layouts, and images.
Available 24-7 live chat and automated backups.
Cons
Limited variety of templates against competitors.
Only compatible with WordPress and not for real beginners.
Pricing
Pricing
Plan
AI starter
$10/month
AI premium
$15/month
AI ultimate
$23/month
Framer AI
Website
framer.com
Rating
4.4
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Designer-friendly, AI-powered website building & No-Code web design
Framer AI – Top AI Portfolio Generators
With Framer AI, it is possible for each individual to compose a modern portfolio through words in just seconds. Just say what you want, and the AI at Framer will build clean layouts, pick images, and write starter copy. Its editor is user-friendly with great features like animations, fast CMS-installation, and instant designs-in-ready-for-action mobile versions. Then push live under a custom domain, tweak every detail, and add new sections or effects with drag-and-drop controls. Framer stands for lightning speed, easy publishing, and visual freedom, giving creators all they want to let their creations shine.
Pros
CMS for dynamic portfolios and blogs.
Fast hosting with one-click publishing and SSL included.
Great offering for individuals and small teams.
Cons
AI-written copy often needs editing for best results.
Not very suitable for large complex sites.
Pricing
Pricing
Plan
Basic
$10/month
Pro
$30/month
Scale
$100/month plus usage
ClickUp
Website
clickup.com
Rating
4.6
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
All-in-one work & project management: tasks, docs, chat, AI automation & team collaboration
ClickUp – Top AI Portfolio Generators
ClickUp helps you build project-based portfolios. In a way, AI writes the texts, collects details, and makes brief summaries, which are suitable for easy sharing of your story. Smart dashboards allow you to showcase work done, track feedback received, and keep everything up to date. Automations put the spotlight on your best projects, while custom views showcase your skills in various ways. We assure you, it is an easy and quick setup, like a wizard. ClickUp empowers anyone ready to show their finest work to create amazing detailed and lively portfolios that are quick, easy, and stress-free.
Pros
AI writing assistant for bios, project views, or summaries built in.
Smart automations help get the best work to your portfolio in real-time.
Deep integration with ongoing project management tools
Cons
Overwhelming for new users-takes time to understand.
less smooth navigation on the mobile application.
Pricing
Pricing
Plan
Unlimited
$7/user/month
Business
$12/user/month
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Unicorn Platform
Unicorn Platform – Top AI Portfolio Generators
Unicorn Platform allows creators to quickly build stunning portfolios. The AI designs, writes, and fine-tunes every section of the portfolio so that editing becomes easy in the drag-and-drop interface. Pick any template, in tech, design, startup, or any field, and make any layout, color, and branding changes within minutes. Add images, graphs, and live project demos to pull attention to your projects. Built-in tools for SEO will help make your work discoverable. You may also include forms, blogs, analytics, and integrations. To look professional and work seamlessly, these portfolios help freelancers and founders.
Pros
Setup of an easy, no-cost portfolio
intuitive editor gives easy custom alterations.
SEO, analytics, and other third-party integrations inbuilt.
Cons
Limited customization compared to the fully code-crammed platforms.
PortfolioBox is designed for such creative people as photographers, designers, and artists, and also architects, who just want a minimalist online portfolio. Its built-in intelligence will help organize your photos into galleries and pages right in the browser. You can sell works, book clients, write blogs, use your custom forms-all in one. Pick from predefined themes or just freely change your layout, colors, and branding to express yourself. Each site is also mobile-ready, securely hosted, and optimized for search engines to find its way to more people. So PortfolioBox is a quick, easy, and polished option.
Pros
Clear creative focus with adaptable templates.
Built-in shop and booking tools for selling services.
A very vibrant community for feedback and inspiration.
Cons
Lower tiers have usage restrictions (images, pages, products).
Webflow incorporates AI in order to transform an individual’s idea into a fully-functional portfolio site in a number of minutes. It builds pages out from one command, adopts clean layouts, and suggests colors and content matching one’s stylistic preferences. So, it gets one up and running quickly while still retaining all the flexibility to edit each fine point. Built-in CMS, responsive design, and uncomplicated publishing processes make its updates simple. This means that Webflow is particularly useful to designers or agencies who want beautiful and flexible sites that evolve alongside their work as no coding is required.
Pros
With one prompt, the AI creates the pages, content, and design structure.
The CMS allows you to manage blogs, galleries, and other dynamic content.
Responsive and visually polished results up and running in just a few minutes.
Cons
AI content and images require the finishing touches
For complete beginners, it has a steep learning curve.
Pricing
Pricing
Plan
Basic
$18/month
CMS
$29/month
Business
$49/month
Pixpa
Website
pixpa.com
Rating
4.5
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Creatives (photographers, artists, designers) seeking an all-in-one portfolio, e-commerce, and client gallery platform
Pixpa – Top AI Portfolio Generators
Pixpa is an all-in-one, no-code platform that photographers, artists, and designers use to speedily bring their portfolios to life. The drag-and-drop editor coupled with modern templates and artificial intelligence tools allows for perfect setup for websites, galleries, stores, and secure client portals in the development of polished stations. Share pictures using more than twenty-five gallery layouts while being able to watermark and sell them as prints, downloads, or services. Integrated blogging, SEO, and marketing further advance your brand, readily configuring mobile-first design to showcase your artwork well across diverse platforms.
Pros
Built-in e-commerce, secure client galleries
Mobile-ready, fast-loading design
There are 24/7 live chat support and fast responses.
Cons
Not as flexible as some other drag-and-drop competitors
Limited integrations
Pricing
Pricing
Plan
Basic
$8/month
Creator
$15/month
Professional
$20/month
Advanced
$25/month
Squarespace
Website
squarespace.com
Rating
4.5
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Creatives, small businesses, and professionals seeking elegant, customizable websites with integrated e-commerce and blogging tools
Squarespace – Top AI Portfolio Generators
Squarespace enables anyone to quickly and easily build a beautiful portfolio using AI. Answer a few simple questions, and its Blueprint AI creates your site-the correct design, layout, and text for your field. With the drag-and-drop Fluid Engine, you can make quick changes in the images, layouts, or copy. Add built-in tools for e-commerce, booking, and SEO to take your reach further. Every site includes a custom domain, mobile-ready design, and 24/7 support. With Squarespace, creators can launch, sell, and grow on the web while carrying a visually strong, stylish brand look.
Pros
Portfolio sites built and branded in a matter of minutes.
Beautiful pro templates for all creative fields.
Reliable hosting and strong support even with trials.
Cons
Customization is limited to template structure.
Multi-currency and point-of-sale tools are limited.
Pricing
Pricing
Plan
Personal
$25/month
Business
$36/month
Commerce Basic
$40/month
Commerce Advanced
$72/month
Conclusion
AI portfolio tools are revolutionizing the way online portfolios are displayed by integrating smart designs and speed to create clean, personal pages in mere minutes. They enable anyone to create clear, attention-grabbing digital stories from ideas, projects, and media in a flash and do not require coding or extensive setup. These tools create sites that are instantly part of the mobile experience, making them simple to edit and update. They save students, creators, and professionals millions of hours spent simply adding polish and style to their work samples. The future of online showcasing is where talent and design meet.
FAQs
What are some Top AI Portfolio Generators?
Some Top AI Portfolio Generators are:
Durable
Wix ADI
10Web
Framer AI
ClickUp
Unicorn Platform
PortfolioBox
Webflow
Pixpa
Squarespace
What are AI portfolio tools?
AI portfolio tools are online platforms that use artificial intelligence to create professional portfolios automatically. They generate layouts, write bios, add branded images, and even optimize sites for SEO — all without coding.
How do AI portfolio builders work?
These tools ask users a few prompts about their profession or project type and then generate a complete portfolio site within minutes. AI automatically designs pages, writes copy, and adds images to make your work visually appealing and mobile-friendly.
This article has been contributed by Mr Sanjith Mukund, Co-Founder, JrnyOn
The tourism industry has perhaps never been as dynamic as it is today. Advances in technology, shifting population demographics, and changing values are redefining how people travel and what they seek in their travels. Likewise, the creator economy has matured into a multi-billion-dollar sector that can redefine how we consume content, how we discover products, and how trust is developed. Now, both forces are converging, resulting in a new model of tourism that is shaped by not only travel companies and governments, but by creators and communities based on their inspiration.
The Rise of the Creator Economy in Travel
The creator economy is characterized by individuals monetizing their expertise, interests, and content through engaging directly with audiences. It’s impact in the travel space is undeniable. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are now the primary sources of travel inspiration for millennials and Gen Z, replacing guidebooks and brochures.
Now more than ever, authenticity is key in the age of AI-generative content. When algorithms can generate pristine imagery or create faux narratives for storytelling, the travel experience is seeking to find a source of authenticity. This is where creators’ reels, vlogs, and blogs provide a source to provide authentic moments and experiences, experiences full of little, unrefined, humane moments that artificial intelligence cannot replicate. Once those moments have been framed and shared, and the audience has found some sort of trust in that creator before the moment was created, the moment turns into a more powerful invitation to be present or leave the screen.
This shift has strength in its relatability. A 30-second video clip of a backpacking trek enhanced in a place like Kyrgyzstan, a blog story of a family-run homestay in Vietnam, creates curiosity bigger than any advertisement from the industry could. The audience more often than not feels connected to the creator, sometimes by following or consuming their content for several years; they have created trust, and trust has become new currency in tourism marketing.
Travel is an inherently high-consideration decision when compared to purchasing a new gadget or venturing to a new restaurant. Travel is a decision based on financial consideration, safety, and an unknown experience. It is in these instances where creator influence is valuable in a unique way. When a consumer sees a destination reflected through a creator, or someone they already trust, their sense of uncertainty is lowered. The creator is a proxy, someone who has been there before them.
In an era of content splice from AI is the true variable- trust. The audience can certainly tell the difference between scripted promotional content and an authentic experience. This is why creators, through their authenticity, continue to be important in determining “how” and “where” travel is taken.
From Inspiration to Action: Curated Experiences
The power of creators is going from inspiration to action. Travelers are seeing what their favorite creators see, and they want to go there with them, or through them. This has led to the development of creator-curated experiences: small group trips that are designed around the interest and expertise of a creator.
For example, a chef might curate a food experience in Tuscany, a photographer could curate a photography expedition to Borneo, or a wellness coach could curate a wellness retreat in the Himalayas. These are not itineraries for the mass market, but instead first-person experiences that reflect the personality and expertise of a creator. From a traveler’s perspective, the appeal has a dual benefit of access and connection. For many travelers, they gain access to unique and often niche experiences, and the value of sharing that experience with someone they feel connected to with the creator’s influence.
This also expands the accessibility of tourism design. Tourism design is no longer just for the large operators; up to this point, tourism design has been equitable to the notion of tourism selected only from large operators or companies. It expands new tourism experiences and destinations voices and offers experiences from micro-influencers with devoted niche audiences, to experts who are passionate to bring their knowledge to life in travel experiences.
Impact on Local Economies
One of the most notable advantages of creator-curated travel is its direct effect on nearby economies. Traditional mass tourism directs the spending power toward large operators and global hotel chains, with little remaining for the surrounding community. Alternatively, small group-curated trips can result in patronizing local guides, lodging at family-run accommodations and staying at smaller restaurants and artisans.
By engaging travelers directly with local service providers, creators serve as micro-distributors of tourism demand. A single photography expedition to Mongolia may put thousands of dollars into the local community through transport providers, herder families, and local guesthouses. Over time, these niche experiences can help redistribute tourism from hot spots that are bursting at the seams, spreading the economic benefits while also dealing with overtourism.
For destinations attempting to rebuild after the crisis of a pandemic, it is a growth engine. Creator-driven demand cultivates sustainable, community centered economic development.
The Role of Brands in Creator-Curated Travel
The Creator – Brand Partnership Cycle in Travel
A further aspect of this trend is the function of brands. Not only are creators designing and hosting travel experiences, they are also attracting the attention of consumer brands looking for genuine ways to connect with an audience. The act of brands partnering with creators to sponsor or co-sponsor trips adds another level of value. Travelers are also able to gain from a sponsorship partnership.
In practical terms, this could look like discounted packages, extra experiences, or even complimentary products and services integrated into the trip, which could include traveling gear, or local events funded by brand sponsorships. For brands, appreciation comes in the form of association with authentic storytelling and deeper engagement. For portable travel experiences, the experience becomes richer at a greater value and for local communities, it adds additional layers of investment into and around the tourism ecosystem.
Sustainability and Community Building
Smaller, niche groups are inherently more aligned with sustainability and slow travel. Instead of racing through multiple cities in a week, travelers spend longer periods in fewer places, providing an opportunity for more engaging cultural exchanges and lessening their footprint.
The impact is environmental, economic, and also social. In an age that has been described as a ‘loneliness pandemic’ curated group travel becomes a way for people to form true friendships. Digital community becomes a physical community and trips become platforms for long-lasting relationships. For many the most memorable aspects of these journeys aren’t even just the experience at the destinations; it’s the people with whom they experience it.
Challenges and Guardrails
As expected, this new model will have some challenges. As creator-curated travel increases, we may see signs of oversaturation, commodification, or unsatisfactory quality control. There is also the possibility of overtourism for destinations if demand is not appropriately managed. And while creators are experts in telling stories, they might not be experts in operations, logistics, or safety.
This is where frameworks and partnerships come in important ways. Tech platforms, sector bodies, and local government will need to develop frameworks, provide operational assistance and attribution, all to maintain creator-curated travel which is authentic, safe, and beneficial to all stakeholders.
The Future of Tourism: Co-Creation
The intersection of the creator economy and tourism marks the dawn of a new era for the industry. Once the space of travel companies and travel marketers, this is now being shaped by creators and their communities. The implications are monumental:
For travelers, it means more authentic, passion-driven travel experiences.
For destinations, it means new channels for demand and economic development at the local level.
For brands, it terms engaging in real-life experiences and not just in a digital presence.
For the industry, it means thinking about the creators not only as remuneration but as co-creators of the experience.
Tourism has always been about storytelling. In a time of AI-generated content, creators provide something that algorithms will never replace – authenticity. The co-authors of the future of travel will involve creators, brands, and the community that they inspire.
