As we navigate the early months of 2026, the global economic landscape resembles a high-stakes obstacle course. What began years ago as isolated tariff disputes has evolved into a structural dismantling of global trade. Today, local businesses find themselves caught in a “triple whammy”: the persistent disruption of supply chains by regional wars, a volatile…
In the last two years, artificial intelligence has transformed from a behind-the-scenes helper to the centerpiece of creative industries. What began with text-based chatbots has now extended into visual storytelling – AI can generate entire images, videos, and even cinematic experiences with just a few lines of text as input. While big players like Google’s…
A few months ago we had analyzed Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods and the revelations of luxury brands being mass produced in China in its aftermath. Now Trump’s trade guns are blazing again – this time aimed at India. With tariffs on Indian imports now doubled to 50%, Washington seems less focused on “leveling…
For decades, the global aviation industry has been dominated by a duopoly—Boeing and Airbus—delivering giant, expensive, slow-to-manufacture aircraft to a small circle of airlines operating under high costs and tight margins. These legacy aircraft, while marvels of engineering, require immense resources to build, operate, and maintain. The result is an inflexible aviation model, heavily dependent…
On June 12th, 2025, the world witnessed a grim déjà vu: Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London, had crashed just moments after takeoff. The tragedy claimed 241 lives onboard as well a rising death toll on ground as the plane crashed into a hostel compound of a…
In a shocking shift that’s left long-time enthusiasts reeling, Jaguar unveiled a major brand overhaul in November 2024 — a change that seems to have roared in with more confusion than clarity. The luxury automaker, synonymous with British elegance and feral sophistication, has shed its iconic leaping cat logo in favor of a minimalist, Gen…
So here we are again. Another startup, another fancy pitch about AI doing all the work — only for the internet to discover that it wasn’t all AI after all, but, well… real people. In India. This time it’s Builder.ai, a no-code platform that claimed to help you build apps in minutes using artificial intelligence….
Google’s recent unveiling of Veo (VEO3), its most advanced generative video model to date, marks a seismic shift in the landscape of digital content creation. Capable of generating high-definition, photorealistic, and stylistically nuanced videos from text prompts, VEO3 is not just a technical marvel—it’s a herald of a new creative era. But as with all…
Few weeks ago, in a move that shocked markets and diplomats alike, President Donald Trump’s administration sharply increased tariffs across a broad range of imports — reigniting fears of a global trade war. While tariffs are not new to American economic policy, the scale, suddenness, and political signaling of this escalation suggest deeper structural intentions….
BluSmart, once celebrated as a pioneer in India’s electric vehicle (EV) mobility sector, is currently grappling with significant financial challenges that have led to the departure of its co-founders and prompted investors to advocate for a comprehensive restructuring. The Rise and Financial Struggles of BluSmart Founded in 2019 by Anmol Jaggi, Puneet Jaggi, and Puneet…
Recently, top bosses of some of the largest companies from India gave out statements relating to how many hours should an employee work. It started as a remark from Infosys founder Narayan Murthy during a 2023 podcast while speaking about work productivity in India which was according to him “one of the lowest in the…
With the new year comes a moment of reflection and opportunity for business owners. It’s a time to reassess, reinvigorate, and realign with the evolving demands of the business world. This article, presents critical strategies for fostering growth and success. Each resolution offers a step toward a more prosperous and sustainable business future, from enhancing…
Microservices is a term that every Python developer comes across every once in a while. It provides a great base to help you build mobile applications. Microservices help you break down large applications into several applications, each with a different service or functionality. If you are thinking about implementing microservices with FastAPI in Python, you’re…
Aren’t we blessed because of Android? With a market share of over 40% in operating systems, Android is way ahead of its closest competitors. Since the founding of Android Inc in 2003 to the latest version which is being called a Upside Down Cake, we have not only seen its evolution, but felt it too….
Cooperative retail chains are a popular retailing model around the world. They are owned and managed by their members, who are also the customers of the stores. Members invest in the store and receive benefits in return, such as discounts and profit-sharing. These chains operate on a democratic basis, with members having a say in…
Consider starting a local business and making a positive impact! It’s exciting, but it can also be daunting. To succeed, you need more than just a good idea. You need to size up your competition, get support from your community, create a buzz, meet compliances and manage costs. To help you in your entrepreneurial journey,…
Twitter has been in a state of flux ever since Elon Musk’s takeover in October 2022. The billionaire entrepreneur has promised to make the platform a bastion of free speech, but his plans have been met with mixed reactions. In the months since Musk took over, Twitter management has been reeling with issues ranging from…
Mister Softee is one of the most iconic ice cream brands in the United States, with its distinctive blue and white color scheme, cursive lettering, and bow tie-clad ice cream cone mascot. But what many people don’t know is that Mister Softee’s success led to the creation of a rival brand, New York Ice Cream,…
The introduction of 5G technology has significantly transformed many industries, and the app industry is one area that has undergone notable changes with the rollout of 5G networks. As a result, a new era of innovation and possibilities has emerged, revolutionizing how we interact with mobile applications. This article will examine the significant effects of…
Taste often bring people together | Photo by Darya Sannikova from Pexels Obviously, at the most fundamental level, restaurants serve food to customers. Customers eat out at restaurants for a variety of reasons, including satisfying a craving for a particular dish, avoiding the bothersome task of cooking for themselves, or dining while visiting from out…
Its been 7 years since The Local Brand was launched and we started writing about small businesses and local brands which deserve to be brought into the spotlight. We have a section on our website which allows our readers to submit their nominations for the best local brand they can think of. Over the years…
It’s always hard to let go of something that has been around for a while. Ever since we opened TheLocalBrand.com for public submissions we’ve been receiving some exceptional articles and infographics from various walks of business. We’ve had the privilege of getting some superb infographic submissions through our open submission form specifically designed for the…
We live in a culture of paranoia that is fueled by our economic uncertainty. Of course the big fish always tends to eat the small fish but in the larger ecosystem, things don’t necessarily tip towards the stronger or the mightier. Many a times I read about the excessive fear of big giant corporations like…
Recently the The Economist published an article in their Buttonwood column denouncing the claims about the end of capitalism with ravaging examples of its resurgence via online business models of enterprises such as Etsy, Airbnb, Google and so on. I have long suspected the venerable journalistic news source to be a mouthpiece of capitalistic agendas…
Much of the brand marketing landscape today centers around consumer perception. Gone are the days when blatant advertising alone did the trick and people flocked to buy the latest novelty to please themselves. Actually, there is very little novelty factor left in products and services. Competition is both severe and simultaneous. The core aspect of…
