Business
Arista's Jayshree Ullal Becomes World's Richest Indian-Origin CEO
Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal is now the world's richest Indian-origin CEO, surpassing Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai. The Hurun India Rich List 2025 values her net worth at $5.7 billion, driven by Arista's boom in cloud and AI infrastructure. Unlike consumer tech giants, her success comes from enterprise networking. Her rise marks a major shift in global tech wealth, highlighting the value of backend infrastructure.
Finance
Commercial LPG Prices Hiked by ₹111 on New Year
The New Year brought a price shock for businesses as oil marketing companies hiked the rate of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹111, the steepest increase in six months. While domestic household cylinder rates remain unchanged, this hike pushes commercial prices to ₹1,691.50 in Delhi. In contrast, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices saw a relief, getting slashed by 7.3%, offering some respite to the airline industry.