Entrepreneur News, one of India’s fastest-growing business media publications, has released The Global Power Shift, its April to June 2026 edition, published as Volume 2, Issue No. 06. The edition carries Howard Schultz, Chairman Emeritus of Starbucks, on the cover, and brings together founders, families, and institutions defining the next decade of Indian and global enterprise.
Established in 2024 as a subsidiary media brand under the Navotra Group, Entrepreneur News is positioned at the intersection of business journalism, founder storytelling, and enterprise intelligence. The publication serves a readership of entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and high-net-worth professionals across domestic and international markets. Since inception, it has profiled over 585 leading enterprises and industry leaders, including prominent Shark Tank India brands, and publishes quarterly across business, corporate finance, wealth creation, and the people driving India’s economic transformation.
Led by Akshita Verma, one of India’s youngest Founders and Editors-in-Chief in business media, the publication is built on a single conviction: quality over quantity. Every profile, every feature, and every edition is produced with editorial rigour, factual accuracy, and a commitment to amplifying stories that deserve a global audience. Entrepreneur News does not chase noise. It documents legacy in the making.
JIO News and FounderVox served as Associate Media Partners for this edition.
Inside The Global Power Shift Edition
Writing in the Editorial’s Desk, Akshita Verma noted that the businesses inside these pages have not asked the market to move, they have moved the market. The edition profiles operators rebuilding categories, deploying capital across borders, and building scale earned over decades rather than weeks.
Cover Story
The cover feature traces the Starbucks story from its founding trio through Howard Schultz’s arrival, the launch of Il Giornale, and the merger that produced the modern company, alongside the leadership transitions that followed.
Market Insights
This section captures the stories, signals, and shifts defining today’s competitive landscape, including The Great Indian IPO Wave, The Deal That Redrew the India Story covering the Emirates NBD and RBL Bank transaction, and What India’s Wealthy Are Actually Doing With Their Money.
In The Frame
The Silent Giant examined how a Kerala family built India’s largest rubber footwear business through Paragon Footwear. The Kitchen Cabinet reported on Nestlé India entering a new chapter under new leadership. A Test of Trust looked at Amul India expanding at record pace while being asked to prove that its scale has not outgrown its systems.
Global Frontline
The Man Who Built Modern Luxury profiled Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH. The Long Game followed Jeff Bezos from online bookstore to rocket company and media institution. The Monk Who Monetised Meaning traced the work of Jay Shetty.
Fempreneur
The Intern Who Came Back to Lead profiled Priya Nair, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Hindustan Unilever. The World’s Richest Women 2026 covered six women across six countries. The Traveller Who Runs the World’s Largest Journey featured Jane Sun, Chief Executive Officer of Trip.com Group.
Brand Insights
The edition featured ten enterprises and leaders under the Brand Insights desk.
Ravikiran Mandlik: Redefining Real Estate and Scaling Regional Enterprises Globally. Based in Pimpri, Pune, Ravikiran Mandlik is founder of Backend Business Solutions, integrating technology, marketing, and real estate under one strategic framework through REAL (Real Estates and Lands), LOCAL2GLOBAL, and the training initiative Acadmatrix.
24K Kraft Brewzz: Brewing a Dream, Crafting a Legacy. Beginning as Hotel 24K in Tarabai Park, Kolhapur in 2016, the brand opened a 300-seater microbrewery at Balewadi High Street, Pune in 2021, and has since expanded to Viman Nagar, Sangli, The Pavilion Mall, Solapur, and Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai.
From the Shadows of Trauma to a Beacon of Hope: The Resilience of Sonali Khade. Sonali Pandharinath Khade earned an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and certifications from the Rehabilitation Council of India, and today is founder of the Mind Miracle clinic and the Manodnyan Foundation, which provide free psychiatric treatment to the underprivileged.
Unlocking Mathematical Innovation: Dr. Bhapkar’s BEIMI Pedagogy Inspires Global Students to Think Differently. Dr. Haribhau R. Bhapkar, Mathematics Head at Central University of Kashmir and NEP-2020 Nodal Officer, introduced BEIMI through his Springer-published book, a method where students experience and derive formulas before they are told to memorise them.
Poonam Giri Gosavi: Empowering Digital India Through Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact. Poonam Giri Gosavi established Scrambler Technosys Pvt. Ltd. in 2018 and QuantumSky Info Pvt. Ltd. in 2022, developing government web portals and digital platforms that contribute to Maharashtra’s digital governance initiatives.
Lighting the Way: Siddhi Shah’s Entrepreneurial Vision and the Building The Reverie House. Siddhi Shah is founder of The Reverie House, a premium home fragrance and candle brand centred around handcrafted soy wax candles, now extending into premium gifting and experiential collaborations.
Dr. Shailesh Hadgaonkar to Lead World UBE Spine Society’s India Chapter: A Landmark Moment for Spine Surgery. Pune-based spine surgeon Dr. Shailesh Hadgaonkar has been elected Founding President of the India Chapter of the World Unilateral Bi-portal Endoscopic Spine Society, announced during the World UBE Spine Meeting in Seoul, South Korea.
Soumya Vilekar: Forging India’s Future in Advanced Materials and Powder Metallurgy. As CEO and Founder of Involute Metal Powder Technologies, Soumya Vilekar develops indigenous technologies for ferrous and non-ferrous metal powders, transforming mining waste into high-value materials and supporting the Make in India movement.
Swatiki, Indrajeet Kumar and Artociti: Transforming Indian Heritage into Contemporary Design Excellence. Launched from Bokaro, Jharkhand in 2021, Artociti specialises in premium 3D relief murals, sculptures, and wall décor inspired by India’s cultural and spiritual heritage, with every product designed and manufactured internally.
The ‘Ideal’ Blueprint for Global Education: Transforming Learning in Phaltan. Established under the leadership of Dr. Vaishali Shinde, Ideal International School and Junior College is affiliated with Theo Kids International, Hong Kong, offering a blend of Theo Kids, CBSE, and NCERT methodologies.
The Road Ahead
Print operations commenced in 2026 with 1,000 to 3,000 copies distributed per quarter to clients, associates, contributing writers, and editorial feature participants, alongside placement at business events where Entrepreneur News serves as an official media partner. The publication enters 2026 with a mandate to scale to a readership of 500,000 and above, with an expanded print footprint across India’s most exclusive HNI and UHNI business environments.
With The Global Power Shift, Entrepreneur News continues to build a business-first media platform committed to editorial integrity, credible storytelling, and long-term ecosystem building, documenting the founders and leaders shaping India’s next chapter with authority and editorial excellence.
Read the full edition at www.entrepreneurnews.org
