e-commerce
Jabong partners with Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania
MUMBAI: Jabong, partners with the new upbeat movie by Karan Johar under Dharma Production – Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. A part of the tie-up, Jabong will unveil an exclusive collection defining the new age fashion exuding elan, a range inspired by the movie and the looks of the lead star cast – Bollywood’s new heartthrobs – Varun Dhawan playing Humpty Sharma and Alia Bhatt playing Kavya Pratap at Crown Plaza, Okhla in Delhi.
Jabong founder and managing director Praveen Sinha said, “We are highly elated to launch this stylish and chic Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania collection on Jabong. We are only growing strength to strength in the e-commerce sector, and this collaboration exemplifies the stature we hold in the market. When such magnum opus brand names show an inclination in getting associated with us, it exudes nothing, but power of e commerce and Jabong. The fashion industry draws heavily from Bollywood; we at Jabong cater to such eclectic needs of people. From international apparel honchos to the classic Bollywood fashion parade, Jabong.com now has everything under one roof.”
Dharma Productions marketing head Siddharth Kadam said, “Movies and shopping are the two experiences people of India not only enjoy but also celebrate. Witnessing the boom in online retail, such associations are going to become more popular with a Bollywood style collection inspired by the movies. There is a huge market of young, fashionable buyers wanting to dress like film stars. We are happy to partner with Jabong for our film Humpty Sharma ki Dhulhania.”
Bottomline Media managing director Tanaaz Bhatia said, “Our association with Jabong.com goes far back and it has been a wonderful experience to work with them. We believe the Humpty Sharma collection will create a new trend amongst the youth especially after the movie is proving to be a hit already! We look forward to create many such associations with Jabong.com and our upcoming films.”
e-commerce
American Express to acquire AI startup Hyper to boost automation
Deal targets expense management as AI reshapes corporate spending tools.
MUMBAI: From receipts to robots, the expense sheet is getting a brain upgrade as American Express moves to bring artificial intelligence into the heart of corporate spending. The company has announced plans to acquire Hyper, a relatively young but fast-rising startup founded in 2022 that builds AI-powered agents capable of organising expenses, generating reports, verifying compliance with budgets and policies, and nudging users with timely reminders. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, underscores a growing shift among financial institutions to automate traditionally manual, time-heavy workflows.
Hyper counts Sam Altman among its backers, adding a layer of Silicon Valley credibility to the acquisition. While financial details remain undisclosed, the strategic intent is clear: deepen automation capabilities and sharpen American Express’s position in the competitive corporate spending ecosystem.
The two companies are not strangers. They previously collaborated in 2024 on a co-branded credit card product, suggesting that the acquisition is less a cold buy and more an extension of an existing relationship. With this move, American Express is effectively bringing that capability in-house, aiming to embed AI directly into its commercial services stack.
Chief executive Stephen Squeri had already signalled the direction of travel in a recent shareholder letter, describing AI as a “structural shift” in how businesses operate. The Hyper acquisition appears to be a direct response to that shift, particularly in expense management, where processes such as approvals, compliance checks and reporting remain ripe for automation.
Alongside the acquisition, the company is also expanding its product suite. A recently launched business credit card offers cashback and benefits at an annual fee of $295, with another card expected later this year moves that complement its broader push into commercial services.
Taken together, the strategy points to a future where managing expenses may require fewer spreadsheets and more algorithms. For American Express, the bet is simple, if businesses are rethinking how work gets done, the tools that power that work need to evolve just as quickly.
