Indian Startups Raise Over $462 Million In Strong Funding Week
The investments were spread across six growth-stage and ten early-stage deals, while three startups chose not to disclose their funding details.
Mar 15, 2025, 15:37 PM IST
7 Best 'Feel-Good' K-Dramas That Will Instantly Lift Your Mood
This weekend, add these feel-good K-dramas to your watchlist! From perfect plots to giggle-worthy moments, these lighthearted gems are a must-watch.
Feb 27, 2025, 14:18 PM IST
33 Years Old India-Origin Entrepreneur Richer By $975 Million After Selling Start-Up; Uncertain About How To Use The Money
Vinay Hiremath, the co-founder of Loom has written a long blog, detailing his current situation, describe the state of cluelessness he is in after selling his startup for a whopping $975 million.
Jan 06, 2025, 09:56 AM IST
Start-Up Success Stories: Lessons to Learn
In the fast-paced world of startups, creativity, tenacity, and well-thought-out execution are frequently the keys to success. There are numerous obstacles in the way of turning a concept into a profitable business, yet many businesses have made it through. Aspiring business owners can learn a lot from their experiences.
Jul 25, 2024, 12:03 PM IST
Hurun India 2024 Future Unicorn Index: Zepto, Porter, Incred Finance Turn Unicorns; Dunzo, Practo, Rapido, Paper Boat Drop Out Of Index
Releasing the ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2024, the report said that 25 future Unicorns, 5 Gazelles, and 20 Cheetahs dropped out of the index list.
Jun 20, 2024, 16:33 PM IST
India Has 8,000 Startups Led By Women With $23 Bn In Funding: Report
Women-led startups represent a significant 14.8 per cent share of the overall Indian tech funding pie at nearly $155 billion.
Mar 07, 2024, 16:43 PM IST
Bengaluru Landlord’s Rs 8 Lakh Investment In Tenant’s Start-Up Shocks Internet
Betterhalf.AI co-founder and CEO Pawan Gupta said his landlord invested $10,000 or approximately Rs 8.2 lakh in the app.
Jun 03, 2023, 16:45 PM IST
Rs 280 Cr Vanished As Another Indian Startup Founder Enjoyed Lavish Lifestyle
According to a report in leading startup news portal Inc42, Broker Network burnt over Rs 280 crore in less than 18 months, while over 150 employees have not been paid since November last year.
Jun 02, 2023, 12:04 PM IST
A Darjeeling Girl’s Jhola of Dreams – Meet 35-Year-Old Prashansa Gurung Whose Venture is Putting the Hill-Town on the Map
Although the glass ceiling hasn't completely disappeared, it’s welcome that women continue to breach it. Among the growing number of young women entrepreneurs, Prashansa Gurung from Darjeeling has started a business venture that relies on both technological innovations and interpersonal ethos.
Jan 27, 2023, 15:56 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly joins hands with Noida-based edtech startup Classplus
Ganguly also took to social media to announce this initiative, upon completing 30 years in Indian cricket. In the 30-second clip, Ganguly is heard saying, "The first step towards achieving your dreams is having the right coach."
Jun 03, 2022, 08:45 AM IST
Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme transforming lives in UP
The beneficiaries of the programme included women hailing from Arajiline block of Varanasi, Nighasan Block of Kheri, and the Najibabad block of Bijnor.
Dec 25, 2021, 15:01 PM IST
ShareChat, Moj raise Rs 3,726 crore, join unicorn club
Founded in 2015, Mohalla Tech has successfully raised over $766 million across six fundraising rounds, enabling ShareChat to substantially grow and differentiate itself by delivering a unique, tech-led social media experience.
Apr 08, 2021, 16:19 PM IST
Groww enters unicorn club by raising Rs 615 crore in funding round led by Tiger Global
Groww was started almost five years back to make investing accessible and transparent to everyone in India, and it has made good progress, CEO and co-founder Lalit Keshre said.
Apr 08, 2021, 10:37 AM IST
Planning to begin your own Start-up? HDFC Bank is giving funds for it: Know how to apply, important dates
To screen, mentor, and monitor start-ups, HDFC Bank has partnered with nine start-up incubators registered with Govt of India’s MeitY platfrom. The nine incubators are from premier institutes and include: IIT – Delhi, IIT – BHU, AIC BIMTECH Noida, IIM Kashipur, GUSEC Gujarat, C-CAMP Bangalore, Banasthali University – Jaipur, Villgro Incubation – Chennai, and T – HUB Hyderabad.
Feb 09, 2021, 12:00 PM IST
Ratan Tata invests in 17-year-old kid's pharma start-up Generic Aadhaar
Generic Aadhaar supplies quality generic drugs from reputed manufacturers at up to 80 per cent lesser cost and other medicines 20-30 per cent cheaper.
May 08, 2020, 12:33 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls upon global investors to benefit from India's start-up ecosystem
Prime Minister Modi said that Tier-II and Tier-III cities in India have emerged as engines of growth and the global companies investing in India are assured of skilled manpower. The Prime Minister cited five emerging trends impacting global business across the world - impact of technology and innovation, the importance of infrastructure for the global growth, rapid changes in human resources and future of work, compassion for the environment, and business-friendly governance.
Oct 29, 2019, 22:24 PM IST
Small start-ups with turnover upto Rs 25 crore will continue to get tax holiday, clarifies CBDT
The Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides deduction for 100 percent of income of an eligible start-up for 3 years out of 7 years from the year of its incorporation.
Aug 23, 2019, 11:43 AM IST