Commerce ministry suggests easy conditions for availing capital gains tax exemptions
The state is planning an event similar to PM Narendra Modi's Startup India.
The partners intend to invest $2 million annually through the India Innovation Growth Programme for the entrepreneurs to develop technology-based solutions for the betterment of the society
From 50 stores Vimal Textiles aims to have 150 in 3 years.
Eleven start-ups completed a programme launched by Gennext Ventures.
On October 27, the Reserve Bank of India had allowed start-ups to borrow up to $3 million or around Rs 20 crore a year either in rupees or any convertible foreign currency.
Few angels have seen exits; till that happens, they won't be rushing to invest again.
It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.
Ratan Tata invested about $299,000 during the first six months of 2016.
Rs 1,000 crore for promotion of start ups.
In a start-up set up, nothing is fixed, not even your job-description
'Digital India is the biggest experiment that will transform India if Modi gets it right.'
Sebi to consider changes in start-up listing norms
Surround yourself with people who are also working hard on their own side projects, says Saagar Panchal.
Tata Trusts is one of India's oldest, non-sectarian philanthropic organisations involved in areas of community development.
The soldiers of small enterprise are now making waves in their own little way.
A start-up gets the Microsoft suite of tools and technologies free for three years, as well as access to funding of up to Rs 25 crore by IDG Ventures, officials of two entities said. The programme is open to technology companies that are less than three years old with annual revenues that are less than Rs 5 crore.
On an annual basis, we'll seek out solutions to Indian Railways' most critical problems through 'innovation challenge': Suresh Prabhu
Qualcomm has been playing a key role driving India's wireless revolution
Lenders taking up incubator-style roles with small investments in start-ups
What work in Jaipur's favour are lower costs, a good talent pool, better quality of life, and proximity to the Delhi National Capital Region
S D Shibulal, former chief executive and managing director of Infosys, has joined the ranks of the company's other founders in nurturing start-ups.
India may get its first unicorn this year as Zepto, which promises 10-minute deliveries, is in talks to get fresh funding that would take the start-up's valuation past $1 billion. The quick-delivery firm is looking to raise $150 million in a series E round, which will take its valuation to $1.3 billion. The round will be led by StepStone Group, a limited partner (LP) of Zepto's existing investor, Nexus Venture Partners, said media reports.
Managing human resources remains a major and under-appreciated challenge for most start-ups.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the policy last month.
Yes, startups neither have a rigid structure, nor do they have to be uptight about things, but basic discipline is a must, and it is in the hands of startup founders to inculcate some rules within the team.
For the new millennium generation, slowly and at an accelerating pace, it is attractive to harbour a start-up ambition, says R Gopalakrishnan.
India's first angel-backed start-up accelerator VentureNursery will train them intensely for 13 weeks after which they will get to pitch for seed funding.
Recently, he had surprised many by talking of net neutrality
'Some of these companies are India focused, some are overseas focused and some companies are focused on both.' Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.
Sequoia Capital might emerge as leading global investor in start-up space in the country, as funds from other sources dry up.
Start-ups in India with high valuations are witnessing a fund crunch and drop in valuations as investors tighten their belts and look at businesses that are sound.
Indian startups are expected to raise $8-12 billion this year, a top official of venture capital firm Peak XV said on Monday, highlighting that the country's startup ecosystem is the most vibrant in the world. Speaking at StartUp Mahakumbh, Peak XV managing director Rajan Anandan said around $20 billion of private capital is lying uninvested and is committed for investment in private firms and startups in India.
The government has identified nine key focus areas in the AI national programme, including agriculture, education, Indian languages, smart cities, cybersecurity, transportation, and finance.
Fun and games at start-ups have ended as easy money dries up.
'Expectations were being built up about radical moves and the action plan did not disappoint.'
Presenting a list of the brightest and most promising companies from India that made it to TechSparks 2013, a technology product recognition platform.
They encouraged start-ups to pay for acquiring customers rather than focusing on the business fundamentals.
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