In the past few days, many companies, including fashion e-tailer Nykaa, food delivery platform Zomato, logistics and delivery firm Delhivery, insurance discovery platform PolicyBazaar, eyewear retail chain Lenskart, and edtech and online tutoring firm Byju's, have openly spoken about their IPO plans.
There were fewer Series-B deals this year versus last, but more money was raised
Vogo, which has a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles mainly across Hyderabad, Mysuru and Bengaluru, is also betting big on India's growing traffic congestion.
We have the workforce, now we need to ensure that we take full advantage of game-changing technologies and geopolitical openings, suggests Jayant Sinha, chairman, Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance.
Commerce ministry suggests easy conditions for availing capital gains tax exemptions
Eleven start-ups completed a programme launched by Gennext Ventures.
From 50 stores Vimal Textiles aims to have 150 in 3 years.
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
'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'
'It was the early days of my 5th standard school vacation, and my mother asked me, 'Robotics classes or swimming classes for the weekends?' I chose robotics classes because technology fascinated me.'
Though startups find 17 mentions in the Budget speech of the finance minister, and have been promised tax exemptions, the reality is that only 2 per cent of the 4,648 applications received from startups for income tax exemption had been approved as of February 2019, according to an answer to a Parliament question. As India's startup space bubbles with activity - new, young players are tapping into opportunities opening up - there are local anti-portfolio stories circulating about investors missing opportunities in 'unicorns', or companies that have reached valuation of $ 1 billion, says Vandana Gombar.
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.
Rs 1,000 crore for promotion of start ups.
Few angels have seen exits; till that happens, they won't be rushing to invest again.
In a start-up set up, nothing is fixed, not even your job-description
Ratan Tata invested about $299,000 during the first six months of 2016.
It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.
'Digital India is the biggest experiment that will transform India if Modi gets it right.'
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.
The soldiers of small enterprise are now making waves in their own little way.
Sebi to consider changes in start-up listing norms
Tata Trusts is one of India's oldest, non-sectarian philanthropic organisations involved in areas of community development.
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
Surround yourself with people who are also working hard on their own side projects, says Saagar Panchal.
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.
We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
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Managing human resources remains a major and under-appreciated challenge for most start-ups.
'20 per cent of the global AI researchers are of Indian origin, and we should bring them back.'
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.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the policy last month.
'Volumes in F&O trading had gone up rapidly and, in a way, the increase in STT on F&O will protect investor interest.'
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.
