Every start-up that wants to make a difference has to be properly prepared
From bus search on mobile, free photocopying services to preserving rare Indian art forms, these start-ups are already tasting success.
Large manufacturers are investing in small companies to get a peek into their R&D. Alnoor Peermohamed and Anita Babu report.
From mass layoffs to acquisitions, here's how the Indian start-up industry kept us on our toes.
For a cash strapped start-up, getting free publicity through the right competition could be hugely helpful, says Anand Daniel, a venture investor with Accel Partners.
It is very important for founders and entrepreneurs to do thorough background research about the investors, before confirming any association, says Nikesh Patadia.
Lenders taking up incubator-style roles with small investments in start-ups
The state is planning an event similar to PM Narendra Modi's Startup India.
A college student and aspiring entrepreneur lists out the advantages of working at start-ups
Airbnb, started in 2008, is now a $10 billion company.
'Students tell me their parents are fine with them either joining a start up or even starting one. This was not the case 10 years ago.'
Start-ups raised $5.70 billion in 2015.
If an entire business is constructed on the platform of one brand ambassador, there is inherent risk of life-after.
Sebi to consider changes in start-up listing norms
An initiative of Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed 'Adbhut India' (Amazing India). It aims to harness AI as a powerful tool to enhance the lives of all Indians. The event marked the rollout of several initiatives by people+ai that are focused on discovering, demonstrating, and disseminating population-scale AI use cases for India.
Commerce ministry suggests easy conditions for availing capital gains tax exemptions
It's not unusual for the tax departments to freeze bank accounts and there have been instances of the authorities recovering the outstanding from the bank, though such course of action is not common.
Few angels have seen exits; till that happens, they won't be rushing to invest again.
Last time, Murtuza Rohawala, founder and CEO of Edfin Consultancy suggested 10 brilliant start-up ideas for college students. Here, he shares 7 interesting start-up ideas for homemakers.
You have a great product. But is that enough?
To remain hassle-free and for healthy conduct of business, every business owner should follow correct tax compliances for paying service tax, TDS, return filing, etc.
This will be Infosys' first investment from its innovation fund dedicated to start-ups and emerging technologies.
Surround yourself with people who are also working hard on their own side projects, says Saagar Panchal.
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.
Many state governments are ready with policies to promote entrepreneurs, backed by funding plans
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the policy last month.
It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.
One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new teeth, even after the person, who it belonged to, had died, three years before. We can be sure that the discrepancy between the number of teeth discovered in the skull unearthed in 2012 and the skull shown in court in September 2019 will come up soon in Courtroom No 51. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.
The soldiers of small enterprise are now making waves in their own little way.
The event will aim at drawing foreign investment in startups and push local partnerships.
On an annual basis, we'll seek out solutions to Indian Railways' most critical problems through 'innovation challenge': Suresh Prabhu
Under the new norms, 75 per cent shares can be reserved for institutional investors
Don't get carried away by the initial success of an idea. You must be open to change, be ready to tweak or make a strategic shift, if the market demands that you do it.
Even retail investors are talking about investing in start-ups.
After the Google investment, the company's monthly transactions have spiralled up from 65,000 to nearly one million in just a year. According to reports, the start-up is in fresh talks to raise about $6 million from investors, including Google, says Samreen Ahmad.
Start-ups that did not have a business model and, hence, could not grow or attract new funding, are shutting shop.
The way to succeed for any new start-up company in the IT services field is to focus on niche areas or small verticals and doing some unusual things, N R Narayana Murthy, chief mentor of Infosys told reporters.
Ratan Tata invested about $299,000 during the first six months of 2016.
Learn from your consumers. Fail fast. Pivot. Cash in on the VC wave. Raise money when you don't need it.
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