There were fewer Series-B deals this year versus last, but more money was raised
Fun and games at start-ups have ended as easy money dries up.
'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.'
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.
As the Kerala government looks for the best technologies to rebuild infrastructure, start-ups see a bigger role for themselves.
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.
A Chinese rocket start-up has suffered yet another launch failure, resulting in the loss of three satellites as part of a commercial constellation being assembled for global weather forecasting and earthquake prediction.
Airbnb, started in 2008, is now a $10 billion company.
Lenders taking up incubator-style roles with small investments in start-ups
A college student and aspiring entrepreneur lists out the advantages of working at start-ups
The state is planning an event similar to PM Narendra Modi's Startup India.
'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.'
According to experts, the banning of the apps has created negative sentiments and reduced the confidence among the Chinese investors to invest in India.
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
'Volumes in F&O trading had gone up rapidly and, in a way, the increase in STT on F&O will protect investor interest.'
It is very important for founders and entrepreneurs to do thorough background research about the investors, before confirming any association, says Nikesh Patadia.
Commerce ministry suggests easy conditions for availing capital gains tax exemptions
Business success often involves a combination of planning, implementation, and continuous learning, says rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.
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.
Consolidated earnings for oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries (RIL) may report sequential weakness, and modest year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in the June 2024 quarter (Q1FY25), said analysts. Lower refining margins are expected to moderate gains made from other businesses. RIL is slated to report its financial performance for Q1FY25 on July 19.
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.
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.
This will be Infosys' first investment from its innovation fund dedicated to start-ups and emerging technologies.
'The noise that we are hearing is because the five big IT players are not hiring significantly.'
You have a great product. But is that enough?
Edtech company Byju's, which was once India's most valuable start-up worth an estimated $22 billion, will face insolvency proceedings for failure to pay Rs 158.9 crore to cricket board BCCI. The Bengaluru bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday allowed bankruptcy proceedings against the firm and appointed an interim resolution professional, suspending the company's board of directors and freezing its assets.
Many state governments are ready with policies to promote entrepreneurs, backed by funding plans
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the policy last month.
The soldiers of small enterprise are now making waves in their own little way.
Surround yourself with people who are also working hard on their own side projects, says Saagar Panchal.
'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'
On an annual basis, we'll seek out solutions to Indian Railways' most critical problems through 'innovation challenge': Suresh Prabhu
It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.
The event will aim at drawing foreign investment in startups and push local partnerships.
'Today's engineering graduates have to learn the skills to solve problems which is actually a higher order skill.'
