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startup ecosystem news

India’s next talent crisis is not brain drain

Brain Drain
Published on May 25, 2026 04:48 pm IST

Lab to life shift for innovation in India

Research must not only expand the frontiers of knowledge, but also solve real-world problems. India’s approach has been to bring these together ensuring that innovation is not only cutting-edge, but also accessible, scalable, and relevant. (HT Archive)
Published on May 11, 2026 08:29 pm IST

Women entrepreneurs driving India's economic expansion

Women empowerment
Published on Apr 30, 2026 11:45 am IST

‘Bangalore liveable, minus the traffic’: Foreigner’s praise for city goes viral

Foreigner’s praise for Bengaluru's lifestyle goes viral.
Published on Apr 27, 2026 11:10 am IST

IIT grad flags ‘broken’ startup system after quitting 28 LPA job

IIT Grad Flags 'Deeply Broken' Startup Ecosystem After Quitting 28 LPA Job, Says ‘Will Go…’
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 06:15 pm IST

Only in Bengaluru: Security guard at startup event pitches product to YC partner

Y Combinator General Partner Ankit Gupta with a security guard/entrepreneur in Bengaluru
Updated on Apr 19, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Karnataka a stable partner amid global economic shifts: CM

Chief minister Siddaramaiah with ministers Priyank Kharge and MB Patil at the event on Friday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 18, 2026 07:34 am IST

How interdisciplinary learning fuels entrepreneurial success?

How interdisciplinary learning fuels entrepreneurial success?
Published on Apr 16, 2026 03:43 pm IST

Startup advisor recalls early days with Deepinder Goyal: 'Bubbling with energy'

Sharma noted that the interaction prompted him to reflect on his own journey.
Updated on Apr 13, 2026 06:00 pm IST

The big challenge before India’s innovation economy

India produces substantial numbers of STEM graduates and doctoral researchers each year, yet researcher density remains around 260 researchers per million people, far below major innovation economies. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 07, 2026 09:18 pm IST

India needs new undergraduate programmes in the age of AI

Artificial Intelligence
Published on Mar 23, 2026 11:42 pm IST

CM Mann unveils news industrial policy, eyes 75k-crore investment

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora with others addressing a gathering during the launch of progressive Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026, in Ludhiana on Saturday.
Published on Mar 08, 2026 03:22 am IST

Slew of schemes to achieve $1,500-bn industries’ income target

Mumbai, Mar 06 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrives to present the Maharashtra Budget 2026–27 at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai on Friday. Minister of State Adv Ashish Jaiswal and State Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar also present. (@Dev_Fadnavis X/ANI Photo) (@Dev_Fadnavis X)
Published on Mar 07, 2026 06:26 am IST

Maharashtra retains top position in FDI, Gujarat takes lead in investment

Maharashtra retains top position in FDI, Gujarat takes lead in investment
Published on Mar 06, 2026 04:52 am IST

Startup employee with 24 LPA package laid off despite strong performance

Story of a 24 LPA startup employee’s sudden layoff gained attention online.
Published on Mar 02, 2026 03:02 pm IST

2026 to be celebrated as ‘India-France Year of Innovation’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday jointly inaugurated the ‘India-France Year of Innovation’ and the ‘India-France Innovation Forum’ (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:26 am IST

Lessons from Made in India success stories

Domestic founders are more likely to build companies that scale efficiently and profitably under Indian conditions. (HT Archive)
Published on Feb 09, 2026 09:12 pm IST

Courage is crucial: PM prods startups to make bold moves

PMO | File Picture
Published on Jan 17, 2026 06:51 am IST

Reimagining the startup ecosystem

PREMIUM
From super-efficient batteries to cutting-edge AI models, today’s most innovative and successful tech startups come from Silicon Valley or Shenzhen (Reuters)
Updated on Jan 15, 2026 09:27 pm IST

Delhi govt set to introduce ‘startup policy’, says education minister

Delhi education minister Ashish Sood and CM Rekha Gupta at the Delhi Startup Yuva Festival. (@ashishsood_bjp/ X)
Published on Jan 15, 2026 04:40 am IST

Haryana home to 9,500 start-ups: HSIIDC

Haryana presently hosts over 9,500 startups registered by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Published on Jan 06, 2026 06:12 am IST

Ex-Meesho employee-turned-founder shares heartfelt post as company goes public

Shikhar Saxena is the founder of Binary and SuperDM.
Published on Dec 11, 2025 03:01 pm IST

Ludhiana: Vet varsity inks new incubation agreement

VLIIF, a Section 8 company of GADVASU, serves as a platform to promote innovation, technology development, and entrepreneurship across the livestock sector. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 09, 2025 07:48 am IST

Beyond valuations, the utility of new-age IPOs

The large number of public listings by startups and new-age IPOs signify more than access to capital. This marks a mindset shift toward higher governance, disclosure, and accountability. (REUTERS)
Published on Dec 05, 2025 10:26 pm IST

Shraddha’s adorable moment with beau Rahul as she feeds him street food

During a casual outing, Shraddha Kapoor and Rahul Mody charm fans with their chemistry.
Published on Dec 04, 2025 12:01 pm IST

Bengaluru emerges as India's leading hub for women-led start-up funding: Report

With 668 startups raising nearly 13.4 billion dollars, Bengaluru surpasses Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.
Published on Nov 20, 2025 01:50 pm IST

Guest Column| Punjab’s new age of enterprise in education

In 2022, Punjab took a decisive step from policy to practice with the launch of the Business Blasters programme in government schools, where Class 11 students received seed capital, mentorship and a platform to pitch real business ideas. (Representational photo)
Updated on Nov 19, 2025 05:07 pm IST

Ensure simple, timely approval system for investors in IT, ITES sectors: UP CM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath said the eligible investors should not face delays in receiving incentives and directed the department to ensure clear accountability for timely processing. (HT file)
Published on Nov 16, 2025 03:24 am IST

‘Perpetual haters of Modi govt’: Piyush Goyal on critics of his startup remark

Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goya.l (File / PTI)
Published on Oct 29, 2025 09:36 pm IST