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Reimagining the startup ecosystem

The government’s pivot acknowledges a world where technology leadership is inseparable from national security, economic dominance, and strategic autonomy

10 years of Startup India: New iteration in works

The government recognises January 16 as National Startup Day to mark the day in 2016 when the Modi government launched the initiative

PM Modi to address National Startup Day event on Friday

India has over 200,000 DPIIT-recognised startups  as compared to the 400 startups in 2016 when the ‘Startup India’ initiative was launched, the official said

MIT-WPU's World Technology Summit 2025 to bring together 500+ global innovators

Over 500 delegates from 25 countries, including global institutions, startups, policymakers, and thought leaders will attend the World Technology Summit 2025.

IIT Madras, Guidance Tamil Nadu roll out ‘INNOVATION-TN’ to boost startups

The ‘INNOVATION-TN' dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of the startup ecosystem and showcases the innovation prowess to different stakeholders.

Narayana Murthy family office is wary of startups in India, and their valuations

Catamaran Ventures has invested in only two startups since the start of 2024, arguing that valuations for high growth and profitable startups are too high.

Nikhil Kamath announces 3rd cohort of WTFund to support young entrepreneurs

After 2 successful cohorts earlier and over 5,000 applications received so far, WTFund continues to fuel early-stage startups

Govt ensuring employment opportunities keep growing for youth: PM Modi

PM Modi attended the 15th edition of Rozgar Mela where he distributing more than 51,000 appointment letters to recruits in various central departments.

Zepto CEO says his 2024 post on work-life balance was a 'stupid idea'

Aadit Palicha, CEO of Zepto, now considers his old post on work-life balance a ‘stupid idea’.

Byju's subsidiary sues Byju Raveendran, executives for alleged $533 mn theft

Byju's Alpha Inc is a US-based special purpose financing vehicle established in 2021 to receive a $1.5 billion term loan. It now alleges a $533 million theft.

Piyush Goyal announces startup helpline after remark on lack of tech focus

<ul><li>According to a government press release, Goyal said the helpline would be accessible through a simple four-digit toll-free number in regional languages</li></ul>

Indian startups should focus on tech, not groceries, ice creams: Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal, at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, said that luxury consumer brands created by the children of billionaires aren't to be mistaken for real startups.

U.P. aims to nurture 10 lakh young entrepreneurs: CM Yogi

CM Yogi Adityanath aims to prepare 10 lakh young entrepreneurs in UP, promoting self-reliance and financial support through various schemes.

 <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 crore funding for startups: DPIIT launches Startup Maha Rathi challenge

The government's initiative is aimed at empowering Indian startups through every nook and corner of India with funding, mentorship and strategic guidance.&nbsp;

Why an AI startup by Indian founders has sparked global outrage

<ul><li>Optifye.ai, co-founded by Indian-origin entrepreneurs Vivaan Baid and Kushal Mohta, uses computer vision technology to track workers on assembly lines</li></ul>

Zepto VP Jitendra Bagga resigns in second top-level exit in a month: Report

Both the executives left Zepto at a time when the company was in the process of shifting its headquarters and employees to Bengaluru from Mumbai

'Don't fall for it': Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss MF on India's ‘startup romance’

Edelweiss Mutual Funds CEO Radhika Gupta said that "start-up reality" hits very quickly and advised aspiring entrepreneurs not to fall for the rosy picture

Innovating India: Crafting the world's leading startup ecosystem

Byju Raveendran accused of trying to regain firm with hidden cash: Report

Byju Raveendran allegedly used Nebraska businessman William R. Hailer to try and buy out the US creditors to whom Byju's owes more than $1.2 billion

Role of law enforcement agencies in supporting startups

This article is authored by Gaurav Dahake, CEO, Bitbns.

Governance frameworks for startup success

This article is authored by Brijesh Damodaran, founding and managing partner, Auxano Capital.

AI human capital management venture may come by IPO-bound OfBusiness' Nitin Jain

Nitin Jain, the co-founder and chief business officer (CBO) of IPO-bound OfBusiness may launch an artificial intelligence (AI) Human Capital Management startup

What Ratan Tata did to Indian startups: ‘Everyone started taking us seriously'

Ratan Tata's investments into startups including Teabox, Upstox, Lenskart, Firstcry, Ola Electric, the Urban Company, and so on, earned him huge returns

Byju's slams auditor BDO's resignation, calls it ‘escapist,’ questions legality

BDO, the auditor of Byju's resigned, citing lack of response to a notice from the board despite the board having been already suspended

Indian tax authorities seek $101 million in Byju's insolvency process

India's department of revenue has filed a claim worth $18.7 million while the tax department of the state of Karnataka is seeking $82.3 million

Byju’s US lenders removed from creditor panel by court-appointed Indian official

The decision by the official means that the lenders won’t get a say on who should run Byju's and steer a restructuring plan

Byju's goes under insolvency: What happens to employees? Can they recover dues?

Byju's, once valued at $22 billion, entered a financial crisis with debts piling up when online education demand fell after the Covid-19 pandemic ended.

Will make Zepto a $50 billion Indian company: Co-founder Aadit Palicha

Zepto aims a $50 billion valuation after raising $665 million from new investors including private equity firm Avenir, venture capital firm Lightspeed, &amp; Avra.

Boom time for startups in India: Minister says 300-fold growth in just 10 years

<ul><li>Minister Jitendra Singh reveals startups grew 300-fold in just 10 years, positioning India as a global startup hub.</li></ul>

PM Modi to address entrepreneurs at ‘Startup Mahakumbh’ today | Details

Startup Mahakumbh: A three-day government-initiated event aimed at strengthening the startup ecosystem and drawing investments into the sector.

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Priya Agarwal, Nishant Arya &amp; Abhyuday Jindal Discuss Sustainability Goals

Is time running out on carbon emissions? How can India excel in start ups? What is the future of electric vehicles in India? Priya Agarwal Hebbar, chairperson of Hindustan Zinc &amp; non-executive director, Vedanta Limited, Nishant Arya, vice-chairman, JBM Group, Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless decode at HTLS 2023. Watch the full session. 