start ups

PM Modi in IIT Sambalpur, said today's start ups are tomorrow's multinationals

In a programme in IIT Sambalpur, PM Modi said that today's start ups are tomorrow's multinationals.

Jan 02, 2021, 12:12 PM IST

ICICI Bank introduces iStartup2.0 – Here are the benefits it offers to customers

iStartup 2.0 offers a 360-degree holistic and most comprehensive proposition for startups.

Sep 10, 2020, 15:47 PM IST

Intel mentors 17 start-ups to innovate products in India

"Of the 17 start-ups which utilised our laboratory facilities here, nine have launched products in the market and five have products ready for customer trials, while three are at the design stage," Intel India General Manager Nivruti Rai told reporters here.

Oct 19, 2016, 22:17 PM IST

Apple boosts health while Microsoft revs machine smarts

Microsoft on Monday announced it bought a startup to boost its artificial intelligence capabilities, and rival Apple confirmed it has boosted its health focus with an acquisition of its own.

Aug 23, 2016, 09:35 AM IST

Start-ups now need only a DIPP certificate for IPR benefits

To improve ease of doing business, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said a start-up would now need only a certificate of recognition from the government to avail IPR-related benefits.

Jul 23, 2016, 17:37 PM IST

YourNest to pump in up to Rs 50-crore into startups this year

Even as valuations of some large Indian unicorns begin to fade and funding dries up, early stage venture fund YourNest is bullish on startups in the country and will invest up to Rs 50 crore in these companies this year.

Jun 05, 2016, 11:15 AM IST

50% Indian corporates open to working with start-ups

 As many as 50 percent of Indian corporate companies are open to working with start-ups to reduce their operating costs, according to a survey.

May 02, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

Raghuram Rajan warns against deep discount model in startup space

With concerns being raised about cash-burn in burgeoning e-commerce sector, RBI Raghuram Rajan today made it clear that getting revenues through deep discounting is not a viable business model for startups.

Apr 25, 2016, 23:51 PM IST

Govt to launch 'Twitter Seva' for startups on Apr 21

As part of its steps to support budding entrepreneurs, the government on April 21 will launch a new service, Twitter Seva, to address various queries of startups in a timebound manner

Apr 16, 2016, 20:08 PM IST

Reliance Jio world's biggest startup at Rs 150,000 crore investment: Mukesh Ambani

Promising up to 80-times faster internet with his ambitious venture Reliance Jio, top industrialist Mukesh Ambani Tuesday said his group has invested Rs 1.5 lakh crore in this initiative -- the biggest-ever for any digital startup globally.

Mar 30, 2016, 17:17 PM IST

Start-up funding being explored for oil, gas sector: Pradhan

State-run oil and gas companies are planning to create a venture capital fund to encourage start-ups to develop new business models and infuse innovation into India`s hydrocarbons sector, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.

Mar 22, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

Sebi to fast-track market reforms, ease startup funding

Seeking to expedite its various reform measures to deepen the capital markets, Sebi is set to usher in easier capital raising norms for startups and remove ambiguities from its takeover regulations

Mar 06, 2016, 17:23 PM IST

Budget 2016: Tax incentives welcome, but more measures needed, say startups

The startup community reacted positively to the tax incentives announced in the Budget, but feels the government has not done enough to address their near-term concerns.

Feb 29, 2016, 18:32 PM IST

Hope PM Modi succeeds in brining investment to India: Ratan Tata

Former Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata Thursday hoped Prime Minister Narendra Modi succeeds in bringing investment to India as the nation needs a refreshment of new manufacturing companies which would be a real shot in the arm in terms of supply-chain and research.

Feb 04, 2016, 23:57 PM IST

RBI plays ball with govt, to simplify rules for start-ups

Rajan cited the difficulties faced by entrepreneurs, starting right from the complicated contracts for fund raising, which are not allowed under the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

Feb 02, 2016, 19:04 PM IST

Start-up not just about IT: PM Narendra Modi

Delivering his "Mann Ki Baat" radio address, Modi said Information Technology was only a small part of start-ups.

Jan 31, 2016, 20:13 PM IST

Start-Up India campaign: 10 key points

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday kick-started Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Start-Up India' campaign in Delhi at Vigyan Bhavan assuring tax regime and rules that would make start-ups in India much easier.

Jan 16, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

Now, stories give start-up ideas; get Parekh, Nilekani praise

Top business leaders including Deepak Parekh and Nandan Nilekani have come together to back an innovative concept of an IIM graduate penning down 21 innovative ideas in form short stories -- all of which can be start-up business opportunities.

Nov 01, 2015, 21:39 PM IST

India fastest growing start-up nation: Google CEO Sunder Pichai

Google Chief Executive Sunder Pichai on Sunday described India as the "fastest growing start up nation in the world".

Sep 27, 2015, 13:17 PM IST

Qualcomm to invest $150 mn in Indian startups

US-based chip maker Qualcomm on Sunday said it would invest up to $150 million (Rs.9.8 billion) in Indian startups via a venture fund after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top tech honchos in the Silicon Valley during his US visit.

Sep 27, 2015, 13:13 PM IST