Govt will create ecosystem for startup boost: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra will create an ecosystem to encourage startups so that new ideas and innovations prosper in the country, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Sunday.
Feb 14, 2016, 18:36 PM IST
Make in India, Startup India campaigns much overplayed: Rajan Bharti Mittal
Terming the initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Startup India' as "much overplayed", industrialist Rajan Bharti Mittal said Tuesday the fact on the ground remains that it is "rather difficult" to do business specially for startups and medium enterprises.
Feb 09, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
Startups may get tax benefit in Budget for brand building
According to experts, the government could allow startups and e-commerce companies to appropriate initial brand building expenses over several years for accounting benefits.
Feb 09, 2016, 18:04 PM IST
Several states plan startup policy to promote entrepreneurs
Encouraged by the Center's Start Up India initiative, several states including Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are planning to come out with their own policies to promote budding entrepreneurs.
Jan 26, 2016, 20:04 PM IST
Startups write to PM Modi to defend net neutrality
Hundreds of startups including bigger players like, Zomato, Cleartrip, Paytm and their employees today approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi to defend net neutrality, which they define it as access to content on Internet without any discrimination.
Jan 26, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
PE deal tally rises 30% to $16 bn in 2015: Grant Thornton
Private equity deal tally surged by 30 percent to USD 16 billion through 1,000 deals in 2015, largely driven by the startup segment, which contributed 60 percent of the total investment volume, says a report.
Jan 25, 2016, 19:03 PM IST
Labour Ministry asks EPFO, ESIC not to inspect startups for 3 years
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to nurture startups, the ministry said in a set of directions last week that the new age ventures should be allowed to self-certify their compliance with 9 labour laws.
Jan 25, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
Flipkart invests in parenting social network Tinystep
Tinystep, a parenting social network, Tuesday said it has raised an undisclosed amount in seed funding from Flipkart.
Jan 19, 2016, 14:30 PM IST
Good news for entrepreneurs! Govt to bear patent cost, relax procurement norms for startups
To encourage young entrepreneurs and innovation, government has decided to bear the entire cost of facilitation for filing of patents, trademarks or designs as well as relaxed public procurement norms for start-ups.
Jan 17, 2016, 18:20 PM IST
Startup India: Silicon Valley investors pitch for easier norms
As the government readies an action plan for startups, an investors' body Friday sought tax incentives on investments and easier norms for opening and closure of a company to give a boost to such ventures.
Jan 15, 2016, 23:21 PM IST
Cash isn't the king anymore! Explore the new Barterstreets app to know why
Trends from the past are being revived everyday and old school is the new cool. What's trending nowadays is the new crop of exchange related startups that are reintroducing the age old barter system.
Jan 12, 2016, 02:49 AM IST
Startups embody creativity, innovation of young India: Ratan Tata
Describing startups as embodiment of "creativity and innovation of young India", leading industrialist Ratan Tata, who has made a string of personal investments in new ventures, says he puts money on idea that "excites" him.
Jan 06, 2016, 21:15 PM IST
Microsoft interested in working with entrepreneurs: Nadella
Microsoft is interested in working with entrepreneurs on building last mile technological connectivity with India's rural areas, CEO Satya Nadella said on Monday.
Dec 28, 2015, 17:53 PM IST
PE investments seen at record $20 bn this year
An interesting trend in PE and Venture Capital investments this year was the involvement of high net worth individuals.
Dec 27, 2015, 11:41 AM IST
Startups get $8.4 billion funding in 2015; Nearly 1,000 deals inked
Making it a year of startups, Indian and foreign investors have pumped in a whopping USD 8.4 billion in new ventures including e-commerce platforms in 2015 through close to 1,000 deals, even as questions have begun to be asked about their hefty valuations.
Dec 26, 2015, 15:55 PM IST
Late stage funding dries up for start-ups: Merisis
Late-stage money for many start-ups in the country is drying up, with Series B and C funding down about 25-30 percent over last year, according to investment banking firm Merisis Advisors.
Dec 20, 2015, 12:07 PM IST
Dr Subhash Chandra Show: How to achieve success when entering the corporate world?-Part 2
This Week Dr. Subhash Chandra Show was held at Birla Institute of Management & Technology, Greater Noida. Dr. Chandra spoke about how to achieve Success when entering the Corporate World.
Dec 12, 2015, 23:05 PM IST
Paynear raises $2.5 mln
Payments solution startup Paynear today said it has raised $2.5 million (about Rs 16 crore) as part of its USD 10 million fund raising plan.
Dec 10, 2015, 14:46 PM IST
India has world's 3rd largest base of tech startups: Google
With more than 4,100 enterprises, India is the third-largest base of tech startups in the world and the number is set to grow manifold over the next few years, technology giant Google said Wednesday.
Dec 09, 2015, 23:22 PM IST
Hay Group to nurture 100 Indian startups`
Global management consultancy Hay Group will help 100 selected entrepreneurs transform their startups into successful companies of the future.
Oct 28, 2015, 14:39 PM IST
