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The investments were spread across six growth-stage and ten early-stage deals, while three startups chose not to disclose their funding details.

 This weekend, add these feel-good K-dramas to your watchlist! From perfect plots to giggle-worthy moments, these lighthearted gems are a must-watch.

Vinay Hiremath, the co-founder of Loom has written a long blog, detailing his current situation, describe the state of cluelessness he is in after selling his startup for a whopping $975 million.

In the fast-paced world of startups, creativity, tenacity, and well-thought-out execution are frequently the keys to success. There are numerous obstacles in the way of turning a concept into a profitable business, yet many businesses have made it through. Aspiring business owners can learn a lot from their experiences.

Releasing the ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2024, the report said that 25 future Unicorns, 5 Gazelles, and  20 Cheetahs dropped out of the index list.

Women-led startups represent a significant 14.8 per cent share of the overall Indian tech funding pie at nearly $155 billion.

The landlord invested $10,000, which is approximately about Rs 8.2 lakh. 'Betterhalf' is an AI-powered marriage app for singles. The new age start-up claims to be India’s first marriage super app.

According to a report in leading startup news portal Inc42, Broker Network burnt over Rs 280 crore in less than 18 months, while over 150 employees have not been paid since November last year.

Although the glass ceiling hasn't completely disappeared, it’s welcome that women continue to breach it. Among the growing number of young women entrepreneurs, Prashansa Gurung from Darjeeling has started a business venture that relies on both technological innovations and interpersonal ethos.

Ganguly also took to social media to announce this initiative, upon completing 30 years in Indian cricket. In the 30-second clip, Ganguly is heard saying, "The first step towards achieving your dreams is having the right coach."

Women in rural areas of the state are strengthening the rural economy. As many as 13, 801 women entrepreneurs of the state have benefited so far.

Mohalla Tech founded in 2015. Six fundraising rounds so far. Moj was launched in July last year.

Groww raised around Rs 615 crore. Funding round led by Tiger Global. Groww started almost five years back.

HDFC has partnered with nine start-up incubators. All registered with Govt of India’s MeitY platfrom. The nine incubators are from premier institutes.

Generic Aadhaar supplies quality generic drugs from reputed manufacturers at up to 80 per cent lesser cost and other medicines 20-30 per cent cheaper.

Prime Minister Modi said that Tier-II and Tier-III cities in India have emerged as engines of growth and the global companies investing in India are assured of skilled manpower. The Prime Minister cited five emerging trends impacting global business across the world - impact of technology and innovation, the importance of infrastructure for the global growth, rapid changes in human resources and future of work, compassion for the environment, and business-friendly governance.

The Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides deduction for 100 percent of income of an eligible start-up for 3 years out of 7 years from the year of its incorporation.

India has emerged as the third largest start-up base and such ventures are poised to grow 2.2 times to reach 10,500 by 2020 despite a perception that the ecosystem in the country has slowed down in the last year, says a report.

Tech-giant Intel on Wednesday acquired California-based deep learning start-up Nervana Systems run by an Indian-origin entrepreneur, allowing the the chip maker to foray into the world of Artificial Intelligence.

Varun Malhotra is the founder and CEO of Toronto-based Synergyse, which was launched in 2013 with an aim to teach users how to use Google Apps.