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Covering the start-up ecosystem in and around Bangalore. Formerly an energy reporter at Reuters. A film, cricket buff who also writes fiction on weekends.

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News and Trends

UPI's Growth Curve Continues To Move Up, Transaction Value Falls

Transactions using UPI grew six per cent month-over-month in November, while the total value of transactions fell to INR 1.89 lakh crore.

Entrepreneurs

The Incredibles: Behind the Kunal Shah You Know

After exiting FreeCharge, Shah dabbled into various things, but the entrepreneurial itch made him come back and create CRED. He believes if one has built and created all his life, the idea of not creating does not work.

Technology

Are Agri-Tech Start-Ups in India Able To Raise Funds?

Start-ups such as Kamatan and Fresh VnF are trying to bridge the gap between farmers and the larger economy with the use of technology. Funding, too, seems to have quietly followed.

News and Trends

Amid Backlash For Breaches, Facebook, WhatsApp Turn To Supporting Indian Start-Ups

Even as WhatsApp faces challenges in India, the collaboration to help budding start-ups comes as a welcome reminder of the potential that big technology companies have, in terms of their ability to lend support

Growth Strategies

5 Times Indian Start-Ups Expanded Overseas Through Acquisitions

The last few years have seen several start-ups in the Indian ecosystem grow at breakneck pace, scaling operations both in domestic as well as international markets. To scale quickly, some of these start-ups have taken the acquisition route

News and Trends

New Guidelines For Ola, Uber On the Cards. Will It Affect Your Wallet?

According to a news report, the central government plans to cap the commission for aggregators to a maximum of 10 per cent of the total fare, compared with about 20 per cent currently while also putting in place rules around surge pricing and rider safety