Entrepreneur India: Page 6

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Apna Mart Raises INR 214.5 Crore in Fresh Funding

Fundamentum Partnership Fund spearheaded the equity round with an INR 84 crore investment, while Accel India, Peak XV, and Sparrow Capital contributed INR 60.88 crore, INR 17.4 crore, and INR 4 crore, respectively.

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HIL Limited Rebrands to BirlaNu Limited with $150 Million Investment for Global Expansion

The company has announced a $150 million investment as part of its strategy to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2028.

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India to Power 6% of Global Trade Growth, Surging to Top 3: Report

India's compound annual trade volume growth rate is expected to rise from 5.2 per cent to 7.2 per cent, underscoring the nation's increasing significance in global commerce.

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India on Track to Become World's Consumption Capital: Report

With more GenZs than the entire population of the United States, their spending power will be a defining factor in shaping India's economic trajectory

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OpenAI and Meta Platforms in Talks with Reliance to Explore Potential AI Partnerships

OpenAI has also internally deliberated lowering the ChatGPT Plus subscription fee from its current $20 per month to a significantly lower price, making it more affordable for a wider user base.

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Tata Communications Aims To Democratize Cloud Services

The company has been investing close to $200-300 million every year, and out of this, $50 million has been earmarked for its Cloud technologies

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Building the Identity Architecture for India with DigiYatra

From cutting airport wait times to safeguarding user privacy and expanding into new identity-linked services, DigiYatra represents a shift in how India manages personal data and convenience.

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India's 5G Data Traffic Surges Threefold, Set to Overtake 4G by 2026: Nokia

The report further reveals that the average monthly data consumption per user has risen to 27.5 gigabytes in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5 per cent over the past five years.

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TCS Partners with Air New Zealand to Lead Airline's Digital Transformation

Under the agreement, TCS will integrate AI-driven automation and cloud technologies into more than 600 applications critical to Air New Zealand's operations

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Disrupting Mobility with Drive X

From mastering the high-speed intensity of Formula One to navigating the complexities of the mobility business, Karthikeyan's journey reflects a rare blend of speed, precision, and strategic foresight. DriveX stands at the crossroads of technology and mobility, poised to redefine India's pre-owned two-wheeler market — with Karthikeyan firmly at the wheel.

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JICA Signs First Co-Financing Deal with India Exim Bank to Boost Rural MSMEs

The agency remains committed to supporting inclusive and sustainable development in India through targeted investments and innovative financing solutions.

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India's Space Economy Set to Reach $44 Billion by 2033: FICCI-EY Report

Earth Observation, projected to contribute $8 billion by 2033, is already transforming agriculture, disaster management, and climate resilience.

Technology

Not Another Dot Com Burst: How Are VCs Investing in AI?

The discussion unpacked the current state of AI investing, the risks of overvaluation, and what it will take for AI startups to succeed in a rapidly evolving market.

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Temasek Acquires 10% Stake in Haldiram's for $1 Billion

The transaction marks one of the largest foreign investments in India's food sector, highlighting the growing appeal of the country's consumer market to global investors.

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AmpereHour Energy Secures $5 Million in Series A Funding to Drive Energy Storage Expansion

The fresh funding reinforces AmpereHour Energy's position as a key player in the energy storage market, driving the transition to renewable energy with reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.