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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway March Madness Bracket Contest Finally Has a $1 Million Winner After a Decade of Chances: 'We Hit the Sweet Spot This Year'
Buffett recently said that he was hoping this would finally be the year.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says the 'Way to Get Ahead' at Amazon Isn't By Overseeing a 'Giant Team and Fiefdom'
Jassy spoke out in a leaked recording against having a heavy layer of middle management at Amazon.
'There's A Lot of Misinformation Out There': Craigslist's Founder Sets the Record Straight on How He Grew an Email Side Hustle Into a Business Worth Billions
Craigslist turns 30 this year.
'No Better Name': Napster Acquired for $200 Million to 'Disrupt' the Metaverse
Napster was once a file-sharing service that allowed users to download songs for free.
Crisis or Cure? Decoding the Divisive Debate on AI's Role in Modern Healing
India's healthtech startups attracted approximately USD 233.5 million in funding, in the first half of 2024. Yet, behind the numbers lies a pressing question echoing across clinics, policy tables, and investor meetings: Is artificial intelligence (AI) the panacea India's overburdened healthcare system needs, or does it risk turning care into crisis?
Denmark's IFU Backs Ecofy with $12.5M to Drive EV and Solar Adoption
The funding is part of the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark, established in 2020 when the prime ministers of both nations signed a collaborative agreement to promote sustainability.
India's Domestic Software Market to Grow Fivefold, Hitting $100 Billion by 2035
Despite India producing only about ten large-scale domestic software companies so far, the report suggests that with sustained innovation, capital efficiency, and strategic scaling, the country has the potential to nurture another 50–60 software giants over the next decade.
Venture Capital in India Surged, IPO Boom Fuels Strong Exits: Report
The report further states that the strong domestic fundamentals, progressive regulatory reforms, and rising public market activity have helped India's position as Asia Pacific's second-largest VC destination while global funding remained flat.
Firefly Diamonds Bags $3 Million in Seed Funding
The Indian lab-grown diamond market is projected to exceed $1 billion by 2033, and Firefly Diamonds aims to capitalize on this growing demand with its innovative approach.
Hindustan Zinc Deploys AI-powered Solution Boosting Workplace Safety
According to Hindustan Zinc, Detect AI utilizes real-time image and video analytics, deep learning models, and edge computing to autonomously identify safety breaches, such as non-compliance with protective equipment guidelines, unauthorized personnel access, and violations of work-at-height protocols.
Zepto Eyes $250 Million Secondary Sale Before IPO
The company received approval to shift its domicile from Singapore to India, a transition expected to streamline its corporate structure and enhance its appeal to domestic investors.
BlackBuck Invests INR 40 Crore in BFPL, Retains 100% Ownership
The company has clarified that aside from being a wholly owned subsidiary of Zinka Logistics Solutions Limited, the promoter group and affiliated companies of Zinka hold no direct interest in BFPL.
EaseMyTrip Acquires 49% Stake in Big Charter Pvt Ltd; Ventures into Charter Aviation Market
The acquisition positions EaseMyTrip to leverage the booming charter aviation industry, which is currently valued at approximately $650.5 million and is expected to nearly double to $1.14 billion by 2033
Curefoods to Raise INR 54 Crore in Debt From BlackSoil Group
The recent debt infusion follows a INR 300 crore ($36 million) funding round last year, led by Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal's Three State Ventures
The Pivot Done Right: The Power of Business Reorganisation
Startups that master the art of pivoting—driven by data, market feedback, and strategic foresight—are the ones that thrive. Adaptability isn't just survival; it's the foundation for long-term innovation and success.