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News and Trends

Cabinet Approves ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme to Power Sunrise Sectors, India Still Trails Globally

According to a state press release, key objectives of the scheme will include encouraging the private sector to scale up research, development, and innovation (RDI) in "sunrise domains" and other sectors relevant for economic security, strategic purpose, and self-reliance.

Business News

This New AI Startup Led By a Former OpenAI Exec Is Offering $500,000 Salaries

Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer at OpenAI, launched her secretive startup in February — and is paying top dollar for technical talent, according to new filings.

News and Trends

From Deal Sourcing to Exits: The AI Advantage in Venture Capital

In India, firms are doubling down on tech-led diligence and proprietary data-driven strategies. As AI adoption deepens, it promises to sharpen competitive edges, even as challenges around infrastructure and talent persist.

Technology

Flying High

Xapien's co-founder and CEO on ditching ego, embracing market speed, and why caring for your team is still the smartest tech decision you can make

Starting a Business

When Life Gives You Hate Comments, Make Popcorn — How the D'Amelio Family Turned TikTok Stardom Into a Snack Empire

The D'Amelios' latest venture, Be Happy Snacks, blends purpose with popcorn, bringing mental health awareness and Gen Z flavor to Walmart's shelves.

News and Trends

Lenskart to File its DRHP with SEBI via Public Route

The Peyush Bansal-led startup has also taken clear steps towards going public by changing its name from Lenskart Solutions Private Limited to Lenskart Solutions Limited, following approval from its existing shareholders.

Marketing

Your Startup's Most Powerful Growth Driver Might Be Happening Behind the Scenes — But Here's How You Can Harness It Anyway

Learn how to harness the invisible force of dark social to build trust, momentum and serious startup buzz — no analytics required.

News and Trends

The Capital Push Powering India's Defence-Tech Leap

India's defence-tech landscape is undergoing a revolution, driven by a mix of policy liberalisation, heightened geopolitical urgency, and an emerging breed of deeptech startups.

Business News

Federal Judge Rules It's Legal to Train AI on Copyrighted Books, Marking Major Win for AI Companies

This precedent-setting case is the first time a federal judge has sided with tech companies in an AI copyright lawsuit.

News and Trends

PE/VC Investments For May 2025 Show Decline in Value

Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in India declined by 53 per cent in May 2025 compared to April 2025 in value terms, according to an EY-IVCA report.

Consultoría

¿Tú eres el cuello de botella? 3 formas de superar el síndrome del fundador

El síndrome del fundador puede tensar las relaciones dentro del equipo, generar desmotivación y aumentar la rotación de personal. Pero sus riesgos pueden superarse y mitigarse con la intervención adecuada.

Recursos Humanos

9 formas en las que las startups exitosas construyen equipos inclusivos desde su inicio

La diversidad y la inclusión son tus ventajas competitivas. Las startups que pueden combinar esto en su ADN desde su fundación no solo son más resilientes, sino también más creativas y ágiles.

Growing a Business

Selling as a Founder Is Brutal — It Was Also the Reason We Reached $400M in Revenue

Selling is one of the hardest parts of building a startup, but arguably the most important. This piece shares hard-won, tactical lessons from my early days, offering a blueprint for founders navigating the messy reality of doing sales with no team, no leads and no playbook.

News and Trends

Nutrition Startup Nuvie Raises $450K in Pre-Seed Funding Led by PedalStart

The funding round also saw participation from notable investors like Mukesh Bansal, Founder of Myntra, Cult.fit, and Nurix, Ayyappan R, Founder-CEO, FirstClub; ex-CEO, Cleartrip, Chanakya Gupta, Co-Founder, Tuco Kids; ex-SVP, Flipkart, and Arun Sharma, Co-Founder-CPO, Qlub UAE.