Indian Startups News
A startup is a company that is in its nascent stages and is working on raising funds through multiple sources to make its mark in the industry. Many of the startups in the recent past have been tech-enabled, founded by engineers or IIT/IIM graduates. India has a vibrant startup ecosystem, with a notable number of startups across different sectors such as e-commerce, healthcare and finance. The significant boom of the startup culture in India in the recent years can be owed to a multitude of factors, including, but not restricted to, the large consumer base
India’s venture capital firms are finding that leaner might be better
In a shifting landscape, Indian venture capital firms are opting for modest fund sizes, prioritising investment discipline over sheer volume. What does this mean for the future of startup funding?
5 min read29 Nov 2024From boardrooms to startups: This PE firm is scouting for seasoned managers to build new ventures
Gaja Capital is also looking to buy early-stage companies and accelerate their growth.
3 min read25 Nov 2024Tiger Global-backed Moglix to boost sustainable packaging biz with ₹80-crore buy
Moglix started its packaging business nearly five years ago and is among the largest in the enterprise e-commerce space.
3 min read21 Nov 2024Why Mamaearth needs to review its offline distribution strategy
The implementation of new distribution strategy cost the company nearly ₹70 crore in the September quarter, denting Honasa’s performance.
1 min read18 Nov 2024Aavishkaar Capital’s ₹1,500 crore bet: Driving profitable impact through startups
Aavishkaar Capital is set to raise ₹1,500 crore for its seventh fund, it’s largest ever. And it has a specific kind of startup in mind.
4 min read8 Nov 2024Superstars of Bharat: Unveiling Incredible Icons on HT’s brand new web series
Rising from the heart of India, The Impossible Show: The Incredible Stories of Bharat’s Superheroes, hosted by Ritesh Agarwal, will premiere at 5 PM on November 11. Catch Episode 1 featuring Manoj Bajpayee on Mint’s Youtube page.
2 min read7 Nov 2024The great startup CXO hunt: companies beef up top deck as funding winter thaws and IPO dreams take shape
As startups prepare for their next growth phase, they are actively recruiting top talent to strengthen their leadership teams. From seasoned CFOs to innovative CEOs, the industry is seeing a resurgence in hiring that promises significant changes ahead.
3 min read15 Oct 2024Menstrual hygiene products are stuck in time. These startups want to change that.
From chipping away at the taboo around menstruation to capturing the imagination of Gen Z consumers with their innovations, new-age feminine hygiene startups are ditching the traditional. But when it comes to capturing the markets, they are opting to wakesurf the legacy players.
6 min read3 Oct 2024From growth at all costs to sustainable growth: the maturing of Indian startups
Rebel Foods, Purplle, Dehaat and Urban Company are among startups that have traded rapid growth by burning through investor cash for better unit economics. But not all startups have this luxury.
5 min read19 Sep 2024Sodhani Academy IPO Day 4: Check subscription status, GMP, key details
Sodhani Academy IPO Day 4: The Initial Public offering opened for subscription on 12 September 2024 and closes on 17 September 2024.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared