ESOP Buybacks Double in 2024, 23 Startups Reward Employees with INR 1,450 Cr

2024 was a tough year for Indian startups as it witnessed massive layoffs. Several startups were shut down or simply had to downsize their operations due fund crisis. Hundreds of employees faced uncertainty as pink slips became a common sight across the tech ecosystem for the third year in a row. However, there was a […]

YesMadam’s ‘Stress Layoff’ Email: Failed Marketing Campaign or Call for Change?

This is a highly competitive world and startups often try creative ways to grab attention. But sometimes the creative ways even crosses the line. The scenario turns into confusion and insensitivity. The damage thereafter may become hard to undo. This exactly happened with Noida-based beauty startup YesMadam with its recent marketing campaign. The company sent […]

2023 Marks Record Year for Indian Startup Exits via Public Markets

The Indian startup ecosystem is changing at a rapid pace and simultaneously are the ways the investors are exiting their investments. Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms relied heavily on corporate buyouts to make returns for years. Initial public offerings (IPOs) and new market structures now are taking the center stage. Indian stock […]

How Government Initiatives are Transforming India into a Startup Hub

The Indian startup ecosystem is thriving at a rapid pace and may soon the country may become the startup capital of the world. The country is equipped with unmatched entrepreneurial energy, forward-thinking government policies and thriving digital ecosystem. It is creating a vibrant hub for innovation with the support from government and private players. Initiatives […]

4baseCare Secures Strategic Investment from Infosys Innovation Fund

Infosys has stepped in towards advancing healthcare technology with a recent investment of ₹8.3 crore for a 20% stake in healthcare deep-tech startup 4baseCare. The collaboration is about bringing change in cancer care with a different approach that blends technology and innovation. 4baseCare was founded by Hitesh Goswami and Kshitij Rishi in 2018. It is […]

Startups Making Waves in 2025 are Pushing Boundaries like Never Before

Startups are not just businesses today, but they turning into powerful agents of change. The young companies are pushing boundaries and trying to redefine the way industries operate. A fresh wave of entrepreneurial talent is stepping into the spotlight In 2025. They are bringing with them the ideas which are innovative and also transformative. One […]

One-Third Startup Founders Struggle with Emotional Well-Being: YourDOST Report

The mental health of Indian startup founders is a crucial topic in recent years amid mounting pressures of entrepreneurship. YourDOST report lately highlighted the challenges faced by the startup founders. It adds that 61% of founders have reported high emotional well-being and 33% struggle with low emotional health. The contrast highlights the intense and isolating […]

Karnataka to Develop SWIFT City to Transform Bengaluru’s Industrial Landscape

Karnataka has come up with a bold step to transform its startup ecosystem. It has announced a project called SWIFT City in Sarjapura area of Bengaluru. It is to be spread in more than 1,000 acres with a focus on Startups, Workspaces, Innovation, Finance and Technology. The initiative was unveiled by Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil […]

KPMG Report Highlights India as a Future-Ready Startup Powerhouse

The Indian startup ecosystem is on the cusp of extraordinary growth. It is of course not hard to see why. It is because of a combination of young talent, government support and technological advancements. KPMG report lately reveals that the next 5-7 years could redefine India’s position as a global innovation hub. The biggest strength […]

Kashmir University Collaborates with MeitY, Alsisar for Entrepreneurial Training

The entrepreneurial journey is no easy feat. Building a successful startup needs more than an idea. A mix of skills, guidance and opportunities are the ingredients of success. The University of Kashmir (KU) has recognizing it and lately hosted a two-day Startup Bootcamp. The event was organized by the NewGen IEDC Incubation Centre in collaboration […]