How Digital Competition Bill Could Disrupt Indian Startup Ecosystem
The proposed Digital Competition Bill is aimed at tackling anti-competitive practices by big tech companies. However, it is learned that the bill could harm the Indian MSMEs and startups. A recent survey by public-policy think tank The Dialogue shows reveals that it could disrupt businesses that rely heavily on digital services. One major concern is […]
Mumbai-Based Thrive Shuts Consumer App as Zomato, Swiggy Tighten Grip
Mumbai-based food delivery startup Thrive has decided to shut down its consumer app following four years of existence in the market. Company co-founder Krishi Phagwani announced the closure through his LinkedIn post. He highlighted the harsh realities of competing with giants like Zomato and Swiggy. Thrive was equipped with innovative approach and notable backing from […]
2024 Brings Hope for Indian Startups, Mega Deals Signal Investor Confidence
The Indian startups faced tough times in recent years, but now the ecosystem is showing signs of recovery. This year the startups have collectively raised $5.2 billion in mega funding rounds. It is a significant rebound from the funding slowdown in past two to three years. Well-known players like Zomato, Zepto and Physics Wallah have […]
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 […]