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WARM VIBES
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WARM VIBES

With winter at its peak, sales of appliances like geysers and room heaters are spiking, bringing cheer for retailers and manufacturers alike

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February 04, 2024
TEMPLE BOOM
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TEMPLE BOOM

From hotels to real estate, and airlines to railways, there's a frenetic pace of activity at Ayodhya

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3 mins  |
February 04, 2024
The Angel Tax Overhang
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The Angel Tax Overhang

The extension of angel tax rules to investments by non-residents has raised concerns over the valuation of start-ups and sparked fears of calls from tax authorities. The industry is hoping that this decision will be reviewed

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January 21, 2024
The Debt Trap
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The Debt Trap

Among India's start-up elite, many are feeling the financial squeeze, handling loans from lean equity times. It's not just a wake-up call for the industry but also signals a looming debt inferno ahead

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January 21, 2024
"If you want to go far, go together"
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"If you want to go far, go together"

Mercedes-Benz India is the local subsidiary of the German luxury automobile manufacturer

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January 21, 2024
NEW SHADES OF GREEN
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NEW SHADES OF GREEN

THE CHANDIGARH LEG OF BT GOLF 2023-24 SAW TOP LEADERS FROM THE WORLD OF BUSINESS TAKE ON EACH OTHER IN A DAY OF COMPETITIVE GOLF

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January 21, 2024
A NEW YOU
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A NEW YOU

If becoming healthier is your New Year resolution, read on for some great tips

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January 21, 2024
CHENNAI CENTRAL
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CHENNAI CENTRAL

CHENNAI IS TRUMPING MUMBAI, DELHI-NCR AND HYDERABAD TO EMERGE AS THE NEW OFFICE REAL ESTATE MARKET. BUT THE RECENT CYCLONE HAS EXPOSED THE CHINKS IN ITS ARMOUR

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7 mins  |
January 21, 2024
"When you're lending, you have to be very conscious of risk"
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"When you're lending, you have to be very conscious of risk"

V. Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO of IDFC First Bank, on how the perception about making money has changed in India, Digital India, and more

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January 21, 2024
THE BIG TECH BOOST
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THE BIG TECH BOOST

START-UPS OPERATE IN A COMPLEX ENVIRONMENT AND MUST PRIORITISE ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY IF THEY WANT TO SCALE. HERE'S HOW THEY ARE GETTING AFFORDABLE OPTIONS

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January 21, 2024
UNRAVELLING THE MISGOVERNANCE IN INDIAN START-UPS
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UNRAVELLING THE MISGOVERNANCE IN INDIAN START-UPS

The issues in the country's start-up ecosystem need to be resolved to sustain India's entrepreneurial spirit

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January 21, 2024
"IT IS NOT LIKE THERE IS JUST ONE SILICON VALLEY IN INDIA"
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"IT IS NOT LIKE THERE IS JUST ONE SILICON VALLEY IN INDIA"

With increasing access to angel networks and incubators across India, Venture Catalysts Co-founder Apoorva Ranjan Sharma says the country would have nearly a million start-ups and more than 500 unicorns by 2030

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January 21, 2024
START-UP BHARAT
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START-UP BHARAT

Non-metro towns are fast emerging as start-up hubs as an increasing number of founders are looking at Tier II and III locations to launch their ventures. While there are challenges, the opportunities seem to be immense

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January 21, 2024
FROM SEED TO IPO: THE FRONTIERS OF START-UP LISTING
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FROM SEED TO IPO: THE FRONTIERS OF START-UP LISTING

From the right product-market fit to a viable idea, founders need to know these crucial aspects

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January 21, 2024
A FIX FOR INDIAN VC ECOSYSTEM'S ACHILLES HEEL
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A FIX FOR INDIAN VC ECOSYSTEM'S ACHILLES HEEL

Increasing transparency will instil greater confidence in LPs regarding the capabilities of Indian VCs

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January 21, 2024
How We Did It
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How We Did It

The methodology used to prepare the BT Upstarts: India's Coolest Start-ups 2023 list

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January 21, 2024
INDIA'S COOLEST START-UPS
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INDIA'S COOLEST START-UPS

BUSINESS TODAY UPSTARTS

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January 21, 2024
Doorstep Deliveries Done Right
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Doorstep Deliveries Done Right

Quick commerce platform Zepto has been able to attract investors and turn unicorn during a funding winter. That takes some doing

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January 21, 2024
Making India Move Better
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Making India Move Better

From initially facilitating 500 rides daily to 1.5 million rides now, Rapido's rise is a testament to its groundlevel awareness of real problems

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January 21, 2024
Making Hay
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Making Hay

Ninjacart has made agritech aspirational even though its entry into agriculture was accidental. Now it is looking to leave a legacy for a lifetime

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January 21, 2024
LENDING A HELPING HAND
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LENDING A HELPING HAND

While start-ups are buffeted by headwinds, Get Vantage's proposition of revenuebased financing is helping many of them survive the storm

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January 21, 2024
A BRAND FOR INDIA, BY INDIANS
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A BRAND FOR INDIA, BY INDIANS

For the founders of audio and accessories brand boAt, charting the way for other Indian entrepreneurs is their biggest achievement

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January 21, 2024
Rolling Green, Riding Strong
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Rolling Green, Riding Strong

In the world of cab-hailing, challenging the might of Ola and Uber is no mean task. Enter BluSmart, with an innovative idea and business model-enough to disrupt the space

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January 21, 2024
SEASON OF CHANGE
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SEASON OF CHANGE

VCs, armed with record dry powder in a buyer's market, are sharpening the focus on unit economics as green shoots in funding activity emerge. Is it signalling the beginning of the end for the funding winter?

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January 21, 2024
There's No Free Lunch
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There's No Free Lunch

Election season is upon us. Political parties are going all out to woo voters with promises of farm loan waivers, free laptops and free transport to women. But where do welfare measures end and freebies start and who foots the bill?

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January 07, 2024
BEYOND THE COUNTDOWN
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BEYOND THE COUNTDOWN

COME DECEMBER AND MOST OF US START PLANNING WAYS TO WELCOME THE NEW YEAR. WHILE PARTYING ALL NIGHT IS DEFINITELY AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE, IT'S TIME TO ELEVATE YOUR NEW YEAR'S EVE AND USHER IN 2024 IN STYLE WITH THESE UNIQUE CELEBRATIONS

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January 07, 2024
DIMINISHING RETURNS
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DIMINISHING RETURNS

GRAPPLING WITH DECREASING REVOLVER RATES, MARGIN PRESSURES AND THE PREVALENCE OF EASY DIGITAL LOANS, CREDIT CARD PROVIDERS ARE TRIMMING BENEFITS. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR CARDHOLDERS?

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January 07, 2024
'Listen to understand, not just to respond'
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'Listen to understand, not just to respond'

BEST ADVICE - JUAN PABLO RODRIGUEZ, CEO, HINDUSTAN COCA-COLA BEVERAGES

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January 07, 2024
LESSONS IN ADVENTURE
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LESSONS IN ADVENTURE

ADVENTURE SPORTS DON'T JUST GIVE BOULT'S VARUN GUPTA AN ADRENALINE RUSH. THEY ALSO TEACH HIM ABOUT BALANCE AND RESILIENCE

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January 07, 2024
INDIA-JAPAN @2030 CONCLAVE
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INDIA-JAPAN @2030 CONCLAVE

At the second India-Japan Conclave in New Delhi, experts, policymakers and cultural ambassadors converged to explore avenues for enhancing trade, economic and strategic ties between the two nations. The following pages feature edited excerpts from these discussions

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January 07, 2024