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Free Market For Start-Ups is Bit Of A Fool's Paradise

Monopolized market, stifled competition, job loss, restricted foreign capital, tax revenue loss, pro-start-up policy collapse, call for market regulation are connotations ascribed to recent uproar over capital dumping by its believers on one hand. On the other, we have cloned business models, desperate investor call to keep their returns intact, wasteful cash splurge, inflated valuation, need for free market, herd mentality that hyped up investment in few sectors, foreign direct investment in e-commerce marketplaces; from those negating charge of capital dumping as absurd. Precisely, hence, the question is would there be implosion of sectors dominated by foreign competitors in an unregulated market with mild tremors to entire ecosystem or a free trade driven robust ecosystem where capital’s role is limited to being a commodity.

Breaking Down FDI In Start-UPS

Capital flow is much like a pyramid. The higher you go the lesser is the capital available per start-up. Even as 36 new funds were launched last year (as per data tracker VCCEdge), late-stage dilemma continues with multiple private equity (PE) and hedge funds ‘revisiting’ their investment strategy. As the market correction continues, recently released new consolidated foreign direct investment (FDI) policy will strengthen much needed foreign investment in startups in India. But will it be a game changer or just a step forward?  

'Our Loans Are Tailor-made To Meet Biz Requirements'

In an exclusive interview with Entrepreneur, Amit Bhatia, Head- Private and Commercial Banking, Deutsche Bank (India), shares the bank’s vision for small and medium enterprises (SME) banking along with its commitment to digitization for a balanced and healthy growth.

Sipping Through Customer Acquisition

Customer acquisition has never been easy for businesses, particularly if you are an app and literally have to jostle for a space in your customer’s smartphone. But Karan Saharan perhaps had his inspiration coming from the tagline ‘A lot can happen over coffee’ for his personal assistant app DoneThing. And boy! A lot did happen.

The Referral Master

How many times have you asked somebody for a referral? Knowingly or unknowingly, we all do this, all the time within our network. A company thought of making it a business practice and today generates over $11 billion through referrals. Founded in 1985, US based Business Network International (BNI) claims to be the world’s leading referral chain. Chairman and CEO, Graham Weihmiller who joined BNI in 2014 and is currently executing BNI’s strategic plan in its 73 operating countries speaks on entrepreneurship, franchising, and operational excellence. 

Retail Roomies

Location can make or break a business. But not everyone can find or afford desirable commercial real estate. For some, the answer is bunking up with a fellow entrepreneur.

The Rise of P V Sindhu

Born to parents who were professional volleyball players, PV Sindhu went on to choose badminton as a career. Sindhu started playing at the age of eight-and-a-half with her interest driven towards badminton. Talking about her inclination Sindhu says, “I used to play for fun initially but slowly the number of hours increased. I used to love playing badminton and that’s how my parents came forward to support me.”

Doing it the Virat Way

VIRAT KOHLI 28 CAPTAIN INDIAN CRICKET TEAM

Confluence Of Fintech And Banks Is Unavoidable

Unlike most of the banks in India, Bank of Maharashtra has always believed in the power of small and medium enterprises (SME). Ravindra Prabhakar Marathe, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Bank of Maharashtra, shares how they are adressing the needs of SMEs while adapting to new age technologies.

Ploughing Down Long Road Harvest to Growth

Much credit goes to world food crisis in 2007-08 that has led global economies to reinforce efficiency in agriculture. Through technology, commitment is being enabled at multiple value points – favourable policies, transparency in market information, leaner supply chain, single window access to raw materials and affordable machinery, and access to credit. Barring policies, which is pure government play, agri-tech start-ups and private investors are ploughing hard for harvesting better growth ahead.

Make Over Masters

Beauty and wellness industry is in makeover mode and five entrepreneurs give an account of how they are changing the dynamics of salon and spa business at Indian Salon & Wellness Congress 2017.

The Silver Lining Beyond Metros

The quest for physical, emotional and spiritual wellness has moved beyond from being a thing for just metro city dwellers. And the opportunity seems bigger in tier one cities, ripe for disruption in the local wellness market. Silverine Spa & Salon, a young unisex beauty and wellness brand launched in Jaipur by noted beauty expert Purnima Goyal, is taking a shot at the makeover of city’s salon and spa market.

Why India Shouldn't Join The WTO MSME Forum Yet

A higher proportion of global trade and exports can just be the stepping stone for Indian MSMEs towards further growth and prosperity. A trade body like World Trade Organisation (WTO) can foster huge opportunities for the sector towards facilitation of business avenues globally. Then why is the Government of India not willing to be a party to an MSME forum being planned at WTO?

A Generation Of Bold Women

Having made my way through the corporate world for the last 21 years, I find myself reflecting upon my professional journey.

Made In Nepal

The LTTE attack in Sri Lanka, the undoing of Nepal with political unrest and then five minutes of earth shattering or taking on a global giant like Nestle - could have been enough to put an ordinary person into a stopper – but Binod Chaudhary has always looked at misevents as opportunities to create something new and resurrect things – only better. CG Corp as a global business conglomerate operates various businesses varying from noodle to hotels to cement and real estate.

Impact Of FDI On The E-commerce Companies

Saloni Shroff, Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Cashing On The 'Pot Of Gold'

The next generation entrepreneurs of Indian enterprises have been coming out of their traditional territories to explore newer markets and opportunities. They believe in tapping the untapped markets, adopting cutting edge technologies and taking risks while growing horizontally and vertically. These qualities have scripted the success story for Kerala based India’s leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), Muthoot Finance.

Why Tax Automation Is Critical For Business Success Under GST

Nishank Goyal, CEO, Masters India- a GST Suvidha provider

The Wiki Fixers

Want a Wikipedia page for yourself or your business? An underground network of editors will make you one—for a price.

Why I Hit Pause

My company had grown big—the wrong kind of big. So to survive, I had to strip it all down.

A Man On A Mission To Make Karnataka The Startup Nucleus

Karnataka, especially its capital city Bangalore, has always been the face of the startup ecosystem in India.

E-Waste Management- Turning Trash Into Treasure

Are you still throwing out those empty cans from last night’s party? If yes, then wait a minute! Did you know that recycling one ‘aluminium can’ saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours? It’s the same with all the paper and packaging material you throw away. Recycling one ton of paper can save 17 trees! Not only this, recycling comes with a price but here you will be the one who’s earning. Entrepreneur explores start-ups that are bringing social change by catering this space.

Chess Wizard Teaches You How To Move ‘Live Pieces' For Entrepreneurial Success

The king of chess — five-times world champion — Vishwanathan Anand shares what made him a grandmaster — patience, determination hardwork and learning from mistakes.

Would Human Resource Turn More Resourceful?

The market for startups in human resource (HR) technology space is finally beginning to find backing from companies and investors. But would it be able to turnaround some big success stories?

The Future Is Digital

The emergence of multiple platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and others has made the entertainment space all the more competitive in India. This shift from television to the digital space is a testimony to the fact that OTTs are here to stay.

One-Stop Solution To SME's Credit Gap

Struggling to get loans in order to expand your company’s wings and charter into newer territories? Maybe, your sales invoice is the solution.

The Bond Between Adventure Sports And Entrepreneurship

I’ve been fortunate to have indulged in adventure sports such as snorkelling, paragliding, kayaking and others.

Fall To Fly

With the determination to change the perception that cafes are only meant for coffee lovers, Hemang Bhatt, Director, HAS Juices & More, is all set to serve the right blend of juices.

Chef By Heart

From training in the bylanes of Mumbai’s Bhindi Bazaar to serving a scrumptious meal to Michael Jackson in Davos, Nilesh Dighe from Goose and Gridiron reveals his entrepreneurial journey and the secret sauce to a Mumbaikar heart.

The Premium Retailer

Running 200 stores with 10 brands in its kitty, Major Brands (India) has become a leading franchisee for some major international retailers. Going forward, it aims to have 500 stores in the next five years. Tushar Ved, President, Major Brands (India), shares more on its retail expansion.