start ups

Work from mandap: Hustle’s new mantra

December 20, 2025 7:38 am

A photo of a US-based, Indian-origin start-up co-founder working on her laptop in full bridal regalia at her own wedding, apparently just 10 minutes after the ceremony, has gone viral. Her brother and co-founder shared the photo on X, pointing out that “people romanticise start-ups but it is a lot of work”.

India’s startup ecosystem is catching up with China

April 11, 2025 1:47 pm

Investments in deep tech R&D have pushed innovation. India must build on this momentum

Top 10 best countries for startups: India ranks in the global top 20

February 21, 2025 7:43 am

Top 10 Best Countries for Startups Globally: India has ascended to the 19th position globally, returning to the top 20 in 2024, with a total score of 13.529.

Manpreet Badal writes: There is a start-up revolution in India

October 19, 2024 9:44 am

Government's impetus to innovation has taken entrepreneurship beyond Tier-1 cities

Top 10 emerging Indian startups in 2024: Zepto leads the list

October 01, 2024 8:10 am

Emerging Indian Startups in 2024: The report by Global Data reveals that from January to August 2024, Indian startups have raised USD 7.5 billion through venture capital funding.

Himalayan Startup Trek 2024: IIT-Mandi Catalyst's flagship event from November 15

September 14, 2024 9:38 am

HST is designed to bring together startups, investors, mentors and industry leaders across India. The event offers a unique platform for startups to participate in the grand challenge, investor den and startup showcase.

Zepto becomes India's first unicorn in nearly a year in new funding round

August 25, 2023 3:24 pm

Zepto said on Friday it has raised $200 million in fresh funding at a valuation of $1.4 billion, making it the first startup in the country to cross the billion-dollar valuation mark in nearly a year.

Sustainable products should not be luxury, but rather a choice available to everyone: Kikgerm founder Divya Arora

August 24, 2023 9:05 pm

Cost should not be a deterrent for people to make more conscious choices and live a better life, said Divya Arora in a chat on the sidelines of the the D2C Insider Women Summit in New Delhi.

Byju's, creditors agree to amend $1.2 billion loan terms

July 24, 2023 4:29 pm

Byju's and its lenders, who own more than 85% of the edtech startup's $1.2 billion term loan, have agreed to work towards amending that loan by August 3, the steering committee of the creditors group said on Monday.

Climate tech startup Newtrace raises $5.65 mn in seed funding round led by Sequoia, Aavishkaar Capital

May 31, 2023 3:32 pm

Founded in 2021, Newtrace develops and manufactures innovative electrolysers that aim to reduce the cost of green hydrogen production by over 60 per cent.

Startup India launch by PM Modi: Here's what it really offers

January 18, 2016 2:30 pm

Startup India is a new initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi which offers a slew of incentives to these fledgling companies. Here's a more detailed look.

U.K. Sinha On Why Listing Norms For Start-Ups Have Been Relaxed

August 23, 2015 6:10 pm