startups

Proposed mobile number validation rules to raise costs for start-ups, MSMEs, marginalised groups
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 29, 2025
The proposed rules could severely limit digital access for millions who rely on shared devices such as women, elderly, children, low-income families and rural residents.

SaaS, AI start-ups carve niche in enterprise tech
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 28, 2025
A KPMG survey shows 68 per cent of firms are planning to invest between $50 million and $250 million in generative AI over the coming

New wave of curiosity about space among children; over 200 space startups have come up: PM Modi
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 27, 2025
Hailing astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s return from ISS, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said a new wave of curiosity about space among children has awakened

Over 200 startups have come up in space sector alone: PM Modi
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 27, 2025
File photo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: – Hailing astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s return from space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said a

All In Capital bets on pre-seed stage start-ups beyond the traditional hubs
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 25, 2025
Bengaluru-based early-stage venture capital firm All In Capital has started deploying capital from its ₹250-crore second fund, with 14 portfolio companies already in place. The

Maruti Suzuki inks MoU with DPIIT to support startups
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 23, 2025
Selected startups will benefit from expert mentorship, industry insights, and access to auto maker’s extensive network | Photo Credit: Sanjit Das Maruti Suzuki India on

Berries, flowers, banana peels: Herbal rush among Manipur startups to go beyond caffeinated drinks
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 19, 2025
Sumac berries, gooseberries and banana peels are among the ingredients that go into the making of these unconventional beverage | Photo Credit: bhofack2 Aiming to

Trump trade rep pushes defence start-ups to fill manufacturing gap
- By Olivia Renshaw
- . July 16, 2025
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The Trump administration
Indian start-ups ride low-Earth orbit satellite boom
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 15, 2025
With applications spanning agriculture, disaster management, logistics, infrastructure, and insurance, satellite-based solutions are no longer confined to defence or academic research — they’re now powering

IIMK LIVE, Cochin Shipyard sanction ₹1.8 crore seed funding to six startups
- By Ethan Caldwell
- . July 14, 2025
IIMK LIVE, the business incubator of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), in collaboration with Cochin Shipyard Limited has sanctioned ₹1.8 crore in seed
