Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, venture capitalist Kavita Gupta discusses how investors judge founders, why experience can matter more than degrees, and what she looks for before writing a cheque

AceVector's IPO opens on September 25 as Snapdeal co-founder Kunal Bahl reflects on its journey and says the company remains focused on long-term growth

Today's pieces examine Tata Sons' governance, India's compliance maze, the next phase of GST reforms, West Bengal's investment record and a book on entrepreneurial failure

An idea on JRD Tata's birth anniversary on July 29

Uttar Pradesh is drafting a new startup policy with incentives for deep-tech ventures, women-led firms and innovation-driven entrepreneurship

India's direct selling industry recorded turnover of Rs 23,021 crore in FY25, while women's participation in the workforce increased to 48 per cent

Today's BS Opinion examines India's regulatory hurdles, the NEET-UG crisis, rising fiscal stress from welfare promises, corporate governance failures, and China under Xi Jinping

India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, with over 2 lakh recognised startups driving innovation and job creation across the country, former President Ram Nath Kovind said on Sunday. At the same time, more than 100 startups have achieved the unicorn status, he said at an event hosted by Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO). With global leaders and technology voices converging for the AI Impact Summit, he said this impressive global ranking and the sheer number of high-value startups reflect the innovation, job creation, and world-class enterprises emerging from every corner of India. Speaking to investors and mentors at ILLUMIN8, JITO's national startup initiative, Kovind said, "Business and values are not opposites, but partners. Profit and purpose must move forward together". Jain principles reflect a deep understanding that a society that focuses only on profits but neglects values may advance for some time, but it will gradually lose its way, he

The government is urging corporates to work more closely with startups to support entrepreneurship, cut manufacturing costs and strengthen domestic supply chains, DPIIT secretary said

Swedish direct-selling brand is betting on hyperlocal outreach beyond metros

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, Co-founder of Fynd, Sreeraman Mohan Girija shares insights on innovation, leadership, and what it takes to scale in the age of AI >

From training Bollywood celebs and IPL players to building SOHFIT and now The Func Lab, Sohrab Khushrushahi shares how he turned passion into purpose-driven businesses.

From Game Palacio to Formula Karting — Prasuk Jain shares how he built India’s new-age entertainment empire.

Speaking at the second edition of Mumbai Tech Week on March 1, Ritesh Agarwal highlighted the need for a mindset shift

India is eyeing deployment of 100,000 care workers every year from 2027 in developed countries

To facilitate credit accessibility, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a customised credit card scheme for micro enterprises registered on the Udyam portal

Give entrepreneurs and households back their time and mental bandwidth, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said while making a strong case for significant roll back of regulations both by the Union and state governments. In the Preface of the Economic Survey 2024-25, he said 'Getting out of the way' and allowing businesses to focus on their core mission is a significant contribution that governments around the country can make to foster innovation and enhance competitiveness. "The most effective policies governments - Union and States - in the country can embrace is to give entrepreneurs and households back their time and mental bandwidth. That means rolling back regulation significantly. That means vowing and acting to stop micromanaging economic activity and embracing risk-based regulations," Nageswaran wrote. Effective government policies also means changing the operating principle of regulations from 'guilty until proven innocent' to 'innocent until proven guilty'. Add

The programme is designed to prepare participants to address the challenges and opportunities in India's evolving healthcare landscape

Manager’s Mantra presents an insightful conversation with Meena Bahl Kapoor, Founder & CEO of Astroyogi and Co-founder of OyeHelp Technologies.