Entrepreneurs

Time for India's panchayats to reinvent and think like entrepreneurs

They have largely become implementers of government schemes rather than self-reliant local governments

Want to be Hyderabad's go-to institutional investor, says Kalyan Sivalenka

The managing director of the Hyderabad Angel Fund says they are open to joining hands with other prominent VCs, and are looking to back mature businesses and entrepreneurs that are based in the city

Avendus Wealth-Hurun India Uth Series 2025: Zepto cofounders top the list

With 8 alumni featured, BITS Pilani leads all undergraduate institutions, followed by IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi with 6 each

10 years of CSC 2.0: Taking AI to villages, one CSC entrepreneur at a time

Under IndiaAI Mission, the Centre will train 550,000 VLEs across CSCs in AI; railway ticket booking to be enabled and Aadhaar service resumption also under review

How Indian traditions helped this London woman create a $4M haircare brand

London-based influencer Erim Kaur has earned nearly $4 million with ByErim, a luxury haircare brand inspired by traditional Indian oiling rituals

Work-life balance is not the startup game: LinkedIn Founder restarts debate

LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman argued that startups are inherently demanding and require full commitment, giving examples from his own experience with building the employment-focused online platform

Second edition of Startup Mahakumbh kicks off on April 3 in New Delhi

The event will witness over 3,000 exhibitors, 10 thematic pavilions, 1,000 investors, 5,000 entrepreneurs, and more than 1,000 incubators and accelerators

Global farm firms come together to train 500,000 rural entrepreneurs

The academy, which has been set up with a starting capital of $3 million, will seek to address critical challenges in smallholder farming

Nepal's PM warns against forgetting monarchy's past 'autocratic rule'

Speaking at an event in the capital, Oli urged everyone to focus on strengthening the republican system while referring to the recent protests demanding the restoration of the monarchy

Nandan Nilekani's 4 tips for India's economy to hit $8 trn mark by 2035

Outlining key factors for India's economic expansion, Nilekani spoke about the necessary "Big Unlocks" required to accelerate the country's growth rate from 6 per cent to 8 per cent

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath named EY entrepreneur of the year 2024

Kamath will represent India at EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo to be held in June 2025

Women entrepreneurs face uphill task in startup world amid funding winter

Even as the entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to grow, the number of startups with at least one woman founder has been on the decline since at least 2020

Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal explains why he cleans hotel washrooms

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

India's economic reset underway but clock is ticking: Experts at BS Manthan

India's economy is growing, but seizing its full potential means spurring corporate investment, tackling judicial delays and ensuring inclusive growth, said panelists on the first day of BS Manthan

Revolutionizing and a visionary leader and entrepreneur, is the driving force behind Read Pro, India's leading CRM for Real Estate: Mr. Akshay Kumar Seth shares his journey of success

Akshay Kumar Seth: Visionary Leader and Entrepreneur Revolutionizing India's Real Estate CRM with Read Pro

The Evolving Landscape of Fashion: Sanjay Nigam's Insights into the Future of Emerging Brands

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In defence of Murthy & Subrahmanyan: Valuing entrepreneurs and job creators

It's easy to beat up on the corporations. But a society that does not give its entrepreneurs, wealth & jobs creators love and respect, is doomed to be frozen in a low-middle-income status

Recruitment tales from the past: How smart ads created success stories

Smart recruitment ads can work wonders. Sometimes they can turn first-time entrepreneurs into crorepatis

Table Space Founder and CEO Amit Banerji dies of heart attack at age 45

Amit Banerji and Karan Chopra launched workspace operator Table Space in 2017, with plans for an IPO this year

Ficci FLO's annual meet hosts 350 women entrepreneurs in Northeast region

About 350 businesswomen and entrepreneurs from across the country are taking part in a four-day interstate meet of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), being hosted by FLO's North-East chapter in Guwahati and Shillong for the first time. The meet, titled 'Mystical NorthEast', got underway here on Thursday, a statement said. The interstate meet of the women wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCIFLO) is an annual event organised by the different chapters of the organisation in various parts of the country. FLO has 20 chapters across India. The first two days of the ongoing meet are being held in Guwahati and the remaining two days in Shillong. The meet includes an amalgamation of intellectually stimulating discussions, entertainment and networking and also a blend of learning sessions. A major highlight of the meet is an exhibition 'FLO Bazar' showcasing local art, handloom, weaves and traditional culture, the statement said. "The Interstate Meet is a