Indian Entrepreneurs

'Go slow, stay clear on purpose,' Shiprocket co-founder urges entrepreneurs

Aspiring entrepreneurs should embark on their startup journey with clarity of purpose, a clear understanding of why they are building the venture, and a well-calibrated approach, not haste, advises Shiprocket co-founder and CEO Saahil Goel. India's market dynamics, amplified by the potential of technologies such as AI, create a wealth of opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. "You could pick anything, from engineering tech to health tech or fintech to stocks...You think about it, and there's a new way to leverage an AI tool or an AI app...to be able to cater to that demand. So any industry with the new AI toolkit available is a great opportunity now for people to build in India," Goel told PTI. His advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: "always ask yourself why you want to do it." Goel says he often meets people who lack clarity on that basic question. The early days of an entrepreneurial journey are as much about a clarity of purpose as pitting one idea against the next. "All ...

Karnataka best for entrepreneurs to start, grow big: CM Siddaramaiah

Pitching Bengaluru as the tech capital of India that is making leaps in new-age technology like quantum science and artificial intelligence, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday invited industry leaders for the 28th Bengaluru Tech Summit to be organised here from November 18 to 20. "We are the best place for entrepreneurs to start and grow big," he added. Siddaramaiah was addressing nearly 100 industry leaders at a breakfast meeting called by the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Karnataka government, to promote the summit. "In Artificial Intelligence, Bengaluru ranks 5th among the world's top AI cities. It hosts nearly 50 per cent of India's AI talent, making it the second-largest AI talent hub globally," pointed out the CM. He promised that Karnataka's new IT policy will focus on creating infrastructure for AI. According to him, from the Mysuru kings to the first IT policy in 1997 and the Global Capability Centre Policy in 2024, Karnataka has always planned ...

India needs thousands of innovators like Suhas Patil and Anjan Bose

These are "hidden champions" of strategic research and innovation. They are worthy of emulation within Indian industry, and maybe even a Padma!

Musk hosts Indian bizmen, says 'open to lowering India-US trade barriers'

Oyo, Flipkart and Aditya Birla Group leaders among entrepreneurs who met with Elon Musk and toured his SpaceX base

Stocks, bonds, real estate: Where do India's rich entrepreneurs invest?

Unemployment, corruption, inflation and taxation are the biggest worries of the wealthy Indian entrepreneurs. However, three out of four (75 per cent) feel supported by the government

Indian entrepreneur sells private arm of UK-based Tails Trading Group

Tails Trading Group, a UK-based supplier of multi-category consumer packaged goods led by an Indian entrepreneur, has announced the sale of its private labelling arm to a large international investor consortium for GBP 395 million. The group's labelling division has been a key supplier of a wide range of products including food and beverages, personal hygiene items, small domestic appliances and household cleaning products, with its diverse client base made up of large retailers, hotels, airlines and regional importers across North America and Europe. Terming this as a strategic move marking a significant milestone in his company's evolution, Siddharth Shankar, CEO of Tails Trading Group, said in a statement this week: We welcome this bid and are confident that the business and its social impact are safe, if not in better hands, with the new management. According to the group statement, the investor consortium is led by energy major NetOil and includes companies from the consumer ..

Startup entrepreneurs can stay in US for 5 years: Here's what you must know

The 'International Entrepreneur Rule' , allows non-citizen entrepreneurs to apply for an authorised stay in the United States for up to five years

Top 10 women trailblazer entrepreneurs shaping future of business in India

The story of the top 10 women entrepreneurs who are playing a critical role in shaping the future of entrepreneurship in India, paving the path for a better future for women in the country

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia: Indian entrepreneurs shine among 300 trailblazers

Evaluated by industry leaders, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list spans diverse sectors and nations, with India boasting the highest representation

Tube Investments chief Subbiah named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023

Subbiah will represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Monte Carlo from 4-7 June 2024

Byju's growth cautionary tale for young entrepreneurs: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar's statement comes at a time when some of the most highly valued startups have come under fire for a variety of concerns

6 best business ideas under 50,000 to start earning hefty sum today

Starting a business is no more a tough nut to crack as one can start their business with a nominal amount. Here are the 6 best business ideas under Rs 50,000

Indian entrepreneurs quietly making their way into semiconductor industry

Leveraging govt incentives, firms like Tarq Semiconductors and Silicon Power Corp are making strides in compound chips and packaging

Kazakhstan seeks investments from Indian entrepreneurs, offers incentives

Kazakhstan on Thursday urged Indian entrepreneurs to invest in the central Asian country for which incentives would be given to them. Kazakhstan's ambassador to India Zhalgasbayev Nurlan said that the country has already introduced single-window support for investors, and also providing incentives such as import duty exemption and subsidy. Speaking at a session organised by the Merchants' Chamber of Commerce & Industry, he said that there are 36 Special Economic Zones in Kazakhstan. In the previous financial year, bilateral trade between India and Kazakhstan grew 17 per cent to USD 2.4 billion, he said. The priority sectors identified by the Kazakhistan government are food processing, machinery and engineering, pharmaceuticals, information and communications technology (ICT) and green and renewable energy, Nurlan said. "There are immense prospects for cooperation in the fields of natural resources, logistics, transportation, digital economy and information technology," he ...

Prime Video announces series to highlight India's most promising start-ups

The 'Mission Start Ab' series will feature ten early-stage grassroots entrepreneurs who focus on made-for-India innovations

Entrepreneurs take reins of IAMAI, big tech sidelined for the first time

Harsh Jain's appointment as chairperson of IAMAI has signalled a shift in the association's leadership and organisation's priorities after IAMAI was criticised for aligning with Big Tech's interest

Leaving on a jet plane: India's super-rich prefer their own planes now

According to a report, several Indian entrepreneurs are buying long-range business jets to fly as far as the US and Europe

Amazon sets up grant for Indian entrepreneurs to build logistics business

Programme will help women, persons with disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community

Google announces Startup School India for small-city entrepreneurs

Idea is to bring together investors, successful entrepreneurs and programmers that startups from smaller cities can to tap into and learn from the best; Google aims to tap at least 10,000 startups

Nykaa CEO Falguni Nayar named EY Entrepreneur of the Year for 2021

She will represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award on June 9.