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Top 5 government schemes for startups in India to support entrepreneurs

The government has started several schemes to help budding startups and entrepreneurs grow businesses in India successfully. Here is the list of the top 5 government schemes for startups in India

How to start a franchise business in India? Steps you need to follow

Franchise business is one of the fastest-growing business ideas in India. People are investing in well-established brands and earning good money. Here's how you can start a franchise business in India

E-commerce firms scale up tech efforts for upcoming festive season

Online retailers, startups are scaling up their tech and innovation efforts to handle demand from shoppers during festive season and make their shopping and payment experience seamless

Business loans for startups and new businesses by the Indian government

Every business needs a loan to flourish and grow and the need is more if it is a new business or startup. The government has issued several loan schemes to help MSMEs. Check details below

Banks considering rating framework to assess risk profile of startups

The plan to set up this mechanism has come up at a time when the government has asked banks to play a more active role in financing startups

India retains its 40th position in the Global Innovation Index 2023

The index by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) was released on Thursday and ranked 132 economies on the Innovation index

Angel tax norms: Govt extends safe harbour to convertible preference shares

Issues final valuation rules for funding in unlisted startups for foreign and domestic investors

India fourth in number of startups with over $50 mn funding: Scaleup Report

In the survey involving 12,400 startups, India is ranked fourth with 429 scaleups, after the US (7,184), China (1,491), and the UK (623)

G20 presidency provided chance to showcase development undertaken: Goyal

He also underlined the Government's commitment to improving the ease of doing business in India, making it easier to start and run businesses

Veteran entrepreneurs look to ramp up their bets in Indian startups

Founders, after building their own companies, have often sought to invest in newer startups

Byju's puts Epic, Great Learning on sale to raise $800 million-$1 billion

Byju's is hoping to earn between $400-$500 million from the sale of Epic, which is a US-based kids' learning company

Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute lines up opportunity for startups funding

Of the six global startups that will be presenting their five-minute elevator pitches at FORT North America 2023, two will be Indian, representing the fast-growing startup ecosystem in the country

If next Indian unicorn wants to set up biz in Dubai, we will help: Badri

Badri who was on an India visit said that Dubai has laid out an ambitious $8.7 trillion economic plan in a decade under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33

Weekend Bites: Over the moon, thaw in funding winter, India's chess moment

In which we munch over the week's platter of news and views

Zepto becomes first unicorn this year, raises $200 mn at $1.4 bn valuation

This comes amid a funding slowdown where startups, across the board, have found it challenging to raise capital

Space rickshaw to funding: Startups aim for the moon after Chandrayaan-3

Companies expect foreign collaborations and technology tie-ups after Isro's successful mission

Govt policies helped India become world's 3rd largest startup ecosystem: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the policies of the government are providing support to the youth of the country and their strength has helped India become the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day, he said the country's exports are growing and experts world over believe India's economy would continue its growth trajectory. "I believe in youth power, youth power is my strength... Our policies are giving more power to youth strength... The youth of the world are getting amazed by seeing the strength of Indian youth," he said from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Their strength has helped India become "the third largest startup ecosystem in the world," Modi added. The government has recognised as many as 98,119 entities as startups as on April 30 this year. These startups are eligible for availing incentives, including tax benefits under the Startup India scheme. Schemes like Fund of Funds for Startups, Startup Ind

As startups lay off staff to cut costs, employees head out for job hunt

Employees not just from edtech but also from commerce and digital media startups are looking out for new jobs amidst massive layoffs

Govt recognises 98,119 entities as startups as on Apr 30: MoS Comm in LS

The government has recognised as many as 98,119 entities as startups as on April 30 this year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. These startups are eligible for availing incentives, including tax benefits under the Startup India scheme. Schemes like Fund of Funds for Startups, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and Credit Guarantee Scheme support these entities at various stages of their business cycle, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. "Since the launch of the Startup India initiative in 2016, DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) has recognised 98,119 entities as startups as on 30th April 2023," he said. In a separate reply, he said that as on April 30, Rs 611.36 crore has been approved for 160 incubators by the Experts Advisory Committee (EAC) under e Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. "The approved incubators have selected 1,039 startups for financial support of Rs 176.63 crore," he ...

ESOP buybacks among Indian start-ups may resurge as macro headwinds ebb

ESOP buybacks, the primary method of liquidation for employee-owned stocks, usually follow the prevailing funding trend