UP Emerges as Startup Powerhouse with 18,568 Ventures
Uttar Pradesh nurtures a thriving startup culture with over 18,500 active ventures, 8,000 led by women. Discover how state policies are fueling this growth across all 75 districts.
Uttar Pradesh nurtures a thriving startup culture with over 18,500 active ventures, 8,000 led by women. Discover how state policies are fueling this growth across all 75 districts.
India's financial inclusion drive is reshaping the economy, with the RBI index hitting 67.0. Jan Dhan accounts now total 57 crore, and digital payments surge. Read about the next phase.
The Reserve Bank of India has given in-principle approval for Fino Payments Bank to transition into a small finance bank. This marks a major milestone for the 18-year-old company. Read more about the implications and Fino's unique strategy.
Chennai-based underwater robotics startup Planys secures Rs 100 crore funding to expand globally and commercialise defence products. Read about its AUVs, ROVs, and new production facility.
B2B giant Udaan is in early talks to sell a minority stake in its NBFC, Hiveloop Capital, as part of a restructuring drive to cut costs and boost cash reserves ahead of a potential 2025 IPO. Read the full story.
Govt data reveals 6,385 recognised startups are closed, with Maharashtra leading. Despite closures, the sector has generated over 21 lakh direct jobs, highlighting its resilience.
India's Ministry of Tourism joins forces with Mastercard in a strategic partnership to enhance digital payments and promote the country as a premier global tourism destination. Discover the key initiatives.
Leading British beauty brands like The Body Shop and Molton Brown will exhibit at Cosmoprof India 2025 in Delhi. Discover trends and forge partnerships at this premier B2B event.
IBM Ventures chief Emily Fontaine reveals how the $500M fund invests in AI and quantum startups, using IBM as first customer. Discover the strategy saving billions.
XFlow announces ambitious plan to multiply cross-border payment volumes 10x within 18 months, expanding global reach and enhancing digital payment solutions for businesses.
India's cross-border payments transform as RBI's new license enables fintechs to capture 20% of $1.6T market. Startups raise millions to streamline exports for SMEs.
Yatra Online shares fell over 6% after CEO Dhruv Shringi's resignation. Siddhartha Gupta appointed as new CEO. Technical analysis suggests retesting breakout zone.
Zetwerk secures ₹265 crore funding via TradeCred platform, strengthening partnership with 25 family offices. Read how this fuels India's manufacturing expansion.
PayU India reports $3M adjusted EBITDA profit in Q2, reversing a $6M loss. Revenue hits $214M, up 21% YoY, driven by merchant lending boom. Read the full analysis.
Hyderabad CEO Jitendra Emmani challenges investor advice, arguing financial ambition is a valid startup driver. His second venture outperformed his passion project, sparking a viral debate.
A Hyderabad CEO's viral post challenges investor advice, arguing building companies for profit is valid. Discover the heated social media debate on entrepreneurship.
Jio Payments Bank expanded its business correspondent network to nearly 200,000 in Q2 FY26, closing gap with Airtel Payments Bank through aggressive hiring and new product launches.
RBI announces UPI integration with Europe's TIPS, enabling instant cross-border payments between India and Europe. Learn how this transforms digital payments.
A startup founder's email framing a salary delay as a 'patience-building initiative' goes viral on Reddit, sparking debate on Indian startup culture and employee rights.
Paytm's new Hide Payments feature gives users control over transaction visibility while maintaining security. Learn how to use this privacy-focused innovation.
Samsung India partners with AU Small Finance Bank to enable Mobile Tap & Pay for Visa credit cardholders via Samsung Wallet. Experience secure contactless payments!
Visa-backed PayMate shuts Middle East ops, scrambles for $20M after a key investor fails to wire funds. Salaries unpaid for 9 months, senior exits mount. Full details inside.
EAM Jaishankar meets President Putin in Moscow, discusses stable payments & maritime ties. Putin to visit India for annual summit, first since 2021. Read more.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos launches AI startup Perplexity with $6M funding. Discover how this new venture aims to revolutionize artificial intelligence development and research.
Silicon Valley VCs chase first $1 trillion unicorn as AI boom transforms investment strategies. Learn how Nvidia's $4 trillion success fuels this high-stakes race.
New report reveals majority of Indians now pay for digital content, with midcore gaming claiming half of all premium spending. Discover the changing consumer habits.
A new survey reveals 53% of Gen Z uses cash only as a last resort. Explore why paper money survives despite the digital payment boom and its crucial role in the economy.
Former Good Glamm CEO Darpan Singh reveals how his Rs 7,000 crore beauty empire collapsed. Learn about the momentum trap that destroyed his unicorn startup and key entrepreneurial lessons.
PhonePe collaborates with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT AI assistance to its Indian user base. Learn how this strategic move enhances digital payments and accelerates AI adoption in India.
Discover how India's UPI payment system now works without internet connectivity. Learn step-by-step methods to make secure digital payments even in areas with poor network coverage.