For lots of first-time founders, raising money is the first hurdle they need to cross. This is like a rite of passage and they feel that unless they are able to raise oodles of cash, they’re not going to be able to run their startup successfully. This is partly because of all the media buzz [&hel…
Opinion
Demonetization: A vice or a virtue for start-ups in India
With the stunning move on the 8th of November by the honorable prime minister of India, everyone, be they in media, social media, domain experts, politicians, business houses and of course the common man became part of the conversation, and a stakeholder in the debate on demonetization. One perti…
The long road to a high-growth future
NITI Aayog is preparing a 15-year vision and a seven-year strategy document, and has circulated a three-year action agenda. The goal of transforming India and attaining the desired level of economic and social outcomes will require higher and sustainable growth in coming years. Higher economic gr…
How SMEs are benefiting from the internet?
In recent past we have seen a surge in internet penetration in India. The reasons are multiple like the ambitious Digital India program, the reducing cost of internet, increase in reach of smartphones and finally Reliance JIO and others providing internet at lower prices to end users. This surely…
GST: Is anyone listening to the needs of the small guys?
While the big players are gearing up to meet the July 1 deadline, even they do admit to challenges – for instance, only a handful of draft rules have been issued, the rates are unknown and this is just the tip of the ice-berg. The biggest challenge is that not only do they have to […]
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Donald Trump’s new plan may create hurdles for PM Modi’s Startup India
The US is all set to become a tax-haven for most companies wishing to save tax after the Trump administration last evening announced lowering corporate tax to as low as 15 per cent from the present 35 per cent. Currently, several Indian tech startups including the likes of Flipkart, Grofers, Prac…
Fintech periodic table: Key enablers & drivers influencing Indian fintech start-ups
The Indian FinTech start-up environment is blossoming and bursting at its seams. Some of the more popular sub-sectors such as payments, e-commerce are close to saturation while other sub-sectors, including consumer and enterprise finance are yet to receive adequate start-up attention. Moreover, a…
Resilience: The seed that start-ups can grow from
There are many companies selling “snake oil” that promise you a startup success formula. Unsurprisingly, there is a huge demand for it, given that hundreds of thousands of companies are looking for shortcuts to achieve the perfect startup success story. You might feel that things are moving slow …
Even successful start-ups modelled on Western businesses: Can India innovate?
India is the top region for innovation in Asia, as per a recent report. This might seem like excellent news, till we ask how much of this innovation is truly Indian? According to the Patent Office, over 70% of the patents filed in the country are by MNCs. Indian companies and academia share the r…
Partnerships fasttrack your start-up, don’t be afraid to link up across community
With the Indian government acknowledging the huge potential of the flourishing Indian startup sector and corporates waking up to their unique capabilities, the startup ecosystem is moving towards the adequate support required to foster growth of startups, as we have witnessed in other successful …