Dutch electronic chip firm NXP expects contribution of start-ups to its Indian business to grow 10 times in the next three years under its new strategy to push innovation in the country. “As per the Innovate India approach, we will have various things from our side from time to time. We can…
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With Israel trade talks, startups to make a debut in India’s FTAs
Startups may be set to debut in India’s free trade agreements. In trade pact talks with Israel, India has expressed interest in the transfer of knowhow from that country’s defence and security startups. “Israel is very keen to have a trading arrangement with us,” said a Co…
Industry tie-up to facilitate listing of India’s SMEs and startups
The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSEI) and the SME Chamber of India have collaborated to provide a facility to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups access asset classes like currency derivatives, interest rate derivatives and listing. Under the initiative, SME Chamber wo…
India world’s third biggest tech startup hub: Study
India is home to the third largest number of technology driven startups in the world, with the US and the UK occupying the top two positions, according to a report. The study, done by Assocham in association with Thought Arbitrage Research Institute, also revealed that Bengaluru is host to the la…
Headhunters focus on smaller start-ups to beat hiring slump
Talent recruitment firms are scouting for business from smaller start-ups that have recently raised funds to fuel growth, diversifying away from larger consumer Internet clients that have frozen hiring amid a funding slowdown, industry executives said. Talent recruitment firms such as Wenger &…
Payroll outsourcing will bring huge relief to small business owners | Husys CMD G R Reddy
Running a small business is a stiff challenge given the constant pressure on funds, technology and manpower. The human resource function is yet to evolve in majority of small businesses. But a window of opportunity has come about with the advent of specialised talent management companies focused …
IIT-Indore & IIM-Indore to host i5 Summit to foster entrepreneurship
Start-ups, entrepreneurs, students, investors and others experts to congregate at i5 Summit, an event hosted by IIT-Indore and IIM-Indore to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship in the country and support young entrepreneurs by connecting them with investors and mentors to take their ideas to th…
InTandem advisors focusing on helping fintech firms, startups
Mumbai-based InTandem Advisors, an advisory firm launched by former Western Union Managing Director Anil Kapur, is focusing on enabling fintech players and other startups in the financial services space with business strategy, sales and distribution solutions. The startup, which launched its serv…
An entrepreneur sees opportunities in problems | Touchkin Founder Ramakant Vempati
Yes, it is true! Technology can enable remote care. How you use your smartphone can paint a pretty good picture of you and your behaviour. With this simple yet innovative phenomenon you can stay in touch with your kin and get alerted of their health. Predictive healthcare platform, founded by ent…
Automation enables small businesses to compete against bigger organizations | Greytip Software Co-Founder Girish Rowjee
Automating key HR & payroll processes has a considerable impact on the time and cost that are spent on HR operations. This enables SMEs to stick to their core and focus on more productive and impactful work. Greytip Software is one such platform that is primarily focused on serving small busi…