India offers a unique proposition to the world – with the largest and relatively young population, it presents an attractive market not just for global giants but also for a burgeoning ecosystem of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The country is rapidly becoming a hub for innovative start-ups and established small and medium enterprises, […]
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SEBI has shortlisted nine firms, including Deloitte, BDO and Chokshi & Chokshi, for conducting forensic audits in corporate fraud cases, reducing the panel from the previous 20. The new list, effective for three years, replaces the 2021 panel and emphasizes quality and past performance in the selection process. The Securities and Exchange Board of India […]
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Opportunistic squatters are thriving online, snapping up prominent domains before the brand can get there. Divya Joyce Moolayattil shares how companies can safeguard their trademarks. Earlier this year, Reliance’s JioCinema merged with Walt Disney’s Disney+ Hotstar, their forces coming together to form the streaming behemoth JioHotstar. The joint entity had everything in place: Over three […]
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By addressing the credit gap, decentralisation and smart lending help enterprises scale up and create jobs. The central credit system and rating standards came under fathomable criticism in the aftermath of the global financial crisis of 2007. The decentralisation of credit systems and smart lending with the advent of digital solutions gained credible relevance in […]
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In a major boost to India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated VVDN Technologies’ largest Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Line and Mechanical Innovation Park at the company’s Global Innovation Park in Manesar, Haryana. The event marked a significant milestone in India’s efforts to […]
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The Government has imposed stricter documentation requirements that every applicant should be aware of. New Passport Rules 2025: A passport is a very important document that verifies a person’s identity, especially during international travel. It confirms the traveller’s nationality and other essential details, which are mandatory, when travelling to another country. In a recent update, the […]
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India is the world’s third largest startup ecosystem, with founders at the forefront of innovation and growth. Meet the 12 entrepreneurs making a mark in 2025. India celebrated nine years of Startup India on January 16, 2025, marking the country’s rapid growth in fostering a robust and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. With more than 1.59 lakh […]
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The new rule introduces a joint photo declaration—Annexure ‘J’—as a valid substitute to the marriage certificate. In a move set to ease a longstanding hassle for Indian passport applicants, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced that citizens can now add their spouse’s name to their passport without furnishing a marriage certificate. According to […]
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According to Wadhwa, Indian entrepreneurs are overlooking a significant chance to apply cutting-edge hardware for public benefit, instead opting for “brain-dead” projects aimed at short-term gains over lasting impact. Vionix Biosciences CEO, Vivek Wadhwa has taken aim at India’s startup ecosystem, criticizing it for being overly focused on “brain-dead” ventures that ignore pressing societal needs. […]
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Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal said he has faced criticism from former Infosys, CFO Mohandas Pai for urging Indian startups to focus more on innovation. “I have been bashed up a little bit by Mohandas Pai in the last few days for my appeals for startups to focus on innovation,” Goyal noted, describing the backlash as “unfortunate.” The […]
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