Simplify compliance. Repair regulatory logjams. Provide transparent and equitable access to credit. Above all, change the culture—to one that celebrates effort.
As Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, calls out startups for focusing on food and grocery delivery, founders say it's because the govt takes a toll on their functioning.
In 2023, the number of patents granted rose to 300 from 156 in 2022. More than 370 startups have emerged from its incubation cell since 2013, with market valuation of Rs 47,000 cr.
Fresh investments are coming with endless conditions. And the players are changing their operational style to meet efficiency. They must survive and show profits.
The day will conclude with announcement of equity-free grants worth over Rs 30 lakh awarded to startups with the best pitches as decided by the jury panel.
‘Angel tax’, introduced in 2012 in an attempt to prevent money laundering, referred to the tax imposed on excess capital raised over fair market value.
The event, aimed at promoting innovation, creating job opportunities, and inspiring young talent, brought together over 15 SCO startups showcasing their products and services at a showcase window.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
Thank you for highlighting the problems that affect startups in India. They are very similar to the reasons why so many Indians move abroad.
There is however one problem that is greater still – that is the attitude of twisting every conversation about imperfections in the system into a tired narrative of political opposition. That if someone speaks of a problem it can only be because of their political views etc etc.
How do we reach a point where we become a thoughtful culture, a serious culture that does not make a virtue of shooting the messenger of unfavourable tidings?
Thank you for highlighting the problems that affect startups in India. They are very similar to the reasons why so many Indians move abroad.
There is however one problem that is greater still – that is the attitude of twisting every conversation about imperfections in the system into a tired narrative of political opposition. That if someone speaks of a problem it can only be because of their political views etc etc.
How do we reach a point where we become a thoughtful culture, a serious culture that does not make a virtue of shooting the messenger of unfavourable tidings?
The Author and the media huose (print) credibility is in question as both political opponents of present Govt.
Who ever makes in India despite the corruption, red tape, third-class infrastructure, etc., is great.