INDIAN ENTREPRENEURS
TPG Capital acquires 60% stake in digital services firm Altimetrik
With a focus on brand visibility and global expansion, Altimetrik, led by Raj Sundaresan and supported by Adam Caplan, aims to leverage the partnership with TPG Capital to strengthen its position in the digital business landscape and drive revenue growth through innovative solutions.
Entrepreneur compares Bengaluru to San Francisco, says it's mega cheap except rental deposits
Indian-origin entrepreneur Hardeep Gambhir, who moved to Bengaluru after seven years in San Francisco, praises the city for its SF-like experience, startup ecosystem, and affordability, though he criticizes its high rental deposits.
Celebrating the inspiring journeys of four small business innovators who dared to dream big
Entrepreneurs like Yashovardhan Sharma, Kanak Deka, Biju Kuriakose, and Reena Chauhan embody resilience and innovation in India's MSME landscape. Through programs like Walmart Vriddhi, these entrepreneurs thrive, preserving heritage, empowering communities, and shaping a brighter future for Indian households with unique products and sustainable practices.
Why are India's richie rich choosing Dubai to migrate?
A report by Henley & Partners reveals that approximately 4,300 millionaires are expected to leave India this year, with many choosing the UAE as their destination. The UAE's appeal lies in its business opportunities, financial benefits, and high-quality lifestyle, attracting both wealthy individuals and professionals.
Herd on PE Street: TPG outruns everyone in race for Altimetrik
Last month, its Asia-focused fund TPG Asia VIII secured $5.3 billion in aggregate capital commitments. That made it the firm’s largest Asia fund in 30 years of investing in the region. Since inception, TPG Asia has ploughed more than $13 billion into core sectors including consumer, healthcare, financial services and TMT/new economy and the fund has realised more than $16 billion, according to its website.
Kinara Capital's resilient model gives it 51% profit rise despite distress in fintech sector
The fintech company has been profitable even when the customer segment was disproportionately impacted, says Hardika Shah, Founder & CEO of Kinara Capital. She says this has happened on the back of a balanced business model and strategic planning.
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Indian corporates are likely to go slow on overseas dollar loans: BofA
Indian corporates are likely to reduce overseas dollar loans due to expensive current rates. There is a 'huge pent-up demand' for investing in local firms' equity. Borrowing costs in the US have increased sharply, leading to a preference for IPOs and follow-ons in India.
Brands by scions attract VC money; Ola Electric layoffs
Happy Monday! A new wave of brands founded by second generation entrepreneurs is snagging venture capital. This and more in today’s packed edition of ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Indians pay more in down payments and home loan EMIs than Singaporeans! Entrepreneur explains the math
Entrepreneur Akshat Shrivastava compares buying a house in Singapore and India. In Singapore, a 1 million SGD house requires 27% upfront payment with a 4% home loan interest rate. In India, a 2.56 crore house demands 30% upfront payment and 8-9% home loan EMI.
Indian entrepreneur shares plight of Schengen Visa delays, says even Rs 4 lakh and months of waiting aren't enough
An Indian investor based in London, Aashima Arora, missed an international flight despite spending over Rs 4 lakh and waiting months for a Schengen visa to visit Denmark. Arora, a venture capitalist at LocalGlobe, expressed frustration over the lengthy visa process, highlighting the impact on her business plans. The wait time for Schengen visas remains particularly high for Indian travelers.
Lesson for entrepreneurs: What are the common mistakes startup founders make and how to avoid them?
India has the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, with 1.17 lakh entities (DPIIT), nearly 1,710 venture capital funds, 794 accelerators and incubators (Tracxn), and several government initiatives like Startup India. Despite this fervour and support, financial and otherwise, the startup journey is extremely difficult.ET Wealth lists the typical mistakes most founders make and tell you how to tackle these
Bipasha Basu to pen book on life journey, self-discovery
Basu said her life has been challenging and blessed in equal measure and she is looking forward to "this new chapter in my life".
Want to travel to space? Learn how much space tourism costs
Gopi Thotakura, an entrepreneur and pilot, became the first Indian space tourist. He flew aboard Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin's NS-25 mission. Thotakura was one of six crew members selected for this mission, marking him as the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984. The NS-25 mission took off from Launch Site One in West Texas, Blue Origin announced.
Indian entrepreneur shares key tips on how to get funding for your start up in silicon valley
Pritika Mehta, founder of Butternut AI, shares tailored guidance for immigrant entrepreneurs in San Francisco, advocating for cultural awareness and unconventional approaches. With 22 directives, her advice sparks engagement, drawing both praise and dissent. Mehta's insights offer valuable navigation tools in San Francisco's bustling startup scene, fostering dialogue and anticipation among entrepreneurs aiming to carve their niche in the dynamic landscape.
Meet India's brightest young minds: Forbes unveils '30 under 30' Asia list
Forbes recently unveiled its 9th edition of the "30 Under 30 Asia" list, showcasing young leaders and innovators under 30 across the Asia-Pacific region. Among the Indian talents are Pavithra Chari of Shadow and Light, known for musical prowess, and Arpan Kumar Chandel, aka King, a rapper. Kush Jain co-founded ORama AI, aiding the visually impaired in learning Braille. Kunal Aggarwal's Credflow offers cashflow management for SMEs, while Aalesh Avlani's Credit Wise Capital provides innovative motorcycle loans. These young Indians represent diverse fields and highlight exceptional talent and entrepreneurial spirit.
How Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund is funding small businesses with a digital-first focus
The fund’s portfolio includes investments across industries like consumer brands, healthcare and financial services; it has invested in brands such as Acko, Cashify, Fitterfly, Axio and M1xchange.
See big room for growth across all our segments : Keshav Bhajanka, Century Plyboards
I think you have hit the nail on the head. The real estate sector has finally recovered after I would say a decade in a weak position. Now, that the cycle has changed, all building material products are going to benefit and I believe as market leaders in our category we are going to see a substantial benefit out of the same.
How family businesses need to combine intuition with data-driven processes for hiring professionals
Infusing external talent to bring fresh perspectives, specialised expertise and strategic insight is imperative to propel the business forward. However, the senior talent acquisition process is not without challenges.
Phenomenal job by PM Modi in making India rise on world stage: Silicon Valley entrepreneur
"Objectively speaking, when you look at the sentiment in India or the sentiment globally about India, the only observation you have is that Mr Modi is doing a phenomenal job of making India rise again on the world stage," Sandeep Bhat, the co-founder of Devicethread, a startup aimed at revolutionising the hospitality industry by connecting digital and physical infrastructure, told PTI in an interview.
Turning trash into cash: Entrepreneurs redefine waste management
A growing number of entrepreneurs are turning trash into cash through tech and innovation. Can it make a difference to the mounting challenge of waste management?
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath is bullish on the prospects of Indian wedding industry, says it has a bright future despite being ‘uncool’
The entrepreneur expressed strong optimism regarding the future of the wedding planning industry. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), the billionaire highlighted India's status as a highly sought-after wedding destination. Additionally, he shared statistics indicating that India boasted the world's second-largest wedding market after the United States, with a remarkable 13 percent growth from 2022 to 2023.
Wealth distribution: Five critical things to know
In a country where the majority is not rich, redistribution is a potent tool for political rhetoric and action. In a country that's not rich, it is a destructive tool for action because the only thing that gets redistributed is poverty.
Voice of pod: Why entrepreneurs are turning into popular hosts of podcasts
A marketing expert, who has worked with a unicorn founder on their podcast, points to two factors behind this chat show zeal. “Capital is scarce. It goes to people with high visibility. Also, while it takes crores of rupees to pull off traditional advertising, podcasts are low-cost with a massive impact because they work as content,” he says, requesting anonymity.
Indian entrepreneurs are among the best in the world: Naspers CEO
Phuti Mahanyele is the chief executive of Naspers South Africa, a global technology investment group, which has huge investments in India as well. He was speaking at an event for International Women's Day.
Indian entrepreneurs to find newer, innovative uses for AI: Nobel Laureate Michael Spence
Speaking during the Azim Premji University public lecture series in Bengaluru, Nobel Laureate Michael Spence said India's entrepreneurial ecosystem has been empowered by its biometric identification system (Aadhar), one of the lowest data rates in the world, and a digital economy architecture under the UPI system.
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