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India AI Summit | Govt to invest in AI compute infra: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw India prioritizes democratizing AI technology through a public platform, AI compute infrastructure, and support for deep tech startups. New Delhi is in discussions with GPAI countries for AI regulations and aims to invest in GPUs for AI innovation.
03 Jul, 2024, 11.51 AM ISTUkraine brings AI weapons to front lines Ukrainian tech firms are pioneering autonomous drone technology, leading to the development of deadly tools that can interpret real-time video footage. The region's innovation race is fueled by advancements in deep learning and artificial intelligen...
03 Jul, 2024, 12.32 AM ISTWhy did Elon Musk fail to construct underground pod transport system in Las Vegas? Know about the tunnel for Tesla cars? Elon Musk- owned The Boring Company planned the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, or LVCC Loop, which could be a system of tunnels where people could travel on pods. But there are no pods in the neon-colored well-constructed tunnel, there are driver...
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Scheme unveiled to help 500k MSMEs join ONDC Ministry's initiatives focus on empowering MSMEs, especially micro-enterprises, through various schemes, including Khadi brand rejuvenation and interest subventions. Rajneesh, the development commissioner, highlights the importance of these initiati...
28 Jun, 2024, 12.37 AM ISTWomen-focused fintech startup Lxme raises $1.2 million from Kalaari Capital, others Focused on women's finances, Lxme has secured $1.2 million in seed funding. Kalaari Capital led the round through its CXXO initiative, backing female-led businesses. The startup will capital for brand building and user acquisition across the country.
25 Jun, 2024, 06.00 AM ISTWhy 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-qua...
21 Jun, 2024, 10.34 AM ISTKinara 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.
18 Jun, 2024, 11.34 AM ISTDairy brand Sid's Farm appoints Sunil Potturi as new Chief Technology Officer Kishore Indukuri, Founder of Sid's Farm said "Sunil's strategic vision and passion for technology perfectly align with our mission to deliver high-quality products and services. Sunil's extensive experience will be instrumental in driving our future...
17 Jun, 2024, 01.22 PM ISTTop Entrepreneurs Redefining Business Excellence in 202407 Jun, 2024, 01.40 PM IST 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.
03 Jun, 2024, 07.31 AM ISTVivek Bindra announces program for 100 selected startups to help them become IPO-ready The number of startups in India has surged from 400 in 2016 to approximately 1.14 lakh. To promote startups Vivek Bindra has announced a program to aid startups in achieving IPO listings. With support spanning funding, technology, and marketing for ...
24 May, 2024, 05.37 PM ISTMeet 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...
17 May, 2024, 11.04 PM ISTForbes 30 Under 30: Statiq founders Akshit Bansal, Raghav Arora & TDC founder Bhagya Shree Jain find a spot Forbes has released its ninth edition of the "30 Under 30 Asia" list, celebrating 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers under 30 driving innovation and transforming industries across the Asia-Pacific region. The list includes India's Ak...
16 May, 2024, 12.28 PM ISTHow 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.
14 May, 2024, 10.52 AM ISTSP Jain Institute launches Wise Innovation Studio for Emerging Technologies SPJIMR's WISE Tech fosters societal advancement through wise innovation with initiatives like accelerators, Entrepreneurship Fellowship, and Wise Innovation Conclave. Manoj Mohan leads the executive team, supported by R. Ramanan and Haresh Chawla fr...
13 May, 2024, 02.43 PM ISTPhenomenal 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-foun...
08 May, 2024, 08.51 AM ISTBITS Pilani alumni Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi and Sid Mookerji pledge $2 million to the BITS Endowment Fund BITS Pilani alumni Sid Mookerji and Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi have pledged $1 million each to the BITS Endowment Fund, totaling recent commitments to $3 million. Prashanth Palakurthi, a technology entrepreneur, and Anuradha, his wife, previo...
07 May, 2024, 01.49 PM ISTTurning 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?
04 May, 2024, 11.05 PM ISTWorld Water Day: HCL has committed $15 million over five years to bolster entrepreneurs focusing on water-related solutions, says Sundar Mahalingam Water remains less of a priority globally. Some organisations around the world have done well in tackling the water crisis, particularly those in water-starved areas. However, the collective response to the water crisis needs to be significantly ram...
22 Mar, 2024, 05.26 PM ISTStartups, entrepreneurs should comply with laws irrespective of size: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar cited Byju's as one of the companies which grew too rapidly, without establishing the required corporate discipline. Addressing the ongoing regulatory changes in fintech without mentioning Paytm Payments Bank, the ministe...
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