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The Art of Networking: Essential Tips for Building Lasting Business Relationships

When I launched my consulting company, Craftz, my primary focus was on perfecting our products and services. I dedicated countless hours to ensuring that what we offered was top-notch. However, I quickly realized that having great products was only part of the equation. To truly succeed, I needed to ensure that my work reached the right audience. That’s when I discovered the power of…
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IndiQube Sets Sights on INR 1,500 Cr IPO: What You Need to Know

In the latest development in India’s bustling IPO market, coworking space provider IndiQube is gearing up for a significant public listing. The Bengaluru-based startup is in advanced talks with merchant bankers to finalize its IPO plans, aiming to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) within the next three months. The company plans to raise between INR 1,000 Cr and INR 1,500 Cr…
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India Unveils Vishvasya: A Comprehensive National Blockchain Technology Stack to Revolutionize Digital Infrastructure

On September 4, 2024, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) unveiled Vishvasya, a groundbreaking national blockchain technology stack designed to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency across various sectors. The new tech stack, which aims to provide blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS), represents a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to leverage…
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AWS Plans $2 Billion Investment in Telangana to Expand Data Centers and Fuel Growth

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of e-commerce giant Amazon, is set to significantly boost its investment in Telangana, India. Reports indicate that AWS is in advanced discussions to inject an additional $2 billion into the state to expand its data center capabilities. This strategic move aims to further establish Telangana as a major hub for data operations and enhance its…
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Cleantech Startup ReCircle Secures Bridge Funding Led by Mumbai Angels, Venture Catalysts, and HNIs

Mumbai-based cleantech startup ReCircle has raised an undisclosed amount of investment in a bridge funding round co-led by Mumbai Angels, Venture Catalysts, and several high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). This funding round follows a previous pre-Series A investment from notable investors including Flipkart Ventures, 3i Partners, and Acumen Fund Inc. Founded in 2016 by Nainani and Gurashish Singh…
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Invest4Edu Secures $3 Million in Seed Funding to Accelerate Growth

Mumbai-based ed-fintech startup Invest4Edu has successfully raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by prominent family offices. The startup specializes in providing education planning, saving, and investment services, and plans to use the new funds to accelerate its growth and enhance its impact in early education planning and financial support. Founded in 2021 by financial industry…
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JUSTO Realfintech Secures $7 Million to Boost Proptech Expansion

Mumbai-based proptech startup JUSTO Realfintech has successfully raised $7 million in a recent funding round led by investment management firm Arbour Investments. This funding is a strategic mix of equity and debt, with $5 million allocated as equity and the remaining $2 million infused as debt. Founded in 2019 by Pushpamitra Das and Rahul Pande, JUSTO Realfintech specializes in providing…
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Narayana Murthy Inspires School Children at Mount Everest School, Urges Them to Surpass His Achievements

Infosys co-founder N Narayana Murthy recently imparted valuable life lessons to students at Mount Everest School in Byatarayanapura. Speaking on September 3 as part of the Times of India’s ‘Teach for India’ Leaders Week, Murthy encouraged the young audience to aim beyond his own accomplishments. When asked by a student how to emulate his success, Murthy responded, “I do not want you to…
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Subhash Chandra Accuses SEBI Chair Madhabi Puri Buch of Corruption, Blames Her for Zee-Sony Merger Failure

Dr. Subhash Chandra, Chairman Emeritus of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL), has made serious allegations against Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Chandra accuses Buch of corruption and unethical behavior, claiming she is largely responsible for the collapse of the Zee-Sony merger and has attempted to harm other affiliated companies. In a…
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BYJU’S IRP Ousts Glas Trust From Creditors’ Committee Amid Legal Disputes

BYJU’S insolvency resolution professional (IRP), Pankaj Srivastava, has removed Glas Trust Co, a consortium of US-based lenders, from the committee of creditors (CoC) overseeing the troubled edtech startup’s bankruptcy proceedings. This decision came after Srivastava determined that Glas Trust did not meet the minimum 51% threshold of lenders required in the $1.2 billion Term Loan B (TLB)…
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