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Trailblazing Women Leaders: Hurun India's 2025 List Celebrates Influence and Wealth
The 2025 Hurun India Women Leaders List celebrates 97 influential women, including top-ranked professional Shanti Ekambaram (Kotak Mahindra Bank, company valuation Rs 3.81 lakh cr) and first-generation wealth creator Radha Vembu (Zoho). The list highlights diverse achievements, from tech to philanthropy, inspiring startups and showcasing India's powerful female leadership.
India's FDI Surge: A Decade of Decisive Growth and Bolstered Global Confidence
India's FDI boom! Over a decade, FDI surged 143% to $748B+. Policy reforms, "Make in India," and digital growth fuel global confidence. Huge opportunities for startups and businesses. Read more in Startup Times!
Indian Ad Industry a "Different World," Experiencing Tremendous Growth: Havas CEO
India's Ad Industry: A "Different World" of Growth! Havas CEO Yannick Bolloré hails India's ad market as tremendously growing, outpacing global peers. Digital adoption, strategic acquisitions, and integrated solutions are fueling this boom. Huge opportunities for startups in this dynamic, evolving landscape.
Hygnal Secures $19 Million Investment from Eagle Investment Systems, Sets Sights on Hyderabad Headquarters
Hygnal secures a substantial $19 million investment from Eagle Investment Systems! This strategic funding will accelerate their tech advancements and operational expansion. Get ready, Hyderabad – Hygnal is setting up its new state-of-the-art headquarters there in two months, aiming to reshape the future of technology and innovation in India's dynamic tech hub.
PNB, Canara Bank Revise FD Rates: A Mixed Bag for Savers, Opportunity for Startups
New FD Rates Alert! PNB & Canara Bank just revised interest rates. Some long-term PNB FDs see a hike, while others face cuts. What does this mean for savers, and more importantly, for startups seeking cheaper capital? A crucial shift in the financial landscape!
Hyundai Edges Past Tata Motors in May Domestic Sales, But Mahindra Claims Second Spot
May's Indian auto sales reveal a dramatic shift! Hyundai narrowly overtakes Tata Motors, but the biggest surprise is Mahindra & Mahindra's surge to claim the coveted second spot in domestic passenger vehicle sales. Read the full story on this intense market reshuffle in Startup Times!
From Campus Frustration to AI Innovation: How Parth Gondaliya is Empowering the Underdogs with AlgobrainAI
Parth Gondaliya, once an education admin, founded Algobrain AI LLP after realizing the power of AI in solving inefficiencies. Focused on making AI simple, ethical, and accessible for schools and SMEs, Algobrain delivers real-world solutions—chatbots, automation, analytics—and empowers underdog institutions to thrive in the digital age.
Empowering Women, One Voice at a Time: How Soumya Natarajan is Revolutionizing Career Readiness with Unnathi Career Solutions
Empowering women through purpose-driven coaching, Soumya Natarajan founded Unnathi Career Solutions to bridge the soft skills gap for women across India. From free training to personalized guidance, she's transforming fear into confidence—one voice, one woman, one future at a time.
Tesla Eyes Maharashtra’s Satara for EV Assembly Plant, Talks Underway for New JV
Elon Musk's Tesla is scouting land in Satara, Maharashtra, to set up a CKD EV assembly unit after talks with Megha Engineering fell through. Now exploring a new JV, Tesla aims to start operations by FY-end.
Tech Trends 2025: AI, Spatial Computing, and the Future of Innovation
Technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), spatial computing, quantum technologies, and hardware reshaping industries globally. For startups and MSMEs, leveraging these innovations is essential for staying competitive in an increasingly digital world.
IBM and TCS to Deploy India’s Largest Quantum Computer at Andhra Pradesh's Quantum Valley Tech Park
India is set to become a global leader in quantum computing with the launch of its largest quantum computer at the Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. IBM and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have partnered to deploy IBM’s Quantum System Two, featuring the powerful 156-qubit Heron processor. This initiative supports India’s National Quantum Mission.
India’s Manufacturing Sector Soars to 10-Month High, Driven by Export Boom
India’s manufacturing sector surged in April, with the HSBC Manufacturing PMI rising to 58.2—its highest in 10 months—driven by robust export orders and strong output. Consumer goods led the boom, with demand soaring from global markets across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Despite rising input costs, firms raised selling prices at the fastest rate in over a decade, while hiring increased