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While Europe negotiated FTA, this startup was already hosting India's internet economyA new trade deal between India and Europe opens doors for businesses. However, companies like Hostinger from Lithuania already found succes...
Startup investing in India: Why angel investing is high-risk, illiquid, and suitable only for patient investors with diversified portfoliosIndian startup investing, once fueled by easy money, now demands caution due to market volatility and inherent risks. While success stories...
Why founders across India are signing up for the One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026The One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, is actively seeking early-stage, internet-fir...
One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026: Finally, recognition for startups that put customers firstThe One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026 recognises startups redefining customer experience in India’s digital-first economy. Presented by The...
Not all startups are built the same. Which category defines yours?Startup award categories are often shaped more by founder journeys, business models, and growth approaches than by sectors alone. Through r...
Multibaggers, mirages and market mathAn experiment demonstrates how survivorship bias can create the illusion of market genius. By selectively sharing successful predictions an...
One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026: Category Creator honours startups building new marketsThe One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026 shines a spotlight on founders redefining industries through originality, with the Category Creator s...
Moi Soi raises first institutional round from GVFL, Wipro Consumer VenturesPan-Asian food and beverage brand Moi Soi, owned by Ceres Foods, has raised its first institutional funding round from GVFL and Wipro Consu...
The Gold Standard: How a Bootstrapped Company Outlasted Every Funded Rival in India’s Goldtech BoomAugmont Enterprises has quietly established India's most comprehensive gold platform. Unlike well-funded rivals that faltered, Augmont focu...
One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026: GTM Excellence honours startups mastering the art of scaleThe One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026 highlights execution-led growth, with the GTM Excellence category recognising startups that turn stro...
The alchemist of Bengaluru: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw began from a garageKiran Mazumdar-Shaw has named her niece Claire Mazumdar as successor, setting up a gradual leadership transition at Biocon. A pioneer who b...
Forget revenue and burn rate. Early-stage founders should track these critical signalsThe hardest part of building a startup is getting to Series A. In the run-up to the One Of A Kind Startup Awards, we look at the barometers...
Startups, not the only game in townIndia faces a job creation challenge as millions enter the workforce. The nation needs to support entrepreneurship in key sectors like infr...
Infosys weighs CEO change; Groww's Lalit Keshre on next growth betsHappy Wednesday! Infosys is set to discuss CEO Salil Parekh's tenure and a succession roadmap as it reports Q4 results. This and more in to...
Rainmatter invests Rs 20 crore in wealth management startup Prime InvestorZerodha-backed Rainmatter has injected Rs 20 crore into Chennai-based Prime Investor, marking the wealth advisory startup's first instituti...
The lobster is loose, and it’s not going back: Peter Steinberger on building OpenClaw at TED 2026Steinberger said OpenClaw is being adopted not just by engineers but also by entrepreneurs and individuals with no formal programming backg...
AI-armed founders disrupting venture capitalism?Indian venture capitalists hold billions, but the traditional funding model faces disruption. Founders now build and scale businesses with ...
Zerodha traders saved Rs 25,620 crore brokerage: Nithin Kamath shows the calculationZerodha traders saved Rs 25,620 crore in brokerage between 2016 and 2025 due to the firm’s zero-delivery brokerage model, founder Nithin Ka...
Why Sandwizzaa is betting on consistency in a hyper-competitive QSR marketSandwizzaa’s recent growth reflects a disciplined, bootstrapped approach built on strong unit economics, consistent product quality, and hi...
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath shares tips for bootstrapping start-ups, says ‘not every business can scale’Entrepreneurs need to understand that not every business can be built without funding.