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BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...
Anand Mahindra is impressed by this Jaipur technique: Amid 40°C heatwaves, families are keeping homes cool without ACs while growing their own foodAnand Mahindra Praises Jaipur Rooftop Farming: Anand Mahindra praised a Jaipur-based startup for its rooftop farming initiative that is hel...
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
Can West Bengal reclaim its economic glory? A look at the challenges and hopesWest Bengal once led India's economy but lost its way due to industrial issues and policy uncertainty. A recent election signals a public d...
Beyond sneakers: Bachi Pullela’s ‘State of Joy’ bet in the footwear spaceBachi Pullela, Founder of State of Joy, discusses his transition from global manufacturing to building a consumer-facing brand rooted in In...
D2C fragrance brand Fifth Sense raises Rs 6.3 crore in round led by OTP venturesD2C fragrance brand Fifth Sense has raised Rs 6.3 crore in pre-seed funding led by OTP Ventures. The startup, founded by IIM Kozhikode alum...
SBI Ventures plans to launch Rs 2,000 crore climate-focussed fund in January-MarchIt will help unlock green growth, a new financial opportunity, SBI Ventures Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Prem Prabhakar sa...
SBI Ventures plans to launch Rs 2,000 crore climate-focussed fund in Jan-MarchSBI Ventures is set to launch a Rs 2,000 crore fund in the first quarter of next year. This fund will invest in early and growth-stage clim...
Find climate solutions for them, and usClimate change impacts all nations. India has faced significant economic losses due to extreme weather. Despite challenges, India has gaine...
Climate tech startup Resilience AI raises $1 million in round led by Kalaari Capital’s CXXO initiativeResilience AI, a climate technology startup, secured $1 million in seed funding led by Kalaari Capital's CXXO initiative. The funding will ...
These three overlooked climate challenges are key to a net-zero futureLight industries, such as food and beverage manufacturing, contribute significantly to emissions and need new, effective solutions. Innovat...
Krishi Mangal: Scaling Innovations for Climate Resilient Agriculture
New venture capital firm Synapses to invest in climate tech, health tech startupsAccording to managing partner Ruchira Shukla, the fund will focus on mitigating climate change to building resilience and adaptation. This ...
Nearly 40% of climate tech startups in India led by women: DPIIT Secretary Rajesh Kumar SinghRajesh Kumar Singh lauded climate tech startups in the fields of green technology, renewable energy, circular economy, water, and carbon ca...
Need to boost crop productivity with new technologies: India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh KantDigitisation of agriculture, the technological transformation and innovation in the farm sector has been the central priority pushed in the...
Omnivore raises $150 million for third fund; will invest in 30 startupsWith this, Bengaluru-based Omnivore Agritech & Climate Sustainability Fund expects to make 25-30 new investments in seed and series A round...
Agritech VC firm Omnivore sets up new $130 million fundThis is the third fund by the investor and is expected to close the new fund by September 2022. With this fund the investment firm expects ...