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PE-VCs push structural reboot; Cred backers’ Meta gainsHappy Friday! India’s PE-VC lobby is seeking a structural overhaul to woo foreign capital and fund managers. This and more in today’s ETtec...- He fled to Mumbai, slept on floor, worked at restaurant. His son is now a Bollywood superstar with net worth of Rs 125 crore, who bought all buildings where his father once workedBollywood star Suniel Shetty once shared his father, Veerapan Shetty's, inspiring journey from a nine-year-old runaway in Mumbai to a succe...
- Could've stayed as janitor but...: Man once told his 'thick Indian accent' would never get him a job is now CEO in USA viral clip highlights Sharran Srivatsaa's inspiring journey from a US janitor to a successful entrepreneur. Facing initial rejection due ...
- Beyond Sectors: Independent categories recognising India's cross-border leadersThe Independent Categories at the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 recognise businesses creating global impact beyond ind...
- India's youngest self-made billionaire is looking for a room on D-StreetA teenager once pitched ₹30 lakh for a slice of his startup and mostly got no for an answer. That same idea now heads toward the public mar...
- Quote of the Day by JRD Tata: "Nothing worthwhile is ever achieved without..." - From one daring dream to a global industrial empire: The forgotten success formula that turned vision, values and hard work into an industrial powerhouseQuote of the day by JRD Tata continues to inspire entrepreneurs, students, professionals and leaders because it speaks to a truth that neve...
- 'Made in India' label stands for quality, national pride: Trade Minister Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the 'Made in India' label as a symbol of national pride and quality, citing Florence Shoe Compan...
- Raised $3 million, secured prestigious US O-1 visa: How IIT dropout Dhravya Shah built an AI startup before 20Young Indian entrepreneur Dhravya Shah, before turning 20, launched over 15 open-source projects and sold two companies. His AI startup, no...
- MSME Day 2026 showcases government's vision for a tech-driven and future-ready MSME ecosystemThe event celebrated the sector's growth, highlighting government commitment to a resilient, technology-driven MSME ecosystem. New initiati...
- Hyderabad Economic Forum 2026 brings together 500+ leaders at SAS ITOWER to chart the city’s next growth chapterHyderabad's economic future took center stage at the inaugural Hyderabad Economic Forum 2026, themed 'One City. One Vision. Infinite Possib...
- NSE chief urges startups and MSMEs to view listing as a tool for scaleNational Stock Exchange MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan highlighted that profitable businesses are rewarded with valuations private markets can't...
- Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026: From fashion to wellness, spotlighting India's e-commerce export championsThe Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 celebrate India's rising exporters, spotlighting e-commerce leaders in fashion, home...
- Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitHappy Thursday! The Indian government may soon end up taking a stake in Sarvam AI. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
- IIM grad reveals how Rs 500-crore guy shocked him: ‘He took me to a simple…’A San Francisco entrepreneur highlighted the stark difference between old and new money. He described a generational wealth individual as m...
- Talent twist: Silicon Valley's India story takes an unexpected turnThe prospective appointment of Kunal Shah to a leadership position at WhatsApp exemplifies an emerging pattern: Indian founders are increas...
- Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp coronation is a masterclass in dealmakingShah is stepping down as Cred’s chief executive, with finance and strategy head Miten Sampat taking over on an interim basis. Shah becomes ...
- Ex-Goldman Sachs employee, wrote a novel during office hours. It turned into Rs 400 crore blockbuster movie starring R Madhavan and Aamir KhanChetan Bhagat, an IIT-IIM graduate and former investment banker, penned his first novel, Five Point Someone, during demanding corporate rol...
- Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah's new role as WhatsApp HeadIndia Inc. is celebrating Kunal Shah's appointment as WhatsApp head, hailing it as a milestone for Indian startup leadership. Industry lead...
- Family bankruptcy meant Kunal Shah could not afford BTech, studied philosophy and did data entry operator jobs. Cred founder is WhatsApp's new global bossKunal Shah’s journey to becoming Meta’s new global head of WhatsApp is far from the typical startup success story. After his family went ba...
- India has countless export-ready products. The challenge is taking them global: DP World’s Akanksha SharmaAs India accelerates its ambitions of becoming a global manufacturing and export hub, empowering MSMEs and women entrepreneurs with better ...
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