Making credit worthy for all: Experts discuss bridging India’s trillion-dollar credit gap

Digital lending platforms are revolutionising credit access in India, tackling the credit gap that has long hindered economic growth. As one of the fastest-growing economies globally, India still grapples with…

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Solving for a billion: Experts debate the future of fintech at TechSparks 2024

The Indian fintech market is forecast to reach $150 billion by 2025, according to Startup India, an initiative by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. However, despite the immense potential,…

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[Weekly funding roundup Oct 5-11] VC inflow bounces back but it’s no cause for celebtation

The second week of October saw a relative bounce back in venture capital (VC) funding into Indian startups, with debt transactions offering the much-needed lift.The total VC funding for the…

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Amicus invests Rs 125 Cr in Equirus; Federal Bank part-exits

Private equity firm Amicus Capital has invested Rs 125 crore in Equirus Group, a late Rakesh Jhunjunwala-backed financial services firm, for an undisclosed stake.The investment is a combination of primary…

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​Games24x7 launches accelerator programme TechXpedite to promote early-stage startups

Real money gaming firm Games24x7 has launched an accelerator programme, TechXpedite, to drive innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), gaming, and assistive technology.TechXpedite is a five-month accelerator programme…

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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (October 11, 2024)

Bharat Drone Association partners with APDC for Amaravati Drone Summit 2024The Bharat Drone Association, a drone industry body with over 400 members, has collaborated with Andhra Pradesh Drones Corporation (APDC)…

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IPO-bound OYO shuffles leadership with an international focus

IPO-bound hospitality platform OYO has recently expanded its leadership team with five new appointments. Sonal Sinha has been named Chief Operating Officer – International, while Rachit Srivastava takes on the…

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Maharashtra launches advanced cyber centre to fight online offences

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday inaugurated an advanced cybercrime command centre in Navi Mumbai and said it would enhance online security in the state.The deputy CM said…

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