From a tractor salesman to running a multi-crore AUM NBFC—Jitendra Tanwar’s journey in impact lending

Thirty-seven-year-old Jitendra Tanwar runs Namdev Finvest, a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) that takes global impact funding to small businesses in small towns in India.The Jaipur-based company lends to small businesses…

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How digital platforms are revolutionising medical knowledge sharing in the modern era

Imagine a world where doctors—from bustling hospitals in metros to rural clinics in India—can instantly share clinical experiences, access the latest medical guidelines, and discuss complex cases with global peers—all…

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Boldcap’s plan for Indian AI founders; Unicommerce to buy Shipway

Hello,Vistara has flown into the sunset.For the first time in 17 years, India will only have one domestic full-service airline as Vistara officially merges with Air India. The airline, a…

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Wheelocity raises $15M from Lightspeed as it refocuses on fresh produce in Tier III+ towns

Semi-urban commerce platform Wheelocity has raised $15 million in a round led by existing investor Lightspeed Ventures, along with participation from Alteria Capital, Anicut Capital, and the company’s founder.The new…

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Lightspeed doubles down on Wheelocity as it pivots to rural India commerce

While India’s urban population is shifting from mom-and-pop stores to quick commerce platforms, its rural side — home to more than 800 million people — still heavily relies on offline businesses…

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Unicommerce to acquire ecommerce technology platform Shipway

Ecommerce enablement SaaS platform Unicommerce has acquired Shipway, an ecommerce technology firm. In the first phase, the SoftBank-backed company will acquire a 42.76% stake in Shipway for Rs 68.4 crore. The…

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National Education Day: Edtech entrepreneurs on bridging gaps, building futures

On November 11, National Education Day, we celebrate the legacy of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a visionary leader who recognised the transformative power of education. As we commemorate this day,…

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Indian students can still get Canada visa despite end of SDS programme. Here’s how

Canada recently announced the end of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme, which allowed international students, including Indians, quicker processing for their visas. It enabled students from 14 countries…

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