Simplismart bags $7M in Series A funding round led by Accel

Simplismart has secured $7 million in Series A funding round led by Accel, with participation from Shastra VC, Titan Capital, and high-profile angels, including Akshay Kothari, Co-founder of Notion. The new…

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Why more and more Japanese startups are looking at India From Japan to India: Panel debates an ecosystem of opportunities

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is on a mission to strengthen the India-Japan corridor. The organisation, which supports Japanese startups and enterprises either aiming to make their presence felt…

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Zomato to consider fresh capital raise via QIP amid rival Swiggy’s IPO plans

Zomato is planning to raise fresh capital by issuing new equity shares through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), it said in an NSE filing.QIPs are a way for publicly listed…

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India poised to be third largest global economy by 2030, rising population presents challenges: S&P

India is poised to be the third largest global economy by 2030, but its rising population presents mounting challenges in basic service coverage and growing investment needs to maintain productivity,…

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India’s fast growing economy, large population to drive carbon-intensive product demand: Moody’s

Moody's Ratings on Thursday said India has made rapid progress building its renewables capacity, but its fast-growing economy and expanding population will drive up carbon-intensive product demand.Moody's expects India to…

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India’s logistics cost will come down to single-digit in two years: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said India's logistics cost will come down to single-digit within the next two years.Addressing an event organised by NITI Aayog,…

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Fashion and premium electronics dominate India’s 2024 festive ecommerce sales: Redseer

Fashion emerged as the standout performer during festive sales, with high demand for ethnic wear, particularly men’s and women’s kurta and kurti sets, according to key insights from Redseer Strategy…

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