Ahmedabad: The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad’s WeAct programme, supported by Accenture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Commissionerate of Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat to promote inclusive growth and socio-economic development. The collaboration seeks to boost economic development, empower local artisans, and drive sustainable practices in Gujarat’s cottage industry. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Pravin Solanki, IAS, Secretary and Commissioner of Cottage & Rural Industries, Govt. of Gujarat; Shri Hetal Patel, Additional Director of the Cottage & Rural Industries, Govt. of Gujarat; Mr. Daniel Thomas, CSR Manager, Accenture and…
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Ansh Singh is a journalist and writer who covers Entrepreneurship, Business, Startups, and Fintech. When not working, you will find him reading insightful case studies, exploring ideas online, and journaling by the beach.
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New Delhi: SocialCrowd has secured a pre-seed investment of $1.6 million, with Bread and Butter Ventures leading the round. The startup, established in 2020, offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform focused on performance management. Similar to Fitbit’s approach to physical activity tracking, SocialCrowd allows companies to establish goals for employees and rewards them upon achievement. Raphael Akinsipe, co-founder of SocialCrowd, explained that the platform enables customers to create incentive campaigns with specific targets. By integrating with existing productivity tools, SocialCrowd monitors employee performance in real-time and sends reminders to help individuals meet their goals. Once objectives are reached,…
New Delhi: Nvidia has surged to become the third most valuable company on Wall Street, overtaking Alphabet briefly, with its market capitalization reaching an impressive $1.83 trillion. This surge in valuation, driven by the increasing demand for its chips amid the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, has propelled Nvidia’s stock to new highs. Since the beginning of the year, Nvidia has witnessed a staggering increase in its market cap, adding $650 billion, surpassing even the entire market cap of Tesla. Its dominance in the high-end AI chip market, accounting for around 80% of it, has been a significant factor in this…
New Delhi: Qudify, a QR-based horizontal SaaS platform, is catalysing the rapid digitalization and decarbonization of Indian enterprises by providing innovative solutions. With its cutting-edge technology, along with Meeting Room Booking Management and Visitor Management, Qudify addresses the growing demand of Indian firms for affordable, asset-light, new-age, easy-to-use, cloud-based software solutions. The average carbon footprint of a single office paper during its lifecycle is around 4.64g CO2 equivalent per sheet. Eliminating paper in many routine tasks, such as visitor entries, meeting room scheduling, and complaint management, across 1.48 million Indian enterprises can reduce a substantial carbon footprint, contributing to a…
New Delhi: The discovery of a fraudulent scheme within an ICICI Bank branch has revealed that a branch manager, with the assistance of accomplices, had been systematically withdrawing large sums of money from unsuspecting customers’ accounts over an extended period. The funds were illicitly utilized to meet business targets, and masqueraded under the guise of creating new fixed deposit accounts, current accounts, and savings accounts, as reported. The situation escalated when someone became aware of the scheme and began blackmailing the bank officials involved. Consequently, the unauthorized withdrawals persisted, with the embezzled funds being used as hush money to silence…
Mumbai: ‘Siddha Sky’ at Sion NX, an iconic luxurious project of the Siddha-Sejal Group, is the top-selling residential project in the Mumbai Central suburbs of Mumbai for the year 2023, according to the CRE Matrix IndexTap Premier League. This project is Mumbai’s first-ever project featuring a Rooftop Skywalk 400 feet above the ground. According to the CRE Matrix Index, Tap Premiere League ‘Siddha Sky’ sold the largest number of residential units in Q1 2023, Q2 2023, and Q4 2023, whereas it stood 2nd in terms of units sold in Q3 2023. This was against the backdrop of other well-known projects…
Mumbai: Veera, India’s rewards-powered internet browser, announced a Seed round funding of $6 million today. Founded by Arjun Ghose and Rahul Pagdipati and founding advisors Aditya Julka and Kanu Gupta, Veera has rapidly gained traction in the Indian market, focusing on a better browsing experience and rewards based on engagement. The investment was led by Ayon Capital (a significant investor in Brave, the world’s leading privacy-focused internet browser built by the team that had previously built Firefox). The round has also attracted investments from several other global blue-chip investors, including 6th Man Ventures, Folius Ventures (both 6MV and Folius are…
New Delhi: As 2024 approaches, the Indian HRTech sector stands at the threshold of unprecedented growth and innovation. Over recent years, the landscape of human resources (HR) in India has undergone a profound transformation, fueled by technological advancements and a dynamic shift in the workforce. Recognizing the pivotal role of HR in nurturing employee engagement, driving talent acquisition, and ultimately ensuring organizational success, businesses are increasingly prioritizing the adoption of cutting-edge HR technologies. For organizations striving to optimize their HR processes, streamline operations, and enhance the employee experience, the search for the best HR technology companies in India has become…
Mumbai: Pushpam Group, a leading real estate player in India who is into resort homes, has announced the launch of their luxury Bali themed studio suites at their resort home Balibaug in Alibaug. A total of 14 spacious luxury studio suites will be developed, reflecting a Balinese interior. These suites will be fully furnished leading to a veranda offering residents a tropical view. Speaking on the launch, Dr. Sachin Chopda, Managing Director, Pushpam Group said, “The launch of our Bali themed studio suites will be in addition to our existing offerings of luxury villas at our project Balibaug. It is…
New Delhi: Nowadays it is not enough to purchase a home at a key location, equally important is to decorate it with the right artifacts. The home décor speaks about the personality of the homeowner, showcasing their tastes and preferences. Well-chosen home décor items can enhance the comfort and functionality of the living space. Proper furniture, side tables, and lamps, can not only enhance the look of the place but also increase the comfort factor. Home aesthetics can be a mood lifter, the use of the right color, texture, and patterns, can lighten up the mood. Thus it is imperative…
