Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: The “Unlock Her Future Prize” is a global award for women entrepreneurs that has selected several South Asian women founders for its latest edition. It’s aimed at supporting women building businesses that create social impact-meaning businesses which solve real community problems. Women from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have been selected this year. Issues their businesses deal with range from education and women’s safety to clean water, mental health, and sustainability. Each selected winner will receive funding, mentorship, and global recognition. The prize committee says that they look for founders who use creativity and innovation to…

New Delhi: TiE is one of the world’s largest networks to help startups scale up, and the organization has opened three new chapters in Andhra Pradesh. The new chapters are in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati, and are expected to provide immense support to young business founders from the region. For many years, TiE has been helping startups grow through mentorship, networking, events, and access to investors. More recently, these new chapters will build upon the organization’s objective of reaching early-stage entrepreneurs in Andhra Pradesh who have limited access to expert guidance and industry connections. The chapters will host workshops, boot…

New Delhi: Karnataka has given a big boost to its startup culture by clearing a major ₹518 crore plan aimed at helping young entrepreneurs and innovators. The state, especially Bengaluru, is considered India’s biggest startup hub, and this new decision shows that it wants to stay ahead in the race of innovation and technology. Accordingly, the new policy is likely to support about 10,000 startups over the next few years. The support will involve funding, grants, mentorship programs, and incubation support. Special support shall be provided for startups working in areas like AI, agriculture technology, clean energy, healthcare, deep tech,…

New Delhi: The company has announced it is collaborating with a well-renowned Indian production studio for a new action-packed web series. The news sent ripples in the entertainment world as fans are excited about what this international and local collaborative team would build. It will feature Indian actors, Indian stories, and Bollywood-style action but at a global level in terms of quality. According to reports, the show will have a strong storyline, powerful characters, and modern visual effects. Sony wants to capture the emerging Indian market where millions of people now prefer OTT platforms over television. Sony aims at attracting…

New Delhi: Netflix is about to make a big expansion by adding a new gaming hub inside its app. It has noticed that just as many young viewers love playing games as watching movies and shows. To keep this audience interested, Netflix has started offering more mobile games, and soon the platform will allow users to play games directly on their TVs and computers too. This move indicates that Netflix no longer wants to remain just a streaming application; instead, it wants to be a complete entertainment platform where users can watch, play, and interact. The gaming hub will consist…

New Delhi: The reason the UP Trade Show has gained much attention this year is due to its solid concentration on empowering women-led businesses. The event, which takes place annually in Uttar Pradesh, showcases different sectoral products and ideas. However, in 2025, the limelight will be turned onto women entrepreneurs running small, medium, or even growing businesses. Businesses run by women from all over the state would have a chance to display their products at special stalls. Most of these entrepreneurs deal in handicrafts, food processing, fashion, home décor, organic products, wellness, and digital services. The government plans to give…

New Delhi: Trade tension between the US and India is rising again. Recently, the two nations disagreed on issues involving tariffs, tech rules, and agriculture. Businesses in both nations are watching closely because even small changes affect trade worth billions of dollars. Exporters are concerned about delays, increased prices, and long customs checks. If tensions escalate, it will affect companies that deal in textiles, pharmaceuticals, and technology. Both countries should talk and solve the issues quickly, as they share a strong economic partnership, say experts.

New Delhi: SEBI’s internal ethics code was reviewed by a special expert panel that termed it “too weak.” According to the panel, the rules do not properly handle modern-day challenges like digital trading and complex financial products. They recommended fresh guidelines on better monitoring and stricter reporting. In case SEBI acts upon these recommendations, the internal discipline of the regulator will improve.

New Delhi: SEBI is planning a new set of rules to avoid conflict of interest among its officials after several recent cases raised doubts about the independence of market decisions. A conflict of interest occurs when a person in authority could potentially benefit personally from the decision they are making. For instance, if an officer owns shares in a company they are investigating, it then turns into a conflict. SEBI aims to avoid such situations altogether. Under the new regulations, officers are likely to be barred from investing in certain companies or sectors. Officers may also have to declare financial…

New Delhi: A far-reaching change could be in the offing for SEBI, India’s biggest market regulator. The government is considering making it mandatory for top officials of SEBI to declare all their personal assets. This step is aimed at bringing in greater transparency and reducing the scope for corruption. Of course, SEBI officials currently share certain financial details amongst themselves, although those reports are not entirely made public. But after so many recent controversies and questions of conflict of interest, authorities feel more openness is required. If this rule gets approved, SEBI bosses will have to declare all details related…