Startup

The Finance Ministry has issued the final rules pertaining to the valuation of the shares issued by unlisted startups to resident and non-resident investors under the new angel tax mechanism introduced in the Finance Act, 2023. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) stated that the valuation of compulsorily convertible preference ...

India’s 15.7 million women-owned enterprises and start-up ecosystem are driving female entrepreneurship, with a 90 percent growth forecast. However, challenges like gender bias, funding, and support still test their determination. The government has implemented a host of programs and strategized incentives to support female entrepreneurs working towards addressing issues related to climate change; however, there ...

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi’s Technology Business Incubator, Catalyst is going to host the seventh edition of its Annual Flagship Event, Himalayan Startup Trek (HST) from September 29 to October 1, 2023. The event features a Grand Challenge for startups, innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs that has INR six lakh cash prizes. Top startups will also ...

Over the last decade, India's start-up ecosystem has grown exponentially. A number of initiatives have been launched by the government and private sectors to provide a platform for young entrepreneurs to work on innovative ideas and projects. It is one of the most rewarding and challenging things to be taken off with utmost diligence and ...

The second meeting of the Startup20 Engagement group, newly formed under India’s G20 Presidency, will take place in Gangtok, Sikkim on March 18 and 19. The meeting will witness the presence of delegates from G20 member and invitee countries, representatives from multilateral organisations, and stakeholders from the Indian startup ecosystem. Startup20 Chair Dr. Chintan Vaishnav ...