BITS Pilani Unveils ‘Womenpreneur for Bharat 1.0’ with NITI Aayog and ABCF
‘Womenpreneurs for Bharat 1.0’ aims to provide financial support and incubation assistance to women entrepreneurs who are developing solutions for or from Tier 2/3/4 cities in the Northeast, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Project Maitri: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in North-East India with MakeMyTrip
MakeMyTrip, a leading online travel platform, has partnered with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), incubated under Niti Aayog, to launch ‘Project Maitri’.
Global Bio-India 2023: Showcasing India’s Biotech Aspirations
Global Bio-India 2023, set to take place from 4-6 December 2023 at Bharat Manadapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, is being hailed as the largest congregation of biotech startups.
Transforming Online Insurance: PB Fintech Injects Rs 350 Crore into Policybazaar
The capital infusion will be executed through the allocation of approximately 58 lakh shares by PB Fintech to Policybazaar. Specifically, an investment of INR 349,99,99,904 will result in the issuance of 58,04,311 equity shares priced at INR 10 each, with a premium of INR 593 per share.
Forex Alert: RBI Identifies 19 Unauthorized E-Trading Entities
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently identified 19 illegal electronic forex trading providers. These include 18 web domains and one mobile application, bringing the total number of such identified services to 75. 3
AC Over Sleeper: Indian Railways’ Strategy for a New Age
The Railway Ministry has begun replacing Sleeper or Second-Class coaches with AC 3-tier Economy Class coaches in several trains. This trend aligns with the Indian Railways’ goal of modernizing its fleet and services.
80 GW Goal: India’s Coal Capacity Plan for Sustainable Energy
The government aims to add 80 GW of thermal power capacity by 2031-32. This is in addition to the 27 GW currently under construction.
Exploring the 43% Rise in India’s Paper Imports in 2023
The surge in paper imports into India has raised significant concerns in the domestic paper industry, particularly as imports have increased by a remarkable 43% in the first half of FY24.
Navigating New Terms: India and Japan Revisit Trade Agreement
The review of the India-Japan Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officially known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), has been a topic of significant discussion due to its impact on trade dynamics between the two nations.
Digital Devotion: Vama’s $1.5 Million Leap in Virtual Spirituality
Vama, a virtual spiritual platform, has successfully raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round. This investment is indicative of the growing interest in digital spiritual solutions and Vama’s unique approach to this domain. Here’s a detailed overview of this development: