Ruchi Kalra built OfBusiness and Oxyzo into profitable, scalable businesses by focusing on financial discipline and real industry needs. Her leadership is redefining women’s role in India’s capital-intensive startup ecosystem. In an ecosystem that often celebrates speed over substance, Ruchi Kalra built patiently. She did not chase visibility. She chased viability. As the co-founder of…
India’s Bharat Innovates 2026 initiative is showcasing 137 deep-tech startups aiming to deliver affordable, scalable innovations for the Global South. The program highlights India’s ambition to become a global leader in cost-effective technology and innovation. India just sent a clear signal to the world. On March 21 and 22, the Ministry of Education concluded the…
Banyan Nation turns plastic waste into high-quality recycled resin that matches virgin materials, focusing on quality, traceability, and industrial use. It is helping reshape India’s recycling system by making circular economy solutions commercially viable. Banyan Nation began with a simple idea, clean plastic can be used again and again if systems are built to handle…
Rajasthan has provided ₹11.45 crore in funding to 403 startups, boosting early-stage innovation and entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to support youth, create jobs, and strengthen the state’s growing startup ecosystem. Rajasthan has taken a fresh step to strengthen its startup ecosystem by extending financial support to 403 startups, signalling a strong push toward innovation-led growth…
The UNESCO–MeitY India AI Readiness Assessment Report emphasizes that India’s AI adoption must prioritize ethics, inclusive governance, workforce transition, and protection for informal sector workers, not just technological growth. India commands 16% of the world’s AI talent. But a landmark new report warns that raw talent alone will not build a fair AI future. UNESCO…
India and France have laid the foundation for an Indo-French Startup Corridor through a partnership between T-Hub and La Région Occitanie, aiming to provide market access, joint acceleration programs, and cross-border innovation support. The initiative strengthens startup diplomacy while positioning Hyderabad and Toulouse as emerging global innovation hubs. India and France are moving closer to…
Uttar Pradesh has launched North India’s first semiconductor OSAT plant in Jewar with a ₹3,700 crore investment. The HCL–Foxconn India Chip project will produce 36 million display driver chips per month, strengthening India’s electronics supply chain. Uttar Pradesh has taken a decisive step into India’s semiconductor journey. At Jewar in Greater Noida, Chief Minister Yogi…
A recent controversy in the United States has reignited global debate on artificial intelligence, data security, and institutional accountability. A senior cybersecurity official of Indian origin is under investigation for allegedly uploading internal government documents onto ChatGPT, a public AI platform. The incident has raised serious concerns about how emerging technologies are being used inside…
The Delhi government has launched a bold new initiative to support student-led startups. The Delhi Education Minister, Ashish Sood, unveiled the Delhi Startup Policy 2025, a ₹350 crore, five-year plan aimed at nurturing student innovators from campus to market. The move signals a major shift in how education and entrepreneurship intersect in India’s capital. The…
Gaming is no longer just a way to pass time in India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. It’s fast becoming a key platform where consumers discover brands, services and products, according to new research. A study by Rukam Capital shows that over half of gamers in smaller cities pay attention to ads inside games. This marks…
