startup ecosystem

‘Focus On Jobs, Industry & Deep-tech’

To Leverage Deep-Tech Ventures, TN Must Loosen Pursestrings, Enable Industrial Participation & Develop Risk-Taking Appetite

Ministers spell out vision for industrial and economic growth at Kadapa summit

The CEO Academy was inaugurated at Kohinoor World Tower in Pimpri-Chinchwad as a visionary initiative to develop future CEOs, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Founded by Dr. Kuldip Charak and Dr. Hemant Jadhav, the academy focuses on industry-aligned, experiential leadership education. The institution aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical business leadership through hands-on training, strategic thinking and execution-oriented programmes for students, working professionals, entrepreneurs and family business successors.

The Indian diaspora story has for long been celebrated for its CEOs at Microsoft, Google, IBM, Adobe and other global companies. The new story is about the Indian-American founders creating the next set of giants themselves.

India's commercial real estate is shifting towards service-led, flexible workspaces, driven by GCCs and hybrid models. Investors must now prioritize location, governance, technology, and well-being. Avoiding pitfalls like data privacy issues and weak urban integration is crucial for maximizing value in this evolving sector.

Uttar Pradesh's economy is booming, with its GSDP soaring to Rs. 30.25 lakh crore and tax revenue more than doubling. Once labeled 'BIMARU', the state's economic share in India has grown. Investments, enterprise, improved governance, and public finance are driving this remarkable transformation, with exports reaching Rs. 1.86 lakh crore.

Byju Raveendran, once a startup icon, faces a Singapore prison sentence for contempt, highlighting the dramatic fall of his edtech giant. Once valued in billions, the company's aggressive growth model, fueled by pandemic demand, ultimately led to financial and legal troubles, shaking India's startup narrative and prompting a re-evaluation of the edtech sector's priorities.

REVA University fosters a future-ready, enterprising mindset through its 'Educate to Enterprise' ideology. The institution emphasizes hands-on learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship, exemplified by its AICTE IDEA Lab and REVA NEST incubator. This approach cultivates creators and changemakers equipped to address real-world challenges and contribute to society.

India's student startups are pivoting from consumer internet to deep-tech, with AI, defence, and climate leading the charge. This shift signifies a rise in technical sophistication, as evidenced by a surge in PhD founders and a widening geographical spread of innovation beyond major metros. Edtech and services sectors have seen a notable decline.

Coinbase has launched direct INR deposit and withdrawal services in India, enabling users to transact via IMPS without intermediaries. This move grants Indian retail traders access to spot trading and perpetual futures, with dedicated INR order books and global liquidity. The company emphasizes its long-term commitment to the Indian market, supported by investments in the local developer community.