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Gupshup launches bot builder platform

Gupshup has announced the launch of its new bot builder platform called gupshup.io.

Snapdeal, Sequoia backed PepperTap ends grocery delivery ops; to focus on logistics biz

Snapdeal-backed PepperTap has decided to shut down its cash-burning grocery delivery operations and instead focus on expanding its logistics business.

Meet Gappcom, a DIY app development startup for enterprises

Gappcom is a communications app that allows you to easily set up and manage an intelligent 2-way communication channel between you and your consumers/stakeholders on smartphones.

Ideaspring Capital: A Rs 125 crore early-stage venture fund targets startups with deep-tech knowledge

Today, an an event held in Bangalore, Patni brothers along with Mohandas Pai, Naganand Doraswamy and Prashant Deshpande announced Ideaspring Capital.

Universalhunt aims to be a holistic platform for professional engagement

Founder of Universalhunt.com, Harshit Bhavasar speaks about the platform and how they have managed to create a network where people can not only connect but also avail of the expertise that each individual has to offer.

Makers of UCBrowser launch InDev program worth $20 million for independent, small developers in India

At the ongoing Reliance Games Pocket Connects 2016, a platform for the gaming community to come together, 9Apps that is a part of UCWeb, has announced the all-new In Dev platform.

India needs more technology startups: IIT-Delhi director

More technology-based startups are needed in India to create inventions to help enhance the quality of life of the people, V. Ramgopal Rao, director of the premier IIT-Delhi says.

Foodpanda says current 'shakeout phase' in startups is much needed

In the wake of drying up of easy money for startups, online food ordering company Foodpanda Wednesday said this is a shakeout phase in the industry which was good.

Revv: Startup that delivers self-drive, car rental services to your doorstep

With an aim to provide a convenient option for intercity and intra-city travel, startup Revv delivers cars to your doorstep.

SMS inbox management app Ubox now available on Google Play Store

Ubox, the app which helps users reduce their SMS inbox clutter and help control their inbox, is now available for download at the Google Play Store.

Industrybuying: A B2B online procurement platform

Industrybuying.com is a leading business e-commerce platform selling a wide range of business and industrial products to SMEs as well as large businesses.

Lifestyle products discovery platform Smytten receives funding from Google’s Rajan Anandan

Smytten, an online discovery platform for lifestyle products and services, has raised an undisclosed amount as funding from Rajan Anandan, prolific angel investor, and Vice President and Managing Director of Google, South-East Asia and India.

Electric motorcycle company Tork Motorcycles raises angel funding from Ola founders, among others

Tork Motorcycles, the company claiming to develop India’s first electric motorcycle, has raised angel funding from a host of marquee investors including Ola founders Bhavish Agarwal, Ankit Bhati and a group of angels led by Harpreet Grover, CoCubes Co-Founder & CEO.

2-in-1s selling like hotcakes, sales have grown 5x times: Snapdeal VP, Category Management

Rahul Taneja, Snapdeal VP, Category Management tells us that the sales of 2-in-1s or what we also known as hybrids have grown 5x times compared to 2014.

Haywards 5000 announces launch of the new season of its startup reality program

Haywards 5000 Hauslay Ki Udaan’ is India’s first startup reality program that aims to support the entrepreneurial spirit of Indians.

Startup Series: What economies of scale really mean for your startup

Phrases like "economies of scale" are easy to bandy about. What do they really mean for a startup? How do you safely scale up your business?

Without money, struggled for food, had hard time finding a job: Paytm founder

Vijay Shanker Sharma, founder of mobile wallet brand Paytm, said that after getting an engineering degree, he had a hard time finding a job and struggled for food due to lack of money.

OLX India announces new senior leadership appointments

New additions have been made to the Indian leadership team with Suresh Krishnan, former Executive Director and VP Finance at Accor Hotels coming on board as the CFO, OLX India, and Joyeeta Chatterjee, former Director, HR at Sun Pharmaceutical, joining as the Chief HR Officer.

Urban Ladder appoints Sanjay Gupta as Chief Marketing Officer

Urban Ladder, the online furniture and home décor company, has announced the appointment of Sanjay Gupta as its Chief Marketing Officer.

GrabHouse, a full fledged rental startup for an end-to-end service

In the past one and half year, the company has helped 11 lakh people find houses and currently claims 4.5 million monthly traffic.

Lookup appoints Narayan Babu as Chief Technology Officer

Former Director of Engineering at Quixey & co-founder at Dexetra comes on board to strengthen Lookup’s technology & enhance customer experience

Nine short questions to ask yourself before venturing out

The top nine questions that would be of relevance to anyone looking to venture out on their own

The food-tech sector has seen ups and downs, but still promises to grow

Food is over half of the consumption basket and demographics are bringing a change in consumer tastes and behaviour. Why wouldn’t an investor see an opportunity?

Entrepreneurship is an addiction; it is all about creating value

Entrepreneurship is an addiction. It goes far beyond the desire to ‘Be One’s Own Boss.’

Government must nudge RBI to lend support to start-up ecosystem

India’s start-up sector is still at the budding stage. But like all other sectors, as soon as a new sector comes on the horizon, its gets populated very quickly.

Provide seed money to boost entrepreneurship in health, environment, agri

The entrepreneurs in our country are always willing to share their knowledge or extend their wisdom to others who might be taking their first steps into the sector.

Entrepreneurs must focus on what they do the best - ideate, innovate, accelerate

My formative and early professional education happened in an India where entrepreneurship - or the more popular “own business” - was near-anathema in urban middle-class.

Govt should provide greater impetus through policy

In recent years, the Indian entrepreneurship ecosystem has come alive and is thriving – driven by a burgeoning domestic market, global funds and breakthrough technology.

Time ripe for govt to cash in on the change of attitude towards entrepreneurs

In the last couple of years, India has been getting a great amount of capital that is funding start-ups.

Scarcity of proper talent a major issue

In the last five years the economy has witnessed significant rise in the number of start-up companies, which is still growing.