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This article has been contributed by Satya Sobhan Mahapatra, Chief Marketing Officer, JUSTO REALFINTECH LIMITED India’s real estate sector across metros and emerging cities has been undergoing a transformation. Developers are operating in an environment where timelines are tighter, funding is cautious and buyer expectations are higher. In this
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Jawed Habib is best known for snipping, styling, and making Bollywood stars look red-carpet ready for decades. Jawed Habib is one of India's most celebrated hairstylists, but nowadays he has been trending for all the wrong reasons. From viral workshop antics to multi-crore crypto fraud allegations, the man
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India is considered home to some of the successful entrepreneurs across the globe. Young entrepreneurs in India are rewriting business with their latest ideas. Moreover, with access to technology and digital tools, they are transforming their ideas into reality faster than ever. Despite having to endure numerous challenges, these business
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This article has been contributed by Nanda Padmaraju – Chief Revenue Officer, EMEA, APAC & ANZ at Covasant Technologies The Back Office That Built the World For several decades, India served as the world’s most dependable outsourcing destination. From customer support desks and banking back offices to complex technology projects,
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This article has been contributed by Manas Gond, Founder — Prosperr.io Most companies, especially startups, SMEs, and fast-scaling organizations face a systemic problem in how they manage employee compensation, taxes, and benefits. Between managing invoices, reconciling TDS, tracking employee reimbursements, and ensuring compliance with tax rules, small and mid-sized businesses
Founded by Rahul Anand and Sonia Asher 9 years ago, Paramotor has emerged as one of the most compelling stories in India’s fintech landscape, a company that has scaled profitably, stayed debt-free, and evolved with precision. What began in 2016 as a POS payments service provider has transformed into
India’s startup and tech ecosystem saw a mix of funding activity, IPO filings, and major product announcements today. From jewellery brand Goyaz securing fresh Series A capital to fintech major Pine Labs and logistics player Shadowfax gearing up for their IPOs, and Lenskart revealing plans for AI-powered smart glasses
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SaaS buyers, it’s that time of the year when you get the best Black Friday deals in 2025 on your favourite SaaS tools. If you have already decided on buying a SaaS tool, then you would not find a better money-saving offer than the Black Friday offers. Whether it
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Tools that allow anyone interested in app building to realize their ideas are now a tool to create working designs in record time and cut weeks of coding. You drag, drop, and create functionalities while smart systems do the grunt work. Making trial runs on your ideas solo has become
The clouds have storage space in which files may be kept secure and accessible from virtually any location in the universe. The use of cell phones, tablets, and computers for connection is immediately visible in the automatic syncing of data viewed on those devices. Strong security and backup measures are
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This article has been contributed by Ananth Shroff, Founder & CEO, DPDzero For decades, debt collection in India has been viewed as one of the least consumer-friendly sectors in financial services. The very mention of "collections" conjures up images of endless calls, harsh reminders, and opaque recovery practices.
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This article has been contributed by Piyush Arora , Head of Corporate Strategy and Investment, Turbostart Over the past ten years, digital finance has moved from being a niche concept to an essential part of business operations. For small businesses and early-stage startups, it is no longer an optional tool but
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Every sale sparks a rush to win over customers, but Black Friday takes that competition to a whole new level. Not only is it one of the biggest single days for sales, but it also skyrockets the holiday shopping season. This is the major time of the year when retailers
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When a leadership shake-up suddenly happens at a powerhouse like Nestlé, there is tension created in the business world. After the unexpected departure of Laurent Fréixe in early 2025, Philipp Navratil stepped into the top job role that highlights both his 20 years of experience and Nestlé’s faith in
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Shark Tank India is all set to make a spectacular comeback for its fifth season, bringing new opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs across the country. One of the biggest talking points this season is the onboarding of Mohit Yadav, co‑founder of the skincare brand Minimalist, to the panel of investors.
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In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Navy Vijay Ramavat, Managing Director of Indira Securities, shares his insights on reading market signals, navigating volatility, and spotting opportunities amid changing global and domestic trends. He discusses how investors can balance active and passive strategies, benefit from emerging sectors like pharma, engineering, textiles,
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Black Friday offers an amazing opportunity to shop smartly with the use of AI technology. With clever hacks, one can uncover those hidden deals, track the price drops, and know when exactly it's the best time to buy. AI tools scan thousands of sites fast, comparing prices and
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When you hear the name Kiran Deshpande, you may only think of his popular son, Shantanu. But Kiran's own story in India's technology world is no less inspiring and filled with innovation and bold leadership. From the study of engineering at BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay,
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In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Vasudha Madhavan, Founder & CEO of Ostara Advisors, talks about pioneering climate-tech investment banking in India. She shares how spotting a capital gap in clean mobility and sustainability led her to build Ostara—a platform connecting mission-driven founders with global investors. With over $125
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The creation of a convincing online portfolio is now an easy task, thanks to AI tools! Little prompts and templates will quickly put your work before the eyes of many. These tools can extract information from existing projects, write bios for you, and give more design suggestions. You can set
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This article has been contributed by Mr Sanjith Mukund, Co-Founder, JrnyOn The tourism industry has perhaps never been as dynamic as it is today. Advances in technology, shifting population demographics, and changing values are redefining how people travel and what they seek in their travels. Likewise, the creator economy has
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It is fun and very easy to design by using AI tools like invitation card makers. Smart templates, drag-and-drop, and ready-made stylistic suggestions make this fun. Fast editing of colors, fonts, and images is also available. Some tools even add event details or match those from a certain photo. Also,
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The story of Dadasaheb Bhagat is a classic example of entrepreneurial folklore. A tenth-grade dropout who comes from a village hit by drought. A person who came up with DooGraphics, India's indigenous alternative to Canva. Bhagat was born in Sangvi Patan in Beed district of Maharashtra. He was
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Piyush Pandey, a name synonymous with Indian advertising, changed how brands spoke to a nation. From the heart of Jaipur to leading Ogilvy India, Pandey transformed creativity with ads for Fevicol, Cadbury, and political campaigns like “Ab ki baar Modi sarkar,” reflecting real people, everyday emotions, and India’s unique