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Apple hikes MacBook, iPad prices by 20-42% amid memory chip shortage
Tech giant Apple has increased the starting prices of MacBook and iPad models in the range of 20% to 42% compared to their launch prices across the globe, including India,…
How Shashi Kumar built Akshayakalpa into a Rs 700 Cr enterprise with just 2,800 farmers
When conversations around agriculture happen in startup circles, they usually revolve around technology. The discussion quickly moves to AI, drones, precision farming, supply…
Why Sachin Tendulkar is betting on sportswear built for Indian feet
Most Indians have spent years squeezing their feet into shoe sizes designed somewhere else. Sports shoes sold in India largely follow European and American sizing systems, even…
Why value fashion is becoming India’s dominant retail story
India’s next big fashion story will not be built around premium brands alone. It is also being built around value. That may sound counterintuitive at a time when premiumisation…
[Weekly funding roundup June 20-26] CRED fundraise helps VC inflow to cross $1B
The last week of June saw venture capital funding into Indian startups crossing the $1 billion mark on a weekly basis for the first time since 2023 and this was primarily due…
From crop insurance to conversational analytics: Inside the winning ideas from the AI for Bharat Hackathon
India’s next wave of AI innovation is not just emerging from research labs or large enterprises. It is being built by students, startups, indie developers, and working…
One accident, lakhs in costs: Why the right car insurance matters
A smooth drive can turn into a stressful situation in seconds. One unexpected turn, a sudden brake, or another driver’s mistake, and suddenly you’re dealing with an accident.…
Opening a demat account has never been easier. Here's why
For a long time, opening a demat account felt more like administrative work than the start of an investing journey. Forms had to be filled out carefully. Documents required…
From code to captaincy: AWS’ agentic AI playbook
For years, the developer’s role was straightforward: write code, define instructions, and make sure machines executed them correctly. Cloud computing changed that once,…
Meet the app where every influencer is an AI — and anyone can build one in two minutes
The creator economy was built on human influencers, people posting videos, photos, and content for audiences to consume. Now, a new generation of startups is asking a different…