Innovation That Creates Impact: Harsh Mariwala’s Vision for Marico Innovation Foundation Harsh Mariwala’s Mission: Making Innovation Matter For twenty years, the Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) has been at the forefront of identifying and fostering innovative ideas in India. Founded by Harsh Mariwala, chairman of Marico Limited, the foundation has witnessed an exponential increase in applicants, growing from 700 applications in previous years to 1,200 in 2025. This surge underscores the increasing relevance of technology-driven innovations […]

Women in Leadership: 5 Reasons Small Companies Are Winning the Gender Diversity Battle Where Women Lead: Small Companies Outpace Giants in Executive Roles Women in Leadership: How Small Companies Are Beating Giants in Gender Diversity India’s corporate boardrooms are slowly evolving, but smaller firms are taking the lead in gender diversity. While large corporations struggle with representation, smaller companies are making significant strides in appointing women executive directors. India’s corporate boardrooms are slowly evolving, but […]

India AI Kosh & Indigenous GPU Development: Pioneering the Future of AI in India India AI Kosh: Transforming AI Development with Homegrown Solutions India has launched AI Kosh, a national data platform designed to accelerate AI model training and reduce dependency on foreign AI infrastructure. Led by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), AI Kosh provides structured datasets, affordable GPU access, and industry-specific training data to startups and researchers. Key Highlights of AI […]

Insights on Starting a Semiconductor Company in Bihar: A CEO’s Perspective In this insightful piece, we delve into the experiences of Chandan Raj, Founder and CEO of Suresh Chips and Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd., and his challenges in setting up a semiconductor company in Bihar. His reflections offer valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners. Chandan Raj’s Declaration on Platform X Chandan Raj recently shared his candid thoughts on Platform X, stating: “Worst decision of […]

DeHaat in Talks to Raise $100 Million for Seed Company Acquisition Investment Overview Agritech startup DeHaat is undertaking preliminary discussions to secure $100 million through a mix of debt and equity, aimed at acquisitions and further business expansion. Informed sources indicate these funds will facilitate the purchase of a seed company valued between $50-65 million. The due diligence process is in progress, with expectations to finalize the deal within the next six months. Key Highlights: […]