India’s Femtech Startups Are Empowering Women’s Health Introduction In both home and clinical settings, women’s voices often go unheard when they discuss their health issues. Frequently dismissed with oversimplified solutions, women are encouraged to endure symptoms or lose weight as a cure-all. However, the emergence of femtech companies—health-focused startups dedicated to women—is revolutionizing this landscape. Coined in 2016 by entrepreneur Ida Tin, founder of Clue, femtech encompasses diagnostic tools, products, services, wearables, and software that […]

CCI Regulations: Will New Competition Rules Open the Door for More Hostile Takeovers? Overview Recent changes in India’s competition regulations have significant implications for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), particularly regarding hostile takeovers. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has updated its rules, impacting the process and requirements for acquiring shares in target companies. Key Changes in CCI Regulations Exemption from CCI Approval for Specific Transactions Share Acquisitions: Companies are now exempt from seeking CCI approval for […]

AI in Action: How Startups are Innovating on the Salesforce Platform Introduction AI advancements are transforming industries, but their true power is harnessed through practical solutions that enhance organizational efficiency. Salesforce excels in this domain by serving as a catalyst for AI adoption, enabling startups to innovate and build cutting-edge solutions, ultimately driving business growth. Highlights from Mint’s Series ‘All About AI’ In the third episode of Mint’s ‘All About AI’ series, hosted by Abhishek […]

How Departing VC Partners Fared: Navigating the Challenges of Raising Capital Over the past year, several partners have left established venture capital (VC) firms to embark on their own entrepreneurial journeys. However, they are facing significant challenges in raising capital as they contend with investors currently attracted to the higher returns of public markets. The Current Investment Climate Investor Preferences and Market Conditions Limited Partners (LPs), who traditionally invest in VC funds managed by General […]

Tiger Global’s Tax Victory: A Significant Milestone for Indian Enterprises The Delhi High Court Ruling and Its Impact: Recently, the Delhi High Court granted a significant win to Tiger Global Management, overturning a previous ruling that denied them tax benefits under the India-Mauritius Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). This court decision highlights the legal recognition of TRCs (Tax Residency Certificates) and sets a precedent that may encourage foreign investment, bolstering India’s corporate and startup sector. […]