25th Nov 2024: The Stanford Seed Transformation Network will be organizing the 3-day South Asia Annual Conclave 2024 in Goa from 28th to 30th November. This year’s conclave promises to be an inspiring gathering of entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and innovators from across South Asia aimed at fostering collaboration and driving business growth in the region. The conclave will be joined by eminent speakers like Rohit…
The Nuclear Family – Housing India’s Millennials
By Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces Young, dual-income nuclear families and single professionals just beginning their careers are the driving forces of urban India today. In 2022, nearly half of Indian households consisted of 1 to 4 members, marking a significant rise in nuclear families from just 37% in 2008. By 2024, it is likely that this proportion has surpassed the 50% threshold,…
Blix-A-Thon second edition at IIT Bombay: Techfest
Mumbai, 22nd November 2024: Blix, India’s leading STEM-focused toy platform, has recently launched the second edition of its flagship event Blix-A-Thon in collaboration with IIT Bombay Techfest 2024. The event combines robotics with creative and problem-solving skills in a dynamic competition, designed to inspire and challenge young minds. Blix, that also appeared on Shark Tank (season 3), gained huge recognition in STEM learning across the…
TeamLease Services Forecasts Broadband Growth Will Drive Telecom Industry and Employment
Mumbai, 22nd November, 2024: TeamLease Services, India’s leading people supply chain company, has released its latest assessment on the telecom sector, revealing significant insights into the evolving broadband landscape. Despite muted growth in the telecom sector, the broadband market is expected to witness a 9-10% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next few years, driven by the rising demand for high-speed internet and data-driven…
ZEISS Unveils Conquest HDX Binoculars for Nature Lovers in India
ZEISS, a leading brand in optics and optoelectronics, announces the launch of ZEISS Conquest HDX binoculars for the Indian market. The binoculars, which come in three different variants, combine premium optics to provide a customized, user-friendly, and comprehensive experience. The latest addition to the Indian market guarantees 90% light transmission, color fidelity, and edge-to-edge sharpness. Made to last with their durable materials and strong design,…
8i Ventures Focuses on Early-Stage Growth with New ‘Origami’ Investment Initiative
Mumbai, 22 November, 2024: 8i Ventures, India’s early-stage venture capital fund, today announced the second edition of its pre-seed funding program Origami, aimed at supporting early stage founders. The program’s first edition, launched in March 2024, saw an overwhelming response, as the fund invested $ 600k in three startups. These are Cobalt, a SaaS platform for native integrations, Cautio, a fleet dashcam & video telematics…
AI-Driven Personalization and Accessibility to Shape the Future of Higher Education, Say Indore’s Educators at D2L Roundtable
Indore, 22nd November 2024: D2L, a leading learning management system (LMS) provider, successfully concluded its academic roundtable on “Integrating AI and Ensuring Accessibility for Modern Higher Education Learners”. The roundtable successfully brought together key industry professionals including educators and administrators to discuss actionable strategies for creating inclusive, personalized and accessible learning experiences. The session focused on how institutions can enhance learning through innovative approaches and…
India’s Next Hip-Hop Stars: Rising from the Underground and Ready to Shine
National, 22nd November 2024: The underground hip-hop scene in India is thriving, with new voices rising to challenge the status quo and bring fresh sounds to the genre. While mainstream music continues to dominate the airwaves, it’s the underground artists who are often the ones leading the charge in terms of creativity, authenticity, and pushing the boundaries of what hip-hop can represent. These artists are…
Franklin Templeton launches Franklin India Long Duration Fund
Mumbai, November 22, 2024: Franklin Templeton (India) announced the launch of its open-ended long duration debt fund – Franklin India Long Duration Fund (FILDrF). The fund will look to invest in government bonds, corporate bonds and money market instruments like certificates of deposits, commercial papers, treasury bills, PSU/PFI Bonds such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is greater than 7 years. FILDrF will be managed by Chandni Gupta, Vice President, Portfolio Manager, and Anuj Tagra, Vice President, Portfolio Manager India Fixed…
India’s auto components industry set to breach USD 80 bn revenue in FY2025; up from USD 49.3 bn in 2020
Mumbai, November 22, 2024 – Rubix Data Sciences, a technology and analytics-based B2B risk management and monitoring platform provider, today announced, is pleased to announce its latest report Rubix Industry Insights—Automotive Components. The automotive components industry’s revenue is expected to cross USD 80.1 billion in FY2025, growing at 8% CAGR since FY2020. At present, its exports have touched ~USD 21.2 billion having grown at a…