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GIFT city’s role in elevating India’s startup ecosystem
Inc42
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1y ago
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GIFT City, located in Gujarat, India, is the country's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and aims to establish itself as a global financial hub. It provides numerous benefits for startups, including access to funding opportunities, a pro-business climate, and a culture focused on innovation. Startups in GIFT City can avail themselves of tax exemptions for up to 10 years, enjoy a competitive tax rate, and have the ability to retain funds in foreign currency. Additionally, a regulatory sandbox is available for fintech startups, promoting the development of innovative ideas in the financial services sector.
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Early-stage angel investing platform IPV launches $110 million international fund from GIFT City - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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8d ago
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Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) has launched a $110 million Category I Angel Fund, IPV International, under GIFT City’s IFSCA framework. The fund targets early to pre-Series A startups globally, with investments ranging from $100,000 to $1 million per startup. It aims to simplify investment for NRIs and foreign nationals, offering a tax-efficient structure. IPV has already invested in Cellivate Technologies. With this fund, IPV aims to expand international startup investment opportunities.
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Startup Stories Archives
Inc42
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1m ago
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Inc42 covers various Indian startups and innovations. Highlights include a startup creating alternative EV motors to reduce reliance on China's rare earth materials, Reelies' efforts to revolutionize India's OTT market, and EtherealX's ambitious plans to become India’s SpaceX with reusable rockets. Tonbo's progress in defense tech, Snitch's impressive revenue growth, and Pidge's role in enhancing e-commerce logistics were also discussed, showcasing India's vibrant startup ecosystem.
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Razorpay, CRED, Swiggy among 30 startups in Startup Policy Forum
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8m ago
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India’s startup ecosystem has gained a unified platform with the launch of the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), an industry alliance designed to promote collaboration between policymakers and leading ventures. SPF brings together 30 of India’s leading startups across varied sectors, including Razorpay, CRED, Pine Labs, Groww, OYO, Swiggy, Practo, Dream11, MPL, Cars24, CarDekho, Acko, Ixigo, Livspace and Jupiter. "Our startups are driving transformative change by democratizing business and converting job seekers into job creators. We are glad to see many founders joining the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), which should reinforce India’s global leadership in the new-age economy. The forum should play a pivotal role in India’s journey to become Viksit Bharat by 2047 under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi," said Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry. Founded by former Peak XV executive and public policy expert Shweta Rajpal Kohli, the Forum will do initiatives to promote India’s startup ecosystem on a global stage. The Forum will limit its members to 100 select startups in its initial phase. Over 30 rapidly growing startups have already signed up as members. These include companies like Razorpay, CRED, Pine Labs, Groww, Acko, OYO, Swiggy, Practo, Dream11 and MPL, Cars24 and Cardekho, CureFoods, Livspace, Ixigo, Ultrahuman, Digantara, Invideo, Jupiter, OneCard, Mobikwik, Yubi, platform Progcap, Bluestone among others. The Forum aims to foster constructive collaboration between founders, policymakers, and regulators. SPF will use the government’s initiatives to position Indian startups on a global platform. SPF has also established four specialized councils: the Fintech Policy Council (FPC), Consumer and Commerce Council (CACC), Emerging Tech & AI Council (ETAC), and New-Age Public Companies Council (NPCC). These councils will focus on critical areas within the startup ecosystem, collaborating closely with relevant regulators and stakeholders to address unique challenges and opportunities in each sector.
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Funding is no longer a major issue for startups in India: Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Economic Times
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3m ago
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Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO of Paytm, stated that funding is no longer a significant issue for Indian startups, with capital availability improving. Speaking at the TIE Delhi-NCR summit, Sharma highlighted that India’s startup ecosystem is recovering from the 2023 funding slowdown. He noted a shift, with startups actively recruiting talent domestically. Sharma emphasized the role of AI in democratizing knowledge and urged Indian startups to innovate beyond delivery platforms into sectors like AI and robotics.
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From Critique to Collaboration: Piyush Goyal Engages Founders on India's Startup Future
OutlookIndia
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3m ago
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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged with startup founders, including OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal, to discuss India’s startup ecosystem, focusing on deeptech, policy frameworks, and expanding to smaller cities. This follows his earlier criticisms of Indian startups. Goyal emphasized government support through funds of funds and easing business operations for startups in Tier 2 and 3 cities. The Startup Policy Forum’s initiative, Startup Baithak, aims to create a roadmap for India’s startup growth, featuring prominent startup founders.
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India’s VC funding soars 69.7% to $883.2 million in Jan 2025
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5m ago
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India’s VC funding surged 69.7% year-on-year, reaching $883.2 million in January 2025. Deal volume also grew by 40.9%, highlighting investor confidence. While China saw a decline, India’s startup ecosystem thrived, driven by AI-led fintech, health tech, and edtech. Despite challenges, India is emerging as a top global VC destination, shaping the future of innovation.
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Indian startup shutdowns soar 12x amid market reset
Inshorts
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3m ago
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India’s startup ecosystem faced a sharp correction as over 28,000 startups shut down in two years. This is a 12x surge from earlier trends. Fuelled by premature funding, market saturation, and lack of PMF, the shakeout reflected a return to disciplined investing. Experts believe this reset will pave the way for stronger, fundamentals-driven startups in India’s next growth phase.
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Flipkart Ventures and DPIIT launch Flipkart Tourism Challenge
YourStory
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3m ago
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Flipkart Ventures, in collaboration with DPIIT, has launched the Flipkart Tourism Challenge, part of India’s Startup India initiative. The program seeks innovative travel-tech solutions to enhance traveler experiences, focusing on areas like AI-enabled pricing tools and tech-integrated experiences. Open to DPIIT-recognised startups and Indian companies, the challenge aims to foster technology-driven solutions. Winners receive mentorship, prize money, and potential integration with Flipkart’s ecosystem, supporting the growth of India’s digital economy and startup landscape.
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Unicorns meet Piyush Goyal, plan to set up ‘startups club’ to raise issues
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Leaders from 54 unicorns in India, including Paytm, Zomato, and Flipkart, met with commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal to discuss the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem. The meeting focused on the role of domestic capital, improving the startup ecosystem, and setting up a 'Startup Club of India'. The leaders raised issues related to company law, accessing capital in tier 3 cities, and tax concerns, with the minister being receptive to their suggestions. The goal is to build the number-one startup ecosystem in the world.
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With family offices on board, EV startup Simple Energy is gearing up for growth
VCCircle
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3m ago
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Electric vehicle startup Simple Energy is advancing its expansion plans with support from family offices and private investors. The Bengaluru-based company is focusing on profitability while scaling up manufacturing, sales, and market presence to strengthen its position in India’s EV ecosystem.
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