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Meet Dr. Dinesh Shahra, the man behind India’s Yellow Revolution

YourStoryYourStory · 1y ago
Meet Dr. Dinesh Shahra, the man behind India’s Yellow Revolution
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Dr. Dinesh Shahra is a prominent figure in the Indian agriculture sector and is credited with spearheading the Yellow Revolution in India, which aimed to achieve self-sufficiency in oilseed production. Born into a farmer family, Shahra recognized the potential of soybean as a vital crop for nutritional security and farmers' income. Under his leadership, Ruchi Soya, a leading Indian food brand, became a major player in the soybean processing industry with state-of-the-art facilities. Alongside his entrepreneurial achievements, Shahra is also actively involved in philanthropy through the Dinesh Shahra Foundation. He promotes the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The world is one family) and shares his insights with young entrepreneurs. His life story serves as an inspiration.

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Holiday Tribe raises Rs 5.4 Cr from Powerhouse Ventures and GSF

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Holiday Tribe raises Rs 5.4 Cr from Powerhouse Ventures and GSF
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Travel-tech startup Holiday Tribe has raised Rs 5.4 crore in its seed round led by Powerhouse Ventures and GSF with participation from notable investors including Dinesh Agarwal and Dinesh Gulati of India Mart, Murugavel Janakiraman of BharatMatrimony.com and actor Gaurav Kapur. The proceeds will be used to strengthen the brand’s tech capabilities, supply network, and brand-building initiatives. Founded by ex-MakeMyTrip executives Anshu Sharma and Chirag Goyal in 2023, Holiday Tribe offers customizable holiday experiences across destinations, catering to family and friends, couples and honeymooners, adventure-seekers, and those looking to explore newer or unexplored destinations. The Gurugram-based startup claims to have a supply network of more than 100,000 hotels across the globe and partnering with more than 10 tourism boards including Mauritius, Dubai, Switzerland, Qatar, Thailand, Singapore, and Australia. The brand has curated holidays to more than 30 destinations across the world with endless options for customization. According to a FICCI-Nangia knowledge paper, India’s outbound tourism market is expected to reach $18.81 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 11.4% in the decade between 2024 and 2034 to reach approximately $55.38 billion. Likewise, India’s online travel market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% between 2024-29, from $17.24 billion to $28.40 billion.

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