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Nithin Kamath, Kunal Bahl among 31 nominated to startup council

Inshorts · 1y ago

Nithin Kamath, Kunal Bahl among 31 nominated to startup council

The government has nominated 31 non-official members to the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC). The list includes Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath, Snapdeal Co-Founder Kunal Bahl, Urban Company Co-Founder Abhiraj Singh Bhal and others. Notably, Ola Cabs CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and BYJU'S CEO Byju Raveendran have been removed from the list following completion of term of two years.

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Govt reconstitutes National Startup Advisory Council

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Govt reconstitutes National Startup Advisory Council

The government has reconstituted the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) and nominated 31 non-official members, including Abhiraj Singh Bhal from Urban Company and Kunal Bahl from Snapdeal. The NSAC was formed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in 2020 to provide advice on building a strong ecosystem for startups and innovation in India. The non-official members, selected for a two-year term, include representatives of successful startups, investors, associations, and industry chambers. The NSAC will meet on Tuesday to discuss various measures to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.

National Startup Advisory Council reconstituted, Rajan Anandan, Nithin Kamath, Prashanth Prakash named non-official members

Inc42 · 1y ago

National Startup Advisory Council reconstituted, Rajan Anandan, Nithin Kamath, Prashanth Prakash named non-official members

The government of India has reconstituted the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) by nominating 31 non-official members, including industry stalwarts such as Rajan Anandan from Peak XV Partners and Nithin Kamath from Zerodha. The NSAC, established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aims to advise the government on initiatives to foster innovation and support startups in the country. The council meets regularly to suggest measures for promoting a culture of innovation, supporting incubation and research, and boosting the digital economy with its target to make India a $1 trillion digital economy by 2025.

CII launches corporate governance charter for startups

Deccan Herald · 1y ago

CII launches corporate governance charter for startups

Kunal Bahl, Chairman of the CII National Startup Council and Co-founder of Titan Capital & Snapdeal, emphasizes the importance of integrating good corporate governance principles into startups from the beginning. This ensures that these principles become ingrained in the organization and provide guidance throughout its growth and development.

Exclusive: Ex-Unacademy CBO Abhinav Agarwal’s New Eyewear Startup Raises $2.2 Mn

Inc42 · 2m ago

Exclusive: Ex-Unacademy CBO Abhinav Agarwal’s New Eyewear Startup Raises $2.2 Mn

Abhinav Agarwal, former CBO of Unacademy, has raised $2.2 million in seed funding for his new eyewear startup, currently in stealth mode. The funding round was led by India Quotient with participation from notable angel investors like Unacademy’s Gaurav Munjal, CRED’s Kunal Shah, and Snapdeal’s Kunal Bahl, among others. The startup plans to sell products online and in physical stores, with a formal launch expected in the coming months.

Startups Are Onboarding Big 4 Auditors Earlier to Avoid Governance Lapses: Kunal Bahl

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 3m ago

Startups Are Onboarding Big 4 Auditors Earlier to Avoid Governance Lapses: Kunal Bahl

Startups are increasingly engaging Big 4 auditors earlier to enhance corporate governance and mitigate risks, as outlined by Kunal Bahl, cofounder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital. Speaking at TiE’s India Internet Day 2025, Bahl highlighted the shift in startup mindset toward early governance discussions due to recent failures. This proactive approach boosts confidence among shareholders and employees by ensuring transparency, compliance, and accountability from the onset of operations.

Nithin Kamath says a lot of credit for Indian startups' success goes to 'investors outside India'

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Nithin Kamath says a lot of credit for Indian startups' success goes to 'investors outside India'

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath, a member of the National Startup Advisory Council, expressed the need for wealth creation locally in India to foster inclusive growth. He emphasized that much of the success of Indian startups goes to investors outside the country. Kamath pointed out that staying in India and incorporating locally also saves startups from future tax challenges. He highlighted the attractiveness of India as a destination for startups, citing the availability of local capital, improved regulations, and a growing IPO market. Additionally, Kamath's brother and Zerodha co-founder, Nikhil Kamath, shared similar sentiments about India's potential for investors and entrepreneurs.

IPO-Bound Unicommerce strengthens board with five key appointments

Inc42 · 1y ago

IPO-Bound Unicommerce strengthens board with five key appointments

Unicommerce, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup offering order management and fulfillment platform solutions to ecommerce and retail businesses, has appointed five industry leaders to its board as it gears up to go public next year. The new directors include former SoftBank India head Manoj Kohli, Ullas Kamath, Sairee Chahal, Kunal Bahl, and Rohit Bansal. These appointments are expected to enhance Unicommerce's reach, strengthen its governance structure, and propel its growth journey. Unicommerce's platform streamlines ecommerce operations and generated revenue of INR 92.9 Cr in FY23.

Structural joblessness among youth causing uneven growth: Kamath

Inshorts · 1y ago

Structural joblessness among youth causing uneven growth: Kamath

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath wrote on X that India’s growth will remain uneven due to structural unemployment. He urges the government to promote startup culture beyond big cities. Kamath hopes the budget addresses Section 54F, which offers tax exemptions for reinvesting in residential property, to include startup investments. He believes the benefits of this change outweigh the risks.

Snapdeal's Co-Founder Kunal Bahl encourages embracing Hindi in business

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Snapdeal's Co-Founder Kunal Bahl encourages embracing Hindi in business

Snapdeal co-founder, Kunal Bahl, recently shared a story on Twitter about a startup founder who asked if he could present his business in Hindi instead of English. Bahl welcomed the idea and emphasized the importance of authentic communication in one's native language. He criticized the prevailing preference for English in professional settings and encouraged confidence in using one's mother tongue in business presentations. Bahl believes that getting the point across effectively is more important than conforming to a colonial mindset.

Without net neutrality, Zerodha might not have existed: CEO

Twitter · 1y ago

Without net neutrality, Zerodha might not have existed: CEO

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said the brokerage might not have existed without net neutrality. "The exponential growth of [India's] technology and startup ecosystem would not have been possible without [net neutrality]," Kamath stated. "The destiny of our increasingly digital nation is tied to the internet remaining open, accessible and neutral for everyone," he added.

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