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"Leave India! It's High Time!": Startup Founder Criticises Innovation Barriers, Popcorn Taxes
- A startup founder in India has expressed frustration over the barriers to innovation and the lack of a supportive business environment.
- The founder criticized the prevalence of regional hatred and bureaucratic hurdles in the country.
- He also highlighted the high taxes in India and suggested innovators consider relocating to countries like the UAE or Thailand.
- The founder urged individuals to consider leaving a country where even popcorn is subject to high taxes.
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Vishwashanti Gurukul World School Hosts Dr. Kiran Bedi as Chief Guest for Annual Day 2024
- Vishwashanti Gurukul World School, Pune celebrated its Annual Day 2024 with a magnificent display of talent, culture, and creativity, featuring Dr. Kiran Bedi as the esteemed chief guest.
- The event left the audience in awe of the student’s hard work and enthusiasm, showcasing an exquisite blend of performances and awards that embody the school’s philosophy of holistic development and global citizenship.
- The program commenced with a warm welcome address by Vice Principal Mr. Arpit Sharma, who set an uplifting tone for the evening.
- The evening also recognized academic excellence through the Academic Toppers Reward, honoring the achievements of the school’s brightest minds.
- A highlight of the evening was the inspiring address by distinguished guest Dr. Kiran Bedi. Her words of wisdom and stories of perseverance encouraged students to dream beyond boundaries and transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
- Cultural diversity was seamlessly woven into the program with several performances.
- Further enriching the evening were performances like the Russian and French Dance, highlighting cross-cultural appreciation, while the Japanese Dance showcased grace and storytelling connected to nature and spirituality.
- The Annual Day 2024 was more than just an event; it was an unforgettable experience celebrating creativity, learning, and cultural appreciation.
- As the curtains closed, attendees departed with pride and joy, eagerly anticipating another year filled with excellence and innovation.
- Vishwashanti Gurukul World School is an IB Continuum School located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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Startup Story
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Mindgrove Technologies Secures $8 Million Series A Funding Led by Rocketship.vc and Speciale Invest
- Fabless semiconductor design startup Mindgrove Technologies has raised $8 million in its Series A funding round.
- The funding round was co-led by Rocketship.vc and Speciale Invest, with participation from other investors.
- Mindgrove plans to use the funding to expand its workforce, enhance engineering capabilities, and accelerate production and sales of its chip.
- The company has also received approval under the Government of India's semiconductor Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme.
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Vectus Ten-X Tank Expands Reach to New Markets Following Phenomenal Demand
- Water storage solutions company Vectus is expanding its Ten-X Tank to new markets following high demand.
- The advanced 10-layer technology of the Ten-X Tank provides strength, durability, and hygiene.
- The expansion is driven by customer trust and increasing market demand.
- Vectus aims to strengthen its market presence and continue setting benchmarks in water storage solutions.
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IIT Madras Startup Meetup Hyderabad – Connect with Top VCs and Founders
- The Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Madras is hosting a Startup Meetup in Hyderabad on January 4th, 2025.
- Hyderabad has become a thriving startup hub with a supportive ecosystem, making it an ideal location for the meetup.
- The event will feature open networking sessions, one-on-one pitch meetings, fireside chats, and reverse pitch sessions.
- Previous meetups in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai have been successful, attracting notable speakers and fostering collaboration.
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How they Bilt a renters rewards program into a $2B venture
- Bilt Rewards converts rent payments to a rewarding experience for renters, and increases loyalty and revenue for property managers and merchants.
- The platform enables renters to earn reward points on their monthly rent payments and spending at selected merchants.
- Additionally, Bilt offers credit reporting services to help renters build their credit scores.
- The platform also incentivizes renters to engage locally via the Bilt Neighborhood Rewards program by allowing them to earn extra points for spending at participating local businesses.
- Revenue is generated through transaction fees on rent payments and neighborhood spending, as well as cost-per-action for loyalty campaigns.
- Bilt’s financial model has led to rapid growth, profitability, and a $3.1 billion valuation.
- Future expansion plans for the platform include entering international markets and collaborating with major national chains.
- Bilt Rewards was founded in 2019 by entrepreneur Ankur Jain, who has earned recognition for his impact in the tech and finance sectors.
- Bilt Rewards improves financial outlooks for renters, deepens connection to neighborhoods and creates a win-win ecosystem for all parties involved.
- Bilt Rewards’ scalability, successful model, and financial backing make it a promising investment opportunity.
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Zaggle placement draws major banks, raises Rs 595 Cr at 5% discount
- Enterprise fintech company Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services has raised Rs 595 crore through a qualified institutional placement.
- Bank of India emerged as the largest buyer, acquiring a significant portion of the offering.
- Zaggle reported its best-ever quarterly performance in Q2 of FY25, with substantial revenue and net profit growth.
- The company plans strategic expansions and has obtained board approval for potential fundraise of up to Rs 950 crore.
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Easy Boba Introduces Winter’s Biggest Flavors with Fresh Strawberry Creations
- Easy Boba, India's pioneering Bubble Tea brand, unveils its limited-edition winter offerings: Fresh Strawberry combined with Nutella/Matcha/Vanilla flavors of Boba Tea.
- These drinks capture the spirit of the season and showcase the brand's commitment to innovation and authenticity.
- Easy Boba continues to set benchmarks in the Indian Bubble Tea market, offering diverse options for health-conscious consumers and those with dietary restrictions.
- The brand plans for further expansion and aims to bring its authentic Taiwanese-inspired Bubble Tea experience to more cities in India.
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VIE Stories
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Mumbai-based Polish Me Pretty On Shark Tank India
- Mumbai-based Polish Me Pretty appeared in Shark Tank India Season 3 seeking ₹25 lakhs for 25% equity at a valuation of ₹1 Cr.
- Polish Me Pretty is a virtual internet nail salon offering handmade, handcrafted, and reusable nails.
- The founder of Polish Me Pretty is Anoushka Rele.
- They received investment and secured a deal with shark Peyush Bansal on Shark Tank India.
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VIE Stories
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Mahakumbh 2025 : Startup Pavilion to Inspire Schoolchildren and Youth to Explore Entrepreneurship
- A Startup Pavilion at Mahakumbh 2025 will feature 2,000 startups, offering school children and youth a chance to learn about entrepreneurship and interact with successful founders.
- The pavilion, organized by Evolife Limited, aims to provide early exposure to entrepreneurship for schoolchildren and young people.
- The pavilion will host nearly 2,000 startups from across India, supported by incubation centers, and will be open from January 15 to the end of February.
- Renowned figures from the startup world, such as Aman Gupta, Sameer Mehta, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Sanjeev Barnwal, and Kunal Shah, will share their success stories and answer questions from the youth.
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VIE Stories
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The Fourth Episode of Crafting Bharat: Deep Tech with Morphing Machines
- Morphing Machines is building reconfigurable processors that can adapt in real-time to handle different tasks. The chips have the flexibility of an FPGA with the speed and efficiency of an ASIC. This innovation aims to eliminate bottlenecks and democratize computing, making cutting-edge computing accessible for everyone.
- Crafting Bharat: Deep-Tech Edition, powered by Innovation Venture Studio in association with Speciale Invest, BYT Avenue, and Faad Capital, celebrates innovators shaping India's tech landscape.
- Deepak Shapeti, Co-Founder & CEO of Morphing Machines, is interviewed by Nithish Kumar, Investment Analyst at Speciale Invest.
- Shapeti discusses his goal to bridge the growing gap between what devices can do versus what they could do with better integration of hardware and software.
- Shapeti credits his varied experiences, from pharmaceuticals to semiconductors, for giving him an adaptable outlook. He believes learning begins with understanding industry jargon and immersing oneself in criticism.
- Resilience is non-negotiable in entrepreneurship, according to Shapeti. Failure isn't just a possibility, it's a certainty. He views every stumble as an opportunity to refine his approach.
- Morphing Machines' dream is to democratize computing by making advanced, adaptable hardware accessible, bridging the gap between innovation and affordability.
- Crafting Bharat: Deep-Tech Edition brings you inspiring stories of India's most innovative founders who are turning bold ideas into reality and redefining what's possible.
- Follow Crafting Bharat: Deep-Tech Edition on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Startupreporter
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“Fentiro Don’t Drink And Ride Rally” attracts cream of Superbikers
- The second edition of the ‘Fentiro Don’t Drink & Ride Gentlemen Rally’ took place in Mumbai.
- The rally aimed to spread the social message of not drinking and riding.
- Bikers from different brands participated in the rally, which was supported by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
- The rally covered a planned route from Bandra Reclamation Sea Link to the Domestic Airport.
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Blurred Lines – Foram Shah’s Dark Romantic Thriller Redefines Love and Survival
- Foram Shah’s Blurred Lines is a dark romantic thriller set in Bangalore.
- The novel explores the fragile boundaries between love, pain, and survival.
- The story addresses themes of sexual violence, emotional manipulation, and substance abuse.
- Blurred Lines leaves readers questioning the fine line between pleasure and pain.
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Yourstory
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Growth hacks: 10 life facts to embrace for personal growth
- Personal growth is not linear and includes ups, downs, failures, and experiences that shape who we are.
- Embrace the 10 uncomfortable but essential life truths that are the foundation of resilience, personal strength, and lasting success.
- Failure is inevitable, but it can be a valuable opportunity to develop resilience and insight for progress.
- The way you approach life guides your reality, and a positive mindset transforms obstacles into opportunities.
- Stepping out of your comfort zone challenges you to try new things, confront fears, and challenge assumptions for growth.
- Although you can’t control everything, you can control your response to situations by embracing adversity positively.
- Self-doubt is normal, but the ability to keep moving despite doubt differentiates success from failure.
- Small, consistent steps lead to long-term success, be it career goals, building relationships or improving health.
- Everyone experiences setbacks in personal growth, but sharing and learning from others will build your support network and offer invaluable perspectives.
- Prioritize your mental, physical, and emotional health to achieve success as good health is the foundation of everything.
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VIE Stories
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HSN Code 2523 and GST% for Cement
- The HSN Code 2523 is used for Cement, including cement clinkers, whether or not colored.
- The applicable GST rate for cement under HSN Code 2523 is 0%.
- Examples of products under HSN code 2523 include cement clinkers and Portland Pozzolana Cement.
- HSN Code helps in the classification of goods and facilitates GST compliance for businesses.
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