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Investors Ramp Up Early Forensic Audits to Protect Startup Investments
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Forensic Auditors at Startup Doors as Investors Seek Early Fixes

As a result of the recent wave of well-publicized startup collapses, private investors are calling in forensic auditors earlier on in the investing procedure. By

Is Karnataka losing its manufacturing crown? Once a leader, the state is seeing new-age manufacturers choose neighboring states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Find out why and what Karnataka can do to win them back.
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Karnataka Sputters In Manufacturing Race As Neighboring States Take Lead

Political and business officials claim that Karnataka, which was previously a leader in drawing industrial units, is losing ground to nearby states like Tamil Nadu

Indian startups faced a funding crunch in 2024, but June saw a hopeful uptick. Explore Inc42's "30 Startups To Watch" list featuring innovative ventures driving India's entrepreneurial scene. Learn more and follow Inc42 for the latest startup news!
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Indian Startup Funding Sees Uptick In June 2024

For Indian startups, the first half of 2024 has been particularly difficult. The “capital-starved” ecosystem, as Inc42 describes it, has faced a funding crunch. Still,

Indian banks are struggling with tighter cash conditions, forcing them to borrow more from debt markets. This shift leads to higher borrowing costs, ending an era of easy liquidity. While the HDFC-HDFC Bank merger inflated borrowing figures, the core issue is a cash crunch.
Finance

Banks Feeling The Squeeze: Tighter Cash Conditions Lead To Increased Borrowing

Indian banks are facing a new reality: tighter liquidity. This situation is forcing them to rely more heavily on debt markets to raise funds, resulting

he electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a boom, with sales of passenger EVs jumping 91% and commercial EVs tripling year-on-year (YoY) in FY24. This surge in demand is not just for the finished vehicles, but also for the components that make them run. As a result, a new breed of smaller EV component makers is attracting the attention of venture capital (VC) firms.
Startups

Boom In Electric Vehicles Fuels VC Interest In Smaller Auto Parts Makers

The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a boom, with sales of passenger EVs jumping 91% and commercial EVs tripling year-on-year (YoY) in FY24. This

Pepul, a social media platform focused on positivity and career development, secures $4 million to fuel growth. This investment will enhance Pepul and Workfast.ai, their B2B project management tool.
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Pepul Secures $4 Million In Pre-Series A Funding To Fuel Growth In Positive Social Media And Career Development

Social media platform Pepul Tech Pvt. Ltd. has secured $4 million in pre-Series A funding. This investment will be used to further develop Pepul’s two

Godrej Properties dives into Pune's real estate market with a new ₹1,800 crore project. The mixed-use development in Hinjewadi will offer housing.
Real Estate

Godrej Properties Sets Sights On Pune’s Thriving Market With ₹1,800 Crore Development Project

Leading Indian real estate developer Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL) has revealed intentions to build a new mixed-use complex in Pune. With an expected income of

In today's digital age, content creators are constantly striving to push boundaries and deliver high-quality work. What for those new to the scene?
Opinion

Co-Shooting Spaces: Empowering Creators With Affordability And Innovation

Hubs for Budding Creatives: How Co-Shooting Spaces are Revolutionizing Content Creation Content producers in the current digital era are always trying to push the envelope

In the first half of the calendar year 2024, Indian startups raised a total of $5.3 billion in funding, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.8% from the $5.4 billion raised during the same period in 2023. According to the Inc42 H1 2024 Startup Funding Report, this performance indicates stability in the funding landscape, especially compared to the 10% year-on-year (YoY) decline witnessed in the first half of 2023.
Startups

Indian Startup Funding Remains Steady In H1 2024 At $5.3 Billion

In the first half of the calendar year 2024, Indian startups raised a total of $5.3 billion in funding, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.8%

Natasa Stankovic's Viral Dance Video Sparks Speculation Post Hardik Pandya's T20 Win
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Natasa’s Cryptic Video Goes Viral Following Hardik Pandya’s Emotional Display at T20 World Cup, Fans Express Disappointment

The wife of Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic, has ignited suspicion with a mysterious dance video that went viral after India’s 2024 T20 World