Ambition Without Limits: How Abhay Agarwal Sees India Becoming the Startup Capital of the World
In an insightful conversation with Indian Startup Times, Abhay Agarwal looked back on more than three decades of investment experience across global financial institutions, public markets, and India’s fast-expanding startup ecosystem — a journey that shaped Piper Serica into one of the most focused growth-stage venture investing platforms in the country. Abhay’s career began at […]
VENTURETHON-2025 concludes at GLA University, Mathura with 13 startup pitches, high-impact mentoring, and investor interactions
SPARKL – GLA Technology Business Incubator, in collaboration with Easy Knowledge Club and MeitY Startup Hub, successfully hosted VENTURETHON-2025: Think. Build. Pitch, a two-day entrepreneurship festival that brought together student innovators, early-stage founders, mentors, and investors from across the region. The event showcased the 12th edition of Fund My Venture, the flagship investor–startup pitching platform […]
From Branded Content to Consumer Loyalty: The Multifaceted Journey of Mallika Nath Handa
In today’s fast-evolving media environment, few professionals have navigated the industry’s shifts as dynamically as Ms Mallika Nath Handa. With a career spanning top media houses like Star TV, NDTV, and Times Internet, and impactful leadership roles at Zomato and now Network18, Mallika represents a generation of media leaders who blend creativity with problem-solving and data with storytelling. In this […]
All Smartphones in India Must Come Preloaded with Govt’s Anti-Fraud App Sanchar Saathi
India’s telecom ministry has issued a directive requiring the government’s cyber safety application, Sanchar Saathi, to be pre-installed on every new smartphone sold in the country. The order, dated November 28, instructs major phone manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi, to complete the implementation within 90 days. For devices already in distribution, companies […]
Elon Musk Joins Nikhil Kamath on ‘People by WTF’ to Talk AI, Money, X, The Matrix & More
National, India, Sunday, November 30, 2025: In one of the most expansive and unexpectedly humorous conversations of the year, entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath sat down with Elon Musk for a marathon discussion spanning X (formerly Twitter), AI, the future of content, money energy, Starlink, friendship, tariffs, kids, DOGE, immigration, philanthropy and even whether live events are […]
The A-List 100: Marketing Leaders Powering Discovery and Fulfilment Platforms
Introduction In today’s experience-driven digital landscape, discovery and fulfilment platforms have become the heartbeat of how India explores, shops, and engages with brands. Behind this shift is a remarkable community of marketing leaders whose vision shapes culture, influences behaviour, and powers the seamless journeys consumers now expect. The A-List 100: Marketing Leaders Powering Discovery and […]
A Journey Rooted in Trust and Belief — Mr. Jaideep Mehta on Indian Innovation
In a recent engaging conversation with Indian Startup Times, seasoned angel investor Jaideep Mehta opened up about his journey from a technology enthusiast to a prominent early-stage investor, his approach to picking startups, and his outlook on emerging technology sectors like AI, climate tech, and space tech. Early Beginnings and Learning the Ropes Jaideep began […]
Designing the Future: Nisha Khatri’s Vision for Libas and New-Age Storytelling
Introduction In the vibrant expanse of India’s fashion and lifestyle landscape, few storytellers shine as brightly as Ms. Nisha Khatri, Head of Marketing at Libas. In a candid conversation with Indian Startup Times, Nisha offers rare insights into her career journey, her marketing philosophy, and the ways she has helped shape Libas into a beacon […]
Inside HealthMitra’s Rise: Michael Nazareth on Building India’s Next Big Preventive Healthcare Movement
Introduction Preventive healthcare in India is undergoing a profound transformation—driven by digital adoption, rising awareness, and the need for accessible services across demographics. At the forefront of this shift is HealthMitra, a rapidly growing healthcare service platform bridging the gap between patients and essential care. In this exclusive conversation with Indian Startup Times, Michael Nazareth, […]
Clothing-Care Startup Iztri Secures $180K Pre-Seed Funding from AJVC
Bengaluru-based clothing-care startup Iztri has successfully raised Rs 1.5 crore ($180K) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment comes from AJVC, led by Aviral Bhatnagar. Plans for Expansion and Tech Development Iztri, co-founded by Rohit Ramesh and Ankit Choudhary, plans to strategically deploy the capital to: Expand its network across Bengaluru. Strengthen its technology and […]
