Author: Sarfraz Khan

From spoiled meat to smart logistics, how one founder is redefining food delivery in India.

Anshu TiwaryTyagi built Global Speakers Talk to amplify unheard voices. From zero resources to a global platform, GST now supports speakers worldwide through summits and storytelling. Her journey proves: when no one gives you a stage, you build your own.

ARCHFILTER's design philosophy combines ancient Vastu with modern modelling.

A Change Engine report states 80% of India's top "nonprofit unicorns" achieve large-scale impact via government partnerships. These organizations, reaching 1M+ people, use government for policy, budget, & infra. The study shows partnerships are accessible, proving government collaboration is key for societal change.

A Korn Ferry study highlights CEO succession as boards' top priority globally, driven by rising disruption. 83% of chairs see it as a strategic imperative, emphasizing high-trust boards, diverse skills (digital, cultural), strong risk management, and tech readiness for future leadership in complex times.

Indian startups are gearing up for a significant D-Street push, aiming to raise over ₹18,000 crore via IPOs. This surge includes major players like Pine Labs, Shadowfax, Urban Company, Shiprocket, and Wakefit. Driven by scaling and a new focus on profitability, these listings reflect growing confidence in public markets and mark a maturing phase for India's startup ecosystem.

Pine Labs, the fintech giant preparing for an IPO, is set to appoint Sameer Kamath, Avendus Capital's Group CFO, as its new CFO. This strategic hire strengthens its leadership ahead of the anticipated ₹2,600 crore public listing, aiming for a $4.5-5 billion valuation. Kamath's vast experience is crucial for this pre-IPO phase.

DoT Secretary Neeraj Mittal calls for more telecom unicorns in India, backed by the new ₹1 lakh crore RDI scheme. He highlights India's vast digital user base and government support through initiatives like TTDF and "Samarth" incubation. This push aims to foster innovation, reduce import reliance, and position India as a global telecom leader.

India is strongly pushing for zero tariffs on labor-intensive exports like garments and footwear in its FTA talks with the US, according to GTRI. This demand is a strategic blend of economic growth (boosting MSMEs, employment) and domestic politics (making the deal "sellable"). The US is reluctant to reciprocate fully, raising concerns of an imbalanced trade agreement.

Dr. Geetpriya Kaur blends pathology and radiology to deliver accurate, timely oral diagnostics via Paradise Diagnostics.

Odoo Community Days India 2025 (Aug 13-14, Gandhinagar) will be a key tech event, showcasing Odoo's integrated open-source platform. Businesses can explore live demos, expert sessions, Odoo 19 features, and network. It's designed to help companies streamline operations and achieve clarity with unified business systems.

RegTech startup Zango AI emerged from stealth, securing $4.8M in seed funding led by Nexus Venture Partners. Founded by Ritesh Singhania and Shashank Agarwal, Zango AI uses regulation-specific LLMs to automate financial compliance for banks and fintechs, aiming to revolutionize GRC with its AI-native platform and human-in-the-loop approach.