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Heard of Proptech yet? The real estate buzzword is back in the news but with heightened relevance this time. It stands for all the companies that are taking on the real estate industry to make it better, spurred by an ever-changing digital landscape and new consumption patterns. It is still a new trend in India, and its scope will surely evolve as time goes by. In the existing real estate, numerous startups are lined up to eliminate and replace industry professionals. In new construction on the other hand, startups mostly operate as middlemen or as suppliers of hi-tech tools for developers.…
It is indeed a bliss of pride to see Indian’s rocking the world as leaders. Manoj Soni’s venture Harmonizer Solutions is ruling with technology. It is a knowledge-based organization taking power solution to Next level in India, Canada, Singapore, and UAE – headed by an India-origin leader who is a big ace in offering Patented Products, with customization as a core competence. Funded by former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev, the company is developing energy-efficient solutions based on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things technology. Around 14 patents, disruptive tech-enabled flagship offerings, investment from the one and only Kapil…
Our generation today is more hardworking than the older generation. We believe in working smartly instead of working hard. Many start-ups run successfully in the market and new start-ups continue to emerge every day. But not everyone has the power to understand the colour of the market and it will fade with time. While there are some people who achieve a new place with their hard work and intelligence. Today’s story Founder and CEO of NE-TAXI Custom Chhetri Has started his business in the second year of college. Rivaz was born in Gangtok, Sikkim in 1994. He graduated in forestry…
At this point, there’s hardly anyone on this entire planet that doesn’t know about or fear the deadly killer that coronavirus is. We constantly see how much loss and suffering it is causing worldwide on news channels all day. At this point, everyone is questioning whether or not to take a breath as we all are at risk of infection. But we will not go into details about the virus, as we are sure you are already up to date on everything that is to know about the virus. Instead what we are going to focus on is some other…
The rapid expansion of the financial technology sector means there are more fintech marketing campaigns than ever to study and more competition to stand out from. It’s easy to see why fintech marketers might get overwhelmed. What better way to cut through the noise and reach new customers, then, than to find out which strategies fintech experts recommend as we head into 2025? We sat down with several financial industry thought leaders to find out their strategic views ahead of a crucial new year. Here’s what they have to say about the fintech marketing strategies that will matter over the next 12…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) wields a crucial tool to manage the Indian financial system: the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR). This ratio dictates a minimum percentage of a bank’s deposits (Net Demand and Time Liabilities, or NDTL) that must be held in highly liquid assets like cash, gold, or government securities. Unlike the deposited with the RBI, SLR assets are managed by the banks themselves. The current SLR in India stands at 18%. How the SLR Functions Banks are mandated to maintain a specific portion of their NDTL in readily available assets by the end of each business day. The SLR…
With just five years left to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the UN 2030 Agenda, the world is at a crossroads for tackling the climate crisis, inequality and poverty. Despite the turmoil in the development sector and the world around us, this impending deadline should not be overlooked — and the importance of these goals to young people and future generations should not be overshadowed. According to the United Nations, the global youth population will grow by more than 78 million between 2021 and 2030, with low-income countries accounting for almost half of that increase. As this population grows in number, young people are becoming…
Startups operating at the nexus of climate and agriculture in Africa have attracted just over $1 billion in venture funding over the past decade, according to data from AgBase (a business intelligence platform hosted by Briter providing real-time insights on AgTech and FoodTech in emerging markets). This represents nearly two-thirds of all capital flowing to AgTech ventures, and just under one-quarter of the continent’s ClimateTech funding. However, the report by Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) shows that venture funding accounts for just a modest amount of total climate financing for agri-food systems in Africa — far below what’s needed to help close the estimated global…
Leveraging YouTube influencers is a powerful marketing strategy for organisations seeking global sales and brand recognition. It is hard to argue with the notion that YouTube has become, after Google, the most essential and extensive search engine available today. As such, businesses must include a to leverage the platform’s reach and ubiquity. Even if your micro or small business lacks the internal capacity, equipment and know-how to create imaginative, well-crafted, compelling videos, you can engage the expertise of third parties like Influencers. Influencers One of the most effective ways of creating and implementing an effective YouTube campaign to expand into new…
Innovation hubs have become crucial support systems for entrepreneurs, providing the resources to turn ideas into impactful ventures. The shared resources provided by such hubs usually include cutting-edge technology, networks, and collaborative environments. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, 88% of entrepreneurs believe that access to networks and mentorship is crucial to their success, yet only about 33% feel they need more access to these resources. One way to bridge this gap is to work in a co-working space, such as an innovation hub. These exciting centers of entrepreneurial activity support their tenants by providing them with the tools, connections, and…