ESPORTS

India gears up to compete in Olympics Esports Games soon

With growing viewership, investment, player base, and appearances at major international tournaments, esports in India is becoming a mainstream sport, with future ambitions to compete in the Olympics Esports Games, industry experts said on Monday. Jul 8, 2024
Putin, Modi

PM Modi on three-day State Visit to Russia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia and Austria. In the first leg of his visit, PM Modi will be in Moscow for the 22nd Annual Summit between India and Russia and before departing he said he was looking forward to meeting President Vladimir Putin. Jul 8, 2024
Nithin Kamath | CEO, Zerodha

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath Recognized in IBT's Top 20 CEOs List for 2024

Nithin Kamath is a prominent figure in the finance industry, celebrated for his transformative role as the CEO of Zerodha, India's largest retail stock brokerage firm. His journey from a trader to an industry disruptor underscores his commitment to democratizing investing and empowering individual investors. Jul 7, 2024
Akhil Gupta | Co-Founder, NoBroker

IBT Awards 2024: NoBroker's Akhil Gupta Among Top 20 CEOs

Akhil Gupta, the Co-Founder of NoBroker, has emerged as a visionary leader in the real estate sector, revolutionizing the way properties are bought, sold, and rented. His journey with NoBroker is a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation. Jul 7, 2024
Falguni Nayar | CEO Nykaa

Nykaa's Falguni Nayar Featured in IBT's Top CEO Awards 2024

In the vibrant world of beauty and cosmetics, Falguni Nayar has emerged as a pioneering force, revolutionizing how Indians shop for beauty products through her visionary leadership at Nykaa. As the CEO and founder, Nayar has not only transformed Nykaa into a leading beauty e-commerce platform but also set new standards for entrepreneurship and female leadership in India. Jul 7, 2024
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn's 'selective politics' on women atrocities

Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi's strong message to SCO

Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its "original goals", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a "decisive response" from the grouping which must "naturally" give priority to combating terrorism and respecting territorial integrity in the region. Jul 4, 2024
Start-up

Mega boost to Indian startup ecosystem; $7bn in H1 2024, domestic funding, demand set to drive growth

Indian startups received nearly $7 billion in funding in the first half of 2024, indicating potential for growth. This growth is driven by domestic funding and demand, similar to the success seen in Silicon Valley and China. The Indian FMCG sector's growth, driven by rural demand and government initiatives, serves as an example of the potential for domestic demand to drive growth in the startup sector. Jul 4, 2024