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[aanand krishnan @KrishnanAanand]

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[YourStory @YourStoryCo]

Taking to X, Union Minister @PiyushGoyal shared that India has now surpassed 2 lakh government-recognised startups, with over 44,000 new entities recognised in 2025 alone—the highest annual addition since the inception of the @startupindia initiative.

Highlighting inclusivity, nearly 48% of these startups have at least one woman director or partner, and collectively, they have created over 21 lakh direct jobs.

According to the tweet, the achievement has been supported by:
- ₹25,320+ crore invested in 1,350+ startups through Alternative Investment Funds under the Fund of Funds for Startups Scheme.
- ₹775+ crore disbursed under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups.
- Over ₹585 crore approved for 3,200+ startups via the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.
- 16,400+ new patent applications filed by startups
- 34,800+ recognised startups onboarded on @GeM_India

Goyal added that Prime Minister @narendramodi’s push for an #Aatmanirbhar #ViksitBharat has inspired entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators, and that this momentum will continue to drive growth, opportunities, and prosperity in the coming year.

#StartupIndia #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #JobCreation

[Shradha Sharma @SharmaShradha]

Sir, @narendramodi thank you for calling this out, in Bihar, the youths frm 38 districts have submitted 25,000 innovative ideas and we are recognising and enabling them with the “Bihar Idea Festival” with minister @mishranitish and the Department of industries, Bihar 🙏 #JaiHind
More here https://t.co/z1kzDjmZUq

[The CapTable @thecaptableco]

🆕💸 In 2024, India topped #finance app downloads ⬇️ globally, with time spent on these apps hitting a staggering 𝟔.𝟕𝟕 𝐁𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬, revealed data from Sensor Tower.
Across payments, lending, stockbroking, crypto, personal finance, etc—Indians clocked 𝟏.𝟕 𝐁𝐧 downloads📲

[The CapTable @thecaptableco]

The alliance reshaping India's gig economy
As delivery capacity and speed becomes a critical differentiator in India’s e-commerce wars, third-part logistics (3PL) companies like LoadShare and Rapido have emerged as kingmakers.
A thread 🧵

[The CapTable @thecaptableco]

🚨🦄 What’s in store for 2025?

While 2024 was the year of VC-backed IPOs, late-stage funding in the private market is expected to trickle back. Here's a breakdown of what lies ahead for India’s startup ecosystem: 🧵👇

[The CapTable @thecaptableco]

Showering rich praise on Indian entrepreneurs, from Ola's @bhash to others, Sama thinks Indian founders have a lot more humility even when they're approaching billionaire status. "I saw less of that in the Valley than I did in India," he tells @thecaptableco

[Jarshad NK @jarshadnk]

Started @alok_sama's 'The Money Trap' and I'm impressed by the stellar writing! Makes @Mittermaniac's interview with him even more fascinating —so much to learn from his views across topics, from his SoftBank experience to India's evolving investment landscape. Great insights throughout.

[The CapTable @thecaptableco]

🚨 New year, and a new edition of 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝑻𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 is here!
We spoke to @alok_sama, the high-profile ex-President & CFO at SoftBank, whose dealmaking years w/ the Group's maverick head Masa Son are the subject of a new book. But there's a lot more to him🧵

[Chief Secretary, Assam @CSAssam_]

Delighted to announce the signing of an MoU today between @YourStoryCo Media and AIIDC, on behalf of the Industries, Commerce, and PE Department. Signed in the presence of Shri @uday_praveen, Managing Director of AIIDC and Smt. @SharmaShradha, CEO of YourStory Media, and senior government officials, marks a strategic step towards strengthening Assam's startup ecosystem.

The partnership will drive key initiatives such as #AssamSparks, connecting MSMEs and startups with ecosystem stakeholders, and #AssamStory, a platform to showcase Assamese entrepreneurs at national and international forums. It will include workshops and training programs to empower youth and women entrepreneurs, networking opportunities to connect them with investors and mentors, and media promotion to showcase Assam’s initiatives on digital platforms.

This collaboration is set to boost innovation, expand market access, and unlock funding opportunities, reinforcing Assam’s position as a thriving startup hub.

@CMOfficeAssam
@BimalBorah119

[YourStory @YourStoryCo]

1/ AI is taking over functions like content creation, design, and customer service. Is your job safe?

Discover the roles that might soon be obsolete.

#AI #FutureOfWork #TechTakeover #JobSecurity

@ChatGPTapp @character_ai @janitoraicom @TheQuillBot @copy_ai @jasper @WriteSonic @novelaiofficial @magicaltome @capcutapp @runwayml @midjourney @craiyonAI @leonardoai

[Shradha Sharma @SharmaShradha]

Mohd Zaki Imam started “Imzak Organics” (🐝Probiotic honey based products) with Rs. 12,000 in Patna.

🍯Now clocks Rs. 52 lakh of revenue within 2 years and ✈️exporting globally.

🕌Masjid Trust offered him 2,000 sq fr land to setup factory and expand.

#MondayMotivation

[Shradha Sharma @SharmaShradha]

For 20 lakh students
Solve this👇

[Nikhil Patwardhan @patwardhannn]

Back to the grind after a small break. But @thecaptableco did some very interesting stories last week.

Here's a quick recap

@SharmaShradha @jarshadnk @Mittermaniac @prnvbal @CatizenKane

[Pramod Varma @pramodkvarma]

Thank you @SharmaShradha for hosting me, thoroughly enjoyed the conversation!

[YourStory @YourStoryCo]

1/ @DrSJaishankar says that every Indian should care about foreign policy because every decision has an impact on their lives. He tells @SharmaShradha in an interview that foreign policy impacts prices and availability of essentials.

[YourStory @YourStoryCo]

It's time to build India's emerging tech future 🚀

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Register now: https://t.co/1UxTAU6s8A

@Krutrim @bhash

[The CapTable @thecaptableco]

🆕#TheCrux this week looks at the latest trends in India's app economy 📲

In 2023, Indians spent a whopping 1.13 trillion hours on mobile apps—the highest globally. It also recorded the 2nd highest app downloads, only behind China.

But 🇮🇳 continued to lag in app spends 🧵👇

[aanand krishnan @KrishnanAanand]

@thecaptableco It's strange how people in India download so many apps but don't spend much on them. Maybe it's time to think of new ways to make money from these users.

[aanand krishnan @KrishnanAanand]

@thecaptableco @Tyagi0G A decrease in marketing spend but still achieving a 16% revenue growth? Cars24 really shows how to optimize resources effectively. 💡📊