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India is rewriting its seed laws after fifty years and farmers are watching closely
Read the story ↗: India is rewriting its seed laws after fifty years and farmers are watching closelyThe Agriculture Ministry has released the draft Seeds Bill 2025 and is seeking public feedback before finalizing a major regulatory overhaul.
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India’s biggest broker is quietly funding the backbone of global open source
Read the story ↗: India’s biggest broker is quietly funding the backbone of global open sourceZerodha’s FLOSS fund is redefining how Indian companies support the digital infrastructure the world depends on.
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India launches single-window startup loan system to ease credit access
Read the story ↗: India launches single-window startup loan system to ease credit accessThe Finance Ministry’s new Startup Common Application Journey on the Jan Sammanarth Portal aims to simplify how entrepreneurs apply for and track credit.
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Could a BRICS revival reopen India’s door to Chinese tech?
Read the story ↗: Could a BRICS revival reopen India’s door to Chinese tech?With improving Indo-China ties and a stronger BRICS alliance, the question resurfaces: is India ready to let Chinese products and apps back in?
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Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s performance-based pay plan. Now comes the test.
Read the story ↗: Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s performance-based pay plan. Now comes the test.The ten-year stock award ties Musk’s compensation to Tesla’s valuation and operating milestones.
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India’s urban traffic mess needs more than bike taxis, it needs partnerships
Read the story ↗: India’s urban traffic mess needs more than bike taxis, it needs partnershipsAs Bengaluru battles congestion and bike taxi bans, new policy signals in Maharashtra hint at a bigger rethink for India’s urban mobility future.
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India’s AI investments hit record highs but the real struggle is scaling innovation
Read the story ↗: India’s AI investments hit record highs but the real struggle is scaling innovationKyndryl’s 2025 Readiness Report shows India’s AI spending is up 37 percent, but most enterprises remain stuck in pilot projects as pressure mounts to prove real…
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From hype to help: how these 11 incubators are rebuilding India’s startups
Read the story ↗: From hype to help: how these 11 incubators are rebuilding India’s startupsAs funding cools and valuations normalize, government-backed incubators are quietly shaping the next chapter of India’s startup story, one focused on sustainability, innovation, and meaningful impact.
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India’s deep tech dream just got an $850 million upgrade with Nvidia on board
Read the story ↗: India’s deep tech dream just got an $850 million upgrade with Nvidia on boardNvidia joins a growing coalition of investors backing India’s high-impact deep tech startups with $850 million in new commitments.
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India’s Innovation Engine Races Ahead, but the Battle for IP Ownership Intensifies
Read the story ↗: India’s Innovation Engine Races Ahead, but the Battle for IP Ownership IntensifiesAs global capability centres and AI firms expand, experts warn that India must retain intellectual property value to secure its innovation dividend.