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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar will launch its transformative 100CUBE Startup initiative on February 11 at its research and entrepreneurship park, institute director Shreepad Karmalkar said here on Monday. This initiative aims to create 100 startups, each with a valuation of Rs 100 crore, by the 100th anniversary of Odisha s formation in 2036, Karmalkar said.

In the heart of India s pharma and healthcare landscape, a silent revolution is taking place one fuelled not only by groundbreaking medical advancements but also by a fundamental shift in how work is approached. The fusion of technology and flexible work models is shaping a new era in patient care, one where empowerment and innovation go hand in hand.

The letter, however, has garnered a lukewarm response from the wider Indian fintech and startup ecosystem. At least four founders Moneycontrol spoke to said they opted to stay away as they saw this as a Paytm specific issue and didn’t want to rub the regulator the wrong way.

How D2C Brands are Planning to Drive Sales This Festive Season The longest festive season in India, which begins from midSeptember and stretches till midNovember, is currently underway. The brands are seeing a steep rise in positive sentiments in product adoption as the latent need to get together and celebrate what was significantly subdued due to the pandemic.

River, a newage electric vehicle (EV) startup, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, Japan. This round also saw participation from existing investors such as the Al Futtaim Group, Lower carbon Capital, Toyota Ventures, and Maniv Mobility, the company said in a statement.

River, a newage electric vehicle (EV) startup, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, Japan. This round also saw participation from existing investors such as the Al Futtaim Group, Lower carbon Capital, Toyota Ventures, and Maniv Mobility, the company said in a statement.

River, a newage electric vehicle (EV) startup, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, Japan. This round also saw participation from existing investors such as the Al Futtaim Group, Lower carbon Capital, Toyota Ventures, and Maniv Mobility, the company said in a statement.

Yamaha Motor has announced its recent investment in River, an Indian startup manufacturing electric scooters. River has emerged as a significant player in India s electric scooter market, establishing itself with quality and stylish offerings through its subsidiary, River Mobility Private Limited in Bengaluru.

In 2022, Yamaha Motors s leasing arm Moto Business Service India (MBSI) forayed into the two-wheeler EV segment by partnering with Hyderabad based startup Only Electriq Solutions. The Tokyo based automobile giant has already invested in a clutch of Indian startups including CredR, Royal Brothers, Rapido, and Drivezy, among others.

Electric Scooter Startup River Secures $40M, Total Funding Touches Whopping Rs 565 Crore Bengaluru 06February2024 River Cofounders, Aravind Mani (Left) and Vipin George River, a Bengaluru based startup building multiutility electric scooters, has announced a $40 million (335 INR Crores) Series B led by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.