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Before Mumbai’s food scene was dotted with trendy cafés and fusion diners, there was Swati Snacks — a humble eatery serving traditional Gujarati dishes with homemade warmth. Under the visionary leadership of Asha Jhaveri, this family-run venture evolved from a small snack counter into one of India’s most iconic vegetarian restaurants, blending authenticity with innovation…
In a significant step toward accelerating India’s clean energy transition, ChemVolt Global, a next-generation battery and storage technology firm, has raised $20 million in fresh funding while forming a strategic partnership with Europe’s ElevenEs, a pioneer in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells. The collaboration aims to enhance energy storage efficiency and reduce renewable integration…
In India’s innovation cauldron, where 195,065 DPIIT-recognized startups chase a $20 billion funding pie amid a 23% dip to $7.7 billion in 9M 2025, open data emerges as the unsung hero—unlocking datasets for AI, agritech, and healthtech breakthroughs that could add $450-500 billion to GDP by 2025, per Nasscom. Initiatives like the Open Government Data…
In the fast-evolving world of blockchain, Polygon has emerged as one of India’s most successful and globally impactful Web3 companies. Founded in 2017 by Sandeep Nailwal, Jaynti Kanani, and Anurag Arjun, Polygon set out to solve a critical challenge facing blockchain technology — Ethereum’s scalability problem. Ethereum, while powerful, struggled with high transaction costs and…
In the fast-evolving landscape of Indian entrepreneurship, networks and mentorship are emerging as vital levers that separate thriving ventures from those that simply fade. With India now recognised as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, having over 157,000 recognised startups under Startup India, the question is not just about access to funding — it’s about access…
Pallavi Utagi, a 29-year-old mother from Pune, faced a challenge that every parent knows too well — the discomfort and waste of disposable diapers. Concerned by their chemical content and environmental impact, she decided to find a better solution. With just ₹2 lakh from her savings, she founded SuperBottoms, a brand that would go on…
By Mr. Mahesh Kudav In India’s fast-evolving industrial landscape, workplace safety is often viewed as a regulatory checkbox — a necessary cost to avoid penalties or meet audit requirements. Yet, forward-looking companies are beginning to recognise that safety is far more than just compliance. It is a strategic investment that directly impacts productivity, workforce morale,…
Makineni Basavapunnaiah (1914–1992), fondly known as MB, was a pivotal figure in the Indian Communist movement. A member of the first Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], he played an instrumental role in shaping the party’s ideology and strategy during its formative years. Early Life and Political Awakening Born on December 14,…
The Hyderabad Metro Rail, a cornerstone of the city’s public transport infrastructure since its partial launch in 2017, is undergoing a significant ownership shift as the Telangana government assumes full control of Phase 1 operations from Larsen & Toubro (L&T). This move, finalized in late September, comes at a time when the system grapples with…
Republic Business, one of India’s leading startup media platforms, has officially partnered with Favcy as an Ecosystem Partner for its flagship initiative — the 1to10 Accelerator Program. The accelerator is designed to support revenue-generating startups in scaling from early traction to meaningful growth with the right mix of funding, mentorship, and national media visibility. This collaboration marks a milestone in…