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In response to rising competition in the discount broking industry, industry leader Zerodha has unveiled new strategies to bring back consumer interest. New customers are no longer charged account maintenance fees (AMC) for the first year of service as of June 1st, according to the firm. It has also started giving back the money that customers paid to have their current stock...

India's biofuel industry is emerging as a key pillar of the country's energy transition strategy. Driven by ethanol blending mandates, industrial decarbonization goals, and growing concerns around energy security, the Indian biofuels market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 10% through 2030. Government initiatives targeting 20% ethanol blending and increa...

The educational technology company PhysicsWallah announced on June 4 that it will be leaving the student loan industry and instead forming partnerships with non-bank financial companies (NBFCs). This follows the firm's previous statement that it will enhance its wholly-owned subsidiary, FinZ Finance Private Limited, with an equity injection of INR 120 crore.

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In today’s fast-changing and highly competitive environment, students need more than academic knowledge to stand out. Practical exposure, leadership abilities, and meaningful connections play a major role in shaping successful careers. The Campus Ambassador Internship Program by the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay, gives students an opportunity to develop these ski...

Wednesday, 4 June 2026, was a strong day for Indian startup funding, with over $68 million raised across quick commerce, enterprise AI video, social fintech, health food, and natural sweeteners. The day's headline raise was FirstClub's $55 million Series B led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, taking its total funding to $86 million in under two years.

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