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Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder and CEO of Paytm, aspires to build India's first $100 billion company. Despite challenging economic conditions, Sharma emphasizes the need for true entrepreneurial spirit, which persists beyond external pressures like market fluctuations and investor sentiment. He believes that Indian companies must focus on solutions tailored for the local market, which cannot be easily replicated by global competitors. Sharma's vision for Paytm includes extensive use cases across everyday transactions, aiming to transform it into a ubiquitous financial service platform. For more details, check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/exWPe_Uq

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Dialing out of hard phones to prospects in India? That’s why we built the India Dialer. ✅ Call using Indian ‘From’ numbers ✅ One-click dialing — no more manual dialing; get straight to the conversation. ✅ AI Insights— Let AI detect topics and outcomes, summarize calls for you and identify next steps ✅ Track outbound performance— report on call volume, connect rate and outcomes ✅ Native CRM Integrations—all call activity, outcomes and notes are logged automatically With Klenty’s India Dialer, you’ll connect with more prospects and create more opportunities. Dialing into India? Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3ZXiTJL #indiadialer #salesdialer #sales #b2bsales #salesprospecting #outboundsales #indiadialing #twilio #klenty #SDR #salesengagement

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Reliance Retail is paving the way for the future of retail with its unique blend of digital and physical strategies. "Digital and new commerce contributed 17% to Reliance Retail’s total revenues in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year 2024-25 (FY25)."- Inc42 Media Here’s how: JioMart Digital: Scaling up quick commerce by utilizing its vast store network to deliver faster. AJIO.com: Added over 18 lakh new customers, with electronics sales driving a 2X increase in average order value. JioCinema: Doubled its paid subscriber base, thanks to affordable subscription plans. Despite a 3.5% YoY decline in operating revenue, Reliance Retail posted 4.6% growth in net profit, reflecting the strength of its omnichannel strategy. The company’s ability to adapt to a changing landscape while maintaining customer focus is key to its success. As the lines between physical and digital blur, are we ready to embrace this future of retail together? #retail #omnichannel #reliance #jio #jiomart #technews #business #strategy

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Eternal source of confusion in India SaaS. Terms like SMB, mid-market and enterprise are used pretty casually. Putting out a version here and inviting opinions from founders & investors on how they see the breakpoints between segments. US: SMB (upto $250mm in annual revenue), mid-market/commercial ($250mm-$1B), enterprise ($1B+). India: S (upto 10cr), MB (upto 250cr/$30mm in annual revenue), mid-market (250cr-1000cr, upto $150mm), enterprise (1000cr+/$150mm+) (note the breakpoints between segments are much lower in India and not comparable to the US)

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~ As India Inc marches ahead with unprecedented momentum and renewed vigour after the successfully concluded national elections, Steel industry is expected to play a pivotal role.. It’s very humbling to hear our customers talk about how #bizongo is leading with Technology to reduce raw material sourcing cost, secure the best credit options from 30+ financial institutions, and provide real-time visibility & predictability of order delivery through an intuitive mobile App.. A lot of this is unprecedented in the Steel industry.. https://lnkd.in/gbNt4Tzj

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The just-concluded Lok Sabha election of 2024 in India has indeed produced surprising results, reflecting the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of Indian politics. Here are a few key takeaways from the election: Shift in Political Landscape: The election results have indicated a significant shift in the political landscape of India. Whether it’s the emergence of new political players or the resurgence of regional parties, the electorate has shown a diverse and varied political preference. Performance of Major Parties: The performance of major political parties, particularly the BJP and Congress, has shown some unexpected trends. Analyzing the reasons behind the success or failure of these parties in various states will provide deeper insights into voter behavior and preferences. Role of Regional Parties: Regional parties have played a crucial role in this election, highlighting the importance of local issues and regional leadership. Their influence underscores the complexity and diversity of Indian politics, where national issues are often intertwined with local concerns. Impact of Social Media and Technology: The use of social media and digital platforms has been unprecedented in this election. It has transformed the way campaigns are conducted and has significantly influenced voter opinions. The role of technology in shaping political narratives cannot be understated. Economic and Social Issues: Economic performance, unemployment, agricultural distress, and social issues like education and healthcare have been pivotal in shaping voter decisions. The election results are a reflection of the electorate's response to how these issues have been handled by the incumbent government. Youth and First-Time Voters: The participation of young and first-time voters has been a game-changer in this election. Their priorities and aspirations have significantly impacted the results, indicating a shift towards more progressive and development-oriented politics. Coalition Dynamics: The post-election coalition dynamics will be interesting to watch. The formation of alliances and the negotiation of power-sharing arrangements will play a crucial role in the stability and functionality of the next government. Future Implications: The results of this election will have long-term implications for Indian politics. It will influence policy directions, governance styles, and the overall political discourse in the country. In conclusion, the 2024 Lok Sabha election has been a landmark event, full of surprises and significant political shifts. It has underscored the vibrancy of Indian democracy and the complex interplay of various factors that influence electoral outcomes. As analysts and citizens, it will be important to closely observe the unfolding political developments and their impact on India's future.

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First-time #entrepreneurs #startups, your Journey Inspires us! Are you aware Why You Are Unable to Grow Your Business. Many people are still unaware of your Existence and unique offerings Deepak Bajaj is on Mission 10K Your Startup has a Purpose and Lets work together to elevate your Purpose. What You Achieve •                World Should Know about Your Existence •                Tell Your Purpose & What Problem You Solve •                Become a Role Model for Aspiring Entrepreneurs If You Believe, Your Idea can make an #IMPACT to the World, I Invite you to Share the Stage with Me. Nominate Yourself (Link in First Comment) #firsttimeentrepreneur #entrepreneurship #valuesellertalks #inspiration #vodcast #podcast #existence

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India’s SaaS market is set to double and reach a massive $50 Bn of ARR by 2030 – but serial entrepreneur Saket Dandotia sees a gap in the bustling market 💡👇 His belief stems from a very Indian problem. For instance, India mints a whopping 1.5 Mn engineers each year on average. And while the likes of Asana or Slack are great for general task management and communication, they fail to deliver the same efficiency for code development and software processes, which are more technical in nature.   An engineer himself, Dandotia has been an entrepreneur since 2012 – and during his 12+ years at the helm of Linkites Infotech, he saw that collaboration tools were not ideal or seamless for software development workflows. He deduced that a solution would require bringing multiple tools to a single platform, which doesn’t exist. And voila – Onetab was born! Founded in November 2023 by him along with sonal Dandotia & Alok Patil – OneTab is a one-stop SaaS product that allows organisations to simplify software project management, primarily by integrating multiple apps for development and engineering teams. What sets it apart? It’s AI-powered intelligence, which gives project managers a better understanding of the time for any project – giving OneTab an edge over Asana, where deadlines are typically manually imputed.  This fresh approach seems to be working. OneTab's current clientele includes established names like Comcast and Elevate, with giants like Wipro and TCS reportedly in talks to bring it to their developer teams The company aims to close the current fiscal year with a revenue of $7 Mn. Dive deeper into their journey here: https://4-2.co/3wKEnxd #startup #SaaS #growth

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SCAT India TradeShow provides a platform for connecting with key stakeholders and enables businesses to leverage this booming market effectively. India is now the world's second-largest consumer of #internet data and broadband users, driven by pandemic-related growth. This surge has significantly increased the demand for fiber optic, cable, broadband, and satellite services.  SCAT India TradeShow (Smart Connectivity and Advanced Technology) has been instrumental in organising conferences that focus on transforming broadcast media in the digital age. This year’s event will showcase insightful panel discussions and several fireside chats, focusing on the future of interconnection platforms and the evolving role of ISPs in today’s #digital landscape—a timely and essential topic in our fast-changing industry. I am glad to be a part of the #Firesidechat with Dr Atul Madhavrao Naik Director at Aeon Communication Pvt. Ltd. a visionary leader in the tech industry, is renowned for his insightful ideas and innovative approach to solving industry challenges Event Details: • #Date: 17 October 2024   • #Venue: Jasmine Hall, 3rd Floor, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai • #Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM #Session Highlights: • Discover how interconnections drive innovation within the tech industry, enabling seamless communication and collaboration. • Learn about the transformative impact of #interconnection on businesses and how it contributes to value creation in the tech space. Claim your spot— join the excitement! Looking forward to seeing you there! 🔗 View the full conference schedule: https://lnkd.in/g7G-qVTW 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g9RnRbzk #SCATIndia2024 #NetworkInfrastructure #DigitalInterconnection #ISPEvolution #FutureOfConnectivity #Firesidechat #digitalacceleration #NextGen #Discussions

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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to siliconindia for featuring us, in a recent post, on "How to Get Assured Allotment in SME IPO." Your recognition means a lot to us and motivates us in providing valuable insights and solutions for investors. 🚀 We appreciate the opportunity and contribute to the discussion on SME investments. 🤝 We appreciate the opportunity to share our story with your esteemed readers. Thank you for recognizing our efforts and providing a platform to showcase our vision. #planify #smeipo #SmallandMediumEnterprises #MicroEnterprises #MudraScheme #RetailInvestor #MSME

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Customer engagement platform Exotel witnessed a 2.5X increase in its net loss in the financial year ended March 31, 2023. The Bengaluru-based startup’s net loss surged 157% to INR 109.4 Cr in the financial year 2022-23 (FY23) from INR 42.6 Cr in the previous fiscal year👇 Exotel’s operating revenue increased 32% to INR 419.5 Cr from INR 318 Cr in FY22. Including other income, total revenue grew 36% to INR 446.6 Cr from INR 328.4 Cr in the previous fiscal. Founded by Shivakumar Ganesan, Ishwar Sridharan, Siddharth Ramesh and Vijay Sharma in 2011, Exotel is a cloud telephony platform that provides APIs for voice, messages and user verification services over voice telephony or internet communications. 📎 To read more in detail, click here: https://lnkd.in/geU94pBR #news #financials #revenue #business

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Exotel's 2.5X increase in net loss is significant. This calls for a deeper analysis of their expenditure management. Despite the loss, a 32% rise in operating revenue is promising. Suggestion: Focus on cost optimization strategies to mitigate losses. Cloud telephony is growing; investing in innovative solutions can enhance customer engagement. According to a 2022 Gartner report, effective cost management can improve profitability by up to 30%. Leveraging such strategies could steer Exotel towards a healthier financial trajectory.

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Meet the man who shared a house with 60 people before building India's third-largest bank worth 3.62 Lakh CR. 1. Born into a 60-member Gujarati joint family, Uday Kotak used to stay in a single house with his family, who shared one kitchen. He worked hard and studied master's at the University of Mumbai. After college, he had a job with a top MNC, but he had other plans. 🤔 2. He started working in his family's cotton fabrication business. The work was great, but there were only 16 shareholders. Decision-making took a long time, and Uday got frustrated. He wanted something where he would be the sole decision-maker. And then he had an idea. 💡 3. He started a bill discounting firm with a loan of Rs 30 lakhs. The idea was simple - He would buy unpaid invoices from the business with a discounted amount and later recover the invoice from the payee, allowing him to earn profits. In 1985, Uday started Kotak Financial Services. 🙌 4. His first client was Tata-owned Nelco, for which he discounted at 16% at a 12% cost of capital and earned a 4% spread. To boost business, he entered into a golden partnership with Anand Mahindra, investing Rs 1 lakh and becoming a partner. Kotak Financial Services became Kotak Mahindra Finance. ✅ 5. By 1987, Kotak Mahindra Finance had clocked Rs 26 lakhs in sales. It had expanded into car financing, but Uday realized there were no private Indian banks; only foreign banks and cartels existed. 1991 he took the historic step, and Kotak became the first Indian investment bank. 💪 6. The business was off to a flying start in 1996 when the mammoth Goldman Sachs partnered with them for Investment banking, brokerage, distribution, and M&A businesses. As it entered the asset management business in 1998, it touched a revenue of 168.9 CR. 💵 7. The business scaled to 500,000 customers in 40 locations in India, and Uday needed a bank. In February 2003, he got a commercial banking license from the RBI and made history by becoming the first person to convert an NBFC into a bank in India. Kotak Mahindra Bank was born. 🚀 8. Within seven years, Kotak Mahindra Bank had scaled to deposits worth 23,886 CR and netted 1307 CR in profits. However, their major break came four years later when they acquired the 80-year-old ING Vysya bank at 15,000 CR. With 1241 branches, it became the fourth-largest bank in India. 📉 9. Even after dominating the physical space, Uday realized the changing trend to online transactions and launched the first zero-balance virtual account, Kotak811, in 2017. Kotak Mahindra Bank continued its net profit run with Rs 6201 CR by 2018. 💰 10. Today, Kotak Mahindra Bank has 1780 branches, 2963 ATMs and deposits worth 4,45,268 CR. With 5.1 CR customers, it is India's third-largest private Indian bank, worth 3.62 Lakh CR. 🙌 ➡️ Who would have thought that a person staying in a single house with 60 people would one day become worth 115,000 CR? 💪 #startups #india #casestudy

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Remembering Padma Bhushan Shri Manohar Parrikar on the just concluded Kargil Vijay Diwas. If anyone can be the RIGHT MAN in politics, it’s him. He is an inspiration to many young people to jump into the not-so-clean world of politics. His ability to always keep the task at hand ahead of himself has been the hallmark of his story, which I have narrated in this video. Tell me if you liked it and also share your own stories of your interaction with Manohar Bhai. https://lnkd.in/dGBAVbyk #politics #manoharparrikar #kargilvijaydiwas

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Pleased to share my latest article on the topic "OTT streams flow differently" which has appeared in Financial Express (India) Broadcasting needs a modern regulatory framework that understands the uniqueness of OTTs and fosters innovation in the sector while defending public interest. The Indian OTT market is expected to reach `237.86 billion ($3.22 billion) by FY25, and our video market is expected to be worth $13 billion by 2028, boosted by the streaming industry which continues to invest billions of dollars in content development every year. Read the complete article here - https://lnkd.in/gPs6yBm5 Broadband India Forum #OTT Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting #NationalBroadcastingPolicy #BroadcastingServicesRegulationBill CUTS International #ITAct2000 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) #Article14

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This demonstrates power of unbundling in ONDC network

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