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How often has it happened with others that you book a ticket on BookMyShow or any ticketing platform and you mistakenly book a ticket for the default date? I recently had that 🙄 moment myself and invariably realised it after the payment was made. The business case mostly doesn't allow for free modifications, but it would be great if they could find a way, just like Swiggy or Zomato has a 60-second window to cancel the order, or Goibibo has a free cancellation window on some hotels. What relief these windows are! Specially if modifications can't be allowed, it is imperative that there be a pop-up confirmation on the aspect where people go most wrong (likely, default date), so that it acts as a double check by the customer! What are the thoughts on LinkedIn? Paytm Insider Eventbrite IRCTC OFFICIAL #bookingfauxpas #bookedwrongdate #ticketing #bookmyshow #customerfirst 

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The process of getting deeper into the Indian start-up ecosystem as an angel investor and limited partner (2 new hats of mine since 2023) is well on its way. Today spent the day attending Ivycap day 2024 as a special attendee. getting to understand the dynamics of investing, assessing business models and plans, valuation and most importantly founders. should have started a bit earlier but then no regrets. these new hats are part of a larger connecting the dots am attempting.

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"Ops managers need to use technology to measure progress and must be the Chief Reminding Officers of their organisations!" Sounds simple but using this practise helped me drive US$ 300K savings out of a $US 2.5M budget (12%), in a single year, as a young operations manager at Procter & Gamble! If you'd like to learn more such actionable insights from India's Top Ops Leaders, like Rohit M A, Co-Founder of Cloudnine Group of Hospitals and others, use the Link in the comment section to register and become part of the community at Ops Matters.

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𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗤 💼 The scorching heatwave gripping India is a cause for serious concern. With temperatures exceeding 45+ degrees Celsius, we at HQ understand the health risks our team members could face. To prioritize their well-being and prevent dehydration and sickness, we're implementing a Work From Home policy for the next few weeks starting today. This will allow them to stay cool and comfortable while maintaining productivity. We believe our team members are our most valuable asset, and their health and safety are paramount. We'll continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments as needed. Let the premises be empty for some time, We'll meet again soon! Should more companies implement such policies? 🙌 #WorkFromHome #Heatwave #EmployeeWellbeing #HQ HQ

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Gogreen is entering into three segments in the next Financial year in a big way to make tandem with the new age post harvest financing for farmers and Farmers producers organisation(FPOs) through its Gogreen Microwarehouse networks (GGMW) networks 1. We are in the process of Launching our own Platforms to connect the farmers and FPOs digitally to all our existing buyers of commodities who store in our warehouses so as to maximise farmers income and give commodity traceability to all buyers . 2. Developing "Mobile Wallets" to store tokens of the farmers deposits in our warehouses to link to farmers Aadhaar / Bank accounts for seamless cash conversation to our buyers / Depositors in the WH 3.Starting our Special farmer centric partnership with Banks for farmers financing in our Micro warehouses both in eNWR and Physical Receipt structure utilising the govt's new credit guarantee schemes . Keep us watching - The Blockchain + AI revolution in India with Gogreen Warehouses in their Micro-warehouses in Villages . #agriculture #biotechnology #graftingrobot #farmingtech #AutomationInFarming #RoboticsInAgriculture #TechForFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FutureOfAgriculture #InnovationInAgriculture #SmartFarming #AgricultureRobots #FoodTech #GrowingTheFuture #agriculture #agricultural #agriculturalbiotechnology #future #farmer #Blockchain #Farmersfinance #AIinagriculture #Automation #Warehousereceipt #Tradefinance #Agritradeplatform #FPOs #commodities #Commoditytrade #qualitytesting #Buyers #Sellers

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🚀 Exciting News from CoderKube Technologies! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the successful development of DHEERTA, a network-centric B2B platform specifically designed for the FABRIC and GARMENT businesses in India. Now available on Google Play Store 📱✨ 🎉 DHEERTA - Bridging the Fabric and Garment Industry🎉 DHEERTA is a revolutionary contact-sharing service that brings traders, wholesalers, manufacturers, and brands in India onto a single, seamless platform. With real-time updates, industry insights, and ease of connection, DHEERTA eliminates the need for traditional brokerages, providing a technology-based solution for all your garment and fabric needs. 🔗 Link to DHEERTA app! - https://lnkd.in/gR663VmX 🔗 🔰🔰Key Features:🔰🔰 🔹 Business Networking: Facilitate networking among traders, wholesalers, manufacturers, and brands within the fabric and garment industry in India. Enhance your business connections effortlessly. 🔹 Contact Sharing: Easily share and access contact details of potential business partners, streamlining communication and fostering collaboration. 🔹 Localization Files: Create localization files for each supported language, ensuring a user-friendly experience for a diverse user base. Translations for all app text, including buttons, labels, and messages, are included. 🌐📲 🔹 Language Selection: Offer a language selection option during user registration or within app settings, allowing users to choose their preferred language for a personalized experience. 🌍🗣️ 🔹 Industry Insights: Gain access to active insights into current market trends, enabling users to make informed and strategic business decisions. 📊📈 🔹 Technology-Based Connection: Leverage technology-driven connections between businesses, reducing the reliance on traditional brokerage services. 💡🔗 🔹 Product Listings: Explore comprehensive listings for fabrics and garments, complete with images, descriptions, specifications, and prices, making it easier to find what you need. 🛍️📋 🔹 Filters: Use advanced filters to narrow down search results by product category, price range, location, and more, ensuring you find the exact products you are looking for. 🔍📂 DHEERTA brings all these features together in one place, making it the ultimate solution for efficient, effective, and secure business networking within the fabric and garment industry. Stay connected, stay informed, and grow your business with CoderKube! 🚀 #CoderKubeTechnologies #Networking #AppDevelopment #Innovation #Technology #BusinessGrowth #IndustryInsights #iOS #Android #Flutter #ReactNative #Webdevelopment #TechSolutions #DigitalTransformation #B2BPlatform #FabricIndustry #GarmentIndustry #BusinessNetworking Ezaz Pathan, Moin Pochi, Mohamed Irshad Arif Danawala, Sharad Soni, Parth Desai, Adnan Pothiawala, Mohamed Rehan Natalwala, Ravi Kate, Shahid Shaikh

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TRUECALLER'S "TAKE THE RIGHT CALL": A MASTERCLASS IN RURAL EXPANSION 📞🌾 In 2015, Truecaller, a popular caller ID app, had over 80 million users in India, mainly in urban areas. Their #service, known for blocking spam calls, was less relevant in rural regions due to lesser #smartphone usage. The #telecom sector, however, was on the brink of a revolution with the due arrival of Jio, promising a surge in rural smartphone users 📱🚀. #Truecaller surely needed a fresh strategy to seize this opportunity. ++++The Challenge: Redefining Value in Rural India 🌄++++ Spam calls were then primarily an urban concern. Truecaller had to rework on its #valueproposition for a rural audience which did not have this as a concern for which Truecaller would have been a solution. ++++Here comes ‘Take the Right Call!’ 📞✨++++ This innovative campaign, featuring actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, marked a significant strategic shift. Here's how it expertly leveraged the 6Ms of #marketing: #Market: Truecaller targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India, aiming to expand their reach beyond urban centers 🌆➡️🏘️. #Mission: They #repositioned themselves as a "Call Identification Application," emphasizing the benefits of identifying unknown callers, not just blocking #spam 📲✅. #Money: Truecaller invested strategically, reportedly allocating ₹6-8 crore to a multi-channel #campaign (TV, radio, digital) to maximize exposure in rural markets 💰📺📻💻. #Message: The core message, "Don't miss important calls!" struck a chord with rural audiences. Using Nawauddin's relatable story, they showcased Truecaller as a tool for seizing #opportunities, not merely for spam prevention 📞➡️💼. #Medium: A well-planned media mix was crucial. Television #commercials aired on Hindi movie, music, and news channels for broad appeal. Radio spots further extended the reach with targeted digital campaigns ensuring deeper engagement 📺📻🌐. The campaign even capitalized on the popular India-Sri Lanka #cricket series for wider #viewership 🏏📣. #Measurement: Not much of data is available for how good the campaign did but Truecaller likely saw a surge in #appdownloads, user #engagement, and #brand #sentiment which were clear indicator of the campaign's success. Likely increased number of downloads and activity in Tier 2/3 regions indicated effective expansion 📈📊. The campaign too ensured Truecaller a golden victory in #EffieAwards as well as exchange4media awards. By leveraging the 6Ms and adapting their value proposition, Truecaller's ‘Take the Right Call’ campaign became a #masterclass in rural market #expansion, paving the way for their sustained #growth in the country. Sourav Borah Rajat Sharma Sanjay Verma Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad IIM Ahmedabad - Armed Forces Programme (AFP 23)

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Differentiators of Map Apps: MapMyIndia: More & better static data e.g. speed breaker, pothole, radar, above / below flyover. Google Maps: More & better dynamic data e.g. traffic conditions, re-routing. Ola Maps: ? https://lnkd.in/dAirxUyp

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🚀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗽 𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 🚀 📌 Now, Blinkit Rolls Out 10-Minute Ambulance Service 📌 Xiaomi India Ropes In Samsung Veteran Sandeep Singh Arora As CBO 📌 60% Of Founders See Increase In Investor Interest For Secondary Deals 📌 Aye Finance Secures INR 110 Cr Debt Ahead Of IPO 📌 PB Fintech Shares Hit New All-Time High, M-Cap Nears $12 Bn Mark 📌 Exclusive: Suniel Shetty-Backed Klassroom Edutech Raises Funding To Expand Its AI Play 📌 UPI Touches All-Time High In December With 16.73 Bn Transactions 📌 Accel Bags $650 Mn For Its New India Fund 💡 These stories are shaping the future of startups and entrepreneurship in India. 📢 Follow WEXT India Ventures for more insights and updates on the startup world! #StartupNews #Entrepreneurship #WEXTIndiaVentures #Innovation

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Funding Update - INDIA - E-commerce & SaaS startups grabbed maximum funding Growth Stage #Atlan: Data and AI governance company raised $105 mn in its Series C funding round, co-led by GIC and Meritech Capital.   #NephroPlus: Dialysis chain raised $102 mn from Quadria Capital.   #GreenCellMobility: Shared electric mobility startup raised $36.7 mn from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for its electric bus project in Uttar Pradesh.   #K12TechnoServices: Provider of full-stack education, content, and technology services raised $27 mn from Venturi Partners Pte. Ltd, acquiring a 5.12% stake.   #Lendingkart: Lending firm raised $10 mn from external commercial borrowing (ECB) from BlueOrchard Fund.   #MyelinFoundry: Deeptech AI startup raised $4 mn led by SIDBI Venture Capital, with participation from Endiya Partners, Pratithi Investment Trust, and Subh Labh.   #BharatRohan: Agritech firm focused on drone-based hyperspectral remote sensing raised $2.3 mn in a pre-IPO round from Villgro Innovation Foundation, Caspian, RevX, Venture Garage, and UHNI individuals.   Early Stage #Superplum: Direct-from-farm produce supply chain startup raised $15 mn in a Series A round led by Erik Ragatz.   #Poshn: Foodtech startup raised $4 mn in equity and $2 million in debt in a pre-Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners and Zephyr Peacock India.   #Parseable: Log analytics startup raised $2.75 mn in a seed funding round led by Surge, with participation from NP-Hard Ventures.   #Cornext: Agritech startup raised $2.2 mn in a seed funding round led by Omnivore.   #Regrip: Re-engineered tyre startup raised $2 mn in a funding round co-led by Sirious One, Inflection Point Ventures, and Let’s Venture.   #ICON: Startup raised $1.2 mn in a seed round led by DSG Consumer Partners with participation from angel investors.   #Atomgrid: Startup raised $1.2 mn in a seed funding round led by Merak Ventures, with participation from Dexter Ventures, Upsparks, Point One Capital, and UniCards's founders Nitin Gupta and Prateek Jindal.   #Eternz: Startup raised $1.15 mn in a pre-seed funding round led by Kae Capital, with participation from Gemba Capital, IIMA Ventures, TDV Partners, and Venture Lab.   #Knit: Startup secured $1 mn from Endiya Partners, Axilor Ventures, and angel investors.   #SelectBrands: Startup raised $778k in Pre-Series A funding led by Agra Gwalior Pathways and Airen Holdings, with contributions from We Founder Circle, Prataap Snacks, Apricot Foods, Workie, and IVY League Ventures.   #50Fin: Startup raised $550k from Arali Ventures and Nitin Gupta.   #Treacle: Cybersecurity startup raised $479k in a pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures.   New Fund Launch #InCredAlternativeInvestments: Marked the first close of its inaugural private equity fund.   #ClientAssociates: Wealth management and investment banking firm announced the first close of its inaugural Cat II AIF @$36 mn. Like it? Follow me for more updates like this.

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Cost of first mover advantage/disadvantage or perils of fast growth, all such concepts apply in retrospect. Moving first or chasing growth both may work well or completely crash. No one will stop moving first or chase fast growth just because there has been a precedence of failure due to the same.

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#AI has profoundly and positively impacted every sector, with #startups leading the charge by embracing AI technology for innovation, scalability, and competitiveness. This trend is driving demand for AI talent and providing global exposure. https://t.ly/CEc_u

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India’s roads are a battleground. Are you tired of endless traffic jams? It's not just the infrastructure, it's the drivers! Let’s talk about how we can change this. Check out my latest blog on the behavioural crisis on Indian roads. #IndianRoads #TrafficChaos #DriverBehavior #RoadSafety #UrbanPlanning #India #TrafficCongestion #Bangalore https://lnkd.in/g7G9HkZG

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Year 2025 : Road Map for DTH/ CableTV/ Connected TV/ DD Free Dish in India Trend : As the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's ( TRAI's ) report for Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators for July24 -Sept 24 is published, the worst fears of the DTH ( and Cable TV players) are coming true. There is a fear that the actual figure is far more damaging than this reported figure of 59.9 million of Indian DTH base ( by the end of Sept 24)as this includes the subscribers who have been inactive or temporarily suspended for not more than 90 days . This figure was 64.18 million a year ago in Sept 23 Secondly if the current churn trend of the Industry is factored in for the quarter Oct 24-Dec 24 as well, then the 2025 opening figures will be less than even approx 57 million active base for DTH . Similar will be a trend for Cable TV ( which might be going downward to around 50 million-52 million by year end ) Connected TV: expected to touch 50 million DD FreeDish : Expected to touch 50 million Future Outlook : It's time the Industry( DTH+ Cable) puts their collaborative thinking Hats on and rather than focusing on poaching each other's stbs ...they focus on some Innovative constructive Out Of the Box Thinking for a huge opportunity still up for grabs : # With rapid electrification of rural areas, deep penetration of Digital for online payments , rising affluence amongst people , more proliferation of 5G network..... fresh ideation needed for # upconverting DD FreeDish universe ( estimated to be touching approx 50 million) # target 100 million plus 'TV Dark' homes . Put together a humongous 150 million + market. DTH / Cable TV Industry players can look to explore : 1) Pooling in resources by making a Special Purpose Vehicle to have a focused approach to tap the huge above mentioned 150 million plus market of Free Dish + 'TV Dark' households 2) Rather than spending huge amounts of money in buying fresh stbs and using it for free swapping of each other's existing stbs, divert these funds to onboard part of this 150 million plus opportunity. 3) Explore Public-Private model in subsidizing hardware ( TV plus stbs/ TV with inbuilt receivers) for addressing the TV Dark market . 4) Try synergising with Prasar Bharti when it plans the conversion of the entire mammoth base to an Addressable one ( if recommendation of TRAI are to be accepted ). 5) Offer stbs at one time cost ( with some margin to LCO ) with inbuilt FTA content for rural mkts with no recurring subscription 6) Customised exclusive content for urban up-market subscribers 7) Collaborate with broadcasters for small cost effective regional pay packs esp to lure DD Freedish universe / rural base. Just a food for thought to get things going before it's too late.

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Dev Khare pens down succinctly what we are seeing play out in the markets over the last few years. India holds massive potential for SaaS companies or as I usually put it, "Revenue Garden in their Own Engineering Backyard". We will see the next Salesforce, Adobe, Palo Alto's of the world, emerge from India. Bet Long on India SaaS Story!

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The voter turnout for the 2024 Elections in India has reached 66.7% after Phase 2, marking a decline from the levels seen in 2019. Though various factors such as political allegiance, lack of compelling choices, and adverse weather conditions may have contributed to this trend, it underscores the imperative for Indian citizens to actively participate in their democratic process. In an effort to encourage voter engagement, I collaborated with a talented 15-year-old musician - Saavar Lakhanpal, to create a song titled 'Aya Voting Ka Tyohaar'. With four phases of elections still ahead, it's crucial for every Indian to exercise their right to vote. And for those undecided, the option of 'NOTA' remains available. Let us all come together to make this election a true celebration of democracy. See the full version ---> https://lnkd.in/gtChS5de #Election2024 #VoterTurnout #Democracy #NOTA #IndiaElections2024 #Vote #Voting #loksabha #IndiaVotes #PMO

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Happy to share my interview with TE Raja Simhan from Hindu Business Line, where I had the opportunity to delve into the growth story of Veranda Learning. At Veranda Learning, our mission is to provide comprehensive, end-to-end solutions in the education space, ensuring that quality education is accessible to the real India. Our journey has been one of relentless perseverance and strategic expansion, driven by our commitment to transforming the educational landscape. During the chat, I emphasized two fundamental aspects we focus on when acquiring new companies: Pedigree: We believe in partnering with organizations that have a strong foundation and a commitment to quality. A company's pedigree reflects its history and values. By integrating such entities, we ensure that Veranda Learning continues to uphold the highest standards and deliver exceptional value to our students and to every other stakeholder. Our acquisitions are not just about expanding our portfolio but about enhancing the overall quality and impact of our offerings. Profitability: Sustainability is key to our long-term success. While pedigree ensures quality, profitability ensures sustainability. We look for companies that have demonstrated strong financial health and robust growth potential. This strategic focus allows us to maintain a balance between rapid growth and financial stability, ensuring that our expansion is both impactful and sustainable. Looking ahead, I am confident in our ability to perform exceptionally well in the coming quarters. Our dedicated team, innovative solutions, and strategic acquisitions will continue to drive Veranda Learning towards new heights. We are focused on leveraging our strengths, exploring new opportunities, and consistently delivering outstanding educational experiences. Thank you to Hindu Business Line and TE Raja Simhan for this conversation. The future of education is bright, and we are thrilled to be at the forefront of this transformation. Watch : https://lnkd.in/dtaMQD_T #VerandaLearning #Education #Growth #Innovation #Leadership #Acquisitions #FutureOfEducation #Sustainability #HinduBusinessLine #Interview

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