When Mariam Naficy poured $2.5 million raised from friends and family into Minted, sales never took off. Instead of quitting, she rethought the company’s approach and leaned into a single “hunch” about what customers would actually buy. The result: a turnaround that fueled rapid growth and now drives about $300 million in annual revenue.
FICCI FLO’s annual session centered on entrepreneurship, skilling, and livelihood creation, aiming to empower 16 lakh women toward Viksit Bharat 2047. The event also saw the release of a new report examining gender diversity challenges and opportunities across India’s services sector, spotlighting where participation and progress still lag and what could accelerate inclusion.
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Delhi has unveiled a Rs 325 crore startup policy to help scale up to 5,000 ventures, betting on youth-led innovation. The move is tied to the Campus to Market: Delhi Startup Yuva Festival 2026, which brought together students, founders and investors. With 470-plus startups already incubated, officials signal further funding and expanded support ahead.
Lalit Keshre, key figure behind Groww’s rapid rise, credits competition for fueling growth and is pushing a full-stack wealth platform. After guiding Groww to a blockbuster IPO in under a decade, he was named Entrepreneur of the Year at The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025, outpacing bank-backed brokerages and established fintech firms.
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