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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Till February 2020, Amol Bagul, was a senior analyst working at multinational accountancy Ernst & Young's office in Gurugram, a satellite city near India’s capital New Delhi. After spending four years in the city, which is one of the two largest startup ecosystems in the South Asian nation—the other one is in Bengaluru, the country's answer to Silicon Valley—he has acquired an ample network of connections with founders, venture capitalists, and fund managers by frequenting himself at startup-related events hosted by VC funds across the city.

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Avanish Tiwary

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

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VCs targeting emerging markets don't invest enough in the mobile dating sector—and that's a mistake, says Tian, co-founder of AIG.

Emerging markets need dating apps with fresh flavor and flair, says Andy Tian of Asia Innovations Group

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Stephanie Li

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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Mumbai-headquartered Nazara Technologies on Wednesday became the first gaming company to list its shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), in the world’s second-most populous country.The company's listing marks one of the first high-profile IPOs of 2021, which is expected to see a slew of big startups like food giant Zomato, e-grocery firm Grofers, and beauty retailer Nykaa going public.

Nazara Technologies becomes India's first gaming company to list on stock exchange

Nazara Technologies becomes India&#8217;s first gaming company to list on stock exchange

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Mumbai-headquartered direct-to-consumer (D2C) startup OZiva said Wednesday it has raised USD 12 million in a Series B round led by Eight Roads Ventures, with participation from F-Prime Capital and existing investor Matrix Partners India.The three-year-old startup provides plant-based nutrition products made of herbs, fruits, and berries and markets them for different groups, from male, female, to kids. It claims its products—powders that can be made into juices and shakes—have been made by mixing the learnings of modern science with the benefits of ayurvedic herbs.

Eight Roads Ventures leads a USD 12 million round in India's D2C brand

Eight Roads Ventures leads a USD 12 million round in India&#8217;s D2C brand

Bengaluru-based fintech startup Cred that allows users to pay their credit card bills and earn rewards, is on its way to land into a unicorn club. The three-year-old firm is in the advanced stage of discussions to raise USD 200 million at a valuation of USD 2 billion, a report by TechCrunch said, citing sources.

Fintech startup Cred in talks to raise USD 200 million at USD 2 billion valuation

Maple Capital projects the capital inflow in homegrown gaming firms will double to over USD 1 billion in the next 12 to 18 months

Indian gaming startups raised over USD 500 million in the last six months

After spending more than four years at Singapore-based family office RB Investments, Harshavardhan Bothra launched his own VC fund, FounderBank Capital, in January 2020.

Some investors see startups and venture capital as a 'lottery system' | Q&A with Harsh Bothra of FounderBank Capital

Some investors see startups and venture capital as a &#8216;lottery system&#8217; | Q&#038;A with Harsh Bothra of FounderBank Capital

Homegrown direct-to-consumer or D2C beauty and personal care brands are fast becoming a darling of investors in India.D2C brands bypass the conventional method of multiple supply chain partners by marketing and selling products directly to the consumers. Some of the brands that have gained popularity among millions of Indians over the last couple of years include Nykaa, Sugar, Mamaearth, Wow Skin Science, MyGlamm, Skinkraft, and Plum. Currently, India has over 80 D2C brands across beauty, personal care, cosmetics, and men’s grooming segments.

Indian D2C beauty and personal care brands become a darling of VCs

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Taiwanese Apple supplier Foxconn will start to assemble the iPhone 12 in India, marking the first time the flagship device has been made outside of China.

Foxconn set to make iPhone 12 in India, shifting from China

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Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

Telecom carriers could eventually earn from AI activity on their networks.

Huawei lays out six priorities for AI-era mobile networks

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T. K. Lin

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

Hong Kong

A small float helped amplify the stock’s swing, turning its IPO into a test of investor sentiment.

Seer Robotics rides 24-hour market swing in Hong Kong debut

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

The drug developer has no approved products or revenue yet, but the IPO could extend its cash runway by nearly six years.

HJ Science stumbles in Hong Kong debut after gray market surge

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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From Jodhpur to Singapore: the dreams of small city entrepreneurs | Tales from India’s Towns

Emerging markets need dating apps with fresh flavor and flair, says Andy Tian of Asia Innovations Group

Nazara Technologies becomes India’s first gaming company to list on stock exchange

Eight Roads Ventures leads a USD 12 million round in India’s D2C brand