July 2023
2 briefs archived this month.
- Startup
Startup Odisha Concludes First Pre-Incubation Cohort with Key Partnerships
Startup Odisha, a flagship initiative under the Odisha government's MSME Department, completed the first cohort of its pre-incubation program. Out of 62 registered aspiring entrepreneurs, 23 participants successfully finished the structured training and mentorship curriculum, with nine founders presenting innovative business ideas at the finale. Alongside the graduation, Startup Odisha announced strategic partnerships with Technolplat Ltd, the Wadhwani Foundation, and Her Money Talks. These collaborations aim to strengthen early-stage venture mentorship, enhance entrepreneurial education, and provide targeted financial literacy and support programs for emerging women entrepreneurs across the state.
Jul 10 · Indianweb2.com
- Startup
Flipkart Partners With Axis Bank to Offer Digital Personal Loans
Flipkart has entered into a strategic partnership with private lender Axis Bank to provide digitally enabled personal loans to its customers. The newly launched credit facility will allow eligible users on the e-commerce marketplace to secure instant, paperless personal loans of up to ₹5 lakh, with loan approval times as fast as 30 seconds. Borrowers will have access to flexible repayment tenures spanning between six and 36 months. The initiative marks Flipkart’s first banking partnership of this kind, expanding its digital financial services portfolio to enhance consumer affordability and drive higher transaction volumes on the platform.
Jul 7 · Indianweb2.com