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International Women’s Day – How Women Are Erasing The Unseen Barriers!

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Over the decades, the objectives behind celebrating Women’s Day has evolved and has embraced culture and ethnicity to emerge as a celebration of appreciation, love, and respect towards women. This day has formed an integral part of the curriculum to spread awareness of women empowerment.

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From the past few years, what is being noticed is the rise of women entrepreneurs in the world. These women are slowly yet confidently erasing the barriers that have been made by our traditional ancestors. Yes, the gender barrier is what we are talking about.

There is an age-old belief that only men can lead and rule the business and women can’t handle it well like that of men. Several national and international organizations have appreciated the need for and importance of developing women entrepreneurs in recent years.

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Women entrepreneurs need to be lauded for their increased utilization of modern technologies and setting a trend for other entrepreneurs in the organized sector. Gender equality and economic development go hand in hand.

Women are now emerging as successful entrepreneurs and their contribution to the national economy is quite visible in India. Women entrepreneurs constitute around 10% of the total number of entrepreneurs with a rapidly increasing trend.

The women of the 1970s opened up new frontiers and developed new aspirations, ambitions which led to self-employment and employment generation. These women wanted a home, marriage, children as well as careers.They accept the share of the work and responsibilities for success and growth of the enterprise.

In the 1980s, the number of women pursuing highly sophisticated technological and professional education increased. They then entered into family businesses and contributed as equal partners. Women then made their personal choices and gained the courage to make new beginnings.

The women of the 1990s became capable, competent and confident. They were clear about their goals, their processes and the dynamics of goal accomplishment. These women were fearless and learned to live alone and learned how to rear their children alone.

Now, 21st century is the century of telecom, IT and financial institutions. Women get hands-on expertise in these industries which made them emerge as a force to be reckoned with.

Frederick Harrison says “Any woman or group of women which innovates, imitates or adapts an economic activity may be called (a) woman entrepreneurship.”

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Tesla Secures Mumbai Facility as Key Step in India Market Entry

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Tesla has ramped up its India expansion by leasing a 24,565 sq ft warehouse at Lodha Logistics Park in Mumbai’s Kurla West. The five-year lease, registered on May 16, 2025, involves a total rent of over ₹24 crore, starting at ₹37.53 lakh per month with a 5% annual escalation. The facility includes two ground-floor units and 20 parking spots, with rent payments commencing June 1, 2025.

This warehouse will function as a key service center and garage for Tesla’s India operations, excluding bodywork and spray painting. The move supports Tesla’s preparations for its official market debut, expected in late 2025 or early 2026.

Tesla’s India rollout includes offices in Pune, flagship showrooms in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Delhi-NCR, and co-working spaces in Mumbai. The new warehouse lease highlights Tesla’s commitment to building a robust infrastructure for sales, service, and delivery of electric vehicles and energy products across India.

While manufacturing plans are not yet confirmed, Tesla is reportedly exploring sites in Maharashtra for a potential assembly unit. The Mumbai warehouse lease marks a significant step in Tesla’s strategy to establish a strong presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets.

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Razorpay Partners with MeitY Startup Hub to Accelerate Deeptech Innovation in Tier II and III Cities

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MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has partnered with fintech leader Razorpay to support the growth of deeptech and emerging tech startups across India, with a special focus on those in Tier II and III cities. Through this collaboration, early-stage startups will gain access to Razorpay’s fintech infrastructure, mentorship, and resources via the Razorpay Rize program.

Startups in areas like AI, blockchain, robotics, and IoT will benefit from streamlined company incorporation support, expert mentorship, product credits, and guidance for applying to global accelerators such as Y Combinator. Selected founders will also join the exclusive Rize Community, connecting with peer networks and attending masterclasses.

MSH CEO Panneerselvam Madanagopal emphasized that this partnership will help founders scale faster by providing vital support in mentorship, capital access, and digital infrastructure. As India’s startup ecosystem surpasses 159,000 DPIIT-recognised startups, this initiative aims to give deeptech entrepreneurs the tools and networks needed to innovate for India and expand globally.

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PixelSky Capital Unveils INR 400 Crore Secondaries Fund

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Bengaluru-based investment bank IndigoEdge, in partnership with entrepreneur Hitesh Ahuja, has launched PixelSky Capital, a secondaries fund targeting INR 400 crore. The fund will invest in eight late-stage tech and consumer companies expected to go public within three to four years, with cheque sizes of INR 40–50 crore each. PixelSky has already invested in beauty retailer Purplle and aims to close a second deal by June 2025.

 

The fund focuses on secondary transactions, allowing existing shareholders to sell stakes to new investors, providing liquidity ahead of IPOs. Founders have committed INR 10–15 crore, with additional capital coming from domestic family offices and startup founders. Final close is expected by March 2026.

 

Led by Hitesh Ahuja, who sold his foodtech startup Yumlane in 2023, and IndigoEdge cofounder Zerin Rahiman, PixelSky marks IndigoEdge’s expansion from advisory and proprietary investments into fund management. The firm has facilitated over 150 transactions worth around $3 billion and invested INR 25–30 crore as a limited partner in multiple VC funds. PixelSky is currently evaluating about 20 companies before finalizing its portfolio

 

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