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Risk taking and entrepreneurship almost go hand in hand. Everytime you start and stop yourself from achieving the impossible, think of what your idols did and look at how they overcame their roadblocks. From Steve Jobs to Mark Zuckerberg and to Jeff Bezos, everyone has had their share of troubles and disparities. However, it was only because they decided to take risks and move out of their comfort zone that they could become the successes they are today. If you still aren’t convinced, here’s why you should definitely take risks to do better!

1. Hidden opportunities come to light

Often times, taking risks is looked at as a negative thing. While the risks you take may not really pan out the way you want them to, the end result is always a good one. Take, for example, the story of Oprah Winfrey. If she hadn’t decided to make a move and jump out of the life she was used to, there was no way she could have become one of the most successful women entrepreneurs in the world today! Every opportunity she saw, she took. Everything happening in life was a lesson worth learning and this was one of the primary ways that Oprah jumped

2. Taking risks has a certain order

While taking risks may seem like an ad hoc and a spur of the moment decision, it really isn’t. There is a certain order to the madness and if you plan everything perfectly, then taking the risk is worth all the effort. Do your homework, understand the situations and get your bearings in order. Only after you have all your i’s dotted and t’s crossed, can you see what the end result of taking risks looks like!

3. There is nothing scarier than doing nothing

From Steve Jobs to Travis Kalanick and to Mark Zuckerberg, every successful businessman has taught one important thing. Doing nothing doesn’t push you forward but keeps you rooted in the same place, with no growth happening. Putting yourself in situations you did not expect not only helps you deal with the future, but will also help you overcome your fears in a way you thought wasn’t possible. For years, society has been telling women they cannot do anything, that their position is only in the kitchen. If an entire gender hadn’t rebelled and said no, they had to do things their way, change wouldn’t have happened. Defy the norms. Show people you can do what you want and make sure you always stand out. No matter what.

4. Risks help you get over your fears

One of the most common roadblocks to you achieving your success is fear. The more vulnerable and  fearful you are, the more you realise you can’t achieve you want. “Success in life comes from taking risks,” Push yourself to move away from the fear and reach a point where taking risks seem not only fun, but worth it in the long run!

5. Embrace your failures

Like Arianna Huffington said, “failure is not the opposite of success but a stepping stone to success.” Learn to live with your failures and accept that whatever happens, happens for the right reasons. Deal with all the lemons life throws at you and always know that you can turn them into a really delicious lemonade! Just like all the extremely successful entrepreneurs who have quite literally slammed the door on failure.

Often times in life, you tend to stop yourself from achieving the goals because you are terrified of going the extra mile. When you think of how the grass is greener for the other person, take a moment to think about how they got to that point. If you think we missed out on any other reasons as to why taking risks is important, comment and let us know!

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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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