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From Bedroom Startup to ₹15,000 Crore Giant: How the Kamath Brothers Built Zerodha into India’s Largest Brokerage Without a Single Rupee in Funding

From Bedroom Startup to ₹15,000 Crore Giant: How the Kamath Brothers Built Zerodha into India’s Largest Brokerage Without a Single Rupee in Funding

In 2010, Nithin Kamath (26) and Nikhil Kamath (22), two brothers from Bengaluru, set out to disrupt India’s complex, fee-heavy stock trading ecosystem. With just ₹30 lakh from personal savings, they launched Zerodha, a discount brokerage built on one radical promise — simplify investing for everyone. What began in a small bedroom office with basic …

Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy: The Last Chief Minister of Undivided Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad: Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy, a seasoned politician and Congress leader, holds a unique place in contemporary political history as the last Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh before the formation of Telangana in 2014. His tenure reflected both the turbulence of state bifurcation and the challenges of balancing governance during a period of deep …

India’s GST 2.0 Overhauled Tax on Big SUVs How It Affects XUV700 Buyers

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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) overhaul—often dubbed GST 2.0—approved by the GST Council earlier in September 2025, has introduced sweeping changes in how large SUVs are taxed in India. One of the most consequential beneficiaries is the Mahindra XUV700. Here’s a full look at what has changed, the impact, key numbers, and what prospective …

Why India’s Food-Processing Industry Is Set to Hit $535 Billion by 2026 and What It Means for the Economy

Why India’s Food-Processing Industry Is Set to Hit $535 Billion by 2026 — and What It Means for the Economy

New Delhi — India’s food-processing sector is on track for a sharp expansion and is widely projected to reach about US$535 billion by the end of FY2025-26 (FY26). That projection — repeated by industry bodies and government-linked publications after recent industry events — is being driven by rising domestic consumption, expanding organised processing, government incentives …

Elev8 Venture Partners Energizes Indian Startups with Rs 1,400 Crore First Fund Triumph

Elev8 Venture Partners Energizes Indian Startups with Rs 1,400 Crore First Fund Triumph

Introduction On September 1, 2025, Elev8 Venture Partners, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm, announced the successful closure of its inaugural fund at Rs 1,400 crore (approximately $160 million), a landmark achievement for India’s startup ecosystem. Guided by Navin Honagudi, an investor with over 15 years of expertise, Elev8 is committed to supporting high-growth, technology-driven startups …