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BigBasket Appoints Former Amazon Executive Amit Nanda as CEO

Former Amazon executive is new Bigbasket CEO

Tata Group-owned quick commerce and online grocery platform BigBasket has announced the appointment of former Amazon executive Amit Nanda as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a significant leadership transition as the company intensifies its focus on growth, innovation, and competition in India’s fast-evolving quick commerce sector. Nanda succeeds Hari Menon, one of BigBasket’s … Read more

Kioxia Becomes Japan’s Most Valuable Company as AI-Driven Chip Demand Reshapes Corporate Rankings

Kioxia

Japan’s corporate hierarchy is undergoing a dramatic shift as Kioxia Holdings, one of the world’s leading memory chip manufacturers, has overtaken Toyota Motor Corporation to become the country’s most valuable company by market capitalization. The milestone underscores the growing influence of artificial intelligence on global financial markets, with semiconductor companies increasingly emerging as the biggest … Read more

Beyond the Selfie: How This AI Wearable Camera Wants to Become Your Digital Memory

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Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives, but one startup believes AI can do more than answer questions or generate content—it can help people preserve and relive their life experiences. At BEYOND Expo 2026, Entrepreneur News Network (ENN) met with Declan, who showcased an innovative AI-powered wearable camera designed to automatically capture … Read more

Accel Raises $650 Million Early-Stage Fund to Back Disruptive Businesses in India

Accel

On January 6, 2025, venture capital firm Accel announced the successful closure of its eighth early-stage fund in India, raising an impressive $650 million (approximately Rs 5,500 crore). This new fund will be directed towards investing in innovative and category-defining businesses, with a focus on sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), consumer products, fintech, and … Read more

India: The World’s 3rd Largest Startup Hub Revolutionizing Innovation and Entrepreneurship

India has firmly established itself as one of the most dynamic startup ecosystems globally, ranking as the 3rd largest startup hub. With over 100 unicorns and a robust ecosystem of 73,000 startups with women directors, India is setting a benchmark in innovation, inclusivity, and entrepreneurship. These startups, representing nearly half of the 1,57,066 startups recognized … Read more