In the Union Budget for 2023-24, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had good news for startups. She proposed to extend tax holiday offered to startups under the Startup India scheme. Among other big ticket announcements, FM said that the government will launch 'Aatmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme', Agriculture Accelerator Fund and more. Here's what some prominent startup founders have to say. Zaiba Sarang, Co-founder, iThink Logistics Adopting green and sustainable practices is the way toward future, which has been acknowledged by the government quite profusely in today’s budget. The Union Budget 2023 places a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility. The ‘Panchamrit’ initiative is aimed specifically at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070, thus contributing to the green growth of the nation. Continuing to provide impetus for EV adoption in India, the government has taken robust steps through exemptions on customs duty levied upon the machinery imported for the … [Read more...] about union budget: Startup founders applaud Union Budget 2023
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The Best DSLR Cameras of 2023
Update, 01/23/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best DSLR cameras you can buy. What to Look for in a DSLR Camera in 2023 With mirrorless cameras now taking over the market, you may wonder if a DSLR camera is worth it. They absolutely are! Whether you don’t have the budget to go mirrorless just yet, prefer an optical viewfinder to an electronic one, or just don’t want to swap out your collection of DSLR lenses , it’s very much still worth buying a DSLR. DSLR cameras still have the advantage of longer battery life than their mirrorless counterparts , and later models can shoot impressive video almost on par with a mirrorless SLR. You also get the advantage of a larger used market, and a wider variety of branded or third-party options to choose from with a DSLR. So what should you look for in a DSLR? For first-timers looking to get into photography, this can be a challenging question. Stat sheets can sound impressive but may not … [Read more...] about The Best DSLR Cameras of 2023
ChatGPT sets a new record in technology industry, here’s what it is
Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence research startup OpenAI launched the AI chatbot ChatGPT in November 2022. Since its launch, the chatbot has gone viral for its ability to process prompts and deliver human-like writings including -- essays, articles, jokes, job applications and even poems. According to a report by Reuters, analysts have said that the popular AI chatbot has reached 100 million users within two months of its release. As per the report, an analysis conducted by data firm Similarweb claims that in January, ChatGPT had about 590 million visits from 100 million unique users. Meanwhile, analysts at the investment bank UBS stated that the rate of growth was “unprecedented” for any consumer app. ChatGPT’s growth compared to other platforms The report adds that the UBS analysts have written a note to mention that they “cannot recall a faster ramp in a consumer internet app,” in the last two decades. To compare, TikTok needed nine months … [Read more...] about ChatGPT sets a new record in technology industry, here’s what it is
India will set up 100 5G labs to develop new apps, services: FM during Union Budget
As telecom operators roll out 5G services in India, the central government has announced plans to set up 100 labs in the top engineering institutions across the country to develop apps and services for the next-generation network. "To realise new opportunities, business models and employment potential, the 5G labs will cover applications such as smart classrooms, precision farming, intelligent transport systems and healthcare applications," said finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Union Budget 2023-24 speech. India rolled out 5G services in October last year. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have launched 5G in more than 200 cities and towns across India. Read Also 5G rollouts on in select pockets but backhaul infra to cost Rs 3 lakh crores over 4-5 years: ICRA 5G rollout to unleash new economic opportunities The announcement comes a day after the Economic Survey report for 2022-23 said that 5G services can unleash new … [Read more...] about India will set up 100 5G labs to develop new apps, services: FM during Union Budget
enkash: RBI grants in-principle approval for payment aggregator licence to EnKash
Fintech startup EnKash has got in-principle approval from RBI for payment aggregator's licence, the company said. The licence will enable EnKash to broaden its product offerings to millions of businesses for digital transactions. Founded in 2018, EnKash claims to have assisted 1 lakh businesses to digitise and decentralise their corporate payments. "RBI's in-principle approval to EnKash reiterates the need for digital solutions to manage business cash flows in an efficient way to sustain growth and profitability. This will help us streamline the cash flow process for businesses where they will be able to seamlessly consolidate their all payable and receivable and make necessary actions around payments," EnKash co-founder Yadvendra Tyagi said. Follow Gadgets Now on Facebook and Twitter . For the latest news , tech news , breaking news headlines and live updates checkout Gadgetsnow.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin … [Read more...] about enkash: RBI grants in-principle approval for payment aggregator licence to EnKash