Dark Stores to Brighten EV Charging Hopes

EMO Energy, a deep energy-tech startup backed by marquee investors announced the launch of NEXO, a vertically integrated energy ecosystem, tailored for last-mile delivery fleets. It combines solar with EMO’s BESS installed at dark stores—to power its fast-charging infrastructure and EMO-powered vehicles—all managed through its health and energy management software. Building on its existing network of... Read More

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July 5, 2025

10 Indian Startups in WEF Tech Pioneer List

Image credit – CNBC TV18 The World Economic Forum has announced its 2025 cohort of Technology Pioneers, recognizing 100 early-stage companies driving innovation across various industries. This year’s list includes 10 Indian startups, with a notable focus on space-tech and deep tech companies. The selected companies will participate in WEF events, including the Annual Meeting of the New... Read More

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July 5, 2025

Wasteland to Green Parks – SustainabilityNext

Excerpts of a recent chat between Priti Sanwalka, senior leader at iamgurgaon and Benedict Paramanand, Editor, SustainabilityNext. This is part of the Urban Communities for Change series between SustainabilityNext and Urban Venture Labs Tell me a bit about yourself, how did you think of bringing about change through community engagement? Thank you so much, Benedict... Read More

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July 5, 2025

BRSR Barometer – Navigating Disclosures Meaningfully

Image credit – GOVEVA weekly insights This study analysed sectoral trends in the BRSRs submitted for FY 2023-24. Reports from 819 companies across 12 sectors were reviewed—eight from Manufacturing and three from Services (including Construction). Further, some sectors, specifically IT/ITES, Pharmaceuticals, and Textiles, were comparatively more labour-intensive. Why is BRSR analysis useful to India Inc.... Read More

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