The book chapter titled “Startup India” delves into the intricacies of the policy framework synthesis and the diverse forms of support offered as part of the Startup India initiative. It provides an in-depth analysis of start-up formation, post-policy rollout and the impact of these start-ups on various facets of the economy. The in-depth analysis leveraged data from credible secondary sources and incorporated data from YNOS Venture Engine providing valuable insights for the study. The chapter forms a part of the book titled “Reforms and Resurgence: Crafts of Governance in India”, a project undertaken by the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), “Creating Intellectual Heritage: A Dialogue, Documentation, and Research Programme” in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. As part of this initiative, academicians from IIMB have evaluated socio-economic initiatives under the cluster theme “Reforms and Resurgence: Crafts of Governance in India”.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Private Equity (PE) financing in the infrastructure and real estate sectors. In doing so, it analyzes the effects of such investments in the two sectors, evaluates the types of financing strategies, and explores the value created by such investments. Infrastructure and Real Estate have emerged as a significant asset class for PE investors. In the last three decades, PE firms have invested significant amounts of capital in infrastructure and real estate – sectors which did not feature in their radar until recently. Between 2000 and 2009, PE firms invested about USD 203 billion in infrastructure and similarly placed figures in real estate. Fundraising for infrastructure and real estate was about USD 98 billion and USD 151 billion in 2019, setting new records and reaching all-time highs. This book examines such PE investments – both at a global level and at an emerging economy level, to identify how PE firms have created an impact with their investments, to provide both ready capital and value-addition to sectors which seem to urgently need both. The book is being published by Springer.

Shifting Orbits chronicles the spectacular rise of the startup landscape in India in four different sections: innovation, incubation, funding and industry perspectives. The first section dives deeper into understanding how India is faring on innovation-led entrepreneurship and delineates the challenges to be overcome. The next section explains how incubators provide a safe harbour for start-ups so that they can survive and flourish as viable businesses. For start-ups to be able to grow and create an impact, funding is critical – the third section examines the current funding scenario and lists the policy changes essential for its growth, The section on industry perspectives takes an analytical, practice-centred view of the growth of the Indian innovation ecosystem. Taken together, Shifting Orbits is a comprehensive narrative on innovation and venturing in India and provides valuable insights on current trends and practices as well as the challenges and potential benefits for the future.

Thousands of men and women dream of making history as entrepreneurs. This book will lead that dream wonderfully to completion. This book highlights business success stories in a way that suits both small and medium entrepreneurs. Leading experts have explained different aspects of entrepreneurial challenges in a way that is easy to understand and practical. The book consists of seventeen chapters designed with the illustrative examples for those who want to do small and micro business. India has the necessary resources to achieve self-sufficiency. The proper advancement of small entrepreneurs is essential to make proper use of those resources. The book effectively provides business acumen in simple language and is a must read book for not only entrepreneurs but also those interested in entrepreneurship.

This book is a compilation of the annual reports on the Indian Capital Industry that IIT Madras had published during 2009 - 2018. Each and every report of the annual series focused on a specific theme – which was largely driven by what captured the imagination of key stakeholders of the industry and whether it presented an intellectual opportunity to contribute to the topic.

The book is characterized by the breadth of topics, which would provide a reader a comprehensive perspective on various aspects of the Indian Venture industry. All the chapters have something that would be of interest for different stakeholders of the venture industry in India.

This book is not just a description of the concepts and processes of how the venture industry works. Instead it provides perspectives and insights that can enhance the understanding of the Indian venture industry, help decision making, or at least provide new knowledge on the subject in the Indian context. The contours of the industry have been analyzed and presented to become a valuable resource for everybody who wants an understanding of the Indian venture industry – entrepreneurs, fund managers, policy makers, and researchers.

A major feature of the modern Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem is the emergence of first generation entrepreneurs. Traditionally, businesses were conducted by families across generations. Starting a new business or running an existing business may not be so challenging for those from business families. But for first-time entrepreneurs, this is a whole new world. It's like being blindfolded and not knowing where to start, what to do and what not to do. Professor Thillai Rajan has created this book based on what he has said to many first generation entrepreneurs. This book is a collection of highly acclaimed series of articles published in 'Nanayam Vikatan' magazine. This book covers the questions asked by many readers who want to start a new business and the answers given by Professor Thillai Rajan. This is a must read book for anyone looking to become a first generation entrepreneur.