Maharashtra aims to increase its startup count to 50,000 from the current 8,300. Industries Minister Uday Samant also called for a study on startup mortality.
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Mumbai, Jun 28 (PTI) Maharashtra's industries minister Uday Samant has said the state aims to increase the number of startups to 50,000 from 8,300 startups at present.
He did not specify the timeline.
Speaking at an event organised by industry lobby grouping Assocham, Samant also pitched for a study on startup mortality, as per a statement.
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Capital Small Finance Bank aims to add up to 26 more branches in FY25
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Bhatt, who had been on the board of the country's largest software exporter, ceases to be a director now, according to a statement.
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