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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024: PM Modi’s Tips and Tricks for Exam Success

On January 29, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students, parents, and teachers in the seventh edition of his annual programme ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’. The programme is aimed at addressing the exam-related stress and anxiety faced by millions of students across the country. PM Modi shared his insights and tips on how to prepare for exams, cope with pressure, and achieve success in life. Here are some of the key takeaways from his interaction: Compete with yourself, not others : PM Modi advised students to focus on their own improvement and not compare themselves with others. He said that competition should be healthy and not a source of stress. He also urged parents not to treat their children’s report cards as their own visiting cards and respect their individuality. Be resilient and adaptable : PM Modi emphasized the importance of being resilient and adaptable in the face of challenges and uncertainties. He said that students should not be afraid of failures and learn
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Zepto: India's First Unicorn of 2023

 

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Zepto, a Mumbai-based quick commerce startup, has recently raised $200 million in fresh funding at a valuation of $1.4 billion, making it India's first unicorn of 2023. Founded by Stanford University dropouts Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto has quickly established itself as a major player in the online grocery delivery market.
The funding round was led by new investor StepStoneGroup and also saw participation from Goodwater Capital and existing backers Nexus Venture Partners, Glade Brook Capital, and Lachy Groom. This latest round of funding comes at a time when the broader startup ecosystem is navigating a funding winter, with startup funding having dipped to $3.8 billion in the first half of the year from $18.3 billion in the year-ago period.
Zepto's success is particularly noteworthy given the challenges faced by other instant delivery startups globally. Many firms operating in this category have significantly curtailed their operations, seen their private valuations plummet, or shut down entirely. However, Zepto has managed to stand out from the crowd through its focus on execution and discipline in governing its supply chain.
With over 300,000 orders processed per day across seven Indian cities, Zepto has quickly established itself as a major player in the online grocery delivery market. The startup relies on hundreds of so-called dark stores that dot popular neighborhoods across cities, with the vast majority of these stores being fully EBIDTA positive.
Looking ahead, Zepto has ambitious plans for the future. The startup aims to turn EBITDA positive in 12-15 months and has a "pretty clear ambition" to go public in early 2025. With its focus on execution and discipline, Zepto is well-positioned to continue its impressive growth trajectory and cement its place as one of India's leading startups.
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