February 26, 2026
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Bharat Taxi offers partnership at just Rs 500, commits to share 80% of its profits: What government's new scheme promises taxi drivers across India

Bharat Taxi offers partnership at just Rs 500, commits to share 80% of its profits: What government’s new scheme promises taxi drivers across India

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In a major push to promote cooperative entrepreneurship and fair wealth distribution, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah recently unveiled the Bharat Taxi cooperative model, under which, Sarathis, or drivers can invest just Rs 500 to become co-owners of the company and can also have a share in the company’s profits.Sarathi Didis,…

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'Exiting not by choice': Indian founder sells startup in Sweden, returns to India calling immigration 'hostile' & 'dysfunctional'

‘Exiting not by choice’: Indian founder sells startup in Sweden, returns to India calling immigration ‘hostile’ & ‘dysfunctional’

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An Indian entrepreneur in Sweden has stepped down as founder and CEO of his startup, sold the business, and returned to India, blaming what he described as a “hostile” and “dysfunctional” immigration system. Abhijith Nag Balasubramanya, who built a microgreens company in Skellefteå, said he was forced to leave the country after his case with…

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What is Nembharat, new ride platform rivaling Uber in India?

What is Nembharat, new ride platform rivaling Uber in India?

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NemBharat offers zero-commission and no-surge pricing model What’s the story India’s ride-hailing industry is about to witness a new player, NemBharat. The platform promises to offer a zero-commission and no-surge pricing model for passengers. This makes it a direct competitor to established names like Uber, Ola, and Rapido. The launch of NemBharat comes shortly after…

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India launches its first cooperative ride-hailing platform ‘Bharat Taxi’, where drivers become stakeholders through zero commission model

India launches its first cooperative ride-hailing platform ‘Bharat Taxi’, where drivers become stakeholders through zero commission model

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The Government of India has launched Bharat Taxi, the nation’s first ride-hailing platform operated under a cooperative model, setting it apart from conventional app-based services such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido. All you need to know about Bharat Taxi Bharat Taxi empowers its drivers, known as Sarathis, through a zero-commission model, enabling them to retain…

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US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Global Tariffs, Relief For India And Other Nations

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Global Tariffs, Relief For India And Other Nations

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The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” global tariffs in a 6-3 ruling, finding that he exceeded his authority by invoking a national emergency law without congressional approval. In a major blow to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, the US Supreme Court has struck down his sweeping “Liberation Day”…

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Bharat Taxi takes on aggregators with zero-commission, driver-owned model; national rollout by 2029 | India News

Bharat Taxi takes on aggregators with zero-commission, driver-owned model; national rollout by 2029 | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Union ministry of cooperation has launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, aimed at empowering drivers – called Sarathis – through ownership, governance, and profit-sharing, Union home minister Amit Shah said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Minsitry also plans to a country wide rollout by 2029.Registered under the…

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