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Business
Moody’s ups India’s growth forecast to 9.5% for 2022
February 24, 2022Moody’s Investors Service on Thursday raised India’s growth forecast to 9.5 per cent for the calendar...
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Business
Uncertainties remain around India’s medium-term debt trajectory: Fitch
February 24, 2022Fitch Ratings on Thursday said India’s economy is rapidly recovering from the pandemic but uncertainties remain...
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Funding News
Niyo raises $100 million in Series C round led by Accel, Lightrock
February 24, 2022Consumer neobanking platform, Niyo, on Thursday said that it has raised $100 million in its Series...
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Funding News
Social Alpha and LetsVenture announce seed investment in EV startup Accelero Vehicles
February 24, 2022Social Alpha and LetsVenture lead a seed investment round of INR 1.75 Crores in Accelero Vehicles....
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Business
China’s dominance in global supply chain ‘worrying’ factor: Bharat Forge CMD
February 24, 2022China’s dominance in the global supply-chain is a “worrying” factor as it can control pricing of...
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Business
Vodafone in talks to sell about 5 pc stake in Indus Towers to Bharti Airtel: Reports
February 24, 2022British telecom giant Vodafone Plc is in discussions to sell around five per cent stake in...
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Business
India to soon become 5th largest beauty market: Nykaa chairperson
February 24, 2022India is likely to overtake some of the European markets and become fifth largest in the...
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Agriculture
Budget focusing on making agriculture modern, smart: PM Modi
February 24, 2022Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the focus of the Union Budget 2022-23 is on...
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EdTech
CollegeDekho acquires Getmyuni for Rs 50 cr
February 24, 2022Edtech firm CollegeDekho has acquired its peer firm Getmyuni for about Rs 50 crore in a...
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Business
RBI’s views might have delayed crypto bill: Deputy Governor Michael Patra
February 24, 2022Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Michael Patra on Wednesday said the central bank’s views about cryptocurrencies might...
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EdTech
Google-backed Silicon Valley’s AI English coach ELSA, marks 3 million users in India
February 24, 2022Silicon Valley-based personal virtual pronunciation coach ELSA witnessed a rapid growth in its users, marking over...
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Business
Airtel CEO bats for giving out E-bank backhaul spectrum with 5G frequencies
February 23, 2022Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal on Wednesday made a strong pitch for giving out E-band backhaul...
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News
Biden cuts off Russia from Western financing over Putin’s actions against Ukraine
February 23, 2022US President Joe Biden has announced a set of sweeping sanctions targeting Russia’s ability to do...
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Trending
BharatPe sacks Ashneer Grover’s wife Madhuri Jain, cancels ESOPs
February 23, 2022BharatPe has sacked Madhuri Jain Grover, wife of the fintech firm’s co-founder and managing director Ashneer...
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Funding News
Shipsy raises USD 25 mn in funding round co-led by A91 Partners, Z3 Partners
February 23, 2022Logistics management platform Shipsy has raised USD 25 million in a Series-B round co-led by A91...
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Business
India has potential to become global energy leader: Mukesh Ambani
February 23, 2022Reliance Industries Ltd chairman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday said technological advancements will make India a global...
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Funding News
IvyCap Ventures mops up Rs 1,600 crore in first close of third fund
February 23, 2022Mumbai-bases early stage venture capital investor IvyCap Ventures on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 1,608...
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Funding News
Hasura raises USD 100 mn in funding round; enters ‘unicorn’ club
February 23, 2022Hasura on Tuesday announced that it has secured USD 100 million in funding round led by...
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Business
Bill Gates applauds Indian vaccine manufacturers for supplying affordable vaccines across the world
February 23, 2022Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has praised India for its vaccine-manufacturing prowess and applauded...
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Funding News
Finarkein Analytics raises seed round funding led by IIFL & Info Edge
February 23, 2022Pune-based Finarkein Analytics announced seed round funding co-led by IIFL’s Fintech Fund and Redstart Labs, an...
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EdTech
Jaro Education announces education initiative for 1000 underprivileged children
February 22, 2022Jaro Education, an executive education focused edtech company, announced an education initiative – ‘I Wish to...
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Agriculture
Agritech startup Krishify raises USD 3.5 mn from investors for business growth
February 22, 2022Agritech startup Krishify on Tuesday said it has raised USD 3.5 million from investors to grow...
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Business
Shopping centres, malls request Delhi government to allow operations beyond 8 pm
February 22, 2022Shopping centres and malls have requested the Delhi government to ease restrictions and allow operations of...
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Policy and Regulations
IT ministry initiates public consultation on draft data accessibility and use policy
February 22, 2022The IT ministry has come out with a draft policy that proposes a framework for government-to-government...
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Business
Warburg invests $210 mn in medical devices major Meril
February 22, 2022Leading global growth investor Warburg Pincus has agreed to pick up a minority stake for USD...
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EdTech
Lido Learning lays off over 150 employees five months after $10 mn funding
February 22, 2022Mumbai-based edtech startup Lido Learning has reportedly laid off 150 employees, citing financial constraints to run...
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Tech Plunge
Mystify launches Multi-City Flight Search feature
February 22, 2022Mystify, a Singapore-based travel tech leader, has launched an extension Multi-City Search feature to their existing...
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Funding News
MediBuddy raises USD125 mln in funding from Quadria Capital, Lightrock India
February 22, 2022Online healthcare firm MediBuddy has raised $125 million in funding from Quadria Capital and Lightrock India,...
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Industry
Indian women freelancers becoming more competitive: Payoneer Study
February 22, 2022Indian women freelancers have reported higher levels of satisfaction, owing to an increased work-life balance and...
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Funding News
RetainIQ raises USD 2.3 million in seed funding round led by Accel Partners
February 22, 2022RetainIQ, a leading e-commerce marketing company, today announced that it has raised USD 2.3 million (INR...
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Industry
Rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine drive oil prices higher
February 22, 2022Oil prices have surged as the crisis between Russia and Ukraine escalate, with Moscow sending forces...
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Funding News
Fleetx raises USD 19.4 mln in Series-B funding led by IndiaMart
February 22, 2022Fleet management platform Fleetx.io has raised USD 19.4 million (about Rs 145 crore) in series-B funding...
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Economy
Indian economy growing at 9.2%, among fastest-growing large economies, says Niti CEO
February 21, 2022The Indian economy is growing at 9.2 per cent and is expected to grow at similar...
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Business
Entrepreneurs to take country to higher growth, prosperity: Marico chairman
February 21, 2022Entrepreneurs will lead the country to higher growth and prosperity, Marico Chairman Harsh Mariwala on Monday...
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Business
SEA asks edible oil players to reduce minimum retail price
February 21, 2022Stating that domestic edible oil prices are showing no sign of easing in view of global...
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Banking
FM asks banks to be more customer-friendly
February 21, 2022Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said banks need to focus more on being customer-friendly...
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Business
Domestic air traffic to cross pre-COVID levels in next 2 months: Scindia
February 21, 2022The number of daily air passengers is expected to cross pre-COVID levels in the next two...
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Economy
Leveraging digital channels, tech to become USD 5 trn economy welcome step by govt: HUL CMD
February 21, 2022Leveraging digital channels to strengthen agriculture, healthcare and education to drive India towards a USD 5...
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Business
Low Budget allocation to healthcare: Fin secy says it is primarily states’ responsibility
February 21, 2022Finance Secretary T V Somanathan on Monday said healthcare is primarily the responsibility of the states,...
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Banking
Credit Suisse leak reveals corrupt politicians, criminal ties and more
February 21, 2022A major leak of Credit Suisse, the second-biggest Swiss bank, has exposed over 18,000 accounts of...
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Business
Bikaji Foods set to raise Rs 1,000 crore IPO at valuation of $1 billion
February 21, 2022India’s largest manufacturer of ethnic savouries and sweets Bikaji Foods International is likely to raise Rs...
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Business
Govt aims sustained recovery; infra spends will have multiplier effects: FM
February 21, 2022Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government wants a sustained recovery and the...
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Business
Archean Chemical Industries files IPO papers with Sebi
February 21, 2022Archean Chemical Industries, a speciality marine chemical manufacturer, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi...
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Telecom
Airtel joins SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium; anchoring 20 pc investment in cable system
February 21, 2022Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has joined the ‘SEA-ME-WE-6’ undersea cable consortium in a bid...
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Economy
India, US in dialogue to boost economic ties
February 21, 2022India and the US are in dialogue to look at ways, beyond a free trade agreement,...
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Trade
India-UAE trade pact may benefit $26 bn worth of domestic goods subjected to 5 pc duty
February 21, 2022The comprehensive free trade agreement between India and the UAE is likely to benefit about USD...
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Education
New India Literacy Programme to cover adult education
February 20, 2022The Ministry of Education has approved a new scheme New India Literacy Program for the next five...
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Agriculture
Centre keen on FPOs playing key role in making India a global millet hub
February 20, 2022The Centre wants farmer producer organizations (FPOs) to play a key role in making India a...
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Environment
World pumps $1.8 tn every year on subsidies harmful to environment: Report
February 20, 2022The world is spending about $1.8 trillion every year on subsidies driving the annihilation of wildlife...
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Business
Jewellery sector to get duty-free access in India-UAE trade pact
February 20, 2022The domestic jewellery sector is to get a huge boost in the UAE market as it...
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Politics
India-China relations are still rough
February 20, 2022India’s relations with China right now was going through a very difficult phase after Beijing violated...
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Business
LIC’s IPO likely to open for investors on March 11: Report
February 19, 2022India is likely to witness the country’s biggest IPO at $8 billion by the state-run Life...
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Tech Plunge
PM Modi assures government support to drone technology startups
February 19, 2022Flagging off 100 Kisan drones in different parts of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured...
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Policy and Regulations
Centre sets up market mechanism for plastic waste management
February 19, 2022For the first time ever, the Centre has set up a market mechanism for plastic waste...
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Funding News
Stellapps raises funding from IDH FarmFit, first-of-its-kind partnership
February 18, 2022Stellapps has raised an undisclosed amount from IDH FarmFit, which is the fund’s first equity investment...
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Social Media
Wobb engages 1000 influencers to build beauty brand “Plum”
February 18, 2022Wobb, the world’s fastest influencer hiring platform, has connected Plum – a 100% vegan beauty and...
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