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Business
Forex reserves rise by USD 5 bn to lifetime high of USD 609 bn
July 2, 2021The country’s foreign exchange reserves surged by USD 5.066 billion to touch a record high of...
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E-commerce
Govt to come out with certain clarifications on FDI in e-commerce sector shortly: Goyal
July 2, 2021Amid domestic traders continuously complaining alleged violations of FDI norms by foreign online players, Commerce and...
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Business
Omega Seiki inks initial pact with Valeo for electric powertrains
July 2, 2021EV maker Omega Seiki on Friday said it has signed an initial pact with automotive supplier...
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Agriculture
Vegetable & fruits seller Fraazo raises USD 11 mn from Sixth Sense, Nabard
July 2, 2021Online vegetables and fruits seller Fraazo on Friday said it has raised USD 11 million (about...
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Funding News
Winzo raises USD 65 mn from Griffin Gaming, others
July 2, 2021Multiplayer gaming platform Winzo has raised USD 65 million in a series C funding round, led...
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Electric Vehicle
Ather Energy in expansion mode; aims to ramp up production, drive in new products
July 2, 2021Bullish over long-term growth prospects of green mobility solutions in the country, electric scooter-maker Ather Energy...
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E-commerce
Flipkart launches app ‘Shopsy’ to boost local entrepreneurship
July 2, 2021Walmart-owned Flipkart on Thursday announced the launch of an app ‘Shopsy’ that will allow individuals to...
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Manufacturing
Wistron, Foxconn, Dell among 14 to get nod under PLI scheme for IT hardware
July 2, 2021The government on Thursday said 14 companies, including Dell, Lava, Dixon, Wistron and Foxconn, have received...
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Business
IMFCE Gita Gopinath, NASA scientist Kamlesh Lulla among 34 immigrants honoured by US foundation
July 2, 2021IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath and NASA scientist Kamlesh Lulla are among the 34 immigrants honoured...
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Funding News
Inflexor Ventures announces final close of Inflexor Technology Fund at over Rs 600 cr
July 2, 2021Inflexor Ventures on Thursday announced the final close of its fund at over Rs 600 crore,...
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Electric Vehicle
Nissan conducting feasibility study for producing EVs in India
July 2, 2021Japanese auto major Nissan is conducting a feasibility study for producing electric vehicles in India, including...
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Business
Telecom industry under tremendous stress; tariffs need to go up: Sunil Mittal
July 1, 2021Telecom czar Sunil Mittal on Thursday said the industry is under tremendous stress and hoped the...
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Business
PNB fraud: ED says Nirav Modi’s sister sends Rs 17.25 crore from UK to Indian govt account
July 1, 2021The ED on Thursday said fugitive businessman Nirav Modi’s sister has “remitted” over Rs 17 crore...
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Business
RBI asks banks to watch retail, MSME credit; shore up capital buffers
July 1, 2021The Reserve Bank on Thursday asked banks to monitor their exposures to the retail and small...
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Banking
Economic activity recovering since late-May; rising cyber attacks a risk: RBI chief
July 1, 2021The second wave of the pandemic took a “grievous toll” on India, but the dented economic...
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Agriculture
Govt launches special drive to bring more farmers under PM crop cover scheme
July 1, 2021In a major farmer outreach, the government on Thursday launched a special drive to enrol more...
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Electric Vehicle
PAPL ventures into EV space with launch of EVTRIC Motors
July 1, 2021An India-based automation company – PAPL has launched EVTRIC Motors, a new venture in electric vehicle...
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Auto
BMW drives in new M5 Competition in India tagged at Rs 1.61 cr
July 1, 2021German luxury carmaker BMW on Thursday launched an updated version of the M5 Competition sedan in...
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Business
hummel – Danish sportswear brand enters into partnership with Hyderabad FC
July 1, 2021Danish sportswear brand hummel has entered into a partnership with Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC,...
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Social Media
Moderated over 54,000 content pieces, 5,502 Koos reported by users in June: Koo
July 1, 2021Koo has proactively moderated 54,235 content pieces, while 5,502 posts were reported by its users during...
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Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self Reliance)
Data, demographic dividend present huge opportunity; this decade to be India”s techade”: PM
July 1, 2021Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the combination of nation’s demographic dividend and data, with...
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Education
UK opens new post-study work visa route for international students
July 1, 2021The UK Home Office on Thursday formally opened its new post-study work visa for international students,...
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Business
HomeLane records 16% revenue growth in FY21 despite COVID-19 pandemic
July 1, 2021HomeLane, India’s leading tech-based home interiors brand, recorded a 16% revenue growth in FY21 despite challenges...
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Space Plunge
Elon Musk’s SpaceX delivers 88 satellites into polar orbit
July 1, 2021Elon Musk-led SpaceX has launched 88 satellites as part of space firm’s “Transporter-2” mission. SpaceX’s Falcon...
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Business
Jalan Kalrock Consortium to infuse Rs 1,375 crore to revive Jet Airways
July 1, 2021Jalan Kalrock Consortium, the winning bidder for the grounded Jet Airways, will make a total cash...
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Business
GAIL to invest Rs 5,000 cr to build renewable energy portfolio
July 1, 2021AIL (India) Ltd will invest about Rs 5,000 crore to build a portfolio of at least...
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Business
Airtel deploys additional spectrum in Bengal to enhance network experience
July 1, 2021Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s premier communications solutions provider, today said that it has upgraded its mobile...
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Technology
Companies turn to innovation to harvest water from the air using solar
July 1, 2021With overpopulation, climate change and increasing water scarcity, innovators across the world have been looking for...
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COVID19
Zydus Cadila seeks nod for emergency use of ‘needle-free’ Covid-19 vaccine
July 1, 2021Zydus Cadila on Thursday said it has applied for emergency use authorisation (EUA) with the Drug...
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Business
Rural Tech Startup HESA raises USD 2 million Seed funding from Venture Catalysts, 9Unicorns
July 1, 2021Telangana based rural tech start-up, Hesa secured USD 2 Million financing as part of its seed...
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COVID19
European countries not supporting TRIPS waiver move to deal with COVID: Goyal
July 1, 2021Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that sadly, European countries and many other developed nations...
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Business
Amazon India to invest more in OTT space, eyes tier II markets for prime
June 30, 2021Amid a sharp rise in subscriber base in tier II cities, Amazon India is looking to...
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Business
Swiggy COO Vivek Sunder to step down; CEO Majety to oversee role
June 30, 2021Vivek Sunder, chief operating officer of food aggregator Swiggy, has reportedly put in his papers. The...
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Agriculture
FCI, startups join hands to develop simple, handy grain-testing equipment
June 30, 2021State-run Food Corporation of India (FCI) is working with agri-startups for developing a simple and handy...
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Business
Amazon Day Delivery feature for prime subscribers launched: All you need to know
June 30, 2021Amazon India has announced an ‘Amazon Day Delivery’ feature, for all the Prime members. The new...
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Funding News
Funding Alert: Detect Technologies secures $12mn from Accel, Elevation Capital, others
June 30, 2021Industrial AI company Detect Technologies on Wednesday said it has raised USD 12 million (about Rs...
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Business
Covid-19: USD 500 mn loan support to India’s informal working class from World Bank
June 30, 2021World Bank on Wednesday said it has approved a USD 500 million (about Rs 3,717.28 crore)...
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Health
Deutsche Bank supports Smile Foundation’s Health Cannot Wait Campaign
June 30, 2021Deutsche Bank has come forward to support Smile Foundation’s Health Cannot Wait campaign to strengthen public...
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EdTech
Edtech startup Nalanda Learning secures Rs 40 cr from Aavishkaar Capital
June 30, 2021Kolkata-based ed-tech venture Nalanda Learning Systems on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 40 crore in...
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Electric Vehicle
Logistics firm COGOS to induct 2,500 electric vehicles to its fleet
June 30, 2021Logistics services startup COGOS Technologies on Wednesday said it will augment its fleet with 2,500 electric...
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Business
Solar rooftop firm ZunRoof registers 160 pc growth in FY2021 despite pandemic
June 30, 2021Amidst the second wave of the global pandemic where all the industries are hit hard, hometech...
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Fintech
Prabhuji Online raises pre-series A round funding from angel investors
June 30, 2021Hyper local delivery startup Prabhuji Online on Wednesday said it has raised funding in pre-series A...
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COVID19
AstraZeneca partners with Docon to digitise 1,000 clincs across India
June 30, 2021AstraZeneca India (AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited) on Wednesday announced that it has signed a memorandum of...
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Funding News
Sequoia Capital selects 23 startups for fifth batch of its accelerator program Surge
June 30, 2021As many as 23 early-stage startups have been selected for fifth cohort of Sequoia Capital’s accelerator...
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COVID19
Supporting Moderna for Covid vax to be donated to India: Cipla
June 30, 2021Pharma major Cipla on Tuesday said it is supporting Moderna with the regulatory approval and import...
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Business
Realty firms hail Sebi move to reduce minimum subscription amount for REITs
June 30, 2021Realty firms on Tuesday hailed markets regulator Sebi’s decision to reduce the minimum subscription amount and...
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COVID19
Google says its Multitask Unified Model helped improve vaccine search results
June 30, 2021Google on Tuesday said its new MUM (Multitask Unified Model) has helped improve searches for vaccine...
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EdTech
Edtech platform Quizizz mops up USD 31.5 mn in series B funding round
June 30, 2021Quizizz, a student engagement platform, has raised USD 31.5 million as a part of its ongoing...
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Business
EAM Jaishankar takes up Covishield ‘green pass’ matter with top EU officials
June 30, 2021External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday took up the issue of inclusion of Covishield in...
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COVID19
Brazil suspends $324 million Covaxin contract due to irregularities
June 30, 2021Brazil is set to suspend a $324 million Covaxin contract, a deal to buy 20 million...
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Business
Centre slashes import duty on crude palm oil to tame retail edible oil prices
June 30, 2021The government on Tuesday reduced basic customs duty on crude palm oil to 10 per cent,...
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Business
Google, Amazon and Microsoft take top spots in Randstad Employer Brand Research
June 29, 2021Technology giant Google India has emerged as the most attractive employer brand’, followed by Amazon India...
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Business
Slew of reforms by govt to spur investment: Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian
June 29, 2021Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian on Tuesday said a number of reforms undertaken by the...
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Funding News
10Club raises USD 40 mn in seed round in e-comm roll-up space
June 29, 2021E-commerce roll-up firm 10Club on Tuesday said it has raised USD 40 million in seed funding...
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Business
Centre creates online portal to collect real-time govt, pvt warehouse details
June 29, 2021The Centre has developed an online portal to collect details about government and private warehouses, a...
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Business
Niti Aayog moots 100 pc I-T exemption for donations to not-for-profit hospitals
June 29, 2021Government think tank Niti Aayog has suggested 100 per cent income tax exemption for donations and...
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