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Founder Of FirstCry And 2 Other Unicorns Said To Under $50M Tax Evasion Probe
Founder Of FirstCry And 2 Other Unicorns Said To Under $50M Tax Evasion Probe
Several investors in FirstCry, including ChrysCapital Management Co, a prominent private equity firm, and Sunil Bharti Mittal's family office, have also found themselves under scrutiny regarding this matter.
China Visa Snags: India's First Lithium-Ion EV Battery Producer Faces Potential Standstill
China Visa Snags: India's First Lithium-Ion EV Battery Producer Faces Potential Standstill
As India ambitiously positions itself as a global manufacturing powerhouse, especially for businesses diversifying from China, such bureaucratic snags could deter potential investors.
India Meets Pakistan In Singapore: A Tale Of Two Nations, Shared Visions, And A Tech Revolution!
India Meets Pakistan In Singapore: A Tale Of Two Nations, Shared Visions, And A Tech Revolution!
Today, Locofy boasts users from over 160 countries and has automated a whopping 50 million lines of code.
Condolences Pour In After Pepperfry Co-Founder Passes Away In Ladakh
Condolences Pour In After Pepperfry Co-Founder Passes Away In Ladakh
Murty's journey in the business world commenced in June 1996 when he became part of Cadbury as a Sales and Marketing professional.
Tata Consumer, ITC Eye Stake In Fabindia-Backed Organic India: Report
Tata Consumer, ITC Eye Stake In Fabindia-Backed Organic India: Report
The 'Indian Organic Sector Vision 2025' report by the commerce ministry shows that the organic and wellness products market, especially post-Covid-19, is growing at high-double digits.
Exclusive: Prime Venture-Backed Startup's AI Tutor Aims To Help Your Kids Learn Better
Exclusive: Prime Venture-Backed Startup's AI Tutor Aims To Help Your Kids Learn Better
ZuAI announced raising ₹4 crore in a seed funding round led by Prime Ventures earlier this month
OYO's Spotless Stay Program: Ritesh Agarwal Plans TO Clean Sweep Hotel Hygiene Issues
OYO's Spotless Stay Program: Ritesh Agarwal Plans TO Clean Sweep Hotel Hygiene Issues
OYO's CEO, Ritesh Agarwal, announced the launch of the Spotless Stay program, a new initiative aimed at tackling cleanliness issues in hotels, on July 20, 2023.
Chart: Has Shark Tank India Broken Its Promises? Ashneer Grover Says He Hasn't
Chart: Has Shark Tank India Broken Its Promises? Ashneer Grover Says He Hasn't
A new analysis of filings from India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs by PrivateCircle Research has shown that the sharks have come through on fewer than half of the investments they committed.
Fewer Than 50% Of Successful Shark Tank India Season 1 Startups Have Got Funding So Far
Fewer Than 50% Of Successful Shark Tank India Season 1 Startups Have Got Funding So Far
Namita Thapar fulfilled the highest percentage of investment commitments at 59%, while Anupam Mittal had the lowest at 29%.
Will Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail Save Dunzo's 'Sinking Ship'?
Will Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail Save Dunzo's 'Sinking Ship'?
Dunno managed to raise only about $45 million (₹370 crore) in April, with only Reliance Retail and Google subscribing to the convertible notes, leading to a cash flow problem.
Peak Bengaluru Moment: Amazon Employee's Auto Driver Turns Out To Be An Entrepreneur
Peak Bengaluru Moment: Amazon Employee's Auto Driver Turns Out To Be An Entrepreneur
Sachin Uttarwar, a Product Manager at Amazon, shared an inspiring encounter he had with an auto-rickshaw driver in Bengaluru, India.
Over ₹100 Crore Poured Into Startups By Shark Tank India: Report
Over ₹100 Crore Poured Into Startups By Shark Tank India: Report
The Indian adaptation of the business reality show, Shark Tank India, has seen over ₹100 crore of investments across its first two seasons, as per a Redseer report. According to the report, 27 startups that appeared on the show secured deals six times greater in value from outside investors within a span of 1.5 years.
Byju's Books Under Government Scanner After Major Exits: Report
Byju's Books Under Government Scanner After Major Exits: Report
The government will decide whether the case will be handed over to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office depending on the outcome of the investigation.
Bollywood Star Parineeti Chopra Turns Investor For Innovative Hygiene Brand
Bollywood Star Parineeti Chopra Turns Investor For Innovative Hygiene Brand
Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra has embarked on a new journey as an investor and partner at Clensta, a company known for its innovative waterless bathing and shampooing products.
Acko Ready To Break Into India's Life Insurance Industry: Why Is A Major Shake-Up Expected?
Acko Ready To Break Into India's Life Insurance Industry: Why Is A Major Shake-Up Expected?
This product launch will mark the first significant tech-led disruption in India's life insurance sector, which hasn't seen a new company licensed since 2011.
Exclusive: This Startup Is Looking To Hunt Down Shares Your Grandfather Bought Years Ago—And Then Forgot About
Exclusive: This Startup Is Looking To Hunt Down Shares Your Grandfather Bought Years Ago—And Then Forgot About
GLC Wealth reaches out to people and helps them recover investments that they may have forgotten about.
PhonePe's Pincode Expands to Nine More Cities, Intensifies E-commerce Battle
PhonePe's Pincode Expands to Nine More Cities, Intensifies E-commerce Battle
PhonePe's dedicated app for the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), Pincode, has expanded its operations to nine more cities following a successful launch in Bengaluru, Moneycontrol reports. This move comes as PhonePe aims to strengthen its position in the e-commerce sector.
Byju's May Bid Adieu To King Khan Amid Financial Strains
Byju's May Bid Adieu To King Khan Amid Financial Strains
Troubled edtech giant Byju's is unlikely to renew its endorsement deal with Shah Rukh Khan when it expires in September, amid cost-cutting measures and difficulties in raising funds, The Economic Times reported.
Investors Likely To Get Stricter With Startups Amid Byju's Turmoil
Investors Likely To Get Stricter With Startups Amid Byju's Turmoil
Concerns have arisen due to Byju's aggressive revenue recognition, delayed audits, and a marginal revenue decline in FY21 despite COVID-19 pandemic-driven growth in that financial year.
UpGrad Eyes A Bargain In The US While Byju's Struggles At Home
UpGrad Eyes A Bargain In The US While Byju's Struggles At Home
Udacity, founded in 2011 by Sebastian Thrun, had a peak valuation of $1 billion (₹8,205.2 crore) in 2015 but has since seen a significant decline in operations, leading to the willingness to sell at a lower value.
Crypto Platform Coinswitch Set To Hop Into Stock Trading: More Competiton For Zerodha, Upstox?
Crypto Platform Coinswitch Set To Hop Into Stock Trading: More Competiton For Zerodha, Upstox?
Amid global uncertainties around cryptocurrencies, Coinswitch previously announced its intention to extend its services beyond crypto to traditional investment products like mutual funds and U.S. stocks.
'India Could See 10-12 Unicorns In The Coming Decade From The Energy Transition Space': Transition VC's Co-Founder
'India Could See 10-12 Unicorns In The Coming Decade From The Energy Transition Space': Transition VC's Co-Founder
The energy transition-focused fund has invested in several upcoming startups, and just last year announced the launch of a ₹400 crore fund.
Koo Opens Doors For Creators To Monetise Content With Premium Subscription Feature
Koo Opens Doors For Creators To Monetise Content With Premium Subscription Feature
With Koo Premium, creators can provide exclusive content to their subscribers for a weekly or monthly fee. Koo believes this makes their platform the easiest for posting premium content and generating income.
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