Expert panel examining feasibility to introduce SPACs in India: SEBI chief

SEBI chief Ajay Tyagi on Wednesday said an expert committee is examining the feasibility of introducing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) like structures in India.The group — formed under SEBI's…

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[Funding alert] Silicon Valley-based Gupshup raises additional $240M from Tiger Global, Fidelity, others

Conversational messaging company Gupshup, which became a unicorn in April this year, on Wednesday said it raised an additional $240 million in follow-on funding round from a group of investors,…

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Edtech startup Imarticus Learning acquires Eckovation for an undisclosed sum

Imarticus Learning, a Mumbai-based professional education firm, on Wednesday, said it acquired Delhi-based social learning platform Eckovation for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Imarticus Learning aims to bring in synergies…

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YouTube Shorts hits 15 billion daily video views, growing 131 pc since March

Google parent Alphabet turned a stunning quarter, posting revenues of $61.9 billion and net income $18.5 billion in the April-to-June period.Much of the growth was driven by Google's search division…

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How direct selling is helping women find their passion for business

As a successful obstetric physiotherapist based in Jaipur, Sudhi Soni has had years of experience in balancing her professional and personal life. But behind her successful medical practice, was a…

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How BHIVE survived the pandemic with the launch of its fintech investment platform bhive.fund

HNI (High Networth Individuals) form 58 percent of India’s GDP, with close to 30 percent based out of Mumbai and Delhi alone. Today, the top 5 percent of HNIs own…

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