Come what may, don’t leave the playground
Today marks one year since India went into a three-month lockdown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout this past highly “unprecedented” year, I’ve been speaking to a lot…
How technology can organise an unorganised logistics market
Over the past few years, the logistics and relocation industry has undergone sea change when it comes to leveraging cutting-edge technology. The advancements have majorly been made in the spheres…
CCI terms WhatsApp’s conduct on updated privacy policy “exploitative and exclusionary”; orders probe
Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday directed its investigation arm to conduct a probe into WhatsApp's updated privacy policy and terms of service on prima facie…
Industrial activities may gather further momentum on rise in govt capex, vaccination drive: Kant
Industrial activities in India are expected to gather further momentum on account of an increase in government capital expenditure, accelerate the COVID-19 vaccination drive, and resolute push to long-pending reforms,…
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[Funding alert] ChrysCapital invests $50M in Safex Chemicals for a minority stake
Agrochemical company Safex Chemicals India on Wednesday said PE firm ChrysCapital has invested $50 million (around Rs 362 crore) in the company for a minority stake.The transaction involves a combination…
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[Funding alert] Parent firm of Dream 11 raises $400M at $5B valuation
Fantasy sports unicorn startup Dream Sports, which owns the flagship brand Dream 11, has raised $400 million in second investment led by TCV, D1 Capital Partners, and Falcon Edge.This round…
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[Funding alert] Saas startup Voiro raises $1.8M in pre-Series A round led by Mela Ventures, 1Crowd
Voiro, a Bengaluru-based SaaS startup, on Wednesday said it raised $1.8 million in a pre-Series-A round led by Mela Ventures. Early-stage VC fund and angel platform 1Crowd, who had led…
Practo launches 24×7 veterinary telemedicine and online consultation services for pets
Bengaluru-based telemedicine giant Practo has announced the launch of veterinary telemedicine services on its platform. As a part of these services, the company is partnering with licensed veterinarians across India…
Swiggy to pay for COVID-19 vaccine of its over 2 lakh delivery staff
Swiggy, the on-demand delivery unicorn, has announced that it would bear the entire cost of the COVID-19 vaccination for its two-lakh plus delivery staff. The company has its presence across…
No digital tax if goods, services sold via Indian arm of foreign ecommerce players
In a bid to provide a level-playing field, the government has decided not to levy 2 percent digital service tax if goods and services are sold through Indian arm of…