Tiger Global Makes First Non-Tech Bet In India, Invests $5 Mn In Delhi Based Startup Chaayos

Delhi-based startup Chaayos, a cafe that serves customized tea has raised $5 Mn from capital firm Tiger Global Management Llc in Series A. This is Tiger’s first investment in a…

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Tamil Nadu announces ‘total lockdown’ from May 10 to 24 to beat COVID-19

With Tamil Nadu witnessing a sharp increase in the COVID-19 cases, the government on Saturday announced clamping a two-week "total lockdown" across the state to curb the spread of the…

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Amazon’s India Marketplace Unit Receives INR 915 Cr Investment From Parent Firm

The investment was led by Singapore-based Amazon Corporate Holdings, with participation from the parent entity Amazon.com IncThis is the first investment Amazon has made in its India marketplace unit this…

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Swasth, ACT Grants is procuring 50,000 oxygen concentrators, other medical supplies to fight COVID-19

Swasth Digital Health Foundation, along with ACT Grants, a social change movement of the Indian startup ecosystem, is procuring 50,000 Oxygen Concentrators (OC) and other medical supplies to aid the…

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Govt allows cash payment of over Rs 2 lakh for COVID-19 treatment at hospitals

The Income Tax Department has issued a notification allowing hospitals and nursing homes to accept cash payments of Rs 2 lakh and more for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.The Central…

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