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15-Oct-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
PLI Scheme - How do production-linked incentive schemes work
How do performance-linked incentive schemes work? How do they spur production of goods? And how are the benefits passed on to manufacturers and consumers? Here's an explainer on PLI schemes
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12-Oct-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
Niche businesses take centre stage with $20 bn in unicorn funding this year
Startup sectors like specialty e-commerce, enterprise subscription software and standalone business models are attracting funds and higher valuations
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07-Oct-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
What is an IPO and how does the process work?
What is an initial public offering (IPO)? What is the process for bringing an IPO? How to invest in IPO? How much time does it take for a company to go public? Here's a lowdown
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05-Oct-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
What's a SPAC and how does it help startups in raising money? Decoded
SPAC is the new buzzword in the deal-making space. It is becoming very popular with founders in India and abroad. So, what is a SPAC and how does it work? Let's understand
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30-Sep-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
Will Superior Voting Rights boost domestic listing of tech startups?
Sebi has eased the rules for issuance of shares with superior voting power, bringing India on a par with start-up rules in the US. Will this inspire Indian start-ups to list in India?
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29-Sep-2021 | Peerzada Abrar & Yuvraj Malik
Sebi ruling on DVR cheers startups, but can it stop international listings?
Sebi has said that promoters/founders who have net worth of Rs 1,000 crore can now have superior voting rights
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21-Sep-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
Apple keynote did not impress analyst, but can it woo the Indian user?
Analysts say Apple users will likely hold on to older models in India as the enthusiasm for Apple products has never been stronger. iPhone 13 goes on sale in India on September 24
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31-Aug-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
What happens when an entrepreneur sets his mind on solving parking woes?
For most, Amit Lakhotia's Park+ is an app for parking spots discovery, booking and payments; others know it as the firm behind automated entry-exits gates at apartments and malls
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17-Aug-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
Early recovery for travel portals, little impact of likely third wave seen
Higher pace of vaccination, lifting of lockdown curbs is aiding recovery; but it is clipped as only 72.5% of airlines are allowed to fly as per present rules
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17-Aug-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
Focus this year is to build a premium range across categories: Xiaomi India
In India, the Chinese smartphone brand will focus on premium offerings in TVs, Laptops, and smart home appliances over the next year, says Raghu Reddy, chief business officer
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13-Aug-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
'My mission is to bridge skilling gap in workforce,' says Eruditus CEO
The start-up, which closed $650 million funding at $3.2 billion valuation from Softbank and Accel, operates in the re-skilling space
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12-Aug-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
Location-tech firm Locale.ai raises $1.3 mn from Chiratae, Better Capital
Locale.ai works with customers like Bounce, Dunzo and Omni, a Costa Rican taxi firm, to deliver insights and analytics on their location data.
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03-Aug-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
This derivatives trader chose financial education over brokerage business
The man who hates seeing people losing money started Kredent InfoEdge, whose two platforms offer video courses on investing and a base for learners to dive into stock fundamentals and technicals
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29-Jul-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
Mortgage firm Easy raises $15 mn in series A, focus on affordable housing
The round was led by private equity firm Xponentia Capital Partners, founded by former Carlyle Group managing director Devinjit Singh
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20-Jul-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
Is the pandemic a silver-lining for startup accelerators and incubators?
Latest data from EY show PE and venture investment in startups doubled in H12021 to $6 bn. With more activity in the market, ancillary businesses like accelerators and incubators also thrived
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06-Jul-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
As Covid restrictions ease, Isro puts in place aggressive launch timelines
Isro's move is not only motivated by lower Covid-19 cases but also by the significance of some of the projects
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29-Jun-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding
Enterprises typically reach the feat at series C or series D, or three to four funding rounds later
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22-Jun-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
New OTT audience tracking tools take centre stage in video streaming space
With billions of dollars spent every year on original programming--and movies now being launched via OTTs with theatres remaining shut--the need for audience measurement is stronger than ever
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21-Jun-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
Covid-19 impact on Ola, Uber lower during second wave; Ola fares better
The mobility sector is amongst the worst hit due to Covid-19 and both Ola and Uber have lost revenue
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10-Jun-2021 | Yuvraj Malik
Virendra Sehwag takes cricket coaching online with sports startup Cricuru
Cricuru is an online platform for cricket coaching, which it delivers through a repository of video tutorials by professional cricketers and an AI-powered tool