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VC investments in non-tech firms surge in 2015
Early stage consumer companies get the most traction for VC investments, besides financial services, health-care and education
 "VC investments in non-tech firms surge in 2015")
How India lost the plot in global iron ore trade
While miners are losing their export advantage because of a host of levies, end users within the country are increasingly relying on imports
 "How India lost the plot in global iron ore trade")
A struggle to quell fears over emerging markets
With investors fleeing in a fury, the world has changed drastically, largely for the worse, for large fund companies
 "A struggle to quell fears over emerging markets")
Why robots mean lower interest rates
Technological progress will affect inflation, says Axel Weber, chairman of UBS Group
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Making the financial sector Ind-AS ready
Banks need to develop loan risk assessment policy to sync with new accounting standard in two years
 "Making the financial sector Ind-AS ready")
 "E-governance to increase efficiency: Pranav Sayta")
 "Tax-related litigation to come down: Pranay Bhatia")
Beyond the start-up hype
A week after the government came out with incentives for these entities, tax experts point out the need for clarity in several areas
 "Beyond the start-up hype")
 "Answers to the Strategist Quiz (#444)")
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If Aamir doesn't stand by the brand he endorses, then he does not have any right to continue: Sandeep Goyal
Interview with owner-promoter of the Mogae Group and founder and former chairman of Dentsu India
 "If Aamir doesn't stand by the brand he endorses, then he does not have any right to continue: Sandeep Goyal")
Punjab steel mills fall silent amid global slump
In the last two years, almost 150 have downed shutters at Mandi Gobindgarh, the centre for production of secondary steel. Other industries like textiles too have started to explore options in neighbou
 "Punjab steel mills fall silent amid global slump")
NDA revives a 1916 pact for dams on the Ganga
The lives of millions in the Uttarakhand hills and the Gangetic plains are dependent on an ambiguous reading of the agreement
 "NDA revives a 1916 pact for dams on the Ganga")
Newsmaker: Guenter Butschek
Aiming for a global appeal
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Murthy moots easing tax environment for PE, VCs
Sebi-set up committee says reforming AIF regulatory framework will boost start-ups
 "Murthy moots easing tax environment for PE, VCs")
Start-ups will mature this year, says Mumbai Angels
Ishan Singh made nine investments in 2015 and expects a repeat this year
 "Start-ups will mature this year, says Mumbai Angels")
 "Altico Capital to invest Rs 2,500 cr every year in real estate")
Jugnoo raises $5.5-million in Series-B funding led by Paytm
Autorickshaw aggregator to use the funds to expand operations, improve supply and for incentives towards driver welfare
 "Jugnoo raises $5.5-million in Series-B funding led by Paytm")