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Knowlarity to take PE route for expansion

The company had raised a $2-million angel fund five years ago, and $6.5 million in Series-A from Sequoia Capital in Jan 2012

MTR Foods plans foray into e-commerce by Q3FY16

Household name in instant food mixes, ready-to-eat is also expanding product portfolio

Policy for agri technical training institutes needed: Gopalakrishnan

Says the govt should have a policy to promote ATTIs

Posco, SAIL in talks for setting up a steel plant: Govt

Posco top brass, Korean envoy are said to have discussed new investment plans with PM in January

At 20%, Gujarat got highest share of investments in food processing

Investment share of other states included that of Andhra (14%), Karnataka (13%), Maharashtra (9%) and West Bengal (6%), among others

OSCB targets Rs 10, 000 crore crop loan disbursement

The crop loan target for the current fiscal includes Rs 5500 crore for Kharif-2015 and Rs 4500-crore for Rabi 2015-16

Odisha seeks 0.18 million tonne coal allotment for MSMEs

The coal requirement of a MSME unit is calculated on the basis of a joint capacity assessment made by concerned District Industries Centre (DIC) and MSME Development Institute under the Ministry of MS

Odisha issues show cause notice to beer sellers

The five beer majors are opposing the proposal of 20% reduction in offer prices as mentioned in the new excise policy of the state

Odisha promises sops for start-ups in Innovation policy

The state's draft policy on innovation has an array of incentives for the would-be entrepreneurs

Ortel Communication bottomline returns to black after IPO

Posts Rs 5.6 cr profit in FY15, compared withh Rs 13.8 cr loss a year ago

How Snapdeal gains by acquiring Freecharge

The e-commerce company hopes to boost its valuation as well as leverage the growing number of transactions being carried out on mobile phones

Jewellery demand to grow by 10% in 2015 : Report

Over the long term, gold jewellery demand in India is supported by cultural underpinnings in India, evolving lifestyle and growing disposable income

Sri Lanka's high commissioner woos industry

Says the good relationship with India can be leveraged to work actively for the benefit of industry of both countries

Wheat purchase halts in Punjab due to transporters' strike

Labourers are also on strike for their demands related with wages and tender issues

Now, Punjab seeks easier wheat-buy norms

Asks Centre to implement procurement rules similar to those in Haryana

UP organises summit on emerging biz opportunities in solar energy

Akhilesh Yadav to inaugurate 3-day national event on Apr 24

Regulating app-based services harmful to start-ups: Vishal Misra

Interview with Associate Professor, Dept of Computer Science, Columbia University

Will the corporate governance structure change?

Stringent rules for independent directors in state-run banks and insurance companies

Indian taxmen beat the world

No other country has mandated disclosure of foreign travel; govt's promise of review being watched keenly

Chhattisgarh seeks Centre's help for sugarcane research

The research institute would encourage sugarcane cultivation and help farmers increasing its quality as well as productivity