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HealthPlix raises $6 million through Series-B funding led by JSW Ventures
"Today, HealthPlix assists in more than 50,000 consultations on a daily basis across 12 medical specialties and in more than 180 cities across India, the statement said
 "HealthPlix raises $6 million through Series-B funding led by JSW Ventures")
Best of BS Opinion: Govt's limited fiscal cushion, doing-business concerns
From why this year's budgeted net tax revenue for the Centre is impossible to achieve to how Indians are blase about class-driven brutality, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces
 "Best of BS Opinion: Govt's limited fiscal cushion, doing-business concerns")
The power of the cause: Meet the trio behind a start-up to feed migrants
KVN Foundation, the start-up which was conceived when the lockdown began on March 25, has produced 4.5 million free meals for migrants and day labourers since then
 "The power of the cause: Meet the trio behind a start-up to feed migrants")
Govt considering easing tax rules to promote start-ups, says official
Talking about the host of measures on which they are working, Mohapatra said the DPIIT will be extending more funds this year to startups under the Fund of Funds scheme
 "Govt considering easing tax rules to promote start-ups, says official")
Euler Motors raises Rs 20 cr in Series-A round led by Inventus Capital
A first of its kind funding in the Electric Vehicles space during the testing times of Covid-19 pandemic
 "Euler Motors raises Rs 20 cr in Series-A round led by Inventus Capital")
Start-ups looking to tap into venture debt, avoid large funding rounds
Most start-ups are also not expecting to get the right valuation at this time, as the lockdown imposed to curb the virus' spread has severely disrupted business
 "Start-ups looking to tap into venture debt, avoid large funding rounds")
The entrepreneur who came out much the wiser after her dream ended early
Picking up ideas that are not too far ahead of their time, scalability and pivoting at the right time are key for success of any start-up, says this young entrepreneur
 "The entrepreneur who came out much the wiser after her dream ended early")
Coronavirus outbreak: Start-up heads predict mayhem in six months
The only disruption for thousands of start-ups in the country till now was limited to to pay cuts, salary freeze and layoffs, but the scene will be different in six months
 "Coronavirus outbreak: Start-up heads predict mayhem in six months")
Covid-19 impact: Technology start-ups have multiple silver linings
The lockdown has severely crippled half the ecosystem, especially e-commerce and mobility services; but the other half - digital players in content, social media and so on - is having a field day
 "Covid-19 impact: Technology start-ups have multiple silver linings")
Covid-19 impact: Technology start-ups have multiple silver linings
The lockdown has severely crippled half the ecosystem, especially e-commerce and mobility services; but the other half - digital players in content, social media and so on - is having a field day
Genes2Me to deliver 3 mn rapid test kits in coming weeks: CEO Neeraj Gupta
The first phase of our collaboration with Livzon revolves around bringing these kits to India and delivering them to the government within the shortest span of time, he said
 "Genes2Me to deliver 3 mn rapid test kits in coming weeks: CEO Neeraj Gupta")
Reform for the next generation
The dire outlook for an economy that was languishing before the pandemic suggests that India can no longer rely on business-as-normal paradigms
US-based Accel invests $2 mn in source-to-pay solution provider Aavenir
Aavenir's source-to-pay solution offers integrated products for contract lifecycle management, for sourcing management, and more
 "US-based Accel invests $2 mn in source-to-pay solution provider Aavenir")
What to prioritise? Challenges galore for business leaders post lockdown
What will be the priorities for business leaders as and when employees come back to work?
 "What to prioritise? Challenges galore for business leaders post lockdown")
Top headlines: Steel firms struggle, state finances to take a hit, and more
From Uber and BigBasket joining hands to deliver essentials, oil producers seeking relief from govt to venture capitalists warning start-ups, Business Standard brings you top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Steel firms struggle, state finances to take a hit, and more")
Six changes in tax rules that come into effect today
Today is first day of the financial year 2020-21, and with new year come new tax rules. Here are the six changes that come into effect from today
 "Six changes in tax rules that come into effect today")
New tax rules: Here're the changes that come into effect from today
Those who buy mobile handsets have to shell out more as goods and services tax rates on them have been hiked.
 "New tax rules: Here're the changes that come into effect from today")
How start-ups are spotting unhappy consumers and addressing their needs
These start-ups spot the unhappy consumer through digital means and then leveraging the latest digital technologies
 "How start-ups are spotting unhappy consumers and addressing their needs")
Wisdom for startups from grown-ups
Startups add value only if they build a sustainable business model. When will Indian startups understand this?
 "Wisdom for startups from grown-ups")
Coronavirus to cripple Indian start-ups, firms struggle to pay salaries
Firms say they are conserving cash and postponing expansion plans
 "Coronavirus to cripple Indian start-ups, firms struggle to pay salaries")