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Kanika Subbiah's new venture raises money from Facebook India MD

She is married into Murugappa group family; her venture is a platform for giving and receiving wedding gifts

No clarity on Delhi govt's bus service scheme, says Shuttl

The company has been drawn into to the controversy surrounding exit of Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai

Google, HDFC Bank, TCS to sponsor 'Next BIG Idea' contest

The contest will select five hi-tech, high potential start-ups at an early stage

Start-ups getting less money

However, seed-stage deals have shrunk less this year than VC rounds

FarEye raises $3.5 mn from Saif Partners

A logistics management software, FarEye aims to solve the complicated last mile delivery issues on a mobile platform

Nasscom, IvyCap Ventures join hands to connect start-ups, investors, mentors

The aim is to develop strategies and initiatives to bolster Internet of Things movement in Indian start-up ecosystem

Start-ups betting high with changing entrepreneurial ecosystem in India

With more mature ecosystem and ample opportunities, Indians today are not only launching their own brands but also making their mark globally, says Umang Srivastav

Cabinet approves Fund of Funds for start-ups

The fund is expected to generate employment for 18 lakh people on full deployment

Valuation markdowns leave start-up boards nervous

Directors look at ways to avoid overstretched valuations, review clauses in officers' liability insurance policy

YourNest to pump in up to Rs 50-cr into start-ups this year

Fund has so far invested Rs 90 cr in last four years, now eyes start-ups in Internet of Things, automation and electronic design

SAP India, CIIE announce second edition of Startup Accelerator

The Accelerator seeks to mentor and build capacities of 30 start-ups by 2017

Vahanalytics raises seed fund of $200,000 from Venture Catalysts

Launched in 2016, Vahanalytics aims to make drivers and roads better through smarter data and machine learning

Extend tax holiday for start-ups to 7 years: Nirmala Sitharaman to FinMin

The commerce and industry minister also said that between June 2014 and January 2016, FDI equity flow has recorded a growth of 53%

IIT-Gn student start-up develops technology for safer transportation

The solution is a device that helps parents track the location of a school bus on the map through a phone application

Series A funding declines in first four months of 2016: VCCEdge data

Only four deals in April, the lowest in past 6 years; funding for real ideas and good start-ups still available, say experts

iCliniq to raise funds to invest in technology

The online platform connecting patients with doctors gets 70% of its business from foreign customers

India emerging a hub for fintech start-ups

According to a report by Nasscom, there are close to 400 companies in India focused on the fin-tech market globally.

Ahmedabad start-up Laundrynow.in to raise Rs 6.5 cr for expansion

Firm offers both online and offline laundry services; plans to expand beyond Ahmedabad to other cities in Gujarat

Navneet Promoters make strategic investment in SchoolWear.in

Firm plans to launch a range of school supplies such as uniforms and allied products, and facilitate fee payments across 500 schools

Start-ups target the big fat Indian wedding industry

With India all set to become the youngest country by 2020, they see enormous opportunity in this segment