HYDERABAD: There has been a greater push in innovation in the last five years, and there are about 15,000 startups out of which 5,000 are deep technology-based startups, secretary to Department of Science and Technology…
MobiKwik now offers instant life insurance for Rs…
NEW DELHI: MobiKwik has announced the launch of digital life insurance on its app to its users. MobiKwik in association with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company has rolled out first-of-its-kind group micro insurance product. The…
Expect NPE 2019 to support MSMEs, drive growth…
Expecting increased incentives for MSMEs and drive growth of value-added manufacturing, ELCINA, the industry body representing the electronics manufacturing fraternity of the country, hopes the New Electronics Policy 2019 (NPE 2019) will address the concerns…
Zomato eyes gold with its subscription plan
NEW DELHI: Zomato expects its subscription-based programme Zomato Gold to bring in $ 20-25 million in revenue by the end of 2019, highlighting the growing importance of the premium product to the online delivery and…
Sony opens up internal startup program to anyone…
By Yuji NakamuraSony Corp., once known for innovations like the Walkman, will begin to back entrepreneurs outside the company with money, marketing support and more as it seeks more breakthroughs. The Tokyo-based company said on…
View: Amazon’s winner-take-all approach to small business
By Noah SmithSmall businesses are a pillar of capitalism and of a healthy economy. They provide a path into the middle and upper-middle class for people who don’t have elite connections or a fancy college…
BharatPe in talks to raise Rs 120 cr…
BENGALURU: BharatPe is in the final stages of raising nearly $ 17 million (about Rs 120 crore) from investors led by Sequoia Capital India, in what could turn out to be one of the largest…
No angel tax relief for startups who were…
NEW DELHI: While welcoming the steps taken by the government to resolve the Angel Tax issue, Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (IVCA), a grouping of investors, said there are still several issues that…
OYO expands international footprint with Saudi Arabia foray
NEW DELHI: Hospitality firm OYO Wednesday said it has launched operations in Saudi Arabia with signing of deals for 50 hotels having more than 3,000 rooms across seven cities. These properties will be operated under…