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Zomato IPO oversubscribed 38x

Zomato IPO oversubscribed 38x

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Zomato's mega initial public offering (IPO) ended with a bumper 38 times oversubscription on Friday as institutional investors poured money to get a pie of the hottest online food delivery platform. Zomato got bids for 2,751.25 crore shares against 71.92 crore shares on offer, stock exchange data showed. The IPO is India's biggest since March 2020. Institutional investors, who shied away in the first two days of the IPO, bid several times over the number of shares reserved for them.

India's road map for a $5 trn self-reliant economy

India's road map for a $5 trn self-reliant economy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'The first year of the Modi government's second term has laid the roadmap for the future and we will embark on it with gusto,' promises Gopal Krishna Agrawal, the BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.

PMC Bank customers not to get Rs 5 lakh deposit cover in first lot

PMC Bank customers not to get Rs 5 lakh deposit cover in first lot

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Customers of stressed Punjab & Maharashtra Co-Operative Bank (PMC Bank) will not get up to Rs 5 lakh insurance cover in the first lot as the multi-state co-operative bank is under the resolution process. Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) in the first lot will pay customers of 20 stressed banks except PMC Bank. For the first lot, the mandatory 90 days period concludes on November 30.

The hottest paying job in India right now!

The hottest paying job in India right now!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

There is a 20 per cent growth in demand for 'full stack developers' in India.

Adobe, Microsoft and Google among India's 50 best IT & ITeS companies

Adobe, Microsoft and Google among India's 50 best IT & ITeS companies

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Unique benefits, work-life balance, and fair share of profits were the top three areas where MNCs fared better over Indian companies

Unacademy raises $440 mn; valued at $3.44 bn

Unacademy raises $440 mn; valued at $3.44 bn

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Unacademy on Monday said it has raised $440 million (about Rs 3,270.8 crore) in funding from a clutch of investors including Temasek, General Atlantic, and Softbank Vision Fund, valuing the edtech major at $3.44 billion. The investment is expected to help Unacademy expand its offerings, deepen its presence and compete more aggressively against rivals such as Byju's in the burgeoning ed-tech space in India that has been witnessing strong uptake amid the pandemic. The series H round was led by Temasek, with super pro-rata participation from General Atlantic, Tiger Global, and Softbank Vision Fund, a statement said.

Missing links in PM's start-up action plan

Missing links in PM's start-up action plan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Experts are betting big on the clause that talks of capital gains.

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The spacetech startup is expected to launch the first rocket which can hurl satellites of 250-700 kg into a lower Earth orbit by end-2021.

B-schools offering PGDM seek parity ahead of IIM Bill

B-schools offering PGDM seek parity ahead of IIM Bill

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

To meet this week on representation to HRD ministry for degree granting power, autonomy.

LIC IPO: Govt to review & simplify FDI policy

LIC IPO: Govt to review & simplify FDI policy

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The government is working towards further review and simplification of the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy to facilitate the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Anurag Jain said on Thursday. The final decision will be taken by the Cabinet. The industry department is working together with the finance ministry's department of financial services (DFS) and department of investment and public asset management (DIPAM) towards a successful listing of the life insurer on the domestic bourses, which is expected to be the largest in India.

Yogurt brand Epigamia gets a Deepika investment boost

Yogurt brand Epigamia gets a Deepika investment boost

Rediff.com14 May 2019

As part of the deal, Padukone will own equity in Drum Foods.

Pix: New tunes, drone show among many firsts in Beating Retreat

Pix: New tunes, drone show among many firsts in Beating Retreat

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

From the drones show to projection mapping show, this year's ceremony also presented quite a few firsts.

Start-ups are hopeless, will not create enough jobs: Biyani

Start-ups are hopeless, will not create enough jobs: Biyani

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

these are all funded by venture capitalists and "after 2-3 rounds of funding, 80 per cent shares are gone" and then are sold to some corporate houses

10 Lessons I Learned As A CEO

10 Lessons I Learned As A CEO

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Always acknowledge what you don't know and know that there are many paths to an end goal, says three-time founder and CEO Neha Sampat.

Beyond the start-up hype

Beyond the start-up hype

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Budget 2016 may hold some answers to start-up cooncerns.

Clarity needed on tax framework for IT industry: Nasscom

Clarity needed on tax framework for IT industry: Nasscom

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The government has created a comprehensive budget with sharp focus on sustaining economic activity and investment but more clarity is needed on areas like taxation framework for adopting remote working on a long-term basis, IT body Nasscom said on Monday. The industry association noted that the IT/ITeS (Information Technology-enabled Services) industry has been a key driver of growth and jobs in 2020 and there is an opportunity to significantly accelerate it further. "For the IT sector, one of the biggest needs ahead of us is the development of future business models, with hybrid working becoming a reality. "We look forward for the government to provide clarity on providing a framework in direct taxes and indirect taxes for the industry to adopt WFH/remote working on a long-term basis," Nasscom said in a statement.

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A series of steps taken by the government to promote ease of doing business and liberalisation of foreign direct investment norms have helped India receive record FDI inflows so far this year, and implementation of measures like PM Gati Shakti, single window clearance and GIS-mapped land bank are expected to further push investments in 2022. Notwithstanding the global slowdown and the COVID-19 pandemic, total foreign direct investments into India rose to a record $81.72 billion in 2020-21. During April-July this fiscal, FDI (foreign direct investment) into the country increased by 62 per cent to $27.37 billion.

After Prez, Modi likely to visit African countries

After Prez, Modi likely to visit African countries

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Speaking to the Indian community, he asked them to join the campaigns launched by Prime Minister Modi such as 'Digital India', 'Startup India, Stand up India', 'Clean India Mission', 'Smart Cities' etc.

PE-VC investments Surge To Record $49 Billion

PE-VC investments Surge To Record $49 Billion

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

IT and ITeS companies accounted for $28.1 billion of the total investment pie during the first nine months of 2021.

Indians want to study in Germany, Italy, Ireland...

Indians want to study in Germany, Italy, Ireland...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

One in five Indian students now prefer new and unconventional study destinations like Ireland, Turkey and Spain. The number of Indian students in Germany grew by 20.85 per cent in the winter semester to stand at over 25,000.

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.

Hiring In 2022: 9 Hottest Job Trends

Hiring In 2022: 9 Hottest Job Trends

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

AI and machine learning will only continue to grow in 2022, with a significant increase in the demand for such roles, notes Sekhar Garisa, CEO, Monster.com.

India is a challenging market in the short-term: Apple's Tim Cook

India is a challenging market in the short-term: Apple's Tim Cook

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Cook further said that Apple would like to place retail stores in India and is working with the government to seek approval to do that.

Qualcomm Ventures debuts in India

Qualcomm Ventures debuts in India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Qualcomm Incorporated, a developer of wireless technologies and data solutions, on Tuesday announced its plans to invest in Indian startup companies offering technologies and services that enhance the wireless communications and semiconductor ecosystems.

Byju's is raising $300 mn, valuation may touch $18 bn

Byju's is raising $300 mn, valuation may touch $18 bn

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Byju's is raising about Rs 2,200 crore ($300 million) as part of a larger round of new investment as the world's most valuable edtech company focuses on expanding its business in global markets and explores to do more acquisitions. According to industry sources, the new funding may value Bengaluru-based Byju's at $18 billion, up from a valuation of $16.5 billion in June this year. In June, Byju's became India's most valuable unicorn with a valuation of $16.5 billion, surpassing fintech company Paytm's $16 billion valuation.

How this startup simplifies law for the common man!

How this startup simplifies law for the common man!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Ankur Singla's Akosha is an Internet-based company that helps people tackle consumer complaints, draft rental agreements and wills, etc.. all from the comfort of their homes.

'We have to do everything to avoid a super spreader event'

'We have to do everything to avoid a super spreader event'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

'Health will continue to be at the centre of the government's attention as it underpins economic recovery and our collective well being.'

From start-ups to SpiceJet, companies offer jobs to Jet staff

From start-ups to SpiceJet, companies offer jobs to Jet staff

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

US-based co-working operator WeWork, Lowe's India, SpiceJet and startups like CureFit stepped in to offer employment to the distressed workers at Jet.

Budget: SC/ST, women entrepreneurs to get Rs 500-cr support

Budget: SC/ST, women entrepreneurs to get Rs 500-cr support

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

'SC and ST entrepreneurs are showing promise in starting and running businesses'.

'A start-up has to be super customer-obsessed'

'A start-up has to be super customer-obsessed'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'Even if you are aping the West, if you customise the idea for the Indian market, localise it based on the Indian ethos, it will succeed.'

BharatPe co-founder Nakrani lauds board action on unseating Grover

BharatPe co-founder Nakrani lauds board action on unseating Grover

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

BharatPe co-founder Shashvat Nakrani has accused Ashneer Grover, with whom he had co-founded the payment startup, of creating a false narrative about the company, and said the board acted quickly and decisively in unseating him after receiving finds of a PwC report. BharatPe, which allows shop owners to make digital payments through QR codes, last week stripped Grover of all titles and positions over his alleged "misdeeds" and may take further legal actions, including clawing back of some of his shareholding. In a letter to employees, Nakrani said the Grover episode was an aberration and not the norm at BharatPe, and went on to defend the board who he said were celebrated names in the banking and financial services industry.

PM Modi hands over indigenously-built light combat helicopters to IAF

PM Modi hands over indigenously-built light combat helicopters to IAF

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday handed over to the armed forces indigenously-developed light combat helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and electronic warfare systems for the warships, in reflection of India's focus to boost its domestic defence industry.

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

In a first, a grand drone show will dazzle the sky above the national capital during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk on Saturday as part of the country's 73rd Republic Day celebrations.

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

According to India Skills Report 2019, Andhra Pradesh offers equal space to both male and female workers.

Isha, Akash Ambani, Byju's Raveendran debut in Fortune's list

Isha, Akash Ambani, Byju's Raveendran debut in Fortune's list

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

This year's list includes 40 influential people under 40 years of age in five categories -- finance, technology, healthcare, government and politics, and media and entertainment.

India likely to see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali

India likely to see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Policy constraints may prevent many of the global retail giants from reaching their full potential.There are too many restrictions right now in the sector and policy makers lack clarity.

Mukesh Ambani bats for data privacy, cryptocurrency bills

Mukesh Ambani bats for data privacy, cryptocurrency bills

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Friday backed the proposed data privacy and cryptocurrency bills, saying India is putting in place the most forward-looking policies and regulations. Ambani, who has been a votary of Indians owning and controlling their own data and the nation drafting strict rules around how digital information is stored and shared, said nations have the right to build and protect strategic digital infrastructure. Stating that data is the 'new oil', he said every citizen's right to privacy has to be safeguarded. "India is putting in place the most forward-looking policies and regulations," he said at the Infinity Forum, hosted by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

Govt's new draft rules make it easier to fly drones

Govt's new draft rules make it easier to fly drones

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The number of forms to be filled to operate drones in the country have been reduced to six in draft 'Drone Rules, 2021' in comparison to 25 forms mentioned in the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules, 2021, it said.

Indian Railways mulls incubators to promote start-ups

Indian Railways mulls incubators to promote start-ups

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

On an annual basis, we'll seek out solutions to Indian Railways' most critical problems through 'innovation challenge': Suresh Prabhu

TikTok parent plans international data centre in India

TikTok parent plans international data centre in India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The company has set an internal target of 6-18 months to set up the data centre. The plan is part of the $1 billion ByteDance has recently committed to the Indian market over the next three years.