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Byju's turns profitable in 8 years, sales soar 186% in a year

Byju's turns profitable in 8 years, sales soar 186% in a year

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Valued at $5 billion, Byju's has seen growth sky rocket in the last two years on the back of mega VC top-ups.

VC investments into Indian cos double to $259 mn

VC investments into Indian cos double to $259 mn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

According to the data by Dow Jones VentureSource, global venture investment in companies across the world rose 13 per cent in January-March period this year.

Global surveillane tech market to touch $146bn in 2025

Global surveillane tech market to touch $146bn in 2025

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

High-level intelligence collection will no longer be the preserve of government agencies alone, says Pranjal Sharma.

Keep off university row, JNU V-C tells political parties

Keep off university row, JNU V-C tells political parties

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar has appealed to "all" political parties to not "interfere" in the matters of university, which is caught in a row over an event against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, and asserted that the varsity is "capable" of dealing with issues internally

63 IPOs mop up record Rs 1.18 lakh crore so far in 2021

63 IPOs mop up record Rs 1.18 lakh crore so far in 2021

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The primary issue market has hit an all-time high with 63 corporates raising Rs 1,18,704 crore through main-board initial public offerings (IPOs) so far in 2021, which is nearly 4.5 times more than the Rs 26,613 crore raised through 15 issues in 2020 and almost double of the previous best of Rs 68,827 crore in 2017, according to a report. Pranav Haldea, managing director of Prime Database Group, said the IPO frenzy was driven by new-age loss-making technology start-ups along with strong retail participation, and the resultant massive listing gains were the key highlights of the year. Another highlight was only 51 per cent or Rs 103,621 crore of the total Rs 202,009 crore was fresh capital raising and the remaining Rs 98,388 crore were offers for sale.

A successful entrepreneur-turned-VC tells his tale

A successful entrepreneur-turned-VC tells his tale

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Today, there are opportunities in many areas like the new media entertainment, mobile space, gaming, bio-informatics and application of technology in various domains.

JNU V-C won't stand for nonsense

JNU V-C won't stand for nonsense

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit won't be afraid to tangle with the toughest of them.

RBI Guv Das tests positive for COVID-19; to continue work from isolation

RBI Guv Das tests positive for COVID-19; to continue work from isolation

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Sunday said he has tested positive for coronavirus and will work from isolation while the central bank will continue to function normally. Das said he is asymptomatic and has alerted those who came in contact with him in recent days.

VCs raise investment in auto services

VCs raise investment in auto services

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The automobile services segment, from radio taxi services to used cars, is seeing increased interest from venture capital (VC) investors.

ABVP members admit planning attack on JNU: TV sting

ABVP members admit planning attack on JNU: TV sting

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

In the sting videos, the students are seen admitting that they were part of the violence outside the varsity's Sabarmati hostel.

Australia's top order in focus against in-form South Africa

Australia's top order in focus against in-form South Africa

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Australia, who are searching for their maiden T20 title, enter the tournament on the back of a horrific run, losing bilateral series to Bangladesh, West Indies, New Zealand, India and England.

PE investments take a big hit in Feb with no mega deals reported

PE investments take a big hit in Feb with no mega deals reported

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

No major deals above the value of USD 300 million happened last month, causing the decline from January, which registered deals worth USD 3.5 billion, according to a report released by consultancy firm EY on Wednesday.

SL series: Rohit named Test captain; Rahane, Pujara dropped

SL series: Rohit named Test captain; Rahane, Pujara dropped

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

According to PTI, the chairman of selectors, Chetan Sharma has asked the duo to regain form by playing Ranji Trophy.

Jadavpur issue: Thousands hit Kolkata's streets; governor gives moral support

Jadavpur issue: Thousands hit Kolkata's streets; governor gives moral support

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

History of sorts was created in Kolkata when about 60,000 people took to the streets of the West Bengal capital on Saturday demanding resignation of Jadavpur University vice-chancellor even as West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi intervened to end the four-day old stalemate in the prestigious educational institution.

SoftBank on prowl to woo 'future stars'

SoftBank on prowl to woo 'future stars'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Keen to back start-ups while they are half-unicorns, SoftBank plans to invest $100 million in a firm with $500-million valuation.

DU rolls back FYUP, reverts to three-year structure

DU rolls back FYUP, reverts to three-year structure

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Under pressure from the University Grants Commission to act on its directive, the Delhi University on Friday scrapped its controversial four-year undergraduate programme and reverted to the previous three-year structure.

89 students, 6 teachers held for agitation in Manipur University

89 students, 6 teachers held for agitation in Manipur University

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Mobile internet services have been suspended in the state for the next five days.

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has pegged the base price for the combined IPL media rights at Rs 32,890 crore, nearly double the Rs 16,347 that Star Disney paid five years ago. Experts say that at these levels, there does not seem to be any profit-and-loss logic at play. It is more about what premium broadcasting companies are ready to spend for market share dominance. They point out that due to competition, they expect the final price to hit Rs 40,000-50,000 crore.

JNU students booked for 'vandalism'

JNU students booked for 'vandalism'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The administration had submitted photographic and videographic evidence in the matter.

VC funds invest $11 mn in SMS GupShup

VC funds invest $11 mn in SMS GupShup

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

The service, which enables users to form communities and blog using their mobile phones and has a user base of 12 million, has received the investment from venture capital funds Helion Ventures and Charles River Ventures. The funds will be used to fund business growth, product development and increased sales and marketing, said Rakesh Mathur, CEO and co-founder of SMS GupShup.

NIC to launch Rs 5,000 cr VC fund for innovation

NIC to launch Rs 5,000 cr VC fund for innovation

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

National Innovation Council (NIC) Chairman Sam Pitroda on Monday said the council will launch its Rs 5,000-crore venture fund aimed at supporting small enterprises by March.

After Mehta, Arvind Subramanian also resigns from Ashoka University

After Mehta, Arvind Subramanian also resigns from Ashoka University

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Two days after political commentator Pratap Bhanu Mehta resigned as a professor from the Ashoka University, his colleague, economist Arvind Subramanian, put in his papers on Thursday and faculty members wrote to the vice chancellor expressing their deep anguish.

Nokia to invest $150 mn more in VC arm

Nokia to invest $150 mn more in VC arm

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

The world's largest mobile handset maker Nokia on Thursday said it will pump in an additional $150 million in the company's private equity and venture capital arm to focus on investment opportunities in the emerging markets of India and China.

Stolen Nobel medal still in Santiniketan: Ex-VC

Stolen Nobel medal still in Santiniketan: Ex-VC

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

This is what former Visva-Bharati vice-chancellor Dilip Sinha has told West Bengal CID sleuths.

World's No.1 VC may fund Indian firms

World's No.1 VC may fund Indian firms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

World's No. 1 venture capitalist Promod Haque of Norwest Venture Partners is in talks with five software product companies in India for funding.

Banks are investing big time in venture capital

Banks are investing big time in venture capital

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Banks are allowed to invest up to 10 per cent of the paid-up or unit capital in Category-I or Category-II Alternative Investment Funds

Govt appoints one-man commission to probe Rohith Vemula's suicide

Govt appoints one-man commission to probe Rohith Vemula's suicide

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Senior Union Human Resources Development ministry officials said in Delhi that Justice (retd) Roopanwal will review the entire sequence of events, the circumstances and to establish facts and correctives in the context of the incident in a university.

'An uneducated person has a lot more avenues than a highly qualified person'

'An uneducated person has a lot more avenues than a highly qualified person'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

For Dr Sopory, vice chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, education is much beyond employment. If you internalise it well, then it empowers your mind to serve the society in a different way, says he.

T20 WC warm-up: Hardik's arm, batting order to be tested vs Eng

T20 WC warm-up: Hardik's arm, batting order to be tested vs Eng

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Against England on Monday and then Wednesday's game versus Australia, the Indian team management would look to give the players who are still not automatic choices in the playing XI, more overs to bat or bowl to get a better idea about their current form.

Byju's, Ola, Flipkart: One Chinese company is investing millions in them!

Byju's, Ola, Flipkart: One Chinese company is investing millions in them!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Tencent reinforces India's consumer internet story. Ranju Sarkar reports.

VC delegation to visit India on Jan 31

VC delegation to visit India on Jan 31

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

A 30-member delegation of venture capitalists will visit India with a view to understand and explore the country's economic scenario.

Either Rahul can jump into the Ganga or I will: Uma Bharti's challenge to Cong VC

Either Rahul can jump into the Ganga or I will: Uma Bharti's challenge to Cong VC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The feisty sadhvi also targeted Gandhi for attacking Modi over his "son of the Ganga from Gujarat" comment, saying the Congress leader should know that his mother Sonia Gandhi "reveres the river" despite her Italian origin.

VC funding to touch $1 bn in 2004

VC funding to touch $1 bn in 2004

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

Riding on a buoyant economy, bullish stock market and relatively stable political climate, India is poised to corner about $750 million of venture capital in 2003.

Godrej unveils $50 mn VC fund for agri start-ups

Godrej unveils $50 mn VC fund for agri start-ups

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Diversified business group Godrej Industries has set up a $50 million venture capital fund along with a set of individuals to invest in agri start-ups.

Covid spurs matured-stage start-ups to advance their IPO plans

Covid spurs matured-stage start-ups to advance their IPO plans

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

In the past few days, many companies, including fashion e-tailer Nykaa, food delivery platform Zomato, logistics and delivery firm Delhivery, insurance discovery platform PolicyBazaar, eyewear retail chain Lenskart, and edtech and online tutoring firm Byju's, have openly spoken about their IPO plans.

Police commissioner denies lathi charge on JU students

Police commissioner denies lathi charge on JU students

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Refuting allegations of brutal lathi charge on Jadavpur university students, Kolkata police commissioner Surajit Kar Purakayastha on Thursday said the situation could have turned worse had the police not intervened as there were reports of armed miscreants entering the campus.