"If I am using data to build intelligence and personalisation for you, then it's meaningful," says Ankur Warikoo, co-founder and CEO, Nearbuy.
The 30-share Sensex closed up 34 points at 27,831 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 15 points at 8,356.
The RBI has created a stunted business model by which payment banks are supposed to shoulder the noble objective of financial inclusion without being able to make much money.
India Inc was, perhaps, watching out for a repeat of the dot-com bubble burst of the early 2000s.
Recent easing of restrictions does not address the pain in the sector.
Payment banks may not be viable option to attain financial inclusion.
Brazilian model Bruna Bernandes -- who wants to become a cardiologist -- is in India to try her luck. She's already worked with SRK and Salman and finds India safer than Brazil.
The New Year, like 2014, will see brisk hiring. But, specialisation and strong domain skills will decide who gets hired.
Hackers have begun to emerge from the shadows of suspicion.
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