In a proactive move aimed at shielding retail investors, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a series of new regulations designed to curb speculative trading in the derivatives market. These changes come in response to the alarming losses that many retail investors have experienced in futures and options (F&O) trading, prompting the need for tighter…
In an exciting development for the fintech landscape, Gurugram-based startup BASIC Home Loan has successfully raised ₹87.5 crore (approximately $10.6 million) in a Series B funding round. This latest investment was spearheaded by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) and UAE-based CE-Ventures, the venture capital arm of Crescent Enterprises.
The funding round also saw participation from existing…
India is gearing up to fabricate its very first semiconductor chip in just two years, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. This ambitious move comes as major U.S. chipmakers like Nvidia, AMD, and Micron plan to expand their operations in the country.
A Semiconductor Revolution
During a recent interview with CNBC in New York, Goyal emphasized the growing interest in India’s semiconductor…
As we celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, we honor the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. This year marks his 155th birth anniversary, a moment to reflect not just on his commitment to truth and non-violence but also on how his timeless principles are shaping the entrepreneurial landscape in India today.
In a world where rapid technological advancement often…
Dev Accelerator, operating under the brand name DevX, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for an initial public offering (IPO), planning to sell a total of 2.47 crore shares through a fresh issue. Notably, the IPO will not include any offer-for-sale component.
Key Details of the IPO
According to the filed DRHP, the IPO will consist of up to 24,700,000 equity shares, each with a face…
Digital lifestyle brand Pluckk has announced its acquisition of Upnourish, a burgeoning nutrition brand in India, in a deal valued at $1.4 million. This strategic move is part of Pluckk’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in the nutrition sector and cater to the growing demand for health-focused food options.
Expanding into the Nutrition Market
The acquisition comes at a pivotal moment…
In a strategic maneuver that signals its intent to dominate the rapidly evolving bike taxi market in India, Uber has announced a partnership with Shadowfax, an IPO-bound logistics service provider. This collaboration aims to enhance Uber’s bike taxi offering, UberMoto, by integrating Shadowfax’s extensive two-wheeler fleet. As competition heats up in the ride-hailing industry, this partnership…
Introduction to the New Feature
UPI payments giant PhonePe has teamed up with Jar, a micro-savings platform, to unveil an innovative feature called “Daily Savings” within its app. This new offering enables users to invest in 24K digital gold through daily contributions, with amounts ranging from as little as Rs 10 to Rs 5,000.
Aiming for Consistent Savings
The “Daily Savings” feature is…
Overview of the Lawsuit
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a lawsuit against YouTube and its parent company, Alphabet, on Monday, alleging that the platform is intentionally addictive and contributes to a mental health crisis among the state’s youth. The lawsuit claims violations of state deceptive trade practices and public nuisance laws, asserting that the site’s addictive nature…
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced that the state has signed investment agreements (MoUs) worth Rs 12.5 trillion during roadshows in Mumbai and Delhi, in anticipation of the “Rising Rajasthan” global investment summit scheduled for December 9-11 in Jaipur.
At the Mumbai roadshow in August, agreements totaling Rs 4.5 trillion were finalized across various sectors, including…
