Go Digit General Insurance, one of India’s fastest-growing insurtech firms backed by Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Group, has found itself in the spotlight again. This time, the company has received a demand-cum-show cause notice from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Authority, seeking nearly Rs 15 crore in alleged unpaid taxes, interest, and penalties.
While the headline figure might sound alarming…
In response to US President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, Zoho founder and chief scientist Sridhar Vembu has urged affected Indian professionals to consider returning to India. Writing on X on Sunday morning, Vembu described the situation as a challenging yet potentially transformative moment for Indians working in the United States.
“Come back home. It may take five years to…
Online travel aggregator EaseMyTrip is quietly strengthening its presence in the hospitality sector. In its latest move, the company has increased its stake in Eco Hotels and Resorts Limited by 7.77% through a rights issue, bringing its total holding in the eco-friendly hospitality brand to over 20.7%.
The investment marks a continuation of EaseMyTrip’s strategy to diversify beyond online travel…
For days, Indian tech workers and U.S. companies were reeling from the news that the Trump administration planned to slap a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas. The fear was widespread—families worried about sudden financial burdens, employees put travel plans on hold, and tech giants scrambled for answers.
But late Sunday, the White House clarified the confusion: the fee is real, but it is not an…
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India’s digital payments giant Paytm has unveiled a new feature that could change the way millions of Indians shop and pay. In collaboration with Suryoday Small Finance Bank, Paytm is rolling out “Paytm Postpaid: Credit Line on UPI”, a service that allows users to spend now and repay next month.
This launch comes at a time when more consumers are looking for flexible, interest-free credit…
Gold has been used as an investment vehicle for centuries. In earlier times, it was used to display wealth and build tangible assets.
Despite the introduction of numerous other investment vehicles like stocks, Forex, and shares, gold remains popular. That said, what exactly are the benefits of trading gold? And are there any downsides people aren’t discussing? Here’s a brief breakdown:
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Fintech unicorn MobiKwik has issued a clarification regarding the recent ₹40 crore fraud incident reported in Haryana, stating that the issue was not the result of a cyberattack but rather an isolated internal technical glitch. The company confirmed that customer balances, legitimate merchants, and banks were not impacted, and recovery measures are already underway.
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India’s fine jewellery market is getting a modern, sustainable makeover—and at the heart of it is Lucira, a design-first jewellery brand that’s betting big on lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold. The startup has just raised $5.5 million in its maiden seed funding round, led by Blume Ventures with participation from Spring Marketing Capital, SiriusOne Capital Fund, and a group of prominent…
Bengaluru Gets a New Space Powerhouse
India’s space sector just took another giant leap. OrbitAID Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based spacetech startup specializing in On-Orbit Servicing and Refueling (OOSR), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art R&D facility that promises to redefine satellite servicing.
The new centre, spanning 6,500 sq. ft. and backed by an investment of over $2 million, will focus on…
