Tag: NR Narayana Murthy

Donald’s triumph is good for Indian start-ups

Depending on which side of the Atlantic you’re on, you can’t ignore the fact that today is also 9/11 and some worlds have come crashing down: Donald Trump has charged ahead of Hilary Clinton and Narendra Modi has stunned India by demonetising Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes overnigh…

SMEs’ ability to pay back goes up

In a big boost to emerging entrepreneurs and start-ups, the RBI on October 4, announced its decision allowing start-ups to raise External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) up to $3 million or equivalent per annum. Entrepreneurs look at ECBs as a competitive source of finance as compared to domestic fu…

NRN panel bats for easier norms for VC, PE funds

A SEBI panel has recommended sweeping changes in rules governing venture capital and private equity funds in India to bring the norms in line with global practices and help attract capital flows, streamline tax collections and widen the participation of domestic and overseas investors. The Securi…