Paytm has introduced Hindi interface on its seller app to expand seller base in tier-II and III cities. The interface will also help the marketplace scale-up its online-to-offline business for shipping large appliances and electronics beyond the current base of 10 cities. “The top-10 cities…
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Budget 2016 | Quotable Quotes
“Finance Minister spent a considerable amount of time in trying to address the rural distress and the difficulties being faced by the farmers. The emphasis on the budget on various schemes and ideas, which including for instance the linking of the MNREGA scheme to rural challenges, is very signif…
Amazon India-Capital First tie-up to offer loans to SMEs
Much on the lines of its competitors, e-commerce giant Amazon Seller Services on February 8 launched a seller lending programme in India, enabling small & medium businesses on its platform to get working capital loans ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 2 crore. Amazon has partnered with Capital Fir…
Net Neutrality: TRAI order gives start-ups premium relief
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)’s ruling on differential pricing has come as a relief for start-ups, especially the smaller ones. Many had feared paying a premium to stay relevant if the regulator had not put to rest the controversy of differential pricing by imposing a heavy pen…
Yuvraj Singh TP fund incubators in Gurgaon, Bengaluru
The Yuvraj Singh-run seed fund company, YouWeCan Ventures, plans to start an incubator soon. The company said the first two arms of this company would be set up in Gurgaon and Bengaluru. “We want to be a 360 degree fund. Usually, you see funds taking a step up and trying to invest in larger ticke…
Firstcry becomes Ratan Tata’s fourth investment in 2016
Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed amount in baby and maternity products retailer FirstCry, marking his fourth investment since the start of 2016. FirstCry, which is owned by BrainBees Solutions, follows an omni-channel strategy of selling both through online and offline stores. “The id…
Coupons website Cashkaro.com raises funds from Ratan Tata
Continuing his investment spree in Indian start-ups, Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, has invested an undisclosed amount in Gurgaon-based cashback and coupons start-up CashKaro.com. This is his third investment in start-ups this month — having invested in Tracxn, a startup intelligence…
SBI partners with Snapdeal to launch e-platform for SMEs
Country’s largest lender State Bank of India on January 15 announced launch of SBI e-Smart SME to offer easy working capital to online e-commerce players. Country’s largest lender State Bank of India today announced launch of SBI e-Smart SME to offer easy working capital to online e-commerc…
Nine startups join hands for an open net
Nine startup founders, including Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal, Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Mouthshut.com’s Faisal Farooqui and GoQii’s Vishal Gondal on Tuesday made a submission to the telecom regulator on the ongoing differential pricing paper consultation, urging it to pre…
UrbanClap to get funding from Ratan Tata
Leading services marketplace UrbanClap, where Ratan Tata made his latest investment, wants to be counted among the top five internet businesses in India within a year. Co-founder and Chief Executive Abhiraj Bhal told Business Standard, “We are looking to become the Amazon for services’’. The comp…