Month: August 2018
US-China trade war escalates as new tariffs kick in
Companies
August 23, 2018
US-China trade war escalates as new tariffs kick in
The world`s two largest economies have now slapped tit-for-tat tariffs on a combined $100 billion of products since early July.
Walmart-owned Flipkart hasn’t soiled its hands previously; selling refurbished goods
Companies
August 23, 2018
Walmart-owned Flipkart hasn’t soiled its hands previously; selling refurbished goods
The first major policy decision taken by Flipkart after passing into the hands of Walmart is to start a separate…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Ex-PM rose above hardline politics, was last Indian politician to be universally revered
India
August 16, 2018
Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Ex-PM rose above hardline politics, was last Indian politician to be universally revered
Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Ex-PM rose above hardline politics, was last Indian politician to be universally revered
Banking sector outlook to stay negative till capital positions improve: Fitch
Banking
August 13, 2018
Banking sector outlook to stay negative till capital positions improve: Fitch
Banking sector outlook to stay negative till capital positions improve: Fitch
World’s most popular beauty booking platform Shedul.com raises $5 million round, launches marketplace
Case Studies
August 11, 2018
World’s most popular beauty booking platform Shedul.com raises $5 million round, launches marketplace
World’s most popular beauty booking platform Shedul.com raises $5 million round, launches marketplace
Could this be the ‘revolutionary’ new way to access fair credit for everyone?
Corporate
August 11, 2018
Could this be the ‘revolutionary’ new way to access fair credit for everyone?
After its pilot launch, an online lending service has announced its growth plans, looking to revolutionize the way people access…
Fashion tech company Unmade nabs $4m from investors
Case Studies
August 11, 2018
Fashion tech company Unmade nabs $4m from investors
Fashion tech company Unmade nabs $4m from investors
Zarp Limited
Case Studies
August 11, 2018
Zarp Limited
An Airbnb inspired platform where artists & art lovers meet. With 3 clicks, users book an artist to go to…
Techsixtyfour Ltd.
Case Studies
August 11, 2018
Techsixtyfour Ltd.
Product of the startup is the Gator watch, UK’s coolest wearable mobile phone/tracker made for young children Over 95% of parents…
Sports Direct buys House of Fraser for £90m
Companies
August 11, 2018
Sports Direct buys House of Fraser for £90m
Billionaire Mike Ashley-owned Sports Direct has agreed to buy House of Fraser for £90m in cash. In a statement to…
Amazon makes ‘work-from-home’ dream a reality
Companies
August 11, 2018
Amazon makes ‘work-from-home’ dream a reality
E-commerce giant Amazon has rolled out 237 ‘work-from-home’ positions across the UK, the US, Germany, and Costa, Rica. The job…
Startup London: Waldo eyes up global expansion with £3.7m in funding
Case Studies
August 11, 2018
Startup London: Waldo eyes up global expansion with £3.7m in funding
Startup London: Waldo eyes up global expansion with £3.7m in funding
London: Hammond hints at ‘Amazon tax’ for online retailers
Companies
August 11, 2018
London: Hammond hints at ‘Amazon tax’ for online retailers
In a bid to save the high street from its present challenges, Chancellor Philip Hammond has suggested plans to introduce…
Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved is pumping money into businesses with zero operations
Companies
August 11, 2018
Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved is pumping money into businesses with zero operations
Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is pumping money into businesses with zero operations
PNB case: Court issues public notices for appearance against Nirav Modi, family under fugitive Act
Corporate
August 11, 2018
PNB case: Court issues public notices for appearance against Nirav Modi, family under fugitive Act
A special Fugitive Economic Offenders Act court in Mumbai today issued public summons to the sister and brother of absconding…
NASA’S KEPLER AND ESA’S GAIA SPACE TELESCOPES DISCOVER 44 NEW EXOPLANETS
World News
August 10, 2018
NASA’S KEPLER AND ESA’S GAIA SPACE TELESCOPES DISCOVER 44 NEW EXOPLANETS
Scientists have discovered a trove of forty-four planets in solar systems beyond our own in one go, dwarfing the usual…
Netflix shares tank after big miss on subscriber growth
Companies
August 10, 2018
Netflix shares tank after big miss on subscriber growth
Netflix shares tank after big miss on subscriber growth
Google hit with record $5 billion EU antitrust fine
Companies
August 10, 2018
Google hit with record $5 billion EU antitrust fine
EU regulators hit Google with a record 4.34 billion euros ($5 billion) antitrust fine on Wednesday for using its Android…
Atos to buy Syntel for about $3.57 billion
Companies
August 10, 2018
Atos to buy Syntel for about $3.57 billion
Atos to buy Syntel for about $3.57 billion
Narendra Modi says ethanol production to save Rs 12,000 cr in imports; blames previous govts for not being serious about it
India
August 10, 2018
Narendra Modi says ethanol production to save Rs 12,000 cr in imports; blames previous govts for not being serious about it
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday blamed previous governments for not taking the ethanol blending programme seriously and said…