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JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governorTech investor favorite Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat and former tech executive, is running for California governor. He's gained significa...
This Sikkim entrepreneur’s bamboo startup is so unique that even PM Modi praised her in Mann Ki Baat. Her story will change how you see opportunityEntrepreneur Chimi Ongmu Bhutia, founder of Lagstal Design Studio in Gangtok, Sikkim, has gained national attention after being featured by...
Assam polls: Women constitute 49.98% of electoral roll, but only 8.17% of total candidatesThe electoral landscape in Assam is evolving, with women voters surpassing their male counterparts in numerous districts. Despite this prog...
Mudra loan given by Punjab & Sind Bank generates 10 lakh jobs at grassroot level: MDPunjab & Sind Bank's Mudra loans have generated 10 lakh jobs in the last decade, according to MD Swarup Kumar Saha. The bank disbursed ₹12,...
Aye Finance raises Rs 137 crore debt from German fund Invest in VisionsNon-bank lender Aye Finance has secured Rs 137 crore debt funding from German firm Invest in Visions to support micro and small business un...
Biden 2024 campaign, allies raise $71 million in latest quarterly haulPresident Joe Biden's re-election team and the Democratic Party raised $71 million during the latest quarter, similar to the previous quart...
Aye Finance raises Rs 75 crore debt from Triple Jump and Northern ArcThe CapitalG backed lender was incepted in 2014 and since then has disbursed over INR 5000 crores to over three and a half lac micro enterp...
Satin Creditcare Network raises Rs 75 crore from impact investorsThe lender raised the fund at 11.8 per cent rate, payable semi-annually. It allotted the non-convertible debentures worth Rs 75 crore in fa...
Aye Finance announces expansion plan, to open 100 new centers by November 2021Aye has been expanding its footprint to ensure affordable credit is accessible to the historically excluded segment of micro enterprises.
Bluesport Entertainment to invest Rs 240 crore on development of Handball ecosystem in IndiaWhile it plans to invest Rs 120 crore each for the men’s and women’s games, almost Rs 35 crore of the planned amount will be spend for the ...
Why India needs a Bharat Fund beyond the existing VC ecosystemMSMEs play a pivotal role in bolstering the economy and, therefore, need to be carefully nurtured with policies and regulations which will ...
Zerodha launches Rainmatter Foundation for climate change solutionsZerodha will commit $100 million over the next few years to fund climate entrepreneurs, support grassroots individuals and organizations wo...
Labour Ministry mulls 'Santusht' portal in Jan for speedy resolution of grievancesInitially, Santusht (Hindi for satisfied) would monitor all services provided by retirement fund body EPFO and health insurance and service...
Growth, talent, funding top challenges for startups: SurveyGrowth, talent management and funding are the top three challenges that small startups in the country face, a survey by industry body IAMAI...
How Fabindia's business model has become a source of inspiration for startupsAs India modernises rapidly, it is also giving rise to numerous startups serving as a link between markets & artisans preserving traditiona...
- Lok Capital closes second fund at $65 million
Lok Capital closed its second fund, Lok Fund II, at $65 million, the Mumbai-based impact investment-focused venture capital fund announced ...
More VC funds on cards for social enterprises this yearThe year 2011 was a generally good year for venture capital investing, but social enterprises were the exception because of their perceived...
- Grassroots Biz Fund ivests $1 mn in Industree Crafts
Ethnic craft maker, Industree Crafts, has raised capital from Washington DC-based Grassroots Business Fund — an investment firm first set u...
- Most of Fortune 500 cos in China to have trade unions by Sept
Workers in 80 per cent of the Fortune Global 500 companies doing business in China would form trade unions by September this year.