Corporate governance, domestic funding key for India to be top startup nation: G20 sherpa KantMany startup entrepreneurs, being classic innovators, often prioritise innovation and disruption over corporate governance, he said.
14 Mar, 2024, 09.48 PM IST
Paytm issue may be reviewed, scrutiny on Byju's progressing well: ICAIInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India President Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal on Sunday said its financial reporting review board (FRRB) may ...
25 Feb, 2024, 06.06 PM IST
Post Byju’s, investors worried about governance at startups: GSV Ventures' Deborah QuazzoGSV Ventures has backed Indian edtech unicorns including Eruditus, Lead, PhysicsWallah as well as startups like Classplus. Deborah Quazzo a...
14 Feb, 2024, 03.05 PM IST
Shift in sentiment: Angel investors exercise caution amid changing startup dynamicsThe Indian startup scene has seen a shift in angel investor focus, with many investors becoming more cautious. In 2020, angel investors lik...
29 Jan, 2024, 07.53 PM IST
VCs double check corporate governance as lapses riseMultiple top-tier founders and investors said investors are bringing in stricter terms in shareholding agreements as well as term sheets an...
28 Nov, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
Governance lapses, irregularities prompt LPs to drive changes in startup investmentsAn LP (an individual or an entity) is the money behind a VC or private equity fund. In the past 12-18 months, allegations of governance lap...
22 Oct, 2023, 10.13 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: why startup unicorns, other large unlisted companies may come under tighter scrutinyBefore we examine the implications for startups, let’s delve into what corporate governance entails and how it’s going to shape India’s sta...
26 Sep, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
Large unlisted companies may be regulatedUnder the proposed framework, such entities could be mandated to submit quarterly filings of financial statements with the MCA, among other...
26 Sep, 2023, 12.10 AM IST
Corporate Governance issue wake-up call for startups; saddening to see any lapses: Bombay Shaving Company CEOOn funding winter, Shantanu Deshpande told PTI that good companies will continue to attract capital, although they may not get a "bullish v...
20 Aug, 2023, 02.06 PM IST
View: Startups should recognise the importance of corporate governance, self-regulationIndia's rise as a global startup powerhouse is attracting international investors and governments. However, recent reports of weak corporat...
28 Jun, 2023, 11.11 PM IST
Turmoil at Byju’s highlights hurdles for India startup sceneAlready stuck in a 15-month funding slump, India’s young companies are in danger of becoming collateral damage to the country’s highest-pro...
28 Jun, 2023, 12.26 PM IST
Adani Group companies valuation halves against just 6 pc decline for top 500 cos: ReportAdani Total Gas lost 73.8 per cent of its value, Adani Transmission saw a decline of 69.2 per cent, while Adani Green Energy was down by 54...
20 Jun, 2023, 07.33 PM IST
India not for the fainthearted, but worth it: Lightspeed’s Bejul Somaia after Sequoia’s exitIn a lengthy note posted on Twitter, he said India is not for the fainthearted, but its potential is compelling.
15 Jun, 2023, 07.11 PM IST
ETtech Deep Dive: inside the changing VC deal terms as easy startup funding era endsSanjay Pathak was astonished by the venture capitalist’s ask. A cofounder of the New Delhi-based dental-aligner manufacturing upstart 32 Wa...
20 May, 2023, 08.23 AM IST
BharatPe files arbitration to claw back Ashneer Grover's 1.4% sharesThe action is against Ashneer Grover’s unvested shares (1.4%). Grover holds roughly 8.5% stake in BharatPe, which includes non-vested share...
09 Dec, 2022, 04.14 PM IST
Investors put top execs under the microscope after spate of controversiesStung by incidents like the developments at BharatPe — where questions were raised about the conduct of cofounder Ashneer Grover, who recen...
22 Mar, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
View: BharatPe affair raises some fundamental questions regarding the role of boards and internal audit in startupsBeneath the trimmings lie discomforting aspects — family members in key business roles, alleged siphoning of money, a toxic work culture —t...
09 Feb, 2022, 08.43 PM IST