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25 Feb

Facebook Invests In Indian Education Startup Unacademy

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Social media giant Facebook on Wednesday joined General Atlantic, Sequoia India and others for a fresh $110 million round of funding into one of India's fastest growing education technology start-up Unacademy.This is the second investment by the social networking giant in India. Last year, Facebook made its first minority investment in a local startup called Meesho, a social-commerce venture empowering first-time entrepreneurs, especially women in small towns."We thank General Atlantic and Facebook who have joined us in this journey and our existing investors who continue to be a part of the journey by supporting us. Our goal is to democratise…

25 Feb

Increase In Public Float To 35% May See Action Next Fiscal

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With the 2019-20 fiscal coming to an end soon, the Budget proposal to consider raising the public float in listed companies to 35 per cent may see some action in the next financial year, officials said on Tuesday.It needs examination of impacts and trends, and also seek stakeholders' views that takes time, they said, adding that there could be action on this front in the next fiscal.Market regulator SEBI has to submit a report to the Finance Ministry on the current Budget proposal to consider raising the current threshold of 25 per cent to 35 per cent.

25 Feb

Rupee Settles 13 Paise Higher At 71.85 On Easing Crude Prices, Weak Dollar

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The rupee recovered 13 paise to close at 71.85 against the US dollar on Tuesday, provisional market data suggests, amid easing crude oil prices and weakening of the dollar in overseas market.Forex traders said that weak dollar and easing crude oil prices supported the rupee, but losses in domestic stocks and foreign fund outflows weighed on the domestic currency and limited its upmove.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee had opened on a positive note at 71.84, and touched a high of 71.78 and low of 71.90 during the day.The rupee cut short its three-day losing run, with today's…

21 Feb

Budget 2020: Impact on the Indian economy

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Calcutta Chamber of Commerce take on union budget 2020 2021and its impact on economy.The guest of honor present was Shri Sumit Dutt Majumder Shri Gaurav Swarup CA Dipankar Chatterjee Shri Saurabh Kedia and Shri Rajeev Maheshwari . The main point of discussion were the whole excise is an opportunity for the government to unfold the economic policies for sustainable growth of economy. The budget has foccused on the ease of living when it is talked about . It has focussed on startup scheme , msme sector as well as on the new economy that focuses om Al quamtam technology alongwith…

17 Feb

-Launch of study for India’s Best Workplaces in Health and Wellness

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In India, organizations are under immense pressure to thrive in constantly changing internal environment and rapidly evolving market situations. Thus, it is no surprise that workplace wellness is increasingly being featured as part of strategic initiatives in the corporate agenda. Hence, there is a growing need to study and improve wellness at workplaces. To create awareness on the same, Great Place to Work® India and MediBuddy have launched India’s first and the largest study to identify “India’s Best Workplaces in Health and Wellness.” with Shaheen Bhatt, Author of ‘I have never been (Un) happier’. Commenting on the partnership Mr Prashant Jhaveri, CEO, MediBuddy says, “Our association and involvement in…

16 Feb

After Sensex, Nifty Rise For Second Straight Week, Analysts See Some Pressure Ahead

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Domestic stock markets managed to register a second straight weekly gain as weakness in banking stocks offset strength in IT shares. The S&P BSE Sensex index and the broader NSE Nifty benchmark climbed 115.89 points - or 0.28 per cent - and 15.1 points - or 0.12 per cent - for the week. In the previous week, the benchmark indices had soared 1,406.32 points (3.54 per cent) and 436.5 points (3.74 per cent) respectively, following Budget announcements which some analysts say may support the economy in the long run.Overall trend in the markets was negative, with only select stocks helping…

16 Feb

Business Development Awareness Programme

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MSME plays a vital role in economic structure and employment generation of West Bengal. West Bengal accounted for 11.62% of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises and holds the 2nd Position in the Country. West Bengal has highest number of MSME in the country with 52,69,814 nos. of Units.The West Bengal Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd was established in the year 1961 under the aegis of MSME Department with the sole objective of promotion infrastructure and extending marketing support to the MSME having low investment capacity and but high potential in respect to employment generation. Over the years WBSIDCL has been…

12 Feb

Hero MotoCorp forays into connected mobility ‘Hero Connect’

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Reiterating its commitment to customer centric technology, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has introduced ‘Hero Connect’, a cloud-based solution bringingsmart riding experience for customers. Hero Connect, the new-age app for the new era of connected mobility, will be offered across segments with initial readiness in four models, including XPulse 200, Pleasure+, Passion XPRO and HF Deluxe.Offering security and safety through features like Live Tracking,Topple Alerts, Tow Away Alert, Geo Fence Alert, Speed Alert, etc; Hero Connect ensures safety when on the move or while parked.Driving insights based on the riders’ behavioural patterns is another core feature of…

12 Feb

Over 6.5 million (65 lakh) guests booked an OYO in January 2020

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OYO Hotels & Homes, a young hotel startup & the world’s leading chain of hotels, homes, and spaces, announced today that it has hosted 6.5 million guests in January 2020 alone in India. The company continues to deliver on its promise of doubling down efforts in providing enhanced customer experience as part of its 2020 priorities. Following improved communications and process changes, the company has also earned back the trust of over 100 asset owners across the country who have rejoined the OYO family in January. Witnessing a strong start to the year, OYO’s franchise hotels business has also maintained…

08 Feb

Importers Call Strike Against Toy Duty Hike, Say 1 Lakh Retailers To Be Impacted

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More than one lakh retailers across the country will be hit by a three-fold hike in duty, according to toy importers who went on strike on Saturday. In the Union Budget for financial year 2020-21, the government proposed to raise the import duty applicable to toys from 20 per cent to 60 per cent, saying that the step would support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and promote local manufacturing.Protesting against the move, the toy wholesalers of the city went on a one-day strike, contending that the import duty hike will result in the closure of businesses and a spurt…