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16 Dec 2019
StartupsMarketing intelligence start-up Slintel raises $1.5 million seed funding
Slintel, a San Francisco-headquartered SaaS start-up which provides lead intelligence and sales enablement support to businesses, has raised $1.5 million in a seed round of funding.
16 Dec 2019
IndiaAfter Airtel, now Reliance Jio is testing VoWi-Fi feature
Just days after Airtel launched its Wi-Fi Calling feature, arch rival Reliance Jio has started evaluating the feature in India.
15 Dec 2019
Bharti AirtelAirtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone new prepaid plans compared
India's leading telecom operators, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone, recently hiked the prices of their prepaid services and products in India.
14 Dec 2019
India#FinancialBytes: What are neobanks? Here's all you need to know
Neobanks, the new digital-only entrants in the fintech space, have been taking the industry by storm not only in India but across the world.
14 Dec 2019
SamsungSamsung Carnival sale: Top deals on best-selling Galaxy smartphones
If you are planning to buy a new smartphone, then this might interest you.
13 Dec 2019
PaytmPaytm raises another $669.5 million from existing investors
Just a couple of weeks after raising a whopping $1 billion, One97 Communications, the parent of digital payments giant Paytm, has raised $669.5 million (roughly Rs. 4,724 crore) in another round of funding.
13 Dec 2019
IndiaZetwerk raises Rs. 225 crore in Series B round
Zetwerk, a Bengaluru-based B2B online marketplace that connects buyers and suppliers for manufacturing jobs, has raised Rs. 225 crore ($32 million) in a Series B round of funding.
12 Dec 2019
Bharti AirtelAirtel is offering Rs. 1,000 discount to new broadband subscribers
In a bid to take on rivals like JioFiber and ACT Fibernet, Bharti Airtel has announced an attractive discount for its new broadband subscribers.
12 Dec 2019
IndiaNetflix may bring subscription plans for 3, 6, 12 months
Netflix sees India as one of its biggest markets and is doing everything at hand to draw more and more users from the country.
12 Dec 2019
FacebookFacebook accused of running misleading ads about HIV prevention
Facebook's ad policies have been in question for all the wrong reasons.
11 Dec 2019
FlipkartDigital payments giant PhonePe raises $82.5 million: Details here
PhonePe, a Flipkart-owned company that offers a payment platform to transfer money instantly, has raised $82.5 million in funding.
10 Dec 2019
IndiaThe Moms Co. raises $5 million in Series-B funding round
The Moms Co., a Gurugram-based start-up that provides mother and baby care consumer goods, has raised $5 million in a Series B round of funding.
09 Dec 2019
IndiaFableStreet raises $2.9 million in Series A round of funding
FableStreet, a fashion brand that claims to offer premium work-wear for women, has raised $2.9 million in Series A round.
09 Dec 2019
IndiaVodafone launches new Rs. 219, Rs. 449 unlimited prepaid plans
Vodafone Idea has introduced two new unlimited prepaid plans in India. The latest recharge packs, available in the denominations of Rs. 219 and Rs. 449, promise to offer unlimited voice calls, upto 2GB of daily data, and validity of upto 56 days.
09 Dec 2019
IndiaSBI will deactivate these debit cards by December 31
India's largest public sector bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), is planning to deactivate some debit cards by the end of this month.
09 Dec 2019
XiaomiHow to spot fake and counterfeited Xiaomi products
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi recently issued an advisory to its customers, asking them not to buy Xiaomi-branded products from non-authorized sales channels.
08 Dec 2019
Bharti AirtelVodafone-Idea, Airtel remove FUP limit on all unlimited prepaid plans
Just days after increasing the prices of their prepaid services in India, telecom giants Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel have removed the FUP limit on voice calls for all unlimited plans.
08 Dec 2019
FlipkartFlipkart's Apple Days sale: Exciting offers on iPhones and iPads
If you're planning to buy a new iPhone or iPad, today might be a good time.
08 Dec 2019
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)#FinancialBytes: What is advance tax and who should file it?
Income tax accounts for a significant part of the government's revenue, and it is the responsibility of taxpayers to pay the required tax on the income they earned during a year on time.
08 Dec 2019
India#FinancialBytes: GST Refund Process - How to claim your refund?
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India was meant to make businesses hassle-free and more compliant. But, the mammoth of unclear guidelines have made it rather difficult for them.
07 Dec 2019
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)From December 16, you can make NEFT transactions 24x7
Bank customers will soon be able to make NEFT transactions any time, any day.
07 Dec 2019
NoidaNivesh.com raises $600k in seed round of funding
Nivesh.com, a Noida-based mutual funds investment platform, has raised $600k (approximately Rs. 4.3 crore) in a seed round of funding.
06 Dec 2019
OnePlusOnePlus's sixth anniversary sale: Top deals on its best-selling smartphones
To celebrate six years of its global operations, Chinese tech giant OnePlus is offering exciting discounts on some of its best-selling models.
06 Dec 2019
IndiaShocking! Uber kept separate bathrooms for drivers and 'employees'
After being embroiled in thousands of cases of sexual assault by their drivers, Uber is facing flak for another critical issue - discrimination.
05 Dec 2019
IndiaJio's new plans: Here's how much you'll have to pay
As part of its recently announced price hike in prepaid services, Reliance Jio has revealed the new All-in-One packs in India.
05 Dec 2019
IndiaCarDekho raises $70 million in Series D funding round
CarDekho, a Jaipur-headquartered company providing enterprise mobility solutions as well as a platform to buy/sell used vehicles, has raised $70 million in a Series D round of funding.
05 Dec 2019
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI keeps repo rate unchanged; lowers growth forecast
While many expected the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to slash repo rates in December, the central bank, in a surprise move, kept them unchanged.
05 Dec 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Five Indian neobanks you should know about
Neobanks are the new entrants in the fintech space that are taking the industry by a storm not only in India but across the world.
04 Dec 2019
Reliance JioAhead of tariff hike, Jio launches Rs. 1,776 All-in-One prepaid-plan
Just ahead of the upcoming price hike in prepaid services and products, Reliance Jio has introduced a new All-in-One pack worth Rs. 1,776.
04 Dec 2019
Reliance IndustriesNo more free broadband: Reliance starts billing JioFiber broadband users
JioFiber broadband users, who have been enjoying free internet access as part of the preview offer, will soon have to start paying for the service.
04 Dec 2019
GoogleGoogle sued for stealing lyrics from a third-party platform
As Sundar Pichai gears up to take the job of Alphabet's CEO, Google, a key subsidiary of the holding company, is facing a lawsuit - for plagiarizing or stealing lyrics from a third-party platform.
04 Dec 2019
IndiaBSNL Rs. 777 broadband plan re-launched for new subscribers
BSNL has re-launched its Rs. 777 broadband plan a.k.a 500GB CUL plan in India. The popular plan comes with some attractive benefits including 500GB of data at 50Mbps and unlimited calling. However, there is a catch.
04 Dec 2019
Larry PageSundar Pichai takes over as Alphabet's CEO: Details here
In a major move, Google co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, are stepping down from their respective leadership roles at the internet giant's holding company Alphabet.
04 Dec 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Five types of credit card frauds to know about
Credit cards play an essential role in our financial lives and are one of the most widely-used cashless payment methods.
04 Dec 2019
HyderabadHyderabad-based Froogal raises $1 million in Pre-Series A round
Froogal, a Hyderabad-based loyalty and engagement platform which rewards users for their shopping habits, has raised $1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round.
03 Dec 2019
XiaomiXiaomi Mi Credit re-launched: How to apply for a loan
Xiaomi has re-launched its Mi Credit platform in India as an improved version of the service that first went live in May last year.
03 Dec 2019
India#OutageAlert: HDFC Bank's website, app go down; services disrupted
HDFC Bank, one of India's top private financial institution, has run into a major hiccup.
03 Dec 2019
Realme 3 ProRealme Winter Sale: Top deals on best-selling Realme smartphones
Chinese tech giant Realme is hosting Realme Winter Sale on its official website.
03 Dec 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Some simple and effective ways to save money
Saving money is one of the biggest challenges faced by many individuals who find it difficult to manage money efficiently.
02 Dec 2019
ForbesJeff Bezos gave $131M to charity, 0.1% of his wealth
From Jeff Bezos to Elon Musk, billionaire business magnates often donate a part of their wealth to charitable causes.
