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18 Nov 2019
IndiaMed-tech start-up Medikabazaar receives $15.8 million funding
Medikabazaar, a start-up offering B2B online marketplace for medical devices and supplies, has raised $15.8 million in a Series B funding round.
18 Nov 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Six common myths around health insurance policies, busted!
Health insurance is an important financial product and investing in it is essential to protect one's finances in the event of any illness.
17 Nov 2019
IndiaAmazon 'Apple Days' sale: Deals on iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, Watch
Amazon's Apple Days sale is currently live in India with great deals available on Apple products.
17 Nov 2019
IndiaSamsung BlueFest sale: Deals on mobile, electronics, wearables, and more
Samsung's 'BlueFest' sale is live in India with attractive deals and offers available across several product categories including mobiles, televisions, home appliances, wearables, and audio accessories.
17 Nov 2019
SamsungSamsung BlueFest sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones
Samsung is hosting its 'BlueFest' sale on its website with exciting discounts and offers available across product categories.
17 Nov 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Got your first credit-card? Here's how to handle it
Credit cards have become an essential financial tool today because of the convenience they offer. People use credit cards for almost everything, including online/offline shopping, bill payments, travel-purchases, etc.
16 Nov 2019
IndiaReliance Jio begins electric vehicle delivery trials for e-commerce venture
We all know that Reliance Jio is planning to shake e-commerce space with a new venture focusing on the online-offline model.
13 Nov 2019
IndiaWhat makes My11Circle unique in Indian fantasy cricket space
According to a survey by KPMG and Indian Federation of Sports Gaming, India will have approximately 100 million fantasy cricket players by 2020.
16 Nov 2019
Mutual Funds#FinancialBytes: Myths about mutual funds that need to be busted
Mutual funds have emerged as one of the best investment options for those looking to earn higher returns.
16 Nov 2019
PaytmSocial commerce start-up SimSim raises Rs. 43.39 crore: Details here
SimSim, a Delhi-based social commerce start-up which sells grooming products, has raised Rs. 43.39 crore ($6 million) in Series A round of funding.
15 Nov 2019
AppleApple likely to bundle music, TV, news in one package
Over the last few months, Apple has been pushing its services business with tempting offerings like Apple TV+ and Apple News+.
15 Nov 2019
United States of AmericaMicro-mobility start-up Zypp raises Rs. 15 crore from IAN
Gurugram-based micro-mobility start-up Zypp (formerly Mobycy), which is known for providing last-mile connectivity through its e-scooters, has raised Rs. 15 crore in a pre-Series A round of funding.
15 Nov 2019
India#FinancialBytes: All you need to know about loans on credit-cards
Credit cards play an essential role in our lives and are among the most widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.
15 Nov 2019
IndiaWith smokeless chulhas, this woman's start-up tackles pollution
Traditional mud chulhas are a common sight in a rural Indian household, often accompanied by black shadows tracing the kitchen walls from soot collected over time.
14 Nov 2019
HondaSaaS unicorn Freshworks raises $150 million, crosses $3.5 billion valuation
SaaS unicorn Freshworks, which provides an integrated suite of cloud-based business/customer engagement tools, has raised $150 million in a Series H round of funding.
14 Nov 2019
IndiaBeer brand Coolberg raises $3.5 million in Series A round
Coolberg, a Mumbai-based beverage start-up that offers flavored non-alcoholic beers, has raised $3.5 million in Series A round of funding.
14 Nov 2019
AmazonIs Vodafone's RedX pack better than Airtel's Rs. 999 plan?
Vodafone's recently launched RedX postpaid plan is a premium pack that offers up to 50% faster data speeds, free calling, complimentary SMSes, and bundled benefits worth more than Rs. 20,000.
14 Nov 2019
AppleApple employee fired for sending customer's intimate photos to himself
In a shocking incident, an Apple Store employee allegedly stole intimate photos from the phone of a customer who wanted its screen repaired in Bakersfield, California (United States).
14 Nov 2019
IndiaBSNL launches new prepaid recharge plans with 2GB/day data benefit
Rivaling Airtel and Reliance Jio, BSNL has introduced two new prepaid recharge plans and updated a couple of others to pass on more benefits to its subscribers.
13 Nov 2019
SingaporeSocial gaming platform SuperGaming raises $1.3 million seed funding
SuperGaming, the social gaming platform for casual gamers, has raised $1.3 million in seed funding.
12 Nov 2019
FlipkartTop deals and offers on Vivo smartphones
Vivo has announced exciting discounts and offers on its best-selling smartphones as it celebrated its five-year anniversary in the Indian market.
12 Nov 2019
XiaomiFlipkart Mobile Bonanza sale: Deals and offers on best-selling smartphones
Flipkart has announced its Mobile Bonanza sale from November 14-18.
12 Nov 2019
Airtel XstreamAirtel's 40Mbps broadband plan is available, but with a catch
Airtel recently rebranded its home broadband service to Airtel Xstream Fiber, bringing new broadband plans starting at Rs. 799.
12 Nov 2019
WeWorkT-Mobile's John Legere could be WeWork's next CEO
From an imploded IPO to allegations of sexism, unprofessional culture and layoffs, WeWork has faced a lot of flak lately.
11 Nov 2019
IndiaTRAI to implement revised portability rules from December 16
The new rules of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) that were finalized in December 2018, will be implemented from next month, as per Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
11 Nov 2019
IndiaInsurance aggregator Policybazaar raises $150 million from Tencent
Insurance aggregator company Policybazaar, which compares financial services from major insurance companies for instant purchases, has raised $150 million in a funding round led by Tencent Holdings Ltd.
11 Nov 2019
Reliance JioJio updates Rs. 149 prepaid plan with free non-Jio minutes
Reliance Jio has updated its Rs. 149 prepaid plan to include non-Jio calling minutes, making its affordable pack all the more attractive.
11 Nov 2019
IndiaIs your credit-score bad? Here's how to improve it
Credit score has become an important factor in our financial lives today. A bad score can be a headache as it makes it difficult to access credit.
10 Nov 2019
Aadhaar CardYou'll be fined Rs. 10,000, if you give wrong PAN
You need to be extra careful while filling your Permanent Account Number (PAN), as even a minor error in spelling out the ten-digit alphanumeric identity could cost you as much as Rs. 10,000.
10 Nov 2019
Steve WozniakApple Card issuer accused of conducting sexist credit checks
In a major shocker, Goldman Sachs, the issuer of Apple card and a leading multinational bank, has been accused of gender discrimination.
09 Nov 2019
BusinessWomen entrepreneurs own less equity in Silicon Valley
If you have been questioning how much wealth in Silicon Valley is held by women, the short answer is not a lot.
07 Nov 2019
IndiaWhat makes RummyCircle the most trusted rummy platform in India
65 percent of Indians expect full transparency from businesses, says the 2019 Experian Identity and Fraud Report: Asia-Pacific Edition.
09 Nov 2019
IndiaVodafone RedX Rs. 999 postpaid plan introduced: Details here
In a bid to attract postpaid subscribers in India, Vodafone has launched a limited edition RedX plan in the country.
08 Nov 2019
IndiaFlipkart to soon launch Nokia-branded smart TVs in India
Flipkart has partnered with Nokia to launch the Finnish tech giant's smart TVs in India.
08 Nov 2019
Bharti AirtelStar's Sanjay Gupta to lead Google India: Details here
In a major development, Google India has appointed Sanjay Gupta, the former head of Star and Disney India, as its Country Manager and Vice President of Sales and Operations.
08 Nov 2019
India#NoteBanAnniversary: Ex-finance secretary says Rs. 2,000 notes can be demonetized
Exactly three years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and wiped off Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes, making way for new Rs. 500 and Rs. 2,000 notes.
08 Nov 2019
IndiaEd-tech start-up Adda247 raises $6 million from Naukri's parent company
Adda247, a test preparation platform that offers courses to crack government job exams, has raised $6 million in a Series-B round of funding.
08 Nov 2019
IndiaTikTok grows as Facebook loses market share in India
TikTok is on a mind-boggling run in India.
07 Nov 2019
FacebookGoogle or Facebook? Which tech giant pays employees more
Google is the top technology company in terms of pay and employee benefits, a survey has revealed.
07 Nov 2019
StartupsYourOwnROOM raises $1.3 million in seed round of funding
YourOwnROOM, a Bengaluru-based start-up that helps students and working professionals find an ideal residential place, has raised $1.3 million in a seed round of funding.
