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Late to party, global banks now scramble to get a pie of Indian start-up M&As

Many large global investment banks have stayed away from work in the emerging sector though due to the relatively small deal sizes.

Single form for incorporation: Has govt really made starting up businesses simple?

There should be a regime that would obviate the need for filling of forms in the first place

Modi govt's big boost for entrepreneurship: Fill just 1 form to start a business from today

The step is just the first in a series that will ease the doing of business in the country

Microsoft launches 'Build Your Business' curriculum for Indian youth

The curriculum covers essential steps such as market research, developing an effective sales pitch, and ways to obtaining start-up capital.

India's IT sector records $11.5 bn PE deals in 2014; e-commerce biggies attract big ticket investments

E-commerce accounted for 30 percent of the total value of deals in technology sector in 2012, which augmented to 75 percent in 2014, according to Grant Thornton – IVCA Technology Dealtracker.

Craftsvilla.com gets Rs 100 cr funding; expects to touch Rs 600 cr in GMV sales next fiscal

The company plans to utilise the funds to expand its team in India, and to invest in scaling its technology platform.

Not just net neutrality: Trai's technology musings can kill innovation as well

One can only hope that the purportedly entrepreneur-friendly Narendra Modi government will dump the Trai's ideas at the earliest

Real estate portal PropTiger.com acquires interactive tech firm OoBi

OoBI, co-founded by IIT-Bombay alumni Atish Patel and Kumar Ahir, offers interactive technology to showcase real estate projects.

Interview: TaxiForSure bets big on Data Sciences to fight competition

In an interview with Firstpost, TaxiForSure’s Chief Technology Officer Amitava Ghosh shares how technology is the backbone of the company’s operations. Data Science seems a big factor...

Sebi proposes easier norms for start-up IPOs but you may not get to invest

Sebi chief said the norms will be finalised by June this year

Sebi considers easing IPO rules to lure homegrown startups

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is planning rule changes that will make it easier for homegrown start-ups to list their shares on local bourses...

Decoding Flipkart's international listing: Why the company wants to be on Nasdaq, not Nifty

Having raised $2 billion last year, e-commerce giant Flipkart is now reportedly readying for an international listing, and Nasdaq seems to be the preferred choice, considering it is known for listing technology companies and the fact that investors in the US are known to chase e 'growth story' over the profit story.

Meet 11 tech startups graduating from Reliance & Microsoft's GenNext Innovation Hub

GenNext Innovation Hub has opened applications for the second batch to commence in June 2015.

War chest to take on Zomato: Foodpanda gets $110 mn more from Rocket Internet, others

Foodpanda will invest in further optimising and strengthening its product and operations

Poaching staff? Here's Housing CEO's epic email spat with Sequoia Capital India chief

Housing.com's founder Rahul Yadav wrote an angry mail to the chief of Sequoia Capital in India.

Budget 2015: Rs 1,000 cr fund is a confidence booster but start-ups fear red tapism

The government’s much touted Make in India programme, the National Skills Mission would all get a shot in the arm with the government declaring its intent for the startup sector in the budget.

Online dating startup TrulyMadly raises Rs. 35 cr; plans to strengthen tech team

"We plan to grow to five million users by next year and sustain our leadership position in the dating and match-making space."

Budget 2015 hits IT industry, fails to address key issues: NASSCOM

Budget 2015 does cover some part of these priorities. However, some concerns remain and we would urge the government to address these issues on priority."

Budget 2015: 'Higher service tax may lead to rise in pirated software in the country', says Microsoft

Many of the announcements made in previous budget, which were geared to minimize/resolve transfer pricing litigation are yet to be implemented.

Budget 2015: FM proposes comprehensive Bankruptcy Code to promote entrepreneurship

"Bankruptcy law reform, that brings about legal certainty and speed, has been identified as a key priority for improving the ease of doing business," he said in the Budget 2015-16 presented to Parliament.

Economic Survey: India home to 3,100 startups, ranks 4th in the world

Recognizing the need for greater penetration of IT Services domestically, the Survey notes that the Government’s ‘Make in India’ mission has included IT and BPM among the 25 focus sectors.

Budget 2015: Tech startups get Rs 1,000 crore boost; SETU to be set up

SETU will be a Techno-Financial, Incubation and Facilitation Programme to support all aspects of start up businesses, and other self-employment activities, particularly in technology-driven areas.

'Pragmatic, growth-oriented, and SME-friendly budget', says Gartner

Along the same lines, the nod to the ‘start-up ecosystem’ in the country is a major positive. This is the first time such language has made its way into the budget...

Budget 2015: FM proposes an expert committee, E-biz portal to promote ease of doing business

The government aims towards ease of doing business, he said adding he has recently launched an E-biz portal which integrates 14 regulatory permissions at one source.

New to a city? Let the SeekSherpa app help you explore like a local

Started in 2014 by Sukhmani Singh and Dhruv Raj Gupta, SeekSherpa is a mobile-based marketplace that connects locals and travellers to facilitate unique, travel experiences.

Budget 2015: What happened to the Rs 10,000 cr startup fund Mr Jaitley?

Industry leaders allege that beyond the budget announcements, the implementation of the scheme has been poor on the ground.

Flipkart bets big on analytics to become a tech powerhouse

We are now stepping up our tech focus across mobile and marketplace tools. Our technology team is also beginning to look more closely at data analytics and innovation, says Flipkart.

Other inventory-led etailers are burning billions; we have no such issue: Snapdeal's Bahl

Kunal Bahl likens Snapdeal's trajectory to that of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba which became profitable only after 11 years