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As an Indian journalist covering economic policies and taxation, the buzz around “GST 2.0” has been intensifying in recent months. Introduced in 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) revolutionized India’s indirect tax system by unifying multiple levies into a single framework. However, with the economy evolving rapidly—fueled by digitalization, MSME growth, and global trade…
Introduction On September 1, 2025, Elev8 Venture Partners, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm, celebrated closing its first fund at Rs 1,400 crore (approximately $160 million), a major milestone for India’s startup ecosystem. Led by Navin Honagudi, an investor with over 15 years of experience, Elev8 is committed to supporting high-growth, tech-driven startups despite global venture…
In a significant boost to India’s burgeoning aviation sector, Akasa Air, the country’s youngest low-cost carrier, has successfully closed a strategic investment round, raising approximately Rs 1,200 crore (equivalent to $125 million). This fresh infusion of capital comes from a consortium of high-profile investors, including Premji Invest, 360 ONE Asset Management, Claypond Capital, and the…
In a candid conversation, Mr. Raj Chaudhary, Director – Global Expansion at Aawas Yojana, shares how the platform is turning dreams into reality by making housing transparent, affordable, and accessible for every Indian. Q1: Why do you say Aawas Yojana is more than a housing platform? Raj Chaudhary: Because we’re not just selling homes—we’re creating…
India, Aug. 14, 2025 — 1Kosmos, the leader in unifying identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced it has raised $57 million in Series B funding, including a $10 million line of credit from Bridge Bank. The round was led by Forgepoint Capital, and Origami’s Oquirrh Ventures with participation by Craig Abod, Founder and President…
Building on the remarkable success of The Business Show Asia 2024, we are delighted toannounce its prestigious return to Singapore. Join us on the 27th and 28th of August asAsia’s foremost business event unfolds at the world-class Sands Expo & Convention Centre,Marina Bay Sands.Following a highly successful 2024 edition at the Sands Expo, where over…
Summary: According to EY’s Future of Pay 2025 report, 6 in 10 Indian employers are looking to adopt AI-driven compensation strategies over the next three years. By 2028, companies are expected to move away from manual pay benchmarking and fixed incentives, embracing AI-powered predictive analytics and real-time salary adjustments instead. AI tools will help personalize…
Summary: Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath sparked an online debate by suggesting that India could benefit economically if people shifted away from home-cooked meals, similar to Singapore and the U.S. In response, celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar criticized the idea, urging people not to listen to “rich boys” who downplay the value of home-cooked food. She emphasized…
Summary: Entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal has criticized social media platforms like YouTube for enabling provocative content to go viral while avoiding accountability when controversy arises. Referring to the legal scrutiny faced by creators Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija over India’s Got Latent, Mittal argued that platforms encourage extreme content for engagement…
Summary: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to implement annual salary hikes in March 2024, effective from April 2025, with increases ranging between 4% and 8%. These hikes are tied to employees’ compliance with the company’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate introduced in early 2024. The IT sector is witnessing a slowdown in salary increments due to…