Corporate

Why Start-ups are Laying Off Employees

Start-ups, one of the growing white-collar job providers in the Indian economy, have had to resort to lay-offs as they pivot towards austerity amid a funding squeeze

Despite a Funding Squeeze, Early-stage Start-ups Not Starved of Funds

Despite an overall squeeze in funding, VCs are still pouring money into early-stage start-ups with the caveat of scaleability and profitability
What Do We Make of Corporate Governance Mishaps in Start-ups?

The race for growth and valuations in young, heady start-ups has placed many on a collision course with good business practices, resulting in several cases of corporate governance mishaps
Start-ups: With Funding Drying up, VCs take Control

Stung by losses and facing other challenges in advanced markets, venture capitalists tighten fund flows into India and ease the pace of investing while increasing due diligence
Venture Capital Major Accel’s Big Plans for India

The local arm of the 39-year-old global Venture Capital major engages deeply with early-stage start-ups and stays invested with them from idea to IPO
Here's What the Next Steps in India's 5G Path Could Look Like

The big-ticket 5G spectrum auction has netted a massive sum for the government. It is now over to telcos to monetise the spectrum, while consumers can look forward to a bouquet of services.

Watching Every Penny: The State of Indian Start-ups

With VCs growing weary of cash-burning start-ups and founders watching every penny they spend, lay-offs, hiring freeze and cost-cutting are back on centre stage

The Rise of Members’-only Clubs for Millennials

With membership through invitation and referrals only, new-age private clubs are offering their millennial members a place to network and unwind in an exclusive setting

Why Ameera Shah-Led Metropolis Healthcare is Attractive to Investors

Potential strategic investors are buzzing around metropolis healthcare. What makes it such an attractive proposition?

‘Inflation May Have Peaked in India,’ Says Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran is optimistic about India's prospects amid the current economic conditions

ITC: The Making of an FMCG Behemoth

Under the stewardship of Sanjiv Puri, ITC has been in the midst of an aggressive strategic plan that has already seen it emerge as India’s third-largest FMCG player, after Adani Wilmar and Hindustan Unilever.