FeaturedInvestment and fundingMicrosoft to invest $2 bn in India’s Reliance’s Jio PlatformsPritam BordoloiMay 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 28, 2020 So far, Jio has raised around $10 bn from investors such as Facebook, Silver Lake, KKR and Vista Equity Partners... Read more
FeaturedTelecomGeneral Atlantic to invest $873 mn in India’s Reliance JioPritam BordoloiMay 18, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 18, 2020 General Atlantic will acquire a 1.3% stake in Jio... Read more
EnergyFeaturedIndia ranks 74 on global Energy Transition Index: WEFInternational Finance Business DeskMay 14, 2020May 14, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 14, 2020May 14, 2020 India has progressed in relation to all important parameters such as economic growth, energy security and environmental sustainability... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyFacebook buys 10% stake in Reliance Jio for $5.7 bnInternational Finance Business DeskApril 22, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 22, 2020 The social media giant is also planning to launch a payment feature for WhatsApp in India... Read more
AviationFeaturedGoAir urges employees to go on indefinite leave without payInternational Finance Business DeskApril 21, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 21, 2020 GoAir will continue to pay a small section of employees on payroll to resume operations after the lockdown is lifted... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsLogistics startup FarEye raises $25 mn in Microsoft-led fundingInternational Finance Business DeskApril 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 15, 2020April 15, 2020 FarEye is capitalising on AI to increase the level of digitisation in its logistics capabilities... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyDrone specialist Aerodyne receives funding to expand in SE AsiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 6, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 6, 2020 The Malaysia based company raises funds from North Summit Capital, Arc Ventures and Leave a Nest... Read more
AviationFeaturedSingapore Airlines to buy Boeing jets to stay competitive in IndiaPritam BordoloiJanuary 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 24, 2020 The carrier competes with the likes of Etihad and Emirates in India through its JV Vistara... Read more
FeaturedFinanceWestern Union, Bharti Airtel to launch cross-border payment in AfricaBharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 23, 2020March 18, 2020 The real-time cross-border payment service will drive financial inclusion across the continent... Read more
FeaturedWealth managementSingapore wealthtech Kristal.AI secures funding for expansionPritam BordoloiJanuary 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 22, 2020 The firm will expand its business in Asia as well as the Middle East after securing $6 mn... Read more