Category: Business
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ICICI Prudential AMC Ventures into Private Equity, Awaits Sebi Approval
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company is seeking approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to enter the private equity business as part of its strategy to diversify into alternative asset classes, Managing Director and CEO Nimesh Shah said. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the company’s upcoming IPO, Shah said discussions…
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London Billionaire Siddharth Shankar Invests Rs 4 Crore in Indian Diaspora Tech
Indian-origin billionaire entrepreneur Siddharth Shankar, who is currently based in London, has invested INR 4.2 crore ($500,000) in a seed-stage venture capital fund called Arya Ventures, according to PTI. The newly launched banner is dedicated to backing fellow Indian-origin entrepreneurs’ seed-stage technology and artificial intelligence startups in the UK and the US. Billionaire Siddharth Shankar…
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China Introduces Online Visa Application System in India on December 22
The Chinese Embassy in India will launch its online visa application system on December 22, introducing a streamlined digital process for travellers applying for Chinese visas. Announcing the update on Monday, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said applicants will now be able to fill out visa forms and upload all required documents directly through…
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Streamlining Company Registration in India with AGILE-PRO-S
India strengthens its single-window incorporation system with AGILE-PRO-S, enabling new companies to secure tax, labor, social security, banking, and establishment registrations through one integrated SPICe+ filing. The streamlined process reduces compliance friction and accelerates market entry for both domestic and foreign-invested businesses. In 2021, India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) introduced AGILE, an electronic form…
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Temu Shopping Chaos: A Quest for Discounts
Temu is not exactly new news, I know. Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo launched the marketplace in the US back in 2022, and it has since taken the retail world by storm. [user As a retail reporter, I’ve written about Temu and its impact on US companies, but I never got around to actually trying it…
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Somasree Bose Awasthi Appointed Business Unit Head at Hamilton Housewares Milton
Somasree Bose Awasthi has taken on a new role as Business Unit Head at Hamilton Housewares (Milton), beginning in December 2025. She announced the move on her LinkedIn profile. Before joining Hamilton Housewares, Awasthi worked as an independent consultant from July to December 2025, supporting small and medium enterprises on marketing strategy, innovation planning, and…
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Goenka Business & Finance Hits 52-Week Low of Rs.7.5 Amid Ongoing Decline
Stock Price Movement and Market Context On 8 December 2025, Goenka Business & Finance’s share price touched Rs.7.5, the lowest level recorded in the past year. This decline follows two consecutive sessions of losses, during which the stock has returned -7.96%. The day’s performance showed a drop of 4.26%, underperforming its sector by 2.54%. The…
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BNI New Delhi Prepares for Its Biggest Business Networking Event Yet
The curtain raiser for TAP 2025 – Network to Abundance, the 4th edition of BNI N E W Delhi’s flagship business networking conference, has set the momentum for what is expected to be one of India’s largest and most influential entrepreneurial gatherings. Scheduled to be held on 19 – 20 December 2025 at Yashobhoomi (IICC),…
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Nita Ambani: A Visionary Philanthropist and Business Leader in 2025
Nita AmbaniPhilanthropist & Business Leader In 2025, Nita Ambani stepped even more firmly into her role as a builder of institutions that shape India’s future. This year, she blended vision with action across culture, sports, and social investment. At the WAVES 2025 summit, Nita Ambani championed India’s cultural soft power and urged the world to…