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TradeBriefs Newsletter View online ( http://tradebriefs.com/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=421&subid=1164886-HdjtU5YulB7If3&tmpl=component ) Advertise ( http://www.tradebriefs.com ) Unsubscribe ( http://tradebriefs.com/index.php?subid=1164886&option=com_acymailing&ctrl=user&task=out&mailid=421&key=HdjtU5YulB7If3 ) from TradeBriefs Daily Retail Ecommerce companies, tech startups like Flipkart, Amazon are India's biggest office space takers in H1 ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/ecommerce-companies-tech-startups-like-flipkart-amazon-are-indias-biggest-office-space-takes-in-h1/articleshow/48274851.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/ecommerce-companies-tech-startups-like-flipkart-amazon-are-indias-biggest-office-space-takes-in-h1/articleshow/48274851.cms ) Ecommerce companies and technology startups outpaced IT/ITeS firms for the first time as the biggest office space taker in the country in the first half of the year. Retail Retail chains bet big on smaller stores ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/retail-chains-bet-big-on-smaller-stores-115072900618_1.html ) It is increasingly becoming difficult to find large spaces to open stores and retailers are also realising that rents for large spaces are not justifiable Retail Food service chains like TFS, Lite Bite Foods, Jubilant Foodworks & others high on hopes with Railways' modernisation ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/food-service-chains-like-tfs-lite-bite-foods-jubilant-foodworks-others-high-on-hopes-with-railways-modernisation/articleshow/48274306.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/food-service-chains-like-tfs-lite-bite-foods-jubilant-foodworks-others-high-on-hopes-with-railways-modernisation/articleshow/48274306.cms ) For instance, railway stations handle over one lakh passengers a day and these passengers on an average spend around Rs 100-125 on a meal. Retail Paytm Backs $50M Funding For Zovi, India-Based Online Fashion Retailer ( http://www.ibtimes.com/paytm-backs-50m-funding-zovi-india-based-online-fashion-retailer-2029182 ) ( http://www.ibtimes.com/paytm-backs-50m-funding-zovi-india-based-online-fashion-retailer-2029182 ) Hyper-local deals are all the rage among India's mobile-driven online shopping companies, and they are racing to enroll merchants. Retail 14 retail malls to exit space shortly: CII-JLL study ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/real-estate/realty-trends/14-retail-malls-to-exit-space-shortly-cii-jll-study/articleshow/48268226.cms ) As many as 14 malls together having 3.5–4.5 million sq ft will withdraw from retail operations in near future, a CII-JLL report on Indias real-estate sector said. Retail India, US on a collision course over e-commerce, IP norms ( http://www.livemint.com/Politics/FNMRmLJElPC6zwA7K4NZQL/India-US-on-a-collision-course-over-ecommerce-IP-norms.html ) The US wants rule of no customs duty on e-tail to continue; India not in favour of preparing any recommendations Retail MedPlus to invest Rs 100 crore to open 350 stores in Delhi NCR ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/health-and-beauty/pharmacy/medplus-to-invest-rs-100-crore-to-open-350-stores-in-delhi-ncr/48268486 ) ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/health-and-beauty/pharmacy/medplus-to-invest-rs-100-crore-to-open-350-stores-in-delhi-ncr/48268486 ) Pharma retailing major MedPlus plans to invest up to Rs 100 crore to open over 350 stores in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), taking its number of out.. Retail Verlinvest in talks to pick up minority stake in Grover Zampa Vineyards ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/DwObf9BhsrDstTNHqNWcVP/Verlinvest-in-talks-to-pick-up-minority-stake-in-Grover-Zamp.html ) Belgian private equity fund created by the founding families of Anheuser-Busch InBev is set to consolidate its position in the Indian wine industry Retail Shoppers Stop non-executive chairman invests in Chennai-based laundry startup Wassup ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/shoppers-stop-non-executive-chairman-invests-in-chennai-based-laundry-startup-wassup-115072900758_1.html ) ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/shoppers-stop-non-executive-chairman-invests-in-chennai-based-laundry-startup-wassup-115072900758_1.html ) Company raised $2 million from HNIs and plans to raise another $10 million from VCs Retail Lacoste may offer its products online in India ( http://www.livemint.com/Industry/T4AIneq37UogKgfG6Yp0QO/Lacoste-may-offer-its-products-online-in-India.html ) The retailer is expecting to launch a website by next year to sell and deliver products across the country Retail E-retail firms boost Postal Department revenue ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/e-retail-firms-boost-postal-department-revenue/articleshow/48261628.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/e-retail-firms-boost-postal-department-revenue/articleshow/48261628.cms ) The Postal Department has set up a dedicated e-commerce and parcel processing center in the country's commercial hub Mumbai realising its potential. Retail Nestle India reports Q2 loss as noodle scare hits sales ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/personal-care-pet-supplies-liquor/nestle-india-reports-q2-loss-as-noodle-scare-hits-sales/48268344 ) ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/personal-care-pet-supplies-liquor/nestle-india-reports-q2-loss-as-noodle-scare-hits-sales/48268344 ) The unit of Swiss food giant Nestle SA said on Wednesday that net loss for its second quarter ended June was 644 million rupees ($10 million), compared with a.. Retail Velvetcase switches over to marketplace model, adds 180 jewellers ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fashion-/-cosmetics-/-jewellery/velvetcase-switches-over-to-marketplace-model-adds-180-jewellers-and-designers-on-its-portal/articleshow/48274471.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fashion-/-cosmetics-/-jewellery/velvetcase-switches-over-to-marketplace-model-adds-180-jewellers-and-designers-on-its-portal/articleshow/48274471.cms ) The Mumbai-based company, founded in 2012, was earlier focused on selling customised and designer jewellery through its portal. Telecom Infosys, Wipro & TCS lose over 1,00000 people in last four quarters as automation kicks in ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/enterprise/enterprise-services/infosys-wipro-tcs-lose-over-100000-people-in-last-four-quarters-as-automation-kicks-in/48261607 ) ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/enterprise/enterprise-services/infosys-wipro-tcs-lose-over-100000-people-in-last-four-quarters-as-automation-kicks-in/48261607 ) At the core of this sea change is automation and the advent of newer technologies such as cloud computing, and improved productivity... Telecom Samsung loses 3.3% smartphone market share in India ( http://www.in.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/Samsung-leads-Indian-smartphone-market-in-April-June/articleshow/48250615.cms ) ( http://www.in.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/Samsung-leads-Indian-smartphone-market-in-April-June/articleshow/48250615.cms ) Samsung retained its premier position in the Indian smartphone market at the end of the second quarter (April-June) of the current calendar year with a market Telecom Telecom companies to share networks during disasters: DoT ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-companies-to-share-networks-during-disasters-dot/articleshow/48274575.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-companies-to-share-networks-during-disasters-dot/articleshow/48274575.cms ) The department in April had asked the operators to implement priority call routing facilities for personnel responsible for 'response and recovery' during disasters. Telecom Deals platform Little raises $50 million from Paytm, others ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/deals-platform-little-raises-50-million-from-paytm-others/48267424 ) ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/deals-platform-little-raises-50-million-from-paytm-others/48267424 ) Along with Paytm, a large "undisclosed investor", SAIF Partners and Tiger Global participated in the round, it said in a statement... Telecom Ease customer verification rules for mobile SIM in J&K: Telecom operators ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/ease-customer-verification-rules-for-mobile-sim-in-jk-telecom-operators/articleshow/48271297.cms ) Telecom operators have blamed late response from local police in customer verification for delay in granting new mobile connections in Jammu and Kashmir and have asked the DoT to relax the norms to expedite the process. Telecom Motorola bets big on e-tail, launches Moto G-3rd Gen ( http://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/motorola-bets-big-on-e-tail-launches-moto-g-3rd-gen_61001.html ) Exchange4MediaAccording to a Motorola study, 74 per cent of Indians sleep holding their phone and most can't go a single day without it. Motorola believes that "smartphone users trust their handsets with their most personal questions, photos, stories and secrets Telecom Make in India: Yes, makes sense! But how? ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/tele-talk/Make-in-India-Yes-makes-sense-But-how/793 ) After years of being mired in bureaucratic upheavals, sector entanglements and widespread corruption; the people, investors or otherwise across the country an.. Telecom Motorola mulls manufacturing facility in India ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/motorola-mulls-manufacturing-facility-in-india/48261798 ) Motorola, maker of Moto G handset, is evaluating options to set up a manufacturing facility in India to cash in on the burgeoning demand for smartphones in th.. Telecom Facebook's mobile advertising onslaught continues ( http://www.businessinsider.in/Facebooks-mobile-advertising-onslaught-continues/articleshow/48274429.cms ) David Ramos/Getty ImagesBARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 02: Founder and CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg walks onto the stage prior to his keynote conference during Telecom Anil Agarwal-led Sterlite Technologies hires Hay Group to recast telecom arm into separate vertical ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/anil-agarwal-led-sterlite-technologies-hires-hay-group-to-recast-telecom-arm-into-separate-vertical/articleshow/48274675.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/anil-agarwal-led-sterlite-technologies-hires-hay-group-to-recast-telecom-arm-into-separate-vertical/articleshow/48274675.cms ) NRI billionaire Anil Agarwal-led Sterlite Technologies has hired global management consultancy Hay Group to recast its new telecom services and solutions business into a separate vertical Finance PSU banks hit fresh 52-week low; analysts remain cautious ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/psu-banks-hits-fresh-52-week-low-115072900258_1.html ) Bank of India, Allahabad Bank, Canara Bank, Dena Bank, Oriental Bank, Syndicate Bank, Uco Bank and Vijaya Bank have touched their respective 52-week lows on the NSE. Finance JSW divests 26% stake in South African Coal Mining Holdings ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/engineering/2015/07/29/jsw-divests-26-stake-south-african-coal-mining-holdings ) ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/engineering/2015/07/29/jsw-divests-26-stake-south-african-coal-mining-holdings ) It acquired majority stake in the firm four years ago. Finance State Bank of India set to enter wealth management, compete with private banks ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/state-bank-of-india-set-to-enter-wealth-management-vie-private-banks/articleshow/48270122.cms ) SBI will venture into wealth management, one of the most profitable business initiatives of private and foreign banks, chairman Bhattacharya confirmed. Finance Infosys, Wipro & TCS lose over 1,00,000 people in last four quarters as automation kicks in ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infosys-wipro-tcs-lose-over-100000-people-in-last-four-quarters-as-automation-kicks-in/articleshow/48258813.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infosys-wipro-tcs-lose-over-100000-people-in-last-four-quarters-as-automation-kicks-in/articleshow/48258813.cms ) At the core of this sea change is automation and the advent of newer technologies such as cloud computing, and improved productivity. Finance General Motors to invest $1B in India, consolidate manufacturing operations ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/engineering/2015/07/29/general-motors-invest-1b-india-consolidate-manufacturing-operations ) ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/engineering/2015/07/29/general-motors-invest-1b-india-consolidate-manufacturing-operations ) Plans to shut Gujarat plant. Finance Citibank sees 'healthy growth' in consumer banking in India ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/unsecured-loan-book-grows-despite-sluggish-growth-citi-india/articleshow/48272157.cms ) Citi said today that despite sluggish economic growth in the country, its unsecured loan book continues to grow and its quality has not been affected. Finance Flipkart & Snapdeal founders invest about Rs 1.8 crore in designer of board games MadRat Games ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/flipkart-snapdeal-founders-invest-about-rs-1-8-crore-in-designer-of-board-games-madrat-games/articleshow/48274169.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/flipkart-snapdeal-founders-invest-about-rs-1-8-crore-in-designer-of-board-games-madrat-games/articleshow/48274169.cms ) The games are priced at Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 and are available in 400 stores in 10 cities — and on Flipkart and Snapdeal. Finance Home services marketplace Zimmber raises around $2M from IDG, Omidyar, Sherpalo & Aarin ( http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2015/07/29/home-services-marketplace-zimmber-raises-around-2m-from-idg-omidyar-sherpalo-aarin/ ) ( http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2015/07/29/home-services-marketplace-zimmber-raises-around-2m-from-idg-omidyar-sherpalo-aarin/ ) Mumbai-based Rejuvenate Solutions Pvt Ltd, the company behind on-demand home services platform Zimmber, has raised just under $2 million (around Rs 12 crore) in pre-Series A funding round from IDG Ventures, Omidyar Networks, Ram Shriram's (founding board member of Google) Sherpalo Ventures and TV Mohandas Pai's (chairman of Manipal Global Education and former Infosys director) Aarin capital. Finance Punjab National Bank may take over steelmakers to recover debt ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/punjab-national-bank-may-take-over-steelmakers-to-recover-debt/articleshow/48255990.cms ) Punjab National Bank (PNB), a quarter of whose nearly $4 billion portfolio of steel loans is stressed, is considering taking charge of some companies over the next two years, changing their management and then selling stakes. Finance SEBI asks Sahara Mutual Fund to shut shop ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/finance/2015/07/29/sebi-asks-sahara-mutual-fund-shut-shop ) Gives six months to ensure smooth transition or redemption for its investors. Finance Cabinet clears the decks for GST, regulating e-commerce ( http://www.livemint.com/Politics/3WmIXoZVA3JLMLhnHihr3H/Govt-clears-GST-amendments-states-to-be-compensated-for-5-y.html ) GST bill will be amended to say that states will be compensated ‘for 5 years’ rather than up to five years Finance European Bank signs MoU for India investments ( http://www.mydigitalfc.com/news/european-bank-signs-mou-india-investments-525 ) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Wednesday signed an MoU with one of India's top business chambers ASSOCHAM to facilitate co-financing opportunities. Finance India has potential to become multi-trillion dollar economy: World Bank official ( http://www.ibnlive.com/news/world/india-has-potential-to-become-multi-trillion-dollar-economy-world-bank-1027455.html ) ( http://www.ibnlive.com/news/world/india-has-potential-to-become-multi-trillion-dollar-economy-world-bank-1027455.html ) India has the potential to become a multi-trillion dollar economy with a per capita income of about USD 40,000 by 2050, a top World Bank official has said. Finance Godrej Consumer Products to buy remaining 40% stake in Chile's Cosmetica Nacional ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/fmcg/2015/07/29/godrej-consumer-products-buy-remaining-40-stake-chiles-cosmetica-nacional ) It had acquired 60 per cent stake in Cosmetica Nacional in January 2012. Food/FMCG Nestle India did not opt for re-test, instead burnt Maggi: FDA ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/nestle-india-did-not-opt-for-re-test-instead-burnt-maggi-fda/articleshow/48269366.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/nestle-india-did-not-opt-for-re-test-instead-burnt-maggi-fda/articleshow/48269366.cms ) Maharashtra's FDA argued in the Bombay High Court that Nestle India had burnt several tonnes of Maggi after the state's ban order was imposed. Food/FMCG Stiff norms curbing profit growth in alcoholic beverages market in India: Moody's report ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/liquor/stiff-norms-curbing-profit-growth-in-alcoholic-beverages-market-in-india-moodys-report/articleshow/48265776.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/liquor/stiff-norms-curbing-profit-growth-in-alcoholic-beverages-market-in-india-moodys-report/articleshow/48265776.cms ) Restrictive regulations, including progressive taxation and pricing controls are curbing profit growth in alcoholic beverages market. Food/FMCG Nestlé India slips into loss after Maggi noodle ban ( http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c679df46-3609-11e5-bdbb-35e55cbae175.html ) Financial Times Food/FMCG Wine sale has been growing 25% a year but wineries are facing shortage of the raw material ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/liquor/wine-sale-has-been-growing-25-a-year-but-wineries-are-facing-shortage-of-the-raw-material/articleshow/48261767.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/liquor/wine-sale-has-been-growing-25-a-year-but-wineries-are-facing-shortage-of-the-raw-material/articleshow/48261767.cms ) as farmers prefer growing table grapes to wine variety. Food/FMCG After complaints, FDA collects samples from Amul godown ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/after-complaints-fda-collects-samples-from-amul-godown/articleshow/48270096.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/after-complaints-fda-collects-samples-from-amul-godown/articleshow/48270096.cms ) Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) officials have raided Amul's godown here and took away six samples of its various milk products for testing. Food/FMCG Greek wines are better quality than ever this season despite Greece's financial woes ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/greek-wines-are-better-quality-than-ever-this-season-despite-greeces-financial-woes/articleshow/48274937.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/greek-wines-are-better-quality-than-ever-this-season-despite-greeces-financial-woes/articleshow/48274937.cms ) Greek wines have been on an upward quality trajectory for years, and theyre better than ever despite the debt-ridden countrys financial woes. Food/FMCG Nashik Kumbh Mela: Tourists set out to explore vineyards, thus pushing wine sales up ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/liquor/nashik-kumbh-mela-tourists-set-out-to-explore-vineyards-thus-pushing-wine-sales-up/articleshow/48274639.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/liquor/nashik-kumbh-mela-tourists-set-out-to-explore-vineyards-thus-pushing-wine-sales-up/articleshow/48274639.cms ) The once-in-12-years spiritual congregation at Trimbakeshwar in Nashik, known as Simhastha Kumbhamela, started on July 14 and will conclude on September 25. Food/FMCG Dabur India drops after reporting Q1 results ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/dabur-india-drops-after-reporting-q1-results-115072901117_1.html ) Dabur India fell 0.56% to Rs 292.45 at 14:50 IST on BSE after consolidated net profit rose 23.9% to Rs 261.10 crore on 10.7% rise in net sales at Rs 2064.10 crore in Q1 June 2015 over Q1 June 2014. Food/FMCG International Beverage expands presence to India ( http://www.drinks-business-review.com/news/international-beverage-expands-presence-to-india-290715-4634225 ) Thai Beverage's global unit International Beverage has made its entry into the Indian spirits market with the launch of single malts and gins. Food/FMCG Godrej Consumer Products Q1 net up 39 per cent to Rs 199 crore ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/godrej-consumer-products-q1-net-up-39-per-cent-to-rs-199-crore/articleshow/48266150.cms ) The company had reported a net profit of Rs 143.45 crore in the corresponding period last year, GCPL said in a BSE filing. Food/FMCG Why consumer protection bill may fail to address consumer grievances ( http://www.livemint.com/Politics/3UrD5T7zoq1E1Wk3S6efEO/Why-consumer-protection-bill-may-fail-to-address-consumer-gr.html ) The new bill seeks to set up a regulatory authority to tackle unfair trade practices and expedite redressal of consumer grievances Food/FMCG MTR Tries to Make the 'Weekend Breakfast' Joyful ( http://www.adageindia.in/marketing/cmo-strategy/mtr-tries-to-make-the-weekend-breakfast-joyful/articleshow/48255251.cms ) ( http://www.adageindia.in/marketing/cmo-strategy/mtr-tries-to-make-the-weekend-breakfast-joyful/articleshow/48255251.cms ) Ad Age is the leading global source of news, intelligence and conversation for marketing and media communities Food/FMCG Godrej Consumer Products to buy remaining 40% stake in Chile's Cosmetica Nacional ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/fmcg/2015/07/29/godrej-consumer-products-buy-remaining-40-stake-chiles-cosmetica-nacional ) It had acquired 60 per cent stake in Cosmetica Nacional in January 2012. Food/FMCG Growing 'Safe' Paddy: Punjab's crop diversification comes a cropper ( http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/growing-safe-paddy-punjabs-crop-diversification-comes-a-cropper/ ) ( http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/growing-safe-paddy-punjabs-crop-diversification-comes-a-cropper/ ) Plunging prices, coupled with an assured market in the form of governmental procurement for regular parmal (non-basmati) paddy, have put paid to Punjab’s much-hyped crop diversification programme (CDP) yet again. Food/FMCG Cabinet okays GST amendments, states to get compensation for 5 yrs ( http://indianexpress.com/article/business/business-others/cabinet-okays-gst-amendments-states-to-get-compensation-for-5-yrs/ ) ( http://indianexpress.com/article/business/business-others/cabinet-okays-gst-amendments-states-to-get-compensation-for-5-yrs/ ) Other decisions: Foreign investments in AIFs, Consumer Protection Bill cleared. Food/FMCG Pepperfry splurges $3 mn on new brand campaign ( http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/l52FTqoDqMieaUfwmeHc2M/Pepperfrysplurges-3-mn-on-new-brand-campaign.html ) Fresh round of funding in place, online retailer is now focusing on infrastructure and brand building Food/FMCG Will not endorse fairness products, says Anushka ( http://www.ptinews.com/news/6316522_Will-not-endorse-fairness-products--says-Anushka.html ) Press Trust of IndiaMumbai, Jul 29 (PTI) At a time when some well-known names in Bollywood have no qualms about endorsing fairness creams, actress Anushka Sharma says she would never promote such products. "I would not endorse products that propagate racist and Food/FMCG Meet David Taylor, new CEO of Procter & Gamble ( http://www.businessinsider.in/Meet-David-Taylor-new-CEO-of-Procter-Gamble/articleshow/48266050.cms ) Top American manufacturer Procter & Gamble promoted its beauty branch leader, David Taylor, to head the company as CEO. Software Why is Bangalore no more the world's back office but is becoming the hotspot for start-ups? ( http://www.firstpost.com/business/bangalore-isnt-worlds-back-office-mecca-start-ups-india-heres-2368972.html ) ( http://www.firstpost.com/business/bangalore-isnt-worlds-back-office-mecca-start-ups-india-heres-2368972.html ) The city has transformed into the mecca of startups in India over the last two years Software Alibaba bets big on cloud business : Will invest $1 billion ( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Alibaba-to-invest-1-billion-in-cloud-business/articleshow/48265697.cms ) China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it would invest $1 billion into its Aliyun cloud computing arm to challenge Amazon.com Inc's lucrative Web Services division, opening a global front in the battle between the two e-commerce giants. Software Infosys co-founder SD Shibulal joins daughter Shruti's hospitality venture 'The Tamara' ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infosys-co-founder-sd-shibulal-joins-daughter-shrutis-venture-the-tamara-as-chairman/articleshow/48258962.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infosys-co-founder-sd-shibulal-joins-daughter-shrutis-venture-the-tamara-as-chairman/articleshow/48258962.cms ) Since he retired from Infosys last year, Shibulal has been making investments through his family office Innovations Investment Management. Software Hyperlocal delivery startup 'Opinio' uses geo-coordinates for efficiency : Raises $1.6M from Accel Partners ( http://inc42.com/uncategorized/opinio-raises-1-3-mn/ ) ( http://inc42.com/uncategorized/opinio-raises-1-3-mn/ ) Bangalore-based on demand food & grocery startup Opinio has raised $1.3 mn in a funding round led by Accel Partners, TraxcnLabs & few other angel investors. Software Facebook aims to expand Internet.org reach : Opens dedicated portal ( http://www.in.techradar.com/news/software/Facebook-opens-portal-to-expand-Internet-org-reach/articleshow/48263853.cms ) ( http://www.in.techradar.com/news/software/Facebook-opens-portal-to-expand-Internet-org-reach/articleshow/48263853.cms ) In a bid to rope in more mobile operators into the Internet.org project, Facebook has announced a dedicated portal that provides a go-to resource for the operators Software Business Schools help in scaling the startups in Emerging Markets : Launch new training programs ( http://www.businessbecause.com/news/mba-entrepreneurs/3383/entrepreneurial-training-in-emerging-markets ) ( http://www.businessbecause.com/news/mba-entrepreneurs/3383/entrepreneurial-training-in-emerging-markets ) Berkeley-Haas' Brazil start-up program is latest push by US schools into emerging markets. China, India also accelerating entrepreneurs. Software Will Indian enterprises jump to the new release of Windows 10? ( http://www.firstpost.com/business/windows-10-analysts-say-indian-enterprises-wont-jump-will-wait-watch-2370022.html ) ( http://www.firstpost.com/business/windows-10-analysts-say-indian-enterprises-wont-jump-will-wait-watch-2370022.html ) Even that Windows 10 offers an advantage over the previous operating system, getting into Indian enterprises is going to be tough for Microsoft. Software Mphasis posts 10% dip in Q1 profit at Rs 156 crore ( http://www.myiris.com/news/company-results/mphasis--quarterly-earnings-decline-10.6-/20150729205402738 ) Mphasis quarterly earnings decline 10.6%Myiris.comall 9 news articles » Ecommerce Flipkart announces the launch of 20 stores across the country where customers can collect their shipments at their own convenient time ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/flipkart-launches-offline-collection-centres-for-online-buyers/articleshow/48250621.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/flipkart-launches-offline-collection-centres-for-online-buyers/articleshow/48250621.cms ) Flipkart will introduce value-added services at the ‘experience zones, including spot trials, returns, cash on return, open box deliveries. Ecommerce Amazon witnesses tremendous growth in Tier II cities, reaching 50%, from the 36% a year ago ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/tier-ii-cities-catching-up-with-metros-in-e-commerce-amazon/articleshow/48271891.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/tier-ii-cities-catching-up-with-metros-in-e-commerce-amazon/articleshow/48271891.cms ) Online marketplace Amazon said it is witnessing tremendous growth in its e-commerce business from Tier-II cities, including this industrial city. Ecommerce Snapdeal replaces yearly employee appraisal with trimester reviews; employees go through performance appraisals and goal-setting every four months ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/snapdeal-replaces-yearly-employee-appraisal-with-trimester-reviews/articleshow/48274988.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/snapdeal-replaces-yearly-employee-appraisal-with-trimester-reviews/articleshow/48274988.cms ) Snapdeal is replacing annual employee appraisals with trimester reviews, as one year becomes too long a period to evaluate staff performance Ecommerce eShopbox announces the launch of an incubator and accelerator program for fashion brands ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/tier-ii-cities-catching-up-with-metros-in-e-commerce-amazon/articleshow/48271891.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/tier-ii-cities-catching-up-with-metros-in-e-commerce-amazon/articleshow/48271891.cms ) Online marketplace Amazon said it is witnessing tremendous growth in its e-commerce business from Tier-II cities, including this industrial city. Ecommerce Online jewellery retailer Velvetcase pivots to a marketplace model, adding 180 jewellery retailers and designers to the platform ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/velvetcase-switches-over-to-marketplace-model-adds-180-jewellers-and-designers-on-its-portal/48275771 ) ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/velvetcase-switches-over-to-marketplace-model-adds-180-jewellers-and-designers-on-its-portal/48275771 ) The Mumbai-based company, founded in 2012, was earlier focused on selling customised and designer jewellery through its portal... Ecommerce Flipkart & Snapdeal founders invest about Rs 1.8 crore in designer of board games MadRat Games ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/flipkart-snapdeal-founders-invest-about-rs-1-8-crore-in-designer-of-board-games-madrat-games/articleshow/48274169.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/flipkart-snapdeal-founders-invest-about-rs-1-8-crore-in-designer-of-board-games-madrat-games/articleshow/48274169.cms ) The games are priced at Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 and are available in 400 stores in 10 cities — and on Flipkart and Snapdeal. Ecommerce India, US on a collision: US wants rule of no customs duty on e-tail to continue; India not in favour of preparing any recommendations ( http://www.livemint.com/Politics/FNMRmLJElPC6zwA7K4NZQL/India-US-on-a-collision-course-over-ecommerce-IP-norms.html ) The US wants rule of no customs duty on e-tail to continue; India not in favour of preparing any recommendations Ecommerce Ecommerce companies, tech startups like Flipkart, Amazon are India's biggest office space takes in H1 ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/ecommerce-companies-tech-startups-like-flipkart-amazon-are-indias-biggest-office-space-takes-in-h1/articleshow/48274851.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/ecommerce-companies-tech-startups-like-flipkart-amazon-are-indias-biggest-office-space-takes-in-h1/articleshow/48274851.cms ) Ecommerce companies and technology startups outpaced IT/ITeS firms for the first time as the biggest office space taker in the country in the first half of the year. Ecommerce Zovi founders raise $50 million Alibaba, SAIF Partners and Tiger Global; launch new venture 'Little' ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/zovi-founders-raise-50-million-launch-new-venture-little/48264304 ) ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/zovi-founders-raise-50-million-launch-new-venture-little/48264304 ) Little has seen has already enrolled over 5,000 merchants in 11 cities across India and expects to hit a GMV run rate of $170 million, by March 2016... Ecommerce Amazon India is seeking to expand and consolidate the designer wear range sold on its platform to take on Exclusively.com ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/amazon-design-store-to-boost-designer-range-to-take-on-exclusively-com/48266713 ) ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/amazon-design-store-to-boost-designer-range-to-take-on-exclusively-com/48266713 ) The ecommerce giant is the title sponsor of the India Couture Week that started on Wednesday, as it aims to improve the visibility of its recently launched on.. Digital Flipkart, Snapdeal and Ola- the first three Indian startups to join the unicorn club of firms with $1 bn valuation ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/top-startups-like-flipkart-snapdeal-ola-join-unicorn-club-of-firms-with-1-bn-valuation-hire-seasoned-executives/articleshow/48259335.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/top-startups-like-flipkart-snapdeal-ola-join-unicorn-club-of-firms-with-1-bn-valuation-hire-seasoned-executives/articleshow/48259335.cms ) Flipkart, Snapdeal and Ola — the first three Indian startups to join the unicorn club of firms with $1 billion valuation — are hiring seasoned executives in key roles. Digital Number Speaks! Why Bangalore is by far the best for technology entrepreneurs in India ( http://www.bangaloremirror.com/bangalore/cover-story/But-for-talent-pool-we-would-be-in-worlds-Top-10-startup-cities/articleshow/48257731.cms ) ( http://www.bangaloremirror.com/bangalore/cover-story/But-for-talent-pool-we-would-be-in-worlds-Top-10-startup-cities/articleshow/48257731.cms ) Bengaluru has lots going for it as it moves four places up in the Startup Ecosystem Report 2015 released by US-based rating agency Compass Digital PricewaterhouseCoopers to mentor 10 handpicked Indian startups for free ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/consultancy-/-audit/pricewaterhousecoopers-leads-the-way-to-incubate-10-startups-for-free/articleshow/48274390.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/consultancy-/-audit/pricewaterhousecoopers-leads-the-way-to-incubate-10-startups-for-free/articleshow/48274390.cms ) According to people with knowledge of the matter, PwC would give advice on matters ranging from taxation to fundraising to the selected startups. Digital First techno-residential project inspired by technologies like robotics, cloud coming up in Bangalore ( http://www.mydigitalfc.com/news/mantri-developers-plans-techno-residential-project-bangalore-529 ) Mantri Developers, a leading property developer in the south, is offering residential apartments and penthouses as part of its Mantri Webcity project. Coming up on the Hennur Main Road Digital Acquihiring catches up fast in India's hypercompetitive ecommerce sector ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/ecommerce-companies-tech-startups-like-flipkart-amazon-are-indias-biggest-office-space-takes-in-h1/articleshow/48274851.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/ecommerce-companies-tech-startups-like-flipkart-amazon-are-indias-biggest-office-space-takes-in-h1/articleshow/48274851.cms ) Ecommerce companies and technology startups outpaced IT/ITeS firms for the first time as the biggest office space taker in the country in the first half of the year. Digital India, US on a disagreement over e-commerce, IP norms ( http://www.livemint.com/Politics/FNMRmLJElPC6zwA7K4NZQL/India-US-on-a-collision-course-over-ecommerce-IP-norms.html ) The US wants rule of no customs duty on e-tail to continue; India not in favour of preparing any recommendations Digital Pitney Bowes’ accelerator programme: Six Indian startups that got selected ( http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2015/07/29/meet-the-six-indian-startups-selected-for-pitney-bowes-accelerator-programmes/ ) ( http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2015/07/29/meet-the-six-indian-startups-selected-for-pitney-bowes-accelerator-programmes/ ) NYSE-listed technology solutions provider Pitney Bowes Inc has announced the names of six Indian startups selected for its two accelerator programmes. As part of this programmes, the selected startups will get mentorship, access to venture funds and networking benefits. Digital Amazon launches Launchpad to connect crowd-funding startups with consumers ( http://www.canindia.com/2015/07/amazons-launchpad-to-help-startups-launch-products/ ) Amazon.com Inc launched a new platform on Tuesday that will help startups advertise and distribute their products directly to millions of Amazon customers, filling an important gap for entrepreneurs trying to reach a wider market of consumers. Franchise Franchisee Journey: From consultant with no knowledge in flooring to carpet care franchisee ( http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/248943 ) ( http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/248943 ) Franchisor, contractors and franchisees worked together to help create MilliCare Textile and Carpet Care franchise. Franchise Ecommerce companies, tech startups like Flipkart, Amazon are India's biggest office space takers in H1 ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/ecommerce-companies-tech-startups-like-flipkart-amazon-are-indias-biggest-office-space-takes-in-h1/articleshow/48274851.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/ecommerce-companies-tech-startups-like-flipkart-amazon-are-indias-biggest-office-space-takes-in-h1/articleshow/48274851.cms ) Ecommerce companies and technology startups outpaced IT/ITeS firms for the first time as the biggest office space taker in the country in the first half of the year. Franchise Food service chains like TFS, Lite Bite Foods, Jubilant Foodworks & others high on hopes with Railways' modernisation ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/food-service-chains-like-tfs-lite-bite-foods-jubilant-foodworks-others-high-on-hopes-with-railways-modernisation/articleshow/48274306.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/food-service-chains-like-tfs-lite-bite-foods-jubilant-foodworks-others-high-on-hop more  

Mr Ujwal Khamaru, What is this Trade Brief got to do with the topic of Insects and Pests in Trains?. Don't use this forum for personal benefits. more  

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Even mobile shopowners have been directed to ensure that required documents, including Identity card and proper photo, are collected before allocating SIM cards to the customers. Telecom InFocus eyes $1 billion in India revenue by March 2017 ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infocus-eyes-1-billion-in-india-revenue-by-march-2017/articleshow/48250785.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infocus-eyes-1-billion-in-india-revenue-by-march-2017/articleshow/48250785.cms ) US-based technology company InFocus expects mobile handset sales to drive its growth in India and make up about 60-70% of its business. 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Telecom A little story for the new TRAI Chairman RS Sharma ( http://www.medianama.com/2015/07/223-a-little-story-for-the-new-trai-chairman-rs-sharma/ ) ( http://www.medianama.com/2015/07/223-a-little-story-for-the-new-trai-chairman-rs-sharma/ ) RS Sharma has been appointed the new Chairman of the TRAI, and the Chairman has some fairly important processes to oversee now, not in the least, the one on Net Telecom 'India Not an Easy Target for Microsoft's Windows 10 Push' ( http://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/india-not-an-easy-target-for-microsofts-windows-10-push-720949 ) ( http://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/india-not-an-easy-target-for-microsofts-windows-10-push-720949 ) Windows 10's potential efficacy in India has evoked mixed response among analysts. Telecom Vodafone finally geared up to bring 4G to India ( http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/bharti-airtel-vodafone-launch-4g-trials-karnataka-odisha/1/222061.html ) ( http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/bharti-airtel-vodafone-launch-4g-trials-karnataka-odisha/1/222061.html ) Finance The Singhania vs Singhania Battle: what went wrong? ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/V3FLJjBVvmPLLKeDTgODmO/Singhania-vs-Singhania-what-went-wrong.html ) Strife over inheritance of wealth comes back to haunt the Singhania family of Raymond Finance Mines Ministry asks states to consider SBI Capital, MSTC for auctions ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/govt-asks-states-to-consider-sbicap-mstc-for-mineral-auctions-115072801385_1.html ) SBI Capital has been already been engaged by Coal Ministry as transaction advisor for coal block auctions Finance Rising bad debt hits PSU banks' health ( http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/public-sector-banks-q1-show-disappoints/article7474612.ece ) ( http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/public-sector-banks-q1-show-disappoints/article7474612.ece ) The performance of public sector bank majors such as Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of India and Syndicate Bank for the first quarter ended June, 2015 has disappointed stock market, investors and the a Finance Surging bad loans: Jaitley is worsening the problem by delaying public bank funding ( http://www.firstpost.com/business/surging-bad-loans-jaitley-worsening-problem-delaying-public-bank-funding-2367184.html ) ( http://www.firstpost.com/business/surging-bad-loans-jaitley-worsening-problem-delaying-public-bank-funding-2367184.html ) The survival of state-run banks in the long-term is inevitably linked to the government’s willingness to cut stake in public banks and letting these banks raise capital Finance On-demand delivery services startup Jugnoo buys VC-backed BookMyCab ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/technology/2015/07/28/demand-delivery-services-startup-jugnoo-buys-vc-backed-bookmycab ) ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/technology/2015/07/28/demand-delivery-services-startup-jugnoo-buys-vc-backed-bookmycab ) Jugnoo plans to raise $20M soon. Finance How Modi Sarkar is working on multiple solutions to beef up bank capital ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/how-modi-sarkar-is-working-on-multiple-solutions-to-beef-up-bank-capital/articleshow/48259508.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/how-modi-sarkar-is-working-on-multiple-solutions-to-beef-up-bank-capital/articleshow/48259508.cms ) Govt may be willing to make sacrifices to give state-run banks a capital boost. It may forego dividends, resulting in an infusion of close to Rs 10,000 crore. Finance Punjab National Bank may take over steelmakers to recover debt ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/punjab-national-bank-may-take-over-steelmakers-to-recover-debt/articleshow/48255990.cms ) Punjab National Bank (PNB), a quarter of whose nearly $4 billion portfolio of steel loans is stressed, is considering taking charge of some companies over the next two years, changing their management and then selling stakes. Finance Indian companies among most vulnerable to dollar appreciation: IMF ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/HE9ilvZVaZmKFUefcMThqK/Indian-companies-among-most-vulnerable-to-dollar-appreciatio.html ) Indian firms fared the worst in a stress test conducted by IMF for possible worsening of borrowing costs and earnings if dollar continues to appreciate Finance Square's Gokul Rajaram invests in home decor & design startup Livspace ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/technology/2015/07/28/squares-gokul-rajaram-invests-home-decor-design-startup-livspace-joins ) ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/technology/2015/07/28/squares-gokul-rajaram-invests-home-decor-design-startup-livspace-joins ) Livspace started operations in December 2014. Finance Bank of India puts on hold funds to lower rated builders & cos till September end ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/bank-of-india-puts-on-hold-funds-to-lower-rated-builders-cos-till-september-end/articleshow/48247634.cms ) Bank of India, one of the largest state-owned lenders, has shut its door to builders and corporates with lower credit rating. Finance Onida co-promoter invests $500K in logistics solutions startup Wow Express ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/transportation/2015/07/28/onida-co-promoter-invests-500k-logistics-solutions-startup-wow ) Wow Express was founded six months ago. Finance Finance ministry wants SEBI to consider larger retail role in offer for sale ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finance-ministry-wants-sebi-to-consider-larger-retail-role-in-offer-for-sale/articleshow/48260174.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finance-ministry-wants-sebi-to-consider-larger-retail-role-in-offer-for-sale/articleshow/48260174.cms ) The government wants to give retail investors two days to buy shares that are being divested in an offer for sale, as opposed to a single day available to them now. Finance Ad-for-equity investor BCCL to pick up to 7% stake in Onida ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/consumer/2015/07/28/ad-equity-investor-bccl-pick-7-stake-onida ) BCCL has previously backed Videocon and Weston in consumer electronics space. Finance China's economic slowdown may not spell gains for India ( http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/china-s-economic-slowdown-may-not-spell-gains-for-india/article1-1374153.aspx ) While drop in global oil prices, as analysts expected, would benefit India, weakening of other commodities' prices such as aluminium and copper may have "some impact" on the industry and economy, minister of state for finance Jayant Sinha said. Food/FMCG Maggi case: Nestle violated laws, alleges Maharashtra FDA ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/maggi-case-nestle-violated-laws-alleges-maharashtra-fda/articleshow/48255307.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/maggi-case-nestle-violated-laws-alleges-maharashtra-fda/articleshow/48255307.cms ) The Food and Drugs Administration of Maharashtra today told the Bombay High Court that Maggi noodles manufacturer Nestle India violated laws with the lead level in the popular instant snack being above the permissible limit. Food/FMCG Under FSSAI lens, Venky’s cuts supply of its processed chicken products ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/under-fssai-lens-venkys-cuts-supply-of-its-processed-chicken-products/articleshow/48248005.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/under-fssai-lens-venkys-cuts-supply-of-its-processed-chicken-products/articleshow/48248005.cms ) Apart from delivering to hundreds of meat retailers in the country, the company also supplies to Indian outlets of fast-food chains. Food/FMCG Coca-Cola India undertakes first production cut in a decade ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/coca-cola-india-takes-first-production-cut-in-a-decade-115072801215_1.html ) The move comes on the back of falling sales for a while now Food/FMCG Local brands are most chosen in India: survey ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/lnB7H5etehdzYlF7o7VioK/Local-brands-are-most-chosen-in-India-survey.html ) Parle, followed by Clinic Plus and Amul, are the top three brands in the IMRB Kantar Worldpanel’s ranking of most chosen consumer brands in India Food/FMCG Home appliance maker IFB stands firm amid rush of foreign brands like LG, Samsung, Whirlpool ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/home-appliance-maker-ifb-stands-firm-amid-rush-of-foreign-brands-like-lg-samsung-whirlpool/articleshow/48259868.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/home-appliance-maker-ifb-stands-firm-amid-rush-of-foreign-brands-like-lg-samsung-whirlpool/articleshow/48259868.cms ) IFB Industries, which started its home appliances division back in 1991, has not once ceded its leadership position in front-loading washing machines despite competition from top global brands Food/FMCG Tata group chairman Cyrus Mistry asks employees to be in constant touch with consumers ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/tata-group-chairman-cyrus-mistry-asks-employees-to-be-in-constant-touch-with-consumers/articleshow/48246146.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/tata-group-chairman-cyrus-mistry-asks-employees-to-be-in-constant-touch-with-consumers/articleshow/48246146.cms ) He said that Tata group companies should be humble and honest, always willing to walk that extra mile to deliver the best experience to customers. Food/FMCG Goli Vada Pav on major expansion drive, to add 100 stores this year ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/goli-vada-pav-on-major-expansion-drive-to-add-100-stores-this-year/article7474590.ece ) ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/goli-vada-pav-on-major-expansion-drive-to-add-100-stores-this-year/article7474590.ece ) Mumbai-based fast food chain eyes Kerala and Tamil Nadu for growth Food/FMCG Basmati rice declines on reduced offtake ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/basmati-rice-declines-on-reduced-offtake-115072800675_1.html ) Rice basmati prices moved down by Rs 200 per quintal at the wholesale grains market here today owing to slackened demand from importers against sufficient stocks position.Barley also eased on reduced offtake by consuming industries.Marketmen Food/FMCG IPAB to hear HUL's appeal against trade mark Sun Plus ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/ipab-to-hear-hul-s-appeal-against-trade-mark-sun-plus-115072801090_1.html ) Kerala-based Thahir Group was allowed registration of the mark for products to be sold in Kerala only Food/FMCG Indian crude oil at four-month low to cut govt subsidy burden ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-can-save-upto-rs-74-000-cr-with-crude-oil-basket-at-four-month-low-115072701154_1.html ) Price has plummeted to $54.41 per barrel Food/FMCG Flipkart introduces 20 'touch and feel' centers under 'experience zones' brand ( http://rtn.asia/t-t/13408/flipkart-introduces-20-touch-and-feel-centers-under-experience-zones-brand ) Real Time News, India Real Time News, IndiaFlipkart, India's largest e-commerce marketplace, announced the launch of 20 'experience zones' across the country enabling self-product pick-ups for consumers. The Flipkart experience zones will allow customers to walk ... These Experience Zones are Food/FMCG Offline retailers turning to start-ups for e-commerce play ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/offline-retailers-turning-to-startups-for-ecommerce-play/article7474393.ece ) Food & grocery start-ups help retailers source and deliver products Software Ola bets big on mobile commerce : Will be shutting down website and turn into app-only platform ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/7WPVLoTPKpgBsQROWOFqMP/Ola-latest-to-shut-website-turn-into-apponly-platform.html ) The cab-hailing service will operate its call centre only for customer support and assistance and not to take orders Software With automation kicking in, TCS, Infosys and Wipro lose over 1,00,000 people in four quarters ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infosys-wipro-tcs-lose-over-100000-people-in-four-quarters-as-automation-kicks-in/articleshow/48258813.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infosys-wipro-tcs-lose-over-100000-people-in-four-quarters-as-automation-kicks-in/articleshow/48258813.cms ) Experts say employees were also switching companies, based on career prospects and performance of their respective firms. Software Why Goldman Sachs is becoming a tech-investing and spending time in Silicon Valley? ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/ZRZxg6fhVxJBiEyMgulMmN/Goldman-Sachs-in-ventureland.html ) The inside story of how—and why—Goldman Sachs became a tech-investing powerhouse Software France's Altran makes 3rd acquisition in India : Buys Bengaluru-based semiconductor design company Sicon Design ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/french-company-altran-acquires-semiconductor-design-firm-sicontech/article7473703.ece ) France’s innovation and consulting firm Altran today said it has acquired homegrown SiC Software Tech Mahindra aiming for 10% revenue from digital services, says Anand Mahindra ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/ZpNxArR5XXePvrxDYLSqeM/125-bn-revenue-run-rate-by-December-difficult-Tech-Mahind.html ) But achieving $1 billion revenue run rate by December is no problem, says Vineet Nayyar Software TCS to provide Core Banking Solution to Bank of Bhutan for powering next generation services ( http://rtn.asia/d-r/13429/tcs-bancs-to-replace-oracle-flexcube-at-bank-of-bhutan ) TCS BaNCS to replace Oracle FLEXCUBE at Bank of BhutanReal Time News, IndiaKerala IT News -IBS Intelligence (subscription) (blog)all 11 news articles » Software Storage solutions provider Cohesity bets on Indian IT story : Plans to invest $10 million ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/tech-news/storage-solutions-provider-cohesity-bets-on-indian-it-story/article7474445.ece ) Plans to invest $10 million Software Muddu Sudhakar started tech ventures since 2003 and gathered over $800 million with the acquisition of startups ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/entrepreneurship/muddu-sudhakar-founded-startups-bought-for-over-800-million-since-2003/articleshow/48247094.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/entrepreneurship/muddu-sudhakar-founded-startups-bought-for-over-800-million-since-2003/articleshow/48247094.cms ) “I have had plenty of failures myself, but I had the right board of directors who ensured we kept learning from the mistakes,“ he said. Ecommerce Snapdeal appoints Amit Maheshwari as the Chief Executive Officer of the recently acquired online premium fashion destination, Exclusively.Com ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/snapdeal-appoints-amit-maheshwari-as-exclusively-coms-ceo/articleshow/48255282.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/snapdeal-appoints-amit-maheshwari-as-exclusively-coms-ceo/articleshow/48255282.cms ) Snapdeal today said it has elevated Amit Maheshwari as the Chief Executive Officer of the recently acquired online premium fashion destination, Exclusively.com. Ecommerce Big Basket to unleash 2-wheeler deliveries as hyper local model catches grocers' fancy ( http://www.firstpost.com/business/big-basket-unleash-2-wheeler-deliveries-hyper-local-model-catches-grocers-fancy-2366916.html ) ( http://www.firstpost.com/business/big-basket-unleash-2-wheeler-deliveries-hyper-local-model-catches-grocers-fancy-2366916.html ) The convenience of getting groceries delivered to one's doorstep is no longer good enough. Now e-tailers in the online grocery space are going a step further by adopting the hyper local model. This leads to shorter delivery times, brings in more efficiency into the whole bargain and these e-tailers get a bigger share of the customer's wallet. Ecommerce Gokul Rajaram, product engineering lead at payments firm Square, taking on the role of a special adviser at home design and decor startup Livspace ( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Squares-Rajaram-takes-on-advisory-role-at-Livspace/articleshow/48260003.cms ) ( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Squares-Rajaram-takes-on-advisory-role-at-Livspace/articleshow/48260003.cms ) Gokul Rajaram, product engineering lead at San Francisco-based payments firm Square, is taking on the role of a special adviser at home design and decor startup Livspace. Ecommerce Taking on the giants: Indias Jugnoo acquires three-year-old cab aggregator BookMyCab to battle Ola and Uber ( https://www.techinasia.com/india-jugnoo-acquires-cab-aggregator-bookmycab/ ) ( https://www.techinasia.com/india-jugnoo-acquires-cab-aggregator-bookmycab/ ) With this acquisition, Jugnoo wants to get a faster entry into bigger cities with taxi aggregation. Ecommerce McKinsey loses more than 40 consultants, including 14 of India's top team in the past 18 months ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/mckinsey-loses-more-than-40-consultants-including-14-of-indias-top-team-in-the-past-18-months/48260744 ) ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/mckinsey-loses-more-than-40-consultants-including-14-of-indias-top-team-in-the-past-18-months/48260744 ) Companies like Myntra and Snapdeal have so far hired 8-10 McKinsey consultants each, Paytm will have another 8-9... Ecommerce PayU appoints Ceat executive Prabhakar Tiwari as its chief marketing officer ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/payu-hires-ceat-executive-prabhakar-tiwari-to-head-marketing/48251457 ) ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/payu-hires-ceat-executive-prabhakar-tiwari-to-head-marketing/48251457 ) Tiwari was previously general manager-marketing at tyre company Ceat, where he was in-charge of product, channel and brand teams... Ecommerce Now, Ola goes the Myntra way, to go mobile-app only across its 100 cities of operations from the next month ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/tech-media-telecom/article-ola-goes-myntra-way-to-go-app-only-1201439 ) ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/tech-media-telecom/article-ola-goes-myntra-way-to-go-app-only-1201439 ) Ola had launched its mobile app for cab booking in 2011, which now lets users book cabs, auto-rickshaws and kaali-peeli taxis. Ecommerce Flipkart close to picking up a stake in start-up LogiNext; to provide series A investment of around $10-15 million for a 10-20 per cent stake ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/tech-news/flipkart-eyeing-stake-in-loginext/article7474563.ece ) ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/tech-news/flipkart-eyeing-stake-in-loginext/article7474563.ece ) Mumbai-based firm is a logistics and supply chain analytics start-up Ecommerce Top startups like Flipkart, Snapdeal & Ola join unicorn club of firms with $1 bn valuation & hire seasoned executives ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/Fxuh6nrwaFC4GZv5YYJKpI/Investors-give-back-valuation-gains-to-founders-of-startups.html ) Founders are being incentivized with large amounts of stock options, encashment of part of their holdings in secondary share sales and, in some cases, even direct equity rewards Digital Taxi hailing app Ola turns 'app-oholic': To shut website and become app-only platform ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/7WPVLoTPKpgBsQROWOFqMP/Ola-latest-to-shut-website-turn-into-apponly-platform.html ) The cab-hailing service will operate its call centre only for customer support and assistance and not to take orders Digital Flipkart closes Rs 4,500 crore fund round, but can it compete with Amazon's $5 bn war chest plan ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/flipkart-closes-rs-4500-cr-fund-round-in-big-ecommerce-race-amazon-readying-5-bn-war-chest-plan/articleshow/48244386.cms ) Flipkart has closed a funding round of $700 million (Rs 4,500 crore) at a valuation of $15 billion, scooping up capital for the first time this year as the battle for dominance in the Indian online retail market heats up. Digital Side-effects of Automation: TCS, Wipro and Infosys combined have lost over 100,000 people in four quarters ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infosys-wipro-tcs-lose-over-100000-people-in-four-quarters-as-automation-kicks-in/articleshow/48258813.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infosys-wipro-tcs-lose-over-100000-people-in-four-quarters-as-automation-kicks-in/articleshow/48258813.cms ) Experts say employees were also switching companies, based on career prospects and performance of their respective firms. Digital Former Microsoft India MD Srini Koppolu launches Veooz -- a multi-lingual news app ( http://www.indiantelevision.com/technology/software/applications/former-microsoft-india-md-srini-koppolu-launches-veooz-app-150728 ) The app will bring easy access to breaking news and important stories, selected from thousands of sources using patented algorithms. | Former Microsoft India MD Srini Koppolu launches Veooz app | Indian Television Dot Com Digital After Maggi fiasco, new Nestlé India head looks to rely on advertising, social media to rebuild brand's reputation ( http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-nestle-india-head-looks-to-rebuild-brands-reputation-1437935404 ) ( http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-nestle-india-head-looks-to-rebuild-brands-reputation-1437935404 ) Nestlé SA will use advertising and social media, as well as the courts, to try to repair the damage done to the Switzerland-based company’s reputation by a recent food scare in India. Digital Square's Rajaram takes on advisory role at Bangalore-based home and decor startup Livspace ( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Squares-Rajaram-takes-on-advisory-role-at-Livspace/articleshow/48260003.cms ) ( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Squares-Rajaram-takes-on-advisory-role-at-Livspace/articleshow/48260003.cms ) Gokul Rajaram, product engineering lead at San Francisco-based payments firm Square, is taking on the role of a special adviser at home design and decor startup Livspace. Digital App revolution grips India: What is the impact of India’s app economy ( http://www.financialexpress.com/article/fe-columnist/app-roaching-indias-digital-transformation/109028/ ) ( http://www.financialexpress.com/article/fe-columnist/app-roaching-indias-digital-transformation/109028/ ) India’s unique characteristics and huge service deficits make apps an odds-on favourite Digital Social media boom opens up ample job opportunities in India ( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Tapping-the-power-of-social-media/articleshow/48244669.cms ) With the social media boom there is a whole new sector with ample job opportunities. Franchise Flipkart Launches 20 Self Pick-Up Stores ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-flipkart-launches-20-self-pick-up-stores-1201282 ) ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-flipkart-launches-20-self-pick-up-stores-1201282 ) Indias biggest e-commerce player Flipkart has announced the launch of 20 stores across the country where customers can collect their shipments at their own convenient time. Franchise Maggi case: Nestle violated laws, alleges Maharashtra FDA ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/maggi-case-nestle-violated-laws-alleges-maharashtra-fda/articleshow/48255307.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/maggi-case-nestle-violated-laws-alleges-maharashtra-fda/articleshow/48255307.cms ) The Food and Drugs Administration of Maharashtra today told the Bombay High Court that Maggi noodles manufacturer Nestle India violated laws with the lead level in the popular instant snack being above the permissible limit. Franchise Brick-and-mortar retailers rush to expand online ( http://www.livemint.com/Industry/dHbVe9dWQdoSMB9aPpqF1I/Retailers-rush-to-expand-online.html ) As brick-and-mortar chains fall behind e-tailers, they are looking to adopt an omni-channel approach to stay in the game Franchise Surprising facts about franchising in Australia ( http://www.franchisetimes.com/October-2007/At-the-other-end-of-the-world/ ) Franchising is big business in Australia Franchise Under FSSAI lens, Venkys cuts supply of its processed chicken products ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/under-fssai-lens-venkys-cuts-supply-of-its-processed-chicken-products/articleshow/48248005.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/under-fssai-lens-venkys-cuts-supply-of-its-processed-chicken-products/articleshow/48248005.cms ) Apart from delivering to hundreds of meat retailers in the country, the company also supplies to Indian outlets of fast-food chains. Franchise Franchisee Journey: From store manager making $1.75 an hour to franchisee with plans to open 55 units ( http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/248891 ) ( http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/248891 ) With more than 30 years in the franchise industry, JD and John Draper felt that Pie Five Pizza was the perfect new concept for the next stage of their careers. Franchise A checklist to work through if youre caught in a dispute when running a franchise ( http://www.franchisebusiness.com.au/expert-advice/what-you-need-know-about-leasing-and-disputes ) Running a franchise can lead to great success but it may also require some challenging problem-solving. Here we look at the issues surrounding leasing and disputes. Franchise Home appliance maker IFB stands firm amid rush of foreign brands like LG, Samsung ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/ifb-industries-not-been-washed-out-by-leading-mncs/articleshow/48259868.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/ifb-industries-not-been-washed-out-by-leading-mncs/articleshow/48259868.cms ) IFB Industries, which started its home appliances division back in 1991, has not once ceded its leadership position in front-loading washing machines despite competition from top global brands Franchise What you need to know about franchise agreement renewals ( http://www.franchisebusiness.com.au/expert-advice/will-my-franchise-agreement-automatically-renew ) You buy a franchise, sign up for a five year term with the option to renew, and look forward to trading for years ahead. But will the agreement be automatically renewed? Franchise Choice of fee: A key factor in determining the viability of the franchisor ( http://www.franchiseadvice.com.au/choice-of-fee-is-critical-to-franchising-success ) - Franchise AdviceThe choice of fee model, and the fee amount or percentage itself is critical to the viability of the franchisor's business model. Determing which type of fee, and the amount to be applied requires careful consideration and planning before starting to franchise a business. Franchise Tata group chairman Cyrus Mistry asks employees to be in constant touch with consumers ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/tata-group-chairman-cyrus-mistry-asks-employees-to-be-in-constant-touch-with-consumers/articleshow/48246146.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/tata-group-chairman-cyrus-mistry-asks-employees-to-be-in-constant-touch-with-consumers/articleshow/48246146.cms ) He said that Tata group companies should be humble and honest, always willing to walk that extra mile to deliver the best experience to customers. Franchise Is Brand Dhoni Under Threat Post Chennai Super Kings' Ban from IPL? ( http://www.adageindia.in/marketing/news/is-brand-dhoni-under-threat-post-chennai-super-kings-ban-from-ipl/articleshow/48235218.cms ) ( http://www.adageindia.in/marketing/news/is-brand-dhoni-under-threat-post-chennai-super-kings-ban-from-ipl/articleshow/48235218.cms ) Ad Age is the leading global source of news, intelligence and conversation for marketing and media communities Franchise Why its not smart to never look at your franchise agreement once its signed ( http://www.franchiseadvice.com.au/blog ) Why it's not smart to never look at your franchise agreement once it's signed - Franchise AdviceThe franchise agreement is the foundation on which the relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee is built, so the agreement needs to be written properly and enforced properly from the outset. This may require one or both parties being reminded of its content, even if the commercial relationship is otherwise running smoothly.While experienced franchisors may say that they don't look at franchise agreements after they've been signed, it doesn't mean to say that they aren't prepared to when necessary. Franchise Samara Capital, others buy Pizza Hut franchise for Rs200 crore ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/zcWep13gSkFFHlCL2IhAhL/Samara-Capital-others-buy-Pizza-Hut-franchise-for-Rs200-cro.html ) The transaction, which involves 84 stores, is part of a larger transaction involving around 300 stores Franchise Goli Vada Pav on major expansion drive, to add 100 stores this year ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/goli-vada-pav-on-major-expansion-drive-to-add-100-stores-this-year/article7474590.ece ) ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/goli-vada-pav-on-major-expansion-drive-to-add-100-stores-this-year/article7474590.ece ) Mumbai-based fast food chain eyes Kerala and Tamil Nadu for growth Franchise 150 Petrol Pumps Across India Terminated For Malpractices ( http://auto.ndtv.com/news/150-petrol-pumps-across-india-terminated-for-malpractices-1201335 ) ( http://auto.ndtv.com/news/150-petrol-pumps-across-india-terminated-for-malpractices-120 more  

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Retail India's First Online Order of Lava Pixel V1 Delivered Within 2 Hours by the Mobile Store-FED ( http://www.financialexpress.com/article/companies/indias-first-online-order-of-lava-pixel-v1-delivered-within-2-hours-by-the-mobilestore-fed-fastest-expert-delivery/108766/ ) ( http://www.financialexpress.com/article/companies/indias-first-online-order-of-lava-pixel-v1-delivered-within-2-hours-by-the-mobilestore-fed-fastest-expert-delivery/108766/ ) The MobileStore Ltd. India’s largest smartphone retailer has just launched the Lava Pixel V1 with AndroidOne through FED: Fastest Expert Delivery advantage by partnering with Google on (www.android.com/one/india/), where those looking to purchase the latest Lava pixelv1 online can buy it through The MobileStore FED Service that delivers the phone at your doorstep or your office within two hours. Retail Driven by Private Labels, Reliance Retail increases Revenue and Profits ( http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/driven-by-private-labels-reliance-retail-increases-revenue-and-profits-115072700452_1.html ) ( http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/driven-by-private-labels-reliance-retail-increases-revenue-and-profits-115072700452_1.html ) Driven by the growth in sales of private labels, Reliance Retail reported nearly 19% jump in profit before depreciation, interest and taxes (PBDIT) in the first quarter of current financial year 2015-16. In absolute numbers the PBDIT has increased from Rs 171 crores to Rs 203 crore. The revenues have also risen 17.5% to Rs. 4698 crore. Retail Pepperfry Raises $100 Million from Goldman Sachs, Others ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-pepperfry-raises-100-million-from-goldman-sachs-others-1201140 ) ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-pepperfry-raises-100-million-from-goldman-sachs-others-1201140 ) The fourth round of funding will be used to strengthen the companys logistics, technology platform, experience centres and marketing efforts. Retail Reliance Retail steps in to aid Jio's service roll out ( http://www.medianama.com/2015/07/223-reliance-jio-earnings-q1-fy16/ ) ( http://www.medianama.com/2015/07/223-reliance-jio-earnings-q1-fy16/ ) Reliance Industries Limited's (RIL) digital and telecom arm Reliance Jio Infocomm claims that it is now present in all 29 states in India and has a direct Retail India eCommerce industry on a 'aqui'hiring spree ( http://www.businessinsider.in/India-eCommerce-industry-on-a-aquihiring-spree/articleshow/48234700.cms ) Indian eCommerce industry, which is at its best these days, is 'aquihiring' these days and is looking for not just skilled people but innovative ideas as Retail Flipkart's f Qck to take on Amazon's Kirana now; testing a programme to deliver orders within hours ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/flipkarts-f-qck-to-take-on-amazons-kirana-now-testing-a-programme-to-deliver-orders-within-hours/articleshow/48244432.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/flipkarts-f-qck-to-take-on-amazons-kirana-now-testing-a-programme-to-deliver-orders-within-hours/articleshow/48244432.cms ) For its new hyper-local business called ‘f Qck, Flipkart has partnered with logistics and delivery startup Roadrunnr. Retail Apple Eyes Big Retail Push in India With Authorised Mobility Resellers ( http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-eyes-big-retail-push-in-india-with-authorised-mobility-resellers-720265 ) ( http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-eyes-big-retail-push-in-india-with-authorised-mobility-resellers-720265 ) NDTV Gadgets has learnt that Apple is planning to open 500 partner stores across 12 Indian cities. Retail Surprised by growth, Amazon ups India focus ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/surprised-by-growth-amazon-ups-india-focus/articleshow/48233506.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/surprised-by-growth-amazon-ups-india-focus/articleshow/48233506.cms ) Last year, CEO Jeff Bezos had announced a $2-billion investment in Amazon's e-commerce business in India, the country that is seen to be growing the fastest for Amazon. Retail How traditional retailers can compete with e-commerce firms ( http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/h5BQSUefxvGZgzbNzReBjP/How-traditional-retailers-can-compete-with-ecommerce-firms.html ) Retailers are offering the e-commerce convenience to their customers and have adapted their business model to cater to non-linear buyers Retail L Capitals Asia's Subsidiary Ecosys Exits Multiplex Operator PVR ( http://www.dealcurry.com/20150727-L-Capitals-Asia-s-Subsidiary-Ecosys-Exits-Multiplex-Operator-PVR.htm ) ( http://www.dealcurry.com/20150727-L-Capitals-Asia-s-Subsidiary-Ecosys-Exits-Multiplex-Operator-PVR.htm ) DealCurry L Capitals Asia's Subsidiary Ecosys Exits Multiplex Operator PVRDealCurrySingapore based PE firm L Capital Asia's subsidiary company L Capital Ecosys sold shares worth R484.95 Cr i.e. 6644000 shares at R776.56 share a piece according to the bulk deal data available on NSE. The transaction took place on Friday. Telecom Get ready for faster, high-speed internet as Reliance Jio, Airtel race to roll nationwide 4G services ( http://www.firstpost.com/business/get-ready-faster-high-speed-internet-reliance-jio-airtel-race-roll-nationwide-4g-services-2364562.html ) ( http://www.firstpost.com/business/get-ready-faster-high-speed-internet-reliance-jio-airtel-race-roll-nationwide-4g-services-2364562.html ) Telecom biggies are clearly in a race to rollout nationwide 4G services.While Reliance Jio has said that it will roll out its 4G services by December, India's largest telco Airtel is on course for launch of its 4G wireless data service across 44 cities ahead of rival Reliance. This means that consumers will be spoilt for choice with high-speed internet at affordable rates. Telecom Making sense of the growing app mania among Indian consumer Internet startups ( http://yourstory.com/2015/07/consumer-internet-app-mania/ ) ( http://yourstory.com/2015/07/consumer-internet-app-mania/ ) There is an app-craze sweeping India’s consumer Internet world. Founders and CEOs have time only to sing praises of the mobile app and the growth it is dri Telecom Another auction of telecom spectrum with 700 MHz band for 4G likely to be held soon ( http://www.telecomtiger.com/PolicyNRegulation_fullstory.aspx?storyid=21480§ion=S174 ) ( http://www.telecomtiger.com/PolicyNRegulation_fullstory.aspx?storyid=21480§ion=S174 ) DoT is planning another bumper auction of telecom spectrum that may even surpass record sales in March. Likely to be held early next year, this will include frequencies in the 2G, 3G and 4G bands. Spectrum in the prized 700 MHz band for 4G may also be on offer for the first time ever Telecom Idea decides to bridge gap with peers, to roll out 4G in 10 service areas next year ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/3g-4g/idea-decides-to-bridge-gap-with-peers-to-roll-out-4g-in-10-service-areas-next-year/48231362 ) ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/3g-4g/idea-decides-to-bridge-gap-with-peers-to-roll-out-4g-in-10-service-areas-next-year/48231362 ) The story goes that some months ago an investor expressed impatience with Idea Cellular's stance that the Indian consumer wasn't ready for 4G or next-generati.. Telecom Telcos seek two years to gather resources for 700MHz auction ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/telecom-spectrum-auctions-likely-in-early-2016/48231067 ) ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/telecom-spectrum-auctions-likely-in-early-2016/48231067 ) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning another bumper auction of telecom spectrum that may even surpass record sales in March.. Telecom How small cells bring new revolution in Indian telecom? ( http://www.telecomlead.com/telecom-equipment/how-small-cells-bring-new-revolution-in-indian-telecom-62813 ) ( http://www.telecomlead.com/telecom-equipment/how-small-cells-bring-new-revolution-in-indian-telecom-62813 ) Telecom Can't adjourn 2G case due to Delhi HC circular on strike:Court ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/can-t-adjourn-2g-case-due-to-delhi-hc-circular-on-strike-court-115072701437_1.html ) A special court today said that in the wake of the Delhi High Court circular that no adjournment will be given owing to lawyers strike in 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam case in which former Telecom Minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and 15 Telecom HDFC Bank pins macro plans on micro ATMs ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/banking/hdfc-bank-pins-macro-plans-on-micro-atms/article7470793.ece ) ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/banking/hdfc-bank-pins-macro-plans-on-micro-atms/article7470793.ece ) Seeks to increase rural enrolments by introducing e-KYC Telecom New ventures take root as ecommerce players seek to tap mobile users ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/mvas-apps/new-ventures-take-root-as-ecommerce-players-seek-to-tap-mobile-users/48231104 ) ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/mvas-apps/new-ventures-take-root-as-ecommerce-players-seek-to-tap-mobile-users/48231104 ) At least half a dozen ventures have emerged around the estimated Rs 94,500-crore Indian ecommerce industry, capitalising on its bid to fuel transactions on mo.. Telecom Vodafone prepared to invest in UK fibre-optic company ( http://www.telecompaper.com/news/vodafone-prepared-to-invest-in-uk-fibre-optic-company--1094352 ) Finance ICICI to sell Rs 1,000 crore NPAs from Tulip Telecom, Falcon Tyres to ARCs ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/icici-to-sell-rs-1000-crore-npas-from-tulip-telecom-falcon-tyres-to-arcs/articleshow/48241606.cms ) ICICI Bank has put two stressed assets with an exposure of Rs 1,000 crore on the block to be sold to asset reconstruction companies, market sources said today. Finance Pepperfry raises $100M from Goldman Sachs, Zodius & others ( http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2015/07/27/pepperfry-raises-100m-from-goldman-sachs-zodius-others/ ) ( http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2015/07/27/pepperfry-raises-100m-from-goldman-sachs-zodius-others/ ) Mumbai-based Pepperfry.com, an e-commerce marketplace for furniture, home decor and appliances, has secured $100 million in funding from Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Zodius Technology Fund. Finance RBS to sell private banking business to Sanctum Wealth ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/rbs-to-sell-private-banking-business-to-sanctum-wealth-115072800040_1.html ) The move to sell the private banking business comes a few months after the management decided to exit the Indian market Finance Axis Bank signs $200 million loan agreement with ADB ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/axis-bank-signs-200-million-loan-agreement-with-adb/articleshow/48239304.cms ) Axis Bank signed a USD 200-million, seven-year bilateral loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank. Finance Edelweiss arm invests $31M in project of North-based developer Saya Group ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/real-estate/2015/07/27/edelweiss-arm-invests-31m-project-north-based-developer-saya-group ) ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/real-estate/2015/07/27/edelweiss-arm-invests-31m-project-north-based-developer-saya-group ) Recently, Edelweiss invested $34 million in Chennai-based Landmark Housing Projects. Finance Stock market investors become poorer by Rs 1.50 lakh crore ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/investors-become-poorer-by-rs-1-5-lakh-cr-115072701061_1.html ) Besides, a sharp 8% decline in Chinese stocks added to the sell-off in domestic equities Finance IndusInd Bank completes acquisition of RBS bullion financing biz ( http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/banking-finance/indusind-completes-acquisition-of-rbs-bullion-financing-biz/108437/ ) ( http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/banking-finance/indusind-completes-acquisition-of-rbs-bullion-financing-biz/108437/ ) IndusInd Bank is already into diamond and jewellery financing business and this acquisition is expected to enhance its position in the segment. Finance 5 reasons why the Sensex slipped over 500 points on Monday ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/5-reasons-why-the-sensex-slipped-over-300-points-on-monday-115072700194_1.html ) Here are five factors that have contributed to Monday's fall in the stock market Finance Tata Opportunities Fund picks minority stake in group's EPC firm Tata Projects ... ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/construction/2015/07/27/tata-opportunities-fund-picks-minority-stake-groups-epc-firm-tata ) Tata Projects recorded revenues of Rs 3,444 crore in FY15. Finance Govt to soon notify a central KYC registry to link all identities ( http://www.livemint.com/Politics/TUo78V31tsNx7MDuc8m0MI/Govt-to-soon-notify-a-central-KYC-registry-to-link-all-ident.html ) The move is part of the govt’s effort to curb generation of black money and money laundering Finance Finance Ministry rules out "knee-jerk" reaction on report to curb money laundering ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finance-ministry-rules-out-knee-jerk-reaction-on-report-to-curb-money-laundering/articleshow/48234404.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finance-ministry-rules-out-knee-jerk-reaction-on-report-to-curb-money-laundering/articleshow/48234404.cms ) Jaitley said govt would apply its mind on the recommendations in due course and would avoid any decision that could hurt investor sentiment. Finance Home healthcare startup Zoctr raises $1M in angel funding ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/technology/2015/07/27/home-healthcare-startup-zoctr-raises-1m-angel-funding ) ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/technology/2015/07/27/home-healthcare-startup-zoctr-raises-1m-angel-funding ) This is Zoctr's second fundraising. Finance ManageMySpa raises $6M in Series A funding from Accel Partners ( http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2015/07/27/managemyspa-raises-6m-in-series-a-funding-from-accel-partners/ ) ( http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2015/07/27/managemyspa-raises-6m-in-series-a-funding-from-accel-partners/ ) ManageMySpa, which runs a cloud-based technology platform for spas, salons and medical spas, has raised $6 million in Series A funding from Accel Partners and others. Finance Indian Railway Finance Corporation to raise Rs 1800 cr via 10-yr tax-free bonds ( http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/banking-finance/indian-railway-finance-corporation-to-raise-rs-1800-cr-via-10-yr-tax-free-bonds/109022/ ) ( http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/banking-finance/indian-railway-finance-corporation-to-raise-rs-1800-cr-via-10-yr-tax-free-bonds/109022/ ) Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) is looking to raise up to Rs 1,800 crore through a private-placement of tax-free bonds with a tenure of 10 years... Food/FMCG Marico CMO Satpathy resigns, Anuradha Aggarwal from Mondelez to take over ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fmcg/marico-cmo-sameer-satpathy-quits-mondelez-indias-anuradha-aggarwal-to-succeed/articleshow/48241950.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fmcg/marico-cmo-sameer-satpathy-quits-mondelez-indias-anuradha-aggarwal-to-succeed/articleshow/48241950.cms ) The company said that Satpathy will continue in the company till September 15 to facilitate a seamless transition to his successor. Food/FMCG India showing improved consumer sentiment: Rakesh Kapoor, CEO, Reckitt Benckiser ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/india-showing-improved-consumer-sentiment-rakesh-kapoor-ceo-reckitt-benckiser/articleshow/48245252.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/india-showing-improved-consumer-sentiment-rakesh-kapoor-ceo-reckitt-benckiser/articleshow/48245252.cms ) "The pickup in emerging markets was mixed with an improvement in consumer sentiment in some countries, such as India." Food/FMCG Pincon Spirit plans Rs 400 crore expansion ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/pincon-spirit-plans-rs-400-crore-expansion/48239078 ) ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/pincon-spirit-plans-rs-400-crore-expansion/48239078 ) PSL, which posted sales of Rs 602 crore in fiscal 2015, has informed shareholders that it would step up business volume in West Bengal, Karnataka, Odisha, Jha.. Food/FMCG Consumer Confidence in India Rises to 4-Year High: Nielsen ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/consumer-products/article-consumer-confidence-in-india-rises-to-4-year-high-nielsen-1201152 ) ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/consumer-products/article-consumer-confidence-in-india-rises-to-4-year-high-nielsen-1201152 ) According to global information and insights provider Nielsen, in the second quarter of 2015, Indias consumer confidence score rose to 131 followed by Philippines (122) and Indonesia (120). Food/FMCG Ashish Bahuguna appointed as new FSSAI chairman ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/ashish-bahuguna-appointed-as-new-fssai-chairman/articleshow/48245365.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/ashish-bahuguna-appointed-as-new-fssai-chairman/articleshow/48245365.cms ) Former agriculture secretary Ashish Bahuguna has been appointed as the chairman of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Food/FMCG Dabur enters ready-to-drink beverages with Hajmola Yoodley ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/dabur-enters-ready-to-drink-beverages-with-hajmola-yoodley/articleshow/48237901.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/dabur-enters-ready-to-drink-beverages-with-hajmola-yoodley/articleshow/48237901.cms ) FMCG major Dabur today announced entry into ready-to-drink beverage segment with the launch of latest its product 'Hajmola Yoodley'. Food/FMCG The Ideal Temperature for Beer, Coffee, and Other Beverages ( http://www.lifehacker.co.in/life/The-Ideal-Temperature160for-Beer-Coffee-and-Other-Beverages/articleshow/48241829.cms ) Depending on how chilled or warm a drink is, its taste can vary. Temperature can affect flavors and aromatics, and this infographic lays out the ideal serving Food/FMCG Thai Beverage enters into Indian market with single malts ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/PSGMbQNcbIRvv4U9WWIpAP/Thai-Beverage-enters-into-Indian-market-with-single-malts.html ) The company will retail single malt Scotch whiskies, including Old Pulteney, Balblair and Speyburn Software Lava to invest Rs 2,615 crore to set up two manufacturing units : Will have a combined capacity of 18 million handsets per month ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/infrastructure/telecom-equipment/lava-to-invest-rs-2615-crore-to-set-up-two-manufacturing-units/48238939 ) ( http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/infrastructure/telecom-equipment/lava-to-invest-rs-2615-crore-to-set-up-two-manufacturing-units/48238939 ) Domestic handset maker Lava will invest Rs 2,615 crore over the next seven years to set up two manufacturing units in the country, in line with the government.. Software Tech Mahindra may not be able to meet its forecast of $1.25 bn revenue run rate, says Vice-Chairman ( http://www.livemint.com/Companies/ZpNxArR5XXePvrxDYLSqeM/125-bn-revenue-run-rate-by-December-difficult-Tech-Mahind.html ) But achieving $1 billion revenue run rate by December is no problem, says Vineet Nayyar Software Cognizant tops ET's study of India's Top Recruiters with more than 192 offers at B-School campuses ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/indias-top-recruiters-cognizant-tops-ets-study-wipro-deloitte-hcl-icici-bank-and-kpmg-in-top-five/articleshow/48244013.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/indias-top-recruiters-cognizant-tops-ets-study-wipro-deloitte-hcl-icici-bank-and-kpmg-in-top-five/articleshow/48244013.cms ) These numbers reflect what is easily the most aggressive MBA talent drive in the five years that the ET Indias Top Recruiters study is being conducted. Software Nasscom plans to help startups and connect them with tech giants ( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Nasscom-to-help-startups-connect-with-tech-giants/articleshow/48233075.cms ) Some of the world's biggest companies have come together to give Indian startups a leg up, under a programme launched by Nasscom. Software Infosys plans to achieve entire electricity needs through renewable sources : Will set up a 7 MW solar plant at Hyderabad campus- Business Standard ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/infosys-to-set-up-7-mw-solar-plant-at-hyderabad-campus-115072701014_1.html ) Country's second largest software services firm Infosys plans to set up a 7 MW solar plant at its Hyderabad campus.The move is a step in achieving the goal set to meet the entire electricity needs through renewable sources in the next few years, Software Cognizant rolls out average salary hike of 6-9% for offshore employees : In line with the industry ( http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cognizant-gives-salary-hikelineindustry_2183041.html ) Cognizant is the latest tech company to give its employees an annual increment, which are in-line with industry standards, but lower than the average hikes given by TCS. Software Will Microsoft's Windows 10 be a game changer? ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/microsoft-s-win10-a-game-changer-115072701281_1.html ) In India, the enterprise may wait and watch for 6-12 months Software Gov't brings in the 'software coding expert' : IT secretary Ram Sewak Sharma appointed new TRAI chief ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/it-secretary-ram-sewak-sharma-appointed-new-trai-chief/articleshow/48245325.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/it-secretary-ram-sewak-sharma-appointed-new-trai-chief/articleshow/48245325.cms ) The government has named Ram Sewak Sharma, currently the IT secretary, as the next TRAI chief, bringing in the popular 'software coding expert' Ecommerce Flipkart closes Rs 4,500-cr fund round in big ecommerce race from existing investors including Steadview Capital ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/flipkart-closes-rs-4500-cr-fund-round-in-big-ecommerce-race-amazon-readying-5-bn-war-chest-plan/articleshow/48244386.cms ) Flipkart has closed a funding round of $700 million (Rs 4,500 crore) at a valuation of $15 billion, scooping up capital for the first time this year as the battle for dominance in the Indian online retail market heats up. Ecommerce Ola in advanced talks with investors to raise Rs 3,150 crore; imminent deal could see a steep hike in company's valuation to over $4.5 b ( http://bharatpress.com/2015/07/27/consumer-confidence-in-india-rises-to-4-year-high-nielsen/ ) New Delhi: India continued to lead the worldwide shopper confidence index, with the rating in the second quarter of 2015 reac Ecommerce Flipkarts f Qck to take on Amazons Kirana now; partners with logistics and delivery startup Roadrunnr ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/flipkarts-f-qck-to-take-on-amazons-kirana-now/48245866 ) ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/flipkarts-f-qck-to-take-on-amazons-kirana-now/48245866 ) For its new hyper-local business called ‘f Qck’, Flipkart has partnered with logistics and delivery startup Roadrunnr... Ecommerce Housing.com bags five awards at the prestigious National Award for Marketing Excellence hosted by CMO Asia for its Look Up campaign ( http://rtn.asia/t-t/13403/housing-com-bags-5-awards-from-cmo-asia ) ( http://rtn.asia/t-t/13403/housing-com-bags-5-awards-from-cmo-asia ) Real Time News, India Housing.com bags five awards at the prestigious National Award for Marketing Excellence hosted by CMO Asia for its 'Look Up' campaignReal Time News, IndiaHousing.com swept awards across five key categories including "Brand Excellence in e-commerce and Internet Business Sector", "Emerging Brand Award" and "Best New Brand, Product and Service Launch". Housing.com's 'Look Up' was also awarded "Marketing Ecommerce Bengaluru-based B2B logistics delivery company Townrush raises seed funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners - Tech in Asia ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/on-demand-logistics-startup-townrush-raises-seed-funding-from-lightspeed/articleshow/48222680.cms ) Bengaluru-based B2B logistics delivery company Townrush has raised seed funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners. The undisclosed amount is being invested into the company's physical infrastructure, technological development, and scaling up its core team. Ecommerce Goldman Sachs invests $100Mn in Mumbai-based Pepperfry; to expand logistics in over 300 towns and for quadrupling tech team size ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/goldman-sachs-makes-first-bet-in-indian-etailing-space-leads-funding-in-pepperfry-by-investing-rs-640-cr/articleshow/48244482.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/goldman-sachs-makes-first-bet-in-indian-etailing-space-leads-funding-in-pepperfry-by-investing-rs-640-cr/articleshow/48244482.cms ) Goldman Sachs is making its first bet in the Indian etailing space by leading a Rs 640-crore round in online furniture retailer Pepperfry Ecommerce Bengaluru-based Indian food portal Delight Foods gets Rs 1 crore funding from Mape Advisory Group, Fireside Ventures ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/delight-foods-gets-rs-1-crore-funding-from-mape-advisory-group-fireside-ventures/48232610 ) ( http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/delight-foods-gets-rs-1-crore-funding-from-mape-advisory-group-fireside-ventures/48232610 ) The founders pulled off a logistics heavy business by designing an innovative supply-chain at the back-end that has been test operated for two months before l.. Ecommerce Indias First Online Order of Lava Pixel V1 Delivered Within 2 Hours by the MobileStore-FED: Fastest Expert Delivery ( http://www.financialexpress.com/article/companies/indias-first-online-order-of-lava-pixel-v1-delivered-within-2-hours-by-the-mobilestore-fed-fastest-expert-delivery/108766/ ) ( http://www.financialexpress.com/article/companies/indias-first-online-order-of-lava-pixel-v1-delivered-within-2-hours-by-the-mobilestore-fed-fastest-expert-delivery/108766/ ) The MobileStore Ltd. India’s largest smartphone retailer has just launched the Lava Pixel V1 with AndroidOne through FED: Fastest Expert Delivery advantage by partnering with Google on (www.android.com/one/india/), where those looking to purchase the latest Lava pixelv1 online can buy it through The MobileStore FED Service that delivers the phone at your doorstep or your office within two hours. Ecommerce Survey shows surge in use of mobile apps for shopping; Flipkart currently gets 75% of its traffic through its mobile apps ( http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/malaysia-ranks-3rd-in-mobile-shopping-growth-in-asia-pacific ) ( http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/malaysia-ranks-3rd-in-mobile-shopping-growth-in-asia-pacific ) Malaysia ranked third in mobile shopping growth in Asia Pacific, just behind Taiwan and India, according to MasterCard’s Mobile Shopping Survey.… Digital US bank Goldman Sachs bets big on Indian startup space; invests $100 million in online furniture brand Pepperfry.com ( http://inc42.com/flash-feed/pepperfry-raises-100mn/ ) U.S investment bank, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is leading a $100Mn investment in Mumbai-based Pepperfry.com, an online home and furniture marketplace. As reported by WSJ. Digital What's making 2015 the ‘year of the app’ in India’s e-commerce universe ( http://yourstory.com/2015/07/consumer-internet-app-mania/ ) ( http://yourstory.com/2015/07/consumer-internet-app-mania/ ) There is an app-craze sweeping India’s consumer Internet world. Founders and CEOs have time only to sing praises of the mobile app and the growth it is dri Digital IT secretary Ram Sewak Sharma is the new TRAI chief ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/it-secretary-ram-sewak-sharma-appointed-new-trai-chief/articleshow/48245325.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/it-secretary-ram-sewak-sharma-appointed-new-trai-chief/articleshow/48245325.cms ) The government has named Ram Sewak Sharma, currently the IT secretary, as the next TRAI chief, bringing in the popular 'software coding expert' Digital Online healthcare startup Zoctr gets $1 million in angel funding ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/technology/2015/07/27/home-healthcare-startup-zoctr-raises-1m-angel-funding ) ( http://www.vccircle.com/news/technology/2015/07/27/home-healthcare-startup-zoctr-raises-1m-angel-funding ) This is Zoctr's second fundraising. Digital Connecting startups with IT giants: Nasscom to create a team to sustain the Nasscom Industry Partner programme ( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Nasscom-to-help-startups-connect-with-tech-giants/articleshow/48233075.cms ) Some of the world's biggest companies have come together to give Indian startups a leg up, under a programme launched by Nasscom. Digital Despite the criticism, Facebook announces expansion plans for its one-year old Internet.org ( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Internet-Org-turns-one-Facebook-announces-expansion-plans/articleshow/48236592.cms ) Facebook Inc plans to scale up its service to offer free basic Internet on mobile phones, an executive said, after introducing the application in 17 developing countries over the past year. Digital Digital India: Government engages with citizens through plethora of social media contests ( http://www.livemint.com/Politics/Z17tuwbgwl1Cvcf5QuGuEI/Govt-pushing-Digital-India-through-social-media-contests.html ) The govt has been organising a plethora of online contests to engage with citizens through various social media channels Digital India e-commerce companies on a 'aqui-hiring' spree ( http://bharatpress.com/2015/07/27/indian-e-commerce-companies-on-acquihiring-spree/ ) MUMBAI: About a month in the past, Flipkart made a suggestion to the founders of a Denmark-based mostly social networking website, which matches vacationer Franchise Marico CMO Satpathy resigns, Anuradha Aggarwal from Mondelez to take over ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fmcg/marico-cmo-sameer-satpathy-quits-mondelez-indias-anuradha-aggarwal-to-succeed/articleshow/48241950.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fmcg/marico-cmo-sameer-satpathy-quits-mondelez-indias-anuradha-aggarwal-to-succeed/articleshow/48241950.cms ) The company said that Satpathy will continue in the company till September 15 to facilitate a seamless transition to his successor. Franchise Flipkart closes Rs 4500-cr fund round in big ecommerce race ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/flipkart-closes-rs-4500-cr-fund-round-in-big-ecommerce-race-amazon-readying-5-bn-war-chest-plan/articleshow/48244386.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/flipkart-closes-rs-4500-cr-fund-round-in-big-ecommerce-race-amazon-readying-5-bn-war-chest-plan/articleshow/48244386.cms ) With Snapdeal and Paytm also gaining rapidly and threatening to grab a larger share, Flipkart has been paying top dollar to hire talent from Silicon Valley. Franchise Thinking of franchising your business? Make sure to fully assure costs and prepare your business for franchising before committing ( http://www.franchiseadvice.com.au/can-you-afford-to-franchise-your-business ) - Franchise AdviceThere are many entrepreneurs who proudly claim that they started franchising their businesses without any money, but then later admit they would do things very differently (with a lot more planning and capital resources beforehand) if they had their time over again. Franchise Driven by Private Labels, Reliance Retail increases Revenue and Profits ( http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/driven-by-private-labels-reliance-retail-increases-revenue-and-profits-115072700452_1.html ) ( http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/driven-by-private-labels-reliance-retail-increases-revenue-and-profits-115072700452_1.html ) Driven by the growth in sales of private labels, Reliance Retail reported nearly 19% jump in profit before depreciation, interest and taxes (PBDIT) in the first quarter of current financial year 2015-16. In absolute numbers the PBDIT has increased from Rs 171 crores to Rs 203 crore. The revenues have also risen 17.5% to Rs. 4698 crore. Franchise Franchisee Journey: From doctor struggling with inflexible schedule to urgent care franchisee ( http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/248726 ) ( http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/248726 ) Dr. Samrah Mansoor's inflexible schedule in the world of medicine led her to the world of franchising. Franchise India showing improved consumer sentiment: Rakesh Kapoor, CEO, Reckitt Benckiser ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/india-showing-improved-consumer-sentiment-rakesh-kapoor-ceo-reckitt-benckiser/articleshow/48245252.cms ) ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/india-showing-improved-consumer-sentiment-rakesh-kapoor-ceo-reckitt-benckiser/articleshow/48245252.cms ) "The pickup in emerging markets was mixed with an improvement in consumer sentiment in some countries, such as India." Franchise Pepperfry Raises $100 Million from Goldman Sachs, Others ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-pepperfry-raises-100-million-from-goldman-sachs-others-1201140 ) ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-pepperfry-raises-100-million-from-goldman-sachs-others-1201140 ) The fourth round of funding will be used to strengthen the companys logistics, technology platform, experience centres and marketing efforts. Franchise Franchisee Newbies: Bring some passion to the table, adopt a reputable brand and access ongoing support from experts ( http://www.franchisebusiness.com.au/news/invest-yourself-lucrative-future ) - Franchise BusinessAll the concerns of a startup; a lack of business and marketing experience, setup, support and uncertain revenue streams, are negated by entering into a relationship with a franchise model. Franchisors are there to provide their franchisees with the tools, skills, knowledge, structure and support they need to build their own profitable franchise business. Franchise Consumer Confidence in India Rises to 4-Year High: Nielsen ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/consumer-products/article-consumer-confidence-in-india-rises-to-4-year-high-nielsen-1201152 ) ( http://profit.ndtv.com/news/consumer-products/article-consumer-confidence-in-india-rises-to-4-year-high-nielsen-1201152 ) According to global information and insights provider Nielsen, in the second quarter of 2015, Indias consumer confidence score rose to 131 followed by Philippines (122) and Indonesia (120). Franchise What you can learn about franchisee recruitment from this franchisors mistakes ( http://www.franchisebusiness.com.au/expert-advice/what-ive-learned-my-recruitment-mistakes ) Mortgage broker Citiwide Homeloans has learned a lot about the recruitment of potential franchisees. Franchise Franchisor Zone: Learn more about the benefits of profiling with this podcast ( http://franchisefoundry.com/2015/03/13/franchisee-selection/ ) - Franchise FoundryShould you conduct a personality test or use a profile tool? Or both? Social Geek Radio guest Rebecca Monet, Chief Scientist for Zoracle discussed personality tests vs profiling. Tune into this podcast if you're a franchisor who wants better quality franchisees, faster ramp-up, better validation, greater retention, reduced cost to support and increased performance. Franchise 7 most common personality traits found in top sales performers, and tips to find out if the candidate across the table truly possesses them ( http://www.franchising.com/articles/7_tips_to_spot_a_sales_superstar_during_interviews.html ) ( http://www.franchising.com/articles/7_tips_to_spot_a_sales_superstar_during_interviews.html ) Having trouble hiring that Franchise L Capitals Asia's Subsidiary Ecosys Exits Multiplex Operator PVR ( http://www.dealcurry.com/20150727-L-Capitals-Asia-s-Subsidiary-Ecosys-Exits-Multiplex-Operator-PVR.htm ) ( http://www.dealcurry.com/20150727-L-Capitals-Asia-s-Subsidiary-Ecosys-Exits-Multiplex-Operator-PVR.htm ) L Capitals Asia's Subsidiary Ecosys Exits Multiplex Operator PVR L Capitals Asia's Subsidiary Ecosys Exits Multiplex Operator PVRDealCurry L Capitals Asia's Subsidiary Ecosys Exits Multiplex Operator PVRDealCurrySingapore based PE firm L Capital Asia's subsidiary company L Capital Ecosys sold shares worth R484.95 Cr i.e. 6644000 shares at R776.56 share a piece according to the bulk deal data available on NSE. The transaction took place on Friday. HR Goldman Sachs leads $100-mn investment in furniture startup Pepperfry.com ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/goldman-sachs-leads-100-mn-investment-in-furniture-startup-pepperfry-com-115072701282_1.html ) Largest investment raised by sector-focused e-tail player HR India eCommerce industry on a 'aqui'hiring spree ( http://www.businessinsider.in/India-eCommerce-industry-on-a-aquihiring-spree/articleshow/48234700.cms ) Indian eCommerce industry, which is at its best these days, is 'aquihiring' these days and is looking for not just skilled people but innovative ideas as HR Accenture identifies employee engagement as crucial to organizational growth and development ( http://worldstagegroup.com/index.php?active=news&newscid=23576&catid=47 ) HR Rising income inequality strongly linked to decline of unions: IMF paper ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/macro-economy/rising-income-inequality-strongly-linked-to-decline-of-unions-imf-paper/article7470841.ece ) ( http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/macro-economy/rising-income-inequality-strongly-linked-to-decline-of-unions-imf-paper/article7470841.ece ) There is a marked decimation in the power of unions across the world as contractual, casual labour grows HR The struggles of a startup ( https://www.techinasia.com/talk/the-struggles-of-a-startup/ ) ( https://www.techinasia.com/talk/the-struggles-of-a-startup/ ) The startup struggle is the actual grapple time of any entrepreneur. Everybody think of being a successful entrepreneur. Many a times we imagine ourselves in th HR iGate CEO Ashok Vemuri now in Capgemini's management board ( http://www.businessinsider.in/iGate-CEO-Ashok-Vemuri-now-in-Capgeminis-management-board/articleshow/48238006.cms ) iGate chief executive Ashok Vemuri has been elevated to Capgemini's highest executive decision making body. HR Govt in favour of timely promotions in services: MoS Personnel ( http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/govt-in-favour-of-timely-promotions-in-services-mos-personnel-115072700830_1.html ) The Centre is in favour of timely promotions in services and it is more