May 2, 2017 - Logistics start-up Fortigo raises $10 million in Series A funding

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Salary rises for top mutual fund CEOs Some smaller mutual fund houses have paid higher salaries to their CEOs and CIOs than their bigger rivals despite making losses or marginal profit Domestic private equity investments rising; this year may set new benchmark Domestic PE investment is rising and stood at USD 3.41 billion last year and crossed the peak of USD 3.3 billion set in 2007 No logic behind low credit rating for India: Deepak Parekh Critical of rating agencies for giving India the lowest investment grade rating, eminent banker Deepak Parekh has wondered how a country with such “strong fundamentals” on both economic and political India should be a standard setter, not follower: Nirmala Sitharaman The minister said technology will play a very critical role in standard setting and conformity assessment and there is a need to factor this in. The runway for mid- and small-cap companies is long but it is not infinite Anand Radhakrishnan on people investing in mid- and small-cap stocks, fund’s conservative approach, the Bharti Airtel bet, and more IBA invites bank unions for wage revision talks All India Bank Employees Association today flayed RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya's remarks that it was time to re-privatise some nationalised banks. No logic behind low credit rating for India: HDFC's Deepak Parekh Critical of rating agencies for giving India the lowest investment grade rating, eminent banker Deepak Parekh has wondered how a country with such "strong fundamentals" on both economic and political fronts can be rated so low. Bank accounts to be blocked: Full impact of FATCA to be known on Tuesday This would only be after banks across the country commence functioning on May 2 Why the gold monetisation initiative is failing to enthuse Indians Low returns, lack of awareness and a fetish for hoarding the yellow metal in the country seem to have led to the tepid response to the gold monetisation initiative Will RBI walk the talk on banks consolidation? Talks on mergers and consolidation of state-run banks have revived due to the Rs7 trillion bad loans problem in the Indian banking system Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Phoenix ARC plans to buy big-ticket bad loans Kotak Mahindra Bank-promoted Phoenix ARC’s CEO Eshwar Karra, says RBI’s new provision rules will force banks to put up more stressed assets for sale Retailers seek two-month extension window for GST compliance The retailers requested this extension window as for them order placement for the next quarter has already being commenced and they are not in a posit.. Nestle looks to bring some global brands to India The strong and unrelenting efforts across all parts of the organisation led to an unprecedented over 30 new products and variant launches across almos.. Himalaya aims Rs 1000 cr turnover from baby, mom care products The company, which reported Rs 500-crore turnover from its babycare portfolio last fiscal, recently opened its first exclusive 'moms & babies' shop in.. FOOD freshly enters India, to launch sliced fresh fruits soon The joint venture is named FOOD freshly India. Apple set to make its online store debut this year Apple plans to differentiate its online store in India from marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart by offering various value-added services to customers. Government may allow foreign food retailers to sell India-made personal care product The move could usher in major reforms in Indias FDI regime and spark a further easing of rules to allow overseas companies to sell locally made goods. Amazon's moves beyond retail get Wall Street thumbs up, for now Amazon.com Inc's ventures far beyond online retail, from cloud computing to movie making, are raising questions among corporate strategy experts about its focus. Chili's to open 5 outlets; targets Rs 100 cr sales in FY18 Mumbai, Apr 30 (PTI) Casual dining chain Chili's American Bar and Grill plans to open five new outlets and clock Rs 100 crore sales by the end of this fiscal. - Government mulls alternative technology to phase out telecom towers Trai is examining the feasibility of dispensing cell phone towers by replacing them with underground cables. Revenue of Indian telecom operators to reach $63 billion by 2026 The main reasons behind the boost in revenue would be due to population growth, increased penetration and high GDP growth. Xiaomi to Oppo: How Chinese smartphone players have evolved in India Companies like Huawei, Oppo and vivo are now offering premium-level smartphones with the best of features as well as mid-range ones to suit all tastes. Xiaomi Is Now The Second Highest Selling Smartphone In India Samsung still rules the roost, while Vivo is catching up. Telecom Subscriber Base in India Touches 1.18 Billion in February, Says TRAI The Indian telecom regulator on Monday floated a consultation paper seeking stakeholders' view on network testing before the commercial launch of services. Secure India app: How to lock your stolen phone with just an SMS As mobile phones become more and more powerful, and often substitute a desktop for many online activities, the issues of security and how to combat viruses become important. 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Nestle looks to bring some global brands to India The company said that its net sales gone up to Rs 9,159 crore in 2016 against Rs 8,123 crore in 2015 Drinks start-up Zago looks to fuel runners The firm’s oats-shake contains proteins and is aimed at those who skip meals Voonik, Truecaller collaboration to enhance customers' shopping experience Fashion marketplace Voonik on Monday announced its partnership with leading communication platform Truecaller to allow a frictionless onboarding experience for new users on Voonik using their Truecaller credentials to one-tap sign up. - Snapdeal: What led to the SoftBank-Snapdeal fallout It’s been said that India may not have potable water or reliable electricity, but it has entrepreneurs. And 10 startups in the billion-dollar unicorn club. ShopClues sharpens focus on fashion to hit profits ShopClues, which focuses on value and mid-price segments, aims to hit overall profitability by the first half of 2018- 19. 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