Sep 7, 2017 - Sequoia-backed Prataap Snacks raises Rs50 crore in pre-IPO round

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Sebi plans new rules to push for merger of mutual fund schemes Sebi is pushing mutual funds to merge common investment plans and cut high expenses charged to investors Govt starts direct transfer of subsidized fertilizers to check diversion, smuggling The direct benefits transfer scheme for subsidized fertilizers will be scaled up to at least 10 states including Gujarat, Maharashtra and the North-East as well as to the Union territories in September Govt blacklists 300,000 directors of shell companies The corporate affairs ministry will also track down owners of suspected shell companies and take penal action against those who divert funds from firms that are struck off the records of Registrar of Companies Next deals will be largish, controlling and transformative: KKR India CEO Sanjay Nayar shares KKR India's investment plans Two Bengaluru NBFCs to raise $50 million each from private equity investors Bengaluru-based NBFCs, Thirumeni Finance and Vistaar Financial Services, are in talks to raise about $100 million from private equity investors Welcome support for the new bankruptcy law A recent Supreme Court ruling should hopefully minimize the legal tangles that could emerge in the initial years of transition HDFC Bank loses its corporate head K Balasubramanian to Citi Balasubramanian, 46, will take on a larger role in Citi to head the corporate banking for South Asia. He has tendered his resignation at HDFC Bank and is hoping to join Citi before January United Bank of India board gives nod for raising funds | Business Line The Board of Directors of United Bank of India has approved Rs 1,800 crore worth capit LIC reduces stake in Raymond Ltd by over 2% LIC, which had 5.53% stake earlier, brought down its shareholding in the company to 3.51%. Has Reserve Bank of India got its exchange rate strategy wrong? The surge in India’s forex reserves does not appear excessive when compared to historical trends in foreign exchange accumulation H&M expands reach, to open stores in Indore, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Amritsar Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) will enter four new Indian cities this month as it aims to take the number of stores to over 25 by the end of 2017. "H&M will be opening stores in Indore, Kolkata, Coimbatore and Amritsar this McDonald's 169 stores in North and East India likely to face closure from today; 10000 jobs at risk Weeks after terminating franchise agreement with its Indian partner, McDonald has reportedly said that from today Connaught Plaza Restaurants Ltd will not be authorized to use its names, trademarks and branding. McDonald's India had a 50:50 joint venture Booster shot for ecommerce in India, big money coming back to segment; amount will stagger you Big money is coming back to Indian e-commerce ventures as private equity players and venture capitalists decide to up their bets and support stronger retailers. Nestle to consolidate portfolio, sets up food safety institute The Swiss company, which launched more than 40 products over two years, is reviewing categories across chocolates, confectionery, coffee and the dairy segment. After Bombay High Court, Delhi Court stops Patanjali soap advertisement The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued an ad interim injunction restraining the Baba Ramdev-owned company from airing the controversial advertisement. CM Sarbananda Sonowal unveils Rs 1000 crore Unilever unit in Assam The fourth unit of HUL’s personal products factory at Doomdooma in Tinsukia district, about 500 km from here, along with its ancillary units have come up at an investment of about Rs 1000 crore, and is set to generate employment opportunities for about 1000 people. HUL's new unit in Assam starts commercial production HUL is also working with NGOs and local authorities to set up necessary infrastructure which would help impart skills to the local youth. Unilever exec gives update on savings, efficiencies BRIEF-Unilever exec gives update on savings, efficiencies:BRIEF-Unilever exec gives update on savings, efficiencies Some CPRL operated outlets of McDonald's remain open On August 21, McDonald's India had terminated franchise agreement for 169 outlets run by CPRL alleging breach of contract terms and payment default. ITC files Rs 1,000 cr defamation suit against IiAS ITC has filed the Rs 1,000-crore defamation suit against IiAS for allegedly making 'defamatory' statements against the company and its directors. Ruchi Soya to explore recast of business units The primary aim of undertaking this exercise is to unlock the value of our diverse businesses. This process would allow the management to focus on the.. Why Mobile phone brands in India are moving (back in time) towards setting up brick and mortar stores It's surprising how all the major online only mobile phone brands in India that have been known to create virtual stampede every now and then are now moving When Myntra CEO Was Surprised With The Results Of A Survey On Youngsters Almost 25,000 people aged between 18 and 35 from 186 countries and territories took part in the Global Shapers Annual Survey 2017. Online tools helping Indian SMEs sell products globally: Facebook "Our research shows that those small businesses who are engaged in international trade are more confident about the future and use online tools at a h.. WhatsApp to soon launch app for businesses Facebook is building and testing new tools via a free WhatsApp Business app for small companies and an enterprise solution for bigger companies operat.. Flipkart ties up with big brands ahead of 'Big Billion Days' sale Ties up with top brands to launch exclusive collections A day in the life of an e-commerce delivery girl Moneycontrol spends a day with two women delivery executives. The journey reveals challenges of physical safety, sanitation and unfair treatment from some customers faced by the girls, as they go around Delhi neighborhoods delivering e-commerce packages… C2C ecommerce in India takes baby steps as growing number of startups look to organise space The consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce which is still at a very nascent stage in India is evolving and a growing number of C2C start-ups are trying to provide a technological platform to the resellers with an intention to organise the space. Flipkart launches 32 private labels; to launch another 10 by December Flipkart, under the brand of Flipkart Smartbuy, has launched these new categories in home, fashion and electronic segments. 5 lessons that helped me build a business with a turnover of Rs 500 crores Today on Teachers’ Day, I would like to express my gratitude to these people who have helped me shape my life and become their glimpse while maintai.. Amazon project receives $7.8 million job creation tax credit State officials say the authority approved a 1.39 per cent, 10-year tax credit for a smaller Amazon project in Monroe. 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