On December 26, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi ordered the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to conduct a thorough investigation into the discrepancy in taxi fares that ride-hailing platforms display simultaneously on Android and iOS devices for identical rides. This was in response to a media report about the
State-accredited Swiss International University leads global education with innovative 100% blended learning programs. New Delhi [India], December 28: Swiss International University (SIU) has made history by declaring that it is the world's first state-accredited university to provide 100% blended education. This new institution, which also boasts branches in
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on 25 December that over 73,000 Indian enterprises had at least one female director, as certified under the Startup India initiative. In a statement, the ministry emphasised that this amounts to almost half of the 157,066 businesses that the government has
According to media reports, the salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Sons only intends to invest in its digital division, Tata Digital, by the middle of 2025. To advance its growth portfolio until then, Tata Digital will need to rely on loan financing and internal resources. A media report claims that this choice
IndiQube Spaces, a managed office space provider, has submitted its DRHP for an INR 850 Cr initial public offering (IPO) to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the market watchdog. An offer for sale (OFS) of up to INR 100 Cr and a new issue of shares up
In order to help physical businesses contend with the influx of rapid commerce platforms, the Federation of Retailer Association of India (FRAI) has called on the government to develop an "enhanced technology platform." According to a news agency report, the merchants' body stated that such assistance would
Ola Electric announced on 26 December that it now has 4,000 stores nationwide, a four-fold increase from the 800 stores that were previously disclosed on December 2 of this month. In less than a month, the firm reported adding 3,200 additional stores to its current network. The corporation
According to an official on 24 December, telecom regulator Trai will shortly make recommendations on regulations for the distribution of satellite spectrum. To open the door for satellite-based broadband services in the nation, the government would consider the suggestions made by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) before deciding
New Delhi [India], December 26: Tired of messy chalks and toxic sprays? Picture this: a pest control solution so simple, safe, and effective that it blends effortlessly into your home. That’s the promise of Knoq Away, the innovative startup from Mangalore redefining how we tackle pests in India. Founded
In honour of its tenth anniversary, digital payments startup Razorpay announced on 24 December that it is offering every one of its current employees an employee stock ownership plan (Esop) worth INR 1 lakh. The program has a total Esop value of more than INR 30 crore, according to the
Greaves Electric Mobility (GEML), a manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs), filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on December 23 to begin the process of becoming public. Parent company Greaves Cotton stated in a filing with the exchanges that the IPO
On December 21, 2024, the Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), one of Mumbai's top engineering schools, held its Annual Alumni Reunion in the SP Jain Auditorium on Bhavan's Campus in Andheri West. About 300 graduates, including prominent figures from the business and technological sectors, were