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Flipkart to Foray Into Food Retail With New Entity
Newly registered Flipkart FarmerMart, with an authorised equity capital of Rs 1,845 crore, will sell items produced locally.
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- Agriculture, Technology
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- South Asia
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- e-commerce
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Viewpoint: How Aadhaar Bill Will Benefit Startups and the Fintech Segment
With the all-new Aadhaar Bill, the startup ecosystem has breathed a massive sigh of relief.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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The Risks From India’s Rotten Banks
Roughly a third of the financial system is on crutches or under suspicion. Dazed by the scale of the task, the government and the Reserve Bank of India are dithering. Until they act, India’s economy will not perk up—and there is a danger of a full-blown crisis.
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- Finance
- Region
- South Asia
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The Rise and Rise of Bangladesh – but Is Life Getting Any Better?
The country has undergone an economic miracle in recent years, albeit at huge cost to its garment workers. But things are finally starting to improve for them.
- Region
- South Asia
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Ford Announces $275 Million Joint Venture With Mumbai-Based Mahindra
The sale was announced Tuesday as part of a $275 million joint venture that will develop, market and distribute Ford brand vehicles in India and partnerships in other emerging markets.
- Region
- South Asia
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- e-mobility
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Report: Most Indian Banks Fail on Policies of Climate Change, Human Rights
Most Indian banks fail on policies of environment and human rights and this inaction leaves the Indian banking sector vulnerable to investment risks arising due to climate emergencies, according to the first edition of Fair Finance Guide India scorecard.
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- Finance
- Region
- South Asia
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A Three-Pronged Strategy to Upskill India’s Workforce
Against this backdrop, India is driving unique initiatives to convert its demographic potential into a dividend that will fuel growth.
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- South Asia
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With Bangladesh on Visa’s Target List, Credit Card QR Codes Are Here, There, and Everywhere
In progressive, emerging markets, debit card usage is closer to 30%, and credit card usage is at least in single digits, indicating at least some progress in financial inclusion.
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- Finance
- Region
- South Asia
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