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Viewpoint: Has Narendra Modi been good for business?
During his election campaign in 2014, Modi sold himself to voters as the man responsible for turning his home state into an economic success, dubbed the "Gujarat miracle." He pledged to bring the same pro-business, market-oriented principles to the rest of the nation.
Now, as Modi seeks a second term in elections expected in May, the question is: has the prime minister delivered the reforms he promised?- Region
- South Asia
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Viewpoint: Here is Why Fintech Startups Should Invest in Cyber Insurance
Given the quality and quantity of data fintech startups deal with, they are more prone to a cyber-attack than any other industry.
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- Finance
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- South Asia
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Just 2 companies control 50 per cent of India’s smartphone market
The year 2018 ended with just two companies together controlling around 50 per cent share of the India smartphone market.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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Viewpoint: India’s fintech future looks bright, but it needs to find its raison d’être
Last year alone, venture capital investments into Chinese fintechs were more than 10 times larger than those in India, with 75 percent more deals.
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- Finance
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- South Asia
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- digital finance, fintech
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India targets Facebook ‘evil’ in backlash against US giants
In the latest skirmish, the government is targeting Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp, the popular messaging service increasingly important to its parent’s bottom line.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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- public policy
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Average deposits in Indian PM Modi’s Jan Dhan accounts jump by over 145%
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious financial inclusion programme – Jan Dhan scheme, which was once criticised for zero balance or no deposits in a large number of accounts, has been gradually changing the saving behaviour of poor and rural people in the country.
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KKR Turns to Impact Fund Co-Investing With $510 Million Deal
KKR and private equity rivals including Bain Capital and TPG have dived into impact-investing strategies in the past two years, launching funds devoted to sustainability.
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- energy access, ESG, impact investing
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Why India is turning into ESG funding hotspot
Three former Tata group executives have come together with asset manager Quantum Advisors to launch a $1-billion ESG fund to invest $30-50 million in small to mid-cap companies in India for an 8-9% stake.
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- Investing
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