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Tencent backed messaging app WeChat on a rapid expansion
Chinese internet giant Tencent in its approach to expand its mobile messaging app WeChat in multiple countries outside China is definitely looking strong to crack the Indian market with its aggressive … Read More
Dentsu India to acquire 80% stake in Network18’s Webchutney
Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s venture capital arm, Capital18 has entered into an agreement with Dentsu India Group to divest its stake in digital agency Webchutney. An official … Read More
Makemytrip gain hotel businesses, losses air ticketing, reports net loss
This can come as a warning sign for Makemytrip, India’s online travel leader since long which has gone down in its revenues from air ticketing business for the last financial year. In the recent … Read More
Amazon appstore now available in India
Amazon has no plans to make any delays for its last month’s commitment where the company claimed to expand its app store to 200 countries. Available in ‘nearly 200’ countries, its appstore has … Read More
Tune patrol, platform for independent music artists and music lovers
Entrepreneurship is a passion to follow what you love and this is what 4 BITSPilani students did. For independent artists to compose good music is not enough, getting a producer, a nice label and … Read More
JustDial IPO subscribed 11.6X on closure
JustDial IPO finally get closed, putting investors into high aspirations.The IPO has been subscribed 11.6 times, as said due to the support of Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB’s) and High … Read More
Google cuts prices in its cloud offerings
Google India has announced a 45% reduction in the price of Google Apps for Business, in order to attract more Indian small businesses adopt cloud. The Indian customers now have to pay either INR 150 … Read More
The need for measuring data in ecommerce: In talks with R J Metrics
Any company not leveraging their own data to make business decisions is at a serious disadvantage in the Internet economy. There are countless examples of data driven businesses becoming leaders in … Read More
Just Dial IPO gets 1.77 times subscription
Just Dial IPO seems to have really gained its pace. The public issue has been fully subscribed on its closure day today. The issue has been subscribed 1.77 times so far, with reserved portions of … Read More
Wooplr, helping shoppers provide product recommendations
With evolving ecommerce market, customer today prefer researching online even if they shop from a brick and mortar store. This recent trend has pushed several startups to find new and interesting ways … Read More
Housing.co.in scales operations to Pune, Gurgaon and Hyderabad
Housing.co.in, India’s first map based real estate search portal has today expanded its operations altogether in Pune, Gurgaon and Hyderabad after gaining a great response in Mumbai. Launched in … Read More
Rocket Internet gains Asian stronghold with USD 100 million for Zalora
Rocket Internet backed, South-East Asian online beauty and fashion e-tailer, Zalora has raised USD 100 million in funding from regular Rocket Internet’s co-investors Summit Partners, Kinnevik, along … Read More
Enchantess, a subscription based beauty products platform
The rise in aware consumers in beauty product segment, the regular etailing of cosmetics is witnessing a shift as companies are changing their focus to engage consumers rather than just burning money … Read More
Marketing myth busters for startups
A man once wanted to set up a small restaurant in a busy marketplace. Having completed all the necessary requirements, he was all set except in figuring out the name of the hotel. When he shared this … Read More
Just dial IPO closes today, received 70 percent subscription by day 2
Despite of all odds, Just dial IPO is doing surprisingly well, latest in terms of subscription. As per the data available on Moneycontrol, the IPO has been subscribed 70 percent so far. The IPO will … Read More
Kae Capital invests in a multi-language learning startup
Early stage investment fund, Kae Capital has invested undisclosed amount and picked a minority stake in Jaipur based Intap Labs Pvt Ltd which runs a language learning startup CultureAlley.com, reports … Read More
Google product line clearance continued, time for checkout
Google seems to be clearing out its product line, as one more product, Google checkout get added to its list of shutdown, with Google reader, SMS search and CalDAV API. In its recent blog post, … Read More
Yebhi launches virtual stores concept in Cafe Coffee Day
Fashion and Lifestyle e-tailer Yebhi in an attempt to go ‘out-of-box’ and reach its customers offline has tied up with Cafe Coffee Day to launch its virtual store walls. Customers can buy Yebhi … Read More
Shifting trends of venture capital in Indian ecommerce: A report by Allegro
Over the past 3 years, 53 ecommerce companies have raised approx USD 853 Mn in venture capital, as shared in a recent report by Allegro advisers. The report also says that current e-commerce market is … Read More
eBay India appoints new MD, replacing Muralikrishnan
eBay India has announced today a transition in leadership. As per the announcement, Latif Nathani will now lead the company by taking over the position of former eBay country manager Muralikrishnan … Read More
