Take One: Big story of the day
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Freshworks' top lineup takes shape amid hope that NRR will bottom out
CFO Tyler Sloat hopes recent "company best" performance on lowering churn, new initiatives taking root and enterprise push all augur well for the future
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Jaro and an edtech masterclass
After a blockbuster IT hiring venture, a disastrous offline education joint venture, and three near-death experiences as an entrepreneur, Sanjay Salunkhe started Jaro in 2009. Fourteen years later, he has built over a Rs100-crore edtech upskilling company that is bootstrapped, scaling rapidly and profitable
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Tear-jerker: Unseasonal rain spikes inflation risk on steep onion prices
Tomatoes, onions and potatoes are the most consumed vegetables in India and make up more than a third of retail inflation in the vegetables category. Do frequent volatile spikes in food prices, mostly led by weather shocks, need a policy response?
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Global crypto exchange OKX strengthening its India Web3 presence
At a time when other global crypto exchanges are facing the heat, OKX in India is focussed on its role as an incubator to build the Web3 ecosystem and have a deeper product engagement with Polygon
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Valuation of most listed new-age tech companies not frothy: Raamdeo Agrawal
The market veteran believes digital businesses will lead the current pack of blue-chip heavyweights on the benchmark Nifty50 Index which, he says, will rise to 70,000-80,000 levels by 2033
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Russian roulette: The F&O trading trap
Playing the risky game of high probability does not necessarily make a winner. The exponential spurt in retail F&O traders is concerning, but also surprising as to what makes the risky bet attractive if traders lose money most of the time. Or is it just a trap?
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A murky boardroom battle shakes Religare, again
The company's board of directors is opposing a takeover bid by the Burman family on grounds of alleged fraudulent transactions, even as it shields its chairperson from serious charges of poor governance
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Tata Technologies IPO gambit: Will it pay off?
A quick scan of analysts' views on the Tata Technologies IPO will make investors enthusiastic at the prospects. The first public issue by a Tata company in almost two decades has made it look more appetising. But is it worth it?
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India's digital-first brands aim for the US stars and vie for global recognition
Brands such as Vahdam India and Skillmatics, which have breached the Rs100-crore revenue milestone, are making their presence felt in the US. Experts say product differentiation and quality essential to find success overseas. And apart from spending in dollars, the question hinges on the viability of the model
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Equity markets may stay difficult around the world: Manraj Sekhon
With widespread growing interest from investors, Manraj Sekhon, the chief investment officer of Templeton Global Investment, feels India will continue to be a good place for funds due to its resilient growth
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Where is the pop? Mamaearth parent gets cold feet on debut
Honasa Consumer, parent of Mamaearth, makes a tepid stock markets debut. But why are investors losing confidence in one of India's leading D2C beauty and personal care brands?