Take One: Big story of the day
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WhatsApp Payments: What's with the (C)App?
WhatsApp has finally got the green signal to start payment services in India in a graded manner, but has the NPCI bowled a googly by capping the UPI transaction limit?
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What's behind lending startup MoneyTap's exponential growth?
MoneyTap, a digital consumer lending startup, has seen immense growth by offering flexible credit options over the last five years. Can it maintain its pace?
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The H-1B visa may be 'finished' regardless of the winner in the US election
Immigration experts say the long 'misused' and 'abused' visa, a favourite with Indians, has fallen out of favour with both Republican and Democrat administrations for decades. Even if Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump, it's unlikely to get easier
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Fantasy sports are enjoying a good run with the IPL. But can they survive, with legal hurdles?
Online fantasy sports platforms such as Dream11, My11Circle and MPL have seen user engagement and revenues grow, especially since the start of the IPL. But questions are being raised over their legality, which could impact their long-term success
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Can edtech keep up its momentum after Covid-19?
Pandemic lockdowns have boosted India's edtech startups such as Unacademy, Byju's and Vedantu, and the wealth of their founders. But what happens once the crisis ebbs?
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Kishore Biyani: India's retail pioneer moves on
With Future Group, Biyani had set up his retail empire against all odds. But government policies and a pandemic proved to be the last straw
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How Jay Vijayan—a politician's son, geology grad and former Tesla techie—built the world's newest unicorn
The fascinating backstory of how the former CIO of Tesla built Tekion into a billion-dollar company, set to foray into India next year
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Can trust be the new currency for iD Fresh Food?
Co-founder PC Musthafa is experimenting with a business model based on trusting consumers. Will it pay off for the largest idli/dosa batter company?
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Regional podcasts find their voice
Homegrown non-music audio startups have been seeing a tremendous increase in user base since the lockdown, but getting people to pay for content and becoming self-sustaining are big challenges. According to a new PwC report, the music, radio and podcast industry is expected to have a total revenue of nearly $1.7 billion in 2024
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How Kurkure kept its crunch for 20 years
PepsiCo India's first homegrown brand has safeguarded its positioning in the extruded snacks market for over two decades, but will there be twist in the tale?
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If Trump does not come back, the situation could get worse: Mark Mobius
The emerging markets investment veteran expects a correction of 15 to 20 percent if US President Donald Trump loses the November election and contests the outcome, although Mobius is optimistic of an economic recovery in most countries, including India and China