Famous Mergers & Acquisitions in India 2023

In recent years, India has experienced a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, which has been propelled by various factors such as globalization, shifting market dynamics, and intensifying competition. Staying informed about the latest M&A developments can furnish valuable insights into industry trends and prospects, allowing businesses to remain competitive. This compilation is a … Read more

Indians to pay 20 percent TCS on Foreign Travel 1st July 2023

From July 1, 2023, the Indian government will increase the tax collection at source (TCS) rate for foreign travel for Indians to 20% (except for education and medical purposes) when buying via tour operators. This means that Indians have to pay 20 per cent more when buying foreign tour packages from tour operators and even … Read more

Is Caffe Concerto UK management ethical?

  If we go by the employees’ reviews of Caffe Concerto UK on Indeed UK, it suggests that the management of Caffe Concerto including both the HR department (Ms Jakia HR officer and Ms Olizia HR head) & CEO Mr Stefano don’t care about the staff and also involved in unethical practices. As per the … Read more

Indian RBI To Launch Digital Rupee today

1st November 2022, India’s Central Bank, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is launching the first pilot of the Digital Rupee for the wholesale segment. The digital rupee used for this pilot is for the settlement of secondary market transactions in government securities. The objective is to make the interbank market more efficient as a … Read more

Hungary & Thailand Fintech Association to join hands on blockchain

An (MOU) has been signed by Thailand’s & Hungary’s fintech associations to facilitate the use of blockchain technology in their respective financial sector which would allow the organizations to “share experiences, best practices, and explore areas potentially beneficial for direct cooperation.” According to the Bangkok Post article on October 29, 2022, international cooperation is required … Read more

Indian crypto exchanges under investigation for $3.5billion drug trade

Around 200 transactions were conducted in the Cayman Islands, Nigeria & the British Virgin Islands, were routed through crypto exchanges located in India. India’s (ED)Enforcement Directorate & the Income Tax Department along with other Indian agencies are probing three digital asset management companies after the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) raised an alarm over their role … Read more

More than 450 Web3 startups in India: NASSCOM

As per the NASSCOM report, India is now home to more than 450 Web3 startups, which have raised around $1.3 billion in funding. Although Crypto is not fully acknowledged by the Indian government and there are policy uncertainties but the sector is booming in terms of jobs, still, India now accounts for 11 percent of … Read more