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4 weeks ago | 
startuptalky.com | Saksham Mishra |Rishi Mundra |Apoorva Bajj
Just days before its landmark antitrust trial began, Meta tried to settle the case by making a USD 450 million offer, a move that was led personally by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Reports say that Zuckerberg contacted Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson in late March with the offer. However, the FTC wanted something closer to a figure that was reportedly in the neighborhood of 30 billion USD, plus a consent decree, and deemed Meta's offer too low.
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4 weeks ago | 
startuptalky.com | Saksham Mishra |Rishi Mundra |Apoorva Bajj |Pratyusha Srivastava
The semiconductor sector faced a sharp pullback on Wednesday after the U.S. imposed new export restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, and the leading chipmakers Nvidia and AMD bore the brunt of the action. Nvidia's stock tumbled 6.9% after it disclosed a USD 5.5 billion impact tied to inventory, purchase commitments, and reserves related to its H20 chip lineup.
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4 weeks ago | 
startuptalky.com | Saksham Mishra |Rishi Mundra |Apoorva Bajj |Pratyusha Srivastava
The latest UNCTAD report sees India positioned to remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2025. It sees India growing by 6.5% in 2025, continuing from about 6.9% in 2024. But UNCTAD sees the global economy struggling with growth and only managing to generate a paltry 2.3% in 2025. And a slowdown of that magnitude is in sharp contrast to what UNCTAD observes as a slight deceleration of the Indian economy, which seems to be mainly driven by domestic demand.
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4 weeks ago | 
startuptalky.com | Saksham Mishra |Rishi Mundra |Apoorva Bajj |Pratyusha Srivastava
The Indian equity market on Wednesday continued its winning streak, for the third day in a row, propelled by a rally in the BFSI and FMCG sectors. The BSE Sensex surged 309.40 points to close at 77,044.29, while the Nifty increased with more ease, tacking on 108.65 points to settle at 23,437.20. According to technical analysts, the Nifty managed to reverse early weakness and close above the 100-day exponential moving average (EMA) for the second consecutive day.
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2 months ago | 
startuptalky.com | Yash Gupta |Apoorva Bajj |Rishi Mundra |Muskaan Kapoor
Surobhi Das, former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Zomato, has teamed up with Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato, to launch LAT Aerospace, a new aerospace startup. Goyal has invested a million into the venture and will serve as a non-executive co-founder, while Das will oversee daily operations. LAT Aerospace aims to develop low-cost, short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft with up to 24 seats.
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Dec 23, 2024 | 
startuptalky.com | Rishi Mundra
For cricket lovers, Cricbuzz is an experience and a celebration of cricket and its power to bring people together. In India where fans live and breathe the sport, Cricbuzz ensures they never miss a moment. And for that, cricket lovers around the globe have Pankaj to thank. IntroductionPankaj Chhaparwal, the CEO, Founder, and Managing Director of Cricbuzz, has completely changed how cricket fans consume the sport.
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Dec 13, 2024 | 
startuptalky.com | Rishi Mundra
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Ever dreamed of having a snazzy logo for your business without breaking the bank? Well, you're in luck! AI logo makers are here to save the day (and your wallet). These nifty tools are shaking things up in the design world, giving you the power to create eye-catching logos without needing a degree in graphic design or a hefty budget.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |Varun Bhardwaj |Rishi Mundra |Shevaughn Pimenta
Carlsberg, one of the worldâs most renowned beer brands, is synonymous with quality, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Popularly known to the world - sustainability is a core pillar of Carlsberg's identity, reflected in its ambitious âTogether Towards Zeroâ program, which targets zero carbon emissions, zero water waste, and responsible drinking.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |Varun Bhardwaj |Rishi Mundra |Sahil Nayar
The Income Tax Department has sent warnings to Paisabazaar, an insurtech platform owned by PB Fintech, about a few vendor payments and the organisations connected to them. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax and the Deputy Director of Income Tax in Delhi sent out the notices. According to the company's regulatory filing, one of the notices is issued under section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the other is issued under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |Varun Bhardwaj |Subham Kumar |Rishi Mundra
The concept of Black Friday has undergone a fascinating transformation as it made its way to Indian shores. Initially, this shopping extravaganza was virtually unknown to most Indian consumers, who were more accustomed to traditional festival sales around Diwali and other local celebrations. However, as global commerce expanded and e-commerce platforms gained prominence, Black Friday began to pique the interest of Indian shoppers.
