What’s next for microfinance?
Business Today has a special feature on the opportunities and challenges facing the microfinance sector in India. Currently, there are about 800 MFIs and 22 lakh government-backed self-help groups (SHGs)…
Second rung global banks make aggressive re-entry into India
Business Today has an article on how lesser known foreign banks like BNP Paribas and Barclays are making aggressive moves to expand their footprint in India. Arun Natarajan is the…
Reliance Retail to partner kirana stores and microfinance instutions?
Business Today’s cover story on the unfolding battle for organized retail between Reliance and the WalMart-Bharti combine, says Reliance is likely to strike partnerships with neighbourhood grocery stores and microfinance…
Manufacturing’s comeback
Business Today’s 15 year anniversary issue has an feature on the resurgence in Indian manufacturing. The recession of the mid-90s followed. It was the worst of times. The doomsayers said…
List of rapidly growing sectors
The top 30 listed IT Services grew at 28.99% CAGR over the last three years. Guess what is the corresponding growth rate in the mining sector? How about 46.71%? Business…
“India provides powerful opportunities”: E*Trade CEO
From interview with Mitchell Caplan, CEO of E*Trade Financial Corp., in Knowledge@Wharton: E*Trade is eagerly eyeing the corner of the world with the most potential new “drivers” — the emerging…
Venture Intelligence APEX ’07 photos
Venture Intelligence organized APEX ’07, an annual conclave where the Indian Private Equity industry introspects, brainstorms on the way forward and rewards its best, on January 16, 2007 in Mumbai.…
Venture Intelligence APEX ’07 Awards
Venture Intelligence APEX’07, organized in Mumbai on January 16, witnessed the first-of-its-kind awards for the Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital industry. The jury members included some of the most…
“Private Equity-backed cos. growing faster than their peers”: Study
Private Equity- and Venture Capital-backed companies are also adding significantly well-paying jobs to the Indian Economy, the study by Venture Intelligence shows.Private Equity- and Venture Capital-backed companies are growing significantly…
Ronnie Screwvala and his new plans for UTV
Business Today has an article profile of UTV and its founder Ronnie Screwvala, who, after selling “the teenager-focussed entertainment channel, Hungama TV, to Walt Disney for Rs 135 crore, is…