America demands another bubble!
The Onion has a hilarious “news item” on how recession-plagued Americans are demanding a New Bubble to invest in. Perhaps the new bubble could have something to do with watching…
Where would you like to go for your first job?
Angel investor Paul Kedrosky has sparked off a discussion on where-in -the-world an unencumbered 22-year-old American graduate would like to for an exciting first job. You want to be part…
The booming OOH business
Business Standard has a feature on the outdoor advertising / Out of Home (OOH) media business. City development in India is riding on the back of advertising support from OOH…
Profile of Jai Corporation’s Anand Jain
Business Today has a profile of Anand Jain, promoter of the infrastructure-focused Jai Corporation and the real estate-focused Urban Infrastructure Fund. That Jain is (Mukesh) Ambani’s lieutenant is quite clear,…
Analysis of the Infosys/Axon deal
Businessworld has an analysis of Infosys’ $750 million acquisition of UK-listed Axon. The timing of the acquisition is also attracting attention. “Why acquire Axon now?” asks Peter Schumacher, CEO of…
Saudis go overseas shopping for farmlands
FT has an interesting article on how, alarmed by restrictions placed by food exporters (such as India’s curbs on exports of rice), oil-and hence, cash-rich countries like Saudi Arabia are…
LIBA, TiE Chennai launch Business Plan Competition
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) andThe Indus Entrepreneurs, Chennai (TiE-Chennai) are organizing a Pan-India Business Plan Competition. IDG Ventures India is sponsoring the event. Apart from prizes worth Rs.…
Recent Amendments in Foreign Investment Reporting Norms
By Rajesh Begur, Partner, A.R.A. Law In comparison to most emerging economies, India has one of the most transparent foreign investment policies. The Indian regulatory authorities constantly make an effort…
Interview with Bharat Banka of Birla Private Equity
Venture Intelligence recently spoke to Bharat Banka, CEO – Private Equity, Aditya Birla Group. He has been with the Aditya Birla Group for more than 13 years. Venture Intelligence: Tell…
Murdoch on Star India 2.0
Businessworld has an interview with Rupert Murdoch on his latest plans for India. You have a DTH success story in BSkyB. What has been the experience in India like?Tata Sky…