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How to become a crorepati with PPF investment

September 21, 2019September 21, 2019 Loknath Dasa, become, crorepati, How, PPF, to, With

Although making one crore with moderate monthly investment without equity exposure is difficult, periodic investment in Public Provident Fund (PPF) for a long-term can do the trick with the power of compounding. The longer your money stays invested, the quicker it grows. The timeframe to reach Rs 1 crore will depend on the amount of your monthly investment and period of investment that you are willing to commit. However, one can only invest Rs 1.5 lakh in PPF in a year. Long-term commitment PPF is a long term investment product…

Babylon Health Gets $2 Billion Valuation With New Funding That Will Help It Expand In U.S.

August 3, 2019August 3, 2019 Loknath Das2, Babylon, Billion, Expand, Funding, Gets, Health, Help, In, It, New, That, valuation, Will, With

Ali Parsa CEO and cofounder of Babylon Health. BABYLON HEALTH Babylon Health, a U.K.-based startup whose fast growth has been shadowed by concerns about the efficacy of its telemedicine apps, has raised $550 million in Series C funding, elevating the company to unicorn status. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which invest on behalf of the Saudi Arabian government, led the round that valued the company at $2 billion with a total of $635 million raised. The new capital will enable the company to expand into more markets including the…

Himachal signs MoUs for 228 projects with investment of over Rs 27, 515 cr

July 27, 2019July 27, 2019 Loknath Das228, 27, 515, for, Himachal, investment, MoUs, of, Over, projects, Rs., signs, With

In Himachal Pradesh, the state government has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for 228 projects during the past few months with investment of over Rs. 27, 515 crores. This is for the first time in the history of Himachal Pradesh that entrepreneurs have come forward in such a big number to invest in the state. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur disclosed this in Shimla today while reviewing the progress of various developmental projects. He also instructed the concerned departments to speed up all the required clearances in a time-bound manner.…

Paytm Education Brings Focus On Learning And Exams With Fee Payments, Financial Services

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 Loknath Dasand, Brings, Education, exams, fee, Financial, Focus, Learning, On, Payments, Paytm, With

Paytm has announced its entry into the Indian education market, with Paytm Education. The platform, which will compete in the lucrative $101.1 Bn education market, is said to offer a full bouquet of services across payments (in-app and educational centres), commerce (coaching, scholarships, test preparation, admission forms etc.), financial support (student insurance, educational loans, EMIs, smart cards) and academic services. Paytm Education is looking to tap all areas in partnership with educational institutions, both private and government. It’s going after private entrance tests as well as public university tests, and government jobs,…

Viewpoint | Play your investment with cricket lessons

June 15, 2019June 15, 2019 Loknath Dascricket, investment, Play, Viewpoint, With, Your, |

May 2019 was an action packed month for India as two of India’s three biggest obsessions (Politics, Cricket and Bollywood) kept everyone hooked to their television sets and smart phones for latest updates and live action. While the election campaign and results kept everyone interested during the first half of the month, the Cricket World Cup which commenced exactly a week after the Lok Sabha Election Results did grab a lot of eyeballs over this month. ICC Cricket World Cup—Cricket’s quadrennial 50-over event—is the most coveted prize in the world…

[Funding Alert] Facebook debuts startup investment in India with Bengaluru-based Meesho

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 Loknath DasAlert, Bengaluru-based, debuts, Facebook, Funding, In, India, investment, Startup, With

Meesho, a Bengaluru-based social commerce platform that helps resellers and emerging brands build businesses using social media, has bagged funding of undisclosed amount from social network giant Facebook. This is Facebook’s first investment in an India-based startup, and is a strong demonstration of the company’s commitment to the country’s vibrant internet ecosystem, the Silicon Valley company said in a statement. Founded by IIT Delhi alumni Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal in 2015, Meesho has created an alternate distribution channel by empowering housewives, young mothers, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and teachers, to launch, build and promote their online businesses…