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Draft rules say companies would not be allowed to influence prices or engage in ‘unfair’ practices.

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WeWork has become an extreme example of the excesses afforded to technology entrepreneurs in the era of unicorns, startups valued at $1 billion or more.

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For delivery agents, the bone of contention is a revision in the way Zomato calculates payment for deliveries based on distance.

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The Survey of India, the country’s oldest scientific department — which is tasked with the responsibility — has chalked out a five-year plan to complete the project.

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• NRAI holds follow up meetings with Swiggy and Zomato

Swiggy and Dunzo have tied up with wholesalers for the first, while they have teamed up with Jumbotail for the second.

• Guardian angels: VCs now fund founders’ bets in other startups
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Last week, Zomato pulled down its contentious Infinity dining programme till further notice.

• New Rules For Cab Aggregators: Centre may allow three times the base fare as surge pricing
• WaterBridge Ventures, Info Edge invest Rs 11 crore in ShoeKonnect

MINISO India plans to bring their merchandise ranging from household and consumer goods and other non-durables to the 2GUD platform.

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Loans linked to external benchmarks are going to be the norm from October 1.

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This Mumbai suburb boasts of key job hubs as well as excellent retail infrastructure.

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Aggressive expansions, increase in market share and focus on improving operational efficiency and profitability have made it a favourite of analysts.

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Schemes with securities of troubled NBFC have to mark down value of holdings.

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