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The company plans to use the proceeds on strengthening its two new business lines - neo-banking platform Razorpay X and its lending arm Razorpay Credit.

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Investors are increasingly looking at getting the fundamental metrics right like profitability, unit level of economics, customer acquisition cost, and are only then willing to pump capital

• CPPIB set to take delivery of Delhivery stake for $150 million
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Hexaware will pay $131 million in cash and the balance $51 million would be paid based on earnouts, the company said in a filing to the stock exchanges, adding that Mobiquity will remain an independent unit.

• Bounce raises $72 million from B Capital, Falcon Edge, others
• In India, Facebook unveils new paid research program to track competitors, startups

Perceptions related to AI in the country have also played their part in slowing progress.

• Paytm rebrands gaming platform as FirstGames
• Facebook puts $25 m in Meesho

This partnership will also deliver convenience to travellers from India going abroad for business or pleasure.

• In India Uber set to cover air and land with flying taxis, quadricycles
• Govt plans fresh set of tax sops for startups in budget

The FlexBen program is universal and inclusive as it provides benefits coverage equally to all employees.

• Experts’ body must guide tech policy-making, says Wharton School professor
• Uber in talks with Govt to elevate flying-taxi regulations

Currently, SwitchOn works primarily with companies in the automotive and FMCG discrete manufacturing sectors in India and the APAC region.

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A growing number of startups are adopting a new motto that’s rooted in the vernacular — “Going local”. Incorporating regional languages into their apps and platforms is helping them drive adoption and expand their customer base. Unicorns such as Byju’s, Policybazaar, InMobi, Zomato, and Oyo now support anywhere between two and 12 regional languages. Providing content in local languages has become a vital strategy for Byju’s because over 75% of the users on its education platform are from places other than the top 10 cities.

• BharatPe hires Chief Business Officer to push lending entry
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SBI has decided to link its home loan interest rates to the repo rate. Here's what this means for borrowers.

• Your STP from debt MFs may be in trouble
• 5 stocks that outperformed in a slowing economy

Leasing could be a convenient way to own a car. Find out if it works for you.

• Data or story: What to use when picking investments?
• Why you should buy life cover the way you buy gold

Default is not a predictable event, factors that lead a borrower to default are too many to prevent. The government and regulators need to act fast and not wait for the next default.

• A retirement MF that rejigs debt:equity with age
• Home equity loan or PF money to meet lumpsum need?

This week, we look at Prahlad Nagar in Ahmedabad. With numerous properties available under all budgets, here is all that that makes this locality a realty hot spot.

• Is a family agreement better than a Will?
• Yoga for your financial health

85% of those surveyed feel their demanding careers don’t allow for a proper work-life balance, found a study by Future Generali India Life Insurance and Market Xcel.

• iOS 13: Apple’s next gen smartphone will have it all
• How to take home loan under PMAY

Despite weakness in the metals and mining sector, NMDC has seen sharp growth. But its valuation is cheap.

• NPS, perks can help Chaddha cut tax by over Rs 70K
• How Kumar can meet money goals despite low surplus

At any point in time, you always have the option to transfer your home loan from HFC to a bank at lower interest rates and other favourable terms and conditions.

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