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‘Its Good for the Sector’ – PE Players say of SEBI’s AIF Regulations

In its board meeting on Monday, the Securities and Exchange board of India approved the proposal to frame SEBI (Alternate Investment Funds) Regulations 2012 that …

It’s Not the Product but How You Position It That Will Make All the Difference

Being called a ‘master thief’ may not be a term you would like to associate yourself with, but Hamish Taylor associates with the term gladly. …

Time to Temper Ridiculous Internet Valuations

Investments in the internet space were made at “ridiculous” valuations and experts are hoping the trend will change in the coming year.

This was …

A Year of M&A; PE in Distress

While it is expected to be the year of mergers and acquisitions, private equity is in deep distress, said a panel at a Grant Thornton …

Message for Entrepreneurs: Resist VC Money, Innovate in Business Model

It’s 2012, and a challenging year ahead for entrepreneurs. But the general view among experts seems to be that money is there to back ventures …

Shakeout imminent in PE space

With over 500 registered private equity funds registered, and challenges looming large in the economy, a shakeout in the PE space is imminent, as players …

“Skill the workforce”

Is the Indian growth story a reality or a concoction of various reports compiled together to reach a figure which is ambiguous? Is the India …

Utility Vehicles Steal the Show

Things are certainly happening differently this year. While small and compact cars were the preferred option last time round, this year’s Delhi Auto …

Bailing out the king?

By now, you must have all heard and read about the fiasco with a big Indian airline owned by one of the most ‘enigmatic’ businessmen …

Land Ahoy!

Hello, dear Indian entrepreneurs. How is it hanging today? Any orders come through? Any got cancelled? Is that licensing still six bribes away? Is that …