Startups trim team size to woo investors

Mumbai: The less, the merrier – that’s the mantra in the startup and venture capital space, where there’s an increasing shift towards building smaller teams. More investors are now also considering the size of a startup’s team while weighing potential funding – it is not a big determining factor yet, but at least it is…

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IPO-bound Arcil eyes retail loans as corp NPAs dry up

Mumbai: The country’s oldest bad loan company, IPO-bound Arcil (Asset Reconstruction Company of India) , gives an insight into the future of loan recovery for retail loans in its offer document filed with Sebi.The company has said it is setting up a digital platform that will allow defaulting retail borrowers to submit settlement offers and…

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Edible oil regulation: Government tightens norms; monthly reporting, factory checks made mandatory

The Centre has notified a new regulatory framework for India’s edible oil industry, aiming to increase transparency, prevent supply disruptions, and ensure fair prices for consumers. The Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, 2025, notified on August 1 by the ministry of consumer affairs, amends the existing 2011 Order under Section 3…

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Donald Trump tariffs: US advisor rules out talks; says rates are ‘pretty much set’

US President Donald Trump’s trade advisor Jamieson Greer has said the new American tariff rates are “pretty much set” with limited scope for negotiation, defending the Trump administration’s latest round of levies, including harsh duties on Brazil.In a pre-recorded interview aired on CBS’s Face the Nation on Sunday, US trade representative Greer said the rates…

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India buying Russian oil an ‘irritant’ for Trump administration! How much crude does India get from Russia & will it stop after US penalty warning? Top 10 points

Trump administration officials have said that India buying oil from Russia is an ‘irritant’ for the US. (AI image) India is faced with the prospect of an additional penalty from the Donald Trump administration for its procurement of oil and defence equipment from Russia. While announcing a 25% tariff rate for India this week, Trump…

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