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The 60 plus age group is growing in number – from 8 per cent of the total population in 2001 to 10 per cent in 2011, and is further projected to reach 19 per cent by 2041, according to a CII report about the senior citizen category in India.

Sumit Maniyar of Rupeek Fintech, a gold-backed online lending platform, has raised a total of $41 million so far. The company is in talks to raise more funds and an announcement is expected early next year

Real estate sector may be in the doldrums but proptech offers a ray of sunshine

Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart, H and M and more are offering Black Friday sale in India. But what exactly, is Black Friday?

Lok Sabha passed The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019 on Wednesday. Once Rajya Sabha passes the bill, it will become a law.

According to Google's quarterly Threat Analysis Group (TAG) release for September, more than 12,000 people have been targeted worldwide by various governments

According to Menstrual Hygiene Alliance of India (MHAI), there are around 12.3 billion disposable sanitary napkins to be discarded each year. Most of them are non-biodegradable.

AI, machine learning and cloud computing have made HR management much easier, quicker and efficient

The future of work is marked by the adoption of innovative and disruptive technologies such as AI, 3D printing, IoT, and cognitive computing, says report

A startup may require to raise various rounds of funding to establish and expand its business. In this article, we introduce you to different stages of funding.

Startups selling mattresses are reducing selling prices by eliminating or significantly reducing shop retail. These new-age companies are betting on technology and superior quality with competitive pricing to make a mark for themselves

Emoha Elder Care, anchored by Lumis Partners, is using technology to provide seamless elder care experience

These are the latest news developments in the business world that you must know about.

Due to air pollution, 30,000 people die in Delhi every year of which 14,800 are premature deaths. It is estimated that at least 10 years of life span is reduced of every Delhiite because of the air they breathe.

From India appealing against the WTO ruling on export subsidies to New Delhi becoming the 9th fastest-growing prime residential market in the world, here is the weekly wrap up for you.

For Samir Kumar, Partner at Inventus Capital, investment in the technology sector has yielded best returns.

Vinay Singh, partner at Fireside Ventures, says a VC can play a role of a devil's advocate for the betterment of any start-up

Navin Honagudi, partner at Kae Capital, says it is hardest to raise money at the early stages.

The Supreme Court's decision on adjusted gross revenue will lead to INR 92,000 crore blow for telecom companies.

According to Dhianu Das of Alfa Ventures, over 70 per cent of the companies that are successful get acquired

Manish Singhal, founding partner, Pi Ventures, hopes the fund will play a significant role in bringing about a disruption using artificial intelligence

Samir Modi, Founder and CEO, Colorbar, says his office is the most comforting and rejuvenating space for him in the entire world. When Modi is jet-lagged from his travel and cannot sleep, you would find him in his office at 2 am working and relaxing.

Gone are the days when pets were restricted to the backyards of homes. With increase in urbanization, disposable income and growing awareness about animal rights, pet-parents are now a growing tribe. This opportunity has propelled start-ups in the pet sector to come up with different services and solutions to meet the needs of your four-legged friend.

Sreevathsa Prabhakar, founder and CEO of Servify, shares his story of making a 'not-so-cool' business successful. Prabhakar divulges how he made his 'operationally intense' business commercially successful and won the trust of investors.

Cheaper smart phones and data rates has led to deeper internet penetration and adoption. Fintech apps are aiming at tier-II and tier-III cities as well.

Fancy munching on a slightly indulgent snack rather than a packet of crisps? ASAP Granola bars by WIMWI Foods marries the salubrious and the savoury, making it an ideal snack for on-the-go. Recently, WIMWI Foods raised funding from Parle, cementing its position as a rising FMCG player.

Despite the rise in awareness about climate change and its hazardous long-term impact on the planet, the move towards eco-friendly features in offices is slow, according to a study by Savoy Stewart.

The young entrepreneur credits reading for making her more attentive, focused and patient in life.

Homeopathy is an ancient medical practice that was founded in 1796 by Samuel Hahnemann in Germany.

India is home to the largest motorized two-wheeler commuters, with more than 37 million riders.