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Detailed stories on technology startups, business and economic current affairs.
Detailed stories on technology startups, business and economic current affairs.
Editor's note: The Tata group, after missing out on India’s startup action for a good decade, is finally making up for lost time. (Just to be clear, my statement should not be confused with Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the group, who personally has had a fairly busy angel investment run.) This past week, Tata Digital announced that it is acquiring a majority stake in online healthcare marketplace 1mg. From Tata Digital: The investment in 1MG is in line with the Tata group’s vision of creating a digital ecosystem that addresses consumer needs across categories in a unified manner. E-pharmacy, e-diagnostics, and teleconsultation are critical segments in this ecosystem and have been among the fastest-growing segments in this space, as this sector enabled access to healthcare through the pandemic. The overall market is around $1bn and expected to grow at ~50% CAGR driven by increased health awareness among consumers and greater convenience. This category will form a key element of the Tata Digital ecosystem offering. 1mg is Tata Digital’s second startup investment in the last week. The company also invested $75 million …
Editor's note: The Tata group, after missing out on India’s startup action for a good decade, is finally making up for lost time. (Just to be clear, my statement should not be confused with Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the group, who personally has had a fairly busy angel investment run.) This past week, Tata Digital announced that it is acquiring a majority stake in online healthcare marketplace 1mg. From Tata Digital: The investment in 1MG is in line with the Tata group’s vision of creating a digital ecosystem that addresses consumer needs across categories in a unified manner. E-pharmacy, e-diagnostics, and teleconsultation are critical segments in this ecosystem and have been among the fastest-growing segments in this space, as this sector enabled access to healthcare through the pandemic. The overall market is around $1bn and expected to grow at ~50% CAGR driven by increased health awareness among consumers and greater convenience. This category will form a key element of the Tata Digital ecosystem offering. 1mg is Tata Digital’s second startup investment in the last week. The company also invested $75 million …
The FMCG major acquired the maker of Ching’s Secret to make the most of its high margins, but things didn’t go to plan. Two years and a few lessons later, TCPL is trying to change that.
The Tata Group’s silence and absence from Ahmedabad on the first anniversary of India’s worst air disaster risks putting a dent in its much-vaunted value system.
FY26 numbers show that Airtel is stealing a march on its larger rival on most counts and is unrelenting in its ambition, casting a cloud on Jio’s valuation.
The FMCG major acquired the maker of Ching’s Secret to make the most of its high margins, but things didn’t go to plan. Two years and a few lessons later, TCPL is trying to change that.
The Tata Group’s silence and absence from Ahmedabad on the first anniversary of India’s worst air disaster risks putting a dent in its much-vaunted value system.
FY26 numbers show that Airtel is stealing a march on its larger rival on most counts and is unrelenting in its ambition, casting a cloud on Jio’s valuation.
