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Detailed stories on technology startups, business and economic current affairs.
The missing pieces in Paytm’s story, its business metrics and its impending IPO.

A couple of weeks ago, Bloomberg reported that One97 Communications, or Paytm, is planning a $3 billion public listing later this year.
The startup, backed by investors including Berkshire Hathaway Inc., SoftBank Group Corp. and Ant Group Co., plans to list in India around November and its offering could coincide with the Diwali festival season, said the person, asking not to be named because the details are private. Paytm, formally called One97 Communications Ltd., is targeting a valuation of around $25 billion to $30 billion. If successful, Paytm’s initial share sale would surpass Coal India Ltd.’s offering, which raised more …
The region seems to be hyper-focused on boosting investor confidence in different markets; PIF’s new loan.
A new partnership between the two investment giants; Dubai Investments Park opens for subscription; and fears of war, once again.
A local fintech deal to consolidate operations, feedback on Saudi Arabia’s proposed IPO rules, and Ras Al Khaimah’s casino economy.