About Shipra Singh
Now a freelance journalist, ealier steered the Wealth section on the Entrepreneur website, covering everything finance. Previously a personal finance reporter at The Economic Times and Outlook Money.
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Cryptocurrency
Will India Lose More Than Gain From a Crypto Ban?
While it is still to be seen in what way, if at all, the digital tokens will be banned, stakeholders are on tenterhooks given it may wipe away the entire industry in the country, thriving in rest of the world
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency Bill Suggesting a Possible Ban to Be Introduced Soon
An inter-ministerial committee (IMC), which was constituted to study the issues and propose specific actions related to cryptocurrencies, has recommended in its report that except any virtual currencies issued by the government, all private cryptocurrencies will be prohibited in the country, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha
UNION BUDGET 2021
Fintech Hub at GIFT City, INR 1,500 Cr for Digital Payments
While tabling the Budget on Monday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced setting up of a 'world-class' fintech hub at GIFT City in a bid to bolster innovation in the fintech industry
UNION BUDGET 2021
Budget 2021: Cheer for Senior Citizens, PF Contributors to be Hit
The interest income on PF contributions above INR 2.5 lakh per annum will now be taxed at the normal rates
UNION BUDGET 2021
FDI Cap for Insurance Increased To 74%; IPO for LIC; 2 PSBs & 1 GIC To See Disinvestment
FDI Cap for Insurance Increased To 74%; IPO for LIC; 2 PSBs & 1 GIC To See Disinvestment
UNION BUDGET 2021
FDI Cap for Insurance Increased To 74%; IPO for LIC; 2 PSBs & 1 GIC To See Disinvestment
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced a divestment target of INR 1.75 lakh crore for FY22
UNION BUDGET 2021
Fintechs Want Better Fund Flow, Lower GST and Regulations in Cryptos
The financial technology space is expecting a differentiated treatment in the upcoming Budget
35Under35
Creating Sustainable Livelihoods for Rural Artisans
The idea behind Lal10 is to use the vast untapped potential across rural communities and organize it with technology and innovative business models while also empowering rural artisans to become micro-entrepreneurs
EdTech Startup
Bridging Skill Gap
NavGurukul offers training in vernacular languages through its e-learning platform SARAL to solve the language barrier that often keeps higher education out of reach of children from low income groups
35Under35
Revolutionising Access to Instant and Secure Data
Hasura has raised a total of $36.5 million in external funding from some of the marquee investors like Lightspeed Ventures and Nexus Venture Partners
35Under35
Stirring The Status Quo In Wealth Management
The idea behind True Beacon is to inspire more accountability in the wealth management space
Entrepreneurs
Driving Cryptocurrency Adoption
The company claims to process the daily trading volume of about $15 million and has a user base of over 200,000 investors and traders
Entrepreneurs
Solving the Li-ion Battery Waste Menace
Delhi-headquartered Ziptrax clocked INR 35 lakh revenue in FY2019-20
Entrepreneurs
Streamlining E-Commerce Logistics
The Delhi-headquartered company claims to be month-on-month profitable with the current ARR (annual recurring revenue) of INR 120 crore
35Under35
The Serial Fintech Entrepreneur
The company is adding about 50,000 SMEs every month, as per Achuthan, and aims to on-board close to 2 million users by mid-2021