Paytm Announces Expansion Of Credit Distribution Business To Include Large Ticket Personal And Merchant Loans
Paytm, India’s leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company, will now expand its credit distribution business to offer higher-value personal and merchant loans to lower-risk and high credit-worthy customers, partnering with large banks and NBFCs, the
company said in a business update.December 06, 2023
The Architect Of Indian Paparazzi
Recently on his birthday, all the major Instagram photographers like viral Bhayani, Manav Mangalani, Yogen shah and Varinder Chawla collectively thanked Prabhat Choudhary, the founder of India’s biggest entertainment public relations agency Spice PR for his contribution in building Indian paparazzi on social media. Prabhat is perhaps the most sought-after media strategist in Indian entertainment, and top celebrities of Bollywood and Tollywood are his clients. Here is the edited excerpt from his interview with Outlook Business
Outlook Business - December 05, 2023
Bring The Large Language Model To Data Not Vice Versa
Enterprises should not consider embracing GenAI or LLM just because it is the coolest and the most hyped technology, but because it solves a business problem and creates opportunities
Vinita Bhatia - December 02, 2023
Ashwini Vaishnaw: A Place for the Chip
Union electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s entry into the Narendra Modi cabinet within two years of joining politics was seen with scepticism. However, with his background in civil service and business, the tech-savvy minister has emerged as Modi’s Man Friday when it comes to working for India’s semiconductor ambitions
Abdul Haleem Sherif - December 01, 2023
When A Celebrity Shifts Gears
For actress Kriti Sanon, 2023 has been a year of accomplishments. She won her first National Film Award for best actress for Mimi. She also launched two new ventures—skincare brand Hyphen and production company Blue Butterfly Films—and has been pouring her heart and mind into both. In an interview with Outlook Business, Sanon talks about her growth as an actor, deep commitment to her companies and future plans
Outlook Business - December 01, 2023
It Is Never too Early to Pay Attention to Unit Economics: Kunal Bahl
A business conceived at launch with negative economics accepted as fait accompli will struggle to reach profitability
Kunal Bahl - October 31, 2023
The Start-Up World between IITs and IIMs: Prateek Maheshwari
Start-ups excel when they have doers, but businesses need to balance that with enablers who can play a synchronised symphony of talents
Prateek Maheshwari - October 31, 2023
Our Start-Ups will Navigate through Global Challenges: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
As a minister of state holding the dual portfolio of the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar holds a vantage point in viewing the rise of tech-enabled start-ups in India. In an interview with Outlook Business, he delves into the dynamic growth journey of India’s innovation ecosystem and the pivotal role that the Central government is playing in shaping its trajectory. Edited excerpts:
Abdul Haleem Sherif - October 31, 2023
Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: Star States
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Haryana top the list of states and Union territories in the Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023 rankings. Their biggest strengths are funding and investment opportunities and business environment, key factors that attract entrepreneurs and investors
October 31, 2023
Start-Ups Rank High in States’ Scheme of Things
The start-up sector has contributed significantly to the growth of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and other states that recognised the potential of innovative offerings early on. The rise of digital payment platforms, inflow of foreign direct investment, tax benefits and incentives, business-friendly policies, etc. have been major drivers of growth of this sector
October 31, 2023
