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Over $150 billion invested in Indian startups in last 10 years

Over the past decade, Indian startups and emerging enterprises have attracted more than $150 billion in private investment, spanning venture capital, private equity, and growth funding, placing India among the largest startup investment destinations globally.

LIC’s new business premium up 35 pc to Rs 19,309 crore in Aug

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India saw a 35.1 per cent surge in its new business premium for the month of August to Rs 19,309.10 crore, from Rs 14,292.53 crore in the same month last year, showed data by the Life Insurance Council on Monday.

Harris unveils ‘ambitious’ plan to boost small businesses

US Vice-President Kamala Harris on Wednesday unveiled an "ambitious" plan to boost small businesses through tax deductions, low and no interest loans, investments and fairer tax codes, which together, she said, will make 25 million new applications by the end of her first term.