Latest Articles in demonetization
1.2 Billion Reasons Demonetization Makes Sense
Demonetization, in the final analysis, is not really about demonetization. It is the willingness to accept the dire straits we are in, and showing that we are prepared to now do whatever it takes to catch up with the rest of the world.
Read MoreDemonetization Likely Made India’s Data Centre Business the Second Biggest in APAC
It will likely touch $4.5B by 2018; demonetization had an adverse effect on many businesses, but for data center players, business has been good with demand still outstripping supply.
Read MoreDemonetization: A Vice or a Virtue For Startups in India
This study aims to make an assessment of the impact of demonetization on the start-up and SME sector in India.
Read MoreGDP says it All - Who Bore the Brunt of Demonetization?
It in effect means only 10 percent of India’s population controls all resources. So much for Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas
Read MoreHow I Lived Completely Cashless for 50 Days (Comfortably)
For parking lots, I chose to go for the one slightly farther away (to get digital acceptance) than the immediate one. Or in some cases, just parking in open areas where there are no charges (Trust me, there are a lot more places in all cities than people imagine)
Read More9 Questions For Hyderabad Angel, Viiveck Verma
He feels some angel investors will be cautious post demonetisation. Viiveck Verma is cofounder of Anaptyxi People Consult; co-organizer of TEDxHyderabad, and board member of Hyderabad Angels. He also invests on his own in startups that catch his eye. He is looking to fund 8 to10 startups before 2017 ends.
Read MoreDemonetization – What Can We do to Build on It?
The Government has understood that there is need for acceleration towards electronic transactions and are already trying to incentivize the same.
Read MoreAfter Effects of Demonetization – What It Means for the Indian Economy
Though there is a unanimous agreement that the execution and preparedness for the demonetization process could have been much better, one has to accept that the PM had given an opportunity to prepare for this eventuality and laid out a road map including the announcement of the Jan Dhan Yojana scheme and the Income Declaration Scheme.
Read MoreSnapdeal Now Delivers Cash at Your Doorstep
The service is a goodwill gesture by Snapdeal to allow users to easily access cash without having to queue up at their bank or at the ATMs. Snapdeal will be using the cash that it receives through Cash on Delivery (CoD) to operate this facility.
Read MoreDemonetization: Completing the Financial Inclusion
Speaking about technology infrastructure, the ubiquitous presence of mobile phones has often been talked about. The mobile phones apart from acting as delivery mechanism for financial services (m-pesa in Kenya being a case in point) can also act as tools for identification (otp based verification being a case in point).
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