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Adda247 acquires CA test preparation firm Ekagrata Eduserv
Adda247 said in a statement, “This acquisition is expected to significantly expand Adda247’s user base, which currently has 40 million monthly users.” The company did not disclose the financial details of the deal. Adda247 provides courses in 12 regional languages and plans to extend its reach to two-three more states and languages this year.
Who is Rishi Shah: The man who defrauded Goldman Sachs, Google of $1 billion
Rishi Shah, co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for orchestrating a $1 billion fraud scheme involving his healthcare advertising startup. The case has impacted major investors and drawn attention to corporate accountability.
How Indian-American businessman duped Goldman Sachs of Rs 8,300 crore
Rishi Shah, co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for his role in a $1 billion fraud scheme involving high-profile investors like Goldman Sachs and Google's parent company, Alphabet. The scheme, which included inflating advertising inventory and deceiving investors and clients, was uncovered in 2017. Shah's extravagant lifestyle, funded by fraudulent activities, included private jets and yachts. His sentencing marks the conclusion of one of the largest corporate fraud cases in recent history, highlighting the consequences of deceptive business practices.
Google buys stake in Taiwan solar power firm owned by BlackRock
Investing in New Green Power in Taiwan, I drive sustainable energy solutions for manufacturers, reducing Scope 3 emissions. This aligns with my commitment to carbon-free operations and environmental sustainability, supporting solar capacity growth in the region.
AI deals between Microsoft and OpenAI, Google and Samsung, in EU crosshairs
European Commission assesses tech partnerships for merger control compliance, focusing on potential market concentration effects. Regulators worldwide scrutinize Big Tech's dominance in AI, raising concerns about access for smaller developers. Vestager leads investigations into exclusive clauses and talent acquisitions, aiming to prevent monopolistic practices and promote fair competition.
Ecom Express’ rights issue; Google Cloud chief interview
Ecom Express is planning a $170 million rights issue led by existing investors. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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Google Cloud’s AI push is winning clients: Thomas Kurian
Google Cloud chief sees tech infra that govt wants to put together as an opportunity to work closely with India. He says so many Indian entrepreneurs are aspiring to build the next Google... ‘we are super supportive of it’.
ByteDance plans $2.1 billion investment in Malaysia for AI, minister says
As part of the deal, the latest in a number of global tech companies expanding into Southeast Asia, ByteDance will also expand its data centre facilities in Malaysia's Johor state through an additional 1.5 billion ringgit investment, Investment, Trade And Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said.
Deal activity dips 3 pc to USD 5 bn in May
Deal activity in May dropped by 3% to $5.023 billion. Mergers and acquisitions fell by 58%, but private equity deals rose by 49%. Largest deals include Google's $350 million investment in Flipkart and Manipal Health's majority acquisition of Medica Synergie.
US, Indo-Pacific partners holding talks in Singapore on clean energy
The U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework ministerial meeting in Singapore includes major firms joining a 'Clean Economy' investor forum to boost infrastructure and climate investments.
Google says tech infrastructure investment in Singapore reaches $5 billion
The company said its data centres in Singapore employ over 500 people and are used to power services such as Google Search and Maps.
Sebi launches Saa₹thi 2.0 mobile app on personal finance
The updated Saa₹thi app comes with an user-friendly interface. Its comprehensive tools are aimed at simplifying complex financial concepts. It has financial calculators, modules that introduce and explain KYC procedures, mutual funds, ETFs, buying and selling shares on stock exchanges, investor grievances redressal mechanism, and the Online Dispute Resolution platform
Google's AI search leaves publishers scrambling
The New York Times article discusses concerns from publishing executives like Frank Pine regarding Google's AI-generated summaries, emphasizing the impact on traffic and the need for direct reader relationships to reduce reliance on search engines.
Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world's second-most valuable company at $2.68 trillion
Nvidia could soon surpass Apple to become the world's second-most valuable company, benefitting from the surge in adoption of AI applications. Nvidia's high-end chips power virtually all AI applications, propelling its stock value to $2.68 trillion.
Sovereign ratings is for state; at the margins for markets
Sovereign ratings, a product of the pre-depression era when analysts were a rarity and communication was expensive, are turning into dinner-table conversations rather than driving investment decisions.
Singapore to invest $222 million to boost quantum computing capability
Singapore to invest $222 million in a new national quantum computing strategy, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at the Asia Tech x Singapore Summit. The investment will focus on building capabilities in quantum processors over five years.
Google to invest $2 billion in data centre and cloud services in Malaysia
Google announces $2 billion investment in Malaysia for its first data centre and cloud region, supporting the country's digital ambitions and AI capabilities to enhance local industry and global competitiveness.
AI search goes awry for Google
The incorrect answers in the feature called AI Overview have undermined trust in a search engine that more than 2 billion people turn to for authoritative information.
Stock market fraud via WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram: Two investors lost over Rs 3 crore; how to identify scam and protect yourself
Stock market scams via WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook or Instagram: Two investors lost over Rs 3 crore in separate scams, highlighting a concerning trend. Fraudsters lure victims via social media with promises of high returns. They use fake profiles, apps, and WhatsApp groups to build trust before blocking withdrawals. Beware social media stock tips promising high returns. It's a scam! Learn how to identify fraudsters and protect yourself. Read for modus operandi and red flags here.
Google invests $350 million in Flipkart as part of nearly $1 billion funding round
Flipkart secures $1 billion funding with investments from Google and Walmart. Walmart, which holds an 85% stake, invested $600 million in the round. Valued at $35-36 billion, Flipkart plans to expand with Google's cloud collaboration.
Google’s $350-million Flipkart bet; Canva CEO interview
Ecommerce major Flipkart has closed its nearly $1-billion funding round with Google coming on board. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Google picks southern Indian state for smartphone production
Google is set to invest billions in Tamil Nadu, India to produce smartphones and drones. The move follows a trend of tech companies, like Apple, shifting production from China. The state aims to boost advanced manufacturing, with Google's decision contributing to its transformation. This shift benefits India's economy and aligns with Prime Minister Modi's incentives to attract electronics manufacturers.
Amazon to invest 15.7 billion euros in Spain
Amazon's cloud computing division AWS will invest 15.7 billion euros ($17 billion) to expand its data centres in Spain's Aragon region through to 2033, the US tech giant said Wednesday. Amazon in 2021 had planned to invest 2.5 billion euros in Aragon, where it has three data centres.
Google invests 1 billion euros in Finnish data centre to drive AI growth
In recent years, many data centres have been located in the Nordic countries because of the region's cooler climate, tax breaks and abundant availability of renewable power.
The crypto market Is developing rapidly, okens poised for massive rally
It's clear that SingularityNET, Starknet, Aptos and Cosmos are all experiencing bullish trends, yet KangaMoon (KANG) stands out as a project which can experience the most significant price breakout due to its entry into the rapidly expanding P2E market. Its user-base of over 20,000 users also positions it as a strong contender in the altcoin space, and these aspects make it an attractive option for investors seeking to diversify their crypto portfolios further.
Draft digital competition bill will make business untenable: IAMAI
Ex-ante regimes tell businesses precisely how to behave, or what to do. Under the current ex-post regime of the Competition Act, companies are only required to ensure that their conduct in the market is not anti-competitive. An overlapping ex-ante regime proposed under the digital competition Bill will force tech companies to comply with parallel legislation and undertake measures for additional compliance, the IAMAI said.
Go Digit IPO opens; quick commerce boost for FMCG firms
Go Digit General Insurance launched its Rs 2,615 crore initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday. More details on this in today's ETtech Top 5.
Tech giants start to treat SE Asia like next big thing
Southeast Asia transforms into a tech hub, attracting major investments from global tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. The region's young population drives growth in video streaming, online shopping, and AI, positioning it as a key player in the tech industry.
Google invests $640 million in new data centre in Netherlands
Since 2014, Google has invested more than 3.8 billion in data centres and related digital infrastructure in the Netherlands.
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