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Hungary to relaunch Golden Visa as Guest Investor Program on July 1
Hungary relaunches its Golden Visa Program as the Guest Investor Program (GIP) for non-EU/EEA nationals, offering residency through real estate investments or donations. The program grants visa-free travel across the EU and extends permits to family members. Hungary's new immigration law introduces changes and delays in implementation.
Indian origin hotel investors increasing in overseas markets
Accor opened Raffles London at The OWO, London’s most expensive hotel owned by the Hinduja Group, expressing gratitude to the Hindujas for the partnership.
Indian businesses brainstorm on diverse sectors including digital tech & aerospace at Choose France Summit
The 7th Choose France Summit in Paris featured a dedicated France-India roundtable where TCS announced a Global AI Center of Excellence. The event highlighted the India-France strategic partnership and the upcoming Indo-French Year of Innovation to enhance bilateral ties.
Tashkent Investment Forum next week woos Indian investors
TIIF is one of the significant events not only for the Uzbekistan but also for the region. Its program traditionally includes a plenary session at the head of state level, over 50 expert discussion meetings, including panel sessions, round tables, and B2B negotiations.
The Circle: Founders Club concludes 'The Water Challenge' accelerator program
The Circle Founders Club is a business accelerator to help scale up growth-stage startups through focused mentoring, funding support and key business collaborations.
Third Tashkent International Investment Forum in May beckons Indian investors
Uzbekistan is set to host the third Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-III) on May 2-3 to boost foreign investments in the Central Asian nation. The event expects Indian investors to participate amid growing ties. TIIF traditionally includes a plenary session, expert discussion meetings, and B2B negotiations.
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Jammin' in Jamnagar: Business, tech elite to descend for the wedding of Anant Ambani & Radhika Merchant
The list of international guests expected to attend the pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar in early March reads like a veritable who's who of the global business elite. It includes Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Blackstone chairman Stephen Schwarzman, Disney CEO Bob Iger, Ivanka Trump and many more.
PM Modi to launch 14000 projects at fourth ground-breaking ceremony of UPGIS 2023 today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch 14,000 projects in Uttar Pradesh, worth over Rs 10 lakh crore, at the fourth ground-breaking ceremony of the UP Global Investors Summit 2023. The event will include the foundation stone laying of the Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal district, which is being constructed by the Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust. The ceremony will be attended by various dignitaries, including saints and religious leaders. The projects span sectors like Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, IT, Food Processing, Housing, Hospitality, and Education.
Sebi slaps Rs 7.4-crore fine on 5 Zee Business guest experts, 10 others
The fine was slapped for unlawful trades done by some of them based on the recommendations given by the experts when they appeared on Zee Business news channel between February and December 2022.
Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan say buy the dip after treasury rout
Morgan Stanley sees scope for a rebound in Treasuries on expectations data in the coming weeks may surprise to the downside. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is suggesting investors buy five-year notes as yields have already climbed to levels last seen in December, though it warned that markets are still too aggressive in pricing for an early start to central bank interest-rate cuts.
Silicon Valley investor Chamath Palihapitiya announces incubator for enterprise software startups
Palihapitiya, who runs Silicon Valley-based venture fund Social Capital, further explained that 8090 will use artificial intelligence (AI) and offshoring to keep costs low and development times short.
Uttarakhand gears up for prosperity: Global Investors Summit inaugurated by PM Modi
This year the state government has set a target of 100 percent grounding. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch grounding of projects worth ₹44000 crore during the inaugural session of the Global Investor Committee.
26/11 Mumbai carnage: Investor Ajay Bagga recalls how he & his wife faced death 5 times and escaped Taj Hotel amidst attacks
Several prominent tourist places such as the Taj and Oberoi hotels, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Nariman House, and the Leopold Cafe were ransacked by terrorists.
Hungary announces 'guest-investor program' six years after shutting its Golden Visa
The “guest-investor program” allows those who invest at least €250,000 ($271,000) in local property funds or €500,000 in Hungarian real estate the right to apply for a 10-year, renewable residency permit in Hungary, according to legislation filed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government.
Manchester United Icon Gary Neville, Fashion Mogul Emma Grede to appear as guest investors on Dragons' Den
Former Manchester United player Gary Neville and fashion entrepreneur Emma Grede will be the first-ever guest investors on the 21st series of Dragons' Den. They will join the panel of seasoned Dragons to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the opportunity to pitch their ideas. The exact airing date for the 2024 season has not been announced, but viewers can expect an engaging mix of expertise and business advice from the new guest Dragons.
"Earlier, foreign investors were threatened...," PM Modi recalls 20-year journey of Vibrant Gujarat Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the initial challenges faced by the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, stating that the central government at the time refused to cooperate and tried to degrade the state's image. However, despite these obstacles, foreign investors still came to Gujarat.
ET Startup Awards 2023: Winners to be Felicitated on October 7
The ninth edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) will be held on Saturday, October 7, in Bengaluru to honour this year's winners across eight categories in what will be a star-studded gathering of the who's who of India's new economy.
Demand rising for PG accommodations in India, especially double-triple sharing: Study
The demand for paying guest (PG) accommodations in India is growing rapidly, driven by factors such as educational institutions and job opportunities. According to a report by MagicBricks, the National Capital Region (NCR) and Bengaluru are the top locations for PG rentals. The report also highlights a rising interest in double and triple-sharing PGs, with 68% of tenants preferring such arrangements.
Crib targets Rs 6.5 crore ARR from SaaS offerings in FY 23-24
Crib's app serves prospective tenants in finding suitable rental options and assists existing tenants in rent payments, issue reporting, and other operational matters.
De-licious insider scoop: These unicorn founders reveal the real investor-founder dynamic at Bertelsmann’s Brunch Labs
In the future episodes, Brunch Labs is prepared to showcase the outstanding connections that BII has made with founders over the past ten years. For those of you interested in learning more about the startup world, keep an eye on this space to learn in-depth details about India's thriving startup ecosystem and keep up with its most recent advancements.
Junk bonds and market cycles: Lessons for today's investors
The legacy of Michael Milken and his junk bonds continues to persist with today's US junk loan market standing at $1.4tn. The HYB market is currently experiencing a high default rate at 6%, coinciding with a surge of the Indian equity market with over 30% of listed companies experiencing gains of over 30% in just three months. Central bank's synchronised interest rate hikes can lead to the uncovering of hidden excesses, just as it did when interest rates reached 5% in 2005 before the Global Financial Crisis emerged. As investors, it is essential to remain aware of potential risks during market cycles.
G20 on guest list, hotels serve up tariff hikes
Business opportunities created by India's G20 presidency have added to demand, with increased advance bookings in cities that will host meetings, said Nikhil Sharma, Eurasia regional director at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. "Recently, one of the key markets, Bengaluru, was sold out; others are witnessing a surge in tariff rates," he said.
UP investor summit: Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in UP in 4 years, Mukesh Ambani says
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Friday announced Rs 75,000 crore investment over the next four years in expanding the telecom network, including roll out of 5G services, retail and new energy business in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at the UP Investor Summit, he said his group's telecom arm Jio will roll out 5G services across the state by December 2023.
More cheetahs to arrive in Kuno, tourist safari to be allowed from Feb: CM Chouhan
Eight cheetahs from Namibia were released into the park in September last year as part of an ambitious project to revive the extinct cheetah population in the country.
Bidens entertain more than 330 guests at first state dinner
There were kisses all around as the Bidens stepped out on the North Portico to welcome the Macrons - Jill Biden in an off-the-shoulder navy Oscar de la Renta gown, Brigitte Macron in a high-necked ivory one by Louis Vuitton.
ET Startup Awards 2022: Union ministers, Karnataka CM key guests at awards night
The star-studded event in Bengaluru, which will also play host to a galaxy of business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers marks the eighth edition of the country’s most coveted awards for entrepreneurial excellence.
Union ministers, K’taka CM key guests at ETSA event; Zomato nearly halves Q2 net loss
The star-studded event in Bengaluru, which will also play host to a galaxy of business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and policy makers, marks the eighth edition of the country’s most coveted awards for entrepreneurial excellence.
Starbucks co-founder dines at Bengaluru's famous restaurant, enjoys filter coffee & masala dosa
Starbucks co-founder Zev Siegl visited Bengaluru's iconic and heritage restaurant Vidyarthi Bhavan on the sidelines of the Global Investors' Meet and cherished the taste of famous masala dosa and filter coffee.
Key union ministers guests of honour at The ET Startup Awards ceremony
Joining the ministers at the event will be Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
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