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India Launches Antitrust Probe into Google’s App Store Billing Practices

India’s antitrust regulator has ordered an investigation into Alphabet’s Google amid a dispute with some Indian developers over its in-app billing system, saying the U.S. tech giant implemented its policies in an “unfair” and “discriminatory manner.” The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in an order on Friday that Google appears to have violated several provisions […]

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ADIA Explores Strategic Investment Opportunity in India’s Pocket FM

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADIA is in talks to back Pocket FM in a large new round of funding, two sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, as the Indian audio-storytelling platform makes deeper inroads in the U.S. The talks for the new round, which have been ongoing for more than a month, follow […]

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India’s Reduced Import Taxes on EVs Pave the Way for Tesla’s Market Entry

India will lower import taxes on certain electric vehicles for companies committing to invest at least $500 million and setting up a local manufacturing facility within three years, a policy shift that could potentially bolster Tesla’s plans to enter the South Asian market. Companies must invest a minimum of $500 million in the country and […]

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Efficient Strategies for Streamlining the IPO Process While Keeping Investors Happy

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Equity turns 7 years old this week, so in honor of its birthday, drop us a review? More reviews helps more folks discover the show, and […]

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