Data Protection Bill moots power to Govt to get info from entities, Board

The data protection bill introduced in Parliament on Thursday enables Government “to call for information” from data protection board, data collecting entities or intermediary, and safeguards the Centre from legal proceedings for “action taken in good faith” under the provisions of the legislation. After two or more instances of norm violation by a… Continue reading Data Protection Bill moots power to Govt to get info from entities, Board

Govt recognises 98,119 entities as startups as on Apr 30: MoS Comm in LS

The government has recognised as many as 98,119 entities as startups as on April 30 this year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. These startups are eligible for availing incentives, including tax benefits under the Startup India scheme. Schemes like Fund of Funds for Startups, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and Credit Guarantee… Continue reading Govt recognises 98,119 entities as startups as on Apr 30: MoS Comm in LS

Two entities buy footwear co Campus Activewear shares worth Rs 124 crore

Societe Generale and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company on Wednesday bought shares of athleisure footwear company Campus Activewear for Rs 124 crore through open market transactions. According to the bulk deal data available with the NSE and BSE, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance acquired 25 lakh shares and Societe Generale bought more than 17.14… Continue reading Two entities buy footwear co Campus Activewear shares worth Rs 124 crore