ARUN SARIN BEING CONSIDERED FOR YAHOO TOP JOB

The former chief executive of Vodafone Group Plc, Arun Sarin, is among those being considered by board members at Yahoo Inc to take the top job at the internet firm.

The Economic Times

VC funding set to be billion dollar baby in 2008

The year 2008 is slated to be an interesting year for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists alike. With a mobile subscriber population of over 200 million and a growing internet penetration base, growing middle class and over 70 million TV and satellite homes, entrepreneurs are coming up with innovative ideas and VCs are not stopping short of funding them.

The Economic Times
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
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E-commerce transactions to reach $100 bn

E-commerce transactions in India are expected to reach USD 100 billion in the year 2008 as Companies increase use of Internet to cut costs and improve speed and efficiency.

The Financial Express
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/
Ecommerce-transactions-to-reach-100-bn/255795/

India could attract $20 bn investment in 2008

The year 2007 is clearly the year that saw the rise of private equity funds. According to those tracking the industry, $13 billion (which is approximately Rs 55,000 crore) was invested in Indian markets in 2007. Simply put, a relatively new segment of investors have entered the scene and have pumped in Rs 55,000 crore into Indian companies. Ask any investment banker, and he will call the year 2007 a watershed year as all mandates for fund raising were completed and he is on track to receive a hefty bonus.

The Economic Times
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Market_Analysis/
Experts_forecast_20_bn_investment_in_2008/
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