From the 1980s, when our healthcare system grappled with limited infrastructure and resource constraints, we have made significant strides in expanding access to quality care. Over the last decade, we have laid a robust foundation, bringing modern diagnostics, preventive healthcare, and cutting-edge developments in medical technology to patients across India.

Post-Budget 2025: Experts Share Their Reactions

From the 1980s, when our healthcare system grappled with limited infrastructure and resource constraints, we have made significant strides in expanding access to quality care.

Union Budget 2025 Announcements, Budget 2025 Highlights: Find all the key highlights of the India Union Budget 2025 with all the updates on Income tax slab rates, railways, economic policies, taxation, telecom, infrastructure, employment and key announcements by FM Nirmala Sitharaman.

Union Budget 2025 Highlights & Announcements: Middle class-friendly Budget focuses on consumption boost, no income tax payable up to income of ₹12 lakh in New Tax regime

Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2025-26 tomorrow; Here’s what industry leaders expect from govt


वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण का यह लगातार 8वां बजट होगा. पिछले वर्षों में सरकार द्वारा की गई महत्वपूर्ण आर्थिक सुधारों की घोषणा ने आर्थिक विकास को बल दिया है. आइए अब जानते हैं कि स्टार्टअप इकोसिस्टम के दिग्गज इस बजट से क्या उम्मीदें रखते हैं...

Budget 2025: स्टार्टअप इकोसिस्टम के दिग्गजों को बजट से क्या उम्मीदें?

Since the announcement of National Education Policy in July 2020, higher education has been undergoing rapid transformation. This trend is likely to continue in 2025 as well. The major expectations for 2025 are-

More personalized learning experiences for learners made possible by the blended learning with world class online contents or learning from anywhere. The classrooms will be reimagined wherein the focus will not be on learning theory.

2024 Insights: What to Expect as We Approach 2025’s Key Developments

2024 in Focus: Emerging Trends Shaping the Future of 2025

Since the announcement of National Education Policy in July 2020, higher education has been undergoing rapid transformation. This is likely to continue in 2025 as well. 

2024 Outlook and Trends and Expectations for 2025

Since the announcement of National Education Policy in July 2020, higher education has been undergoing rapid transformation. This trend is likely to continue in 2025 as well. Read the major expectations for 2025.

2024 Outlook: Key Trends and What to Expect in 2025

2024 has emerged as a landmark year for Indian bonds, particularly government securities and high-rated corporate bonds. Strong domestic demand and the rising participation of retail investors have served as significant drivers of growth. The inclusion of Indian Government Bonds (IGBs) in the JPMorgan-EM Bond Index has further bolstered the market, attracting sustained foreign fund inflows.

Indian Bonds in 2024: A Transformative Year

"2024 has turned out to be the year when Indian bonds, especially government securities and high-rated corporate bonds, have come of age..." said Saurav Ghosh, Co-founder, Jiraaf.

India Bonds in 2024: A Transformative Year

Sensex Today, Share Market LIVE Updates December 19: At around 12:16 pm, the S&P BSE Sensex fell 804.10 points or 1 per cent and traded at 79378.10. Likewise, Nifty50 too traded in the negative zone at 23982.95, down 215.90 points or 0.89 per cent.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty crash more than 1% each; ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, RIL top drags

RBI MPC Meeting December 2024, RBI Monetary Policy Committee Live: The 6-member rate-setting panel of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced its decision today. The decision was announced by Governor Shaktikanta Das at 10 AM. This is the last meeting of the RBI MPC of the calendar year.

RBI Monetary Policy 2024, MPC Meeting Highlights: From repo rate, CRR, inflation to GDP and more - Key announcements

Jiraaf, an Accel-backed fixed-income investment platform, is set to be the latest entrant to the burgeoning private credit market in India with the launch of its new fund, a top executive told VCCircle.

Accel-backed Jiraaf set to float maiden performing credit fund

On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget for 2025-26, which is primarily aimed at rejuvenation of the Indian economy, particularly benefiting the middle-class citizens through significant tax relief measures.

India's Union Budget 2025: Tax Cuts And Growth Initiatives Announced

As Budget 2025 approaches, the anticipation surrounding potential tax reforms is palpable. This year’s budget holds particular significance for India’s financial markets, as stakeholders eagerly await signals on economic priorities. With a renewed focus on fostering growth and investment, the proposed tax reforms could have far-reaching implications, particularly for the bond market, a cornerstone of India’s financial infrastructure.

Budget 2025: Will tax reforms boost India's bond market?

Jiraaf, an alternative investment platform, is in talks to raise Rs 85 crore (around $10 million) from existing investors such as Accel and US-based Harmony Partners in its Series C funding round, sources privy to the developments told Indian Startup News (ISN).

ISN Exclusive: Jiraaf, an alternative investment platform, in talks to raise Rs 85 crore from Accel, others

The two factors in the FPI selling that stands out are: one, FPIs continued to buy in the primary market(Rs 9,931 crores) while selling in the cash market through exchanges (Rs 32,351 crores) resulting in a net sell figure of Rs 22,420 crores through 15th in November. Second, FPIs have been selling in the debt market too with the sell figure reaching Rs 4,717 crores through November 15.

FPIs selling in debt market too as Trump trade plays spoilsport

Sensex and Nifty declined on Wednesday amid unabated foreign fund outflows. A spike in retail inflation, which hit a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October, added to the overall subdued investors' sentiment.

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2024 has been a great year for the Indian bond markets. Several major milestones have been achieved—such as the inclusion of Indian bonds in JP Morgan and Bloomberg global bond indexes and S&P upgrading India’s credit rating outlook to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’. Apart from these global factors, the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) decision to reduce the face value of listed bonds is also likely to boost the Indian bond market.

India’s fixed income market underpenetrated': Jiraaf co-founder Vineet Agrawal

While in the broader sense, the overall tariff hike on Indian imports by the US will be 27 per cent, the $32 billion gems and jewellery sector will be one of the most affected since import tariffs may be up to 20 per cent from the current zero per cent on loose diamonds and 5.5-7 per cent on gold jewellery, industry officials said.

After Trump’s tariff announcement, India’s jewellery exports to US likely to be worst hit: Here’s why

Sensex, Nifty updates on 19 December 2024: Equity benchmark Sensex on Thursday plunged about 965 points to crash below the 80,000 level due to heavy selling in global equities after the US Federal Reserve signalled fewer rate cuts next year. 

Share Market Highlights 19 December 2024: Sensex falls over 960 points to close at 79,218, Nifty ends 23,951; Dr Reddy’s, Cipla top gainers

With most factors pointing to an extended bond market rally in 2025, the timing may be ideal for retail investors looking to tap into India’s economic growth story by investing in the domestic bond market, suggests Jiraaf co-founder Saurav Ghosh, while reviewing the market trends for 2024.

2024: An inflection point for India's bond market — what lies ahead for retail investors in 2025

Fixed income platform ﻿Jiraaf﻿, owned by AI Growth Pvt Ltd, has raised $8.7 million in equity as part of a Series B funding round. The round was co-led by ﻿Accel﻿, an existing backer, and US-based fund ﻿Harmony Partners﻿while ﻿Capital A﻿ and other angel investors also participated. 

Jiraaf Raises 8.7 Million in series B Funding 

The startup plans to utilise the fresh funds to build its teams across tech, investment, and customer care. In the next 24 months, it also aims to reach more than 300,000 users, enable INR 10,000 Cr of investment

Jiraaf Raises $8.7 Million 

Jiraaf has successfully raised $8.7 million in its latest Series B funding round, with key backing from Accel, Harmony Partners, Capital A, the Mankekar family office, and notable angel investors like Siddharth Shah and Ramakant Sharma.

Jiraaf Raises $8.7 million in Series B Funding

Jiraaf raises $8.7 million in Series B funding led by Accel and Harmony Partners, with participation from Capital A, the Mankekar family office, and notable angel investors.

Jiraaf Raises $8.7 Million in series B Funding 

Bengaluru-based startup Jiraaf has raised $8.7 million in a series B funding round led by Accel and Harmony Partners. The company plans to use the funds to expand its team, improve customer service, and attract more customers.

Alternate investment platform Jiraaf, is bullish on debt and fixed-income instruments following the changes in the budget in debt mutual funds and market-linked debentures.

Debt mutual funds tweak helps alternate investment platform Jiraaf

Amid market volatility this Akshaya Tritiya, consider Jiraaf's straightforward fixed-income investments to diversify your portfolio and enhance wealth.

Fintech platform Jiraaf offers fixed-income options to investors during Akshaya Tritiya

With Akshaya Tritiya approaching, investors should consider adding alternative fixed-income products to their portfolios.

This Akshaya Tritiya, consider Jiraaf's fixed-income investments to diversify your portfolio and achieve wealth creation amid market volatility.

For the upcoming Akshaya Tritiya, it is time for investors to consider adding alternative fixed income products to their portfolio.

Jiraaf offers fixed-income options to investors

On Akshaya Tritiya, Jiraaf democratizes fixed-income investing with high-yield alternatives to diversify and optimize returns beyond traditional assets.

Traditional debt-based investments usually yield single-digit returns per annum, not adequate to achieve inflation-adjusted financial growth necessitating alternative fixed income investments 

Alternative fixed income investments: Risks, gains and why invest in them

The current financial year is about to end, and this is the best time to review your plans to maximize savings and get a solid head start for the year ahead.

Quick financial checks before the year ends

With an increasing number of Indians now turning to capital markets, the retail investment game in the country has gone through a paradigm shift in the last few years.

How Fintech Startup Jiraaf Is Helping Indians Diversify Their Fixed Income Investments

Jiraaf, India's leading horizontal fixed-income platform, achieves 15x growth, deploying over INR 1,000 cr in high-yield investments.

Jiraaf crosses INR 1000 crore in Investments

Jiraaf, one of the fastest-growing high-yield alternative investment platforms in India, has recorded more than 15x growth and deployed more than INR 1,000 cr in investments

Jiraaf surpasses INR 1,000 crore mark in investments, marking a milestone in accessible fixed-income opportunities.

Jiraaf Surpasses INR 1000 Crores In Investments

Jiraaf﻿, a high-yield alternative investment platform in India claims to have recorded more than 15 times growth and deployed more than Rs 1,000 crore in investments

Investment platforms Jiraaf crosses Rs 1000 Cr in investments

February is the month of love and the perfect time to zoom in and monitor the love triangle between your income, spending, and investments.

The romance of investing: Your money deserves love and attention

Understanding tax calculations is crucial for making well-informed financial decisions, optimizing your finances, and ensuring compliance.

Making tax calculations less taxing

When the equity market loses its lustre, debt investments have historically been among the healthiest.

Which debt investment should you go for against adverse equity market?

Rising costs and stagnant incomes make traditional loans difficult to obtain. Alternative options like peer-to-peer lending and asset leasing offer flexible funding for personal and business needs. 

Alternate debt options for individuals in the new normal

The rise of alternative investments in India is addressing the challenges startups face with traditional banking and lack of a leasing ecosystem. These investments offer higher returns for retail investors and provide crucial funding support for businesses without equity dilution, contributing to economic growth.

The Benefits of Alternative Investment Products For Economic Growth in India

With venture capital scarce, startups are turning to venture debt for quicker access to funds while preserving equity stakes. 

Venture Debt is Soaring in Indian Startup Sector: Here is Why?

Alternative fixed-income investment platform Jiraaf, which is owned by AI Growth Pvt. Ltd, has raised $7.5 million in a funding round led by Accel Partners, Mumbai-based Mankekar Family Office, and Aspire Family Office.

Accel leads Series A funding of Jiraaf

Founded in September 2021 by Vineet Agrawal and Saurav Ghosh, Bengaluru startup Jiraaf offers high-yield alternative fixed-income investment products, with yields ranging between 8-20%.

Striking the balance among risk, return & diversification

An impatient Indian investor class, largely driven by millennials, is leaping into riskier investments from peer-to-peer lending to cryptocurrencies in the hope of boosting returns rocked by one of the worst inflation rates in Asia.

The growing appetite for risky investments among Indian millennials

In late 2015, the slogan "the future is female" sparked a movement among millennial women, highlighting their growing financial independence. Despite this, many women still struggle with financial management, with only 17% seeking professional advice. Achieving true financial freedom involves lifelong learning and exploring diverse investment options beyond traditional methods.

How women can create a financially secure future on their own

Creating a retirement corpus of Rs 5 crore for a middle-class salaried person seems to be an arduous goal to achieve, but if one invests systematically, the path to reach the target becomes smoother and easier.

How to achieve an investment corpus of 5cr?

As the working capabilities of people reduce in old age, it’s not possible for everyone to earn for living their whole life. Not only for the survival needs after retirement, but to keep ready for unforeseen eventualities in life – which is full of uncertainties – one needs to save money.

Why savings is not enough and investing sensibly, a necessity

Jiraaf, a platform for high-yield alternate investment opportunities democratizing access to new age investments, has unveiled its Women’s Day campaign focusing on women empowerment through financial independence.

Jiraaf’s #WeOwnIt campaign on the occasion of Int’l Women’s Day

For most Indians, real estate has always been a popular alternative investment choice alongside gold.

A lucrative option in debt investment: Real estate

India’s economic surge is one of the most impressive financial stories of recent years. Despite battling the pandemic, and numerous other challenges such as high inflation, India is poised to become one of the top 5 global economies within the next few years.

Core drivers of growth in India’s alternative investment landscape

Apart from bank deposits, equity investments, mutual funds, or conventional property and gold purchases, there has been almost no other reliable asset class for investments accessible to the general public.

The growing adoption of alternative investments in India

More you curtail your unnecessary spendings, the higher will be your savings and investments and greater will be your wealth creation.

The journey of wealth creation starts with strong financial habits

Jiraaf raised $7.5 Mn through equity financing in a Series A funding round, which was led by Accel Partners, Mankekar Family Office, and Dr Bhaskar Shah from Aspire Family Office.