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August 19, 2020 8 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article was written by Alex Sixt, an Entrepreneur NEXT powered by Assemble expert. If you are looking to take the NEXT step in your business then we encourage you to check out Entrepreneur NEXT powered by Assemble. Email marketing has been running strong for decades, but as social media and other digital channels continue to influence marketing strategies, email has become a second thought for many brands. Thing is, email is still as powerful as ever, and your email list is the secret sauce that …

The health segment in non-life insurers’ portfolio has become the biggest line of business, overtaking the motor insurance segment. In fact, by the end of the year, the health segment likely to be far ahead of motor, said T L Alamelu, member (non-life) of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai). The pandemic has promted people to buy health covers, as the uncertainty around the virus and its effects are rising with the number of infections going up daily. This fear among people is aptly reflected in the huge response the Corona Kavach policy has…

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed to increase the minimum free float for companies relisting after undergoing the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP). The capital markets regulator has also called for greater disclosures to ensure better price discovery and transparency. The move is triggered by the extreme movement in the Ruchi Soya Industries’ stock. The company’s shares had surged more than 450 times after it got relisted following the acquisition by Pantanjali Ayurved under the CIRP. The sharp rise on the ultra-low free float of less than a per cent had sparked…

Free Book Preview Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing This book takes readers through a 360-degree perspective of social media marketing in businesses. August 18, 2020 4 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This year, over 500 million people will watch an Instagram Story every day, and over one third of those videos are business-related. Not surprisingly, LinkedIn announced earlier this year that it’s testing a similar feature called LinkedIn Stories. According to a blog post written by Pete Davies, LinkedIn’s head of Consumer Products, the company was looking for a new way for members to…

Global funds used to clamour for more access to India’s debt markets. The high-yielding bonds are now the least popular in Asia as the nation struggles to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Overseas funds have sold $14.6 billion of Indian corporate and government bonds this year, the most among emerging-Asian nations, according to the data compiled by Bloomberg. Indonesia has also seen outflows, but almost half that of India, while South Korea and Malaysia have attracted inflows. “Foreigners were already looking at India with caution, given the worries over higher fiscal deficit,”…

August 17, 2020 4 min readDisclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. One of the most challenging aspects of running a business is getting the word out about your product or service. You may be sitting on something that is the greatest thing since sliced bread, but if people don’t know about it, they can’t buy it. Of course, thanks to the Internet and social media, there are more…

In extraordinary times, a statement of purpose can serve as an organization’s anchor. A clear reminder of a company’s core identity grounds employees, customers, and other stakeholders, who may feel adrift — enabling them to focus on addressing critical problems. Most recently, the coronavirus pandemic has prompted the world to reconsider what work and which organizations are essential to society’s function. And unrest over social injustice has led many organizations to reflect on their role in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. These important initiatives will be most effective if they involve a close examination of purpose. Of course, even in…

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday announced the sale of three government dated securities totalling Rs 30,000 crore. The securities will be sold through the Reserve Bank of India’s Mumbai office on August 21 (Friday). “Government of India (GOI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of three dated securities for a notified amount of Rs 30,000 crore…,” the RBI said, adding that the government will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each security. It further said that both competitive and non-competitive bids…