The NFA Post https://thenfapost.com News, Facts and Analysis on Startup, Technology & Business Sun, 17 Jul 2022 08:18:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 The NFA Post News, Facts and Analysis on Startup, Technology & Business clean Indian EdTech Consortium Issues Clarification Around Misleading Advertisements https://thenfapost.com/2022/07/18/indian-edtech-consortium-issues-clarification-around-misleading-advertisements/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 01:30:14 +0000 https://thenfapost.com/?p=187897 Bengaluru, NFAPost: Indian Edtech Consortium (IEC) formed under the aegis of IAMAI issues clarification around mis-selling and misleading advertisements by Edtech companies. To ensure the protection of consumers’ interests, IEC has created a Two-tier Grievance Redressal Mechanism which has been actively resolving consumers’ complaints at an unprecedented pace. So far, 100% of the complaints received […]]]> VCs Reroute Funding To Web3.0, Gaming Startups Amid Dry Spell https://thenfapost.com/2022/05/31/vcs-reroute-funding-to-web3-0-gaming-startups-amid-dry-spell/ Tue, 31 May 2022 02:22:21 +0000 https://thenfapost.com/?p=181618 A group of former executives from one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges Binance has also reportedly created a $100 million venture fund New Delhi, NFAPost: As venture capital (VC) funds and top investors squeeze the flow of money to traditional startups owing to multiple global macroeconomic conditions, they have now turned their attention on emerging […]]]> Edtech Sector Generated Over 75,000 Jobs In 5 Years: IEC https://thenfapost.com/2022/02/10/edtech-sector-generated-over-75000-jobs-in-5-years-iec/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:10:51 +0000 https://thenfapost.com/?p=151392 The sector works on a two-pronged approach to improve overall employability and opportunities for the Indian workforce. Mumbai, NFAPost: The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on Tuesday shared that the Indian Edtech sector generated over 75,000 jobs over the past five years. Currently, there are over 50,000 professionals working in the Edtech ecosystem. […]]]> ‘One size fits all’ Myth Must Be Dispelled For Effective Data Governance: Dr Amar Patnaik https://thenfapost.com/2021/11/17/one-size-fits-all-myth-must-be-dispelled-for-effective-data-governance-dr-amar-patnaik/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 03:37:14 +0000 https://www.thenfapost.com/?p=131423 Dr Patnaik Releases IAMAI-EY Report on Impact Assessment of Non-Personal Data Governance (NPDG) Framework New Delhi, NFAPost: Rajya Sabha and Member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Personal Data Protection (PDP) Dr Amar Patnaik said the regime of using non-personal data for various purposes is definitely going to be dependent on the different ways different […]]]> Amendments To Ecommerce Rules 2020 To Disincentivise Consumers: IAMAI https://thenfapost.com/2021/07/26/amendments-to-ecommerce-rules-2020-to-disincentivise-consumers-iamai/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:48:13 +0000 https://www.thenfapost.com/?p=101672 Based on feedback from its members, IAMAI has stated that the proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 will lead to over-regulation It will impede innovation, and serve as a disincentive to e-commerce consumers New Delhi, NFAPost: Mentioning that the proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020 is a deterrent for […]]]> National Cybercrime Reporting Portal Registers Over 4 Lakh Complaints https://thenfapost.com/2021/07/15/national-cybercrime-reporting-portal-registers-over-4-lakh-complaints/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:56:43 +0000 https://www.thenfapost.com/?p=99120 50% Related to Financial Frauds, states MHA official at IAMAI’s Pursuit 2021 New Delhi, 15 July: The Ministry of Home Affairs’ National Cybercrime Reporting Portal — www.cybercrime.gov.in — has recorded over four lakh complaints, with about 50% related to financial frauds, said Ministry of Home Affairs Director Shri Ashok Kumar while speaking at Pursuit 2021, […]]]> IAMAI Appoints Google India MD Sanjay Gupta As Chairman https://thenfapost.com/2021/06/28/iamai-appoints-google-india-md-sanjay-gupta-as-chairman/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:46:00 +0000 https://www.thenfapost.com/?p=93688 New Delhi, NFAPost: IAMAI announced the appointment of its chairman for the period 2021-23 and said Google India Vice President and Managing Director Sanjay Gupta has been elected for this important position. He succeeds Amazon Senior Vice President and India Country Manager Amit Agarwal. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has also named Facebook […]]]> India’s Active Internet Population To Touch 900 Million By 2025: IAMAI- Kantar ICUBE Report https://thenfapost.com/2021/06/03/indias-active-internet-population-to-touch-900-million-by-2025-iamai-kantar-icube-report/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:51:07 +0000 https://www.thenfapost.com/?p=86869 New Delhi, NFAPost: According to IAMAI Kantar ICUBE 2020 Report, India is likely to have 900 million active Internet users by 2025 as against around 622 million as of 2020, registering a growth of about 45% in the next five years. The report suggests that even though the Internet penetration in urban is more than […]]]> IAMAI Blockchain And Crypto Assets Council Welcomes MCA’s Move On Cryptocurrency https://thenfapost.com/2021/03/27/iamai-blockchain-and-crypto-assets-council-welcomes-mcas-move-on-cryptocurrency/ Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:26:30 +0000 https://www.thenfapost.com/?p=65891 Mumbai/New Delhi, NFAPost: The Blockchain and Crypto Assets Council (BACC) of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) welcomed the government’s move on making it mandatory for companies to disclose investments made in cryptocurrencies. Favouring the development, BACC of IAMAI stated it’s a move in the right direction that will bring greater transparency. IAMAI’s Blockchain […]]]> Logistics Process Streamlining, Backend System Enabling Underway: Govt https://thenfapost.com/2021/01/20/logistics-process-streamlining-backend-system-enabling-underway-govt/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:24:03 +0000 https://www.thenfapost.com/?p=45044 Logistics & Supply Chain are omnipresent issues: Pawan Kumar Agarwal India’s future depends on how we resolve our environmental challenges: Jayant Sinha Digital India going to be a driver of growth in the decade to come: Deep Kalra New Delhi, NFAPost: Speaking at IAMAI 15th India Digital Summit, Ministry of Commerce and Industry Special Secretary, Logistics, Pawan Kumar Agarwal […]]]>