In what appears to be yet another setback for Amazon, Indian tax officials have announced plans to levy a tax on cloud services fees paid by the ecommerce giant to the United States.
The new rules are said to have been communicated to Amazon earlier this month and may result in’significant’ taxation for the company. The company will be required to pay taxes for a period that could extend several years prior to the date of order. The tax authority that issued the new order involving Amazon is not immediately clear. The company claimed that the tax authority’s decision was “without merit” and that it would vigorously defend its position.
GoTo’s legal and corporate secretary said the company follows regulations for public companies and will prioritize the interests of shareholders. Source link
SUMMARY The due diligence is done, and both sides are negotiating final terms for the cash and equity transaction If the deal closes, it will mark one of the biggest consolidation in India’s auto tech sector Notably, CarDekho entered the unicorn club in October 2021 after raising $250 Mn at a $1.2 Bn valuation. It, however, shut down its used-car retail business in 2023 after high operating costs made it unviable Listed auto marketplace CarTrade is reportedly in advanced stages to acquire rival CarDekho in a deal valued at… Source link
From a brand known for its cool urban image and setting the Indian craft brewery benchmark, Bira 91’s survival hangs by a thread. The startup, which has raised more than $200 Mn in funding to date from investors such as Peak XV Partners, Sofina, and Kirin Holdings, among others, is struggling to move past the slowdown that hit its business last year. At the centre of the storm are 600 employees, the investors, and Ankur Jain, the CEO and founder of B9 Beverages Ltd, Bira 91’s parent company. Jain is under pressure to step down… Source link
