<ul><li><keyword id="6419840" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Azim-Premji">Azim Premji</keyword> is known as one of India’s most generous billionaires. </li><li><keyword id="10862" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Wipro">Wipro</keyword> committed ₹100 crore to the cause while Wipro Enterprises’ contribution is at ₹25 crore. <keyword id="120063" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Azim-Premji-Foundation">Azim Premji Foundation</keyword> donated ₹1000 crore towards the ₹1,125 crore warchest. </li><li>As of June 2019, his total contribution to philanthropy stood at a whopping $21 billion, including 67% of ownership of Wipro.</li></ul>One of the world’s most generous billionaires Azim Premji has done it again. His charitable initiative – Azim Premji Foundation and Wipro – the IT major he founded – set aside ₹1,125 crore to fight the <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword> pandemic. Of the ₹1,125 crore, Wipro’s commitment is ₹100 crore, Wipro Enterprises is ₹25 crore. The Azim Premji Foundation gave a whopping ₹1000 crore. The funds will focus on providing immediate humanitarian aid. “These responses will be carefully coordinated with relevant government institutions and would be executed by the Azim Premji Foundation’s 1600-person team, in collaboration with many of its over 350 strong civil society partners, who have a deep presence across the country,” said the company’s official statement. Earlier this month, Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of the Tata Group announced that the group and the Tata Trusts will donate ₹500 crore for the coronavirus pandemic. Soon after, Tata Sons had pledged an additional ₹1000 crore. India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani too announced that Reliance Industries set up the country’s first Covid-19 hospital at Navi Mumbai. Ambani also personally donated ₹500 crore to the PMCARES fund. Indian business conglomerate ITC also announced that it has set up a ₹150 crore contingency fund to fight the pandemic. The most generous of Indian billionaires In 2001, Premji started the Azim Premji Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which aims to improve public school education in India. Today, the foundation works out of 7 Indian states with over 350,000 schools. Often called, India’s most generous man, Premji in March 2019 took it one step ahead. He earmarked all economic benefits for philanthropy, setting aside 34% of Wipro shares worth $7.5 billion. As of June 2019, his total contribution to philanthropy stood at a whopping $21 billion, including 67% of the ownership of Wipro. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/akshay-kumar-guru-randhawa-and-suresh-raina-everyone-who-made-a-donation-to-pm-cares-fund-against-coronavirus/articleshow/74866128.cms">PM Modi thanks Alia Bhatt, Tata Group, Aayushman Khurana and others for supporting PM CARES</a>

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Companies in India doled out an <keyword id="2782788" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="average-salary-increase">average salary increase</keyword> of 6.1 per cent this year, the lowest in more than a decade, amid the coronavirus-induced economic slowdown but are expected to give a pay hike of 7.3 per cent in 2021, says a survey. The survey by leading global professional services firm Aon plc on Wednesday showed organisations in the country have shown tremendous resilience despite the COVID-19 challenges and are betting on recovery. As many as 87 per cent companies plan to give salary increases in 2021 compared to 71 per cent in 2020. According to the survey, companies in India gave an <keyword id="10220626" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="average-pay-increase">average pay increase</keyword> of 6.1 per cent during 2020, the lowest since 2009 when the average was 6.3 per cent. The latest Salary Trends Survey in India also noted that companies in India will give an average pay hike of 7.3 per cent in 2021. As per the findings based on an analysis of data across 1,050 companies from more than 20 industries, as of September-October 2020, 87 per cent of surveyed companies said they intend to pay out salary increases in 2021 and 61 per cent of these organisations plan to offer increases between 5 per cent and 10 per cent. In 2020, 71 per cent of companies provided salary increases and of this group, only 45 per cent gave hikes in the range of 5 to 10 per cent. "This is a special year -- business leaders are putting investments in their employees and clients ahead of shareholder return. Despite the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic in India and its deep impact on the economy, organisations in India have shown tremendous resilience and a mature view on talent," said Nitin Sethi, a partner at Aon and CEO of the firm's Performance and Rewards Solutions practice in India. The survey also said that two-third of the companies either aim to provide similar or higher increments in 2021 compared to the increments offered in 2020. Further, Sethi said "business and HR leaders made hard decisions in second and third quarters of 2020 and are now betting on the green shoots of improving consumer demand. They see the need to invest in talent as a critical part of their recovery and growth prospects". The industries looking to provide the highest salary increases are High Technology (Hi Tech), <keyword id="6363148" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="information-technology">Information Technology</keyword> (IT), <keyword id="466569" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="IT-enabled-services">IT Enabled Services</keyword> (ITeS), Life Sciences, E-commerce, <keyword id="10220627" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="chemicals-and-professional-services">Chemicals and Professional Services</keyword>. Meanwhile, companies in the Hospitality, Retail and Real Estate/ Infrastructure industries, which had given very low increases in 2020, are projecting a higher increase for 2021, but still trail most other sectors. "The impact of COVID-19 has been varied on different sectors and organisations. We see high differentials in salary increases -- both intra and inter-industry. "The difference between industries with highest increase to lowest increase hits 7.2 per cent points as compared to mere 2.4 per cent points in 2019," said Navneet Rattan, Director at Aon in India's Performance and Rewards Solutions practice. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/us-election-results-date-2020/articleshow/79034082.cms">Here’s when we will know the 2020 US election results</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/ratan-tata-mukesh-ambani-and-uday-kotak-to-be-a-part-of-pm-modis-virtual-global-investor-roundtable-on-thursday/articleshow/79032895.cms">Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani and Uday Kotak to be a part of PM Modi's Virtual Global Investor Roundtable on Thursday</a>

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<ul><li>Gautam Gambhir has pledged ₹2 crore from his MPLAD funds and 2 years of his salary to PM Cares Fund.</li><li>While legends like Sachin and Ganguly have announced donations already, current stars like MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah haven’t made any announcements so far.</li><li>Various cricket associations, including the BCCI have donated over ₹50 crore and offered their infrastructure to be used as temporary quarantine facilities.</li></ul><keyword id="12697" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-cricketers">Indian cricketers</keyword> have come forward to help the government in its fight against the <keyword id="8829783" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="coronavirus-pandemic">Coronavirus pandemic</keyword>. While many cricketers have donated to central and state government funds, some cricket associations offered their grounds to be used as quarantine facilities. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is leading the Indian cricketing fraternity with a donation of ₹51 crore to the PM-CARES fund. Surprisingly, big stars like MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya are missing from the list at the moment. Gautam Gambhir – ₹2 crore + 2 year's salary <div type="twitter" handle="GautamGambhir" handlename="Gautam Gambhir" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1153290327760916482/EgC_eJ6U_normal.jpg" favoritecount="26917" retweetcount="2587" status="It is time that all resources of the country be directed towards fighting COVID-19. Have released INR 1 Crore from… https://t.co/sbWiPZ42os" createdat="1585418980000" id="1243963481461669889"></div> Former Indian cricketer turned politician Gautam Gambhir has pledged ₹1 crore from his MP LAD fund (Local Area Development) to the Delhi government. Gambhir also pledged an additional ₹1 crore from his MP LAD fund and one month’s salary towards the Central Relief Fund. Gautam Gambhir has now pledged 2 years of his salary to the PM Cares Fund. <div type="twitter" handle="GautamGambhir" handlename="Gautam Gambhir" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1153290327760916482/EgC_eJ6U_normal.jpg" favoritecount="9106" retweetcount="1692" status="People ask what can their country do for them. The real question is what can you do for your country?I am donatin… https://t.co/bVPWaWcjxz" createdat="1585804891000" id="1245582109734866946"></div> Mithali Raj - ₹10 lakh Mithali Raj, the India womens team's ODI captain has donated ₹10 lakh to help fight the <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="coronavirus">Coronavirus</keyword> pandemic. She has donated ₹5 lakh to the PM Cares Fund and ₹5 lakh to the Telangana Chief Minister's Relief Fund. <div type="twitter" handle="M_Raj03" handlename="Mithali Raj" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/923503085502177280/7rik-4_3_normal.jpg" favoritecount="3982" retweetcount="509" status="All of us need to join hands in this fight against the deadly coronavirus. I pledge to contribute my little bit -… https://t.co/KdLpKzWs7A" createdat="1585573153000" id="1244610129774993409"></div> Rohit Sharma - ₹80 lakh Rohit Sharma is the latest cricketer from the men's team to donate during the Coronavirus pandemic. He has donated ₹45 lakh to the PM Cares Fund, ₹25 lakh to Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund, ₹5 lakh to Feeding India and ₹5 lakh to Welfare of Stray Dogs. <div type="twitter" handle="ImRo45" handlename="Rohit Sharma" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/767862037921738752/79mqV-6l_normal.jpg" favoritecount="43040" retweetcount="7881" status="We need our country back on feet &amp; the onus is on us. I’ve done my bit to donate 45lakhs to #PMCaresFunds, 25lakhs… https://t.co/M5IJ01VYIQ" createdat="1585629987000" id="1244848509951459328"></div> Virat Kohli Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma have donated to the PM Cares Fund and the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The duo has not revealed the amount of their donation. <div type="twitter" handle="imVkohli" handlename="Virat Kohli" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1192077703609868289/huwMRG1W_normal.jpg" favoritecount="101013" retweetcount="9084" status="Anushka and I are pledging our support towards PM-CARES Fund &amp; the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra). Our… https://t.co/GpPZZYIR51" createdat="1585546199000" id="1244497077750489090"></div> Sachin Tendulkar – ₹50 lakh The Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar donated ₹25 lakh each to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. He also posted a message urging people to practice social distancing. <div type="twitter" handle="sachin_rt" handlename="Sachin Tendulkar" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1213102659126755329/lDT4zy8C_normal.jpg" favoritecount="14112" retweetcount="1254" status="We all are responsible for ensuring that those who have tested positive for #COVID19 receive all our love and care… https://t.co/6ZIJSuc8hq" createdat="1585310615000" id="1243508968321732610"></div> Sourav Ganguly – ₹50 lakh The Prince of Kolkata and the current president of BCCI Sourav Ganguly too donated rice worth ₹50 lakh. He will distribute the rice to the needy in collaboration with rice brand Lal Baba. Suresh Raina – ₹52 lakh Suresh Raina pledged a donation of ₹31 lakh to the PM-CARES fund and Rs 21 lakh to the UP CM’s Disaster Relief Fund. <div type="twitter" handle="ImRaina" handlename="Suresh Raina🇮🇳" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1227208077415288832/dQloczSs_normal.jpg" favoritecount="148819" retweetcount="24411" status="It’s time we all do our bit to help defeat #COVID19. I’m pledging ₹52 lakh for the fight against #Corona (₹31 lakh… https://t.co/UCOQ5EFiRI" createdat="1585397402000" id="1243872976883376130"></div> Shikhar Dhawan Current Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan announced that he donated to the PM National Relief Fund, although he did not mention the amount. He also urged the public to come forward and do their bit to help the government in its fight against the pandemic. <div type="twitter" handle="SDhawan25" handlename="Shikhar Dhawan" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/979483783375106048/7rsi9X1N_normal.jpg" favoritecount="3826" retweetcount="288" status="Hi everyone remember to stay indoors &amp; take care of your family and yourself. I have done my bit and contributed to… https://t.co/DplyBgjhjw" createdat="1585207399000" id="1243076046766911488"></div> Ajinkya Rahane – ₹10 lakh Ajinkya Rahane donated ₹10 lakh to the Maharashtra government and urged the public to stay home. <div type="twitter" handle="ajinkyarahane88" handlename="Ajinkya Rahane" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/947860006430543872/IublVUgn_normal.jpg" favoritecount="1263" retweetcount="64" status="@vikramsathaye @CMOMaharashtra @AUThackeray This is just my tiny bit and a drop in the ocean. Will do my best to su… https://t.co/x3VF82IW9W" createdat="1585458759000" id="1244130325644464128"></div> Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan – 4,000 face masks To help the local administration in overcoming the shortage of masks, the Pathan brothers donated 4,000 face masks to the local health department. They also urged the public to do whatever they can to help. <div type="twitter" handle="IrfanPathan" handlename="Irfan Pathan" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/824454590724661249/P6HD6oPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="6733" retweetcount="718" status="Doing our bit for the society. Whatever u guys can do please go ahead and help each other as far as sanitation is c… https://t.co/E6mdVevyI5" createdat="1584959795000" id="1242037521183195137"></div> Poonam Yadav – ₹2 lakh Indian women's team leg-spinner Poonam Yadav has donated ₹2 lakh to help fight the Coronavirus pandemic. She has donated ₹1 lakh to the PM Cares Fund and ₹1 lakh to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund. <div type="twitter" handle="poonam_yadav24" handlename="Poonam Yadav" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1087189463099420673/FOe0lE0Q_normal.jpg" favoritecount="2050" retweetcount="107" status="I have given my support to the PM-Cares fund and the UP CM relief fund.This is the only thing we can do in this t… https://t.co/O48YZajbUN" createdat="1585556428000" id="1244539981252591616"></div> Deepti Sharma – ₹1.5 lakh Indian women's team all-rounder Deepti Sharma has donated ₹1.5 lakh. She has donated ₹50,000 to the PM Cares Fund, ₹50,000 to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund and ₹50,000 to West Bengal Emergency Fund. Richa Ghosh – ₹1 lakh The 16-year old Richa Ghosh who represented the country in the recently concluded Women’s T20 World Cup donated₹1 lakh to the Bengal Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Laxmi Ratan Shukla – 3 months of salary Laxmi Ratan Shukla who has represented India before donated three months’ salary to the Bengal Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. He also urged others to come forward and stand in support at this time of crisis. <div type="twitter" handle="Lshukla6" handlename="Laxmi Ratan Shukla🇮🇳" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1139746443478982656/s-8R7QmY_normal.jpg" favoritecount="70" retweetcount="16" status="IN THIS DIFFICULT TIMES, DID MY BIT, HUMBLY DONATED 3 MONTHS OF MY SALARY TO CM'S RELIEF FUND. PLS COME FORWARD AND… https://t.co/c1vi1WwXsA" createdat="1585146471000" id="1242820494794960896"></div> BCCI, state cricket associations also chip in with donations Various cricket associations also contributed ₹53.22 crore to various government funds. While the BCCI contributed₹51 crore, the Karnataka State Cricket Association has contributed ₹1 crore. The remaining amount has been contributed by the Cricket Association of Bengal, Maharashtra Cricket Association and Saurashtra Cricket Association. Apart from this, the Hyderabad Cricket Association, Cricket Association of Bengal and Assam Cricket Association have offered their premises to the government to use as temporary quarantine centers. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/ratan-tata-donates-500-crore-for-covid-19-for-testing-kits-and-protective-gear-for-health-workers/articleshow/74862906.cms">Ratan Tata donates ₹500 crore for Covid-19 for testing kits and protective gear for health workers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/kiran-mazumdar-shaw-says-she-is-willing-to-provide-free-testing-for-coronavirus/articleshow/74889487.cms">Billionaire Kiran Mazumdar Shaw says she is willing to provide free testing for coronavirus</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/apollo-hospitals-partners-with-oyo-zomato-and-sbi-and-others-to-offer-5000-quarantine-rooms-to-coronavirus-patients/articleshow/74887301.cms">Apollo Hospitals partners with Oyo, Zomato, SBI and others to offer 5,000 quarantine rooms to Coronavirus patients</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="2766908" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nestaway">Nestaway</keyword> announced its incubation programme in February 2019 and offers a home as well as a testing ground to bootstrapped startups. </li><li>The <keyword id="138263" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="startup">startup</keyword> also announced its expansion to its 13th city in India – Chennai. </li><li>Nestaway is also reportedly in talks to raise a funding of $100 million.</li></ul>Indian <keyword id="3323951" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="home-rental">home rental</keyword> startup Nestaway is finding new doors for its business. Having established its stronghold in the Silicon Valley of India – Bengaluru, the startup is now looking at playing a bigger role in the Indian startup community. In February 2019, Nestaway announced that it will be launching an incubation program to help startups kick-start their business. What’s interesting is that Nestaway has taken its main offering – rental – and clubbed it with incubation. Open for all <keyword id="53533" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="entrepreneurs">entrepreneurs</keyword> irrespective of their age, gender, educational background or location, select startups will be provided with a home and a ‘work-pad’ with all essential amenities for the entire duration of their incubation. But what made a home rental startup turn to incubation? The founders' belief that entrepreneurs need a space to test, fail and learn what works. Given the costs involved in starting a business, the ability to start up really lies with very few who can afford to do so or who can garner seed investments. “Therefore we wanted to allow startups to use our customer base to get access to customers without any fee or expectation. While the investment market funds with money (which anyway is used for customer acquisition), with Nestaway Startup Lab, we wanted to fund with our customer base,” said Amarendra Sahu, CEO &amp; Co-Founder, Nestaway Technologies. The Nestaway Labs incubation programme is also an ‘equity-free’ incubation programme to let bootstrapped startups test products and services, meaning they don’t have to give up a stake in their business in exchange for free accommodation or mentorship. Bengaluru is one of the biggest startup hubs in India. It is also Nestaway’s core market with over 25,000 homes in the city alone. On Wednesday, the company also announced its expansion to its 13th city in India – Chennai. Separately, Nestaway is also in talks to raise funding. While the company didn’t want to comment on speculation, <a href="https://www.livemint.com/Companies/vp7REBzRqLUfoUaHwjwwhN/NestAway-in-funding-talks-to-raise-100-million.html">reports</a> suggest that Nestaway is looking at raising $100 million to The startup is also witnessing a rise in competition with hospitality unicorn <keyword id="2808667" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="OYO">Oyo</keyword> Rooms entering the home rental space with <keyword id="6976505" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="oyo-living">Oyo Living</keyword>. One of the biggest challenges that Nestaway has faced since its inception in 2015 is gaining the trust of landlords. This also forms an important part of their growth plan. “We are trying to fight the biases that are ingrained in the minds of homeowners due to generations of lack of trust,” a Nestaway spokesperson told Business Insider. That problem has led the founders of the startup to believe that housing is a question of entitlement and not availability. “Therefore, NestAway offers owners concrete promises: guaranteed and timely rent; trustworthy tenants; and a rental agreement governed by speedy arbitration. We think creating trustworthy systems and market-linked mechanisms is a better way to fight prejudice,” said the spokesperson. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/ratan-tata-invests-in-home-rental-startup-nestaway/articleshow/51177346.cms">Ratan Tata invests in home rental startup NestAway</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/former-indigo-chief-is-aiming-to-make-the-6-year-old-oyo-the-worlds-largest-hotel-chain/articleshow/67536612.cms">A 6-year-old Indian startup wants to be world’s biggest hotel chain</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/student-housing-startup-oxfordcaps-has-raised-8-million-from-times-internet-kalaari-capital-and-500-startups/articleshow/68579957.cms">Oxfordcaps lands $8 million in funding on promise of providing ‘affordable’ student housing in India</a>

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The government has validated its intent through Budget to promote startup mindset in the country. Proposals like 100% deduction of profits for 3 out of 5 years for startups established during April, 2016 to March, 2019; lowering to two years the period for getting benefit of long-term capital gain regime in case of unlisted companies from the current three years; and making every bank branch to facilitate at least two projects under 'Stand Up India Scheme' are aimed at encouraging more entrepreneurial ventures in the country. 
 
One announcement that will help all startups across board is the Digital Literacy Mission Scheme for rural India under which the government looks to cover around 6 crore additional households within the next 3 years. This is a great step towards digitizing rural parts of the country and when that will happen, it will provide the population residing there with the opportunity to benefit from online platforms like ours that enables communication between users and doctors from anywhere, anytime. 
 Also, the 'National Dialysis Services Programme’ under National Health Mission is also a remarkable measure to fix the issue of non-availability of renal dialysis centres in the country. The government's effort to introduce facilities of renal dialysis in every district hospital will save the hassles of many who have to travel to metro cities for getting the procedure done again and again , " said Saurabh Arora, Founder &amp; CEO, <keyword id="2798697" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Lybrate">Lybrate</keyword>. 
 
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Lybrate is India’s largest online doctor consultation platform. By connecting doctors and patients through its first-of-its-kind health app and letting them communicate from anywhere, anytime, Lybrate makes healthcare more accessible. Founded by former professionals from Facebook and Snapdeal in 2013, Lybrate is India's number one medical app which allows users to discuss any health issue while keeping their identity anonymous. More than 90,000 doctors and health experts from varied branches of medicine from across India are connected to millions of patients through the technology-driven platform. With such strong network, Lybrate acts as the world's largest online Out Patient Department (OPD). The company raised $10.2 million from Tiger Global, Nexus Venture Partners and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata in Series A funding in July 2015. It received $1.23 million in seed funding in August 2014. Lybrate is also Indian Medical Association’s digital partner. 
 
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