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Standard Mediclaim Startup Revival 8 904150 800027 1 1 Contents NOVEMBER 2020 VOLUME 19 ISSUE 11 pg 12 30 On The Path To Recovery Nightmare for startups are over as the ecosystem is limping back to normalcy 32 COVID Fails To Dampen Startup Funding BUYING EdTech and venture capitalists infuse fresh capital during the pandemic HOMES IN 36 Costly Covers, Better Care Health insurance turns friendlier, but premiums will TROUBLED rise over the next three years TIMES 44 MSMEs Struggle To Stay Alive The distress of India’s backbone could lead to serious job losses and unit closures A silver lining appears for the troubled 48 Divide On Digital Transaction real estate sector Debate over banks and fintechs levying fees on digital with falling prices payments intensifies and interest rates, plentiful supply, and 50 Protection Quotient lucrative offers Women should look for policies that cover their special needs and offer financial protection 52 New Darling Of Fund Managers It is the right time to invest in equity pharma funds 56 An Opportune Moment To Invest In Pharma Stocks Regulars Interview: Sailesh Raj Bhan on how a long term 4 Talk Back 8 Queries 10 News Roll 60 Stock Picks approach for systematic investment plan is a good 62 Morningstar 64 My Plan way to invest in pharma funds Columns 66 Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket Vijay L Bhambwani, Saraswathi Kasturirangan & Pruthvi KS Actress Ritabhari Chakraborty’s take on investments Cover Design: PRAVEEN KUMAR .G HEAD OFFICE AB-10, S.J. 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