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Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

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Automated ad placement and closed-loop transactions are reshaping how the platform turns its young user base into recurring revenue.

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Indian automobile marketplace CarTrade makes weak debut on bourses, shares down by 5.7% on day one

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Krafton's stock declined 9.9% at the open from its initial public offering price. Still, developer behind 'PUBG' becomes biggest listed gaming company.

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With the listing, nine-year-old Nykaa—one of the very few profitable e-commerce companies—is reportedly eying a valuation of USD 4 billion.

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PolicyBazaar compares insurance plans, simplifying policy selection and financial planning for Indian customers.

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The company plans to utilize the proceeds from the IPO to enhance awareness of its brands, expand its international businesses, and establish an offline presence.

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Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

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