Jaden Mathew Paul

Warmup Ventures launches Rs 300 cr fund to back early-stage startups

Second fund by venture capital firm will invest in sectors like deep tech, climate, sustainability

IPO-bound Rebel Foods raises $210 million in funding round led by Temasek

Other participants included existing investor Evolvence. The Series G round which was a mix of primary and secondary share sales also facilitated exits for certain investors, the company said

Blacksoil targets Rs 500 crore final close for second credit fund

The firm has already secured Rs 300 crore and aims to achieve the full target within the next 6 to 9 months, according to Ankur Bansal, Managing Director (MD) of BlackSoil

Reliance NU Suntech wins India's largest solar and battery storage project

The project was secured through SECI's Tranche XVII e-reverse auction held on December 9, 2024, at a winning tariff of Rs 3.53 ($0.0416) per kWh (kilowatt-hour)

Stable govt, GDP growth to help India get FPIs: Barclays' Prez Dainton

India has a demographic advantage and substantial growth and a political system that is relatively calm and consistent, Stephen Dainton, President of Barclays Bank PLC said

Stride Ventures rolls out $300 mn 4th fund as venture debt gains traction

Deployments exceeding Rs 100 crore include companies like BlueStone, Upstox, Moneyview, Ather, among others

Mergers & acquisitions make a comeback in 2024, up 13.5% till November

Bankers anticipate deal-making to remain robust in 2025 with several marquee deals in the making

Orange Health Labs raises $12 million in funding led by Amazon Smbhav

The company offers diagnostics directly to customers' doorsteps, with booking available through its website or app

Suzlon, Jindal Renewables expand partnership with new wind power project

Suzlon's total order book now stands at a highest ever 5.4GW. Its stock soars almost 4% on Wednesday

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%; IPO exits take spotlight in 2024

Notable large deals during the period include Walton Street India Investment Advisors at $1.5 billion, and KiranaKart Technologies at $1.35 billion

VC funding rises 44% to $9.2 billion in the first 10 months of 2024

Country continues to rank among top five markets globally for VC funding activity: Report

Land never an issue for GEG family biz split: Jamshyd Godrej, Nyrika Holkar

Jamshyd Godrej and Nyrika Holkar talked about the development of 1,000 acres of prime land in Mumbai, future investment plans, and the need for brand change

Delhi High Court stays SECI order barring Reliance Power from auctions

The debarment notice has raised concerns for Reliance Power, which leverages its subsidiaries to secure contracts in India's competitive renewable energy market

LeapFrog Investments secures $1.15 billion in largest fund to date

The fund, comprising $808 million in primary commitments and $210 million in pre-allocated co-investment, primarily focuses on healthcare and financial services in growth markets

8i Ventures comes with 2nd edition of pre-seed funding Origami programme

'There is significant funding available today for business models which can demonstrate unit economics within a reasonable timeframe'

Wind energy at its peak, with 8 more years of growth: Suzlon Group CEO

Chalasani speaks about the prospects of the Indian wind energy sector, opportunities in defence and railways, and Suzlon's strategies to maintain its leadership

Accel leads $2 mn funding for Swish to expand 10-minute food delivery

The funding aims to support the startup's expansion across Bengaluru and eventually into other Tier-1 cities, stated the company press release

CPP Investments' assets reach $675.1 bn in Q2 FY25 amid market volatility

In India, the Canadian firm said it sold its 6 per cent stake in Delhivery, India's largest third-party logistics service provider, generating net proceeds of C$298 million (US$211 million)

NextGen CEOs to focus on innovation and inclusion to build Viksit Bharat

During a panel discussion on young leadership at the 11th SBI Banking and Economics Conference, young CEOs explored strategies to future-proof Indian enterprises

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group forms centre to push 2030 growth strategy

Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power, key arms of the Group, have earlier announced that they have achieved debt-free status and are actively pursuing projects in new growth areas