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OYO appoints Paralympian Deepa Malik as independent director

Malik was a silver-medalist at the 2016 Paralympic Games

IPOs: From Paytm to Oyo, complaints are holding up key clearances

Will delays in approval to Paytm, Oyo IPOs slam the brakes on India's record run? What are the issues? And what's the standard time taken for an IPO clearance? Let us take a look in this report

Zostel asks Sebi to reject and suspend Oyo's $1.2-billion IPO

The move can potentially lengthen Sebi's clearance process

Four reasons why global brokerage Bernstein is bullish on IPO-bound Oyo

In the note Bernstein highlights structural drivers for the company

Zostel seeking an injunction to restrain OYO, hearing tomorrow

In 2015, Oyo Hotels & Homes signed for Oyo's acquisition of Zostel. The deal fell through, but Zostel is arguing that it still deserves about 7 per cent in Oyo parent

OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal's salary rose eight fold in FY21: DRHP

He earned Rs 1.62 crore that year, against Rs 21.5 lakh in the previous financial year

Oyo files DRHP for $1.2 bn IPO; founder, key investors not diluting stake

In the DRHP, the firm says its app has been downloaded 100 million times and its major focus geographies are India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Europe

Zostel vs Oyo: Delhi High Court to hear case on October 7

Zostel is a backpacker hostels chain which has been embroiled in a legal battle with OYO for the last three years after merger talks broke down

Oyo to file for $1.2 bn IPO next week, sees recovery after pandemic: report

Startup has endured months of layoffs, cost-cuts and losses during the coronavirus outbreak.

Ahead of IPO, Oyo expands share capital through stock split, bonus issue

The Softbank-backed travel technology firm is expected to file its DRHP with Sebi in the next few months

Siliguri-based hotelier moves SC against Oyo for unfair practices

In July, the NCLAT closed insolvency proceedings against Oyo and one of its subsidiaries, and also disallowed the intervention of external parties

Microsoft, OYO in alliance to co-develop travel, hospitality products

Microsoft and hospitality firm OYO have entered a multi-year strategic alliance to co-develop next-gen travel and hospitality products and technologies, the companies said on Thursday. "OYO will adopt Microsoft Azure as a key enabler to drive cloud-based innovations and reimagine the hospitality and travel tech industry. The solutions will be geared to benefit patrons who operate the small and medium hotel and home storefronts," the companies said in a joint statement. Microsoft has also made a strategic equity investment in OYO, it added. Earlier in August, in an RoC filing, OYO had said that Microsoft Corporation has invested nearly USD 5 million (about Rs 37 crore) in OYO through the issuance of equity shares and compulsory convertible cumulative preference shares on a private placement basis. "We are excited to join hands with Microsoft in our constant endeavor to improve business opportunities for the small and independent hotel and homeowners, and to redefine experiences for

Oyo in talks with investment banks for managing its $1.5-bn IPO: Sources

SoftBank-backed Oyo is eyeing valuation range of $14 bn-$16 bn, say sources close to the development

Oyo launches self-onboarding tool for hotels to list in 30 minutes

Current onboarding time is 15 days. Oyo 360 tool provides a two-click platform for enrolment on its platform and offers three benefits of growth, partnership, and network

Oyo raises $5 million from Microsoft at $9.6 billion valuation

The company is aiming to transform itself to a global full-stack technology provider for small and mid-sized hotels and homes

Tech giant Microsoft Corporation invests $5 million in OYO

Tech giant Microsoft Corporation has invested nearly USD 5 million (about Rs 37 crore) in OYO through the issuance of equity shares and compulsory convertible cumulative preference shares

Oyo to hire 300 tech employees over six months for multiple roles

Profiles include software development, engineering and product managers, designers, data scientists across entry-level to senior leadership roles

OYO to hire over 300 tech professionals to expand tech, product teams

Hospitality firm OYO on Thursday said it is looking to hire over 300 technology professionals across entry-level to senior leadership roles during the next six months. The company seeks to hire full-stack teams with key skill sets and expertise in the areas of Machine Learning, Data Engineering & Information Security, Android and iOS developers, OYO said in a statement. The company is set to introduce several innovations and is committed to investing in technology, further optimising revenues for hotel owners, while improving user experience for customers, it added. The hiring will play a critical role in accelerating OYO's transformation to a global full-stack technology provider for small and mid-sized hotels and homes, the statement said. The company has already begun onboarding over 50 mid-level tech talent and around 150 campus recruits from top universities across India, it added. "We've been blessed to have a diverse pool of tech talent and believe that each new bright mind

SoftBank-backed Oyo shortlists 3 investment banks for $1.2-bn IPO: Report

The hotel aggregator, in which SoftBank owns a 46% stake and is one of its biggest bets, has endured months of layoffs, cost cuts and losses during the global health crisis

Microsoft looks to tap into Oyo before its potential IPO: Report

The deal could be announced in the coming weeks and would be a prelude to an initial public offering (IPO) by Oyo, the source said