Introduction: Adani’s Colombo Port Project Moves Forward
Sri Lanka’s ports minister Bimal Rathnayaka has confirmed that the Sri Lankan government is fully behind the development of a deep-water container terminal at the Port of Colombo. This comes as the Adani-led group, one of India’s biggest conglomerates, moves forward with funding the project from its own resources. The announcement…
Cashfree Payments, one of India’s leading homegrown payments and API banking platforms, has announced a major brand collaboration with Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao. The actor will be the face of their exciting new campaign, “Move Fast,” aimed at showcasing the platform’s quick, reliable, and efficient payment solutions.
This collaboration highlights Cashfree Payments’ growing focus on…
Hair loss is a common issue among men, affecting self-esteem and confidence. Around 50% of men experience noticeable hair loss by the age of 50, with over 60% of Indian men above 30 facing significant hair thinning. In addition, 17% of women aged 20–40 report hair loss, often due to stress, nutritional deficiencies, or hormonal imbalances.
While male-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia)…
Swiss International University expands its global presence with a $21.7 million acquisition in multiple countries.
Swiss International University has, for a considerable time, invested $21.7 million to purchase four top academies in Switzerland, Dubai, and Kyrgyzstan. The step is thrilling for the university as it progresses with its international growth, representing an attitude toward modern…
The excitement surrounding MobiKwik’s IPO is palpable as the company’s initial public offering (IPO) continues to capture the attention of investors. By the second day of bidding (December 12), the issue has already been oversubscribed by more than 10 times, signaling a strong demand from investors eager to get a piece of the fintech giant’s public debut.
The IPO, which aims to raise INR 572…
In a significant move for India’s rapidly growing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector, Snapmint, a fintech startup, has raised $18 million in its latest funding round. This round, which combines debt and equity, was led by Prashasta Seth of Prudent Investment Managers, with contributions from Perpetuity Ventures and existing investor Pegasus Fininvest.
Snapmint’s latest funding will be used to…
In a major boost for India’s clean energy sector, SolarSquare, a leading residential solar startup, has raised $40 million in its latest funding round. Led by Lightspeed, the round also saw participation from key investors like Lightrock, Elevation Capital, Lowercarbon, Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter, and Gruhas Proptech. This fresh capital will fuel SolarSquare’s mission to make rooftop solar…
The fintech landscape in India has seen explosive growth in recent years, with new startups emerging to meet the evolving financial needs of businesses and consumers. To further fuel this growth, PayU—a leading digital payment aggregator—and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have come together to launch the second cohort of their fintech-focused accelerator program, inFINity 2.0. The program is…
Kreedo Early Childhood Solutions, an edtech startup dedicated to improving early childhood education, has secured Rs 10 crore in debt funding from Recur Club, a well-known debt marketplace for startups and SMEs. This funding will help the company scale its operations, enhance its learning solutions, and address its working capital requirements.
Kreedo’s Mission: Revolutionizing Early…
Navanc, a promising fintech startup, has raised $1 million in a seed funding round aimed at transforming the way secured lending and property transactions are handled in India. The round was led by Prarambh Ventures and saw participation from several prominent investors, including Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Brigade REAP, FirstPort Capital, and other angel investors.
The funds will help…
