E-commerce giant Meesho has made significant strides in reducing its customer support costs, thanks to the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into its operations. Sanjeev Barnwal, the founder and chief technology officer (CTO) of Meesho, revealed that the company has successfully automated 95% of its customer support chats, resulting in a remarkable 90% reduction in related…
This week’s IPO lineup includes the highly anticipated Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd on the mainboard and four SME issues aiming to raise a total of ₹257 crore from investors. Here’s a detailed look at the new public offers set to open for subscription.
Mainboard IPO
Saraswati Saree Depot Ltd
Issue Size: ₹160 crore
Subscription Dates: August 12 – August 14, 2024
Price Band: ₹152 to ₹160…
At the D23 Expo in Anaheim, Miley Cyrus made history by becoming the youngest recipient of the prestigious Disney Legend award. The accolade, given in recognition of her significant contributions to Disney’s legacy, was presented to Cyrus in an emotional ceremony that highlighted her transformative journey from child star to global pop icon.
The event was marked by a lively introduction from…
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, few have had as profound an impact on understanding internet trends as Mary Meeker. Her annual Internet Trends Reports have been pivotal in shaping the tech world’s strategic decisions for over two decades. From her early days as a stockbroker to becoming a leading venture capitalist and tech visionary, Meeker’s insights have been a cornerstone for…
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has voiced its support for SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch, rejecting claims from the recent Hindenburg report that aim to “create a trust deficit in the market ecosystem.” The report, issued by US short-seller Hindenburg Research, alleged that SEBI’s perceived inaction against the Adani Group could be connected to Buch’s investments in offshore…
Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL) experienced a significant drop in its share price on Monday, August 12, 2024, as the company’s financial troubles took a new turn. The stock tumbled 19.47%, hitting a day low of Rs 37.55, and was last seen trading 15.14% lower at Rs 39.57. This latest decline extends the company’s losing streak to three consecutive trading sessions. The fall in the stock price…
Wealthtech startup Infinyte.Club has successfully raised $3.6 million (INR 30.2 crore) in its seed funding round, spearheaded by Elevation Capital. The funding round also featured investments from a prominent group of angel investors, including Kunal Shah, founder of CRED; Vidit Aatrey, cofounder of Meesho; Gaurav Munjal, CEO of Unacademy; Sanket Shah, CEO of InVideo; Varun Dua, founder of ACKO…
CreditAccess India BV, a Netherlands-based firm with a 66.56% stake in CreditAccess Grameen, is aiming for a $2.7 billion valuation for the microfinance company, according to a report by Mint. If successful, this deal would become the largest transaction in India’s $51 billion microfinance sector.
To facilitate the sale, CreditAccess India has enlisted investment banks Jefferies, Barclays…
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on August 8, 2024, that Google Cloud is set to establish a major startup hub and a centre of excellence in the state. This development is part of a broader effort by the state to enhance its technology sector and attract significant investments, creating thousands of new employment opportunities.
Investment Surge and Strategic Initiatives
During…
The Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024, held in Bengaluru, has emerged as a pivotal platform for addressing the future of entrepreneurship and innovation. With the theme “Persist | Reset | Rebuild,” this year’s event has brought together a stellar roster of policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to explore the evolving landscape of startups.
Keynote speaker Amitabh Kant emphasized the…
