Temasek’s Fullerton Financial Holdings (FFH) is making a significant move in India by acquiring a controlling stake in Lendingkart, a digital lending platform focused on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Here’s a closer look at the deal and its implications.
What’s Happening?
Fullerton Financial is set to invest ₹252 crore (approximately $30 million) in Lendingkart, pending regulatory…
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Mumbai-based digital media company Rediff.com has appointed Vishal Mehta as its new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). This significant move comes after fintech giant Infibeam Avenues completed its acquisition of Rediff, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s journey.
A Strategic Shift
Vishal Mehta steps into the role previously held by Ajit Balakrishnan, who founded Rediff.com in 1996.
HDFC Bank Ltd. has recently sold a housing loan portfolio valued at approximately 60 billion rupees ($717 million) as part of its strategy to alleviate its credit load amidst increasing regulatory scrutiny in the banking sector. The transaction involved private deals with about six state-controlled banks, according to sources familiar with the situation who requested anonymity due to the…
Introduction: A New Era of Financial AccessibilityInCred Financial Services has announced an exciting partnership with Ola Financial Services, allowing users to apply for personal loans of up to INR 10 lakh directly through the Ola app. This collaboration aims to enhance financial accessibility for millions of users across India, revolutionizing the way personal loans are obtained.
Simplifying…
Introduction to Jump French startup Jump has raised €11 million (approximately $12 million) in a Series A funding round to revolutionize how freelancers access benefits typically reserved for full-time employees. By offering stability through full-time contracts while allowing freelancers to maintain their independence, Jump aims to create a better work-life balance for gig economy…
Moneyview, a leading consumer lending platform, has achieved unicorn status following a recent funding round that brought in new capital from existing investors. The company raised INR 38.64 crore (approximately USD 4.65 million) by issuing 60,23,382 equity shares at INR 64.15 each. Major contributions came from Accel India, which invested INR 29 crore, and Nexus Ventures, which added INR 19…
Global venture capital firm Accel has unveiled its latest pre-seed scaling initiative, Accel Atoms 4.0, with plans to invest up to $1 million in selected start-ups. The program, which opens for applications on September 16 and closes on November 17, will focus on two key areas: artificial intelligence and start-ups targeting the Indian market, or ‘Bharat.’
Accel Atoms 4.0 will provide funding…
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BlackRock Advisors Singapore and Jio Financial Services Form Strategic Joint Venture in India
On September 6, 2024, BlackRock Advisors Singapore Pte. Ltd. and Jio Financial Services Ltd. announced the formation of a new joint venture, Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Private Limited. This new entity aims to provide comprehensive investment advisory services in India, marking a significant step in…
