Atlys, a startup focused on simplifying visa processing, has successfully raised $20 million in its Series B funding round, co-led by Peak XV Partners and Elevation Capital. This funding round attracted participation from existing investors and notable newcomers such as DST Global and Headline. The capital infusion aims to bolster Atlys’ expansion efforts, enhance product development, and scale…
InCore Semiconductors, incubated at IIT-Madras, aims to build a robust semiconductor ecosystem in India, starting with embedded processors for everyday devices. In May 2023, the venture secured $3 million in seed funding from Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital’s India and Southeast Asia unit) to advance its development of semiconductor processors based on the RISC-V open-source architecture.
The…
Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) has successfully secured $375 million in financing from a consortium of international lenders to enhance its City Gas Distribution (CGD) network across India. This marks ATGL’s first international financing deal, with five major institutions participating: BNP Paribas, DBS Bank, Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
The initial commitment of…
Digital banking startup Freo, backed by Peak XV, is set to relocate its domicile from Singapore to India, marking a significant shift in the startup landscape. This move aligns with a growing trend of startups returning to their home market, driven by the expanding opportunities within India’s financial sector.
Freo, which operates under Singapore-headquartered MyCash Fintech, is in the early…
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set to launch BHASKAR, an innovative digital platform designed to enhance India’s startup ecosystem. This initiative, part of the Startup India program, aims to centralize and streamline collaboration among key players, including startups, investors, mentors, service providers, and government entities.
BHASKAR aligns with the…
Samsung Electronics’ Indian unit has initiated legal action against a labor union leading a significant strike at its only home appliances plant in Tamil Nadu. The strike, which has now lasted for 11 days, has resulted in substantial disruptions to production activities at the facility located near Chennai.
Legal Action
On September 12, Samsung filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary injunction…
Analog Devices (ADI) has entered into a partnership with India’s Tata Group to explore semiconductor manufacturing in the country, signaling a significant step towards bolstering India’s position in the global chip market. The announcement was made on Wednesday, highlighting the collaboration between the U.S. chipmaker and Tata Electronics, the manufacturing arm of the Tata conglomerate.
Tata…
India has officially eclipsed China in crucial global stock gauges, signaling a significant shift in investment dynamics and the potential for a substantial influx of foreign capital into Indian equities. According to a report by Morgan Stanley dated September 17, India now holds a 2.35% weighting in the MSCI AC World IMI Index, compared to China’s 2.24%. This positions India as the…
Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has unveiled a significant shift in the company’s sales strategy, revealing that Ola Electric products will now be available through any retail shop across India. This announcement follows the company’s recent integration into the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network, which Aggarwal has hailed as the “future of commerce.”
In a move aimed at…
PayMate, a leading digital B2B payments company in India, has announced a strategic partnership with NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. (NBBL) to introduce the PayMate BBPS-B2B platform. This cutting-edge platform aims to overhaul the commercial payment landscape in India by enhancing the efficiency of invoicing, payments, and collections, and fostering a seamless, interoperable ecosystem between buyers and…
