LG Electronics Inc. is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) for its India business as part of its strategy to achieve a $75 billion revenue target by 2030. This marks the first time the South Korean company, which competes with industry giant Samsung Electronics Co., has publicly discussed the possibility of listing its Indian operations.
CEO William Cho revealed that an Indian market…
During the latest earnings season, consumer-facing companies have observed a shift in shopping behaviors towards value-seeking. Lei Chen, co-CEO of PDD Holdings, the parent company of Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, has coined the term “rational consumers” to describe this trend.
In a recent earnings call, Chen characterized these consumers as making more “thoughtful” choices, balancing…
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced that it has been awarded a ₹11,000 crore contract from Adani Power and its subsidiary, Mahan Energen Ltd (MEL). The contract involves setting up three supercritical thermal power projects, each with a capacity of 2×800 MW. The projects will be located in Kawai, Rajasthan, and Mahan, Madhya Pradesh.
BHEL’s role includes supplying equipment and…
Andela, a startup once valued at $1.5 billion, has appointed Carrol Chang as its new Chief Executive Officer. Chang, who previously led Uber’s global driver operations, steps into the role as Andela seeks to rejuvenate its growth trajectory following a challenging period.
Founded by Jeremy Johnson and a group of Africa-based entrepreneurs, Andela initially emerged as a talent accelerator…
Mangaluru-based ice cream brand Hangyo has raised $25 million in funding from Faering Capital. This investment will be used to enhance production capabilities, speed up product development, and extend Hangyo’s reach in key markets, particularly across South India.
Currently, Hangyo operates with over 350 distributors and more than 30,000 retail locations, holding a strong market presence in…
Nazara Technologies Limited, a prominent Indian gaming company, is advancing its international expansion strategy with two major announcements this month. On August 21, 2024, the company revealed plans to invest up to £21.2 million (about ₹229.4 crore) in its UK subsidiary to fund the acquisition of Fusebox Games Ltd.
The investment will be split into a share subscription of £4,236,246…
Melissa Tavss, founder and CEO of Tipsy Scoop, transformed a fun side project into a multimillion-dollar enterprise. After feeling burnt out from her corporate job in marketing and PR, Tavss decided to pursue a new path by reviving a family tradition of ice cream-making.
Tavss, who had been working in the wine and spirits industry, began developing recipes for boozy ice cream while attending…
Paytm is set to complete its Rs 100 crore investment plan in GIFT City, Gujarat, within the next six months. The development center will focus on creating a suite of financial products and services, contributing to job creation and advancing AI-driven cross-border remittance and payments technologies.
One97 Communications Limited (OCL), Paytm’s parent company, announced that it is in the process…
Peloton Interactive’s upcoming earnings report will draw attention to the company’s ongoing CEO search and its strategies to boost subscriber growth for fiscal 2025. Scheduled for release on Thursday, the report will provide insights into how the fitness equipment maker plans to navigate its recovery from a post-pandemic sales slump.
Peloton has faced significant challenges since the surge in…
Visit Health, a prominent healthtech platform, has successfully secured over ₹250 crore through a combination of primary capital infusion and secondary share purchases. The funds were raised from Docprime Technologies, a subsidiary of PB Fintech, along with contributions from other promoters and employees.
This significant capital injection will drive Visit Health’s growth strategy focusing on…
