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TREND | 10 Oct 2024

Tracxn, Cashkaro & Earnkaro: The Startups Ratan Tata Invested In | NDTV Profit

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TREND | 10 Oct 2024

Meesho to Physics Walla: Top 10 private equity deals of 2024

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Private equity investments in India saw the total sum of equity invested reach US$10.9 billion during the first nine months of 2024, marking a 38.9% increase from the previous year.

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TREND | 08 Oct 2024

PE investment in real estate increases to $2.2 bn in Jul-Sep: Savills India

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Private equity investments in the real estate sector jumped over twofold to USD 2.2 billion in July-September as investors look for gains amid strong property demand, according to Savills India. In the year-ago period, private equity (PE) investments in real estate stood at USD 934 million. Real estate consultant Savills India also noted that the PE inflows stood at USD 3.9 billion during the January-September period of this calendar year, touching the investment quantum registered in the entire 2023. The PE inflows stood at USD 6.7 billion in 2019, USD 6.6 billion in 2020, USD 3.4 billion in 2021, USD 3.4 billion in 2022, and USD 3.9 billion in 2023. "Despite global challenges, India witnessed heightened investment activity with YTD 2024 inflows surpassing all of 2023 investments, reflecting strong investor confidence on the back of a robust macroeconomic environment," said Arvind Nandan, Managing Director, Research & Consulting, Savills India. During the July-September quarter,

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TREND | 08 Oct 2024

BigBasket, Urban Company lead in fair pay; most platforms fall short

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Booming gig economy, dismal pay: Fairwork report reveals only two out of 11 major online platforms ensure their workers earn at least the local minimum wage after deducting work-related expenses

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TREND | 08 Oct 2024

Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket next on Mukesh Ambani's disruption list?

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Reliance has already launched pilot programs via JioMart in Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru, signaling its intent to shake up the fast-paced quick commerce market.

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TREND | 07 Oct 2024

JSW Ventures picks up stake worth $1.8 mn in drone tech firm Aereo

Business Standard

JSW Ventures, an arm of diversified conglomerate JSW Group, on Monday said it has picked up a stake in drone technology entity Aereo for USD 1.8 million. Aereo uses drone technology and AI-driven data analytics to help clients in asset management in sectors including mining and infrastructure, a statement by JSW Ventures said. The company raised the funds as part of Series B funding round. Aereo, which is delivering operating profits, will be utilising the funds for strengthening its offerings and also expanding into international markets, it said. The company has helped the government map over 45,000 villages over the last three years and cover more than 50,000 square kilometer for the Digital India Land Record Modernization Program (DILRMP), the statement said. Aereo Co-founder and chief executive Vipul Singh said JSW's trust and support is a strong testament to its approach, and its mission to transform asset management through drone technology. JSW Ventures' managing partner .

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TREND | 03 Oct 2024

Gujarat to Launch Incubator For Manufacturing Startups With Johnson Controls-Hitachi

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The startup incubator aims to provide a robust platform for startups focused on selected manufacturing sectors, fostering technological advancements, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

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TREND | 02 Oct 2024

Venture capital firm CRV planning to do something rare: Give money back

Business Standard

The reason, four of the firm's partners said in a joint interview, is that market conditions have changed for the worse

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TREND | 29 Sep 2024

Investing with no fear, no greed

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Venture capital firm Fundamentum sees growth opportunity in India's digital transformation

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TREND | 29 Sep 2024

Startups join the party with craft mixers

Business Line

How non-alcoholic mixers, handcrafted by small players, are edging out sugary soft drinks, sodas in cocktail glasses