Jio’s mega public issue puts India’s AI companies in the spotlight; see who are the potential IPO candidatesThe interest in India’s AI firms comes at a time when such companies are attracting increasing private investment and some are beginning to...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Kendra Scott started a jewellery business with $500 in 2002; 14 years later, her company had reached a $1 billion valuationScott was once working on her business and then noticed that customers responded well to the handmade earrings and necklaces designed by he...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Heartbroken by this ending: Foursquare cofounder gets emotional after company's acquisitionDennis Crowley, cofounder of Foursquare, expressed heartfelt dismay at the recent acquisition by Infillion, noting that equity holders were...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
AI startup Simplismart in talks to raise $40-50 million; valuation may tripleSimplismart, an innovative AI infrastructure startup, is in talks to secure between $40 and $50 million in funding, which could potentially...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
IPO bound Paras Healthcare raises Rs 652.50 crore from anchor investors as issue set to open on October 21The investors included Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, BlackRock Global Funds, Eastspring Investments, Government Pension Fund Global, Nati...
20 Oct, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Pivot to Privatisation 2.0: Why IDBI Bank’s sale should rev up India’s push to privatise remaining non-strategic PSBs and PSUsLast week, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the sale of IDBI Bank's majority stake. The stake, held by the Government of ...
19 Oct, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
AI agent startup RapidCanvas raises $29 million from Vertex Ventures, othersHitachi Ventures and existing investors Accel, Peak XV Partners, Valley Capital Partners and Titanium Ventures participated, taking the sta...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
A $6 bn deal signals major appetite for the India prize as global giants look to deepen exposureThe sale of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank for around $6 billion is being viewed a pivotal moment in India's banking reform journey. The ...
15 Oct, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Novo Holdings, GIC, Axight look to back AIG Hospitals; Founders aim to pare 10-12% stake at Rs 24,000 cr valuationNovo Holdings and GIC are discussing investing Rs 2,000-2,500 crore in AIG Hospitals based in Hyderabad. The investment reflects a growing ...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Bank of America consumer retail M&A banker Peacock to leave, sources sayRichard Peacock, a veteran banker in consumer and retail M&A, is leaving Bank of America. He has been with the bank for over a decade. Earl...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Healthtech startup Confido Health raises $12.5 million in funding led by Z47Founded in 2022 by Chetan Reddy and Vichar Shroff, Confido Health develops artificial intelligence (AI) agents that automate administrative...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Udaan sees growth after four years with 13% rise in revenuesUdaan has shifted to a cluster-led operating model with greater accountability for performance at the city and category levels, according t...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
General Atlantic, ChrysCapital in talks to invest Rs 300-400 crore in ice cream brand Hocco; valuation may jump 80%The company’s valuation could rise to Rs 4,000-4,500 crore from Rs 2,500 crore, driven by rapid topline growth at the company founded by An...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Global Market: Asian investors pour money into hedge funds as bond markets falterAsian investors are increasing allocations to hedge funds amid volatile bond markets, uneven equity performance and concerns about traditio...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
US stocks: Goldman Sachs quarterly profit rises on equities strengthGoldman Sachs reported a remarkable profit increase in the third quarter, largely thanks to fluctuating market dynamics. Equities revenue s...
13 Oct, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Go slow on rate hikes: Make capital accessible and affordable to drive investment and job creationIndia is witnessing a notable increase in active companies, driven by the easing of regulations and lower capital costs. The government's f...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
INWIT investors line up financing for possible take-private, sources sayShareholders of INWIT are reportedly arranging financing for a potential take-private bid amid ongoing disputes. The investors involved inc...
11 Oct, 2026, 02.27 PM IST