SoftBank's attempt to get $6 billion OpenAI margin loan stalls: ReportThe company is considering various fundraising options, the report said, adding that it could still move forward with the margin loan at a ...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Regional retail companies chase IPO gold to fund dreamsSmall towns in India are becoming major retail growth centers. This is leading many regional companies to plan initial public offerings. Th...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Lenskart shares in focus after Viridian completes stake transfer from Copthall MauritiusHong Kong-based Viridian Asia Opportunities Master Fund acquired an 18.96 lakh share stake in Lenskart Solutions for Rs 96 crore. This foll...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: 'Cowards falter, but danger is often overcome by those who nobly...' - A powerful reflection on why boldness is often the path to successQuote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, served for over 70 years. She became a symb...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Ola Electric’s QIP boost; AMFI benches Stable MoneyHappy Friday! Ola Electric has raised fresh capital through a QIP. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
05 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
How Larry Ellison, Masayoshi Son, Michael Saylor AI crypto billionaires reshaping legacy wealth in 2026 markets shift?Oracle’s AI cloud surge, SoftBank’s OpenAI-backed rebound, and MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy reflect a new billionaire era. Over $1 tril...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.40 AM IST
Kuku FM readies public market debut; SoftBank books Lenskart gainsKuku FM's parent has taken the first step towards a stock market listing. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
04 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
SoftBank snags Rs 2,873 crore from Lenskart stake sale, clocking 7x returnSVF II Lightbulb Cayman, a SoftBank affiliate, sold 5.65 crore shares, or 3.25%, in Lenskart for Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal on Wed...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Together Fund’s Manav Garg joins portfolio firm Emergent as executive chairmanAnnouncing the move in a LinkedIn post on Thursday, Garg stated that he will continue supporting founders and portfolio companies at Togeth...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Lenskart shares fall 2% on Softbank's Rs 2,873-crore stake sale; draws Goldman, Fidelity, othersLenskart Solutions share price dipped 2% on Thursday as SoftBank affiliate SVF II Lightbulb (Cayman) sold a significant stake. Global and d...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Stocks in news: Rajesh Exports, Lenskart, Suzlon Energy, Aurobindo Pharma, Tata MotorsIndian markets saw volatility and closed lower on Wednesday. Key companies are in focus due to significant developments. SoftBank reduced i...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
SoftBank sells Rs 2,873 crore worth of Lenskart shares in block deal to Goldman Sachs and other investorsLenskart Solutions saw a major stake sale as SoftBank offloaded shares worth about Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal. The transaction dre...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves, from our…’Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, guided her nation through decades of change. Her steadfast duty made her a symbol o...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Japan’s MUFG readies $250 million India fund as investor mix shifts in startup fundingJapan's MUFG is launching a significant $250 million fund for Indian startups. This new fund will focus on early and growth-stage companies...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan's most valuable company on AI boomSoftBank Group has become Japan's most valuable company, surpassing Toyota Motor. This shift highlights investor excitement for artificial ...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Tech jobs go cold; Chip startups shift gearIndia’s tech hiring has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
01 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
SoftBank to invest €75 billion in 5 GW French AI centresSoftBank Group is set to invest up to $87 billion in France to build 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity, aiming to establish the countr...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.19 AM IST