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InCred set to buy Stocko for Rs 300 Cr

EntrackrEntrackr · 4m ago
InCred set to buy Stocko for Rs 300 Cr
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InCred set to buy Stocko for Rs 300 Cr Lending and wealth service provider InCred Money is set to acquire trading platform Stocko for Rs 300 crore ($35 million). As per the ET report, Stocko will be renamed InCred Stocko after the process is completed. However, the deal is not yet approved by regulators. Stocko offers trading in stocks, options, commodities, and currencies, with a daily turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore. The company’s team, led by Shrey Jain, will continue after the merger. InCred plans to integrate Stocko with its current services. The deal marks InCred’s entry into the retail brokerage space. InCred Money is part of InCred Group, which also runs lending and wealth services. The Bhupinder Singh-led Incred achieved unicorn status after raising $60 million in a Series D round from new and existing investors in December 2023. A Mint report suggested that InCred aims to raise Rs 4,000-5,000 crore ($471-588 million) through its IPO, at a valuation ranging between Rs 15,000 crore and Rs 22,500 crore, a price of Rs 225 to 325 a share. The company is reportedly targeting a listing in the last quarter of 2025. The InCred Group operates three entities: InCred Finance, InCred Capital, and InCred Money. In FY24, the group’s revenue from operations grew by 48% to Rs 1,267 crore. It also reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 316 crore in the last fiscal year.

PRISM announces top-level reshuffle to boost international growth

EntrackrEntrackr · 12d ago
PRISM announces top-level reshuffle to boost international growth
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PRISM, the parent company of OYO, has announced a leadership realignment aimed at strengthening its global operations and expanding across key markets. Ankit Tandon, currently CEO of OYO Vacation Homes, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of PRISM and CEO, Europe. In his expanded role, he will oversee PRISM’s global business performance, including brands such as Belvilla, DanCenter, and Sunday Hotels. Tandon will also manage operations across Europe, the UK, and the US, which includes G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6. He will continue to lead the Vacation Homes business, including CheckMyGuest in France and MadeComfy in Australia. Varun Jain, earlier COO for India, has been appointed COO for Asia. His expanded mandate covers India and the SEAME region (Southeast Asia and the Middle East). He will also oversee Traum Ferienwohnungen in Germany. Within India, Innov8 and Weddingz will report to him, supported by Pankhuri Sakhuja and Nitin Gupta. Shreerang Godbole will continue as Chief Service Officer, leading customer experience and operations across PRISM businesses. He will also manage operations for DanCenter and MadeComfy. Shirish Damani has been appointed COO for Europe Homes & Hotels. He will work closely with Ankit Tandon to drive supply, revenue, and margins across key European brands, while continuing to lead global M&A efforts. Meanwhile, Gautam Swaroop, who led PRISM International and Traum Ferienwohnungen, is exiting to pursue new technology-led ventures but will continue to advise the company. The leadership changes come soon after the rebranding of OYO’s parent company as PRISM. PRISM operates OYO and a portfolio of hospitality and living brands across 35 countries, serving over 100 million customers globally. According to the company’s annual report for FY25, OYO recorded a profit after tax (PAT) of over Rs 200 crore in Q1 FY26, a sharp rise from Rs 87 crore in the same quarter last year.

InCred Money secures Rs 250 Cr from marquee investors at $200 Mn valuation

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InCred Money secures Rs 250 Cr from marquee investors at $200 Mn valuation
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InCred Money secures Rs 250 Cr from marquee investors at $200 Mn valuation InCred Money, the wealth and asset management arm of InCred Group, has raised Rs 250 crore ($30M) from investors including Ranjan Pai, Ram Nayak, Mankind Family Office, MMG Family Office, Ravi Pillai Family Office, and Raj Vattikutti Foundation. According to Entrackr sources, the fresh capital values InCred Money at around Rs 1,650 crore (roughly $200 million). Founded by Bhupinder Singh, InCred Group runs three key businesses: InCred Finance (a retail and MSME-focused NBFC), InCred Capital (wealth and asset management, M&A advisory, capital markets, and broking), and InCred Money. The group positions itself as a tech-driven financial services firm leveraging data science and proprietary risk models. InCred Money offers investment options across unlisted shares, fixed deposits, gold, silver, and more. According to the company’s website, the platform is used by over 1.5 lakh investors. The fresh fundraising comes as InCred Holdings gears up for a public market debut. The parent is preparing for an IPO with a total issue size pegged at $460–560 million, including a Rs 1,500 crore fresh issue and a Rs 300 crore pre-IPO placement. On the financial front, InCred Finance, the group’s lending arm, recorded a 47% year-on-year jump in revenue to Rs 1,872 crore in FY25, while profits rose 18% to Rs 374 crore. InCred Capital had earlier secured $50 million from family offices to expand its wealth and capital markets operations. With this funding, InCred Money becomes part of the growing wave of wealth management startups getting strong investor interest, as more Indians turn to digital platforms to manage their money.

Exclusive: Incred to raise Rs 1,500 Cr via fresh issue in IPO

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Exclusive: Incred to raise Rs 1,500 Cr via fresh issue in IPO
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**Exclusive: Incred to raise Rs 1,500 Cr via fresh issue in IPO** InCred Holdings is preparing for an IPO with a total issue size pegged at $460-560 million. As part of the offer, the fintech firm is set to raise Rs 1,500 crore (around $172 million) via a fresh issue of shares. According to the internal documents reviewed by Entrackr, the company’s board will approve a resolution to issue equity shares worth up to Rs 1,500 crore in a fresh issue. The firm is also planning to raise Rs 300 crore through a pre-IPO placement, which will be counted as part of the fresh issue. The documents further indicate that InCred Holdings is in the process of submitting its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company’s shares will be listed on both the BSE and NSE following regulatory approvals. Founded by Bhupinder Singh, InCred operates as a tech-first non-banking financial company (NBFC), focusing on consumer, SME, and education lending. The group claims to leverage proprietary risk analytics, data science, and digital-first operations to serve retail and MSME borrowers across India. The InCred Group operates three entities: InCred Finance, InCred Capital, and InCred Money. InCred Finance has raised over $370 million to date, including $60 million in its Series D round, which also marked its entry into the unicorn club. Meanwhile, InCred Capital, which oversees wealth and asset management, M&A advisory, capital markets, equity research, and broking, secured $50 million in funding, led by a clutch of family offices. On the financial side, InCred Finance has reported a 47% year-on-year increase in its revenue to Rs 1,872 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,270 crore in FY24. At the same time, the profits of the firm grew 18% to Rs 374 crore. Disclaimer: Bareback Media has recently raised funding from a group of investors. Some of the investors may directly or indirectly be involved in a competing business or might be associated with other companies we might write about. This shall, however, not influence our reporting or coverage in any manner whatsoever.

OYO posts over Rs 200 Cr profit in Q1 FY26; rebrands parent as PRISM Life

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OYO posts over Rs 200 Cr profit in Q1 FY26; rebrands parent as PRISM Life
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OYO posts over Rs 200 Cr profit in Q1 FY26; rebrands parent as PRISM Life As per the company’s annual report 2024-25, OYO clocked a profit after tax (PAT) of over Rs 200 crore in Q1 FY26, a sharp jump from Rs 87 crore in the same quarter last year. Oravel Stays Limited, which operates OYO, kicked off FY26 on a strong note with profits more than doubling in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year. The report further highlighted that the company achieved an EBITDA of Rs 550 crore during the quarter, while revenues surged 47% year-on-year to Rs 2,019 crore. Its gross booking value (GBV) grew 144% YoY to Rs 7,227 crore, reflecting strong recovery and demand momentum across markets. Alongside the financials, the company’s board has also cleared a 1:1 bonus share issuance for existing shareholders. For the full year FY25, OYO reported a consolidated revenue of Rs 6,252.8 crore, 16% more than the previous fiscal, with an EBITDA of Rs 1,100 crore, and a consolidated PAT of Rs 2,448 crore. Its GBV for the year stood at Rs 16,250 crore, growing 53% year-on-year. In a strategic move to sharpen its identity as a lifestyle and hospitality tech conglomerate, Oravel Stays has introduced a new parent brand PRISM Life (shortened as PRISM). The new identity will act as the corporate umbrella housing OYO and its other premium brands such as Belvilla, Palette, Clubhouse, and Sunday Hotels. The Gurugram-based company has also been pushing premiumisation while expanding globally. In FY25, it deepened its footprint in the US through the acquisition of Motel 6 and Studio 6, and scaled its home business under Belvilla, Dancenter, and CheckMyGuest in Europe. By March 2025, OYO’s portfolio included over 120,000 vacation homes and 21,000 hotels across more than 35 countries. Founder and chairman Ritesh Agarwal said in his letter to shareholders that the long-term goal is to transform the group into one of the world’s leading lifestyle companies under PRISM, leveraging technology, AI-driven revenue management, and diversified hospitality brands.

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