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Stock Radar: Medi Assist, Matrimony, HAL, Premier Energies, Gensol Engg, Muthoot Finance in focus on Tuesday

Money ControlMoney Control · 10m ago
Stock Radar: Medi Assist, Matrimony, HAL, Premier Energies, Gensol Engg, Muthoot Finance in focus on Tuesday
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In today's stock market, several stocks are in focus. Some notable ones include: 1. Medi Assist Healthcare Services: Promoter Bessemer India Capital Holdings plans to sell shares worth Rs 540 crore through a block deal. 2. Adani Green Energy: Approved a joint venture with TotalEnergies Renewables Singapore, with an investment of $444 million. 3. Hindustan Aeronautics: The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of aero-engines for the Indian Air Force. 4. Muthoot Finance: Its subsidiary, Belstar Microfinance, received SEBI approval for an IPO to raise Rs 1,300 crore. 5. Lemon Tree Hotels: Signed a license agreement for an 80-room hotel property in Gir, Gujarat. 6. Maruti Suzuki India: Reported a 2.1% increase in total production in August compared to the same period last year. 7. Welspun Corp: Approved a $100 million investment for upgrading manufacturing and coating capabilities in the USA. 8. Zee Entertainment Enterprises: Appointed Shiva Chinnasamy as Chief Technology & Product Officer. 9. ICICI Bank: Stated that no salary or employee stock option plans have been paid to Madhabi Puri Buch after her retirement. This is just a brief snapshot, and there is more news in the market.

Global money is chasing Indian stocks again as bull run extends

Money ControlMoney Control · 9m ago
Global money is chasing Indian stocks again as bull run extends
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Overseas funds are increasing their investments in Indian stocks, resulting in a strong return to the Indian market worth $5 trillion. Net foreign purchases in the current quarter are estimated to be the highest since 2023, standing at $8.5 billion. The return of these funds can be attributed to the confidence in policy continuity after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured another term in power, as well as India's strong corporate performance and favorable economic conditions. This surge in inflows is also indicative of investors' growing comfort with India's equity valuation, despite being relatively expensive compared to its emerging-market peers. Additionally, India's economic growth forecasts and stable currency make it an attractive investment opportunity for foreign investors.

Deeptech startup Planys raises $4 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Deeptech startup Planys raises $4 Mn
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Deeptech startup Planys Technologies has raised $4 million in its ongoing pre-Series A round. The fresh investment tranche has come after a gap of more than two years for the Chennai-based firm. The board at Planys Technologies has passed a board resolution to issue 8,471 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 41,600 each to raise Rs 35.23 crore, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Himalaya Finance, Golden Birch Investments, Krishna Defence, Impact India Investments, SiriusOne Capital, and several individuals including Ashish Ramesh Kacholia, Shalini Chhabra, and Puneet Gupta participated during the new investment tranche. The company also approved its MSOP pool of 1,445 equity shares amounting to Rs 6 crore (as per the valuation report) in February, a separate filing shows. Established in 2015 by Tanuj Jhunjhunwala and Rakesh Sirikonda, Planys does underwater inspection by offering secure and adaptable solutions through marine robotics and analytics systems. The company has been working on over 350 projects with its 10 products across 5 countries. It also has more than 30 patents under its belt. Planys Technologies has raised around $8 million to date including a $1.6 million round led by Keiretsu Forum, LetsVenture in November 2021. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredibe, the company has been valued at around Rs 135 crore (post-money) in the new tranche. Unlike other startups, Planys hasn’t been growing at a rapid clip and this could be evident from its flat scale which grew to Rs 8.63 crore in FY23 as compared to Rs 7.41 crore in FY22. Moreover, the firm’s losses also spiked 3.2X to Rs 3.51 crore in the same period.

Funding and acquisitions in Indian startup this week [18 - 23 Nov]

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
Funding and acquisitions in Indian startup this week [18 - 23 Nov]
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During the week, 23 Indian startups raised around $595.86 million in funding. These deals include 6 growth-stage deals and 15 early-stage deals while 2 startups kept their transaction details undisclosed. Last week, 24 early and growth-stage startups cumulatively raised around $182.62 million in funding. [Growth-stage deals] Among the growth-stage deals, 6 startups raised $541.7 million in funding this week. Quicke commerce platform Zepto is on top with $350 million in funding. Omnichannel D2C nutrition platform HealthKart raised $153 million followed by insurtech firm Zopper, e-commerce platform Locad, fintech startup CredFlow, and drone-based geospatial firm Matrix Geo. [Early-stage deals] Further, 15 early-stage startups secured funding worth $54.16 million during the week. Semi-urban commerce platform OneCell Diagnostics led the list followed by decentralized gamer network KGeN (Kratos Gaming Network), same-day delivery platform Blitz, digital consumer products brand Billion Hearts, and beer startup Proost. Meanwhile, Vee Healthtek and Assure Clinics also raked in funding but did not disclose the transaction details. For more information, visit TheKredible. [City and segment-wise deals] In terms of the city-wise number of funding deals, Bengaluru-based startups led with 10 deals followed by Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, and Hyderabad. Segment-wise, E-commerce and Healthtech startups are on the top spot with 4 deals each. Fintech, Foodtech, Logistics, and SaaS startups followed the list among others. [Series-wise deals] During the week, Seed funding deals are at the top with 11 deals followed by Series A, pre-Series B, pre-Series A, Series F, Series I, Series D, and pre-IPO deals. [Week-on-week funding trend] On a weekly basis, startup funding surged 226% to $595.86 million as compared to around $182 million raised during the previous week. The average funding in the last eight weeks stands at around $266.77 million with 25 deals per week. [Fund launches] As many as three startup-focused funds launched this week namely OG Capital and IIT Bombay’s Incubator Fund with a corpus of $36 million and $11.9 million while 8i Ventures did not disclose the fund size. [Key hirings and departures] The startup ecosystem witnessed 11 notable hires this week. WeWork elevated Jitendra Mohandas Virwani, Karan Virwani, Mahua Acharya, Anupa Rajiv Sahney, and Manoj Kumar Kohli and also hired Adnan Ahmad under its board. At the same time, Flipkart welcomed Dan Bartlett to the board of directors. Additionally, after Flipkart, Binny Bansal resigned from the board of PhonePe. [Mergers and Acquisitions] MakeMyTrip announced its plans to acquire Happay from CRED while The Good Glamm Group completed the acquisition of The Moms Co. Other notable acquisitions include Arzooo by Moksha Group, Khatema Fibres by Moglix, and OneSource Speciality Pharma by 360 ONE Asset. [ESOP buyback] HealthKart announced its first-ever employee ESOP buyback plan worth Rs 55 crore ($6.5 million). NowPurchase, a SaaS-enabled marketplace for metal manufacturers also completed its first-ever ESOP buyback. Visit TheKredible to see series-wise deals along with amount breakup, complete details of fund launches, and more insights. [New launches] ▪️ Swiggy launches kitchen equipment procurement service for restaurants ▪️ Myntra pilots 2-hour delivery service ▪️ Dating app Flutrr launches AI chatbot for user convenience [Potential Deals] ▪️ Country Delight to raise $50-70 Mn led by SoftBank ▪️ Ritesh Agarwal to increase stake in Oyo ▪️ SolarSquare is looking to raise fresh funds at a 3X valuation [Financial results this week] ▪️ Healthians achieves EBITDA breakeven with Rs 250 Cr income in FY24 ▪️ Glance crosses Rs 600 Cr revenue in FY24 with improved economics ▪️ Teachmint revenue grows 2X in FY24, losses down to Rs 82 Cr ▪️ PharmEasy cuts losses by 51% to Rs 2,533 Cr in FY24, revenue dips 15% ▪️ Apple India posts $8 Bn revenue and $330 Mn profit in FY24 ▪️ Dezerv reports Rs 26 Cr revenue and Rs 75 Cr loss in FY24 ▪️ FNP crosses Rs 700 Cr revenue in FY24; losses drop by 78% ▪️ Paper Boat posts Rs 585 Cr revenue in FY24; cuts losses by 48% ▪️ Biryani By Kilo reports Rs 268 Cr revenue in FY24, cuts losses by 30% ▪️ Third Wave Coffee revenue crosses Rs 240 Cr in FY24, losses up 2X ▪️ The Sleep Company revenue soars 2.5X to Rs 312 Cr in FY24 ▪️ Park+ reports Rs 131 Cr revenue in FY24 with stable losses ▪️ INDmoney revenue spikes 73% in FY24, earns Rs 58 Cr from other income [News flash this week] ▪️ Zomato extends lead over Swiggy in food delivery ▪️ PhonePe, G-Pay lead UPI market share; Navi surpasses CRED to enter top 4 ▪️ boAt and Noise’s growth decline in Q3 amid market slowdown: IDC report ▪️ SEBI approves ArisInfra’s Rs 580 Cr IPO ▪️ BlackBuck’s share lists with a 2.9% premium ▪️ RBI eases forex rules for startups ▪️ Ola Electric cuts 500 jobs to improve profitability ▪️ Groww's valuation takes a hit after India shift: Report ▪️ Karnataka and DRDO join hands to support defence startups ▪️ MamaEarth’s Honasa faces distributor backlash over unsold inventory ▪️ Zomato becomes the first new-age stock to feature in the BSE Sensex index [Conclusion] On a weekly basis, startup funding surged 226% to $595.86 million as compared to around $182 million raised during the previous week. The week saw three startup-focused fund launches namely OG Capital, IIT Bombay’s Incubator Fund, and 8i Ventures. Zomato has solidified its position as the leading food delivery platform in India, capturing a 58% market share in the June quarter of FY25. This marks a significant increase from its previous market share of 54%. Swiggy, on the other hand, saw its market share decline to 42%. While the quick commerce segment continues to be competitive, with players like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart vying for market share, food delivery remains a key revenue driver for Zomato and Swiggy. ArisInfra has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs 580 crore. The company had earlier planned to raise Rs 600 crore but has now reduced the size of the fresh issue. ArisInfra is also considering a pre-IPO placement of up to Rs 115.92 crore before filing its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). BlackBuck's parent company, Zinka Logistics Solutions, saw its shares list at a 2.9% premium over its IPO price of INR 273. The stock debuted at INR 280.90 on the National Stock Exchange. The company's IPO was oversubscribed 1.8 times on the final day of bidding. Electric vehicle maker Ola Electric has initiated a restructuring process that will result in the layoff of around 500 employees. The company aims to streamline its operations and reduce costs to achieve profitability. This move comes amid concerns over its financial performance and after-sales service issues. The Karnataka government has partnered with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to support defence startups. This collaboration will provide startups with access to DRDO's testing facilities and mentorship. The partnership aims to foster innovation and growth in the defence sector, leveraging the expertise of both organizations.

Funding and acquisitions in Indian startup this week [03-08 Jun]

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Funding and acquisitions in Indian startup this week [03-08 Jun]
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As many as 17 Indian startups raised around $402.34 million in funding this week. These deals count 4 growth-stage deals and 11 early-stage deals. Moreover, two early-stage startups kept their transaction details undisclosed. In the previous week, about 39 early and growth-stage startups cumulatively raised close to $387.23 million capital. [Growth-stage deals] Among the growth-stage deals, 4 startups raised $317 million in funding this week. Eyewear retailer Lenskart led the list with its $200 million secondary funding followed by a digital lending startup Fibe with $90 million, electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy with $15 million, and Small and medium enterprises-focused digital lending platform LendingKart with its $12 million debt funding. [Early-stage deals] Subsequently, 11 early-stage startups secured funding worth $85.34 million during the week. Spun off from Polygon, blockchain startup Avail spearheaded the list followed by online astrology platform AstroTalk, AI-based low-code test automation platform Testsigma, fintech platform iPiD, and robotics startup Botsync. The list of early-stage startups also includes two startups that kept the funding amount undisclosed: IoT-driven green robotics solution provider Aegeus Tech and D2C nutrition brand Greenday (Better Nutrition). For more information, visit TheKredible. [City and segment-wise deals] In terms of the city-wise number of funding deals, Bengaluru-based startups led with 7 deals followed by Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Chennai. Segment-wise, e-commerce and fintech startups grabbed the top spot with three deals each. Robotics, SaaS, Blockchain, ClimateTech, and EV startups followed this list among others. [Series-wise deals] During the week, Series A funding deals led the list with 5 deals followed by 4 Seed and 3 pre-Series A deals. Further, the list includes Debt, Secondary, Series E, and Series F funding deals. [Week-on-week funding trend] On a weekly basis, startup funding barely increased 3.9% to $402.34 million as compared to around $387.23 million raised during the previous week. The average funding in the last eight weeks stands at around $326 million with 28 deals per week. [Key hirings] Among key hirings, Hardeep Singh has been appointed as CFO by Stride Ventures, Good Glamm Group appointed Lauren Bloomer as International OPS, while Abhaya Hota has been appointed as the Independent Director by Cashfree Payments. [Layoffs] Simpl, a Bengaluru-based fintech startup, has undergone its second round of layoffs in less than a month, cutting around 30 employees. This move follows a previous layoff of around 100 employees. Ashish Kulshrestha, head of communications at Simpl, explained that these layoffs are part of the company’s efforts to achieve profitability by mid-2025 and to enhance operational efficiency. The affected employees will receive a severance package including a pro-rated fixed salary up to the effective date and a two-month notice period salary as per the employment agreement. [M&A] Last week, Entrackr reported that Times Internet-owned MX Player is nearing an acquisition by Amazon. Amazon has now confirmed the acquisition of certain assets from MX Player, although the transaction isn’t yet complete. An Amazon spokesperson mentioned their continuous efforts to enhance customer experiences with local content available on Prime Video and miniTV in India. Additionally, Absolute Sports, the parent company of Sportskeeda.com and ProFootballNetwork.com and a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies is set to acquire all assets of SoapCentral.com, a leading entertainment content source in the US. The all-cash deal is valued at $1.4 million (approximately Rs 11.6 crore) and is expected to close within the next 30 days. [ESOP buyback] Leverage.biz, the company behind the study abroad platform Leverage Edu, Fly.Finance, and Fly Homes, has completed its second ESOP buyback exercise. This initiative benefited over 50 employees across various functions, although the exact amount of the stock buyback was not disclosed. Leverage Edu previously concluded its first ESOP buyback in June 2022. [Potential deals] Scimplify, a platform for sourcing and manufacturing specialty chemicals, is raising a new $5 million round led by Omnivore with participation from existing investors, just six months after its previous round. Meragi, an online platform for wedding-related services and products, is set to raise $8 million in a new round led by Accel, with existing investors Surge and Venture Highway also participating. The deal is in the final stages. Statiq, an electric vehicle charging network operator, is in discussions to raise $50 million in its Series B round, with existing investors Shell Ventures and Y Combinator, along with new investors. InsuranceDekho, the insurance arm of CarDekho, is in the final stages of acquiring a majority stake in wealth tech startup BankSathi through a share swap deal, allowing BankSathi shareholders to receive a stake in InsuranceDekho. Visit TheKredible to see series-wise deals along with amount breakup, complete details of fund launches, and more insights. [Financial results this week] After 4X growth in FY23, Ather Energy’s revenue declines in FY24 After Rs 215 Cr profit in FY22, Molbio reports Rs 3 Cr loss in FY23 [News flash this week] UPI in May: PhonePe maintains domination, Paytm sees marginal growth Amazon says it has purchased some assets of MX Player, not entire company No hurry to sell, indefinite horizon on Zomato: Sanjeev Bikhchandani Trading app Investmint halts services; explores M&A deal Baron Capital marks up Swiggy’s valuation to $15.1 Bn [Conclusion] The weekly funding increased 3.9% to $402 million, driven mainly by Lenskart’s $200 million secondary funding. Additionally, the week saw a layoff as fintech startup Simpl has undergone its second round of layoffs in less than a month, cutting around 30 employees. PhonePe maintained its lead in the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem with a market share exceeding 48% in May 2024, processing 6.8 billion of the 14 billion UPI transactions recorded by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Google Pay and Paytm processed 5.2 billion and 1.14 billion transactions, respectively. Info Edge, renowned for its recruitment portal Naukri, has seen significant success with its investments in Zomato and Policybazaar, with Zomato’s market cap increasing 2.3 times since its IPO. Under the leadership of founder and chairman Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the company remains patient with its profitable investments while nurturing its brands. Read here for more. Investmint, a signal-based trading app, has ceased operations due to challenges in establishing a reliable business model despite having decent traction and funds. The company is now exploring acquisition opportunities with wealth management firms. Baron Capital has increased Swiggy’s valuation to $15.1 billion, a 25% rise from the previous $12.1 billion valuation in December 2023. Following Baron’s lead, Invesco also raised Swiggy’s valuation to $12.7 billion in April.

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