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The good, bad and ugly: Decoding the IT pack’s Q4 show

LivemintLivemint · 1y ago
The good, bad and ugly: Decoding the IT pack’s Q4 show
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India's information technology (IT) sector is facing challenges as growth headwinds in the West and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) disrupt the industry. However, despite the uncertain macroeconomic conditions, IT companies have reported robust deal wins, particularly in key industry verticals and geographies. Operational metrics, such as reduced subcontracting costs and increased efficiency, have also given a boost to companies' margins. Indian IT firms are embracing AI and investing heavily in it. On the downside, the demand environment remains uncertain due to macroeconomic turbulence in the US and Europe, with the banking and financial services industry experiencing downtrends. Job cuts and automation concerns are also affecting the sector. Despite these challenges, some experts recommend considering long-term investments in large-cap IT stocks.

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Exclusive: Decoding Bluestone’s pre-IPO round

EntrackrEntrackr · 10m ago
Exclusive: Decoding Bluestone’s pre-IPO round
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Omnichannel jewellery retailer Bluestone has raised Rs 600 crore (approximately $72 million) led by Prosus (through its subsidiary MIH Investments) and with participation from Steadview, Think Investments, and Pratithi Growth Fund. The board at Bluestone has passed a special resolution 1,03,80,622 Series H compulsory cumulative preference shares at an issue price of Rs 578 to raise Rs 600 crore or $72 million, its internal fining accessed by Entrackr from Registrar of Companies show. Prosus led the round with Rs 351 crore or $42.2 million while Steadview Capital, Think Investments and Pratithi Growth Fund pumped in Rs 80 crore, Rs 84 crore, and Rs 35 crore respectively. The 27 other investors participated with the rest of the primary capital into Bluestone. This is part of an earlier reported Rs 900 crore pre-IPO round out of which Rs 300 crore is secondary. The funds will be used for expansion, ongoing operations, capital expenditure, and other general corporate purposes, the filing further added. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has been valued at around $972 million post-allotment. Following the fresh proceeds, Prosus holds 4.48% of the company while Steadview Capital, Think Investments and Pratithi Growth command 1.04%, 1.10%, and 1.08%, respectively. Founded in 2011 by Gaurav Singh Kushwaha, Bluestone provides an extensive jewellery collection for both men and women, available through its website and network of offline stores. According to the firm’s website, it operates over 190 stores across 75 cities. Bluestone continued to grow its revenue and narrow losses in the fiscal year ending March 2023. During the fiscal, the firm achieved 65% year-on-growth and its collection stood at Rs 787 crore. Its losses dwindled 87% to Rs 167 crore. It’s yet to file its annual results for FY24. Bluestone’s close competitor CaratLane, which is owned by Titan, reported Rs 3,081 crore revenue with Rs 79 crore profit in FY24.

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