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CIEL HR Services mops up ₹30 crore from Zoho, Pegasus, others in pre-IPO round
Nazara, Ola Electric Lead Gains In A Choppy Week For New-Age Tech Stocks
SPML Infra secures ₹159 crore surety bond limit, ₹22 crore arbitration award
In a separate development, the company secured an arbitration award of ₹21.61 crore from the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) on December 31, 2025. On Friday (January 2), shares of SPML Infra Ltd ended at ₹187.00, down by ₹3.29, or 1.73%, on the BSE.
Banking infrastructure startup Knight Fintech raises $23.6 million from Accel, IIFL, others
Mumbai-based banking infrastructure startup Knight Fintech has raised $23.6 million in a funding round led by Accel , with participation from IIFL and Rocket Capital. Existing investors Prime Venture Partners, 3One4 Capital, Commerce VC and Trifecta Capital also took part. Founded in 2019, Knight Fintech builds core infrastructure that connects banks, lenders, platforms and borrowers, enabling the flow of capital across the financial ecosystem. Its product suite spans co-lending, digital lending, embedded finance and treasury management. The startup's co-lending stack allows banks and large non-banking financial companies to partner with other institutions to originate and distribute loans. Knight Fintech works with financial institutions including Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, ICICI Securities, IIFL Finance, Bajaj Auto, Muthoot Fincorp and NABARD. It currently supports more than 150 partnerships across 85 lenders. According to the company, its platform has facilitated over $7 bill...
Bharat Coking Coal IPO: Coal India arm to launch IPO on January 9. Check GMP, price, other details
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) will launch its Rs 1,300 crore IPO on January 8, closing January 13, with promoter Coal India offloading shares via an offer for sale. The company, India's largest coking coal producer, will announce its price band on January 5. BCCL reported a net profit of Rs 1,240 crore for FY25.
DSM Fresh Foods steps into ready-to-eat market with acquisition of Avyom Foodtech
DSM Fresh Foods Limited, which operates the ZappFresh brand and is listed on the BSE SME platform, has approved the acquisition of a 51-60% controlling stake in Avyom Foodtech Private Limited, marking its formal entry into the ready-to-eat (RTE) and ready-to-cook (RTC) food segments and a push into overseas export markets. The acquisition will be executed through a cash infusion of around Rs 7.5 crore by DSM Fresh Foods Limited via a private placement of shares in Avyom Foodtech, resulting in at least 51% equity stake. The company said the transaction is expected to be completed over the next three to nine months. DSM Fresh Foods may also explore the induction of external strategic investors at the Avyom level through the issuance of fresh shares, subject to board approval, to support long-term growth and capital alignment. As part of the broader transaction structure, Avyom Foodtech has entered into a binding term sheet to acquire the operating food processing business of Ambrozia ...
Modern Diagnostic IPO Allotment Date: GMP Rises, Here's Step-By-Step Guide To Check Allotment Status
Unlisted shares of Modern Diagnostic Ltd are trading at Rs 106 apiece in the grey market, which is 17.8% premium over the upper IPO price of Rs 90, indicating moderate listing.
From OpenAI to Groq, 6 VC Trends That Captured AI Funding Gold Rush of 2025
Global investment in AI reached $202.3 billion by Q3 2025, a 75% year-on-year increase. The post From OpenAI to Groq, 6 VC Trends That Captured AI Funding Gold Rush of 2025 appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
From Arya.ag To Knight Fintech — Indian Startups Raised $104 Mn This Week
With the onset of new year and festive celebrations, the funding flow remained flat with merely two startups raising capital…
Adani Enterprises to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore via NCDs
Adani Enterprises is launching a public issue of non-convertible debentures to raise up to one thousand crore rupees. The issue offers various tenors and interest payment options. This fundraising aims to meet the company's financing needs, including refinancing and general corporate purposes. The debentures are rated CARE AA- and AA- (Stable) by respective agencies.
India spent Rs 1.1 lakh Cr on NYE; Knight FinTech raises $23.6M
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Electronics and IT approved 22 new proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, with a projected investment of Rs 41,863 crore and production of Rs 2,58,152 crore. Here’s what it entails.
Infra firm RKCPL, Chartered Speed, 6 others get Sebi nod to float IPOs
The other firms to receive regulatory nod are Shriram Food Industry, Vadodara-based Tempsens Instruments (India) Ltd, Indira IVF and Rays Of Belief Ltd.
NTPC in talks to buy minority stake in U.S.-based nuclear tech firm CCTE
The U.S.-based company has developed a patented thorium and enriched uranium nuclear fuel called ANEEL. It claims that the fuel is compatible with existing pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWR)/Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactors
Indira IVF, Chartered Speed, Jerai Fitness among 8 IPOs approved by Sebi
Sebi has cleared eight companies, including Indira IVF, Chartered Speed, Glass Wall Systems, Shriram Food Industry, RKCPL, Tempsens Instruments, Jerai Fitness and Rays of Belief, to proceed with IPO plans. The approvals span healthcare, mobility, infrastructure and consumer sectors, signalling steady regulatory momentum ahead of an expected listing window in 2026.
DSM Fresh Foods acquires majority stake in Avyom Foodtech
The board of DSM Fresh Foods has approved the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Avyom Foodtech, it said in a filing.
Adani Enterprises launches Rs 1,000-crore third public issue of NCDs, offers up to 8.90% yield
Ahmedabad, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, on Friday announced the launch of its third public issuance of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of Rs 1,000 crore, offering up to 8.90 per cent per annum.
Zappfresh acquires majority stake in Avyom Foodtech
The deal will be carried out through a cash infusion of approximately Rs 7.5 crore by DSM Fresh Foods, which operates under the brand Zappfresh. The acquisition will also help it expand into overseas export markets.
Adani Enterprises launches ₹1,000-cr NCD issue with green shoe option, subscription opens Jan 6
The NCDs will be listed on both the BSE and NSE. Each NCD has a face value of ₹1,000, with a minimum application of 10 NCDs and multiples of one NCD thereafter, making the minimum application ₹10,000. Shares of Adani Enterprises Ltd ended at ₹2,278, up by ₹18.00, or 0.80%, on the BSE today, January 2.
Agritech startup Arya.ag raises Rs 725 Cr in a Series D funding
Arya.ag will use the new capital to deepen engagement with farmers and farmer producer organisations, promote climate-smart practices, and strengthen control over post-harvest losses at the farm gate.
Integrated grain commerce platform Arya.ag raises Rs 725 crore from GEF Capital Partners
Arya.ag, an Indian integrated grain commerce platform, has raised Rs 725 crore, or about $80.58 million, in a Series D funding round led by GEF Capital Partners. The company said the fresh capital will help it work more closely with farmers and farmer organisations to promote climate-smart and market-driven agriculture practices. It will also support efforts to protect small farmers from climate-related risks by improving access to technology-based solutions. Arya.ag plans to use the funds to reduce post-harvest losses at the farm level and across the agriculture supply chain. Founded in 2013 by Prasanna Rao, Anand Chandra, and Chattanathan Devarajan, Arya.ag aims to solve the trust gap in Indian agriculture. Its model focuses on building efficient networks and helping farmers earn higher incomes. The company offers services across the entire value chain, from pre-harvest to post-harvest. Through its Smart Farm Centres and services such as storage, finance, and market access, Arya.a...
Exclusive: Whatfix Crosses Rs 500 Crore Revenue in FY25, Raises 297 Crore From Warburg Pincus, SoftBank
Whatfix crossed Rs 556.7 crore in revenue in FY25, posting 31% year-on-year growth while narrowing its net loss. Warburg Pincus increased its stake in the SaaS firm. The post Exclusive: Whatfix Crosses Rs 500 Crore Revenue in FY25, Raises 297 Crore From Warburg Pincus, SoftBank appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
Knight FinTech secures $30M+ funding, onboards ex-Infosys Finacle chief to cap table
Knight FinTech raised over 30 million dollars led by Accel, supports 150 partnerships, manages $125 billion in assets, and plans expansion to Middle East and APAC with Sanat Rao onboard.
Modern Diagnostic IPO Last Day: GMP Rises, Issue Receives 376.90x Subscription On Day 3
Unlisted shares of Modern Diagnostic Ltd are trading at Rs 107 apiece in the grey market, which is 18.9% premium over the upper IPO price of Rs 90, indicating a moderate listing.
Arya.ag raises ₹725 crore from GEF Capital Partners; to be IPO ready in 20 months
Arya.ag will use the capital to increase its engagement with farmers and expand technology-led, climate-smart agricultural practices