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Emkay launches emerging Stars Fund – Series VII, eyes focus on equities, pre-IPO bets
Emkay Investment Managers has launched Emerging Stars Fund Series VII, a Category III AIF targeting listed equities and pre-IPO opportunities, with up to 35% allocation to unlisted companies, focusing on India’s long-term structural growth drivers.
HCLTech’s software arm to acquire Antwerp-based startup Wobby for $5.2 million
Wobby provides AI data analyst ‘Agents’ that enable users to query complex datasets through a natural language interface and receive actionable insights instantly
Ather Energy Forays Into Auto Insurance Distribution Business
Listed EV maker Ather Energy’s board has approved setting up a wholly owned subsidiary to distribute auto insurance policies. The…
ICICI Prudential AMC delivers second best listing among Rs 10,000 crore-plus IPOs this year
ICICI Prudential AMC debuted strongly with a nearly 20% listing gain, ranking as the second-best performer among Rs 10,000 crore-plus IPOs in 2025, driven by overwhelming institutional demand and reinforcing investor appetite for quality financial services despite a cautious market.
Meta Reportedly Building Three New Generative AI Models With Focus on Image and Video Generation
Meta is reportedly developing three new AI models under its Superintelligence Labs division. These include an image and video generation model to rival tools from Google and OpenAI, a coding-focused text model, and advanced world models. The push signals Meta’s intent to compete more aggressively in both consumer-facing AI features and long-term research tied to robotics and AGI.
Virohan raises $7.5M led by Japan's Mynavi Corporation
The round was led by Japan’s Mynavi Corporation, with participation from existing backers Blume Ventures, Bharat Inclusive Technologies Seed Fund and Rebright Partners.
OpenAI Invites Third-Party Apps On ChatGPT: What It Means
OpenAI recently invited app developers to submit third-party apps on ChatGPT, marking a structural shift in how the AI assistant operates. But what does this mean for users and developers? The post OpenAI Invites Third-Party Apps On ChatGPT: What It Means appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
India's Robinhood? Groww shares surge 13% after Jefferies initiates ‘Buy’ rating
Groww has a product velocity model similar to that of Robinhood Markets in the US, Jefferies says while initiating coverage of the stock with a “buy” rating.
HCLTech Buys Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Telco Solutions for AI-led Network Capabilities
Deal builds on HCLTech’s 2024 purchase of select assets from HPE’s Communications Technology Group, which earlier housed telco solutions. The post HCLTech Buys Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Telco Solutions for AI-led Network Capabilities appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.
Mishra Dhatu Nigam secures ₹122 crore order; open order book at ₹2,520 crore
Following this order win, MIDHANI said its open order position stands at around ₹2,520 crore as of the date. Shares of Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd ended at ₹293.80, up by ₹2.25, or 0.77%, on the BSE.
Space funding surge: India’s private space sector raises $150 million so far this fiscal, says INSPACe chief
India's space sector has secured a record $150 million in funding this financial year, with projections to surpass $200 million. This was driven by policy reforms and commercial prospects, highlights growing investor confidence.
PhysicsWallah Increases Xylem Stake With INR 122 Cr Investment
Listed edtech major PhysicsWallah (PW) has increased its stake in Xylem Learning Pvt Ltd to 77.27% with an investment of…
Bharti Airtel approves Rs 401.25 first & final Call on partly paid shares
Bharti Airtel approved a first and final call of Rs 401.25 on partly paid rights shares, setting February 6, 2026 as record date. Proceeds will cut debt, potentially making India operations near net debt free despite short-term share price weakness.
Bhavish Aggarwal Sells More Ola Electric Shares, Mints INR 325 Cr So Far
Bhavish Aggarwal’s stake sale in Ola Electric continued for the third consecutive session today, with the founder and CEO offloading…
Ola Electric bulk deal: Bhavish Aggarwal sells 2.83 cr shares worth Rs 90 crore
Promoter Bhavish Aggarwal on Thursday sold 2.83 crore shares of Ola Electric through a bulk deal, marking the third consecutive day of stake offloading. The shares were sold at Rs 31.60 apiece, taking the total transaction value to Rs 90.27 crore, exchange data showed.
Trump Media, which operates Truth Social, to merge with fusion firm TAE Technologies in $6 billion all-stock deal
Shares of Trump Media jumped after it announced a merger with private fusion company TAE Technologies, with each side set to own about 50% of the new firm. The deal comes as the US government pushes to accelerate the commercialisation of nuclear fusion technology.
Schneider Electric to invest over ₹700 cr in Tamil Nadu
The investment will cover the expansion of Schneider Electric India Private Limited’s smart manufacturing facilities in Chennai and Coimbatore, and the establishment of a new plant in Hosur by Schneider Electric IT Business India Private Limited to produce batteries and cooling solutions.
Goldman Sachs and Shark Anupam Mittal-backed Travelstack Tech files DRHP for IPO
Travelstack Tech, backed by Goldman Sachs and Anupam Mittal, has filed DRHP for an IPO combining a Rs 250 crore fresh issue and offer for sale, with proceeds funding working capital, debt repayment and growth as corporate travel demand expands in India.
EV Startup Oben Electric Raises INR 85 Cr To Scale Distribution Network
Electric bike maker Oben Electric has raised INR 85 Cr (about $10 Mn) in its pre-Series B funding round from…
Shriram Finance shares rise on reports of 20% stake deal with MUFG
Shriram Finance shares rose for a second straight session after reports that its board will meet to consider a possible equity stake sale to Japan’s MUFG. The company said the board will evaluate fundraising options including a rights issue, preferential allotment or QIP.
Speciale Invest to raise Rs 1,400 Cr for Growth Fund II
The seed-stage investment firm has also elevated Venture Partner Vijay Jacob to General Partner to help the firm make bets beyond seed stage in deep-tech companies.
Paytm subsidiary receives RBI nod to carry out offline, cross-border payments — Details here
Paytm subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services, on 17 December 2025, received regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India to carry out offline and cross-border payments. Here's what you need to know.
Wendt India infuses additional €1.1 million into German arm to support operations
The latest funding takes the total investment in Wendt GmbH to €1.65 million as the engineering solutions maker steps up its European presence and backs day-to-day operations of its newly set up German subsidiary.
Ola Electric Mobility founder Bhavish Aggarwal sells 4.2 crore additional shares
Company sources confirmed that the share sale was structured in multiple tranches rather than a single block. The second tranche of the transaction was executed on Tuesday, and the remaining shares will be sold in due course. Shares of Ola Electric Mobility Ltd ended at ₹32.80, down by ₹1.68, or 4.87%, on the BSE.