Startup Funding

TVS Supply Chain Solutions to invest up to ₹100 crore in FIT 3PL Warehousing for expansion

FIT 3PL Warehousing Private Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of TVS Supply Chain Solutions. The subsidiary reported a turnover of ₹133.18 crore as of March 31, 2025. The investment will be made by way of equity and equity-like instruments in one or more tranches. The consideration will be in cash. Shares of TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd ended at ₹102.90, down by ₹1.01, or 0.99%, on the BSE.

Startup Funding

AU Small Finance Bank receives approval to raise foreign investment limit to 74%

The bank said the increased foreign investment limit from 49% to 74% will assist in maintaining sufficient headroom for foreign investment through permissible modes of investment in compliance with the consolidated FDI Policy. Shares of AU Small Finance Bank Ltd ended at ₹971.00, down by ₹18.45, or 1.94%, on the BSE.

Hiring News

Pine Labs freezes tech hiring at 1,000 engineers even as global expansion accelerates

Pine Labs is tightening its technology strategy by relying solely on its existing 1,000-member engineering workforce, even as it expands rapidly into international markets. CEO Amrish Rau says the company is prioritising efficiency and deeper utilisation of its current talent base while keeping all future tech hiring on hold.

Industry Trends

HUDCO to raise up to ₹2,500 crore via NCD issue on December 12

This follows the approval granted by the board to raise funds up to ₹65,000 crore through the issue of bonds and debentures during FY2025-26. The proposed fresh Series-E 2025 NCDs will have a tenure of 7 years, with the redemption date fixed as December 12, 2032. Shares of Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd ended at ₹213.70, up by ₹0.91, or 0.43%, on the BSE today, December 9.