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Russian armour-piercing tank rounds to be made in India, Rostec says
Russia's Rostec corporation has organized the production of armour-piercing rounds for Russian-made battle tanks in India. The "Mango" projectiles are designed to be fired from the guns of T-72 and T-90 tanks used by India's land forces. Rostec plans to localize gunpowder production in India as part of the Indian government's push for more foreign goods.
AI coding startup Magic seeks $1.5-billion valuation in new funding round
Magic, a U.S. startup, is raising $200 million for AI software development without revenue. Investors are funding coding assistants like GitHub Copilot. Paris-based Poolside AI also trains large language models. Magic's unique design surpasses transformer models, focusing on long-context windows for data processing.
Ahead of IPO, Bansal Wire Industries garners Rs 223 cr from anchor investors
The company has allocated 87.30 lakh shares to 18 funds at Rs 256 apiece, which is also the upper end of the price band. This aggregates the transaction size to Rs 223.5 crore, it added. The maiden public issue is an entirely fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 745 crore, with no offer-for-sale (OFS) component.
Bain Capital-backed Emcure Pharma mobilises Rs 583 cr from anchor investors
Emcure Pharmaceuticals has allocated 57.8 lakh equity shares to 48 funds at the upper end of the IPO price band, raising Rs 582.6 crore. The public subscription for the IPO will commence on July 3rd and conclude on July 5th.
Purplle closes Rs 1,000 crore funding deal led by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Purplle has also announced a Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Esop) liquidity programme and will offer liquidity of Rs 50 crore to its employees. Company cofounder and CEO said they will constantly innovate their technology to provide the best for their customer. Purplle is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the beauty and personal care (BPC) segment, having grown its GMV by four times over the last three years.
UPSC Prelims Result 2024 declared: Civil Services Prelims result out on upsc.gov.in
UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024 results are out for the June 16 exam. Candidates can access them on upsc.gov.in. Successful candidates move to the Mains round, including a written examination and personality test starting September 20.
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Quick guide to Euro 2024 round of 16
Exciting Round of 16 matches unfold as top teams battle for victory. The European Championship intensifies with thrilling matchups captivating football fans globally.
Agritech startup Two Brothers Organic Farms raises Rs 58.2 crore from Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter
Two Brothers Organic Farms, an agritech startup, has raised Rs 58.2 crore in funding led by Nithin Kamath's Rainmatter Foundation. The round also saw participation from Silicon Valley entrepreneur Raju Chekuri, founder of the cybersecurity firm NetEnrich.
LinkedIn cofounder's background-checking startup KarmaCheck raises $45 million
The San Francisco-based company said on Thursday that it will use the funds to accelerate the development of its technology and "expand into new industry verticals."
Matter Motors raises Rs 82 crore from Japan Airlines & TransLink Innovation Fund, others
EV bike maker Matter Motors raised Rs 28 crore in funding led by investors Japan Airlines & TransLink Innovation Fund among others. The company competes with automakers like Ultraviolette and Tork Motors.
Cloudphysician raises $10.5 million in funding round led by Peak XV Partners
Online healthcare and technology solutions provider Cloudphysician has raised $10.5 million (about Rs 87.7 crore) in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners, along with Elevar Equity and venture debt firm Panthera Peak. The startup will use the capital to strengthen its presence in India, enter other countries and develop its AI platform.
Ahead of IPO, Officer's Choice whisky maker Allied Blenders raises Rs 449 cr from anchor investors
The company has allocated 1.6 crore equity shares to 17 funds at Rs 281 each, the top of the price band, amounting to a deal size of Rs 449 crore, according to the report. The public offering, priced between Rs 267 and Rs 281 per share, aims to raise Rs 1,500 crore and will be open for subscription from June 25 to June 27.
Fast fashion retailer Shein filed for London listing in early June, say sources
The Chinese-founded company, which was valued at $66 billion in a fundraising round last year, had started engaging with its financial and legal advisors to explore a listing on the London Stock Exchange early this year, sources told Reuters in May.
First critical mineral block auctions winners to be announced on Monday
The winners of six critical mineral blocks, including the highly contested Katghora block, will be announced on Monday. Among them is India's first lithium and rare earth element (REE) mine. The first round of auctions, launched on November 23 last year with 20 mines, saw bids for phosphorite, fertiliser minerals, and more. The lithium block in Chhattisgarh received significant attention with over 10 bids, while graphite mines attracted 4-5 bidders per block.
Road ministry sets up 24*7 control room to monitor monsoon-related problems on national highways and its users
In an office memorandum issued on Saturday, the ministry of road transport and highways said the control room has been set up to monitor the problems arising from heavy rains impacting the operation of national highways in the country, viz., disruption of traffic, accidents due to poor visibility and potholes, water logging, road obstruction and landslides etc.
Zepto raises $665 million funding at $3.6 billion valuation to take on Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart
Company to double dark-store count to 700, taking on rivals Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Big Basket’s BB Now; DST Global, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Avenir Growth Capital and Avra joined as new investors in the round led by Glade Brook Capital, StepStone Group and Nexus Venture Partners.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6: All we know about release date, platforms, editions, plot and beta
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, 2024. Set during the Gulf War, the game features an innovative campaign, enhanced multiplayer with omnidirectional movement, and the return of round-based Zombies. Available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, preorders offer early beta access and exclusive rewards.
Premium luggage maker Eume raises Rs 15 crore in funding round led by Ashish Kacholia
Eume plans to open its first flagship store this year, starting in Mumbai and tapping the aspirational population in tier II and III cities are among the company's top priorities. The Mumbai-based luxury brand offer diverse products like luggage, vegan handbags, and accessories, among others. Eume's sales are split equally between its own website and marketplaces.
Unikon AI raises $2 million in funding from Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath, others
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Unikon AI has raised $2 million in a funding round from Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath, Lenskart cofounder Peyush Bansal, Shiprocket cofounder Vishesh Khurana, Noise cofounder Gaurav Khatri, among others. Unikon.AI is the latest venture by Aakash Anand, the founder of the D2C personal care startup Bellavita, which was acquired by Mumbai-based Ananta Capital.
AI startup OrbitShift raises $7 million in funding led by Peak XV's Surge, Stellaris Venture Partners
AI startup OrbitShift has raised $ 7 million in funding from Peak XV Partners' accelerator programme Surge and Stellaris Venture Partners. The AI-powered sales intelligence startup will use the capital to increase its customer base in the US, and invest further in technology and product team to hone its portfolio.
Supermoney bags $3.4 million in funding round led by Capital 2B, Capria Ventures
The SME-focused digital lending platform will use the funds to expand its loan disbursement and operational efficiencies.
Canada's Express Entry: Understanding the Comprehensive Ranking System and invitation rounds
Canada's Express Entry pool uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates for invitation rounds to apply for permanent residence based on various factors.
AI search startup Genspark raises $60 million in seed round to challenge Google
The funding is led by Singapore-based fund Lanchi Ventures and valued the startup, currently without revenue, at $260 million. Lanchi Ventures, formerly BlueRun Ventures China, rebranded last year to distance itself from its Silicon Valley origin BlueRun Ventures.
Ummeed Housing Finance raises Rs 630 cr equity
Ummeed Housing Finance raises ₹630 crore in Series F round from investors including A91 Partners LLP and existing investors. Funds to be used for expansion in central and southern India.
Warburg Pincus may lead $100-150 million funding round in Saas firm Whatfix
Private equity firm Warburg Pincus is set to lead a $100-150 million funding round in SoftBank-backed SaaS firm Whatfix, with participation expected from SoftBank and early investors Helion Venture Partners and Eight Roads Ventures. Whatfix is said to be clocking an annual recurring revenue of $70-75 million.
Marketing firm Maino.ai raises $1.8 million in funding led by India Quotient
A substantial portion of the funds will be allocated to building and scaling teams in key domains such as technology, product development, design, and strategy, said Rishabh Kumar, one of the three cofounders of Maino.ai.
PropTech investment reaches $4.6 billion since last decade
PropTech firms have seen a significant growth in investment since FY 2011, with a total of $4.6 billion in the last 14 years. This growth is attributed to the transformative impact of technology on the real estate industry, driving efficiency and innovation. Despite global economic uncertainties, PropTech firms' funding experienced a marginal dip in FY 2024, with investments totaling $657 million, down from $683 million in FY 2023. The shared economy and construction technology segments have emerged as leaders in the PropTech space, with 55% and 23% of the overall private investments in FY 2024, respectively.
It's not about me and my last match: Sunil Chhetri on eve of international retirement
A win on Thursday will almost guarantee the Indian team a maiden appearance in the third round of the FIFA World Cup, the finals of which are scheduled to be held in USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026. Chhetri last month announced that the second leg match against Kuwait would be his last in international football, having enjoyed a glorious career spanning 19 years.
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