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As COVID19 has changed the global economic phase, India has partially come back to the track with more than a few fully operational green zones. Most of the industries and companies in it have opened up their offices to continue their official operations that were not possible through work from home. Major industries are now setting up future operational plans to recover their revenue losses that could have happened due to Covid19. The Covid19 cases are still increasing by huge numbers per day in the nation, but still, the country is trying its best to make things normal.
Industrialists and startup owners play a huge role in the country’s economy. That’s why most owners and corporate leaders are still making huge investments, getting funds, acquiring other sectors, and also making strategies to expand their present business model. There is a lot of latest startup news, funding alerts and acquisition alerts again this week, which you should not miss.
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Here, we bring you the latest startup news for this week, i.e. a quick snapshot of all the happenings in the Indian startup industry. Let’s proceed.
Reliance Jio’s grocery delivery platform, Jio Mart, now operational across major metro cities
The all-new JioMart, which is solely the grocery delivery platform of Reliance Jio, is now operational in more than 200 cities of India. The company is delivering to major metro cities including Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and many others.
Repos Energy, a startup founded by Ratan Tata all set to manufacture and sell 3200 mobile petrol pumps in FY20-21
Repos Energy, Pune based energy distribution startup which is backed up by Ratan Tata is in talks to produce and sell around 3200 mobile petrol pumps. The plan will be executed by the company in the current financial year 2020-21. Repos Energy is involved in delivering diesel to customer’s homes.
Funding Alert – Cybersecurity and data protection solution provider Quick Heal Technologies has invested Rs.2 crore in a Singapore based startup of next-gen networking and wireless technology, Ray Pte. Ltd.
Govt. of India shortlists 10 major companies to develop a Made-in-India video conferencing solution
After the speech of Indian PM Mr. Narendra Modi to follow Made-in-India productions, the Govt. of India itself is working to develop a Made-in-India video conferencing solution for the nation. For this, 10 major companies are selected. These also include tech giant HCL Technologies and SaaS major Zoho.
IIT Bhubaneswar successfully develops Online Exam System Technology for Exam Conduction
After successful testing, IIT Bhubaneswar has launched an advanced online system for conduction of examinations including semester-end exams and class tests. The system will have a virtual exam hall with real invigilators, online question paper distribution, and submission of answer sheets (soft copies). The system has plugged loopholes in the present online exam systems.
Funding Alert – Alibaba funded BigBasket is in talks to raise $200Mn in order to boost online grocery sales in India amid Covid19 pandemic and lockdown situation.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan launches his own personal care and grooming brand ‘FRSH’
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has finally launched his own personal care and grooming brand ‘FRSH’. Salman Khan has unveiled his brand online on social media from his Panvel farmhouse. The actor is living in his Panvel farmhouse since the beginning of the COVID19 lockdown.
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Ola Money gets funding of Rs. 205 Cr from the Matrix Partners
Ola Money has raised Rs.205 Cr in its funding round which was led by Matrix Partners. As per reports, Alpha Wave Holdings and Gemini Investments also took participation in the funding round. This funding alert makes the total value of Ola Financial Services at Rs.1875 Cr.
Kerala’s liquor app BevQ downloaded over 1 Lakh times within just 1 hour of launching at PlayStore. BevQ has been launched by the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) to lessen the crowding at liquor stores.
PepsiCo Ties up with on-demand delivery service Dunzo for enabling last-mile delivery of its food brands
PepsiCo India, the food and beverage major in India has partnered with the on-demand delivery service Dunzo. The partnership has been done in order to deliver its products from its food brands to customer’s homes. These brands include Kurkure, Doritos, Quaker, and Lays.
Microsoft is now looking for a $2Bn stake in Reliance Jio Platforms and joins the large parade of investors
Reliance has is grabbing a lot of funding from its international investor amid the COVID19 pandemic. Now, Microsoft is all set to join the parade of investors. Reportedly, Microsoft can invest $2Bn to grab more than 2.5% stake in the Reliance Jio platforms.
Funding Alert – Non-Banking Financial Company IndoStar Capital Finance successfully raises Rs. 1225 crore equity capital from its alternative asset manager Brookfield.
Infosys and Avaloq tie up to boost wealth management capabilities through digital platforms
India IT major Infosys has tied up with Avaloq, a Zurich based company in order to provide end-to-end (e2e) wealth management capabilities via digitalized platforms. Infosys will be helping Avaloq clients in changing their existing systems into high tech, modernized digital advisory platforms.
SoftBank is all set to raise $500Mn to $750Mn to support Cleantech Projects in India and US
SoftBank, Foxconn, and Bharti Enterprises have a joint venture named SBG Cleantech. The joint venture is spread across India, US, the Middle East and Latin America. SoftBank is now in talks to raise $500Mn – $750Mn for its joint venture SBG Cleantech to fund its projects in India and the US.
Funding Alert – Anand Chandrasekaran, who is the ex-director of Facebook and senior executive of Snapdeal, has invested an undisclosed amount in Edurev, which is an Edtech startup based in Delhi.
Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala Investment Company is in talks to invest $1Bn in Reliance Jio platforms
Since April 2020, Reliance Jio is grabbing a lot of investments from foreign investors including Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala Investment Company. Reportedly, Mubadala is looking for opportunities to grab a $1Bn stake in Mukesh Ambani led telecom giant. Reliance Jio has already attracted worldwide investors in the last 1 month.
Google looking for a stake in British Telecom Group Vodafone amid its struggle in India
Tech titan Google is eyeing for a minor stake in British telecom group Vodafone amid its struggling business in India. If the investment in Vodafone Idea is done, it will compete against Facebook, as Facebook has already grabbed a huge stake in Reliance Jio platforms.
Funding Alert – Suryoday Small Finance Bank has raised Rs.62.14 crore from its existing investors including Kotak Life, Kiran Vyapar, Lok Capital, TIAA, and Gaja Capital.
Patanjali all set to raise Rs.250 crore by issuing debentures to meet its working capital requirements
Patanjali, which is led by renowned Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, is planning to issue debentures worth Rs.250 crore. The raised funds will be used in the company’s working capital requirements and strengthening supply chain networks. This will be the first-ever issue of the debentures of Patanjali, one of the leading companies in the FMCG segment.
That’s all for this week!
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