“India Finance Highlights – Aug 2025”
1. ESOP Expenses – The Hidden Cost in Startup Valuations Our latest research shows ESOP costs can reach 30% of employee expenses in Indian startups, compared to just 1% in traditional IT firms. While valuations and scale increase these costs, FY24 saw a dip for many companies. ESOPs remain crucial for talent retention, compliance, and […]
GENIUS Act: U.S. Leads Stable coin Regulation
GENIUS Act: The U.S. Sets the Stage for Stablecoin Leadership The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, delivers a clear, robust regulatory framework for “payment stablecoins” — digital currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar and backed 100% by safe reserves like cash or U.S. […]
China’s Export Regulation on Rare Earth Elements
On April 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce introduced strict export regulations on seven critical rare earth elements (REEs) including samarium, dysprosium, gadolinium, and yttrium. These elements are essential for electric vehicles, defense technologies, and advanced electronics. The new policy requires exporters to secure special licenses and disclose end-use details—causing global supply chain disruptions. Why […]
News Insight
16 September, 2023 What’s New at this Month: Fintech Unicorn Slice to Merge with North-East Small Finance Bank Tiger global-Funded Bizongo Raises $50mn In Series E Onsurity Raises $24 Mn In Series B Led By IFC Saregama Acquires Peak Xv-backed Pocket Aces Zerodha Values itself at $3.6 Bn, More Than Upstox and Groww’s worth. CLICK […]
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16 September, 2023 What’s New at this Month: GIC, Hero MotoCorp Invest $108 Mn More In Ather Energy Inflexor-backed Kale Logistics raises $30 Mn in Series B First Cheque partially exits GIVA with 75-fold return Perfios raises $229 Mn in Series D led by Kedaara Capital Certa raises $35 Mn in Series B round Captain […]
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31st July 2023 What’s New at this Month: News Highlights Ola electric’s $1 bn IPO dream: Reading between the lines Varashakti housing finance secures ₹35 crore funding from Icofin Happiest minds technologies raises rs 500 crore via QIP route Telecom startup WIOM raises INR 140 cr series a funding led by RTP global Beyond snack […]
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What’s New at this Month: Info Edge picks up 76% stake in dating platform Aisle Kuku FM raises $19.5M in Series B round led by KRAFTON Ferns N Petals raises $27M from Lighthouse Blinkit likely to merge with Zomato in all-stock deal Razorpay acquires Pune-based payments startup IZealiant Technologies
Weekly insight
Update on business news, as well as FinVal’s take on it. Kotak fund, Premji Invest to infuse Rs 600 cr in glass manufacturer. IndiaMART buys 26% stake in Realbooks, marking its dozenth investment. Koo raises $10M from multiple investors. Vodafone looks to sell stake worth $2.5 billion in Indian cell tower firm. BYJU’s owned Great […]
The Weekly Insight:
1. Edtech unicorn Eruditus onboards GSV Ventures, CPP Investments in $650M funding round. 2. Mensa Brands acquires homegrown denim brand High Star. 3. [Year in Review 2021] From unicorns to IPOs, top 10 Indian startup milestones this year. 4. MapmyIndia makes stellar public debut. 5. GlobalBees joins unicorn club with latest fundraise. Refer the Pdf […]
The weekly Insight:
1. Healthtech startup Pristyn Care becomes latest unicorn after raising $96M. 2. Ola raises $500M through Term Loan B. 3. Adda247 acquires UPSC test prep platform StudyIQ for $20M. Refer the pdf for detailed insight: