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Menlo Ventures-backed Wispr Flow founder expresses disappointment in India’s AI talent pipeline, VC risk appetite

Speaking to Moneycontrol, Kothari says his disappointment stems from the stark contrast between how AI talent is trained in the US and the ecosystem available in India

OPINION | Vault Matters: $7 billion, four banks and a new outlook to equity

Capital, equity, etc. are not concerns of RBI was the view that the central bank seemed to hold for a long time. The new regime and its thinking is proving this belief wrong, making for a welcome change 

Bank of Maharashtra plans to raise Rs 7,500 crore in 2025 to reduce govt's stake to below 75%: CEO

Nidhu Saxena also says he is confident that the company will maintain its CASA deposits, despite the falling interest rate environment

Barclays injects Rs 2,300 crore into India operations to fuel growth

The capital infusion will strengthen regulatory capital, support expansion across investment banking and private banking businesses, the British bank said

Will public transport fare hike trigger more traffic chaos in Bengaluru?

Many fear BMRCL’s decision to hike fares without increasing trains will discourage people from travelling by Metro

Global AI Conclave: If 100 people come to Bengaluru, only 5 leave, says MB Patil

Karnataka's large and medium industries and infrastructure development minister says Bengaluru's infrastructure is under pressure due to migration but the government is working on projects to address traffic congestion

Karnataka IT minister welcomes Zepto, says Bengaluru has 'best startup ecosystem in India'

'Welcome @ZeptoNow to India's Silicon Valley, where innovation meets affordability,' wrote Priyank Kharge on X platform (formerly Twitter)

Green hydrogen firm Hygenco aims to raise over $100 million by Sept

The company had raised its first round of funds in 2022 from Neev II Fund of close to $25 million.

Live: Capital Small Finance Bank's Rs 523 crore IPO opens for subscription on February 7

The Rs 523. 07 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Capital Small Finance Bank (SFB) opened for subscription today, February 7, and will close on February 9. The company has fixed the IPO price band in the range of Rs 445-465. Currently rooted in the North, the company is eyeing nationwide expansion through an extensive branch network in the coming years But to know more about the SFB’s strategy, financials, we are being joined by Mr. Sarvjit Singh Samra, MD & CEO and Mr. Munish Jain, Executive Director & CFO

Karnataka minister backs Bengaluru-Mumbai high-speed rail project

There has been a long pending demand for the introduction of premium trains connecting India's tech hub Bengaluru and financial capital Mumbai.

Light at the end of this tunnel — A case for optimism in startup ecosystem

As an ecosystem we have been adept at celebrating success stories but we are also learning to respect failure and the effort behind startup journeys which is the real crucible for long term sustainable growth

Vedanta plans to raise Rs 3,400 crore ahead of debt repayment in Jan

The conglomerate has bond repayments of $3.2 billion coming up over the next two years. About $2 billion worth of bonds are slated for redemption in 2024 — half of which are due as early as January — and another $1.2 bn in 2025, according to Bloomberg data.

Chart of the Day: Mid and small companies face a question of how to fund growth

Investors have been flocking to small and mid-caps perceiving them as better opportunities but large companies seem better equipped to sustain growth

Radiance Renewables plans to raise about Rs 1,250 crore by June

The company, which started in 2020, currently has a capacity of 500 MW and aims to increase it to 2 gigawatts in three years.

Zepto secures additional $31 million in extended funding round

Zepto's back-to-back funding rounds come at a time when auditors have said Dunzo, a competitor, may not even be a going concern in the future.

SpiceJet plans to raise fresh capital on July 12 amid financial crisis and legal disputes

The capital raising is subject to approval of the shareholders of the company and receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, SpiceJet said in a regulatory filing on July 9.