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SoftBank To Buy More Flipkart Shares At A Reduced Valuation

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SoftBank, the Masayoshi Son led venture capital firm, offered to buy out more of Flipkart’s shares. The Japanese firm is offering $ 85 to $ 89 per share to investors and former and existing employees of Flipkart.

However, the current price SoftBank is offering for the shares will value the ecommerce company at $ 10 billion, which is lower than its existing $ 11.6 billion valuation. SoftBank’s $ 1.4 billion investment in Flipkart along with the second round of investment from Microsoft, eBay and Tencent Holdings Ltd., in April helped the ecommerce firm secure the $ 11 billion valuation.

SoftBank’s investment gave Flipkart the firepower to compete with Amazon in an all out battle to capture the Indian ecommerce industry. Last week, Tiger Global Management sold 10% of its stake in Flipkart worth $ 600 million to $ 700 million to SoftBank. According to a news daily, Accel, IDG Ventures, Kalaari Capital and some other investors may also sell their shares to the venture capital firm. The sale of these shares will be managed by investment bank Goldman Sachs. Sources close to the development said the shares sale is likely to be completed by the end of December 2017.

In November this year, mutual fund investor Valic Co., marked down the valuation of Flipkart to $ 7.9 billion from $ 11 billion. Sources close to the development said the trimming was an indication that some of the smaller investors of Flipkart were divided over its previous valuation. Nevertheless, the mutual fund investor Morgan Stanley marked up the valuation of the ecommerce behemoth to $ 9.36 billion for the September quarter. The global financing services provider has previously marked down Flipkart’s valuation for five consecutive quarters. Although the current valuation is still considerably lower than the valuation at which Flipkart raised funds, the mark up can be seen as a major victory for the ecommerce firm.

According to a report by Morgan Stanley, India will be the world’s 3rd largest economy with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $ 6 trillion in the next 10 years. The report further added, the Indian ecommerce market will touch the $ 200 billion mark by 2027.

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Dunzo Gets Breather as NCLT Rejects Insolvency Petition from Invoice Discounters

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bengaluru bench has dismissed an insolvency plea filed against quick commerce startup Dunzo by its invoice discounters, declaring the petition “not maintainable” after several postponements. This decision offers temporary relief to Dunzo, which has been facing multiple insolvency petitions from various creditors, including Velvin Packaging Solutions and Betterplace Safety Solutions, over unpaid dues.

The invoice discounters alleged that Dunzo had paid only 50% of the required amounts, though the exact sum was not disclosed. Despite ongoing settlement talks, no resolution was reached, and the tribunal noted Dunzo’s delays in responding to creditor petitions. Dunzo continues to grapple with severe liquidity issues, delayed payments, and significant losses—reporting a ₹1,801.8 crore loss in FY23 and owing approximately ₹11.4 crore to major vendors like Google India and Facebook India.

While this NCLT ruling provides Dunzo some breathing room, the company still faces ongoing financial and operational challenges as it works to resolve its outstanding liabilities.

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How a Golden Retriever Became the Heart and Soul of a Hyderabad Startup’s Workplace

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Hyderabad-based startup Harvesting Robotics has won hearts online by appointing a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Denver, introduced by co-founder Rahul Arepaka in a viral LinkedIn post, has quickly become the star of the office, spreading joy and boosting morale among employees. The company is now officially pet-friendly, a move Arepaka calls their “best decision.”

Denver’s new role has sparked widespread attention, with thousands liking and commenting on the announcement. Many see Denver’s presence as more than just a cute story—it highlights a growing trend of pet-friendly workplaces that prioritize employee well-being and happiness. As companies increasingly focus on holistic wellness, Denver’s appointment shows that sometimes, a wagging tail is the best way to brighten the workday.

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Info Edge Shareholders Approve ₹1,000 Crore Investment in New Venture Fund

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Info Edge (India) Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved an investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in the company’s third venture capital fund, Info Edge Ventures Fund III. The proposal received near-unanimous backing, with 99.9995% of valid votes in favor out of 1,274 participants.

Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned Info Edge subsidiary, will act as sponsor and investment manager for the new fund. This move strengthens Info Edge’s commitment to backing early-stage startups and expanding its footprint in India’s venture capital landscape.

Info Edge has a strong track record as an early investor in leading Indian startups like Zomato and PB Fintech, with combined holdings in these firms valued at ₹31,500 crore ($3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025.

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