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Quikr India To Buy HDFC Developers And HDFC Realty From HDFC For $ 56 Million

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Bangalore based online classified site, Quikr India Pvt., Ltd., has decided to buy real estate brokerage company, HDFC Realty Ltd., and HDFC Developers Ltd., in an all stocks exchange move. These stocks are going to be valued at a total net worth of Rs. 357 crores ($56 million.)

The merger will result in the target company’s parent, mortgage lender HDFC Ltd., taking a stake in Quikr, the two companies said on Thursday. The size of the stakes has not been disclosed yet. HDFC Ltd., operates the brokerage business, while HDFC Developers owns the HDFC Red Platform. This platform deals with online real estate.

This would be the second biggest acquisition by Quikr in the field of online real estate. The first was when it acquired Tiger Global Management backed real estate platform Commonfloor for $120 million in January 2016. Since its inception, Quikr has raised around $ 346 million from investors like Warbug Pincus, Kinnevik AB, Tiger Global, Steadview Capital Management and Matrix Partners India.

Through the years, Quikr has added a lot of verticles to its company like real estate, automobiles and online recruitment. This was done by Quikr acquiring a lot of small companies such as Salosa, Stayglad and ZapLuk in the home services segment, Commonfloor and Grabhouse in the real estate segment, Hiree in the recruitment segment and Stepni in the automobile services segment.

Quikr is one of the leading companies in India and has a market capital valuation of around $ 1.5 billion. Quikr competes with OLX, Naspers backed online classified segment. In June, Quikr had acquired blue collar jobs listing company Babajob Services Pvt., Ltd., in a mostly stock deal. Babajob was its 11th acquisition in all and second in the hiring segment. It had earlier acquired Hiree in a similar deal.

We see great synergies between Quikr and HDFC as we start working together to bring a seamless online to offline platform to developers and consumers,” the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Pranay Chulet said.

 

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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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