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Azim Premji’s PremjiInvest Objects to the Flipkart-Snapdeal Acquisition Deal

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The planned acquisition of Snapdeal by the E commerce giant Flipkart, has hit a roadblock that might jeopardize the entire deal. Wipro CEO Azim Premji’s personal equity fund PremjiInvest has reportedly objected to the payouts that are being offered by Flipkart to the stakeholders, as part of the deal.

Bloomberg reported PremjiInvest, which is one of the smaller investors of Snapdeal has written to the board objecting to the special payouts for the founders and two larger investors Kalaari Capital and Nexus Venture Partners. As a precondition of the transaction, Flipkart told Snapdeal all the investors of the startup had to agree to the terms of the deal. This objection by PremjiInvest will halt the biggest E commerce merger set to compete against Amazon.com Inc.  

According to the present transaction deals, larger investors and founders will receive a better bargain for their investment. The co founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal will together receive $30 million, while early investors Kalaari Capital and Nexus Venture will get $60 million in addition to new equity in Flipkart. This nonbinding preliminary agreement was proposed at a fraction ($1 billion) of Snapdeal’s peak valuation ($6.5 billion).

PremjiInvest is mainly objecting to the differential payment of $90 million that will be handed to a select group of early shareholders and founders. It has no objection to the proposed $30 million that will be given to Snapdeal employees.

The largest shareholder of Snapdeal, SoftBank Group Corp ., has pushed for the deal as the ecommerce company lost market share to Amazon and struggled to raise funding last year. Intel Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, BlackRock, Temasek and the family of Ratan Tata are the other smaller investors of the startup.

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PayU Gets Final RBI Nod to Operate as Payment Aggregator Ahead of 2025 IPO

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PayU India, owned by Prosus, has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator, a year after getting in-principle approval in April 2024. This authorization allows PayU to onboard new merchants and offer digital payment solutions, joining other major players like Razorpay, CCAvenue, and BillDesk.

The RBI’s nod comes as PayU prepares for its planned IPO in the second half of 2025, following a delay from its original 2024 timeline due to market conditions. The company, which serves over 450,000 merchants, reported $319 million in revenue from its core payments and credit business in the first half of FY25.

PayU stated that the approval will help it build a resilient, compliant, and innovation-driven institution, supporting merchants of all sizes and advancing the Digital India vision. The company has also strengthened its risk management and expanded its presence in real-time payments through a strategic stake in Mindgate Solutions.

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Google’s Iconic ‘G’ Logo Gets First Update in 10 Years

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Google has refreshed its iconic ‘G’ logo for the first time in nearly 10 years, replacing the familiar solid blocks of red, yellow, green, and blue with a smooth, vibrant gradient that blends these colors seamlessly. This subtle update gives the logo a softer, more fluid, and modern appearance, aligning with Google’s evolving digital identity and current design trends.

The new gradient transitions smoothly from red to yellow, yellow to green, and green to blue, making the logo more visually appealing and adaptable across various devices, especially on mobile platforms. This redesign also reflects Google’s growing emphasis on artificial intelligence, echoing the gradient style used in the branding of Google Gemini, the company’s AI-generative assistant.

The updated ‘G’ logo has started rolling out on iOS through the Google Search app and on some Android devices, particularly Pixel phones running the Google app beta version 16.18. However, most other platforms, including the web and non-Pixel Android devices, still display the classic solid-color logo. A wider rollout is expected in the coming weeks.

So far, Google’s main wordmark and other product logos like Chrome, Maps, and Gmail remain unchanged. Given the shift toward gradient designs and AI-inspired visuals, similar updates to other Google icons may follow in the future.

In summary, this first major update to the ‘G’ logo since 2015 signals a subtle but meaningful shift in Google’s branding strategy, blending tradition with innovation as the company deepens its focus on AI and modern design aesthetics.

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Ixigo Halts Bookings for Flights and Hotels to Turkey, China

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Indian online travel platform ixigo has suspended all flight and hotel bookings to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan in response to these countries expressing support for Pakistan after India’s military strikes-dubbed ‘Operation Sindoor’-against terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The move, announced by CEO Aloke Bajpai on X, was described as an act of solidarity with India during heightened diplomatic tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.

ixigo’s decision aligns with similar actions by other Indian travel companies, including EaseMyTrip and Cox & Kings, which have also restricted travel services to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan. The suspensions come amid widespread calls for boycotts after these countries condemned India’s military response and backed Pakistan.

The travel industry’s collective response underscores how geopolitical developments are influencing business decisions, with Indian companies emphasizing national interests and unity in the face of international criticism

 

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