OnePlus is a Shenzhen based company. The company’s claim to fame is its bid to offer flagship level specs in its smartphones, at an affordable price.
The latest OnePlus flagship has amazing surprises in store for you!
From features to pricing, here’s everything you need to know about OnePlus 6.
Just like the earlier OnePlus 5T, the features of OnePlus 6 includes dual rear cameras but this time it comes with some enhanced improvements.
OnePlus 6, the phone, comes with a 6.28–inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 2280 pixels. It has a large OLED display. Alongside, the phone is powered with an amazing 84 % screen to body ratio with a notch inspired by the iPhone X. The device comes with the dynamic Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. It features up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Well, that storage is huge! The company also promises a 30 % boost in performance compared to its last gen release and a 10% improvement in battery life and a power packed display. The phone has geo tagging, touch focus, face detection, and HDR too. Another spectacular thing about this phone is that the OnePlus 6 is among the first Android phones to support the Android P beta. The OnePlus 6 is a dual SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano SIM. Connectivity specifications include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, USB OTG, 3G and 4G with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India.
OnePlus 6 has the quality of design, materials, and display to be held right up alongside the best Android phones on the market right now!
The phone is being compared to Samsung Galaxy S9 and Huawei P20 Pro.
It starts at Rs. 34,999 for the variant with 6 GB RAM / 64 GB storage. The 128 GB storage variant is said to cost Rs. 39,999.
OnePlus 6 will come in Mirror Black and Midnight Black starting May 22
Jio Financial Services, through its NBFC arm Jio Finance Limited, has launched a fully digital Loan Against Securities (LAS) service. This innovative offering allows customers to secure loans up to ₹1 crore against their shares and mutual funds within just 10 minutes via the JioFinance app.
Key Features:
Digital Process: Entirely online for speed and convenience.
Loan Amount: Up to ₹1 crore.
Interest Rates: Starting at 9.99%, tailored to individual risk profiles.
Tenure: Maximum of three years.
No Foreclosure Charges: Flexible repayment options.
Strategic Impact:
The LAS offering aligns with Jio Financial’s broader digital strategy to make financial services more accessible and efficient. It complements existing products like home loans and corporate financing.
Market Response:
Jio Financial Services’ stock rose significantly following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s digital expansion. The shares increased by up to 5.5% on the BSE, highlighting the market’s positive reception of this strategic move12.
Leadership Perspective:
Kusal Roy, MD and CEO of Jio Finance Limited, emphasized that this launch is part of a comprehensive digital strategy aimed at transforming customer interactions with financial services1.
Future Prospects:
With its focus on technology and customer convenience, Jio Financial is poised to become a leading player in India’s digital financial services sector.
Mumbai-based solar financing startup Aerem has raised ₹100 crore in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Japan’s University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC) and included investments from British International Investment (BII), SE Ventures, Riverwalk Holdings, and existing investors Blume Ventures and Avaana Capital.
Strategic Use of Funds
Aerem will use the funds to expand its operations across India, focusing on underserved eastern and southern regions. It aims to enhance its solar financing solutions, improve its B2B marketplace for solar equipment, and refine its tech platform. Additionally, the company plans to broaden its lending portfolio and reduce customer acquisition costs by leveraging its network of over 2,000 verified solar installers.
Aerem’s Impact
Founded in 2021 by Anand Jain and Vikesh Agarwal, Aerem provides comprehensive solutions for distributed solar energy adoption. Its services include:
Solar Financing: Loans for businesses and homeowners through its NBFC arm, NetZero Finance.
Equipment Procurement: The SunStore marketplace offers competitively priced solar equipment.
Support for Installers: Benefits for over 2,000 verified installation partners include financing access, quality equipment, and digital tools.
Aerem has enabled over 800 megawatts of solar capacity across 65 Indian cities, financing more than 800 projects. Its deployments have prevented nearly 22 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions and could save MSMEs up to ₹14,000 crore in energy costs.
Revenue Growth
Aerem reported significant revenue growth in FY24, with a 9X increase to ₹175 crore from ₹1.84 crore in FY23. This growth highlights the scalability of its business model.
Future Plans
With this funding, Aerem is poised to accelerate India’s transition to sustainable energy by eliminating barriers to solar adoption and empowering local businesses.
Sweet Karam Coffee, a Chennai-based brand specializing in traditional South Indian snacks and sweets, has raised $8 million in Series A funding from Peak XV Partners and Fireside Ventures. Founded in 2015 by Anand Bharadwaj and Nalini Parthiban, the company offers products free from palm oil and preservatives, catering to customers across 32 countries.
This investment follows a previous $1.5 million funding from Fireside Ventures in October 2023, which supported offline expansion. The new funds will be used to enhance distribution through omnichannel networks, develop new products, and bolster technology-driven supply chain capabilities.
Sweet Karam Coffee has grown its revenue four-fold over the past year and expects to grow another 2.5 times in the coming year.
The company has also appointed Nandhitha Indermohan, a former Unilever executive, as its Chief Operating Officer to boost operations. This strategic move positions Sweet Karam Coffee for further growth, leveraging the booming quick commerce sector and expanding its presence across India and globally.
