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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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PhonePe’s PINCODE Launches 10-Minute Medicine Delivery in Cities

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PhonePe’s PINCODE app has launched a 24×7 online medicine delivery service in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune, promising delivery of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines within 10 minutes from nearby local medical shops. Unlike conventional e-pharmacies that use dark stores, PINCODE partners exclusively with neighborhood pharmacies, enabling faster deliveries and supporting local businesses in the digital economy.

Customers without prescriptions can select a “no prescription” option when ordering; a qualified doctor then provides a free teleconsultation and issues a digital prescription compliant with telemedicine guidelines, ensuring seamless access to medicines. The app offers competitive pricing by passing discounts from local pharmacies directly to customers and charges no delivery fees.

PINCODE’s hyperlocal model enhances healthcare accessibility and convenience while empowering local pharmacies, helping them remain integral to their communities and stimulating local economic growth. Launched in 2023, the app focuses on quick commerce with an emphasis on speed, reliability, and supporting local sellers.

In summary, PhonePe’s PINCODE app is transforming medicine delivery in major Indian cities by combining ultra-fast 10-minute delivery, free doctor consultations, and a hyperlocal sourcing model that benefits both consumers and neighborhood pharmacies.

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Piyush Anchliya Joins Cashfree as CFO Amid Fintech Boom

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Cashfree Payments has appointed Piyush Anchliya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15, 2025. Anchliya brings over 15 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, with senior roles at Barclays, Bandhan Group, and most recently as CFO of Bandhan AMC. He holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech. from IIT Kharagpur.

In his new role, Anchliya will lead Cashfree’s financial strategy, optimize operations, and support the company’s next growth phase. He will report to CEO and Co-founder Akash Sinha, who highlighted Anchliya’s expertise as vital for sustainable scaling and strengthening the company’s financial foundation. Anchliya succeeds outgoing CFO Vikas Guru, who will assist during the transition.

Founded in 2015, Cashfree Payments processes over $80 billion annually for more than 800,000 businesses. The company recently raised $53 million in funding led by KRAFTON and Apis Growth Fund II and secured key RBI licenses, positioning it for accelerated growth in India’s fintech sector. Anchliya’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Cashfree aims to expand its leadership in digital payments.

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Flipkart’s Jeyandran Venugopal Likely to Join Reliance Retail as CEO

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Jeyandran Venugopal, the outgoing Chief Product and Technology Officer of Flipkart, is set to become the CEO of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRV), the retail arm of Reliance Industries. His appointment, expected to be finalized in May after his exit from Flipkart, signals Reliance’s push to strengthen its retail business with a technology-first approach.

Venugopal brings extensive experience from leading roles at Flipkart, Myntra, Yahoo, Snapdeal, and Amazon, where he focused on scaling technology platforms and driving innovation. At Flipkart, he managed product, engineering, data science, and more, helping build robust systems and improve user experience.

His move comes as Reliance Retail undergoes transformation, including cost-cutting and a renewed focus on digital growth. Venugopal’s leadership is expected to accelerate Reliance’s ambitions in omnichannel and tech-driven retail, positioning the company for continued dominance in India’s evolving market.

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