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Snapdeal Flipkart Acquisition Gets Shareholder Approval

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The long winding acquisition talks between ecommerce rivals Flipkart and Snapdeal might finally come to a conclusion. According to media reports, in a recent development Tata Group chairman emeritus Ratan Tata, Temasek, BlackRock and Foxconn have given their in principle approval to the deal. The Snapdeal board, according to sources, have asked minority shareholder’s approval on the revised Flipkart deal which is worth $ 950 million to $ 970 million.

The Gurgaon based online market space startup, Snapdeal requires the approval of at least 75% of minority shareholders for the deal to go ahead, as a part of the clauses in the revised deal. However, the merger still awaits the final approval from PremjiInvest and Ontario Pension Fund, among others. Inc42 reported, a source close to the deal said, “Flipkart wants all the shareholders to agree to the deal. If that does not happen, then the ecommerce player might decide to not move ahead with the deal.

In August 2014, Ratan Tata led a funding round and invested an undisclosed amount in the upcoming eretail company. Temasek participated in two funding rounds investing an undisclosed amount in June 2013 and $ 100 million in a Series E round in May 2014. There are 30 other investors whose approval is required for the merger. SoftBank Corp, Ru-Net Holdings, Tybourne Capital, Alibaba Group, Bessemer, Venture Partners, IndoUS Ventures, Kalaari Capital, Saama Capital, eBay, Nexus Venture Partners, Intel Capital and Singapore based investment entity Brother Fortune Apparel are the other Snapdeal investors.

Snapdeal, reportedly left the decision of the acquisition on the shareholders because the revised termsheet had numerous clauses and holdbacks. One of the clauses put the liability of any wrongdoing by the company on the shareholders, post the acquisition. The Deccan Herald reported the Snapdeal board is expected to meet next week to make a final decision and the Flipkart board will meet later this week to discuss matters pertaining to the buyout.

As a part of the merger, Japan based SoftBank will invest $ 2 billion in Flipkart to own 20% of the combined entity, buying out one third of Tiger Global‘s shares in Flipkart.

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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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