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Vulcan Express Secures $5.68 Mn Amid Snapdeal Negotiations

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The logistics arm of Snapdeal, Vulcan Express has secured a $ 5.68 million investment from parent company Jasper Infotech in June this year. This round of investment happened while Flipkart and Snapdeal were negotiating the terms of an acquisition.

The sum was raised for Vulcan Express by allocating 3.65 crores equity shares at Rs. 10 face value. Vulcan Express also increased its total authorized capital share to $ 31 million, in a board meeting held on June 12, to meet its funding requirement. The company had raised its capital share from Rs. 1.12 crores to Rs. 42 crores in April this year, by creating 40,880,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. This time around share capital was increased from Rs. 42 crores to Rs. 200 crores, leading to a 200x rise in a span of 3 months.

Last week, Snapdeal successfully sold its online digital payments firm FreeCharge to private lending firm Axis Bank in an all cash deal for Rs. 385 crores. According to reports, Jasper Infotech is looking to sell Vulcan Express for at least $ 15.5 million. VCCircle reported, according to some sources, the Vulcan Express sale may also fetch the company up to $ 31. 2 million, which is expected to take place in the next 30 to 40 days.

The company, founded in 2013, offers end to end logistics and supply chain solutions for retail companies. They currently operate in more than 100 cities and offer a range of services including pickup, consolidation and fulfillment operations, warehousing solutions, intercity movement and last mile delivery.

Vulcan Express used to handle more than 55% of Snapdeal’s deliveries and posted a huge jump in net revenue, Rs. 184 crores in the financial year 2016, up from Rs. 26.7 crores in the previous year. They have acquired over 1 million square feet of warehouse space over the past four years and reportedly handle up to 250,000 daily shipments. In the past month, Jasper Infotech has also been in talks with TVS Logistics Services, PE firm Peepul Capital and supply chain firm Gati for a possible sale of the logistics company. Post the collapse of the Flipkart and Snapdeal merger, the survival of Snapdeal as an independent company depends upon the sale of its assets.

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Blissclub Raises INR 33 Crore in Fresh Funding Months After Layoffs

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Blissclub, the women-centric D2C apparel brand, has raised INR 33 crore in a Pre-Series B funding round led by Elevation Capital, with Eight Roads Ventures also participating. This funding comes just three months after the company laid off 18% of its workforce-about 21 employees from creative, sales, marketing, growth, and product teams-due to high cash burn and challenges in securing new capital.

The latest investment was made through the allotment of 16,076 compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS) at a premium of INR 20,428 each. Elevation Capital invested INR 19 crore, securing a 24.5% stake, while Eight Roads Ventures contributed INR 14 crore, raising its stake to 15.79%. The capital will be used for working capital, capital expenditure, and general corporate purposes.

Founded in 2020 by Minu Margeret, Blissclub started as an online activewear brand for women and has since diversified its product range and established offline stores. Despite recent restructuring, the company’s revenue grew 27% to INR 86.9 crore in FY24 from INR 68.3 crore in FY23, though net losses also increased to INR 43.9 crore.

Blissclub’s successful fundraising, despite recent layoffs, underscores both the ongoing challenges and the resilience of India’s D2C startup sector in a difficult funding environment.

 

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Apple to Shift Entire US iPhone Assembly to India by 2026

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Apple is set to relocate all assembly of iPhones destined for the US market from China to India by the end of 2026, marking its biggest manufacturing shift in decades. The move is driven by escalating US-China trade tensions and steep tariffs—up to 145% on Chinese imports—making Chinese assembly increasingly costly for Apple. Although some smartphone imports are temporarily exempt, a 20% duty still applies to Chinese-made iPhones entering the US.

 

India, in contrast, offers a more favorable trade environment, with a paused 26% reciprocal tariff and ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade deal with the US that could shield Indian exports from future levies. Apple plans to more than double its current iPhone output in India, aiming to assemble over 60 million units annually for the US market. The company already produces about 25% of its global iPhones in India, working with partners like Foxconn, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron.

 

This shift is part of Apple’s broader strategy to diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on China amid geopolitical risks. However, the transition’s success will depend on how quickly India can scale up its manufacturing capabilities and the outcome of ongoing trade negotiations.


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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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