Investment

TDK Ventures to invest in startups with similar ideals, says Achyuta TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) says its newly appointed Investment Team in the recently opened Bengaluru innovation hub will focus on helping Indian entrepreneurs accelerate the development of their innovative...

ASI exploring partnerships to enhanced market offerings Vedanta Limited is planning to invest close to US$500 million in its group company, AvanStrate Inc (ASI), to drive innovation and expansion within ASI, strengthening its focus on R&D, as well as manufacturing...

Banks told to realise the full potential of allied agriculture activities Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has directed 10 Regional Rural Banks of the Southern Region to increase their share in ground level agriculture credit disbursement with...

European MODIFI supports SMEs to scale exports, says Matsunaga The newly raised US$15 million from international funds led by Japanese groups will accelerate the European-origin MODIFI’s expansion, particularly in high-growth markets like China and India. The leading global platform in...

Study notes transformational shift among the lower-middle-class borrowers Borrowing for business expansion and start-ups jumped from 5% in 2020 to 21% in 2024, fuelling a sustained entrepreneurial momentum as individuals sought new income streams and opportunities, driven by pandemic-related economic...

More products being planned for GIFT City trading network International investors have boosted the trading volume of NSE NIFTY in GIFT City, and traded value of NIFTY on NSEIX has witnessed a 93% CAGR over the past 5 years from...

Goyal highlights critical role of international partnerships Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged global investors to seize emerging opportunities in India, particularly in high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing commerce.gov.in. He...

Funding-focused group to build global network The funding-focused Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), launched on 30 Oct by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), will collaborate closely with partners in India on Fintech and seek investment opportunities, recognizing India's...

New data analytics are improving how credit is assessed Alternative lending adoption in India is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 17.7% during 2024-2028, increasing from US$7.53 billion in 2023 to reach US$18.24 billion...

India-ASEAN can work on SMRs to diversify energy sources Multi-lateral development banks (MDBs) and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Clean Economy Agreement can encourage the issuance of green bonds or other sustainability-linked financial instruments specifically aimed at funding grid infrastructure...