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Behari Lal Engineering Ltd has filed draft papers with market regulator Sebi to mobilise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 110 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 78.54 lakh shares by promoters and an investor shareholder SG Tech Engineering, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Friday. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be deployed for funding capital expenditure requirements, repayment or prepayment of borrowings, and general corporate purposes. Behari Lal Engineering was established in Punjab in 1995 as Behari Lal Ispat Private Limited. In 2024, it was converted into a public limited company and renamed Behari Lal Engineering Limited to reflect its broader product portfolio and scale of operations. The company manufactures engineering castings, alloy steel products, and metal rolls, which are used in industries such as steel, power, and heavy engineering. It operates two integrated produc
Darwix AI has raised USD 1.5 million (about Rs 13 crore) in funding from Rebalance, IPV, JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation, Growth Sense, and angel investors. The Gurugram-headquartered firm looks to deploy the fresh funds towards product development, hiring, and market expansion, according to a company statement. "Our goal is to offer a unified, generative AI stack that not only understands but also elevates every customer interaction with actionable intelligence and automation. This fundraise gives us the fuel to double down on product innovation and expand our US footprint," Ajay Sethi, Co-founder of Darwix AI, said. *** Saswat Finance raised USD 2.6 million * Fintech platform Saswat Finance has raised USD 2.6 million (about Rs 22 crore) in a pre-series A funding round led by Ankur Capital. The Mumbai-headquartered firm will use the capital to expand its tech capabilities, add new financial products to the platform, and scale operations across Maharashtra, Karnataka,