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Anant Raj to invest Rs 4,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh for data centres

Realty developer Anant Raj has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to invest Rs 4,500 crore in a data and cloud services centre, a move expected to create nearly 16,000 jobs

Andhra allots 6,000 acres of land to expand Sri City as global hub

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said companies of 50 countries are going to function from Sri City, providing employment opportunities to 150,000 youth

Hyderabad Angel Fund launches ₹100 crore VC initiative for Indian startups

Hyderabad Angel Fund (haf.vc) on Thursday announced a Rs 100 crore venture capital initiative to back high-potential startups across the country in areas such as generative AI, gaming, spacetech, and drones. The fund plans to invest in 15-20 startups across emerging and high-growth sectors. On its radar are areas such as generative AI, gaming, SpaceTech, drones, HealthTech, consumer tech, FinTech, enterprise SaaS, and sustainability. "As India's early-stage investment landscape begins to rebound after a cautious 2024, Hyderabad Angel Fund (haf.vc) has announced a Rs 100 crore venture capital initiative to back high-potential startups across the country," the release said. The investments would typically range from Rs 2-4 crore per company, with reserves for follow-on rounds to support scaling ventures. "Haf.vc has already identified 3 potential startups with termsheet and completed investment in one," the Sebi-registered Venture Capital Fund said. Kalyan Sivalenka, Managing Direc

Gold may surge to $4,600: Why the rally isn’t over yet | Gold price | Gold rate | Investment tips

Global tensions, weakening dollar, and surging central bank demand are fuelling gold’s rise. Emkay analysts now predict prices could soar to $4,600 per ounce.

Thinking of investing? RBI's Sachet lets you verify scheme before you trust

Thinking of investing? RBI's Sachet lets you verify scheme before you trust

Tata Power to invest ₹25,000 crore in renewable projects by FY27

Tata Power will set up 4 GW of new renewable capacity by FY27, explore 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing, and develop a 1,125 MW hydro project in Bhutan

IFC invests $60 million in Everstone Capital's new Fund V initiative

IFC's $60-million investment in Everstone Capital's Fund V will target high-growth sectors such as healthcare, technology, consumer goods, and financial services across India and Southeast Asia

Think Investments infuses ₹136 crore in PhysicsWallah ahead of IPO

Global investment firm Think Investments has invested a little over Rs 136 crore in edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah as part of a pre-IPO funding round. The fresh infusion comes as the company gears up for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) next week. As part of the transaction, Think Investments picked up 1.07 crore equity shares, amounting to 0.37 per cent stake in PhysicsWallah from 14 employees of the edtech firm. The shares were bought at Rs 127 per piece, which is 17 per cent above the issue price. This translates into a transaction size of Rs 136.17 crore. "Pursuant to share purchase agreement dated November 3 read with the amendment letter dated November 3, 2025 entered into, 14 employees of the company have transferred an aggregate of 10,722,708 equity shares... to Think India Opportunities Master Fund LP on November 4, for an aggregate consideration of Rs 136.17 crore," PhysicsWallah said in a public announcement. Think Investments is a USD 4 billion global investme

From Marico to TCS: 10 defensive stocks that could stage a rebound

Once the go-to safe havens for investors, India’s defensive sectors, FMCG, IT, and Pharma, have stumbled badly this year. But with valuations cooling and earnings stabilising,

Mutual fund equity buying hits six-month low: Here's why | Investment tips | Stock market news

After months of aggressive buying, mutual funds have turned cautious. Equity deployment in October 2025 dropped sharply, a signal that fund managers may be pausing amid rising valuations,

SMBC to invest $200 million in Indian startups amid booming IPO market

A fund co-run by the banking arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. plans to pour the bulk of the $200 million it has raised into Indian startups

Lighthouse Canton secures $40 million from Peak XV to fuel global expansion

The investment firm's first external raise will fund technology upgrades, senior hires, and market growth across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe

Private equity firm ChrysCapital closes record $2.2 billion fundraise

New fund marks first local investor participation

Affirma Capital leads $56 mn investment in RMSI to tap AI, mapping growth

The firm's Agastya Capital fund partners with 360 ONE Asset to back the engineering services company's expansion plans

KKR maps credit, infra push in India: Mkt of 'critical strategic priority'

India has moved to the center of KKR's Asia strategy as domestic consumption rises and policy remains supportive of private capital, Nuttall said

Where are the market opportunities – where should investors allocate? | Investment tips

India’s market fundamentals remain strong and diverse despite concerns over stretched valuations, said industry leaders at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025 in Mumbai on Friday.

Confidence of foreign investors in India remains strong, says Sebi chief | BFSI Summit 2025

In a Fireside chat with Tamal Bandyopadhyay at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Pandey said, "Confidence of foreign players is very high as far as India is concerned.

Unused funds sign of sector maturing, lot of room for growth: PE chiefs | BFSI Summit 2025

India’s private equity (PE) story is still gathering steam, say top fund managers, who argue that unutilised capital is less a sign of caution and more a natural transition as the market matures.

Goldi Solar raises ₹1,422 crore from investors to boost capacity expansion

Gujarat-based Goldi Solar, which looks to increase domestic solar module capacity, has raised over Rs 1,400 crore in funding from a clutch of investors, including Havells India and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamat. "The amount raised from our investors will be utilised to support our future capacity expansion plans in the country," Goldi Solar founder and Managing Director Ishver Dholakiya said in a telephonic conversation. The funding has been closed over a period of six months after an evaluation, he said. In a statement, Goldi Solar said it has secured a landmark growth capital infusion led by Havells India, alongside a distinguished consortium of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), institutional, strategic, and prominent investors. The company has raised a total of Rs 1,422 crore from multiple investors, which includes consumer electrical goods maker Havells India and Kamath, who is the co-founder of the brokerage Zerodha. Other prominent investors and family businesses are Ambi

Canada pension fund to boost India investments after portfolio tops $22 bn

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board CEO Graham said India's economic growth rate and strong public markets are some of the 'positive factors' going well for the country now