In a stock exchange filing, the private sector lender said Iyer, currently Head of Strategy, will assume the role of Executive Director for a three-year term starting February 21, 2026. He will succeed Rajeev Ahuja, who is set to retire on February 20, 2026.
With the deal announcement pending, Apax has beaten firms like Carlyle, Kedaara, Permira, ChrysCap, Multiples, and Verlinvest for the deal, according to a report by the Economic Times, citing people aware of the matter.
Kumar will oversee the venture investing platform, which focuses on backing companies aligned with Mirae Asset Group's long-term innovation and growth strategy.
The Mumbai-based company aims to use the fresh funds to enhance its AI-based offerings, including risk assessment, credit underwriting, fraud detection, portfolio tracking and debt recovery, while expanding into the Middle East and Asia-Pacific markets.
Across engineering, product, and leadership roles, he noticed something that rarely makes it into boardroom conversations: companies do not lack effort or intelligence. What they lack is a way to understand themselves while they are operating.
As venture capital turned selective in 2025, only a handful of D2C brands with clear category leadership and repeat consumption managed to raise large institutional rounds. These eight names stood out in a cautious funding year
VBL, which is majority-owned by the Jaipuria family, will execute this deal through its South African subsidiary called Bevco, which will give it control of three Twizza manufacturing plants in Cape Town, Queenstown, and Middelburg.
Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd (AYBPL) is operating as a wholesaler and retailer of apparel and accessories under the brand 'Flying Machine', with a turnover of INR 432.16 crore in FY ended March 2025, according to the company's regulatory filing.
Through the joint initiative, Intel and iDream Education aim to reduce risks arising from unguarded internet access, social media, and digital distraction, and provide seamless access to bilingual, curriculum-aligned digital content all in one place, and empower parents through integrated digital safety and parental controls.
Tighter capital, outcome-conscious learners, and deeper scrutiny around credibility are pushing platforms to redesign learning around AI-driven systems, measurable outcomes, and long-term trust
The order comes under the Government of India's flag shop "Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump" Yojana / PM-KUSUM B Scheme, an initiative aimed at promoting the adoption of clean energy in agriculture while reducing dependence on conventional sources.
According to Samsung, the proposed integration will allow users to explore curated memories on their TVs, organized by people, places, and meaningful moments.
The Banyan currently operates from its centres across Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka, with immediate plans to expand its services to more locations.
Considering the developments, Zepto might be aiming for a stock market listing in 2026, with its rivals Swiggy and Eternal both listed on the BSE and the NSE.
Yet the broader slowdown has not affected every sub-segment equally. Dairy-tech, for example, has held investor interest due to its scale and everyday consumption patterns.
The fresh capital will support CollegeDekho's expansion into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and scale its 'CollegeDekho Assured' programme, as CarDekho Group deepens its classified-led digital ecosystem
Sensa Core Medical Instrumentation, CoreEL Technologies, PlasmaGen Biosciences, Dugar Finance, Qucev, DJT Microfinance and PowerUp Money led this week's top funding deals across healthtech, defence, fintech, EV and wealthtech sectors.