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Foxconn to invest $1.5 billion in India as part part of its expansion plans

Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in India declined by 20 per cent in April 2025 compared to March 2025 in value terms, according to an EY-IVCA monthly PE/VC roundup.

In an era where cookie-cutter capital raising dominates proceedings, Akshay Gupta, Director of Prime Securities, believes in steering a different course, one following bespoke financial advisory and deep client agreement.

With the rising demand for new and pre-owned commercial vehicles across Tier 2 and 3 cities, 91Trucks is building an India-focused platform for small fleet operators and first-time buyers, providing access to vehicle discovery and buying, financing, and comprehensive post-purchase support.

Reportedly, DIIs, along with retail and High Net Worth Individuals(HNI) investors, have now been playing a more influential role with their share reaching an all-time high of 27.10 per cent as of March 31, 2025.

KAY CEE ENERGY & INFRA LIMITED has recently allotted 12.64 Lakh Shares at INR 198 per equity share and has raised INR 2502.72 Lakhs in qualified institutional placement (QIP).

Pavan Raj, an acclaimed Warehouse Specialist and award-winning Real Estate Expert, champions innovative solutions at Rocky Real Estate.

According to the report, PE/VC investments in Q1 2025 were also recorded 14 per cent lower than in Q1 2024 (US$13.7 billion in 1Q2025 versus US$15.9 billion in 1Q2024 and US$14 billion in 4Q2024).

The inaugural ITES-Q report presents a comprehensive overview of both global and national quantum ecosystems, including investment trends, talent development, institutional strengths, research output, intellectual property, startups, supply chains, and industrial activity.

Mac Mahon said this at the firm's launch of the initial USD 15 million fund for India, part of the USD 100 million third global fund.

In terms of volume alone, exits in 2024 were the second-highest in history; however, there was a 7 per cent decline compared to 2023 (282 deals in 2024 vs. 304 deals in 2023). Exits were valued at USD 24.9 billion in 2023 and USD 18.3 billion in 2022.

Raymond Limited has reported a 75 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit from the continuing operations at INR 72.28 crore for the December quarter compared with INR 41.35 crore in the same quarter last year

The company has been investing close to $200-300 million every year, and out of this, $50 million has been earmarked for its Cloud technologies

The report further reveals that the average monthly data consumption per user has risen to 27.5 gigabytes in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5 per cent over the past five years.

India is positioned as the leading growth story of the 21st century, having strategic advantages over China and other emerging markets and is a top destination for equity investments, said a report by Bay Capital, an India-focused investment management firm.

Gupta set up IvyCap in 2011 on the back of a belief in immense potential within the domestic market, with a concept revolving around the IIT alumni ecosystem.

With India's government, private investors, and pioneering startups aligned, the next decade could well see India becoming a formidable player in the trillion-dollar space economy.

The discussion unpacked the current state of AI investing, the risks of overvaluation, and what it will take for AI startups to succeed in a rapidly evolving market.

The collaboration is set to not only bolster India's electronics ecosystem but also strengthen global supply chain resilience, positioning India as a critical player in next-generation semiconductor technologies.

As part of the deal, KKR will purchase up to 54 per cent of HCG's equity from CVC Asia V at a price of INR 445 per share.

Beyond lending her name to the brand, PV Sindhu will take an active role in KiranaPro's mission to bridge the digital divide for small retailers. She will also be the official brand ambassador during IPL 2025.