Introduction The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. on September 15, 2008, stands as a monumental event in the history of global finance. As the fourth-largest investment bank in the United States, Lehman’s sudden collapse signaled the onset of the most severe phase of the 2008 financial crisis. This case study examines the intricate factors…
BlueBinaries A Chennai based engineering and technology services company has raised Rs 60 crores from Anicut Capital. The company which specializes in Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) development will use the funds to expand its global presence and strengthen its technology. Founded in 2017 BlueBinaries has become a key player in the Engineering Research and Development…
Among the top most jewellery retailer companies has been CaratLane which has maintained its upward trend. For the financial year that ended March 2024, the total company sales grew by 42% equal to Rs 3,081 crore. But rapid growth strategies negatively impacted on the company’s profits by a small margin. On the downside, there is…
Softbank, the tech titan known for its sky-high bets, just took a massive $150 million dive off the Paytm rollercoaster. After pouring a whopping $1.5 billion into the Indian fintech darling in 2017, Softbank finally jumped ship, but not before losing a chunk of change. This isn’t just a stumble, it’s a full-on faceplant for…
SoftBank-backed Indian food delivery giant Swiggy is eyeing a monster IPO. The company is gunning for a valuation of about $15 billion to raise $1 billion to $1.2 billion. This will be among the biggest initial public offerings this year in India. Swiggy is engaged in a stiff battle for market share in the Indian…
Bengaluru-based Moneyview has moved to a significant milestone in emerging as India’s newest unicorn startup. The company has reportedly raised the above substantial amount at a valuation of $1.2 billion, placing it firmly in the fintech space. According to reports from various sources, the funding round was led by existing investors Accel India and Nexus…
Mastercard and wearable manufacturer boAt have partnered to enable tap-and-pay on their smartwatches. According to a press release from Mastercard, Mastercard cardholders who use smartwatches with payment capabilities from boAt will be able to make easy payments straight from their devices via Crest Pay, the official boAt app. Cardholders may now tokenize their current Mastercard…
Introduction In the volatile landscape of financial markets plagued with uncertainties of global spillovers and inflation, the role of regulators is crucial in maintaining stability and investor confidence. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has found itself at the center of a controversy following a report by Hindenburg Research, a US-based investor-activist…
Bengaluru-based CRED is more than just a payment app. It’s a gilded club for credit card champs. By rewarding punctual bill payers with exclusive offers and swanky experiences, CRED turns boring bill payments into a VIP lifestyle. Think of it as your credit score’s golden ticket to a world of luxury. ABOUT FOUNDERKunal Shah, a…
