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Agnikul Cosmos raises $17 million at $500 million valuation

Agnikul Cosmos raises $17 million at $500 million valuation

27 Nov 2025, 16:47 PM

The funding was raised from Advenza Global Ltd, Atharva Green Ecotech LLP, HDFC Bank and Artha Select Fund, among others.

Slice appoints former RBI executive Eugene Karthak as part-time chairman, independent director

Slice appoints former RBI executive Eugene Karthak as part-time chairman, independent director

01 Sep 2025, 14:21 PM

Karthak earlier served on the board of slice’s parent company Garagepreneurs Internet prior to its banking merger with North East Small Finance Bank last year.

Ancient India's Hidden Fintech: How Value was Built Before Currency

12 Jul 2025, 01:01 AM

From mutual need to weight and material to state-backed coinage - a fascinating journey that laid the groundwork for India's monetary system today.

BharatPe appoints ex-Coca Cola exec to drive sales strategies

BharatPe appoints ex-Coca Cola exec to drive sales strategies

06 Jun 2025, 10:13 AM

The fintech giant has appointed Siddhartha Jain as chief network officer, who will be reporting to the company's chief executive Nalin Negi.

Varthana raises Rs 75 crore in debt funding from OfBusiness, others

Varthana raises Rs 75 crore in debt funding from OfBusiness, others

20 Apr 2025, 20:27 PM

OfBusiness and Oxyzo invested Rs 27.5 crore each, while Ambium Finserve and IKF Finance contributed the remaining Rs 20 crore.

Education-focussed lender Varthana raises $15 million from BlueOrchard

Education-focussed lender Varthana raises $15 million from BlueOrchard

11 Dec 2024, 15:57 PM

The funding will be used to expand the NBFC's lending portfolio, providing private schools and vocational students in tier II and tier III cities...

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