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Oxyzo to buy GoldenPi

Oxyzo to buy GoldenPi

20 May 2026, 10:56 AM

The acquisition is expected to expand Oxyzo’s debt investment offerings across retail and high-net-worth investor segments.

Federal Bank to acquire Standard Chartered

Federal Bank to acquire Standard Chartered's India credit card portfolio

01 May 2026, 12:40 PM

Federal Bank's decision comes months after private equity giant Blackstone said it will invest about $705 million in the India lender.

Fintech, enterprise applications funding dips in 2025

Fintech, enterprise applications funding dips in 2025

18 Dec 2025, 21:54 PM

Overall, India’s tech startups raised $10.5 billion in 2025, marking a 17% decline from $12.7 billion in 2024.

Former Amazon exec Jatin Jain joins Accel-backed Spyne to lead tech & AI

Former Amazon exec Jatin Jain joins Accel-backed Spyne to lead tech & AI

11 Dec 2025, 11:26 AM

In is new role, Jain will oversee a global team of over 90 engineers and AI researchers.

InCred to buy trading platform Stocko for $35 million

InCred to buy trading platform Stocko for $35 million

16 Jun 2025, 12:05 PM

The acquisition will mark InCred Group's entry into the retail brokerage space.

India’s domestic AI market to more than triple to $17 billion by 2027: BCG

India’s domestic AI market to more than triple to $17 billion by 2027: BCG

12 Jun 2025, 16:42 PM

The report noted that India has more than 600,000 AI professionals and the number is expected to more than double to 1.25 million by 2027.

Vivriti Asset Management secures $20 million commitment from OeEB

Vivriti Asset Management secures $20 million commitment from OeEB

19 May 2025, 15:53 PM

The latest investment from OeEB raises total commitments in VIRAF to $165 million, moving it closer to its $250 million target.

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