Razorpay has achieved regulatory approval for its multi-crore public issue following its redomiciling process from the United States to India. Concurrently, Premji Invest is targeting critical manufacturing sectors through significant funding discussions with defence and aerospace suppliers. In the broader ecosystem, gig platforms remain divided over contribution models for social security fees, while fine jewellery brand Giva closed a major institutional financing round.
Key points
Domestic market debuts are advancing as major digital payment platforms clear critical re…: Domestic market debuts are advancing as major digital payment platforms clear critical regulatory hurdles following corporate redomiciling to India.
Private equity investments are actively flowing into domestic defence electronics and aer…: Private equity investments are actively flowing into domestic defence electronics and aerospace manufacturing to bolster local supply chains.
Ride-hailing and food delivery companies hold diverging views on whether social security…: Ride-hailing and food delivery companies hold diverging views on whether social security levies should target turnover or transaction value.
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Happy Thursday! Premji Invest is stepping up its bets on defence and aerospace manufacturing. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Also in the letter:
■ Cabs, delivery apps differ on gig fund
■ Giva raises $100 million
■ Cyber risks to India's cooling systems
L-R: T K Kurien, CEO and managing partner, Premji Invest and Azim Premji
Premji Invest is in talks to back two Bengaluru-based companies - defence electronics maker Sanlayan Technologies and aerospace components manufacturer Hical Technologies - as the investment firm widens its push into strategic manufacturing and deeptech.
Deal details: Premji Invest and Singularity AMC are likely to lead a $30-40 million round in Sanlayan at a valuation of around $200 million. Separately, Premji Invest is in advanced talks to lead Hical's first institutional $30-40 million fundraise alongside TVS Capital.
Chef Koji Tamura, a veteran of celebrated fine-dining kitchens including Mirazur in France, transitioned from elite gastronomy to launch a specialty confectionery venture that has sold more than one million cakes across Japan. Brought in by Caravel Co, the temporary activation at Ion Orchard serves as the cult brand's entry into the Southeast Asian market following an earlier international expansion into Hong Kong.
Major commercial real estate builders are aggressively expanding their portfolios beyond metropolitan hubs to capture rising festive consumer spending. This strategic pivot aims to capitalize on non-metro shoppers who already possess mature brand familiarity and strong purchasing intent. As the holiday season approaches, these regional markets are poised to become critical drivers of broader retail growth.
Expanding requirements across the digital infrastructure space are driving positive financial projections for the property group. Robust market appetite for specialized facilities provides the primary foundation needed to reach these higher operational performance targets. This operational momentum reflects how critical technical real estate assets continue to shape the organization's forward momentum.