21 Jun 2026

Bengaluru-based Punt Partners has joined Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network (CPN) through its AI-powered product ShelfRadar.AI, becoming part of the inaugural cohort selected under the network’s Services Track. ShelfRadar, a decision intelligence platform built on Anthropic’s Claude AI infrastructure, helps consumer brands analyse and act on data from quick commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart. The partnership provides the company access to Anthropic’s technical ecosystem, training programmes and enterprise AI resources. The development comes as India’s quick commerce sector continues to expand, creating increasing demand for tools that can help brands manage inventory, pricing, visibility and operational decisions across multiple platforms and markets.Read more

21 Jun 2026

Consumer-tech platform Speedioo has raised INR 10 crore in a seed funding round led by Atomic Capital, marking its first institutional investment. The Pune-based company plans to utilise the capital to develop an AI-native technology platform, expand distribution across key markets, strengthen OEM partnerships and scale its dealer and retail network. Speedioo reported more than fivefold growth in revenue over the past 12 months while remaining EBITDA and cash flow positive. The company has recorded gross merchandise value (GMV) of INR 30 crore and sold over 4,000 vehicles. With more than 200 dealer partners across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune, Speedioo is targeting over INR 100 crore in annual recurring revenue (ARR) within the next 12 to 18 months while expanding into additional cities and strengthening its position in India’s largely unorganised used two-wheeler market.Read more

20 Jun 2026

Mumbai-based nutrition company TruNativ has secured approximately USD 30 million in a Series B funding round led by global healthcare investor OrbiMed. The funding comprises a combination of primary capital infusion and secondary share sales by early investors. Founded in 2019, TruNativ plans to utilise the proceeds to strengthen its nationwide distribution network across direct-to-consumer, quick commerce, modern trade, pharmacy and retail channels, while expanding its B2B2C ingredients business. The investment reflects growing investor interest in India’s preventive healthcare and nutrition sector, where consumer demand for science-backed and clean-label products continues to rise. OrbiMed representatives will also join the company’s board as part of the transaction.Read more

20 Jun 2026

India’s REIT and InvIT market could attract an additional INR 11.6 trillion in investments over the next five years, taking total assets under management (AUM) beyond INR 20 trillion by 2030, according to a report by Avendus Capital. The report highlights growing participation from domestic mutual funds, insurance companies and pension funds, alongside increasing opportunities across infrastructure and real estate sectors. It estimates that domestic institutional investors alone have an incremental investment opportunity of around INR 7 trillion under existing regulatory limits. As India’s REIT and InvIT ecosystem expands across sectors such as office, retail, roads, renewables, transmission and logistics, the asset class is expected to play a larger role in channelising long-term capital into income-generating real estate and infrastructure assets.Read more

20 Jun 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued a new framework allowing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to retain liquidation proceeds beyond their prescribed fund life under specific circumstances, including pending litigation, regulatory demands and residual operational obligations. The regulator has also introduced an ‘Inoperative Fund’ category for AIFs that have liquidated all investments but continue to hold retained funds or remain registered due to unresolved liabilities. The measures follow regulatory amendments notified in April and are intended to provide operational flexibility during the winding-up process. The framework imposes investor approval requirements, restrictions on fund activities and annual reporting obligations, while also extending similar provisions to Venture Capital Funds registered under earlier regulations.Read more

19 Jun 2026

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its long-awaited initial public offering, which is estimated to raise around INR 30,000 crore through an offer for sale by existing shareholders. The proposed issue, involving the sale of 14.89 crore shares, is expected to become the largest IPO in Indian capital market history, surpassing Hyundai Motor India’s INR 27,870 crore offering. The filing marks a significant step towards the listing of India’s largest stock exchange after nearly a decade of regulatory delays linked to governance concerns and the co-location matter. Major shareholders including State Bank of India, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and several public-sector insurers will dilute holdings, while Life Insurance Corporation of India will retain its stake.Read more

19 Jun 2026

Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed INR 22,769 crore to unitholders during FY26, taking cumulative payouts since inception to INR 91,000 crore, according to data released by the Bharat InvITs Association (BIA). The sector also recorded growth in assets under management, which increased from INR 6.3 lakh crore in FY25 to INR 7.1 lakh crore in FY26. Listed InvITs added nearly two lakh new unitholders during the year, resulting in a 64% increase in the investor base. Equity fundraising by InvITs rose to INR 1.97 lakh crore during FY26, while the industry’s gross debt stood at INR 3.35 lakh crore as of March 31, 2026. The figures highlight the growing role of InvITs in infrastructure financing and asset monetisation across India.Read more

19 Jun 2026

A new research report by Liases Foras has identified Neral, located in the eastern Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), as a potential residential growth market within the Mumbai 3.0 development corridor. The report links the area's prospects to an infrastructure pipeline valued at approximately INR 4.04 lakh crore, including the Navi Mumbai International Airport, Virar–Alibaug Multimodal Corridor, Metro Line 8 and the Panvel–Karjat railway project. According to the study, Neral could witness up to five-fold land value appreciation over the next decade as connectivity improves and economic activity expands across the region. The report also highlights anticipated employment generation from airport-led development, large corporate investment commitments and environmental factors that limit land supply, while citing rental yield opportunities in the premium villa segment.Read more

19 Jun 2026

Brookfield, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and Canadian institutional investor British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) have collectively divested a 7.27% unitholding in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust (Altius InvIT) through open market transactions worth approximately INR 3,656 crore. The sale involved more than 22.15 crore units and was executed on Tuesday at prices ranging between INR 165 and INR 165.05 per unit. Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro emerged as a key buyer, acquiring a 1.25% stake for nearly INR 628 crore. The transaction marks a significant secondary market trade in India’s telecom infrastructure investment trust sector. Altius InvIT owns a portfolio of more than 2.57 lakh telecom sites supporting technologies from 2G and 5G to Internet of Things, small cells and emerging AI-driven applications.Read more

19 Jun 2026

Bajaj Finance has accepted bids worth INR 1,390 crore through the reissue of its September 2028 bonds, according to market participants. The non-banking financial company offered a yield of 7.80% on the issue and conducted the fundraising through a commitment bidding process on June 17. The bonds carry a remaining maturity of approximately two years and three months and have been assigned a AAA rating by Crisil. The fundraising reflects continued access to debt capital markets by highly rated non-banking financial companies amid steady investor demand for high-grade corporate debt instruments.Read more