Dec 15 2023, 07:35
4 insights to kick-start the day; Classic Legends' INR875 crore fundraise:
INR875 crore for Classic Legends; Ireda's surge; 6G spectrum wars; and Ventures' impact fund.
Classic Legends needs funds for new investments since it has not generated profits in the last three years. "The investment may go towards new product development, plant and machinery, working capital needs, and some to write off previous years' losses," says auto-industry veteran and consultant HS Goindi. The mid-weight motorcycle segment (250cc-650cc) is seeing more opportunity and traction with the entry of Hero Harley and Bajaj Triumph.
Ireda zooms:
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (Ireda), a state-run enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has been providing financial assistance to new- and renewable-energy projects and energy-efficiency and conservation projects for 36 years. Last week, Pradeep Kumar Das, the chairman and managing director of Ireda, announced the launch of a retail division to provide loans under the PM Kusum scheme, and for rooftop solar and other business-to-consumer sectors.
This set the stock, which was otherwise hovering at INR60 levels, soaring. Ireda listed on the bourses last month at 56% higher than the issue price of INR32, and has spiked 140% to close at INR120 on Thursday.
6GHz spectrum wars:
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) urges the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to identify 6GHz band for mobile services.
The GoNIA is also of the opinion that the 6GHz band will be crucial for India to achieve the Bharat 6G Vision. DoT recommended reserving the upper 6GHz band (6,425MHz-7,025MHz) for mobile services and would decide on the lower band (5.925-6.425GHz) later. Airtel, Jio, and Vi want the upper band to be auctioned and exclusively reserved for mobile services.
Many countries have opened up the 6GHz band for unlicensed Wi- Fi use. This includes the US, UK, and South Korea. China has allocated this band for mobile services. The Indian delegation at the WRC 2023 has not stated its stand clearly.
Asha Ventures raises INR400 crore:
VC fund Asha Ventures has raised the first tranche of INR400 crore for its debut INR750 crore fund to be deployed in sustainability and inclusion-themed ventures. The rest is likely to be raised over the next 12 months.
Targeting early-stage ventures, its cheque sizes are likely to be in the range of USD2 million- USD10 million, managing partner Amit Mehta told. The funds will be deployed in four to five startups every year for four years.With a portfolio of 13 companies, it has co-mobilised INR2,000 crore since 2015.
source:et
Dec 15 2023, 08:00