Dec 18 2023, 08:08
4 insights to kick-start your day, featuring Udaan raising major funds
Udaan raises big money; Decks cleared for Zee-Sony merger; IT stocks upbeat after Fed stance; and India- Oman.
After enduring a year-long dry spell that compelled B2B e- commerce unicorn Udaan to shutter verticals and cut jobs, the firm has managed to secure a substantial funding of USD340 million. The previous capital infusion occurred in November 2022, comprising a debt of USD40 million in addition to USD120 million a few weeks before. Current funding round is a combination of fresh equity and conversation of the existing debt into equity. Udaan intends to allocate these funds towards enhancing market penetration and optimising its supply chain, strategically positioning itself for a public float within 18 months.
Zee-Sony merger:
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has refused to grant a stay on the merger between Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited and Sony.
The merger, which got the NCLT's nod on August 10, 2023, was challenged by Axis Finance and IDBI Bank at NCLAT. NCLAT has issued a notice in a plea filed by Axis Finance and IDBI Bank and listed the case for hearing on January 8, 2024. Various operational and financial creditors of Zee Entertainment Enterprises had objected to the merger scheme in the NCLT.
Fed booster for Nifty IT:
The path of least resistance. The recent US Federal Reserve stance provided fresh impetus to the IT sector.
The Nifty IT index has broken out from the consolidation range after nearly 18 months. The index rose from the pandemic lows of 11,000 levels to 39,440 levels in January 2022, recording a return of around 255%. Since then, along with the Nasdaq, the Nifty IT index has corrected 32%. Then, it started forming a base around 26,500 levels. From there, the index went up 36% from 26,500 levels to the current 35,700 levels.
The closing bell. Technically, the risk-reward ratio has shifted towards longs. The index, now just 10% away from the previous lifetime highs, will continue to take support at 32,000 levels and move higher.
Good Oman:
India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is on track.
Inside the news. The head of the State of Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a three-day visit.
source: et
Dec 18 2023, 11:12