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Lenskart, Meesho deliver gains of nearly $400 million for SoftBank Vision funds
Lenskart saw returns of $273 million, the highest among the Vision funds' listed investments, while Meesho gained $121 million, according to SoftBank's earnings presentation released on Tuesday. The gains come as SoftBank continues to monetise its Indian investments, having sold shares worth more than Rs 9,300 crore in Lenskart and Meesho since June.
Ola Electric shares jump 7% ahead of Q2 results, extends EV-policy rally
Ola Electric shares have rallied 9% in two sessions, adding over Rs 1,400 crore to the company's market value after the Centre made EVs its preferred choice for government staff-car procurement. Investors are now awaiting the electric two-wheeler maker's Q2 results for signs of a recovery in its business.
EV makers turn to family scooters to drive mass-market adoption
Both new-age companies and legacy manufacturers expect mass-market buyers to drive the next phase of growth for electric two-wheelers. Ather Energy's Rizta, launched in April 2024 as its first family-oriented electric scooter, has crossed 3 lakh in cumulative sales and accounted for 76% of the company's volumes in FY26.
Stocks in news: Tata Power, Cupid, Garden Reach, ITC, Aurobindo Pharma and Vodafone Idea
Indian benchmark indices have extended their winning streak, closing positively after the Muhurat trading session. Key stocks such as life insurance companies and Tata Power reported notable quarterly earnings results. HDFC Life and LIC showed healthy premium growth, while Tata Power recorded a record profit in Q2 FY27. Other companies like Cupid and Mishra Dhatu Nigam also reported impressive profit increases during the quarter.
Clean energy gains fail to lift India's climate ranking
India's renewable energy initiatives have progressed, yet the country has dropped in the Climate Change Performance Index rankings. While India met its non-fossil fuel targets ahead of schedule, the challenge of generating electricity persists. The report highlights progress in solar and wind energy capacities and emphasizes the need for better storage solutions. Experts suggest that India should establish new, more ambitious goals for renewable energy.
UPI sees Diwali boom; AI cracks Captcha
Diwali spending fuelled a surge in UPI transactions, with both payment volumes and values rising. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

Vietnam’s Green SM set for Bengaluru debut by December, ruffling ride-hailing market
Senior government officials said Karnataka has granted Green SM an aggregator licence under the Karnataka On-demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, after the company fulfilled all regulatory requirements.

Tata Power Q2 Results: PAT jumps 33% YoY to Rs 1,652 crore, revenue rises 26%
Tata Power reported its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 1,652 crore in Q2 FY27, up 33% year-on-year. Revenue surged 26% to Rs 19,886 crore, supported by renewables, generation, distribution and a record Rs 10,000 crore first-half investment.

India will need additional 25,000 EV fast chargers in next 3 years: Exicom CEO
India is projected to require an increased number of DC fast chargers to support electric vehicle sales growth. An estimate suggests that around 25,000 more chargers will be needed over the next three years. This requirement accounts for the expected growth in passenger vehicles, buses, and trucks. Exicom Tele-Systems has supplied a significant number of charging stations and aims for ongoing growth in this sector.

Centre's EV push puts electric mobility stocks in the fast lane; M&M, Ola Electric lead rally with gains of up to 5%
Electric mobility stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Centre made EVs the default choice for government staff-car procurement and doubled the price ceiling for electric cars to Rs 20 lakh. M&M led the gains, followed by Ola Electric, Hyundai Motor India and TVS Motor Company.

Samir Arora-backed Helios Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in Eternal, ICICI Bank, MCX, and 7 others in October
Samir Arora-backed Helios Flexi Cap Fund increased exposure to 10 stocks, including Eternal, ICICI Bank and MCX, in October. The fund also added Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses as a new entrant, taking its portfolio to 72 stocks

Intel is the worst-performing S&P 500 stock in Q4, down 57%, what exactly happened?
The recent development about Intel's latest quarterly results have raised concerns among investors. According to media reports, Intel's client computing business has faced pressure from a weakening demand of PC. The price of the memory is also rising. This factor is making computers more expensive and hence affecting the demand.

Maxwell Engineering shares list at 90% premium. Here's how HGS, other 2 SME issues debuted
Maxwell Engineering Solutions, HGS (India), Vectras Enprocon, and Johnsoncab Electricals recently marked their presence on the stock exchange, collectively raising around Rs 201 crore via their IPOs. Maxwell Engineering Solutions enjoyed a spectacular debut, while shares of HGS (India) also surged. However, Vectras Enprocon's performance was lackluster, with a tepid market response. Each firm presented varying subscription rates and price bands during their offerings.

Fintechs fortify cyber defences; Logistics cos in the speed lane
Happy Monday! Fintechs are stepping up security as AI-powered cyberattacks become more sophisticated. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Electric two-wheeler sales hit record 2.24 lakh units in October on festive demand, new models
TVS Motor retained its leadership in October, nearly doubling registrations to 60,433 units and expanding its market share to 27% from 20.6% in the same month last year. Hero MotoCorp also gained ground, with its share rising to 13.4% from 10.9%, while Bajaj Auto maintained its market share at nearly 22%.

Ola Electric’s Rs 1,000-crore rights issue fully subscribed ahead of closing date
The rights issue, which opened on Thursday, will close on October 30. Shareholders could sell or transfer their rights entitlement in the market until October 26. The company finalised the terms of the issue earlier this month, setting the price at Rs 27 per share, a 26% discount to its market value.

Cognizant eyes Sarvam stake; Ather aims for higher market share
Happy Wednesday! Cognizant has held discussions to invest in homegrown AI startup Sarvam. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

SoftBank sold 1.2% stake in Ola Electric between January-October
The investor also sold rights entitlements to subscribe to an additional 1.12 crore shares, according to a disclosure filed with the stock exchanges. Ola Electric is in the process of raising Rs 1,000 crore through a rights issue of partly paid-up equity shares.

SoftBank sells 1.21 crore Ola Electric rights entitlements as EV maker seeks to raise Rs 1,000 crore
SoftBank sold nearly 28% of its Ola Electric rights entitlements over two sessions as the company launched a Rs 1,000-crore rights issue. Meanwhile, Motilal Oswal entities applied for 2.39 crore shares amid declining revenue and persistent losses.
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