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Inches, not just percentages: India’s GDP is rising, but a four-inch gap with China tells another story
Current debates in India often focus on GDP growth figures, which can misrepresent the actual development landscape. While GDP is a useful measure, it does not adequately reflect the quality of life improvements. Recent data shows a persistent height gap between Indian and Chinese teenagers, indicating nutritional disparities. Poverty rates in India have decreased, yet issues like childhood stunting remain significant.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: AI can analyse portfolios, but investor behaviour drives returns, says Ravi Dharamshi
The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming how we analyze data and derive investment insights, yet human judgment plays an irreplaceable role in decision-making processes. Experts caution that merely processing data doesn’t assure favorable investment results. Investors should evaluate which insights resonate with their financial goals and risk levels. Financial advisors must embrace technology while safeguarding skills in communication and accountability, particularly during market fluctuations.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: How portfolio management is evolving with AI
The ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 is scheduled for October 8, 2026, in Mumbai. This event will gather various investment professionals including high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Some of the discussions will focus on the implications of AI for portfolio management and investment allocation. Expert sessions will explore the balance between human judgement and AI in making investment decisions.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Date, venue, speakers, agenda and registration
The ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 set to be held on October 8 at ITC Maratha in Mumbai. Leading investment experts will convene to discuss trends affecting capital flows and investment strategies. Keynote speeches and panel discussions will cover topics such as alternative assets, structured debt, and family office investment frameworks. The summit aims to provide insights into evolving wealth creation methodologies and the role of technology in investing.
AI in portfolio management: How technology is reshaping the manager’s role
Artificial intelligence is reshaping investment research and portfolio management, from screening stocks and analysing data to identifying patterns and monitoring risks. At the ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0, leading investment professionals will discuss AI’s growing role in decision-making, its potential to improve investment processes and the continued importance of human judgement.
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Up to 152X return! Rentomojo IPO delivers eye-popping gains to Nitish Mittersain, other early backers
Rentomojo’s stock market debut has turned into a major windfall for early investors, with Nazara Technologies founder Nitish Mittersain set to clock a 152X return on his investment based on the IPO’s upper price band. Several other early backers, including Accel India, Madison India and Rajeev Chitrabhanu, are also poised to unlock multi-fold gains following the company’s listing on Thursday.
Rentomojo’s Rs 1,256 crore IPO sails through on launch day; anchors invest Rs 376 crore
Rentomojo’s initial public offering (IPO) received 1.42 times the shares on offer on day one, led by non-institutional investors. The Bengaluru-based furniture and home appliances rental startup is seeking Rs 150 crore in fresh capital, while existing investors are selling shares worth Rs 1,106 crore through an offer for sale (OFS).
Rentomojo set to go public at Rs 4,246 crore valuation, set to raise Rs 1,256 crore via IPO
In its ambitious IPO initiative, Rentomojo targets a valuation of ₹4,246 crore, while securing ₹150 crore in fresh funding. Additionally, existing investors plan to divest shares valued at ₹1,106 crore through an offer for sale. Impressively, the startup reported a 142% jump in net profit, which reached ₹104.3 crore in FY26. Mark your calendars, as the IPO launches on September 9.
Rentomojo to go public at Rs 4,246 crore valuation; up 5x from last private round
Through its public offering, Rentomojo is raising Rs 150 crore in fresh capital, while investors including Accel, Chiratae Ventures and ValueQuest are selling shares worth Rs 1,106 crore.
Rentomojo’s valuation jump; SoftBank’s Meesho windfall
Rentomojo is expected to go public at a valuation nearly five times higher than its previous private market round. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: How AI is reshaping portfolio management and the role of human judgement
Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 brings together leading investment voices to explore a fundamental question for modern portfolio management: where can AI create a genuine investment advantage? From research and execution to risk and portfolio monitoring, the conversation will consider what technology can change, and what still depends on human judgement.
Can SIFs bridge the gap between mutual funds and alternative investments?
Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) introduced a new investment framework for experienced investors. As portfolios evolve beyond traditional asset classes, could SIFs become the missing link between mutual funds and alternative investments?
Investors rush to fund solutions for India's AI power crunch
Energy transition is emerging as a new thematic bet for venture capital and private equity firms and investors look to back startups building across clean energy, grid infrastructure, batteries and industrial decarbonisation amid rising AI-led power demand. Indian venture funds such as Kae Capital, TDK Ventures, Theia Capital, Capital-A and private equity firm ValueQuest Investment Advisors are actively evaluating opportunities in the sector.
ValueQuest raises Rs 1,500 crore from domestic LPs with eye on advanced manufacturing growth
ValueQuest Investment Advisors has activated the Rs 500 crore greenshoe option for its private equity (PE) fund after raising Rs 1,500 crore, with a focus on advanced manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defence and energy transition.
Defence electronics firm CoreEL Technologies raises $30 million from ValueQuest, 360 ONE Asset
CoreEL Technologies is making waves in the aerospace and defense electronics industry with a fresh $30 million funding round, led by ValueQuest. This injection of capital will not only elevate their manufacturing and R&D efforts but also enable them to participate in significant defense initiatives.
ValueQuest Tristar Fund leads the round with Rs 125 Cr investment in Waaree Energy Storage Solutions
ValueQuest Tristar Fund has invested Rs 125 crore in Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt Ltd (WESSPL), the battery storage arm of Waaree Energies. This investment will bolster WESSPL's technology and R&D for manufacturing lithium-ion and sodium-ion cells and battery storage solutions, supporting India's energy transition and 'Make in India' initiative.
Valuequest, 360 One and Kotak AIF invest in GK Energy's pre-IPO round of Rs 100 crore
GK Energy is India’s largest pure-play EPC provider for solar-powered agricultural water pump systems under the PM-KUSUM scheme. Backed by CRISIL data, it leads installations nationwide. Offering end-to-end services from design to commissioning, GK Energy helps farmers access affordable, clean irrigation energy while advancing government renewable energy goals.
Jupiter International secures Rs 500 cr investment
Jupiter International Ltd has secured a Rs 500 crore investment from ValueQuest SCALE Fund and its affiliates to boost solar manufacturing expansion. The company, currently operating a 1 GW facility, aims to increase its capacity to 5.6 GW solar cells and 2.4 GW solar modules with this funding and internal accruals.
Rangsons Aerospace raises Rs 300 crore from ValueQuest Investment Advisors
Rangsons Aerospace intends to use the new funding to boost its operational capacity and explore growth opportunities in new business sectors through targeted acquisitions. Based in Mysuru, the company provides satellite communication systems, airborne thermal management solutions, and fluid distribution systems to global aerospace companies.
ValueQuest Investment Advisors Names Deepak Ramachandra as CEO
ValueQuest Investment Advisors has named Deepak Ramachandra as CEO. With leadership experience at Axis Capital, Citibank, and Credit Suisse, he brings expertise in investment strategy, equities, and institutional business, aiming to drive ValueQuest’s next phase of growth and innovation.
Solarworld Energy Solutions secures Rs 110 cr in pre-IPO placement round
Solarworld Energy Solutions secured Rs 110 crore in pre-IPO funding, lowering the fresh issue in its upcoming IPO to Rs 440 crore. Investors, including ValueQuest, purchased shares at Rs 352.05 each. The company plans to use the majority of the IPO proceeds to build a 1.2 GW solar manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh.
Solarworld Energy Solutions secures Rs 110 cr in pre-IPO placement round
Solarworld Energy Solutions secured Rs 110 crore in pre-IPO funding, lowering the fresh issue in its upcoming IPO to Rs 440 crore. Investors, including ValueQuest, purchased shares at Rs 352.05 each. The company plans to use the majority of the IPO proceeds to build a 1.2 GW solar manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh.
ValueQuest’s SCALE Fund scores big with IPO-bound Waaree Energies
ValueQuest SCALE Fund achieved significant gains from its early investment in Waaree Energies, which went public with shares debuting at Rs 2,550 after an IPO price of Rs 1,503.
Fintech firm Zaggle garners Rs 25 crore from ValueQuest in pre-IPO round
In a public statement on Tuesday, Zaggle said that it issued 15,24,390 equity shares to ValueQuest at a price of Rs 164 apiece. Zaggle filed its draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi in December 2022 to raise funds through an IPO.
Solar panel maker Waaree in talks to raise Rs 1,000 crore
"The fundraising is aimed at tying up the financial requirements for its ₹8,000-crore capex plan which will see Waaree set up 6-GW (gigawatts) of manufacturing capacity each for solar module, cells, and ingots and wafers under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme," one of the sources said.
NSE-BSE bulk deals: DRT sells more stake in McDowell Holdings
In another transaction, ValueQuest India Moat Fund sold 348,251 shares of Wonderla Holidays at Rs. 238.11 apiece through a bulk deal on the NSE.
Seven stocks where Prof Sanjay Bakshi’s Fund is betting on ‘moat’ to create value
Many of the stocks in Bakshi’s portfolio witnessed severe beating all through last year.
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