Awfis Space Solutions lists at 14% premium🛋️
Ola is shifting IT ops to Krutrim, PwC to become OpenAI's largest customer, BharatX acquires Zenifi, Funding Deals and more.
Good morning and happy Thursday!
Today’s quote from Alan Watts invites us to consider the importance of living fully in the present.
"Unless one is able to live fully in the present, the future is a hoax."
- Alan Watts
Let’s delve into how being present can shape our perception of the future.
Tech Updates
Awfis Space Solutions share price makes a positive debut, stock opens with 13.5% premium at ₹435 apiece on NSE
Awfis Space Solutions’ share price made a positive debut on the bourses today. On NSE, Awfis Space Solutions’ share price opened at ₹435 per share, 13.58% higher than the issue price of ₹383. On BSE, Awfis Space's share price today opened at ₹432.25 apiece, up 12.86% from the issue price.
Ola is shifting its IT ops to Krutrim from AWS cloud
Two weeks after snapping ties with Microsoft Azure, the Ola group of companies is migrating its IT workload from Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud as well. Ola’s departure would mean a daily revenue loss of Rs 5-25 lakh for Azure. For AWS, this number would range between Rs 30 and Rs 40 lakh.
PwC to become OpenAI's largest enterprise customer
PwC will become the largest customer and first reseller of OpenAI's enterprise product as part of a new deal, the accounting giant said, as businesses rush to adopt and capitalize on generative artificial intelligence. The firm will provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its 75,000 US employees and 26,000 UK employees.
BharatX acquires Zenifi to enter medical lending segment
Y Combinator-backed BNPL fintech startup BharatX has acquired Zenifi, a healthcare finance startup providing zero-cost and low-cost EMI solutions. Zenifi provides zero-cost and low-cost EMIs to improve conversion rates for healthcare providers.
Funding Deals
Commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Euler Motors has raised Rs 200 crore ($24 million) more in Series C round led by new investor Piramal Alternatives India Access Fund. Existing investors British International Investment and Blume Ventures also participated in the funding tranche.
Cloud kitchen brand Rebel Foods has raised Rs 110 crore ($13.2 million) in debt from Alteria and InnoVen Capital.
Business-to-business (B2B)-focused fintech startup Vegapay has raised $5.5 million in an equity funding round led by Elevation Capital, with participation from existing investor Eximius Ventures.
🎁 Short Story: The Gift of Presence
Sarah always dreamed about her future—planning, worrying, and striving for what was next.
One day, her friend Mia invited her to a mindfulness retreat. Reluctantly, Sarah agreed to go.
During the retreat, Sarah learned to focus on the present moment through meditation and mindfulness. She discovered the joy in simple things she had previously overlooked, like the warmth of the sun or the sound of birds singing.
By the end of the retreat, Sarah realized that living fully in the present made her feel more content and less anxious about the future.
It wasn't just about planning for tomorrow but appreciating today.
Tweet of the day🐥
Remember to anchor ourselves in the present moment as we navigate our daily routines.
By fully experiencing the here and now, we create a richer and more meaningful life.
The future will unfold as it may, but the present is where we truly live.
Feel free to share it with someone who could use a little inspiration. Let's pass on the good vibes and make someone's day!
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