Go Digit IPO: Retail portion fully subscribed📊
Uber to run bus service, Amazon Bedrock available in India, Online FMCG sales rises, Funding Deals and more.
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"A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyone else."
- Jean François Paul de Gondi
Today, we delve into the profound insight from Jean François Paul de Gondi, who highlights the importance of self-trust as the foundation for trusting others.
His words encourage us to build confidence in ourselves to form genuine and trusting relationships with those around us.
Join us as we explore how cultivating self-trust can enhance our connections and overall well-being.
Tech Updates
Go Digit IPO Day 1: Retail portion fully subscribed
Go Digit General Insurance’s initial public offering (IPO), which opened on Wednesday for Rs 2,615 crore, witnessed strong investor interest, with the retail portion of the issue being fully subscribed. The issue is priced between Rs 258 and Rs 272 per share and will close on Friday.
Uber gets the nod to run bus service in NCR
Uber is set to start plying buses in Delhi with the ride-hailing platform getting a licence from the transport department to run bus services in the national capital. Currently, Uber Shuttle is operating in Kolkata under an MoU with the West Bengal government.
AWS makes Amazon Bedrock available for developers in India
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing subsidiary of Amazon, on Wednesday launched its first GenAI-powered service Amazon Bedrock based in Mumbai to help software developers build and scale applications in India.
Share of quick commerce in online FMCG sales rises to 35% in FY24
Leading consumer goods companies in India like Hindustan Unilever, Dabur, Adani Wilmar, and Parle Products, witnessed a surge in online sales through quick-commerce platforms, nearly doubling in FY24 to 35% from 15-18% in FY23. Sales growth through ecommerce for FMCG companies has been two to three times more than that of modern trade.
Funding Deals
Matel, which makes components like power trains and motor control units for electric vehicles (EV) among other things, has raised $4 million in a funding round led by clean energy-focused venture fund Transition Venture Capital.
DrinkPrime, a subscription-based reverse osmosis (RO) water-supplying startup, has raised $3 million led by SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd. (SVCL), an investment management company and a wholly owned subsidiary of SIDBI.
Sportstech startup Stupa Sports Analytics has raised Rs 28 crore in its pre-Series A round led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital.
Infurnia, a cloud-native architecture design software startup, has raised $1.2 million in an angel round led by Yogesh Chaudhary, an existing investor and owner of Jaipur Rugs.
Sprect, a C2C consulting marketplace, has raised Rs 50 lakh in angel round from Siddarth (Sid) Shetty, chief business development officer at ServiceChannel.
🚂 Short Story: The Journey to Self-Trust
In a bustling city, Maria often found herself doubting her decisions and abilities.
She realized that this lack of self-trust affected her relationships with friends and colleagues.
Inspired by Jean François Paul de Gondi's quote, Maria began a journey of self-discovery and self-affirmation.
Over time, as she learned to trust herself, she noticed a significant improvement in her relationships, finding deeper connections and mutual trust with others.
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As we reflect on today's quote, let's remember that self-trust is essential for building meaningful relationships.
By believing in ourselves, we create a solid foundation for trust with others.
Stay tuned for our next edition, where we continue to explore insightful quotes that inspire personal growth and connection.
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