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The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a bond switch auction. It aims to manage government debt. Bonds worth ₹32,000 crore will be switched. This move reduces redemption pressure in the coming years. It also helps in lowering the fiscal deficit. This follows other buyback actions by the RBI. These actions are part of a larger strategy.

Belong, a fintech platform dedicated to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Elevation Capital. The startup plans to expand its product offerings and operations, starting from the UAE and moving into markets like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UK, and the US. Leveraging GIFT City’s regulatory framework, Belong aims to simplify cross-border banking and investment for NRIs with products such as US dollar-denominated fixed deposits, equity, insurance, and international cards.

Meesho, which completed its domicile shift from the US to India last week, will file its draft IPO prospectus under Sebi’s confidential route, the documents show. Investors Elevation Capital, Peak XV Partners and Prosus are among the largest institutional shareholders in Meesho, owning 13-15% stake each. Japanese investor SoftBank owns close to 10% stake in the etailer focused on value retailing at lower price points.

Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, Dexter Ventures, and several angel investors participated in the round. This comes at a time of heightened interest in indigenous defence manufacturing and AI-powered security systems, as India looks to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic capabilities.

Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, Dexter Ventures, and several angel investors participated in the round. This comes at a time of heightened interest in indigenous defence manufacturing and AI-powered security systems, as India looks to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic capabilities.

The deal, led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Conviction Partners (founded by ex-Greylock investor Sarah Guo), is among the largest-ever seed rounds in Silicon Valley’s history – underlining the investor frenzy surrounding AI model companies founded by ex-OpenAI leaders.

Renewbuy has secured $10 million in funding from Apis Partners and 360 One amidst its merger with InsuranceDekho. The funds will support business development until the merger receives regulatory approval. Renewbuy, valued at around $324 million after its last funding round, plans to use the capital to expand operations during this interim period.

Mahaveer Finance raised Rs 200 crore in its first venture round led by Elevation Capital. The Chennai-based NBFC plans to expand its loan book, invest in tech, and diversify into products like LAP. With 80+ branches across South India, it targets Rs 5,000 crore in assets and Rs 100 crore monthly disbursals.

The round saw participation from both new and existing investors, including Helios Holdings, the Sharda family office, the Kay family, and others.

Mahaveer Finance raised Rs 200 crore in its first venture round led by Elevation Capital. The Chennai-based NBFC plans to expand its loan book, invest in tech, and diversify into products like LAP. With 80+ branches across South India, it targets Rs 5,000 crore in assets and Rs 100 crore monthly disbursals.