India seeks SoftBank push for Modi's solar goal

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 21:00

India has closed bids for a third of its target of tendering 15,000 megawatts (MW) of solar projects this fiscal year, a government official said, and is expecting interest from investors such as SoftBank to lift the industry.

Adani Group in talks with Softbank, Foxconn on $3 billion solar plan

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 22:02

Adani Group is in talks with Japan`s Softbank and Foxconn, maker of Apple`s iPhone, to secure investment in a $3 billion project to make solar cells and panels in the country, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

SoftBank successor to buy $483 mn in Japan company's shares

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 14:49

Nikesh Arora, who left a high-profile post at the Internet search giant last year, said he would buy 60 billion yen ($483 million) worth of SoftBank stock over the next six months.

Snapdeal raises $500 million from Alibaba, Foxconn and SoftBank

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 08:36

Snapdeal, which bills itself as India`s version of Alibaba, did not break out individual investments. EBay Inc is selling part of its stake in a transaction which also involves fresh funding.

Alibaba, Foxconn, SoftBank invest $500 mn in Snapdeal

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 21:28

India`s leading online marketplace Snapdeal on Tuesday announced raising $500-million (Rs.3,269 crore) capital in a fresh round of venture funding from Alibaba, Foxconn and SoftBank.

Snapdeal raises $500-mn from Alibaba, Foxconn and others

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 18:01

Online marketplace Snapdeal has raised USD 500 million (about Rs 3,269 crore) in a fresh round of funding from a clutch of investors led by Alibaba Group, Foxconn and SoftBank.

OYO Rooms raises $100 mn from SoftBank, others

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 13:59

The funding round also saw participation of existing investors Greenoaks Capital, Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed India.

Snapdeal to raise $500 mn from Alibaba, SoftBank, Foxconn: Source

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 11:32

Online tech publication Re/code first reported the investment on Sunday citing multiple sources, saying the deal had already concluded.

China's ZTE to partner with Softbank on 'pre-5G' technology in Japan

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 10:40

Chinese telecommunications equipment maker ZTE Corp said on Friday it has struck a deal with SoftBank Corp to deploy its "pre-5G" technology in Japan, with a commercial trial to begin early next year.

Ex-LinkedIn exec Deep Nishar joins SoftBank as a managing director

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 18:31

SoftBank Group Corp said on Wednesday it had hired former LinkedIn Corp executive Deep Nishar as managing director of investments as the Japanese telecoms conglomerate targets growth overseas to counter a shrinking domestic market.

Housing.com CEO Rahul Yadav resigns again?

Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2015, 09:43

According to an ET report, Yadav has quit from his post, his second resignation in as many months, adding this time his resignation will be accepted by the board.