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Bluestone in talks with Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital Think Investments for Pre-IPO Round
Bluestone, a jewellery brand, is in talks to negotiate an investment of around Rs 830 crore from Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital, and Think Investments.
Bluestone, a jewellery brand, is in talks to negotiate an investment of around Rs 830 crore from Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital, and Think Investments.
The pre-IPO round will combine share sales by early investors with new capital, aiming to value the omnichannel retailer at approximately Rs 7,500 crore ($900 million) before the infusion, as per the report.
Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners will reportedly invest around Rs 415 crore in the round. A source speaking to the Economic Times said, “Peak XV is in talks to lead the funding amid a wider inclination for venture funds to tap domestic brands and offline retailers.”
Further, some family offices via special-purpose vehicles might also reportedly participate in the round. The round is expected to be closed in the next few days.
In September 2023, Bluestone raised $65 million from a group of investors at a valuation of $410 million.
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Precious Metals Soar, Oil Plunges On US-Iran Peace Deal
Global Concerns Regarding The Energy Crisis, Inflationary Pressures, and Aggressive Rate Hike Trajectories Have Significantly Eased.
A confirmed peace agreement between the US and Iran has triggered massive waves across global markets, easing energy crisis fears and altering the global economic outlook ahead of major central bank meetings. Driven by strong global bullish sentiment, gold and silver hit massive milestones on the MCX and spot markets: MCX Gold: Up 2% (~Rs 2,300), nearing the Rs 1.54 lakh mark. MCX Silver: Outperforming with a 3% upside (~Rs 6,000), crossing Rs 2.53 lakh. US Spot Gold: Surged over 2.5% to trade above $4,300/oz. Spot Silver: Zoomed over 4% to trade above $70.5/oz.
Oil prices nosedived following President Trump’s announcement that a US blockade on Iranian ports would be lifted, allowing Persian Gulf shipments to resume soon.
- Brent Crude: Dropped 5% to $83/bbl as the Strait of Hormuz prepares to reopen.
- US WTI Crude: Slipped 6% to trade around $80/bbl.
- MCX Crude: Crashed by 5.5%.
- The Accord: The formal treaty to end the conflict (active since late February) is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland on June 19. It includes blockades being lifted, sanctions relief for Iran, and the dismantling of Tehran’s nuclear program.
- Macro Relief: Global concerns regarding the energy crisis, inflationary pressures, and aggressive rate hike trajectories have significantly eased.
- Central Bank Watch:
- US Fed: Holding its first policy meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh this week; rates are widely expected to remain unchanged.
- Bank of Japan: Expected to buck the trend and raise rates to support the Yen.
- Reserve Bank of Australia: Expected to hold policy steady.
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