SoftBank to invest $1 billion in Korean e-commerce site Coupang
SoftBank has been turning to overseas deals for growth amid a lacklustre Japanese economy and shrinking demographics. The latest move comes two days after SoftBank said it had increased its controlling stake in Supercell, the Finnish mobile games maker best known for its hit title `Clash of Clans`.
Jun 03, 2015, 16:04 PM IST
SoftBank names Nikesh Arora president and Son's likely successor
The move comes as Son and SoftBank are battling to make their 2013 acquisition of U.S. carrier Sprint Corp for more than $20 billion profitable.
May 11, 2015, 17:51 PM IST
Snapdeal says not in immediate need to raise money
Snapdeal raised $627 million from Japan`s SoftBank in October last year.
Mar 31, 2015, 14:12 PM IST
Micromax to raise up to $1 bn from global investors
The company has recently set up a merger and acquisition team to scout for start-ups working on new and interesting technology that could add value to its business.
Mar 26, 2015, 20:31 PM IST
SoftBank leads group in talks to buy up to $1 bn stake in Micromax
The investment would value Micromax, an unlisted provider of affordable smartphones that competes with South Korea`s Samsung Electronics Co, at around $5 billion, the people said. They did not want to be named because the talks aren`t public.
Mar 26, 2015, 17:30 PM IST
Softbank to add learning technology to empathetic robot
Japanese mobile carrier Softbank said on Tuesday it will incorporate artificial intelligence technology from IBM into its empathetic robot Pepper that goes on sale in Japan this month.
Feb 10, 2015, 22:27 PM IST
SoftBank's humanoid robot lands job as Nescafe salesman
Nestle SA will enlist a thousand humanoid robots to help sell its coffee makers at electronics stores across Japan, becoming the first corporate customer for the chatty, bug-eyed androids unveiled in June by tech conglomerate SoftBank Corp.
Oct 29, 2014, 15:09 PM IST
Snapdeal founder eyes Alibaba playbook with funding deal
For Bahl, who has often said he aims to lead "India`s Alibaba", it is a stamp of approval for Snapdeal`s strategy and its decision to remain a market, not a retailer.
Oct 29, 2014, 00:09 AM IST
Ola to raise $210 mn from SoftBank, other investors
Ola, a mobile app for cab booking, will raise USD 210 million (about Rs 1,260 crore) from Japan's SoftBank Group and other existing investors Tiger Global, Matrix Partners India and Steadview Capital.
Oct 28, 2014, 16:01 PM IST
Softbank Group to invest $627 mn in Snapdeal
Snapdeal Tuesday said Japanese telecom giant Softbank will invest USD 627 million (about Rs 3,762 crore) in the company, becoming the largest shareholder in the online marketplace major.
Oct 28, 2014, 10:06 AM IST
Japan's SoftBank to invest $10 billion in India
Softbank -- one of the major telecom and internet corporations of Japan -- will look for opportunities in telecom and the fast-growing e-commerce sectors in India.
Oct 27, 2014, 19:52 PM IST
SoftBank still merger hungry despite T-Mobile flop: analysts
Japanese mobile carrier SoftBank`s failed bid for T-Mobile marked a rare defeat for its brash billionaire founder, but few expect it to sideline a man intent on building "the world`s number-one company".
Aug 17, 2014, 09:36 AM IST
Google's Chief Business Officer Nikesh Arora leaving company
In a surprise move, Google's Chief Business Officer India-born Nikesh Arora, regarded as among the top lieutenants at the Internet search giant, is leaving the company after almost 10 years.
Jul 18, 2014, 13:30 PM IST
