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Gone in 146 seconds: Japan's investors race to buy SoftBank bonds

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has relied heavily on local investors, particularly individuals, to raise capital

Gone in 146 seconds: Japan's investors race to buy SoftBank bonds
Updated On : 13 Sep 2019 | 1:50 AM IST

Yahoo Japan aims to buy control of online fashion retailer Zozo for $3.7 bn

Yahoo Japan is a consolidated subsidiary of telco SoftBank Corp, which in turn is controlled by tech conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp

Yahoo Japan aims to buy control of online fashion retailer Zozo for $3.7 bn
Updated On : 12 Sep 2019 | 10:41 PM IST

Top biz headlines: RBI on economic slowdown, Essel Infra-Adani deal & more

From the findings of RBI's annual report to government's plan to fast-track Make in India plan, here are the top business headlines for Friday

Top biz headlines: RBI on economic slowdown, Essel Infra-Adani deal & more
Updated On : 30 Aug 2019 | 7:30 AM IST

Softbank said to continue blitzkrieg even as Alibaba halts new investments

Alibaba is likely to reserve resources for existing portfolio

Softbank said to continue blitzkrieg even as Alibaba halts new investments
Updated On : 26 Aug 2019 | 3:58 PM IST

SoftBank plans to lend up to $20 billion to employees to invest in new fund

The loans are likely to have an interest rate of about 5%

SoftBank plans to lend up to $20 billion to employees to invest in new fund
Updated On : 17 Aug 2019 | 11:12 PM IST

Top 10 business headlines: Modi's economic plan, stimulus package & more

From SoftBank eyeing stake in Airtel's telecom biz and other assets to Anil Agarwal's expression of interest to revive Jet Airways, here are the top 10 business headlines for Monday

Top 10 business headlines: Modi's economic plan, stimulus package & more
Updated On : 12 Aug 2019 | 8:31 AM IST

SoftBank in talks to buy stake in Bharti Airtel's telecom biz, other assets

Talks are in initial stages for direct or indirect holding in telco or other assets

SoftBank in talks to buy stake in Bharti Airtel's telecom biz, other assets
Updated On : 12 Aug 2019 | 2:52 AM IST

SoftBank announces new $108-billion Vision Fund with Apple, Microsoft

SoftBank wants to raise a new massive fund every two or three years to take advantage of opportunities he sees in cutting-edge technologies

SoftBank announces new $108-billion Vision Fund with Apple, Microsoft
Updated On : 26 Jul 2019 | 7:40 AM IST

Why Ritesh Agarwal's $2-bn deal to hike his stake in Oyo to 30% is a riddle

SoftBank, OYO's largest investor, already owns 46% in the Gurugram-based company

Why Ritesh Agarwal's $2-bn deal to hike his stake in Oyo to 30% is a riddle
Updated On : 22 Jul 2019 | 2:21 AM IST

From Paytm to Oyo, Softbank's Masayoshi Son shines a light on his proteges

SoftBank Group Corp.'s $100 billion Vision Fund has 82 companies in its portfolio who delve into areas from satellites and autonomous driving to chips and cancer detection

From Paytm to Oyo, Softbank's Masayoshi Son shines a light on his proteges
Updated On : 18 Jul 2019 | 2:56 PM IST

SoftBank's $2.25-bn investment in GM-linked self-driving firm gets US nod

The panel, known as CFIUS, approved the investment based on fresh assurances that Cruise's technology would be completely off limits to SoftBank

SoftBank's $2.25-bn investment in GM-linked self-driving firm gets US nod
Updated On : 06 Jul 2019 | 9:16 PM IST

SoftBank in talks to invest $70 million in Indian e-pharmacy Medlife

Five-year-old Medlife, which does 20,000 medicine deliveries a day, is seeking a valuation of around $430 million, say sources

SoftBank in talks to invest $70 million in Indian e-pharmacy Medlife
Updated On : 14 Jun 2019 | 9:10 AM IST

Softbank gets $11 billion from selling just part of its huge Alibaba stake

The deal was first unveiled in 2016 and was slated for June

Softbank gets $11 billion from selling just part of its huge Alibaba stake
Updated On : 04 Jun 2019 | 10:21 PM IST

SoftBank Group to book $11-bn in pre-tax profit on Alibaba share sale

Son has referred to the value of the Alibaba stake to argue that SoftBank Group's shares are undervalued

SoftBank Group to book $11-bn in pre-tax profit on Alibaba share sale
Updated On : 04 Jun 2019 | 3:30 PM IST

SoftBank's market value dips $9 billion after Uber Tech IPO flops

Uber opened at $42, or 6.7% below its $45 IPO price. Shortly after, it slid to $41.06

SoftBank's market value dips $9 billion after Uber Tech IPO flops
Updated On : 14 May 2019 | 1:06 AM IST

SoftBank's operating profit jumps on OYO and Uber valuation gains

Masayoshi Son-led SoftBank recorded a 154.2-billion yen valuation gain in OYO

SoftBank's operating profit jumps on OYO and Uber valuation gains
Updated On : 10 May 2019 | 3:37 AM IST

SoftBank's big tech-startup bets start to pay off with $3.8 bn Uber gain

SoftBank holds stakes in all of the world's biggest ride-hailing companies and scores of other high-profile startups

SoftBank's big tech-startup bets start to pay off with $3.8 bn Uber gain
Updated On : 09 May 2019 | 3:38 PM IST

SoftBank considering public offering of $100-billion Vision Fund: Report

Masayoshi Son, SoftBank's founder and chief executive officer, has been deal-making at a fast pace

SoftBank considering public offering of $100-billion Vision Fund: Report
Updated On : 03 May 2019 | 8:47 PM IST

Softbank bets $1 billion on battered payments firm Wirecard

Japanese conglomerate secures 5.6% holding in bonds deal

Softbank bets $1 billion on battered payments firm Wirecard
Updated On : 24 Apr 2019 | 11:56 PM IST

Softbank eyes investment of $2-3 bn in Jio as Mukesh Ambani deleverages biz

This comes on the back of reports of Saudi giant Aramco in discussions to buy a 25 per cent stake in Reliance Industries' refining and petrochemical business for $10-15 billion.

Softbank eyes investment of $2-3 bn in Jio as Mukesh Ambani deleverages biz
Updated On : 23 Apr 2019 | 8:24 PM IST