Awfis 批准 IPO，為首次交易鋪平道路

Awfis IPO 獲得 Sebi 批准，進入印度即將進行的 IPO 流程辦公共享新創公司 Awfis Space Solutions 已獲得印度證券交易委員會 (Sebi) 的首次公開發行 (IPO) 批准。擬議的 IPO 包括發行價值 16 億盧比的新股票以及現有股東二次出售 1000 萬股股票。該公司計劃將所得資金用於擴張、一般公司用途和營運資金需求。 Awfis 的 IPO 是計劃在印度公開募股的幾家新時代公司之一，其他公司包括 Unicommerce、Ola Electric、FirstCry 和 Mobikwik 等。

Awfis Secures SEBI Nod for IPO, Paving the Way for Public Listing

Awfis 獲得 SEBI 批准進行 IPO，為公開上市鋪平道路

The Indian Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted its approval for the initial public offering (IPO) of Awfis Space Solutions, a leading office-sharing startup. This milestone marks a significant step forward for Awfis, enabling the company to raise funds and expand its presence in the rapidly growing flexible workspace sector.

印度證券交易委員會 (SEBI) 已批准領先的辦公共享新創公司 Awfis Space Solutions 的首次公開發行 (IPO)。這一里程碑標誌著 Awfis 向前邁出了重要一步，使該公司能夠籌集資金並擴大其在快速成長的靈活工作空間領域的影響力。

Awfis had filed its draft IPO papers in December 2023, proposing to raise Rs 160 crore through an issue of fresh shares and a sale of 10 million shares by existing shareholders. The proceeds from the fresh issue will be utilized for expansion, establishment of new centres, working capital requirements, and general corporate purposes.

Awfis 於 2023 年 12 月提交了 IPO 文件草案，提議透過發行新股和現有股東出售 1,000 萬股股票籌集 16 億盧比。新發行的收益將用於擴張、建立新中心、滿足營運資金需求和一般公司用途。

Existing investors in Awfis, including Peak XV Partners, Bisque Ltd., and Link Investment Trust, will be selling a portion of their stakes through the IPO. In its last fundraising round in 2022, Awfis was valued at approximately $110 million.

Awfis 的現有投資者，包括 Peak XV Partners、Bisque Ltd. 和 Link Investment Trust，將透過 IPO 出售部分股份。在 2022 年的最後一輪融資中，Awfis 的估值約為 1.1 億美元。

Impressive Financial Performance Boosts IPO Prospects

令人印象深刻的財務表現提振IPO前景

Awfis's financial performance has witnessed significant growth in recent years. In the fiscal year ended March 2023 (FY23), the company's operating revenue more than doubled to Rs 545 crore, from Rs 257 crore in FY22. For the first quarter of FY24, Awfis reported operating revenue of Rs 188 crore.

近年來，Awfis 的財務表現顯著成長。在截至 2023 年 3 月的財年（2023 財年）中，該公司的營業收入從 2022 財年的 25.7 億盧比增長了一倍多，達到 54.5 億盧比。 Awfis 報告 2024 財年第一季營業收入為 18.8 億盧比。

This robust growth has attracted the attention of investors and fueled the company's decision to pursue an IPO. The IPO is expected to provide Awfis with the necessary capital to accelerate its expansion plans and consolidate its position as a leading player in the office-sharing market.

這種強勁的成長吸引了投資者的關注，並促使該公司決定進行首次公開發行。此次首次公開募股預計將為 Awfis 提供必要的資金，以加快其擴張計劃並鞏固其作為辦公室共享市場領導者的地位。

Indian Startup Ecosystem Buzzing with Upcoming IPOs

印度新創企業生態系統因即將舉行的首次公開募股而熱鬧非凡

Awfis's IPO is just one of several highly anticipated public offerings from new-age Indian companies. SoftBank-backed Unicommerce, electric vehicle maker Ola Electric, omnichannel retailer FirstCry, and fintech firm Mobikwik have all filed draft IPO papers with SEBI. Food and grocery-delivery firm Swiggy is also planning to file for a $1 billion IPO soon.

Awfis 的首次公開募股只是新時代印度公司幾項備受期待的公開發行股票之一。軟銀支持的 Unicommerce、電動車製造商 Ola Electric、全通路零售商 FirstCry 和金融科技公司 Mobikwik 均已向 SEBI 提交了 IPO 文件草案。食品和雜貨配送公司 Swiggy 也計劃很快申請 10 億美元的 IPO。

These upcoming IPOs reflect the growing maturity of the Indian startup ecosystem and the increasing appetite of investors for high-growth, technology-driven businesses. The successful listing of Awfis and other startups will provide a much-needed boost to the Indian capital markets and further fuel the growth of the innovation-driven economy.

這些即將進行的首次公開募股反映了印度新創企業生態系統的日益成熟以及投資者對高成長、技術驅動型企業的興趣日益濃厚。 Awfis和其他新創企業的成功上市將為印度資本市場提供急需的推動力，並進一步推動創新驅動型經濟的成長。

Investor Group Raises Concerns over Byju's Rights Issue

投資者團體對 Byju 的供股表示擔憂

In a separate development, a group of investors in edtech unicorn Byju's has accused the company of violating an order from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The investors allege that Byju's disbursed proceeds from a $200 million rights issue into an escrow account, as directed by the NCLT.

在另一項進展中，教育科技獨角獸 Byju's 的一群投資者指控該公司違反了國家公司法庭 (NCLT) 的命令。投資者聲稱，Byju 按照 NCLT 的指示，將 2 億美元配股的收益存入託管帳戶。

The NCLT has scheduled a hearing on June 6 to consider the investors' allegations. This latest legal challenge adds to the mounting pressure on Byju's, which is facing a severe cash crunch and has recently delayed salary payments to employees.

NCLT 已安排於 6 月 6 日舉行聽證會，審議投資者的指控。這項最新的法律挑戰給 Byju's 帶來了越來越大的壓力，該公司正面臨嚴重的現金短缺，並且最近推遲了向員工支付工資。

Microsoft Unveils New 'Talking Face' Generator

微軟推出新的「會說話的臉」產生器

Technology giant Microsoft has introduced a new research project called VASA-1, an image-to-video model that generates "lifelike audio-driven talking faces in real time." VASA-1 requires only a portrait photo and a speech audio track to produce hyper-realistic output with precise lip sync and natural head motions.

科技巨頭微軟推出了一個名為 VASA-1 的新研究項目，這是一個圖像到視訊模型，可以「即時生成逼真的音訊驅動的說話面孔」。 VASA-1 只需要一張肖像照片和一個語音音軌即可產生具有精確唇形同步和自然頭部運動的超逼真輸出。

Experts believe that VASA-1 has the potential to surpass existing lip sync and head movement technologies. However, they also raise concerns about the risk of misuse and the need for strong guardrails to prevent deepfakes.

專家認為，VASA-1 有潛力超越現有的口型同步和頭部運動技術。然而，他們也對濫用風險以及需要強有力的護欄來防止深度造假表示擔憂。

Razorpay Ventures into UPI Infrastructure

Razorpay 投資 UPI 基礎設施

Digital payments platform Razorpay has launched its own Unified Payments Interface (UPI) infrastructure, or UPI Switch, in partnership with Airtel Payments Bank. The UPI Switch is designed to handle high volumes of transactions, enable faster access to UPI innovations, and resolve disputes more efficiently.

數位支付平台 Razorpay 與 Airtel 支付銀行合作推出了自己的統一支付介面 (UPI) 基礎設施或 UPI Switch。 UPI Switch 旨在處理大量交易、更快地獲取 UPI 創新成果並更有效地解決爭議。

This move by Razorpay highlights the growing demand for customized and scalable UPI infrastructure. Razorpay claims that its UPI Switch can handle up to 10,000 transactions per second and resolve disputes within 24 hours.

Razorpay 的這項舉措凸顯了對客製化和可擴展 UPI 基礎設施日益增長的需求。 Razorpay聲稱其UPI Switch每秒可處理多達10,000筆交易，並在24小時內解決爭議。

Honasa Shares Surge on Impressive Revenue Growth

營收成長令人印象深刻，Honasa 股價飆升

Shares of Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth, surged by 8.51% after the company announced that its skincare brand, The Derma Co, has achieved an annual revenue run rate of Rs 500 crore. The Derma Co's success has been attributed to its focus on active ingredient-backed skincare products tailored for Indian skin and weather conditions.

Mamaearth 的母公司 Honasa Consumer 宣布其護膚品牌 The Derma Co 的年收入達到 50 億盧比，該公司股價飆升 8.51%。 Derma Co 的成功歸功於其專注於針對印度皮膚和天氣狀況量身定制的活性成分護膚產品。

Honasa Consumer's strong financial performance has boosted investor confidence, with the company's shares providing significant returns over the past month. The company's commitment to innovation and customer-centricity positions it well for continued growth in the competitive skincare market.

Honasa Consumer 強勁的財務業績提振了投資者的信心，該公司的股票在過去一個月中提供了可觀的回報。該公司對創新和以客戶為中心的承諾使其能夠在競爭激烈的護膚品市場中持續成長。