Awfis 批准 IPO，为首次交易铺平道路

Awfis IPO 获得 Sebi 批准，进入印度即将进行的 IPO 流程办公共享初创公司 Awfis Space Solutions 已获得印度证券交易委员会 (Sebi) 的首次公开募股 (IPO) 批准。拟议的 IPO 包括发行价值 16 亿卢比的新股票以及现有股东二次出售 1000 万股股票。该公司计划将所得资金用于扩张、一般公司用途和营运资金需求。 Awfis 的 IPO 是计划在印度公开募股的几家新时代公司之一，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 获得 SEBI 批准进行 IPO，为公开上市铺平道路

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.

印度证券交易委员会 (SEBI) 已批准领先的办公共享初创公司 Awfis Space Solutions 的首次公开募股 (IPO)。这一里程碑标志着 Awfis 向前迈出了重要一步，使该公司能够筹集资金并扩大其在快速增长的灵活工作空间领域的影响力。

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 于 2023 年 12 月提交了 IPO 文件草案，提议通过发行新股和现有股东出售 1000 万股股票筹集 16 亿卢比。新发行的收益将用于扩张、建立新中心、满足营运资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 的现有投资者，包括 Peak XV Partners、Bisque Ltd. 和 Link Investment Trust，将通过 IPO 出售部分股份。在 2022 年的最后一轮融资中，Awfis 的估值约为 1.1 亿美元。

Impressive Financial Performance Boosts IPO Prospects

令人印象深刻的财务业绩提振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.

近年来，Awfis 的财务业绩显着增长。在截至 2023 年 3 月的财年（2023 财年）中，该公司的营业收入从 2022 财年的 25.7 亿卢比增长了一倍多，达到 54.5 亿卢比。 Awfis 报告 2024 财年第一季度营业收入为 18.8 亿卢比。

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.

这种强劲的增长吸引了投资者的关注，并促使该公司决定进行首次公开​​募股。此次首次公开募股预计将为 Awfis 提供必要的资金，以加快其扩张计划并巩固其作为办公室共享市场领先者的地位。

Indian Startup Ecosystem Buzzing with Upcoming IPOs

印度初创企业生态系统因即将举行的首次公开募股而热闹非凡

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 的首次公开募股只是新时代印度公司几项备受期待的公开发行股票之一。软银支持的 Unicommerce、电动汽车制造商 Ola Electric、全渠道零售商 FirstCry 和金融科技公司 Mobikwik 均已向 SEBI 提交了 IPO 文件草案。食品和杂货配送公司 Swiggy 也计划很快申请 10 亿美元的 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.

这些即将进行的首次公开募股反映了印度初创企业生态系统的日益成熟以及投资者对高增长、技术驱动型企业的兴趣日益浓厚。 Awfis和其他初创企业的成功上市将为印度资本市场提供急需的推动力，并进一步推动创新驱动型经济的增长。

Investor Group Raises Concerns over Byju's Rights Issue

投资者团体对 Byju 的供股表示担忧

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.

在另一项进展中，教育科技独角兽 Byju's 的一群投资者指控该公司违反了国家公司法法庭 (NCLT) 的命令。投资者声称，Byj​​u 按照 NCLT 的指示，将 2 亿美元配股的收益存入托管账户。

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 已安排于 6 月 6 日举行听证会，审议投资者的指控。这一最新的法律挑战给 Byju's 带来了越来越大的压力，该公司正面临严重的现金短缺，并且最近推迟了向员工支付工资。

Microsoft Unveils New 'Talking Face' Generator

微软推出新的“会说话的脸”生成器

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.

科技巨头微软推出了一个名为 VASA-1 的新研究项目，这是一种图像到视频模型，可以“实时生成逼真的音频驱动的说话面孔”。 VASA-1 只需要一张肖像照片和一个语音音轨即可产生具有精确唇形同步和自然头部运动的超逼真输出。

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.

专家认为，VASA-1 有潜力超越现有的口型同步和头部运动技术。然而，他们也对滥用风险以及需要强有力的护栏来防止深度造假表示担忧。

Razorpay Ventures into UPI Infrastructure

Razorpay 投资 UPI 基础设施

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.

数字支付平台 Razorpay 与 Airtel 支付银行合作推出了自己的统一支付接口 (UPI) 基础设施或 UPI Switch。 UPI Switch 旨在处理大量交易、更快地获取 UPI 创新成果并更有效地解决争议。

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 的这一举措凸显了对定制和可扩展 UPI 基础设施日益增长的需求。 Razorpay声称其UPI Switch每秒可处理多达10,000笔交易，并在24小时内解决争议。

Honasa Shares Surge on Impressive Revenue Growth

营收增长令人印象深刻，Honasa 股价飙升

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 宣布其护肤品牌 The Derma Co 的年收入达到 50 亿卢比，该公司股价飙升 8.51%。 Derma Co 的成功归功于其专注于针对印度皮肤和天气状况量身定制的活性成分护肤产品。

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 强劲的财务业绩提振了投资者的信心，该公司的股票在过去一个月中提供了可观的回报。该公司对创新和以客户为中心的承诺使其能够在竞争激烈的护肤品市场中持续增长。