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SoftBank top investor in India: Masayoshi Son
BENGALURU:
Son said that he had made a commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he would invest $5 billion in India, but in the last ten years, Softbank has already invested $14 billion. This year alone it has invested $3 billion.
“We are providers of about 10% of the funding to all unicorns in India,” Son said.
SoftBank’s investments in India include those in
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SoftBank
is the biggest foreign investor in India’s startup ecosystem, the Japanese conglomerate’s founder and CEOMasayoshi Son
said on Friday at the Infinity Forum, a thought leadership forum on fintech..“We are providers of about 10% of the funding to all unicorns in India,” Son said.
SoftBank’s investments in India include those in
Flipkart, Paytm, Swiggy
,Zeta
, among others. “I believe in the future of India. I believe in the passion of young entrepreneurs in India. I tell the young people in India—let’s make it happen, I will support,” he said.Stay informed with the latest Business News on Times of India. Explore updates on International Business, gain insights with Financial Literacy tips, and make use of Financial Calculators. Don’t forget to check the list of Bank Holidays in 2025, including Bank Holidays in January.
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