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Economic Times
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Times
At 44, birthday boy Dhoni's risk-taking continues beyond cricket — a sneak peak into his investments
On his 44th birthday, MS Dhoni's investment portfolio reflects his risk-taking mindset, backing new-age startups in EVs, fintech, drones, and alt proteins through ventures like BluSmart, Khatabook, and Garuda Aerospace. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 1) BluSmart Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 2) Khatabook 3) Cars24 4) Garuda Aerospace 5) Centricity 6) Rigi 7) EMotorad 8) Shaka Harry 9) 7Ink Brews Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 10) Tagda Raho 11) Run Adam Widely regarded as India's most successful cricket captain ever, birthday boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni's penchant for risk taking is replicated in his investment choices as well. A Tracxn data on Dhoni's portfolio shows his preference for emerging sectors like electric vehicles, fintech, drone tech and alternative turns 44 has put his money in companies such as BluSmart, Khatabook, , Centricity, EMotorad, Shaka Harry, 7Ink Brews, Tagda Raho and Run Adam. The above themes remain a buzzword and in stock market parlance are referred to as new-age themes . None of the stocks are listed on Indian stock exchanges, so provides an all-electric ride-hailing platform and is a Series A company (start-up). The company offers an EV-based cab service allowing users to book intracity rides via an app. The company has raised $167.6 million with a valuation of $336.7 million (Feb 2025). Notable investors include Survam Partners and provides an app for kirana stores to manage payments, send reminders, and handle invoices. It has raised $186.6 million with a valuation of $600 million (Aug 2021). Key investors include Y Combinator and helps users buy, sell, and finance used and new cars, offering vehicle valuation and related services. It has raised $1.08 billion with a valuation of Rs 3.23 billion (Feb 2022). Major investors include Exor and KCK Aerospace builds drones for agriculture, surveillance, disaster management, and more. It has raised $49.3 million with a valuation of $259 million (Jun 2025).Centricity offers a SaaS-based investment management suite for independent financial advisors. The company has raised $24 million with a valuation of $116 crore (Oct 2024). Investors include Burman Family Holdings and Paramark enables creators to launch and monetize online courses and groups, letting them earn from their social followings. It has raised $25 million with a valuation of $59 million (Sep 2024). Investors include Elevation Capital, Accel, Stellaris Venture Partners, and Titan develops e-bikes with lithium-ion batteries and digital displays, targeting both urban commuters and recreational riders. It has raised$25.9 million, with a valuation of $51 million (Sep 2024). Investors include Green Frontier Capital and Harry creates vegan meat substitutes like nuggets, kebabs, and stuffed parathas. The company has raised $2.6 million, with a valuation of Rs $12.4 million (Jun 2023). Backers include Better Bite and Blue Horizon.7Ink Brews offers craft beers and food products with a focus on premium culinary experiences. It has raised $7.4 million, with a valuation of Rs 38.5 million (Nov 2021). Key investors include BNP Paribas and Valam Raho offers patented, adjustable workout gear for home and travel-friendly fitness. It has raised $105,000, with a valuation of $4,99,922 (Dec 2023).Run Adam connects athletes, coaches, and fans, offering features like finding training sessions and booking sports events.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
At 44, birthday boy Dhoni's risk-taking continues beyond cricket — a sneak peak into his investments
Widely regarded as India's most successful cricket captain ever, birthday boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni's penchant for risk taking is replicated in his investment choices as well. A Tracxn data on Dhoni's portfolio shows his preference for emerging sectors like electric vehicles, fintech, drone tech and alternative proteins. Dhoni turns 44 today. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Dhoni has put his money in companies such as BluSmart, Khatabook, , Centricity, EMotorad, Shaka Harry, 7Ink Brews, Tagda Raho and Run Adam. The above themes remain a buzzword and in stock market parlance are referred to as new-age themes . None of the stocks are listed on Indian stock exchanges, so far. Here is a sneak peek into his investments: 1) BluSmart BluSmart provides an all-electric ride-hailing platform and is a Series A company (start-up). The company offers an EV-based cab service allowing users to book intracity rides via an app. The company has raised $167.6 million with a valuation of $336.7 million (Feb 2025). Notable investors include Survam Partners and Mayfield. Live Events 2) Khatabook Khatabook provides an app for kirana stores to manage payments, send reminders, and handle invoices. It has raised $186.6 million with a valuation of $600 million (Aug 2021). Key investors include Y Combinator and Surge. 3) Cars24 Cars24 helps users buy, sell, and finance used and new cars, offering vehicle valuation and related services. It has raised $1.08 billion with a valuation of Rs 3.23 billion (Feb 2022). Major investors include Exor and KCK Global. 4) Garuda Aerospace Garuda Aerospace builds drones for agriculture, surveillance, disaster management, and more. It has raised $49.3 million with a valuation of $259 million (Jun 2025). 5) Centricity Centricity offers a SaaS-based investment management suite for independent financial advisors. The company has raised $24 million with a valuation of $116 crore (Oct 2024). Investors include Burman Family Holdings and Paramark Ventures. 6) Rigi Rigi enables creators to launch and monetize online courses and groups, letting them earn from their social followings. It has raised $25 million with a valuation of $59 million (Sep 2024). Investors include Elevation Capital, Accel, Stellaris Venture Partners, and Titan Capital. 7) EMotorad EMotorad develops e-bikes with lithium-ion batteries and digital displays, targeting both urban commuters and recreational riders. It has raised$25.9 million, with a valuation of $51 million (Sep 2024). Investors include Green Frontier Capital and LetsVenture. 8) Shaka Harry Shaka Harry creates vegan meat substitutes like nuggets, kebabs, and stuffed parathas. The company has raised $2.6 million, with a valuation of Rs $12.4 million (Jun 2023). Backers include Better Bite and Blue Horizon. 9) 7Ink Brews 7Ink Brews offers craft beers and food products with a focus on premium culinary experiences. It has raised $7.4 million, with a valuation of Rs 38.5 million (Nov 2021). Key investors include BNP Paribas and Valam Industries. 10) Tagda Raho Tagda Raho offers patented, adjustable workout gear for home and travel-friendly fitness. It has raised $105,000, with a valuation of $4,99,922 (Dec 2023). 11) Run Adam Run Adam connects athletes, coaches, and fans, offering features like finding training sessions and booking sports events.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Credit society agent in Mulund flees with ₹50 lakh from members
MUMBAI: A 33-year-old agent who fled with more than ₹50 lakh from depositors of a Mulund-based cooperative credit society was booked on Thursday for cheating. He had been working there as an agent for over a decade and had hence gained the trust of people and staff to convert their money into fixed deposit receipts. According to the police, Jai Maa Ambe Cooperative Credit Society in Mulund (West) has over 5,000 fixed deposit account holders. The society had appointed eight agents to collect money from people to deposit it in their fixed deposit (FD) accounts using a mobile phone app between 4pm and 8pm every day. The cash was physically deposited in the society's office around 11am the next day. The suspect, Jai Rajbhar, was hired as an agent in 2012. In the first week of April, two persons approached the society alleging that they had given ₹12 lakh in cash to Rajbhar three years ago to deposit in the society for getting good returns. Rajbhar had returned only ₹8 lakh and no accrued interest, as per the FIR. After the society's vice chairman and other officer bearers confronted Rajbhar, he made an entry in the mobile app to show acceptance of the money and returned ₹4 lakh. He continued working for the society after promising not to make such a mistake again. On April 22, when the complainant called Rajbhar, his mobile number was switched off. Rajbhar's father informed them that he had gone to his native place in Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. Later that day, nearly ten others visited the society with complaints that Rajbhar had collected money from them but did not generate FD certificates or receipts for the same. He had also collected money from some of them regularly. However, he did not deposit the same in their account. The police found that Rajbhar installed another mobile app named 'Khatabook' on his phone and also made the depositors install it. Through this, he made fake entries, and generated fake receipts and certificates. These entries reflected in the app-based accounts of the depositors, said a police officer. The accused had thus collected around ₹50 lakh from several people from August 2023 to April 18, 2025 and fled with the same, the officer added. Following a complaint by the vice president Nilesh Gupta, a cheating case was registered against Rajbhar and the police are searching for him, said Ajay Joshi, senior inspector of Mulund police station.
