IndiaMART Acquires Stake in M/s Baldor Technologies Private Limited

IndiaMART, India's largest online B2B marketplace, today announced an investment of INR 89.69 Crores in M/s Baldor Technologies Private Limited ("IDfy"). This investment marks a 10% minority stake acquisition for IndiaMART.

Founded in 2011, IDfy is an Integrated Identity Platform offering products and solutions for KYC, Background Verifications, Risk Mitigation, Digital Onboarding and Digital Privacy. IDfy establishes trust while delivering a frictionless experience for employees, customers and partners. IDfy combines enterprise-grade technology with the widest breadth of offerings in the industry. With more than 12+ years of experience and 2 million verifications per day, they are pioneers in this industry.

Commenting on the investment, Mr. Dinesh Agarwal, Founder and Managing Director of IndiaMART, emphasized the significance of IDfy's offerings in today's evolving business environment. "In an era where trust and authenticity are paramount, IDfy's expertise in background verification and authentication aligns seamlessly with IndiaMART's mission to empower businesses digitally," he stated. Mr. Agarwal further highlighted the importance of such services in enabling secure and reliable transactions, crucial for the growth and sustainability of businesses in the digital age.

Ashok Hariharan, CEO of IDfy, also commented, "MSMEs are the backbone of any economy. We are thrilled to collaborate with IndiaMART to empower MSMEs and expand their businesses while effectively managing risks and fraud. This partnership leverages the strengths of IDfy's expertise with IndiaMART's forward-thinking vision. This investment from IndiaMART signifies a pivotal moment for IDfy, marking a new chapter of growth and innovation. We are looking forward to working closely with Mr. Dinesh and the entire IndiaMART team."

The strategic partnership between IndiaMART and IDfy promises to be mutually beneficial, leveraging each other's strengths for significant advantages.

Shares of Indiamart Intermesh Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 2506.65 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 2526.60. The total number of shares traded during the day was 6738 in over 1258 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 2533.05 and intraday low of 2501.00. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 16953997.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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