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In a major corporate restructuring move, Vivriti Group has announced the consolidation of its businesses under a new holding entity, accompanied by a ₹200 crore infusion from its promoter. The decision marks a significant milestone in the group’s journey, aimed at strengthening its financial services ecosystem, enhancing governance, and positioning itself for long-term growth. Background…
India’s urban mobility landscape is on the cusp of transformation as air taxi startup ePlane prepares to raise $40–50 million in its latest funding round. The round is being co-led by Speciale Invest, signaling strong investor confidence in the company’s vision to revolutionize short-distance travel through electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. India’s Air…
India’s ambition to build a sovereign AI ecosystem has received a major boost with the strategic partnership between Sampige Semiconductors and BharatGen. This collaboration is set to accelerate India’s journey toward self-reliance in artificial intelligence, combining semiconductor innovation with generative AI capabilities to create a robust, indigenous framework for AI development and deployment. India’s Sovereign…
Indian fintech startup Stable Money has raised $25 million in fresh equity funding, with Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia) leading the round alongside other prominent investors. The funding marks a significant milestone for the company, which has rapidly positioned itself as a trusted platform for fixed-income investments in India. Key Highlights…
In a landmark investment move, global private equity giant Blackstone has announced its backing of Neysa, a neo-cloud infrastructure startup, with a funding commitment of $1.2 billion. The deal underscores the growing importance of next-generation cloud technologies and positions Neysa as a potential disruptor in the global cloud ecosystem. Key Highlights Neysa’s Vision Comparative Analysis:…
MeMeraki, a brand dedicated to promoting Indian art and artisans through handcrafted lifestyle products, has achieved a major milestone by securing a four-shark investment worth ₹1 crore on Shark Tank India. The pitch impressed the panel of investors, leading to a rare collaboration where multiple sharks came together to back the startup. This investment is…
India’s AI development roadmap is increasingly focused on smaller, sector-specific language models, but experts warn this strategy may overlook the importance of CPU-based infrastructure. Hrishikesh Dewan, co-founder and CEO of Ziroh Labs, has raised concerns that while the government is investing heavily in GPUs under the IndiaAI Mission, CPUs remain underutilized despite their cost-efficiency and…
Indian food delivery startup Swish is reportedly in advanced discussions to raise $30–35 million in fresh funding from global investors Bain Capital Ventures and Accel Partners, according to sources familiar with the matter. The funding round, if finalized, would mark a significant milestone for the young company, which has quickly gained traction in India’s competitive…
India has announced a major policy boost for deep tech startups, extending the duration of benefits under the Startup India initiative from 10 years to 20 years and raising the revenue eligibility cap from Rs. 250 crore to Rs. 3 billion. This landmark decision is expected to accelerate innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing,…
India is positioning itself as a global hub for data centres, with plans to attract $200 billion in investments over the next decade. This ambitious push is expected to power the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, strengthen digital infrastructure, and provide a robust foundation for startups and enterprises. Key Highlights Analysis of India’s Data Centre…
