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Aquapeya, the Sangli-based FMCG startup featured on Shark Tank India Season 4, has emerged as one of the most inspiring entrepreneurial stories of 2025. Despite facing a potentially devastating trademark lawsuit from beverage giant Bisleri, founders Ravi and Tushar Mundada have bounced back with grit and strategic clarity, closing this fiscal year with ₹12 crore…
In a major push to accelerate India’s green hydrogen ecosystem, the Union Government has launched a ₹100-crore dedicated scheme to support startups working on innovative technologies in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilization. The announcement was made by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi at the inaugural Green Hydrogen R&D Conference held in New Delhi on September…
India’s startup and manufacturing sectors are making global headlines this week, with two major developments signaling the country’s growing economic clout. Urban Company, the leading home services platform, has successfully launched its ₹1,900 crore initial public offering (IPO), while Apple has confirmed that its upcoming iPhone 17 series will be manufactured in India, marking a…
Bengaluru-based data security startup Aurva has emerged from stealth mode with a $2.2 million seed funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, signaling a major leap in enterprise-grade AI observability and access monitoring. The round also saw participation from DeVC, former Meta executives Chris Bream and Rahul Sood, Postman co-founders Ankit Sobti and Abhinav Asthana,…
Bengaluru-based quick commerce startup FirstClub has secured $23 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel and RTP Global, with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures and 2am VC, and new backers Paramark Ventures and Aditya Birla Ventures. The round, comprising 90% equity and 10% debt, values the company at $120 million (approximately…
In a landmark move to accelerate India’s bioeconomy and innovation ecosystem, the Union government has launched a nationwide network of 21 integrated biotechnology centres, designed to serve startups, academic institutions, and industry players with shared infrastructure and advanced biomanufacturing capabilities. Rolled out under the BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Environment, Economy and Employment), the initiative aims…
India’s sweeping ban on real-money gaming (RMG) has triggered an unexpected wave of entrepreneurial activity, according to Snapdeal cofounder and Titan Capital partner Kunal Bahl. In a post that quickly gained traction across social media, Bahl described the aftermath of the Online Gaming Bill 2025 as a “Cambrian explosion” of startup formation, with displaced talent…
A social media storm erupted this week after American businessman and far-right blogger Charles Haywood posted a controversial remark on X (formerly Twitter), questioning India’s contributions to global progress. His post, which read, “Has a single (subcontinent) Indian ever accomplished anything of truly major note in the modern period, in any field? I can’t think…
In a significant boost to its growth ambitions, non-banking financial company (NBFC) Seeds Fincap has successfully raised ₹50 crore in a funding round led by Z47 and Lok Capital, two prominent investors in India’s financial services sector. The fresh capital is aimed at strengthening the company’s lending portfolio, expanding its customer base in semi-urban and…
In a major move signalling confidence in India’s booming quick commerce sector, Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFS) has announced a ₹400 crore investment in Zepto, one of the country’s fastest-growing instant grocery delivery platforms. This funding injection is expected to strengthen Zepto’s competitive position against rivals like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket Now, as it…
