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In a remarkable tale of resilience and reinvention, a once-bankrupt entrepreneur has turned his fortunes around by launching a humble street food stall that now earns an astonishing ₹25 lakh per day. The story, which has captured the imagination of millions across India, is a testament to grit, grassroots innovation, and the power of social…
GreyLabs AI, a fast-growing enterprise AI startup based in Bengaluru, has raised ₹85 crore in a fresh funding round led by Elevation Capital and Z47, marking a major milestone in its journey to become a category-defining player in applied artificial intelligence. The round also saw participation from select angel investors and family offices focused on…
Dhan, the Mumbai-based investment and trading platform, has officially entered the unicorn club after closing a $120 million Series C funding round led by Hornbill Capital. The round also saw participation from existing backers such as BEENEXT, Blume Ventures, and new institutional investors including RTP Global and Peak XV Partners. The fundraise values Dhan at…
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…
