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PM Modi Urges Space Startups to Innovate for Public Good

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with space startup leaders in New Delhi, emphasizing innovative applications of space technology to improve public life across sectors.

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Atomberg IPO: A91 Partners Sells ₹445 Cr Stake, DRHP Filed

Atomberg Technologies files DRHP for IPO, featuring a ₹450 Cr fresh issue and A91 Partners divesting a ₹445 Cr stake. Learn about their financial performance and product diversification.

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India Aggregates Semiconductor Orders to Boost Local Firms

India’s MeitY plans to consolidate semiconductor orders from domestic fabless firms, enhancing their global negotiation power and boosting the local ecosystem.

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ABH Healthcare IPO, India’s Near-Space Tech & Women’s Ag Labor

ABH Healthcare’s IPO opens, Red Balloon Aerospace advances near-space tech, and a report highlights the billions in unrecognised women’s agricultural labor costs in India.

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New Cafes Coming to Sri Lanka & Oman

Indian firm EPSRR Holdings partners with UK’s Axton Capital to launch new multi-cuisine cafes and F&B concepts in Sri Lanka and Oman, starting with Colombo and Muscat.

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Fintechs Engage Gen Z: Beyond UPI Payments with Rewards

India’s fintechs are building consumer ecosystems beyond UPI payments, engaging Gen Z with personalized rewards and experiences, not just cashback.

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Anthropic IPO: AI Giant Eyes Record $75B+ Debut, Rivaling SpaceX

AI leader Anthropic is reportedly targeting a massive IPO this month, aiming to surpass SpaceX’s $75 billion record. Explore their financial trajectory and market ambitions.

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Gaggan Anand’s Raga Delhi: Rs 11,111 Tasting Menu Arrives

Chef Gaggan Anand launches ‘Raga’ in Delhi on August 26, featuring an exclusive 22-course tasting menu for Rs 11,111. Bookings are essential.

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Anthropic Eyes $2 Trillion IPO, Aims to Surpass SpaceX

AI startup Anthropic is targeting a staggering $2 trillion valuation for its IPO, potentially breaking SpaceX’s record and projecting $47 billion in annual revenue.

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Google & Wadhwani AI Launch HealthVaani App for Rural India

Google and Wadhwani AI partner to launch HealthVaani App, empowering 2.2M+ frontline healthcare workers in rural India with AI-driven health info.

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ISRO Outsourcing Rocket Production to Private Sector for Research Focus

ISRO shifts rocket and satellite manufacturing to private firms, enabling a greater focus on advanced space research, exploration, and technology development in India.

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Mom’s Belief Parent Eyes IPO: 52.30 Lakh Shares on Sept 1

Rays of Belief Ltd, parent of Mom’s Belief, launches IPO on Sept 1, 2026, offering 52.30 lakh equity shares to fund expansion with 319 new centers by FY29.

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Mom’s Belief IPO: Funding 319 Neurodevelopmental Centers in India

Mom’s Belief launches IPO on Sept 1 to fund 319 new neurodevelopmental care centers across India by FY29, expanding access in Tier-II & III cities.

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Y Combinator Sells Meesho Stake for ₹957.5 Crore

Y Combinator to sell 1.05% stake in Meesho for ₹957.5 crore on Aug 22, 2026, at a 4% discount. Kotak to broker the block deal.

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India Aims to Be Global Space Startup Hub Under PM Modi

PM Modi unveils a strategic vision for India to become a leading global hub for space startups, encouraging innovation beyond traditional applications.

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Mom’s Belief Parent Rays of Belief Eyes IPO for Expansion

Rays of Belief, parent of Mom’s Belief, launches IPO on Sept 1 to fund 319 new centers across India by FY29, focusing on Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

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Modus & Mood: Shop Home & Fashion by Mood

Discover Modus & Mood’s innovative ‘mood-first’ shopping experience for home and fashion. Find products curated for your vibe, redefining retail.

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Atomberg Files IPO DRHP: Rs 450 Cr Fresh Issue Planned

Atomberg Technologies files DRHP for IPO, planning a Rs 450 Cr fresh issue to fund debt repayment, brand awareness, marketing, and R&D. India’s premium fan market leader.

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EPSRR & Axton Capital Eye F&B Expansion in Sri Lanka, Oman

EPSRR Holdings and Axton Capital partner to expand F&B concepts in Sri Lanka and Oman, utilizing J M Robertson’s existing operations.

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Anthropic IPO: AI Giant Eyes $100B Raise, $2T Valuation

AI leader Anthropic is reportedly planning a monumental IPO, aiming to raise over $100 billion and achieve a valuation exceeding $2 trillion, potentially becoming the largest public debut ever.

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Starcloud Raises $250M, Valued at $2.3B for Space AI Infrastructure

Orbital data center startup Starcloud secures $250M, reaching a $2.3B valuation to expand its AI infrastructure in space. Led by Manhattan West with Nvidia and Cisco.

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India’s Startup Funding Focuses on Fintech, Not AI Hype

India’s startup scene raised $233.2M, prioritizing fintech and IPO-ready firms, diverging from the US’s massive AI infrastructure investments.

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Anthropic Hires Google Chip Lead for In-House Silicon

AI lab Anthropic recruits Google chip veteran Amir Salek to lead its in-house semiconductor development, aiming for AI infrastructure autonomy.

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Deepinder Goyal’s Temple Raises $54M for Brain Wearable

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal’s new venture, Temple, secures $54M at a $190M valuation for its groundbreaking brain-monitoring wearable, launching in 2026.

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India Empowers Rural Women Entrepreneurs: Phase 2 Launched

India’s government launches Phase 2 of its rural women’s entrepreneurship campaign, aiming to create sustainable enterprises and ‘Lakhpati Didis’.

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Anthropic Eyes IPO: $10B+ Credit Facility Secured

AI leader Anthropic expands pre-IPO credit facility beyond $10B, attracting major banks and signaling a potential public debut this fall. Revenue surges to $65B run rate.

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India’s Padel Market Surges: ₹250 Crore Boom & Future Growth

India’s padel market is booming, valued at ₹250 crore and projected to reach ₹2,500 crore by 2036. Discover the drivers behind this rapid sports economy expansion.

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Optima Launches AI Hedge Fund Intelligence Platform

Optima, a SEBI-registered portfolio manager, introduces an AI-native platform for personalized hedge fund intelligence, addressing concentrated wealth risks for individual investors.

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Optima Launches AI Hedge Fund Intelligence for Indian Investors

Optima, a SEBI-registered firm, introduces an AI-native platform offering personalized hedge fund intelligence to Indian individual investors, aiming to diversify wealth and mitigate industry-specific risks.

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Pitaara’s ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’ Festival Connects Dubai’s South Asians

Indore’s Pitaara Company brings ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’ festival to Dubai, offering 12 cultural shows like Dastaangoi, Bhajan, Ghazal, and Qawwali to South Asian expats.

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