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India’s ₹62,500 Cr Mobile PLI Scheme Boosts Domestic Brands

India launches a ₹62,500 crore Mobile Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to foster indigenous mobile brands and boost domestic manufacturing, aiming for homegrown designs.

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Upstox IPO: $350M Target Amidst 20M User Milestone

Indian fintech Upstox eyes $350-400M IPO, targeting public markets as its user base surges past 20 million. Learn about their growth and investor backing.

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Ownly Secures 10% Bengaluru Food Market Share

Rapido-backed Ownly achieves 10% market share in Bengaluru’s food delivery sector with 50,000 daily orders, leveraging a zero-commission model.

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Accel Sells Amagi Stake for Rs 587 Crore

Accel and other investors divested a 4.85% stake in Amagi Media Labs for Rs 587.33 crore, attracting major institutional and foreign investors.

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Atomberg IPO: Rs 450 Cr Fresh Issue Filed for Expansion

Consumer appliance maker Atomberg Technologies files for an IPO with a Rs 450 crore fresh issue to fund expansion, R&D, and debt repayment.

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1% Club Launches AI CFO for Personalized Financial Guidance

1% Club introduces its AI CFO, a revolutionary tool offering personalized financial advice and smart money management to help users make informed decisions.

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PM Modi Boosts 20 Space Startups for India’s Global Leadership

PM Narendra Modi meets 20 Indian space startups, fostering private sector growth and aiming for global leadership in space technology and innovation.

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Atomberg Technologies Files IPO: Rs 450 Crore Fresh Issue Planned

Atomberg Technologies submits preliminary IPO papers to SEBI, aiming for a Rs 450 crore fresh issue and an offer-for-sale of 7.65 crore shares. Funds for brand building, R&D, and debt.

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Instamart Adds MINISO: Harry Potter & Hello Kitty Quick Delivery

Instamart expands beyond groceries, launching over 90 MINISO lifestyle products including Harry Potter & Hello Kitty for quick delivery in metros.

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ET Startup Awards 2026: Top ‘Startup of the Year’ Nominees Revealed

Discover the six innovative startups nominated for the ET Startup Awards 2026 ‘Startup of the Year’ award. Highlighting India’s top emerging businesses.

Atomberg Files DRHP for IPO Valued Up To Rs 450 Crore Fresh Issue

Atomberg Files IPO Papers: Rs 450 Cr Fresh Issue Planned

Jungle Ventures-backed Atomberg Technologies files DRHP for an IPO, aiming to raise up to Rs 450 crore via fresh issue. Funds for debt, marketing, and R&D.

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ET Startup Awards 2026: Midas Touch Nominees Revealed

Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 announces Midas Touch nominees, honoring investors for significant exits based on deal volume and value. Discover top investors.

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MoPNG Launches MC+ Ignite Accelerator for 30 Energy Startups

MoPNG launches MC+ Ignite, an accelerator at IIT Madras, to fund 30 deep-tech energy startups, fostering innovation for a ‘Viksit Bharat’.

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PharmaTech Expo 2026: Gandhinagar Hosts 450+ Exhibitors

Discover innovation at PharmaTech Expo 2026 in Gandhinagar! Over 450 exhibitors showcase 10,000+ products, driving India’s pharma and lab sectors forward.

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Jeff Wang Launches Augnition Global Investors with $2B+ AUM

Former Sequoia investor Jeff Wang launches Augnition Global Investors, a new hedge fund targeting public and private companies with over $2 billion in assets.

Unitree CEO: Humanoid Robots Nearing 'ChatGPT Moment'

Unitree CEO: Humanoid Robots Approaching ‘ChatGPT Moment’

Unitree CEO predicts humanoid robots are nearing a ‘ChatGPT moment’ for intelligence, despite an 11% stock drop post-IPO. Software breakthroughs expected within 5-10 years.

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DPIIT, PhonePe, Shell India Partner to Boost Startups

DPIIT partners with PhonePe and Shell India to offer startups access to tech, expertise, and market opportunities, focusing on fintech and climate-tech.

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smallcase Rebrands to CASE Platforms for Unified Growth

Fintech innovator smallcase Technologies rebrands to CASE Platforms, unifying diverse investment products and platform businesses for accelerated growth.

AI Democratizes Advertising for Indian SMBs, Driving Growth

AI Empowers Indian SMBs in Advertising & Growth

Discover how AI is revolutionizing advertising for Indian SMBs, unlocking streaming TV access and boosting growth and creativity. Learn more!

Indian Women Poised to Inherit ₹73 Trillion, Reshaping Wealth

Indian Women to Inherit ₹73 Trillion, Transforming Wealth

Indian women are poised to inherit over ₹73 trillion in the next decade, a seismic shift set to redefine wealth management and investment strategies nationwide. Discover the impact.

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Navi Raises $100M from Prosus in First Institutional Round

Sachin Bansal’s Navi secures $100 million in its first institutional funding round from Dutch firm Prosus, bolstering its fintech offerings in India.

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Navi Raises $100M from Prosus, Eyes IPO

Fintech startup Navi, co-founded by Sachin Bansal, secures $100M from Prosus, boosting its valuation to $1.3B and paving the way for an upcoming IPO.

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Navi Secures $100M Prosus Investment for First Institutional Capital

Sachin Bansal’s Navi raises $100 million in its first institutional funding round from Prosus, marking a significant milestone for the fintech firm.

1% Club Unveils AI CFO for Personalized Financial Guidance

1% Club Launches AI CFO for Personalized Financial Guidance in India

The 1% Club, co-founded by Sharan Hegde, introduces India’s first AI CFO, offering personalized financial guidance and empowering users to make smarter money decisions.

1% Club Launches AI CFO, Expands Fintech Reach Beyond Education

1% Club Launches AI CFO, Expanding Fintech Services

Sharan Hegde’s 1% Club introduces AI CFO, an AI-powered financial tool, marking its strategic pivot from education to broader fintech services with personalized guidance.

Shiprocket Shares Surge 9% as Goldman Sachs Buys Over 40 Lakh Units

Shiprocket Shares Jump 9% on Goldman Sachs Bulk Deal

Logistics firm Shiprocket’s shares surged over 9% after Goldman Sachs India Equity Portfolio acquired over 40 lakh units in a significant bulk deal.

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Novateor Research Labs Secures Rs 8.40 Lakh Deal for Whitening Serum

Novateor Research Laboratories lands a significant Rs 8.40 lakh order from Smart Laboratories for 10,000 units of its Advance Teeth Whitening Serum, to be fulfilled within one month.

Indiqube Spaces Shares Rise 0.97% on Rs 68 Crore Audio Platform Deal

Indiqube Spaces Stock Rises on Rs 68 Cr Audio Platform Deal

Indiqube Spaces shares climb 0.97% to Rs 193.10 after securing a Rs 68 crore deal to lease 1,300 seats to a global audio series platform in Bengaluru.

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Indiqube Spaces Secures Rs 68 Cr Deal for 1,300 Seats in Bengaluru

Indiqube Spaces expands partnership with a global audio series platform, securing a Rs 68 crore deal for 1,300 seats on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road.

Unicommerce Shares Climb 2.70% on Urban Company Middle East Deal

Unicommerce Stock Surges on Urban Company Middle East Deal

Unicommerce eSolutions stock jumps 2.70% to Rs. 89.05 following a strategic e-commerce partnership with Urban Company’s Middle East division in Saudi Arabia and UAE.

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