Home/Business/Startups

Startups

Stay updated with the latest startups news, analysis, and trends

A man in a rural Indian landscape holds a smartphone up to a clear sky, with a visible LEO satellite directly above.

Starlink Reapplies for Gen 2 Satellites in India with D2D

SpaceX’s Starlink reapplies to India’s IN-SPACe for its Gen 2 satellite network, proposing direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity for nearly 30,000 satellites.

An entrepreneur stands confidently in front of a modern financial building with an auto-rickshaw to the left.

Sebi Overhauls SME IPO Rules to Cut Listing Costs

Sebi is revising IPO regulations for SMEs to simplify market access and reduce high listing costs, addressing market making and underwriting issues.

A group of financial professionals in a modern office environment, moving and conversing on a trading floor.

ET Now Swadesh: Live Hindi Business News & Market Updates

ET Now Swadesh offers live Hindi business news, covering Indian & global markets, stock updates (Sensex, Nifty 50), corporate actions, and personal finance.

A white Shiprocket delivery van parked on a busy street in India, with a delivery person handling packages.

Shiprocket IPO Soars 48.6% on Debut, Valued at ₹100.1 Billion

Temasek-backed Shiprocket’s shares surged 48.6% on market debut, hitting a ₹100.1 billion valuation, fueled by India’s booming e-commerce growth and strong investor demand.

An interior shot of a modern office in a high-rise building, featuring employees working and collaborating.

Sachin Bansal’s Navi Raises $100M from Prosus Ahead of IPO

Sachin Bansal’s fintech startup Navi raises $100 million in its first institutional funding round from Prosus, signaling a major pre-IPO milestone.

An aerial view of a container ship being worked by cranes at a port, with rows of shipping containers and the Dubai skyline.

Dubai: India’s Global Launchpad for Business Expansion

Discover how Indian companies are using Dubai as a strategic hub for global growth, fueled by strong UAE-India trade and a thriving business ecosystem.

CBI Books Gensol, BluSmart Founders in Massive ₹672 Crore Fund Diversion Case

CBI Books Gensol, BluSmart Founders for ₹672 Cr Fund Diversion

CBI files case against Gensol Engineering & BluSmart EV founders for alleged ₹672 crore fund diversion from IREDA. Investigation into misappropriated EV procurement funds.

KOZYNAP Expands Retail Footprint, Offers Custom Sleep Solutions

KOZYNAP Expands: Custom Mattresses Across India & Globally

KOZYNAP is expanding its retail and online presence in India and internationally, offering personalized sleep solutions for ultimate comfort.

A white Gensol EV taxi on a busy street in India, with official documents stamped "UNDER SCRUTINY" in the foreground.

BluSmart Founders Face CBI Probe Over Rs 672 Cr IREDA Loss

CBI registers case against BluSmart founders and Gensol Engineering for alleged Rs 672 crore loss to IREDA due to fund diversion and forged documents.

Unitree Shares Soar 460% in Shanghai Debut Amidst US Bans

Unitree IPO Soars 460% in Shanghai Amidst US Bans

Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree debuts on Shanghai exchange, shares surge 460% to $50B valuation despite US import bans. A major win for China’s robotics sector.

A wide-angle, eye-level shot of a bustling Indian financial district with modern skyscrapers and active street life.

India Fintech Funding Surge: Navi Raises $100M, Bluehill.VC Closes Fund

Navi secures $100M from Prosus NV ahead of IPO, while Bluehill.VC launches a INR 400 crore frontier-tech fund, highlighting India’s booming startup ecosystem.

Five young Indian students in a university lab, three women and two men, looking at a computer monitor displaying chip designs.

India’s AI Startup Boom: 80% Focus on AI Solutions

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals nearly 80% of new Indian startups are developing AI solutions, refuting claims of India lagging in the global AI race.

A man in a suit stands in a high-tech financial hub with large digital market displays.

NSE IPO Gets Sebi Nod: India’s Domestic Savings Power Markets

Sebi approves the NSE IPO, underscoring the crucial role of India’s surging domestic savings in strengthening and stabilizing capital markets.

Diverse group of six Indian tech professionals in a brightly lit modern office, interacting with translucent digital displays.

India’s AI Future: SAP Sees ‘Autonomous Enterprise’ Potential

SAP’s APAC President Verena Siow emphasizes India’s AI leadership potential, envisioning an ‘autonomous enterprise economy’ driven by innovation and skilled talent.

Wide shot of a bustling trading floor with many traders at computer desks, large screens displaying stock data, and arched windows.

Navi Raises $100M from Prosus, Eyes $300M IPO

Fintech startup Navi, co-founded by Sachin Bansal, secures $100 million from Prosus in its first funding round and plans a $300 million IPO.

A man in a suit holding a tablet, standing in front of a window overlooking a bustling city street.

Prosus Invests $100M in Sachin Bansal’s Navi Ahead of IPO

Prosus injects $100 million into Sachin Bansal’s Navi Group, fueling its $2 billion IPO plans. Navi’s growth in digital payments, lending, and insurance is notable.

A man in a suit and glasses stands on a high-rise balcony, looking right, with a bustling cityscape behind him.

Prosus Invests $100M in Sachin Bansal’s Navi Fintech

Prosus NV injects $100 million into Sachin Bansal’s Navi fintech startup, valuing it at $1.3 billion ahead of its IPO. Navi offers loans, insurance, and UPI.

Professionals working in a bright, modern office with large windows overlooking a city skyline.

Navi Raises $100M from Prosus, Eyes $2B IPO

Indian fintech Navi raises $100M from Prosus NV in its first institutional round, targeting a $2B IPO valuation. Learn more about this significant funding.

A medium close-up of an Indian woman in professional attire, reviewing financial charts on a computer and tablet in an office.

India’s HNW Women Target PE/VC Despite Knowledge Gap

Barclays report: India’s high-net-worth women increasingly favor PE/VC investments, despite a notable knowledge gap, signaling a shift in alternative asset allocation.

Navi Raises $100M from Prosus for India IPO

Navi Raises $100M from Prosus for India IPO

Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi raises $100M from Prosus, eyeing an Indian IPO. Key metrics show strong UPI transaction volume and AUM.

A woman works on a laptop at a wooden desk with a large window behind her showing a cityscape and river.

Techie Quits Rs 3.3 Crore Google Job for Entrepreneurship

Discover why Kevin Naughton Jr. left a Rs 3.3 crore Google salary to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams after careful planning and personal reflection.

A group of individuals engaging in mobile-based financial transactions on a busy street in India.

Navi Raises $100M from Prosus, Eyes IPO

Fintech unicorn Navi secures $100M from Prosus in its first institutional round, gearing up for an anticipated IPO. Investment pending regulatory approval.

A woman in a blue jacket points at a monitor on a production line, while two employees look on.

Siguler Guff Closes $500M India Mid-Market Growth Fund

Siguler Guff & Company successfully closes $500M GEMGO Fund II, targeting high-growth mid-market firms in India across consumer, healthcare, financial services, and tech sectors.

A wide shot of the interior of a hyperscale data center facility, showing multiple rows of server racks with blinking lights.

Nikhil Kamath & Sreeram Vanga Invest ₹250 Cr in CtrlS Datacenters

Nikhil Kamath and Sreeram Reddy Vanga invest a combined ₹250 crore in CtrlS Datacenters to expand AI-ready data center infrastructure across India.

A diverse group of seven professionals in business attire sit around a modern conference table overlooking a city skyline.

Upstox IPO: $400M Public Debut Planned by Indian Trading Platform

Indian online trading platform Upstox, a Tiger Global-backed unicorn, reportedly plans a $400 million IPO to enter the public market, aiming for significant growth.

A woman with dark hair wears a blue shirt, sitting at a desk with a tablet displaying a financial chart.

1 Finance Secures European Patent for MoneySign Financial Personality Assessment

Mumbai’s 1 Finance achieves a significant milestone with a European patent for its innovative MoneySign financial personality assessment, bolstering its global IP portfolio.

A man in a light blue shirt sits at a desk, intently watching stock market charts on a computer screen.

Upstox IPO: $400M Raise, Tiger Global May Sell Stake

Indian fintech unicorn Upstox plans a $400M IPO, with Tiger Global Management among potential sellers. Details on market position and regulatory landscape.

A wide shot of a music festival in India at dusk, with a large crowd facing a brightly lit stage.

KKR Invests in BookMyShow Live for India Entertainment Growth

KKR acquires a minority stake in BookMyShow Live to accelerate the expansion of its live entertainment offerings across India, marking a significant boost for the sector.

Shiprocket Shares Soar Over 40% on Market Debut, IPO Priced at Rs 97

Shiprocket IPO: Shares Soar 40% on Debut, Priced at Rs 97

Shiprocket shares surged over 40% on market debut, listing at a significant premium above the Rs 97 IPO price. Strong investor demand fueled the impressive market entry.

A modern AI firm building towers over a busy financial district street with other tall buildings and yellow taxis.

Anthropic CEO Amodei Gets Super-Voting Power Pre-IPO

AI firm Anthropic PBC plans to grant CEO Dario Amodei and co-founders super-voting rights before its Wall Street IPO, following a $965B valuation.

    Startups News & Market Signals – Page 13 | ThePip