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India’s Market: Cult.fit IPO, SEBI Rules & Growth

Explore India’s evolving market: Cult.fit’s IPO plans, SEBI’s short selling rule changes, and new growth strategies from companies like Uno Minda.

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Oyo IPO Faces Zostel Legal Hurdle: August 12 Hearing

Oyo’s IPO plans hit a snag as the Delhi High Court schedules an August 12 hearing for Zostel’s appeal, reigniting a 2015 acquisition dispute.

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SEBI Approves Zetwerk, Rentomojo IPOs: India’s Startup Market Surges

SEBI greenlights IPOs for Zetwerk and Rentomojo, injecting major momentum into India’s booming startup market and signaling strong investor confidence.

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Chhattisgarh’s 2026 Business Bill: Boost for Investors

Chhattisgarh’s Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026 promises tech-driven reforms, risk-based inspections, and deemed permissions to attract investors and streamline business.

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J Brrothers Appoints Vishal Sharma to Lead India Growth

US cannabis firm J Brrothers LLC appoints Vishal N. Sharma as Head of India Operations, leveraging India’s talent for global scaling.

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India VC Fundraising Reset: LPs Demand Real Returns

India’s VC fundraising hits a decade low as LPs prioritize cash returns (DPI) over paper valuations, signaling a major structural shift in capital allocation.

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India’s IPO Market Matures: Profitability Fuels Growth

India’s IPO market enters a disciplined growth phase, driven by profitable new-age companies, strong domestic investor participation, and a robust listing pipeline.

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Next-Gen Billing Software is Key for Indian SMBs to Master GST by 2026

Indian small businesses are rapidly adopting advanced billing software, crucial for 2026 GST compliance, efficiency, and data-driven growth.

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Zetwerk Secures SEBI Approval for IPO, Eyes Market Debut

Bengaluru-based manufacturing platform Zetwerk has received official SEBI approval for its IPO, signaling a major upcoming market debut for the tech firm.

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GOPIZZA India Elevates Mahesh Reddy, Unveils K-Food Hub Strategy

Mahesh Reddy is now co-founder of GOPIZZA India, leading a bold ‘K-Food Platform’ expansion with a 3-in-1 store model, signaling major market moves.

Tech Giants Face Scrutiny as Zetwerk IPO Cleared, TCS Soars

Zetwerk IPO Cleared, Flipkart Faces Antitrust, TCS Soars

Flipkart faces antitrust scrutiny from sellers. Zetwerk’s IPO gets green light, while TCS posts strong Q1 earnings and hiring amidst AI job debate. US DOL probes H-1B visas.

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BharathCloud’s Badal: AI Cloud for India’s Future

BharathCloud introduces Badal, its AI cloud mascot, to simplify complex tech for Indian businesses, fostering trust and boosting local adoption for India’s digital future.

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India’s GCC Boom: From Cost Center to Capability Hub

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are booming, shifting from cost savings to advanced capability leadership in AI, R&D, and digital platforms.

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Zerodha vs Groww: Direct vs Regular Funds & ₹1.6 Lakh Cr Impact

Zerodha and Groww clash over direct vs. regular mutual funds. Understand how ₹1.6 lakh crore in direct funds impacts your investment fees and choices.

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Sodium-Ion Batteries: US Startups Eye 2026 Market Entry

US startups Peak Energy, ESS Inc, and Unigrid are advancing sodium-ion battery tech for 2026 commercialization, offering a cheaper, sustainable alternative to lithium for energy storage.

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Tencent to Acquire Manus AI After Meta Divestment

Tencent in advanced talks to acquire agentic AI startup Manus, following Meta’s forced US$2B divestment due to Chinese regulatory concerns.

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Studio EBBXFLO: India’s Brand Therapy™ Innovators

Discover how Studio EBBXFLO, led by Akash Kumawat and Anusha Tallam, uses Brand Therapy™ to build unique, psychologically-driven brand identities in India.

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Axel Piccioni: Gen Z Disruptor in Fintech Product Design

Discover how 25-year-old Axel Piccioni is revolutionizing fintech product design with his minimalist approach, making finance accessible and driving market impact.

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Finovate IMPACT Forum: Fintech Funding Fast Lane Launched

Finovate launches IMPACT Funders & Founders Forum in NYC this fall, creating a direct funding pipeline for fintech startups and investors to accelerate innovation.

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Treasury: Free Financial Analysis Disrupts Media

Treasury, a new free publication, offers in-depth financial analysis, challenging traditional paywall models and reshaping market reporting.

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Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum Launches Rs 2,200 Cr Tech Fund for Startups

Nandan Nilekani-backed Fundamentum Partnership launches its third fund of Rs 2,200 crore, focusing on early-growth tech startups in India, particularly in AI, fintech, and consumer tech.

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Africa’s Fintech Surge: $30B Revenue by 2025

Africa’s fintech market poised for $30B+ revenue by 2025, driven by mobile innovation and VC funding, transforming financial inclusion and the continent’s economy.

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Nurix AI Acquires Verloop.io: Enterprise AI Boost

Mukesh Bansal’s Nurix AI acquires Verloop.io, enhancing enterprise conversational AI for voice and chat, targeting growth in India and the Middle East.

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Quensus Secures WEL1 Funding for Water Waste Tech

Quensus lands WEL1 funding for ‘The WIN Initiative,’ using smart tech to detect and fix hidden water waste in commercial buildings, aiming for new efficiency standards.

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Super.com Hits $1.2B Valuation with $65M Series D Funding

Fintech Super.com secures $65M Series D, reaching $1.2B valuation. Expanding AI savings tools for everyday consumers.

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EDX Markets Raises $76M Series C for Institutional Crypto Trading

EDX Markets secures $76M Series C led by SBI Holdings, accelerating institutional crypto trading and regulated digital asset finance.

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Bridgement Secures $20M for AI Small Business Loans in SA

South African fintech Bridgement raises $20M from RMB & Standard Bank to expand AI-powered lending for SMEs, offering quick online business loans.

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Arkenstone Defense Raises $35M Seed for Federal Market Entry

Arkenstone Defense secures $35 million in seed funding to help commercial companies successfully enter and navigate the federal government market.

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Fintech Kord Secures £6.4M Series A for Regulated Transactions

UK fintech Kord raises £6.4M Series A, totaling £9M, to scale its platform for regulated industries like real estate and law, enhancing compliance and secure transactions.

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TotalPay Gets SAMA Approval for Saudi Arabia Digital Payments

Indian fintech TotalPay receives Saudi Central Bank approval, becoming the first Indian firm to offer e-commerce payment services in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing digital economy, aligning with Vision 2030.

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