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Zepto Files Updated IPO Prospectus: ₹8,010 Cr Fresh Issue Planned

Zepto Files Updated IPO Prospectus: ₹8,010 Cr Fresh Issue Planned

Quick commerce leader Zepto submits updated IPO prospectus to SEBI, detailing an ₹8,010 crore fresh issue and investor offer-for-sale, signaling a major step towards public listing.

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GPS Renewables Secures ₹635 Cr for Compressed Biogas Projects in India

Cleantech startup GPS Renewables has raised ₹635 crore in Series C funding, led by Sojitz Corporation, to accelerate compressed biogas (CBG) projects across India, bolstering clean fuel transition infrastructure.

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Viyona Fintech Secures NPCI Bharat BillPay BOU Certification

Hyderabad’s Viyona Fintech achieves NPCI Bharat BillPay BOU certification, enhancing biller integration and payment collection across India’s digital economy.

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Egyptian Fintech Blnk Raises $37.1M for Consumer Credit

Egyptian fintech Blnk secures $37.1M in equity and debt to expand point-of-sale consumer credit, boosting financial inclusion in Egypt.

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Klassroom Eyes Q2 FY27 IPO on BSE SME

Edtech startup Klassroom secures in-principle approval for its Q2 FY27 IPO on the BSE SME platform, aiming for strategic expansion and capital infusion.

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Kiwi Insurance: AI Model Targets ₹5000 Cr Premium in India

Kiwi General Insurance launches in India with an AI-led model, targeting ₹5000 crore premium. Discover how AI is set to transform the insurance sector.

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Immuneel Therapeutics Raises ₹100 Cr for Global Gene Therapy Expansion

Bengaluru-based Immuneel Therapeutics secures ₹100 Cr Series B funding to scale gene therapy manufacturing and expand affordable blood cancer treatments globally.

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Curefoods Halts IPO Amid Market Turmoil & Valuation Woes

Cloud kitchen startup Curefoods postpones IPO plans due to Indian market volatility and investor concerns over its ₹4,000 Cr valuation. SEBI approval received earlier.

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India’s Micro-Drama Boom: Vertical Actors Rise

Discover how India’s micro-drama industry is creating ‘vertical actors,’ offering rapid fame and fortune through mobile-first, short-form content.

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Inc42 AI Summit 2026: India’s AI Growth Fueled by Partners

Inc42 AI Summit 2026 in Bengaluru gathered 600+ leaders to discuss scaling AI in India, moving from experimentation to large-scale deployment with key partner insights.

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Matrix Geo Solutions Soars, OpenAI Eyes ChatGPT Super App

Matrix Geo Solutions thrives with drone mapping & AI. OpenAI plans ChatGPT ‘super app’ amid major tech industry shifts. Explore the future of geospatial and AI.

AI Reshapes Film Industry, Startups See Funding Rebound, Wagh Bakri Digitalizes

AI Transforms Film, Startup Funding Rebounds, Wagh Bakri Goes Digital

Explore how AI is revolutionizing filmmaking and witness a funding rebound for Indian startups. Plus, Nazara’s capital raise and Wagh Bakri’s digital transformation.

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Matrix Geo Solutions: India’s Publicly Listed Geospatial Leader

Matrix Geo Solutions, a pioneer in drone mapping, LiDAR, and AI, achieves public listing, marking a significant milestone in India’s geospatial evolution.

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Kuku Files for India’s First Microdrama IPO, Aims for ₹3,500 Cr

Kuku, parent of Kuku FM & Kuku TV, files for a ₹3,500 Cr IPO, potentially becoming India’s first microdrama startup to go public. Tests investor interest in new content formats.

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Incuspaze Acquires iKeva, Targets ₹100 Cr Revenue & ₹1000 Cr by FY29

Incuspaze aims to generate ₹100 Cr from iKeva acquisition, boosting its workspace portfolio and targeting ₹1000 Cr revenue by FY29. Learn more about this strategic expansion.

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Indian Startups Innovate: Space, Logistics, Retail, Electrification

Discover 5 innovative Indian startups like Red Balloon Aerospace & Shipsy revolutionizing space tech, logistics, retail, and electrification. Read YourStory’s insights.

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Wagh Bakri Tea: 5th Gen Drives Digital Growth to ₹2,500 Cr

Wagh Bakri Tea Group, a 100-year-old brand, achieves 8% revenue from e-commerce, targeting ₹2,500 Cr by FY26 under its 5th generation leadership.

Ola Consumer's Valuation Plummets Amid Financial Crisis and Market Share Loss

Ola Consumer Valuation Plummets: Financial Crisis Hits Hard

Ola Consumer’s valuation drops to $70M amid financial crisis, credit downgrades, and market share loss to rivals. Revenue and cash reserves decline sharply.

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Hourly Hotels: The Future of Flexible Hospitality?

Discover the ‘Hourly Hotel’ concept revolutionizing hospitality with pay-per-use rooms, offering flexible 3-9 hour stays since 2021. Learn about this innovative trend.

New-Age Tech Stocks: BlueStone, ideaForge Lead Gains; PB Fintech, Meesho Slip

New-Age Tech Stocks: BlueStone, ideaForge Rise; PB Fintech, Meesho Fall

Mixed week for new-age tech stocks. BlueStone & ideaForge gain, while PB Fintech & Meesho face declines amid market volatility. Get the latest market insights.

Vobiz.ai Builds India's Voice AI Backbone, Tackling Telecom Latency

Vobiz.ai: India’s Voice AI Backbone for Low-Latency Telecom

Vobiz.ai is revolutionizing India’s voice AI with its AI-first telephony infrastructure, solving critical latency and reliability issues for scalable enterprise deployments.

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Indian Startups Raise $187M, Showing Strong Funding Recovery

Indian startups secured $187.4M in the first week of June, a 260% surge. Key deals in consumer services & enterprise tech signal a robust funding recovery.

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World Hospitality Expo Bengaluru: HoReCa Innovations

Explore key innovations and trends shaping the HoReCa industry at World Hospitality Expo 2026 in Bengaluru. Discover solutions for efficiency, automation, and sustainability.

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Kae Capital: India’s E-commerce Set for Major Disruption

Kae Capital Partner Sunitha Viswanathan predicts significant disruption in India’s e-commerce due to evolving consumer behavior and the need for better product curation.

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Startup Battlefield 200 Deadline: June 8 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Final call for startups! Applications for TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2026 close June 8. Secure your spot on the Disrupt Stage in San Francisco.

Indian Startup Funding Rebounds to $181 Million in First Week of June

Indian Startup Funding Surges: $181M Secured in Early June

India’s startup ecosystem shows renewed investor confidence, securing $181M across 18 deals in the first week of June, a significant rebound from previous lows.

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Bira 91 Faces ₹11 Cr Legal Action from Glass Supplier HNGIL

Craft beer brand Bira 91 is facing a new ₹11.19 Cr legal notice from glass supplier HNGIL over unpaid dues and unlifted inventory, highlighting financial strains for B9 Beverages.

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Bellatrix Aerospace: India’s Green Satellite Tech Leader

Bengaluru’s Bellatrix Aerospace pioneers green propulsion and orbital vehicles, significantly boosting India’s satellite economy and sustainable space innovation.

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AMFI Suspends Stable Money’s Mutual Fund Distribution

AMFI suspends Peak XV-backed Stable Money’s mutual fund distribution business until November 2026, impacting its operations and growth in India’s fintech sector.

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Ola Electric Raises ₹780 Cr in QIP, Fuels EV Expansion

Ola Electric secures ₹780 crore via an oversubscribed QIP, attracting global and Indian investors. Funds bolster balance sheet for significant EV sector growth.

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