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Zoho Invests ₹70 Cr in ONDC to Boost India’s Digital Commerce

SaaS leader Zoho injects ₹70 crore into ONDC, strengthening India’s digital commerce infrastructure and promoting MSME adoption for a decentralized ecommerce future.

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Nivasa Finance Raises ₹25 Cr Seed Funding for Housing Loan Expansion

Nivasa Finance secures ₹25 Cr seed funding led by Prime Venture Partners to expand its tech-enabled housing loan distribution network across India.

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Raise Financial Acquires Greenlife Insurance for Fintech Expansion

Fintech unicorn Raise Financial Services acquires GreenLife Insurance Broking, expanding its offerings and entering the insurance distribution space.

SportVot: Democratizing Grassroots Sports Streaming

SportVot: Democratizing Grassroots Sports Streaming

SportVot’s white-label OTT solution empowers grassroots sports, offering an affordable alternative to costly elite media rights. Discover how they’re democratizing broadcasting.

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Outsourcing Chores: Convenience vs. Cost

App-based domestic help offers convenience, but rising costs and surge fees make users question the true expense of outsourced chores. Is it worth the hole in your pocket?

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Moi Soi Secures First Institutional Funding from GVFL & Wipro

Pan-Asian brand Moi Soi, operated by Ceres Foods, closes its first institutional funding round with investments from GVFL and Wipro Consumer Ventures, fueling expansion.

MobiKwik's Profit Surge, India's CCTV Market Shift, and Startup Funding

MobiKwik Profit Jump, India CCTV Market Shift, Startup Funding News

MobiKwik turns profitable in Q4 FY26 driven by payment margins & financial services. India’s CCTV market transforms with new regulations impacting Chinese firms.

IPL TV Viewership Declines as Digital Dominates; AI Accelerates Drug Discovery

IPL TV Viewership Drops, Digital Soars; AI Revolutionizes Drug Discovery

IPL 2026 sees a sharp decline in TV ratings as digital viewership surges. Simultaneously, AI accelerates drug discovery, highlighting a major tech shift.

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LiteFold: AI Accelerates Drug Discovery & Computational Biology

Bengaluru’s LiteFold uses proprietary AI to revolutionize drug discovery, streamlining computational biology workflows and cutting development timelines with its AI co-scientist.

A* Raises $450M for Third Fund, Eyes AI, Fintech, Healthcare

A* Raises $450M for Third Fund, Eyes AI, Fintech, Healthcare

Kevin Hartz’s venture capital firm A* closes its third fund at $450M, continuing its generalist strategy with a focus on AI, fintech, healthcare, and security startups.

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Indian Startups Push Back on Remote Work Despite Modi’s Advice

Despite PM Modi’s advisory, Indian startups are largely resisting remote work, citing concerns over productivity, collaboration, and company culture.

Dil Foods Raises Rs 72 Cr in Series B Funding for Expansion

Dil Foods Raises Rs 72 Cr in Series B Funding for Expansion

Dil Foods, a virtual restaurant enabler, secures Rs 72 crore in Series B funding led by Bikaji Foods Family office to drive product diversification and market expansion.

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HrdWyr Raises $13M for AI Chip Development

HrdWyr secures $13M Series A led by Ideaspring Capital to advance its AI-native System-on-Chip (AISoC) technology and expand market reach.

Mekr Raises ₹67 Cr Series A for Electronics Manufacturing Growth

Mekr Raises ₹67 Cr Series A for Electronics Manufacturing Growth

Electronics manufacturing platform Mekr secures ₹67 Cr in Series A funding led by Avaana Capital. Funds to boost R&D, global expansion, and automation.

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HrdWyr Raises $13M for AI-Native Semiconductor Chips

Bengaluru’s HrdWyr secures $13M Series A led by Ideaspring Capital to develop AI-native system-on-chip (AISoC) products and expand globally.

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Bengaluru CISOs Discuss Cloud & AI Security with Upwind & Bessemer

Upwind and Bessemer Venture Partners hosted Bengaluru CISOs for an exclusive dialogue on critical cloud and AI security challenges, fostering peer-driven insights.

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Mekr Raises Rs 67 Cr Series A for India Electronics Manufacturing

Mekr Technologies secures Rs 67 Cr in Series A funding led by Avaana Capital to boost India’s high-value electronics manufacturing capabilities and global competitiveness.

MobiKwik Turns Profitable: ₹4.4 Cr Net Profit in Q4 FY26

MobiKwik Turns Profitable: ₹4.4 Cr Net Profit in Q4 FY26

Fintech leader MobiKwik reports a ₹4.4 Cr net profit in Q4 FY26, a significant turnaround from last year’s loss, driven by revenue growth and cost optimization.

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Indian Startups Kathy’s Beverages, Wingreens, Lavella Secure Funding

Indian startups Kathy’s Beverages, Wingreens, and Lavella announced significant funding rounds in May 2026, highlighting strong investor confidence in India’s startup ecosystem.

Acko Achieves Profitability in FY26 Ahead of IPO Plans

Acko Turns Profitable in FY26, Eyes IPO

Insurtech unicorn Acko achieves profitability in FY26 with ₹43.6 Cr net profit, marking a key milestone ahead of its anticipated IPO. Read more about their financial turnaround.

Ather Energy Hits Record High on PM Modi's Clean Mobility Push

Ather Energy Stock Hits Record High Amidst Clean Mobility Push

Ather Energy’s shares surge to an all-time high, boosted by PM Modi’s clean mobility advocacy and geopolitical energy concerns.

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Wingreens Farms Acquires Safe Harvest with ₹120 Cr Funding

Wingreens Farms secures ₹120 Cr Series D funding and acquires sustainable food brand Safe Harvest, expanding its integrated food platform in India.

Wingreens Acquires Safe Harvest, Boosts Clean-Label Platform

Wingreens Acquires Safe Harvest, Boosts Clean-Label Platform

Wingreens acquires pesticide-free brand Safe Harvest, creating a vertically integrated farm-to-consumer platform. Bolstered by ₹120 crore Series D funding.

Swiggy Shares Tumble 7% After Q4 Results Amidst Fierce Quick Commerce Rivalry

Swiggy Stock Drops 7% Post-Q4 Results Amidst Quick Commerce Rivalry

Swiggy’s shares fell 7% after Q4 FY26 results, reflecting investor concerns over intense competition in the booming quick commerce market.

OpenAI Employees Net $6.6B in Stock Sale

OpenAI Employees Net $6.6B in Stock Sale

Over 600 OpenAI staff cashed out $6.6 billion in stock in Oct 2025, showcasing massive wealth creation in AI before an IPO.

Krutrim Pivots: AI Ambitions Shift to Cloud Infrastructure

Krutrim Pivots: AI Ambitions Shift to Cloud Infrastructure

Ola’s Krutrim scales back AI chip and model plans, pivoting to AI cloud infrastructure amid internal challenges and senior exits.

Motherhood’s Impact on Women-Led Businesses & Leadership

Motherhood’s Impact on Women-Led Businesses & Leadership

Discover how motherhood shapes leadership, values, and strategies for women founders, fostering resilience, empathy, and purpose in their businesses.

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Indian Law Firms Power Billions in M&A Deals

Indian law firms are advising on multi-billion dollar deals in M&A, PE, and VC, signaling a robust market with sustained momentum expected.

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Wingreens World Acquires Safe Harvest, Eyes IPO

Wingreens World acquires Safe Harvest in a share-swap deal, its fifth acquisition, as it prepares for an IPO within two years and secures ₹120 crore in Series D funding.

Motherhood's Leadership Lessons: Why Empathy and Adaptability Are Crucial for Indian Businesses

Motherhood Leadership Lessons for Indian Businesses: Empathy & Adaptability

Discover how motherhood’s core values like empathy and adaptability are reshaping leadership in Indian businesses, fostering resilient and trusted workplaces.

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