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HealthFab Secures ₹20 Cr Series A Funding to Expand Menstrual Wellness Offerings

D2C menstrual hygiene brand HealthFab has raised ₹20 Cr in its Series A round, led by Atomic Capital, to enhance its product portfolio, expand distribution channels, and scale manufacturing.

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GalaxEye Launches World’s First OptoSAR Satellite for Mission Drishti

Spacetech startup GalaxEye achieves a world first with the launch of its OptoSAR satellite under Mission Drishti, enhancing earth observation with combined EO and SAR capabilities.

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GalaxEye’s Mission Drishti Satellite Launched by SpaceX

GalaxEye’s Mission Drishti, the first OptoSAR satellite, successfully launched by SpaceX. India’s space tech takes a leap forward with integrated EO and SAR sensors.

Kissht's IPO Journey: From Revenue Slump to ₹850 Cr Public Offering

Kissht IPO: ₹850 Cr Public Offering Amidst Revenue Slump

Fintech firm Kissht launches ₹850 Cr IPO, showcasing a strategic pivot to profitability and AUM growth despite a recent revenue dip, securing strong anchor investor backing.

Eternal's Profitability Test: Goyal Steps Down, Dhindsa Takes Charge

Eternal CEO Transition: Goyal Out, Dhindsa In Amid Profit Scrutiny

Eternal’s Deepinder Goyal steps down Feb 1, 2026, handing reins to Albinder Dhindsa. Q4 FY26 profit surges 4.5X, but underlying profitability faces questions.

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‘This is fine’ Meme Creator Alleges AI Art Theft by Artisan

The creator of the iconic ‘This is fine’ meme accuses AI startup Artisan of art theft, sparking debate on AI, copyright, and artist rights.

New-Age Tech Stocks Mixed Amid Q4 Earnings, Unicommerce Suffers

New-Age Tech Stocks Mixed: Unicommerce Plunges Amid Q4 Earnings

New-age tech stocks show mixed Q4 earnings performance. Unicommerce suffers significant losses, while ideaForge and others reach new highs. Market analysis.

Indian Startups Secure $204 Million in Funding This Week

Indian Startups Raise $204M: Funding Surge in April-May

Indian startups secured $204 million in funding across 19 deals from April 27 to May 1, marking a significant surge after a period of decline. Fintech leads.

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Musk Sues OpenAI: Betrayal of Nonprofit Mission?

Elon Musk testifies in his OpenAI lawsuit, alleging the company betrayed its nonprofit mission by shifting to a for-profit model. Court documents reveal key communications.

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Concorde Leases 1.4 Lakh Sq Ft Office Space to BHIVE in Bengaluru

Concorde leases 1.4 lakh sq ft office space in Bengaluru to BHIVE Workspaces for Rs 16 Cr annually. A 15-year deal at Concorde Econex signals strong demand for flexible office campuses.

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Palo Alto Networks Acquires Portkey for AI Security

Palo Alto Networks is acquiring AI infrastructure startup Portkey to enhance its AI security offerings, addressing the growing need for secure enterprise adoption of autonomous AI systems.

Wembanyama Defends Emotions: ‘Big Boys Can Cry’

Wembanyama Defends Emotions: ‘Big Boys Can Cry’

Victor Wembanyama responds to ‘soft’ labels, asserting his right to express emotions on court after Spurs playoff win. ‘Big boys can cry.’

Fractal Appoints Three New AI Chiefs Amidst Operational Overhaul

Fractal Appoints New AI Leaders Amidst Enterprise AI Overhaul

AI startup Fractal restructures for enterprise AI, appointing new Chief AI Research Officer and Head of AI Workforce Transformation.

Startup News Roundup: April 30, 2026

Startup News: Indian Ecosystem & Global Tech Updates – April 30, 2026

Stay updated with Indian startup news and global tech on April 30, 2026. Featuring funding, expansions, and AI-driven growth from Alphabet & Meta.

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BioticsAI CEO on FDA Approval & Startup Challenges

BioticsAI CEO Robhy Bustami shares insights on FDA approval, fundraising, and navigating healthcare startup challenges on Build Mode.

ISB DLabs’ I-HEAL Cohort IV: 15 Healthcare Startups Innovate

ISB DLabs’ I-HEAL Cohort IV: 15 Healthcare Startups Innovate

ISB DLabs’ I-HEAL Cohort IV features 15 startups tackling healthcare gaps in diagnostics, rehab, and more, aiming to improve patient access beyond traditional systems.

Cars24 Co-founder Mehul Agarwal Steps Down Ahead of IPO

Cars24 Co-founder Mehul Agarwal Steps Down Ahead of IPO

Cars24 co-founder Mehul Agarwal exits executive role after 11 years, citing record performance ahead of the company’s IPO. He will remain on the board.

Oolka Secures $14 Million in Series A Funding Led by Accel

Oolka Raises $14M Series A Led by Accel for AI Credit Platform

Fintech startup Oolka secures $14 million in Series A funding led by Accel, with Lightspeed and Z47 participating, to enhance its AI credit management platform.

Maharashtra AI Policy 2026: ₹10,000 Cr Investment Goal

Maharashtra AI Policy 2026: ₹10,000 Cr Investment Goal

Maharashtra approves AI Policy 2026, targeting ₹10,000 Cr investment & 1.5 Lakh jobs by 2031. Aims to become an AI innovation hub with new mission & cities.

Exfinity Ventures Achieves 13X Return on Partial Exit from CloudSEK

Exfinity Ventures Secures 13X Return on CloudSEK Partial Exit

Exfinity Venture Partners announces a successful partial exit from cybersecurity startup CloudSEK, achieving a 13X return on investment and 40% IRR, while retaining a significant stake.

Microsoft-OpenAI Amend Partnership; Tuba Siddiqui Launches Personal Care Brand

Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Evolves; Tuba Siddiqui Launches Soil Concept

Microsoft and OpenAI redefine their partnership for greater openness. Tuba Siddiqui launches Soil Concept, a sustainable, plant-based personal care brand.

Novio Secures Rs 100 Cr in Series A Funding Led by Cornerstone Ventures

Novio Raises Rs 100 Cr Series A Led by Cornerstone Ventures

Fintech startup Novio secures Rs 100 crore in Series A funding led by Cornerstone Ventures to expand distribution, enhance AI products, and scale operations.

Startup Funding: Kissht IPO, Pursuit & Optimized Electrotech Raise Millions

Startup Funding: Kissht IPO, Pursuit & Optimized Electrotech Raise Millions

Lending tech startup Kissht raises ₹278 Cr ahead of IPO. US-based Pursuit secures $22M seed, while India’s Optimized Electrotech lands Rs 100 Cr for defense tech.

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SportVot Raises ₹32.7 Cr for Global Sports Streaming Expansion

SportVot, a sportstech startup, secures ₹32.7 crore ($3.8M) led by IAN Alpha Fund to expand global sports streaming and enhance AI capabilities.

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India’s AI Startup Scene: Reset or Failure?

India’s AI startup scene faces a ‘stress test’ with increased closures, not failure. Investors remain keen, but performance expectations are higher. Explore the trends.

Google AI Hub in Vizag Boosts India’s Tech Future

Google AI Hub in Vizag Boosts India’s Tech Future

Google opens a new AI hub in Visakhapatnam, India, investing $15B to build a gigawatt-scale AI ecosystem and support local tech growth.

Eternal Q4 FY26: Blinkit Fuels Record Growth, Profitability Focus

Eternal Q4 FY26: Blinkit Fuels Record Growth, Profitability Focus

Eternal reports stellar Q4 FY26 results, with Blinkit driving significant revenue and profit growth. Explore the financial highlights and future outlook.

Bharat1.ai: Anchoring India’s AI Talent & Innovation

Bharat1.ai: Anchoring India’s AI Talent & Innovation

Bharat1.ai launches an AI Superpark in Bengaluru to cultivate a ‘humanity-centric’ AI ecosystem and prevent brain drain, fostering local talent and innovation.

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Go Digit Q4 Profit Surges 29% to ₹149 Crore

Go Digit General Insurance reports a strong Q4 FY26 with net profit climbing 29% year-on-year to ₹149.4 crore, driven by revenue growth.

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EON Space Labs: India’s Satellite Optics Manufacturing Leap

EON Space Labs pioneers lightweight EO-IR payloads in India, reducing import dependence. Their MIRA telescope on PSLV-C62 showcases advanced indigenous satellite optics capabilities.

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