Startup Funding in India Drops 48% in August 2025
India’s startup ecosystem hit a sharp slowdown in August 2025. Startups collectively raised $914 million, marking a 48% year-on-year decline compared to the same month in 2024. Investors cut back…
Reliance AGM 2025: Mukesh Ambani Bets Big on Jio IPO
Mukesh Ambani, India’s most influential business leader, turned the 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries into a stage for two historic announcements. He declared that Reliance will finally…
Zypp Electric Appoints Mukesh Singla as New CFO
Zypp Electric, India’s leading tech-enabled electric vehicle (EV) rental platform, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Mukesh Singla as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August…
Groww Gets SEBI Nod for $1B IPO at $7–8B Valuation
India’s fintech landscape has taken a decisive step toward another milestone. Bengaluru-based stock broking and wealth management platform Groww has secured the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)’s approval…
Stablecoin Startups Raise $98M on Regulation
Stablecoin infrastructure startups recorded a major win this week. They secured $98 million in fresh funding as regulatory clarity arrived in key markets. Investors rushed to support the companies building…
Elevation Capital $400M Late-Stage Fund: Things to Know
Elevation Capital made a bold move this week when it introduced a $400 million late-stage fund. The firm wants to back technology-driven startups that already show maturity and sit close…
Framer Raises €85.6 Million at €1.7 Billion Valuation
The global startup ecosystem witnessed another landmark moment this week when Framer, the Dutch no-code web design platform, announced that it raised €85.6 million in fresh funding. The deal values…
Swiggy Expands Food on Train to 115 Stations Nationwide
Swiggy Limited has taken another big step in making travel easier and tastier for train passengers. The company has expanded its Food on Train service to more than 115 stations…
FanCode to Shut Merchandise Arm as Dream Sports Refocuses
Dream Sports, the parent company of fantasy sports giant Dream11, has started a major restructuring of its portfolio. Its subsidiary FanCode announced the closure of its sports merchandise vertical, FanCode…
PNB Launches First Startup-focused Branch in New Delhi
State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) took a significant step on Wednesday by inaugurating its first startup-focused branch in New Delhi. With this initiative, the bank positioned itself as an active…