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Defence Startup Sanlayan Just Raised Rs 186 Crore — Here’s How They’re Powering India’s Tech Revolution
Sanlayan’s Rs 186 Crore Funding Is Shaking Up India’s Defence Tech Scene Boom! Indian defence startup Sanlayan Technologies just closed a massive Rs 186 crore Series A round, sending shockwaves through the aerospace and defence world. Backed by top investors like Ashish Kacholia, Lashit Sanghvi, Jun
Xpressbees Snags Logistics Legend Tarun Agarwal to Supercharge Its B2C First Mile Operations
Xpressbees Just Made a Power Move — Meet Tarun Agarwal, Their New VP Ready to Transform B2C Logistics In a bold step to dominate India’s booming e-commerce logistics scene, Xpressbees has roped in Tarun Agarwal, a logistics veteran with over three decades of experience, as their Vice President – B2C
Is Your Baby’s Skincare Routine Harming Their Skin? This Doctor-Backed Startup Is Changing the Game in India
Why India’s Baby Skincare Routine Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good Every Indian parent wants the best for their newborn — from nutrition to brain development, they leave no stone unturned in the first 1,000 days. But here’s the surprising truth: baby skincare is often ignored or misunderstood, eve
EaseMyTrip Just Launched EMT Invest — And It’s Betting Big on India’s Most Profitable Founders
EMT Invest: EaseMyTrip’s Bold New Bet on Profitable Indian Startups EaseMyTrip isn’t just booking your vacations anymore — now, it wants a slice of India’s next big businesses. In a major move that could shake up the Indian startup landscape, travel-tech giant EaseMyTrip has unveiled EMT Inves
Wakefit Is Going Public! Here’s How Your Favorite Mattress Brand Plans to Raise Rs 2,000 Crore
Wakefit Is Ready to Go Public — Here’s Everything You Need to Know If you’ve ever shopped online for a mattress in India, chances are you’ve heard of Wakefit. Known for delivering comfy mattresses at affordable prices right to your doorstep, the Bengaluru-based startup has quietly become a household
By Credit Condition Reports Mr Yash Suryavanshi doesn’t haveany type of debts on his head.
Mr Yash Suryavanshi Serving as CEO of Suryavanshi Ventures & TCF doesn’t have any type ofloan on his head by Credit Condition reports of financial year 2025. His net worth crossed 70 crore with his asset investment . He owns 75% of Suryavanshiventures and 87% of TCF. In 2025 Suryavanshi ventures
Starlink Under Pressure: India Wants Details on ‘Illegal’ Satellite Kits in Border Areas — What’s Really Happening?
Why Is Starlink Making Headlines in India? Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, is known for bringing fast internet to remote places. But now, it’s caught up in a tricky situation in India’s northeast. Authorities there have seized some Starlink satellite kits, calling them “illegal”
“Don’t Ghost Your Employer Right After Payday” Shark Tank Founder Calls Out Shocking New Quit Trend
Why some employees are cashing their salaries — then vanishing without a trace, and why this startup founder isn’t having it. The Startling New Quit Trend That’s Shaking Startups Across India It’s becoming a growing headache for many startups: employees who get their salary on the 1st of the month —
This Delhi Snack Brand Just Raised ₹3 Crore — And It’s Coming for Your Kitchen Shelf
Subheadline: Khari Foods is ditching palm oil and maida — and investors are loving it. Here’s why this clean snacking startup is becoming a health-conscious household name. This Bootstrapped Brand Just Got Its First Big Cheque — and It’s Making Healthy Snacks Cool Again In a food market floode
Ex-GVFL Boss Joins This Rising Investment Firm — And It Could Shake Up India’s Microcap Market
Subheadline: With over 25 years in venture capital and public markets, Kamal Bansal is now backing one of India’s boldest capital market plays. Steptrade Just Landed a VC Power Player — And Everyone in Finance Should Be Paying Attention In a move that’s turning heads across the Indian investment eco
PhonePe Just Made a Power Move Before Its IPO — And Everyone’s Watching
The PhonePe IPO Just Got More Real — Here’s What They Just Did In a bold and strategic move ahead of its much-anticipated IPO, PhonePe has added veteran banker Zarin Daruwala to its board of directors, signaling serious intent to bolster leadership and governance before hitting the stock market. Dar
Unlock Smarter Health Insurance: ProtectMeWell and 1 Finance Bring Personalized Coverage to Every Indian
Health Insurance Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter Health insurance in India has long been a confusing maze of jargon, endless fine print, and one-size-fits-all policies. But that’s changing. ProtectMeWell, a health insurance innovation company, has joined forces with 1 Finance to bring its powerful rule
Nvidia and Andhra Pradesh Just Teamed Up to Build India’s Biggest AI University — 10,000 Students to Get Future-Ready
How this mega partnership is set to transform AI education and create thousands of tech leaders from India’s heartland Big tech meets big government — and the result could change India’s tech landscape forever. Nvidia, the global AI and graphics giant, has joined hands with the Andhra Pradesh govern
HealthKois Just Dropped a Massive $300 Million Fund — Here’s Why It’s a Game-Changer for India’s Healthcare Startups
Meet the new powerhouse backing high-impact healthtech startups — and what it means for India’s health innovation future Big news is shaking up India’s healthcare startup scene! HealthKois, a fresh healthcare transformation fund, has officially launched with a whopping $300 million war chest — plus
This Fintech Just Raised Rs 30 Crore — And It’s Quietly Powering Billions Behind the Scenes
While flashy fintech apps fight for your attention, Decentro is becoming the backbone of Indian banking In the noisy world of consumer fintech, one startup is quietly winning — without flashy apps or celebrity ads. Decentro, a Bengaluru-based API banking platform, just raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.
This Wealth-Tech Startup Just Raised $80 Million — And It’s Coming for Your Investment Portfolio
Syfe’s latest funding move could reshape how Asia’s mass affluent invest What do you get when you combine robo-advisors, artificial intelligence, and a booming middle class? A fintech powerhouse that’s quietly becoming the go-to platform for wealth management in Asia-Pacific. Syfe, a fast-grow
“They Got Paid and Vanished!”: Ice Cream Startup Founder Exposes Shocking Employee Trend
Go Zero’s Kiran Shah Thought He Was Helping His Team. What Happened Next Left Him Stunned. Imagine rewarding your employees by paying them early — only for them to quit the moment the money hits their bank account. That’s exactly what happened to Kiran Shah, founder of the viral Shark Tank India-fea
Janitri raises $1.4 million pre-series A led by Ashish Kacholia
Maternal healthcare technology company secures capital to enter the consumer segment. Also participating in the pre-series A round are the tal64 syndicate and more. Janitri, a pioneering maternal healthcare technology company, hasSuccessfully raised $1.4 million in a pre-Series A round led by ace in
India’s Dhruva Space Teams Up with French Space Giant Sodern ArianeGroup—Get Ready for a Game-Changing Satellite Launch in 2026
Dhruva Space’s Epic Partnership with Sodern ArianeGroup: A New Chapter in India’s Space Tech Journey India’s homegrown spacetech startup Dhruva Space is making serious waves on the global space stage. The Hyderabad-based company has just announced a strategic partnership with France’s Sodern ArianeG
This Personal Care Startup Just Raised ₹40 Cr—and It’s Coming for the Top Brands in India’s Beauty Aisle
New-Age Brand Plush Raises ₹40 Crore to Dominate India’s Self-Care Market Move over, legacy beauty brands—there’s a new challenger in town, and it just got a ₹40 crore boost. Fast-growing personal care startup Plush has raised a fresh round of ₹40 crore in growth capital, in a funding blitz led by R
Ex-JLR India Boss Joins Startup! Rohit Suri Taps Into Mobility-Tech With Bold Move to ReadyAssist
From Luxury Cars to Roadside Tech: Ex-JLR India Head Rohit Suri Joins ReadyAssist as Senior Advisor In a move that’s turning heads across the auto and startup worlds, Rohit Suri, the former President and Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India, has joined fast-growing mobility-tech
Spicy Success! Naagin Raises ₹18 Cr to Take Indian Hot Sauce Global—Bold New Plans Revealed
Naagin Secures ₹18 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding, Aims to Spice Up the World Naagin, India’s bold, flavour-first food startup known for its fiery hot sauces and fusion condiments, just secured a fresh ₹18 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by 360 ONE Asset. Existing investor 8i and several ot
Lendingkart Finance Faces ₹288 Crore Blow in FY25—Bond Terms Breached, Investors on Edge
Lendingkart Finance Reports Massive Loss in FY25: What Went Wrong? Lendingkart Finance, the digital lending arm of the Temasek-backed Lendingkart Group, has hit a financial rough patch. For the financial year ending March 2025, the company reported a net loss of ₹288.3 crore—marking a dramatic turna
This D2C Diamond Brand Just Raised Rs 26 Crore to Take on Traditional Jewellery Giants — and It’s Just Getting Started
True Diamond, a luxury lab-grown diamond jewellery brand founded just months ago, is already making waves. The startup has raised a Rs 26 crore pre-Series A round led by India Quotient, with participation from Titan Capital, Winners Fund, and Huddle Ventures — and insiders say it’s only the beginnin
Bessemer Just Hired a Power Player to Lead India’s AI Investment Wave — This Could Change Everything
Bessemer Venture Partners, one of the oldest and most influential global VC firms, has just made a move that could shake up the Indian startup ecosystem. The firm has appointed Pankaj Mitra as a Partner in its India team, and insiders are calling it one of the most strategic hires in recent years. T
Sick of Paying Rs 4,000/Month for Useless AI Tools? This Startup Lets You Hire AI Agents Like Freelancers — And It’s a Game-Changer
If you think all AI tools are overpriced, complicated, and overhyped, you’re not alone. Thousands of small businesses and freelancers are dumping big bucks on clunky platforms that promise the moon but deliver headaches. But what if you could ditch those expensive subscriptions and hire AI agents on
ISN Exclusive: Virohan’s Rs 70 Crore Fundraise from Bessemer Could Spark EdTech Comeback!
In a surprising twist for India’s edtech scene, healthcare-focused online certification provider Virohan is set to raise a whopping Rs 60-70 crore (around $7-8 million) from heavyweight investor Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP). Could this be the spark that reignites investor confidence in Indian edt
Uber’s Big Move: Pradeep Parameswaran Takes Charge as Global Head of Mobility in Major Leadership Shakeup
Uber just made a power play — promoting Pradeep Parameswaran to lead its massive global mobility operations. This India-born executive is now in charge of Uber’s biggest business segment, steering ride-hailing services across Asia Pacific, EMEA, and North America. Could this be the start of a new er
Capillary Technologies’ Massive Rs 2,250 Crore IPO Could Shake Up India’s SaaS Scene — Are Investors Ready?
Get ready, India’s tech world is buzzing! Capillary Technologies, the Bengaluru-based AI-driven customer engagement powerhouse, just greenlit a jaw-dropping Rs 2,250 crore IPO that could change the game for the entire SaaS industry. But what does this mean for investors, competitors, and the future
Next-Gen OOH Starts Here: The BuzzOmni Approach
In an era where digital fatigue is real and attention spans are shrinking, brands are rediscovering the power of being present in the physical world. At the center of this shift in India is BuzzOmni, a young and Next-generation agency that’s bringing fresh energy to Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising. Wi
Wrap2Earn Carnival: From India’s Pioneers in Experiential Transit Advertising
India’s streets have always been full of life — busy, energetic, and full of stories. Now, they’re becoming a powerful medium for brands to connect with people in a whole new way. Wrap2Earn Carnival, created by Wrap2Earn, India’s first experiential transit advertising agency, is transforming everyda
This Indian Sneaker Brand Just Raised ₹8.7 Crore to Disrupt the Global Streetwear Scene — And It’s Only Getting Started
Gully Labs Is Blending Desi Swag With Global Street Cred — And Investors Are Lining Up Move over mass-market sneakers — a new homegrown streetwear disruptor is stepping into the spotlight.New Delhi-based startup Gully Labs has just raised a whopping ₹8.7 crore in a seed funding round to build what i
He’s Back! Simplilearn Rehires Tech Veteran Jitendra Kumar to Lead Its AI Revolution
Digital Upskilling Giant Brings Back Its Former CTO to Supercharge AI Transformation — And It Could Redefine Online Learning Globally In a move that’s turning heads across the edtech and AI industries, Simplilearn — one of the world’s leading digital upskilling platforms — has brought back Jitendra
“Safar Bhale Hi Akela Ho, Raasta Apna Hona Chahiye” — Vedanta Chairman’s Raw Message to Young Founders Is Going Viral
Anil Agarwal Opens Up About the Lonely Road of Entrepreneurship — And Every Startup Founder Needs to Read This In an unusually candid message that’s striking a chord with entrepreneurs across the country, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal took to social media to deliver a reality check to young st
True Diamond Raises Rs 26 Crore in Pre-Series A to Redefine Luxury Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery
Lab-Grown Diamond Brand True Diamond Secures Funding to Scale Sustainable, Innovative Jewellery True Diamond, a rising star in the lab-grown diamond jewellery space, has successfully raised Rs 26 crore in a pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by India Quotient, with continued support from
Korean-Inspired Fashion Brand Estailo Raises ₹75 Lakh, Doubles Revenue in 3 Months Post-Funding
Estailo Secures ₹75 Lakh from Wolfpack Labs, Accelerates Growth Estailo, a rising star in India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion scene, has raised ₹75 lakh in seed funding from Wolfpack Labs. The Korean-inspired accessories brand, launched in 2023, has quickly gained traction for its trend-first a
Snitch Hits ₹2,500 Crore Valuation After ₹340 Crore Series B—From Shark Tank India to Fashion Powerhouse
From Shark Tank to a ₹2,500 Crore Brand: Snitch’s Meteoric Rise Snitch, the Bengaluru-based menswear label that first gained national attention on Shark Tank India, has just hit a major milestone: a ₹2,500 crore valuation. The fashion-tech startup raised ₹340 crore ($40 million) in a Series B fundin
Zerodha Capital’s Net Profit Soars 78% to ₹12.5 Crore in FY25; Loan Book Triples to ₹381 Crore
Zerodha Capital Reports 78% Surge in Net Profit for FY25 Zerodha Capital, the non-banking finance arm of India’s largest stock brokerage firm Zerodha, has announced a remarkable 78% increase in its net profit for the financial year 2024–25, reaching ₹12.5 crore. This growth underscores the com
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh’s Pay Jumps 22% to ₹80.6 Crore in FY25 – Stock Options Drive Surge
Infosys Hikes CEO Salil Parekh’s Salary by 22% for FY25 — Here’s What’s Behind the ₹80.6 Crore Package Infosys CEO Salil Parekh is set to take home a significantly larger paycheck for the financial year 2024–25, with total compensation jumping 22% to ₹80.6 crore, according to the company’s latest re
This WhatsApp Bot Instantly Scans Business Cards—Over 1.6 Million Users Swear By It
Grid AI Launches Game-Changing WhatsApp Bot for Effortless Business Card Scanning and Networking In a digital-first world, paper business cards continue to be exchanged at expos, investor summits, hiring fairs, and vendor meetings—but they often end up forgotten in wallets or drawers. Grid AI is sol
Bengaluru-Based Udaan Raises $114 Million from Existing Investors Ahead of IPO Plans
Bengaluru-based B2B e-commerce giant Udaan has secured $114 million in fresh funding from existing investors as it eyes an IPO in the near future. This latest tranche of its ongoing Series G round builds upon the $75 million raised earlier this year, bringing the total to nearly $190 million in 2025
Bengaluru-Based Fintech Startup Spense Raises $1.85 Million to Transform India’s Credit Infrastructure
Bengaluru’s fintech scene continues to thrive with the emergence of Spense, a promising startup focused on revolutionizing India’s credit infrastructure. Recently, Spense announced it has raised $1.85 million in a pre-seed funding round led by GrowthCap Ventures. This capital injection marks a signi
Niral Networks Receives Prestigious Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award 2024 from Government of India
Leading telecom innovator recognized by Union Minister at IMC 2025 theme unveiling event in New Delhi, India New Delhi, India – May 31, 2025 – Niral Networks, an emerging force in India’s telecommunications sector, has been honoured with the prestigious Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Telecom Exce
Shocking Twist: NCLT Freezes Gensol’s Bank Accounts Amid Fraud Allegations — What’s Next?
Gensol Faces Serious Heat As Authorities Take Action Over Alleged Systemic Fraud In a dramatic development that has sent ripples across the renewable energy sector, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered the freezing of all bank accounts and lockers belonging to Gensol, a key player in
Karnataka’s Bold Move: New Law to Hit Swiggy, Zomato, Ola With 5% Fee — Here’s Who Really Benefits
In Just 2 Weeks, India’s Gig Economy Could Be Changed Forever Karnataka is gearing up to shake the foundation of India’s gig economy — and platform giants like Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, and Uber are in the spotlight. In a major development, the state government has announced that draft rules for a gig wo
Moneyview Just Made a Major Move Ahead of Its $400 Million IPO — And It Could Change Everything
Fintech Giant Drops Its Old Identity as It Prepares to Go Public In a bold and strategic shift, fintech unicorn Moneyview has quietly renamed its parent company — and the timing is raising eyebrows across the startup world. Effective May 15, the company officially changed its corporate name from Whi
From Compliments to Couture: This 60-Minute Fashion Startup Is About to Raise $3 Million — And It All Started as an Anonymous App
You’ve Heard of Fast Fashion. KNOT Is Making It Instant. What do you get when you combine the speed of food delivery, the style of Instagram, and the hustle of a startup that pivoted hard? You get KNOT, a fashion-tech startup that promises to deliver trendsetting outfits to your doorstep — in under
Bengaluru Joins the Elite Global Tech Club with Over 1 Million Tech Workers — Here’s Why It’s a Game Changer
Bengaluru Hits a Huge Milestone in the Global Tech Race Bengaluru, often called India’s Silicon Valley, just crossed a major milestone — it now has over 1 million tech workers, putting it among the world’s top technology cities. This achievement places Bengaluru in an exclusive group of only 12 glob
Agritech Startup GROWiT Just Raised $3 Million — Here’s How They’re Revolutionizing Farming in India and Beyond
GROWiT Raises $3 Million to Transform Farming for Small Farmers GROWiT, an innovative agritech startup focused on protective farming, has just raised $3 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by GVFL, with other top investors like Veloce Opportunities Fund, JITO, We Founder Circ
Ex-ISRO Scientists Launch Space Startup and Raise $1 Million to Revolutionize Satellite Tech
Ahmedabad-Based Orbitt Space Raises $1 Million to Transform Satellite Technology In an exciting development for India’s space tech scene, Orbitt Space, a new startup founded by former ISRO scientists, has successfully raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by pi Ventur
Celebrity Makeup Artist’s Beauty Brand Just Scored Big Funding — This Could Change Indian Beauty Forever
Bollywood’s Favorite Makeup Artist Just Backed a Beauty Brand—and It’s About to Blow Up If you love makeup and Indian beauty brands, here’s some news you don’t want to miss. Simply Nam, the beauty brand started by Bollywood’s top celebrity makeup artist Namrata Soni and entrepreneur Hanna Stromgren
Virat Kohli Just Invested in Bowling — Yes, Bowling! Here’s What That Means for Global Sports
Virat Kohli Joins the World Bowling League as Strategic Investor In a surprising move that’s shaking up the global sports scene, cricket legend Virat Kohli has joined the World Bowling League (WBL) as a strategic investor. Known for his fearless approach both on and off the field, Kohli’s involvemen
Jio Financial Services and BlackRock JV Gets SEBI Nod: A New Era for Mutual Funds in India
In a landmark development for India’s financial services industry, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted registration to Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund and approval to Jio BlackRock Asset Management Company Limited (AMC) to operate as an Asset Management Company. This approval mar
Zepto Teams Up with Truecaller — Here’s How This Game-Changing Partnership Will Make Your Life Easier
Zepto and Truecaller Join Forces — Why You Should Care In a surprising move, instant grocery delivery giant Zepto has partnered with popular caller ID app Truecaller to bring a whole new level of convenience and trust to your doorstep. This collaboration isn’t just business as usual — it’s set to re
Slikk Just Raised $10 Million to Deliver Your Fashion in 60 Minutes — Get Ready for Instant Style Like Never Before
Forget Waiting Days for Your Clothes — Slikk’s 60-Minute Delivery Is Changing the Game! Imagine ordering a killer outfit and having it in your hands within the hour. Sounds crazy? Not anymore. Slikk, India’s very first 60-minute fashion delivery startup, just raised a whopping $10 million to take th
Shock Raid at FirstCry Warehouse! BIS Seizes Rs 90 Lakh Worth of Goods Over Hallmarking Scandal
Surprise BIS Raid Hits FirstCry’s Bengaluru Warehouse – What They Found Will Shock You! In a dramatic turn of events, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) swooped in on FirstCry’s Bengaluru warehouse on May 26, 2025, with a surprise raid that led to the seizure of goods worth a whopping Rs 90 lakh!
A Tiny Bengaluru Startup Just Raised $1.2M to Kill Clipboards and Make Construction Sites Smarter Than Ever
They’re Not Building Skyscrapers — They’re Rebuilding How Skyscrapers Get Built Imagine construction sites where no one needs to take notes, snap photos, or file endless reports. Instead, AI watches everything — spotting mistakes, flagging violations, and generating reports before anyone even asks.
Shocking Blow for Eternal: ₹3,235 Crore Outflow Looms After FTSE Russell Cuts Its Index Weighting
FTSE Russell Slashes Eternal’s Investability — What This Means for Investors In a sudden shakeup, FTSE Russell has slashed the investability weighting of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, from a hefty 82.7% down to just 49.5%. This drastic cut is expected to trigger a massive ₹3,235 crore outfl
Indian Startups Soar: $232 Million Raised in Just One Week — Here’s Who’s Leading the Charge
Startups Raise Big, Breaking Records Amid Investor Frenzy From Euler Motors to CloudSEK, Indian startups have made waves this week, raising a massive $231.7 million across just 16 deals between May 19 and 24. That’s a whopping 53% jump in funding value compared to the previous week — even though the
Otipy Shuts Down: Why This Grocery Startup Couldn’t Survive the Quick Commerce Wave
A Promising Grocery Startup Closes Its Doors Otipy, a once-promising grocery delivery startup based in Delhi-NCR, has officially shut down operations. The announcement came during a town hall meeting where founder and CEO Varun Khurana broke the news to around 300 employees and hundreds of gig deliv