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After an "enthusiastic" post-pandemic capital cycle, venture investors and founders alike have recalibrated expectations, shifting focus from rapid scale to resilient business models.

Companies that understand the peculiarities of these niches and build for the people who power them are finding room for extraordinary growth. The lessons they offer reveal where the next decade of entrepreneurial opportunity may lie.

In a recent post on X, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu disclosed that the aviation ministry has granted NOCs to three airlines.

Anicut Capital typically invests about INR 80 crore per deal, with transactions spread across sectors such as consumer businesses, engineering services, software-as-a-service (SaaS), manufacturing, hospitality, and shipbuilding.

Key managerial personnel have been excluded from the allotment.

The move comes as Zepto prepares to confidentially file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) on December 26.

After the completion of the round, Stellaris Venture Partners will hold a 19.49% stake in the company, while B Capital, BII, and Quona will own 8.63%, 7.03%, and 6.79%, respectively.

How curiosity, confidence, and timing helped Anil Kapoor build a career with no expiry date.

Routine-led products, diagnostics and education-first strategies are turning haircare into a habit-driven category, pushing specialised D2C brands to the forefront of India's $4-billion market

Individual investment ticket sizes ranged between INR 50 crore and INR 150 crore, depending on the strength of collateral, cash flow visibility, and overall sector stability.

IPO opens on December 23, 2025, closes on December 26, 2025

The collaboration aims to use technology to address scale, access and quality challenges faced by universities across the country.

It is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

The transaction is valued at INR 57.74 crore and will be executed through a share swap.

Separately, Norwegian Green Solutions AS signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Innogress Ventures to collaborate on green technology initiatives.

The Bengaluru-based company said the round was led by ValueQuest Scale Fund, with participation from existing investor 360 ONE Asset.

The new capital will be used to speed up product development, strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities, and scale its business to business sales operations.

The initiative focuses on enabling new income opportunities for women by supporting them to deliver essential financial and digital services at the grassroots level.

Why Saiyaara didn't market a star, but quietly built a brand in the age of algorithms and attention fatigue.

GST collections have remained robust, and the decline in the October Consumer Price Index is supposed to provide the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with a bit of wiggle room for potential rate cuts - a move that could accelerate capex spending and consumption-led growth.

As part of the initial phase, pilot projects will be launched in Telangana and Karnataka.

As an initial project, Tata Electronics will assemble and test ROHM India designed automotive grade Nch 100V, 300A Si MOSFET in a TOLL package.

Following the acquisition, the founders and team members of Bytes will join Cautio's research and development team.

The partnership aligns with its aim to encourage consistent habits such as balanced nutrition and effective hydration, particularly among urban consumers.

The funding will enable Balancehero (True Credits' parent) to accelerate expansion into new markets, product categories, and customer segments across India.

The funds will be deployed to expand the lending portfolio, enter new geographies, strengthen digital infrastructure, improve service delivery, and increase outreach to underserved borrowers across rural and semi urban regions.

The round values the business at over INR 1,500 crore (nearly USD 180 million).

The funding round included participation from existing investors Accel, Blume Ventures, and Kae Capital, along with continued backing from 8i Ventures and DevC.

The facility is aimed at supporting sustainable manufacturing practices within the fertiliser sector, particularly in eastern India.

As lab-grown diamonds scale globally, India's manufacturing strength is reshaping how diamonds are produced, priced, and consumed, unlocking a new era of everyday fine jewellery.