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Led by Hara Global and Bain Capital Ventures, the round included Accel, plus debt from Alteria Capital and Stride Ventures.

The round was co-led by pi Ventures and Ankur Capital, with participation from returning investor Industrial47 and several angel investors.

The round also saw participation from Inflection Point Ventures, LetsVenture, FE Securities, along with existing investors Venture Catalysts and Lead Angels.

Government has been trying to ensure that the supply of petrol, diesel and gas is not affected much and common families of the country face minimum inconvenience: PM

The programme will offer 15,000 scholarships to nurture advanced AI capabilities among emerging creators, storytellers, and digital professionals.

Somerset typically invests between USD 15 million and USD 40 million in each portfolio company.

The below brands have announced their latest funding rounds.

The round includes INR 51 crore in equity and INR 12 crore in venture debt.

The questioning took place on March 20 at the Bellandur Police Station, following a case registered earlier in Thane.

The round is being co-led by 360 One and TDK Ventures, with participation from several existing investors.

MacRitchie, the investment arm of Temasek, participated in the funding round, helping increase its stake in Cult.fit.

Dhawan succeeds Deepak Kapoor, who is stepping down from the board after serving for more than eight years.

The fresh capital will be used to accelerate growth and enhance its specialised, knowledge-driven client offerings.

During the transition, Ravi Iyer, who serves as CFO at Flipkart, will take charge of overseeing the broader finance organisation.

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The below brands have raised their latest funding rounds.

The deal has received all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals.

The organisation has emerged as a key driver of biotech innovation by offering a mix of grant funding, equity support, mentoring, and partnerships.

Alongside sewing machines, the company is expanding its footprint in the consumer appliances segment, particularly in fans.

2025 was one of the industry’s strongest years on record, yet the road ahead is marked by caution, valuation resets, and geopolitical overhangs.

Nova9 will also collaborate with Think9's entrepreneurial platform, The Foundery, to support emerging consumer brands.

As part of the deal, Nazara will acquire an initial 50% stake in the two companies for USD 100.3 million (around INR 918 crore), with USD 59.7 million payable at closing and the remaining within six months.

Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing "certain happenings and practices within the bank" that were not in alignment with his personal values and ethics.

The round also saw participation from Uncorrelated Ventures, Aaruha Technology Fund, and Vikash Agarwal, among others.

The Series A funding round was led by Pavestone VC, with participation from IndiaMART and other investors.

The firm will use the funds to expand globally, enhance its technology platform, invest in product development, and grow its team.

In the current round, Hara Global Capital is expected to invest INR 127.57 crore (about USD 14 million), increasing its stake in the company.

The transaction is expected to close by mid-2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Funds will be deployed toward climate-focused sectors, MSMEs, renewable energy, sustainable supply chains, and expanding credit access in underserved markets across India.

Chugh brings nearly three decades of experience in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector.