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Business NewsHealth Card in India: Understanding ABHA and Ayushman Cards Together
This distinction is important because both cards solve different problems within the healthcare system. -
LeadershipThe Risk Taker: Nadia Chauhan, Joint Managing Director and CMO, Parle Agro
Parle Agro’s focus remains on investing in manufacturing, creating a resilient supply chain, and deepening the distribution across the country, says Nadia Chauhan, CMO, Parle Agro -
Business NewsPandorum Technologies Raises USD 18 Mn in Series B Funding Led by Protons Corporate
The round also saw participation from Galentic Pharma, investor Ashish Kacholia, Noblevast Advisory, Avinya Fund, and the Burman Family, among others.
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Business NewsMaharashtra Tech Funding Holds at USD 2.5 Bn in 2025: Report
Early-stage investments dominated funding activity, even as seed and late-stage rounds softened, while retail, fintech, and enterprise applications remained the leading sectors. -
Business NewsCM M K Stalin Inaugurates INR 2,100 Cr Mitsubishi Electric Facility in Chennai
The new plant represents Mitsubishi Electric India’s second manufacturing facility in the country within two years, following the commissioning of its Factory Automation Systems plant in Pune in 2023. -
Business NewsAndhra Pradesh Lays Foundation for Amaravati Quantum Valley
The initiative is aimed at building a dedicated ecosystem for quantum research, innovation, talent development and collaboration between industry, academia and government. -
Business NewsBlue Cloud Softech Outlines Plan to Invest up to USD 1 Bn in AI-native Data Centres
The phased investment may create up to 800 MW data centre capacity, strengthening its position in India’s digital infrastructure while supporting enterprise digitisation, scientific research, and national digital and security needs. -
Business NewsVelocity to Invest INR 100 Cr in AI-driven Logistics Business
The investment will be directed towards strategic hiring, product development and AI-led innovation across the logistics value chain. -
Business NewsIIT Madras Research Park, Unicorn India Ventures Launch INR 600 Cr Deeptech Fund
The fund plans to invest in over 25 deep tech startups, deploying initial cheques of INR 8–10 crore across sectors including robotics, space technology, defence, semiconductors and medical tech. -
Business NewsFractal Analytics Raises INR 1,248 Cr from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO
Fractal Analytics allotted 1.38 crore shares at INR 900 each to 52 anchor investors, including mutual funds, insurers and global institutions, with domestic mutual funds receiving about 38% of the allocation. -
LeadershipSolarising Indian Agriculture
Founded in 1982 by Manohar Lal Patidar, Shakti Pumps, now led by Dinesh and Ankit Patidar, delivers solar and electric pumps, motors, and sustainable water-energy solutions globally. -
Business NewsThis Week’s Top Funding Deals: Big Bets on Mobility, Food, Space and Commerce (Feb 1–Feb 6)
The week’s top-funded startups included Drivn, The Whole Truth, Digantara, Varaha, ZILO, and Material Depot, spanning mobility, food, spacetech, climate, quick commerce, and home interiors. -
TechnologyWhatsApp’s ‘Take-it-or-leave-it’ Policy Under Scanner After SC rap
India’s apex court pulls up WhatsApp and its parent company Meta over its user data sharing practices.By Kul Bhushan -
Business NewsJetSynthesys Acquires Casual Mobile Game EverMerge in Global Expansion Push
The acquisition aligns with JetSynthesys’ broader strategy to expand its presence across international markets while strengthening its gaming ecosystem. -
Business NewsIndia’s Single-Specialty Healthcare Market Seen Tripling to Over USD 12 Bn by 2030: Report
India’s healthcare provider market, valued at roughly USD 54 billion, has traditionally been dominated by multi-specialty hospitals catering to complex and acute care. -
Business NewsRobotics Startup Octobotics Raises INR 10 Cr in Seed Funding
Navam Capital led the seed round, while BYT Capital also participated. -
Business NewsUber Elevates Balaji Krishnamurthy to CFO Role Effective February 16
The appointment will take effect from February 16, following the resignation of the current CFO, Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah. -
Business NewsKarnataka Tech Funding Falls in 2025 as Capital Shifts Toward Early-Stage Startups: Tracxn
Karnataka Raised USD 3.8 Billion in 2025 Amid Sharp Decline in Late-Stage Funding -
Business NewsIndian Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav Joins EM5 as Investor and Partner
The partnership aims to strengthen EM5’s position in India. -
Business NewsNykaa Q3 Results: Profit Doubles YoY
Nykaa’s consolidated net revenue grew 27 per cent YoY in the third quarter of FY26, PAT up by156 per cent YoY -
TechnologySaaSpocalypse: Anthropic’s New Plugins Send IT Stocks In A Tizzy But is the Panic Overblown?
Anthropic’s new Claude Cowork plugins have caused a ‘SaaSpocalypse’ panic among IT and SaaS firms but experts say the fear may be premature.By Kul Bhushan -
Business NewsEyeROV, Gamepoint, and Alt DRX Raise Early-Stage Funding
The below brands have announced their latest funding rounds. -
FinanceIndian Fintech Startups Move From Fast Growth to Fundamentals
As capital becomes more selective, India’s fintech ecosystem appears to be entering a consolidation phase, one where fewer companies raise larger, more patient rounds. -
Business NewsMarico to Acquire 60% Stake in Nutrition Brand Cosmix for INR 225.67 Cr
The transaction values Cosmix at approximately INR 375 crore and will be executed through a secondary buyout. -
Business NewsGolden Sparrow Ventures Announces First Close of USD 20 Mn Fund II
Fund II plans to back about 22 pre-seed and seed startups, with an average investment cheque of roughly USD 650,000. -
Business NewsAll In Capital Launches Golden Ticket Program for Early-Stage AI Startups
The initiative will select 20–30 startups through a competitive process, offering up to USD 300,000 in pre-seed funding per company, with total investments capped at USD 1 million. -
Business NewsGood Monk Raises INR 33 Cr in Pre-Series A Led by RPSG Capital Ventures
The funds will support product research, new nutrition formats, expansion into tier II and III markets, and structured brand-building efforts. -
Business NewsNitro Commerce and GetVantage Launch INR 100 Cr Embedded Capital Program for MSMEs
The funding is intended to help brands meet marketing, inventory and expansion needs without equity dilution. -
Business NewsPet Healthcare Startup Dr. Doodley Raises USD 3.3 Mn in Pre-Series A Round
The round comprises INR 20 crore in equity and INR 10 crore in debt, with the equity round led by V3 Ventures. -
Business NewsZILO Bags USD 15.3 Mn in Series A Round Led by Peak XV Partners
Led by Peak XV Partners with USD 8 million, existing investors InfoEdge Ventures and Chiratae Ventures invested USD 2.5 million each, with participation from Alteria, Stride and angel investors. -
Business NewsHome Interiors Startup Material Depot Raises USD 10 Mn in Series A Round
The funding round was co-led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners, with participation from Whiteboard Capital, DeVC, Soma Capital, MyAsiaVC, and several angel investors from the startup and consumer internet ecosystem. -
Business NewsFibr AI Raises USD 5.7 Mn in Seed Funding Led by Accel
The fresh funds will be used to strengthen its product offerings and to expand adoption among enterprise customers in global markets. -
Business NewsAye Finance Sets INR 122–129 Price Band for INR 1,010 Cr IPO
The IPO will open for public subscription on February 9 and close on February 11. -
Business NewsHyKr Commits INR 100 Cr to Co-build 20 Startups by FY27
HyKr will deploy INR 2–4 crore per startup, backing 20 ventures across deep tech, health and bio, and proptech sectors. -
Growth StrategiesBudget 2026: FMCG Firms To Benefit From Agri-infrastructure & Consumption Support
With rural markets showing steady recovery, continued emphasis on farm incomes, agri-infrastructure and consumption support will be vital to strengthen growth at the base of the economy -
TechnologyIndia Pushes AI Investment With Tax Breaks: Implications, Readiness, and Global competition
India recently introduced a 20-year tax exemption for global companies that use data centres to service global clients.By Kul Bhushan -
Growth StrategiesWill US Tariff Cut Fuel Lab-Grown Diamonds Growth?
As part of the broader US–India trade reset, the tarriff reduction from 50% to 18% could restore competitiveness for India’s export-heavy gems and jewellery industry, potentially accelerating growth in the fast-scaling lab-grown diamonds sector -
Budget 2026Budget 2026: Towards a More Selective, Infrastructure-Led Credit Cycle
Budget 2026 shifts focus from subsidies to infrastructure, but success will hinge on execution and last-mile credit delivery. -
Business NewsYohan and Michelle Poonawalla Invest in Biodegradable Packaging Firm Regeno
Regeno manufactures plastic-free packaging products made from vegetable starch, primarily tapioca, along with natural extracts. -
Business NewsFintech Firm OneStack Secures Funding Led by Samved VC and Silicon Road Ventures
Existing investors including Pentathlon Ventures, 100Unicorns and Venture Catalysts also participated in the round. -
Business NewsAlternative Dairy Startup 1.5 Degree Raises USD 1 Mn Funding
The capital will be used to scale manufacturing capacity, strengthen institutional partnerships, and expand operations into new cities including Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi. -
Business NewsSnowflake Ties Up With OpenAI in USD 200 Mn Deal to Expand AI Access
The collaboration focuses on integrating OpenAI’s models directly into the Snowflake platform, allowing businesses to develop and deploy AI-driven tools in a secure environment. -
Business NewsSpaceX Acquires xAI, Bringing Musk’s AI and Space Businesses Together
The move links advanced AI development with SpaceX’s launch systems and its expanding satellite infrastructure, marking a significant shift in how Musk intends to scale future computing capabilities. -
Business NewsUnicorn India Ventures Closes INR 1,200 Cr Deeptech Fund III
Fund III is expected to back around 20 startups, with an average ticket size of INR 10–15 crore. -
TechnologyHow to Unblock YouTube: Fast and Reliable Methods for 2026
Whether it is a strict network filter or a video not available in your country, being blocked from YouTube is a major frustration. The good news? Digital filters are usually just fences, not brick walls. -
LeadershipFocusing on Building E-Commerce Foundations at Last Bottle
The digital age has transformed nearly every aspect of life. Whether it’s working out, connecting with friends, or looking for food and wine deals while grocery shopping, many people are turning to digital solutions to add much-needed ease to their busy lives. -
Business NewsFractal Analytics Scales Down IPO; Sets Price Band at INR 857–900
According to the RHP, the IPO size has been cut by about 42% to INR 2,834 crore from the INR 4,900 crore issue proposed in the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed last year. -
Business NewsClean-Label Food Startup The Whole Truth Secures USD 51 Mn Funding
The Series D funding round led by Sofina and Sauce.vc, with a mix of primary and secondary capital and participation from Peak XV Partners, Rainmatter Health and Ayra Ventures. -
Business NewsAnanya Birla Launches Film Production Venture Birla Studios
The studio plans to support emerging filmmakers and new voices while backing ideas that have the potential to reach a broad audience. -
Business NewsPeak XV Partners Promotes Senior Leaders, Confirms Team Exits
Peak XV promoted Abhishek Mohan to General Partner and Saipriya Sarangan to COO, while mutually parting ways with Ashish Agrawal, followed by the departures of Ishaan Mittal and Tejeshwi Sharma. -
Business NewsVaraha Closes USD 20 Mn First Tranche of USD 45 Mn Series B Round
The Series B round was led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from existing investors RTP Global and Omnivore. -
Growth StrategiesIndia–US Trade Deal Fuels Vikshit Bharat Ambition
The India-US trade agreement marks a meaningful shift from transactional trade negotiations to strategic economic partnership -
TechnologyIndia-US Trade Deal: Reduced Tariffs, Long-term Investments in Tech, and Boost for MSMEs
The new India-US trade agreement, reducing the US reciprocal tariff to 18%, is set to attract major US investments in tech and AI, and provide a significant competitive advantage and predictable growth for Indian MSMEs.