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Forget Grants. Karnataka Is Offering Startups Customers

Tuesday, June 23, 2026: So far, Indian governments have tried to support startups through grants, incubation programs, seed funding, and policy incentives.Karnataka now wants to tackle a different problem. Finding customers.The state government is working on a framework...

PhonePe-GPay Grip Loosens as UPI Competition Intensifies

Thursday, June 18, 2026: India's UPI ecosystem was effectively a two-horse race. PhonePe and Google Pay dominated consumer mindshare, merchant acceptance and transaction volumes, making it difficult for challengers to gain meaningful scale.The latest NPCI data suggests that the...

Vetic Secures $40M to Expand Homecare, Pet Care Clinics

Thursday, June 18, 2026: Pet healthcare platform Vetic has raised $40 million in a new funding to strengthen its presence in India's fast-growing pet care sector. The company foresees that India’s growing pet ownership base will evolve into a...

As Fintech Matures, One Startup Puts Trust and Compliance First

Hyderabad, India, June 13, 2026:Why Viyona Fintech Is Betting on Compliance, Infrastructure, and Rural India While Others Chase Urban GrowthIndia's fintech industry has spent the last decade solving one problem exceptionally well: customer acquisition.From QR codes at neighborhood...

Sarvam AI Nears Multi-Billion Valuation with Fresh Funding

Friday, April 3, 2026: Bengaluru-based full-stack sovereign AI Platform Sarvam AI is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure a major funding round. Industry insiders suggest the company could raise between $300 million and $350 million, potentially valuing the firm...

India’s Largest Trout Farm in Hyderabad Opens in January 2026

Hyderabad, January 3, 2026: Aquaculture is emerging as a pivotal force in the global food landscape, offering an answer to the increasing demand for high-protein, nutrient-rich food. In 2021, the global aquaculture industry was valued at USD 263.90 billion,...

GoodScore Secures $13M to Enrich Credit Health in India

October 13, 2025: GoodScore, which helps consumers manage and improve their credit health, on Monday said it raised $13 million in Series A funding. GoodScore helps you build your credit score to 750+. Our credit score is powered by...

Indian Startups Secure $166M in 16 VC Deals in Early Sept

September 56, 2025: The Indian startup ecosystem saw a slight uptick in venture capital (VC) funding during the first week of September, with the total amount raised reaching $166 million across 19 deals. While this marks an increase compared...

India’s GenAI startups surge 3.7X but face key growth hurdles

August 8, 2025: India’s GenAI startup ecosystem is accelerating at a breakneck pace in 2025, riding a 3.7X surge in new ventures over the past year. Now ranked the world’s second-largest GenAI hub with over 890 startups, India is...

Wiom Raises $40M to Double Its Broadband Footprint

June 27, 2025: Delhi-based internet infrastructure platform Wiom has raised $40 million in fresh funding to accelerate its goal of providing low-cost, accessible internet in small towns and rural areas of India.The new capital will be channeled into...

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