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Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 29th September 2025: Petpooja Raises $15.5 Mn, Kapiva Secures $60 Mn, YouTube Premium Lite Launch & Tata Motors CEO Appointment

India’s startup ecosystem continues to see strong investor interest as funding rounds, corporate developments, and product launches shape the market. Today’s roundup covers major funding announcements from Petpooja, Hocco, Kapiva, and Plazza, along with emerging AI and mobility startups. Additionally, YouTube has launched its Premium Lite plan in

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From Boardrooms to Earbuds: How Leaders Can Build Influence Through Podcasts

This article has been contributed by Puneet Gulati, Founder & Promoter at Tecsox In today's fast-moving digital world, leadership persuasion is no longer done only in boardrooms, with annual reports, and slick keynote speeches. The science behind how leaders relate to people has changed and has found one

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From INR 14 Trillion to INR 34 Trillion: Can India’s Tourism Boom Reshape the Economy?

This article has been contributed by Heniel Rupaarelia, Founder, Managing Director at ETrav Tech Ltd India is awakening to an unprecedented surge in tourism. Once viewed as a minor contributor to GDP, it has now taken a centrestage, and is expected to double its economic impact from INR 14 trillion

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The Future of GCCs in India: From Back Offices to Innovation Powerhouses

This article has been contributed by Ankur Mehta, Chief of Staff, Stylework For decades, India’s Global Capability Centers have been known as cost-effective back offices, handling processes, running operations, and delivering efficiency to global multinationals. But that picture is rapidly changing. Today, India’s GCCs have transformed into strategic

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Why Podcasts Are the New Boardrooms for Leaders

This article has been contributed by Keshav Maheshwari, Managing Director of ALLEN Career Institute Overseas There was a time when leadership communication happened strictly behind closed doors. Boardrooms, annual town halls, maybe a keynote at a business conference and these were often the only platforms or opportunities where leaders addressed

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How AI Is Transforming Packaging in Pharmaceutical Industry

This article has been contributed by Deepak Kumar Aggarwal, Senior Manager at PwC. When we pick a colorful blister pack or Vial to take our dose of medicine we think of the meticulously manufactured, packed product tested by qualified clinicians behind it. Well, this is true, but a complex well-orchestrated

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AI-Powered Document Generation and Formatting Tools

With the advancement of AI-documented generation and formatting tools, the creation, editing, and formatting process of documents becomes easy for users. These viable models have made a full draft, report, or an entire email out of mere notes or ideas. It gives the user a style or tone that shows

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Top Most Influential People in AI : Driving the Future of Technology

In this era, Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a tech buzzword anymore. AI has also become a crucial part of our lives. From the apps on our phones, AI has integrated into our routines almost without us noticing. In healthcare, it’s spotting diseases faster than doctors. In classrooms, it’

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How Affordable Gear and Knowledge Can Empower the Next Generation of Visual Storytellers in India

This article has been contributed by Archisman Misra, Founder and CEO of StudioBackdrops.com.  Visual Storytelling is the new point of attraction for content today. It is a method to engage and retain the audience for a longer time. It is the way of telling stories with images, videos, and

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Can Structural Designers Drive Growth Amid Escalating Real Estate Costs?

This article has been contributed by Ajay Gupta, Principal Consultant & Founder Perceptive Ideas Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd. The escalating real estate costs are a multidimensional problem stemming from market dynamics, raw material prices, energy cost volatility, labour costs and design layout. They inadvertently affect developers’ profit margins as well

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Navratri’s Spirit - How the Festival Reflects Feminine Strength and Why Women Founders Should Embrace Their Unique Energy to Transform Industries

This article has been contributed by Dr Malini Saba,  founder of the Saba Group and Saba Family Foundation Navratri isn’t just a festival we wait for because of the music, lights, colours and devotion; it’s messy, alive and joyful in its unpredictability, and it carries something deeper. Those

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Luxury Housing Boom: Can Premium Projects Sustain India’s Real Estate Momentum?

This article has been contributed by Rahul Rajendran, Vice President, WSB Real Estate Partners  India’s premium and luxury housing has experienced a remarkable surge in the past few years. According to a recent industry report, nearly 50 ultra luxury homes with a ticket size of INR 100cr+ have been

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Physics Wallah Franchise: Cost, Requirements, Profit & Application Process (A Complete Guide)

Physics Wallah, most popularly known as PW, has become a familiar name in India’s EdTech domain. It all started in 2016 as a YouTube channel by Alakh Pandey, sharing physics lessons, and has today grown into a unicorn company. These days, millions of students now rely on PW for

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The Evolution of Destination Management: How India’s Travel Industry is Adapting to Bespoke Experiences

This article has been contributed by Louis D'Souza, Managing Partner at Tamarind Global India's travel market is in the midst of a dramatic transformation, moving from traditional tour packages to highly personalized, experience-based travel. This transformation has been driven by a new generation of tech-savvy, adventurous

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Millennials, GenZ, and the New Indian Traveller: What's Driving the Next Wave of Medical Tourism?

This article has been contributed by Mr. Rajeev Taneja, Founder and CEO, GlobalCare Health  If you think medical tourism is just about saving money on surgeries abroad, think again. India’s medical tourism industry is racing toward USD 142.7 billion by 2032, but what’s fueling this rapid growth

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Building India’s Future: How Civil Engineers are Shaping Businesses Beyond Construction

This article has been contributed by Mr. Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, Brawn Globus Civil engineering has long been seen as the backbone of physical infrastructure. Roads, bridges, buildings, and dams have historically defined the profession. But in today’s dynamic business environment, civil engineers are playing a far greater role

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How Indian Businesses Can Build Market Strategies Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

This article has been contributed by Mr. Ankit Chadha, Managing Director, TRC Consulting. A global talent pool, access to broader markets and supply chains, and an endless array of opportunities for innovation characterise globalisation. However, every order comes with a disorder. While participation in global markets and the internationalisation of

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Why Mega Hotel Developments Are Changing the Way Cities Compete for Global Tourists

This article has been contributed by Hadi Pirzada, Complex Director of Sales and Marketing at AL Habtoor As mega hotel developments continue to grow, so does their impact on which cities will market what elements of the tourism sector. With luxurious, high-end properties dominating the travel landscape, hotels have begun

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The Future of Affordable Intercity Mobility in India

This article has been contributed by The Mr Prashant Kumar, Co-founder of Zingbus India's travel landscape is experiencing a notable transformation, as the appetite for intercity travel is swiftly outpacing the antiquated supply-driven infrastructure. This shift in logistics is paving the way for intercity bus services to become

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How to Ensure Compliance and Promote a Safe Workplace Culture at Scale

This article has been contributed by Neha Mishra, Senior VP- Human Resources, Homesfy.in  Success in today's workplace is more than productivity and profit; it is about safety, trust, and inclusivity. As organisations grow geographically and embrace hybrid models, creating culturally safe workplaces is no longer optional — it

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Who is Tanya Mittal? Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Content Creator, and Spiritual Storyteller

Tanya Mittal, currently starring on Bigg Boss 19, and is stealing the limelight, making headlines. While her remarks on the show range from luxurious lifestyle claims to quirky personal narratives, she has kept social media buzzing. There’s another side to her story that deserves attention. Tanya is an entrepreneur,

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Best AI Shopping Assistants: Your Ultimate Guide to Effortless Buying

AI shopping assistants make buying easy and fast. They will sift through massive catalogs, source deals, and recommend products according to your taste and budget. Be it through voice or chat, they answer queries, compare items, and expedite checkout. Using real-time data, these tools monitor price drop alerts and discounts,

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Practical Ways to Use Automation and Visualization for Small  Business

This article has been contributed by Krishna Jayesh Gandhi, CEO of Exponential Insight 8 LLP Small businesses form the backbone of most economies. In India and many other  countries, more than 90% of enterprises fall under the micro, small, or medium  category. They provide employment, nurture innovation, and play a

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$100 Billion by 2032: Can India Really Become the World’s Semiconductor Hub?

This article has been contributed by Ravindra Prabhakar, CEO, Orbit & Skyline India’s semiconductor story has captured global attention. With projections placing the domestic semiconductor market at nearly $100 billion by 2032, the narrative is compelling: a nation of 1.4 billion people, hungry for digital transformation, becoming a