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Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 7th January 2026: Be Clinical Secures Seed Funding, RoadGrid Raises INR 12 Cr, Flent Bags $25 Mn & More

India’s startup ecosystem witnessed healthy funding momentum on 7th January 2026, with capital inflows spanning skincare, EV infrastructure, proptech, AI, and travel experiences. Early- and growth-stage startups such as Be Clinical, RoadGrid, Flent, Arrowhead, and Capture A Trip attracted investor interest, reflecting confidence in consumer brands, sustainable mobility, and

Capture a Trip Secures INR 75 Lakh Investment from Shark Tank India Judges

The brand plans to expand its international routes while deepening its presence in offbeat Indian destinations, further strengthening India’s youth travel ecosystem.

Be Clinical Raises INR 6 Crore in Seed Funding Led by Arjun Vaidya’s V3 Ventures; Backed by Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal of Titan Capital

Be Clinical, an evidence-led skincare brand focused on clinically effective solutions for ageing skin, has raised INR 6 crore in seed funding. The round was led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Titan Capital, founded by Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, who have doubled down on their commitment to the

This Period Care Startup Won 4 Sharks on Shark Tank India | How HealthFab Made Its Mark

Periods are routine. Discomfort should not be. That simple belief sparked the journey of HealthFab, a Bengaluru-based femtech startup that is quietly changing how Indian women experience menstruation. What began as a mission to offer better comfort and sustainability turned into a nationally recognised brand after its appearance on Shark

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 6th January 2026: FutureCure Health Raises INR 104 Cr, SkinInspired Secures $2.9 Mn, Nvidia Launches Rubin & More

India’s startup ecosystem continued to show steady funding activity on 6th January 2026, with investments flowing across healthcare, consumer brands, and sustainability-driven initiatives. Healthcare technology firm FutureCure Health led the day by raising INR 104 crore to scale its super-speciality diagnostics and treatment network. Dermaceutical skincare brand SkinInspired secured

Cars24 Acquires CarInfo to Simplify Vehicle Ownership Services

Used-car marketplace Cars24 has taken a major step to broaden its services with the acquisition of CarInfo, a vehicle information and management platform. The deal was announced in early January 2026 and marks Cars24’s second big purchase in under a year. The exact financial terms have not been officially

The Sustainability Mafia (SusMafia) Receives INR 2 crore CSR Funding From Zerodha to Strengthen India’s Climate Talent and Startup Ecosystem

The Sustainability Mafia (SusMafia), a non-profit organisation working at the intersection of climate education, early-stage incubation, and ecosystem building, has received an INR 2 crore CSR funding from Zerodha to strengthen India’s climate talent and startup ecosystem. The funding will support SusMafia’s efforts to build a skilled, climate-aware

Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath Reveals Why India’s Biggest Broker Cannot Grow Beyond a Limit

India’s largest stockbroker Zerodha operates under a structural growth limit set by the market regulator, according to its founder and CEO Nithin Kamath. In a recent LinkedIn post, Kamath explained why broking is unlike most other businesses and why even market leaders cannot grow endlessly, regardless of demand. Kamath

Trent Shares Fall Over 8% After Q3 Revenue Grows 17% but Misses Market Expectations

Indian retail company Trent Ltd. saw its share price fall sharply on Tuesday after reporting its latest quarterly update. The stock dropped by around 8.3% in early trading, even though the company delivered a 17% year-on-year rise in standalone revenue for the three months ended 31 December 2025. The

Reliance Share Price Crashes for Second Day: Venezuela Crisis, Oil Reports and Market Sell-Off

Shares of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) fell sharply on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, as investor sentiment turned cautious amid global oil market uncertainty and confusing reports around the company’s crude oil supplies. The stock suffered one of its worst single-day declines in recent months, dragging down broader Indian market

Proost Beer Achieves 115 Crore Revenue in FY25 & Turns EBITDA-Breakeven: A Breakthrough Year for Proost

Grano69 Beverages, the company behind the rapidly growing beer brand Proost, has announced a major milestone for FY25, crossing 115 crores in revenue and achieving EBITDA breakeven. This marks an exceptional 174% growth over last year’s revenue of 42 crore and a sharp rise in volumes from ~2.5

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 5th January 2026: Kayess Square Raises INR 10 Cr, Mylapay Secures $1 Mn, Air India Leadership Review & More

India’s startup and business ecosystem saw a mix of funding momentum and major corporate developments on 5th January 2026. Early-stage investments continued across advisory and fintech infrastructure, with Kayess Square raising INR 10 crore in a Pre-Series A round and payment startup Mylapay securing $1 million ahead of its

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 2nd January 2026: FreshToHome Raises INR 75 Cr, Arya.ag Secures INR 725 Cr, Adani Rolls Out Public Bond & More

India’s startup and business ecosystem kicked off the new year with notable funding activity and key corporate developments on 2nd January 2026. The day saw fresh capital flowing into the agri and food-tech sectors, with FreshToHome planning a debt raise to strengthen operations and Arya.ag closing a large

Daily Indian Business & Startup News – 31st December 2025: Zomato and Swiggy Boost Gig Worker Payouts, India Becomes Fourth-Largest Economy, Vodafone Idea Gets AGR Relief

India’s business landscape saw significant developments on 31st December 2025, spanning technology, economy, and telecom sectors. Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy boosted payouts for gig workers ahead of New Year’s Eve to ensure smooth operations amid a nationwide strike call. In a historic economic milestone, India overtook

Jubilant FoodWorks Sells Entire 31.66% Stake in Hashtag Loyalty to Focus on Core Business

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, the company behind Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin’ Donuts in India, has agreed to sell its entire 31.66% stake in Hashtag Loyalty Private Ltd. The move marks its complete exit from the customer engagement and loyalty business it held through the associate company. The share purchase

Shark Tank India Season 5 Returns with New Judges and Campus Special: Release Date and Viewing Details

Shark Tank India, the hugely popular business reality show, is all set to return with its fifth season early next year. Known for giving Indian entrepreneurs a platform to pitch ideas to heavyweight investors, the show promises more drama, fresh business ideas and a bigger stage for founders this time.

India Overtakes Japan to Become the World’s Fourth-Largest Economy

India has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic journey. The development reflects India’s strong growth momentum at a time when several major economies are facing slower expansion and higher inflation pressures. Recent global economic assessments and

India Imposes Three-Year Tariff on Select Steel Imports to Curb Cheap Chinese Shipments

India has announced a new three-year import tariff on certain steel products to protect local manufacturers from a flood of cheap imports, particularly from China. This move was formally published in the government’s official gazette on 30 December 2025 and takes effect immediately. The tariff is set as a

Mamaearth Co-founder Ghazal Alagh Shares 12 Hard-Won Leadership Lessons from 2025 Ahead of 2026

Entrepreneur and Mamaearth Co-founder Ghazal Alagh has shared a reflective and practical post on LinkedIn, outlining 12 leadership lessons she is carrying from 2025 into 2026. The post offers insights drawn from a year she describes as one of “massive shifts” in business, markets, and personal thinking around growth. Alagh,

Daily Indian Startup News & Key Business Moves – 30th December 2025: TCS Reinvents for an AI-Led Future, Meta Eyes Chinese AI Startup Manus & More

India’s technology and global AI landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with major enterprises and Big Tech firms making decisive strategic moves. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is recalibrating its long-term strategy to fully embrace an AI-led future, shifting focus from experimental pilots to scalable, ROI-driven AI deployments

Daily Indian Startup News & Key Business Moves – 29th December 2025: Titan Enters Lab-Grown Diamonds, Arvind Fashions Buys Out Flipkart Stake, Varun Alagh Ups Honasa Holding & More

India’s startup and corporate landscape witnessed several strategic developments today, spanning jewellery, fashion, and consumer brands. Tata-backed Titan made a notable entry into the lab-grown diamond segment with the launch of its new brand beYon, signaling a shift towards sustainable luxury for younger consumers. In the fashion space, Arvind

Varun Alagh Boosts Stake in Honasa Consumer with ₹50 Crore Block Deal

Varun Alagh, co-founder and promoter of Honasa Consumer Ltd, the parent company of Mamaearth and other personal care brands, has significantly increased his shareholding in the firm. This move, executed through a block deal on 29 December 2025, is seen as a strong vote of confidence in the company’s

Tata-Backed Titan Enters Lab-Grown Diamond Market With New Brand ‘beYon’

Tata Group-backed Titan Company has officially entered the lab-grown diamond jewellery market with the launch of a new brand, beYon, marking a major strategic expansion for India’s largest jewellery retailer. The move reflects changing consumer preferences towards more affordable, sustainable and design-led jewellery. Titan’s first exclusive beYon store

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 26th December 2025: Zepto’s ₹11,000 Cr IPO Move, Gig Workers’ Nationwide Strike, Titan’s Lab-Grown Diamond Bet & More

India’s business and startup ecosystem saw major developments on December 26, 2025, spanning quick commerce, gig economy unrest, and strategic corporate expansion. Zepto moved a step closer to public markets by approving a ₹11,000 crore fundraise ahead of its confidential IPO filing, signaling strong ambitions for scale. Meanwhile,