Aavishkaar Group has launched ‘OneAavishkaar’, a platform to scale emerging venture funds, and partnered with Jamwant Ventures to introduce India’s first veteran-led defence and deep-tech fund with a ₹500 crore corpus aimed at boosting indigenous innovation and self-reliance.
India’s startup ecosystem saw notable activity on 8th October 2025, with funding in logistics tech, FMCG, clean tech, healthtech, and e-mobility. Key rounds included Stackbox raising $2.63 million, Meolaa securing $6 million, and Membrane Group obtaining $50 million. In corporate news, TCS canceled its Q2 FY26 press conference
Garuda Aerospace, one of India’s leading drone manufacturers, announced that its brand ambassador and investor, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has successfully completed his drone pilot training at the company’s DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) in Chennai. The achievement marks a new milestone in Dhoni’s association with the
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed a dynamic day of funding activity on 7th October 2025, with emerging ventures across clean energy, AI, healthcare, and EV marketplaces securing early and growth-stage investments. From Intangles’ $30 million Series B round led by Avataar Venture Partners to Wakefit’s SEBI approval for its
Wakefit Innovations secures SEBI approval for its ₹468 crore IPO. The company plans to use the funds to expand stores, boost marketing, and strengthen its presence in India’s growing home and sleep solutions market.
India’s startup and business ecosystem witnessed several significant developments on 6th October 2025. From major funding deals to strategic business moves, here’s a quick roundup of the top stories shaping the market today. Highlights include JSW One Platforms securing INR 575 crore to expand its B2B e-commerce operations,
JSW One Platforms Ltd., India’s leading tech-first B2B e-commerce marketplace, today announced the successful closure of its latest funding round, raising INR 575 crore. The round, initiated in May 2025, witnessed participation from marquee investors including the State Bank of India (SBI), Principal Asset Management, One-Up, International Conveyors Ltd.
Mumbai-based fintech firm Raise Financial Services, the parent company of stock trading platform Dhan, has officially entered the unicorn club following a Series B funding round of $120 million. The investment was led by Hornbill Capital and included participation from MUFG, BEENEXT, and notable investors such as Ramesh Damani, DSP
In a recent viral LinkedIn post, Arjun Vaidya, co-founder of V3 Ventures and former founder of Dr. Vaidya's, highlighted a growing trend in the automotive industry: the software-as-a-service (SaaS) approach to car features. Vaidya shared how he came across a YouTube review of the new Mercedes electric sedan.
Goldman Sachs has sold over 1 crore shares of Eternal Limited, the parent company of Zomato, in a block deal valued at INR 355.32 crore. The shares were sold at INR 329 each, matching the closing price from the previous Wednesday. BofA Securities Europe SA acquired the entire stake,
L’Oréal India posted a 23% jump in profit to ₹597 crore for FY25, even as sales grew modestly amid increasing competition from digital-first beauty brands. The company plans to double its India business and boost local manufacturing in the coming years.
Lenskart has received SEBI’s approval to launch its IPO, planning to raise ₹2,150 crore through a fresh issue of shares. The eyewear retailer aims for a November 2025 listing as it expands its store network, boosts technology, and strengthens its presence in the Indian eyewear market.
India’s business and startup ecosystem witnessed notable developments on 3rd October 2025. Luxury watch retailer Art of Time secured fresh capital to expand its presence, while IOC GPS Renewables raised significant debt funding to accelerate its clean energy projects. On the corporate front, Zomato’s parent Eternal rolled out
In a landmark shift in India’s entertainment and wealth scene, Shah Rukh Khan has officially entered the billionaire club, becoming the richest actor ever recorded in the Hurun India Rich List 2025. Meanwhile, in the broader Indian context, Mukesh Ambani has reclaimed the top spot as the country’s
Actress and Entrepreneur Mouni Roy has been announced as the brand ambassador of Ivana Jewels, one of India’s fastest-growing lab-grown diamond jewellery brands. To mark this association, the brand has launched its first television commercial, featuring the actress. The campaign carries the message - “See it. Wear it. Believe
Perplexity AI’s Chennai-born founder makes his debut on the Hurun India Rich List 2025 and becomes India’s youngest billionaire with a ₹21,190 crore net worth.
Zomato’s parent company, Eternal Ltd., has approved a fresh grant of employee stock options (ESOPs) worth approximately INR 211 crore, covering 64.13 lakh equity shares. The allotment aims to reward and retain key talent amid a competitive market. Details of the ESOP Allotment The Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Simpl, a Bengaluru-based Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) fintech startup, has laid off approximately 100 employees following regulatory actions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This move is part of a broader restructuring effort after the company was directed to halt its payment operations. RBI Orders Simpl to Cease
Elon Musk has made history again. The Tesla and SpaceX chief has become the first person in the world to cross a net worth of $500 billion, as reported by Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires Index on 1 October 2025. The milestone cements Musk’s place as the richest individual on the
India’s startup and business ecosystem saw notable moves on 1st October 2025. GrowXCD Finance raised INR 200 crore for SME financing, Mishmash Naturals secured INR 2.4 crore in pre-seed funding, LG Electronics India prepares for its INR 11,600 crore IPO, Zomato and Swiggy launched food health scores,
In a major agreement announced on 30 September 2025, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has struck a deal with the Trump administration to lower the cost of prescription drugs sold to Medicaid, the U.S. government health programme for low-income Americans. Under the deal, Pfizer will match what is known as “most-favoured
India’s startup ecosystem continues to witness robust investor interest as funding rounds, leadership changes, and IPOs shape the market. This roundup highlights key developments from 30th September 2025, including enterprise messaging platform Fyno raising $4 million in a seed round, fintech startup Ignosis securing $4 million in pre-Series A,
Capillary Technologies, a Bengaluru-based SaaS company known for its AI-driven customer loyalty and engagement solutions, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO). This move allows the company to issue fresh equity and enable existing investors to partially exit
In a surprise announcement on 25 September, U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration will slap a 100% tariff on branded and patented medicines imported into the United States from 1 October. He made it clear that only drug makers already building plants on U.S. soil would escape