Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold loan NBFC, has raised USD 600 million from the international bond market through an External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) issuance. The funds will be deployed for lending activities, enabling Muthoot Finance to provide additional credit to customers across India. The issuance attracted strong global participation,
Easy Home Finance Limited (“Easy”), a leading tech native housing finance company in India, has availed long-term financing through NCD issuance with Franklin Templeton Alternative Investments Fund, India (Franklin Templeton AIF). This marks a significant step forward in Easy’s mission to accelerate access to affordable housing finance for underserved
India’s startup and corporate ecosystem witnessed a dynamic mix of funding activity, strategic investments, and market-shaping developments on 12th September 2025. From D2C brands and EV battery circularity startups securing fresh capital to IFC’s major bet on India’s electric bus expansion, the day also saw Infosys announcing
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Zupee is laying off 170 employees following India’s ban on real-money online games. The startup will provide financial and health support to affected staff while shifting focus to social games, ad-supported content, and subscriptions. This move mirrors wider industry changes due to new regulations.
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The association marks a defining moment for Indian esports, with Tesla Model Y cars set to be showcased at the grand finals of the country’s most-watched esports event from September 12 to 14.
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India’s startup ecosystem and business landscape saw a mix of big-ticket funding, strategic expansions, and market-moving developments on September 11, 2025. From Eruditus securing $150 million through refinancing to Snap-E Cabs raising $25 million in a bridge round, the day highlighted continued investor interest across edtech, EV mobility, and
Apple, led by CEO Tim Cook, has launched the iPhone 17 series in India, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the slim iPhone Air. This release not only brings new technology to users but also highlights Apple’s growing focus on local manufacturing and
Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation, briefly overtook Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person on 10 September 2025. This shift came after a sharp rise in Oracle’s stock price, driven by major AI cloud computing deals. Ellison’s net worth reached an estimated $393 billion, surpassing
Meesho’s annual Mega Blockbuster Sale begins on September 19, marking the start of the festive season shopping. Sellers are expanding capacity, and brands on Meesho Mall are introducing festive collections. The platform is adding AI tools for discovery and live commerce formats.
SIG Tattva, the corporate venture capital arm of Somany Impresa Group (promoter group of AGI Greenpac Limited – BSE: 500187 and Hindware Home Innovation Limited – BSE: 542905), announced an investment of INR 3.5 crore in Crion Technologies, a pioneering company developing advanced digital solutions in IoT, AI, AR/VR, and
Speciality biotech startup BacAlt Biosciences raises INR 18 Crore in funding round led by Avaana Capital to scale high-performance biopolymers for mass-market applications.
India’s startup and business ecosystem witnessed notable activity on 10th September 2025, with multiple funding deals across D2C skincare, UAV technology, healthcare talent mobility, legal-tech, and HR tech. Alongside, key market updates included Adani Power’s stock surge on new project and stock split news, Urban Company’s IPO
The acquisition comes a year after a series of robust sports technology and content additions to Minute Media’s portfolio, culminating with a 360-degree solution for rightsholders, leagues, teams, publishers, and marketers.
Sanjay Dutt’s award-winning premium Scotch whisky, 'The Glenwalk,' is disrupting the Indian spirits market with stellar sales of over 1 million bottles nationwide in a short span of four months (April ‘25- August ‘25). This achievement marks a 5x growth in sales, a significant jump from over
India’s startup and business ecosystem remained vibrant on 9th September 2025, with key funding rounds, strategic investments, and major business updates shaping the market. From startups like TraqCheck, Prowrrap, and IndiGrid securing funding, to ElevenLabs offering employee liquidity and Misfits expanding production, the day witnessed significant activity across sectors.
India’s startup and business ecosystem witnessed a dynamic mix of funding activity, strategic investments, and market launches on 8th September 2025. From Flipspaces securing a major growth round to Venture Catalysts expanding its leadership capital, and from Adani Group’s massive $60 billion commitment to the power sector to
PEP Brands, parent of mCaffeine and HYPHEN, has named Shashwat Jain as its Chief Commercial Officer. He will drive profitability, P&L performance and cost optimisation. Jain, with over a decade of experience in analytics, consumer tech and gaming, joined Pep in 2024.
Misfits, India's pioneering prebiotic soda brand, today announced the successful completion of its seed funding round, raising an undisclosed amount from a consortium of prominent investors. The round was led by Nu Ventures, seasoned angel investor Subba Rao Telidevara, Turiya Advisory Services’ Managing Bijoy Daga, and renowned corporate
Round backed by public‑market veterans, corporates and Bollywood family offices; capital earmarked for leadership hires, AI‑driven tools and deeper presence across India.
5th September saw key moves in India’s startup and business space. L Catterton marked the first close of its $200M India fund, while Dectrocel raised ₹4 Cr for its AI diagnostics platform. Delhivery granted ESOPs worth ₹20.6 Cr, Motilal Oswal turned bullish on Swiggy and Eternal, CRED launched
The Indian startup ecosystem on 4th September 2025 saw a diverse mix of venture funding, strategic acquisitions, and regulatory updates. From FirstClub’s $23 million Series A round to Colive’s $20 million infusion led by Bain Capital, investors continued backing high-growth sectors across lifestyle, healthtech, and cleantech. Meanwhile, Amazon