New Delhi [India], November 4: From building SEPA and HVPS+ systems across Europe to modernising the UK’s Faster Payments infrastructure, Manish Baranwal represents India’s growing influence in global fintech innovation and leadership. Q1: Manish, your fintech journey spans continents and core infrastructure. What first sparked your path into
Plans to Raise ₹1,000 Crore via Fresh Issue and ₹1,000 Crore through Offer for Sale Shadowfax Technologies Limited (“Shadowfax” or “the Company”), a technology-driven third-party logistics (3PL) company, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP-I) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise up
Receives Additional $3 Million Grant under GCF’s BEACON INDIA Programme to Support Early-Stage Climate Ventures Tata Capital Limited (TCL), the flagship financial services arm of the Tata Group, has announced its partnership with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under the newly approved BEACON INDIA Programme, aimed at supporting early-stage
In a move set to accelerate growth and innovation in India’s $380 billion logistics industry, the Poonawalla Group, led by Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla, along with their associate partners, has announced a strategic investment in Macron Group, a diversified enterprise specialising in integrated supply chain solutions, record management, and
India’s startup ecosystem wrapped up October with major funding and IPO action. Fintech major Snapmint led the day with a $125 Mn Series B, followed by Pluro Fertility, Goyaz, and Jupiter securing growth capital. Meanwhile, PhysicsWallah announced plans for a INR 3,820 Cr IPO, and Lenskart raised INR
Under the leadership of Adesh Kumar Tyagi, Tryfacta Inc., a US-based AI-driven staffing and technology solutions firm, is preparing to file draft papers for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) aimed at raising between $100 and $150 million on the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) exchange. The filing is expected
Pluro is redefining fertility care by partnering with top IVF specialists to offer a world-class, tech-driven “couple-first” experience. Pluro Fertility and IVF, a healthcare partnership platform, has raised ₹125 crore in a Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, valuing the company at ₹1,000 crore. The funding
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed another dynamic day filled with major funding announcements, tech partnerships, and strategic rebrands. From mobility and fintech to biotech and AI, several startups secured significant capital to scale innovation and expand market reach. On the technology front, Google’s collaboration with Reliance Jio aims to
Affirma Capital, in partnership with 360 ONE Asset and others, has announced an investment of up to $56 million in RMSI Limited, a leading engineering and geospatial services company. The transaction, led by Affirma Capital, marks the first investment from its India-focused fund, Agastya Capital India Growth Fund, undertaken in
* Drip Capital’s total debt funding raised to date exceeds $500 million, supported by global partners including Barclays, World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), and East West Bank * The latest round of funding, led by Toronto-Dominion Bank, strengthens Drip Capital’s global platform for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs)
Capital Small Finance Bank's Q2FY26 Gross Advances rise 17.7% Y-o-Y to ₹7,907 crore; Deposits up 19.8% Y-o-Y to ₹9,317 crore; Profit After Tax at ₹35 crore.
PointAI (previously known as Try ND Buy), a leading deep-tech company specialising in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Vision, has raised INR 47 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Yali Capital, Lip-Bu Tan (Chairman, Walden International), and Tremis Capital. The company recently underwent a strategic rebrand from
Vijya Fintech, the parent company of flagship wealth-tech platform MIDASX, has announced the successful closure of its INR 12 crore Seed Round, marking a major milestone in its mission to build India’s first open-architecture, AI-driven B2B2C multi-asset marketplace. With this round, the company’s total funding has reached INR
India’s startup ecosystem remained vibrant on 29th October 2025, witnessing a diverse set of fundraises across AI, fintech, agritech, and consumer brands. From Mem0’s $24 million round in the AI infrastructure space to Fambo’s Series A boost in agrifood supply, the day highlighted strong investor confidence in
* Fambo raises INR 21.55 Cr Series A from AgriSURE Fund (Managed by its Investment Manager NABVENTURES Limited) and EV2 Ventures * Funding to drive expansion, product innovation, team growth, and technology upgrades * Serves 1,000+ restaurants and cloud kitchens, including McDonald’s, Burger King, Burger Singh, and Barbeque Nation Noida-based
Amazon has announced it will cut about 14,000 corporate roles globally, in a restructuring the company says is designed to simplify operations and redirect resources toward priority areas such as artificial intelligence (AI). The move was confirmed in an internal message shared by Amazon executives and in company statements
Indian eyewear retailer Lenskart has secured an investment of INR 100 crore from SBI Mutual Fund in a pre-IPO transaction. The investment comes via SBI’s Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), namely the SBI Optimal Equity Fund and SBI Emergent Fund. Transaction specifics * The INR 100 crore investment was made at
Imagine Marketing Limited, the parent company of consumer electronics brand boAt, has filed its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP-I) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The filing marks a key step towards its proposed INR 1,500 crore initial public offering (IPO). The proposed issue includes
Kickstarting in Bengaluru, Snitch eyes Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad next, with a pan-India rollout planned by 2026.
Investment led by Fireside Ventures to drive product innovation and expansion across emerging consumption hubs In a bid to capture the vast potential of India’s confectionery market, long dominated by multinational giants and unorganised regional players, Raje Suneet Jain, a seasoned sales and marketing professional, and Prashant Manral, an
* Funds raised will be used for future growth, marketing & supporting the acquisition of Teleport * SMV recently acquired Kunal Shah-backed Teleport to grow its operations in South India * The fund raise also comes on the back of critical milestones achieved by the company, with a 4X growth in revenues and
India’s startup scene stayed active on 28th October 2025, with fresh funding across fintech, AI, and edtech. Optimo Capital led the day’s deals, followed by Smallest.ai and Cybrilla. Meanwhile, OpenAI announced free ChatGPT Go access for Indian users, and Amazon revealed plans for major corporate layoffs. Daily
Full-stack enterprise Voice AI platform Smallest.ai has announced the closure of an $8 million seed funding round led by Sierra Ventures, with participation from 3one4 Capital and Better Capital. The fresh capital will fuel global expansion across North America and India, accelerate product innovation, and strengthen enterprise adoption in
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed notable activity on 27th October 2025, with fresh funding rounds across diverse sectors including fashion, clean energy, and nutrition. Banana Club, HYDGEN, and Neulife secured new capital to drive their respective growth and expansion plans. Meanwhile, the business landscape saw two major corporate developments — Lenskart