Marking a significant step in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence, Coratia Technologies, an Odisha-based startup, has signed a contract worth INR 66 Cr (approx. USD 7.5 million) with the Indian Navy. The deep-tech robotics startup will supply and maintain its indigenously developed Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs)
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BLYP, the hyper-local valet and smart parking platform, is proud to announce Rannvijay Singha as its official brand ambassador. Known for his charismatic persona, fearless attitude, and deep connection with the youth of India, Rannvijay perfectly embodies the spirit of BLYP, a brand built on trust, reliability, and smarter choice.
India’s startup and business ecosystem on 17th September 2025 witnessed notable funding activity across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and gaming, alongside major corporate developments. Key highlights include EvoluteIQ’s $53 million Series B led by Baird Capital, FinBox raising $40 million in a WestBridge-led round, and Urban Company’s
The fintech giant has revived its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) product, Paytm Postpaid, as a credit line on UPI more than a year after it was put on hold. Paytm Postpaid, which was introduced in collaboration with Suryodaya Small Finance Bank, would allow consumers to obtain immediate short-term credit through the "
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Between September 11 and 12, some registered merchants and users cheated the publicly traded fintech business MobiKwik out of INR 40 Cr. The business alleged in an exchange filing that certain users and merchants from a few Haryana regions conspired to obtain an "unfair monetary advantage" by stealing
Rising medical bills have become a worry for many Indian families, with treatment costs often stretching beyond savings. A sudden hospitalisation or surgery can arrive without warning, leaving households struggling to arrange money at short notice. A loan for medical expenses offers a practical way to handle such situations, giving
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Groww, an online investing platform, has submitted a revised draft prospectus for an IPO of INR 6,000–7,000 crore to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The transaction would consist of an offer for sale (OFS) of 574 million shares valued at about INR 5,000–
On September 15, Ford Motor Company declared that it would lay off up to 1,000 workers at its Cologne, Germany, electric vehicle production. According to the firm, the decision was made because battery-powered car sales are falling short of projections. According to an AP story, the automaker clarified that
One of the major companies in the airport services industry, Dreamfolks Services Limited, has announced a big operational shift that will likely have a big effect on its operations. With effect from September 16, 2025, the corporation has stopped providing its customers with domestic airport lounge services. Dreamfolks Services claimed
PlaySuper, a gaming commerce platform that embeds real-world rewards directly into games, has raised $1 million in seed funding to expand its rewards-as-a-service model across India and Southeast Asia. The round was led by Singapore-based gaming VC Chimera, with participation from Audacity VC, IAN Capital Fund, and Dhruv Vohra, Meta’
Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewelry brand redefining sustainable luxury in India, today announced the completion of its $5.5 million fundraise, the largest ever seed round raised by a jewelry startup in the country to date. The round was led by Blume Ventures and Spring Marketing Capital, with participation
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Nithin Kamath, Founder and CEO of Zerodha, recently shared insights on LinkedIn about what makes the brokerage firm stand out, why it remains profitable, and why it has avoided the public markets. His remarks were in response to a Reddit user questioning Zerodha’s approach. Zerodha’s Success Built Over
India’s startup and business ecosystem on 16th September 2025 was abuzz with significant developments across healthtech, fintech, consumer electronics, and enterprise IT. From PharmEasy’s INR 1,700 crore debt raise to Nothing’s $200 million Series C, and Mukesh Ambani’s plans to take Reliance Retail public, the
Fiverr is in startup mode again, and it has let go of 250 of its employees for AI and...
According to reports, the government is eager to introduce satellite communication (satcom) services by January 2026. The Digital Communication Commission (DCC, formerly known as the telecom commission), the highest decision-making body of the telecom department (DoT), is scheduled to meet shortly to discuss the country's satcom rollout, according
On September 15, the fintech company CRED, based in Bengaluru, announced Sovereign, an exclusive society for India's elite, which includes a custom 18-karat gold credit card with guilloché engraving. The CRED-IndusInd Bank RuPay Credit Card was also introduced by the corporation. With CRED Scan and Pay, this lifestyle-focused
It's Noel Tata vs The Trustees of Tata Trusts as they both debate whether N. Chandrasekaran will continue to be the chairman after his retirement age of 65. What is the end conclusion?
Due to a "client" funding crisis and difficulties in attaining the proper product-market fit (PMF), EV ride-hailing startup MyPickup has ceased operations. MyPickup's founder, Abhijeet Jagtap, announced the news on LinkedIn. He said that during "non-peak times", the startup was having trouble achieving PMF.