UGRO Capital has appointed Anuj Pandey as its new CEO. A founding team member and former Chief Risk Officer, Pandey will now lead UGRO’s MSME lending operations across India. The move comes as the company crosses ₹12,000 crore AUM, acquires Profectus Capital, and completes a large capital raise.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched ‘NUWA by Mine Diamonds’, a new diamond jewellery line with modern, abstract designs. The campaign features Kareena Kapoor Khan and focuses on bold self-expression. Available across 250+ showrooms, each piece is certified and crafted at their Mumbai design studio.
Arbour Investments has committed ₹105 crore to ELV Projects’ two residential developments in Whitefield, Bengaluru, marking its southern India debut. The first ₹20 crore has already been disbursed. The projects span over 11 lakh sq. ft. and include 596 homes.
INDIA, Bengaluru, 24 June 2025: In a significant step towards bridging the credit gap for India’s emerging businesses, RazorpayX, the business banking platform of Razorpay, today announced the launch of RazorpayX Corporate Cards in a strategic partnership with Mastercard, RBL Bank, and YES Bank. The cards are built for
Google just introduced AI Mode, its most potent search function to date, to Indian users. This experimental tool, which will be available in English through Search Labs starting from 24 June, is reportedly meant for individuals who want better responses to more complicated questions, such as how to keep two
The game industry in India is expanding quickly, and Mark Zuckerberg's company Meta is interested in joining. The multibillion-dollar software company, in collaboration with four top venture capital funds—Bitkraft Ventures, Kalaari Capital, Lumikai Fund, and Elevation Capital—launched Meta Gaming Accelerator earlier this week, an incubator designed
For its Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (MIAL), Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) was able to obtain $1 billion in funding through a project finance framework. AAHL is the biggest private airport operator in India and a fully owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd. Adani Airport Holdings is the parent company
Due to concerns that the telecom operator would fail without executive latitude, the Centre, which already owns the largest equity in Vodafone Idea (Vi) through the conversion of previous receivables into stock, is considering a number of options to give the telco additional relief on outstanding regulatory dues of INR
Nikhil and Nithin Kamath, co-founders of Zerodha, have paid INR 250 crore to purchase a minority interest in InCred Holdings Limited, which is the parent company of InCred Financial Services Ltd (IFSL). This is in advance of InCred's anticipated first public offering later this year. IFSL is a
Swiss International University (SIU), a worldwide university renowned for its innovative vision in higher education, has received accreditation from TAG-EDUQA, the quality assurance arm of the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA). The achievement represents a major event in SIU’s ongoing effort to provide academically rich, affordable
One of India’s best captains invests in a full-stack platform enabling seamless scale for over 150 brands
Funds to Fuel Brand Building, Product Innovation, and Strategic Hiring as Skippi Targets ₹100 Cr Valuation
Backed by Riverwalk, Incubate, and All In Capital, the Surat-based B2B manufacturing startup is organizing India’s $40B MMF supply chain for the modern retail era
Here’s a quick roundup of the key startup fundings in India on 23rd June 2025. From biotech to co-living and EV infrastructure, startups across sectors attracted strong investor interest. Daily Indian Startup Funding Digest (23 June 2025) Startup Sector Funding Amount Stage Key Investors Location Truliv Co-living Undisclosed (Strategic)
Kazam, India’s fastest-scaling EV energy-tech company, has raised $6.2 million in Series B funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and existing investors Vertex Ventures SEA & India and Avaana Capital Advisors. The investment will fuel Kazam’s expansion across markets with its energy transition tools to accelerate
According to reports, Apple is thinking about putting in a bid to acquire Perplexity, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup. The Cupertino-based tech conglomerate has reportedly talked internally about the potential move to support its internal development of AI models and services. The possible transfer coincides with multiple delays in the
Ola, Uber, and Rapido are among the ride-hailing companies that will present a new set of arguments to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) regarding the controversial topic of whether the goods and services tax (GST) applies to services provided using the software as a service (SaaS)
New Delhi [India], June 23: Hey, have you ever stumbled upon a company that started out like a neighborhood lemonade stand and now runs the global lemonade empire? Well, that’s Cyberin for you. Founded back in 2012, right around the time I was figuring out how to untangle my
Months after leaving the online pharmaceutical company, PharmEasy, co-founders Dharmil Sheth, Dhaval Shah, and Hardik Dedhia have launched a new business named "All Home" in an attempt to capitalise on the expanding home remodelling and interior design sector. Co-founder Dharmil Sheth told a media outlet that the Mumbai-based
On 22 June, Air India declared that it will temporarily cease operations on three routes and cut back on 118 weekly flights using narrow-body aircraft across 19 routes. The move comes shortly after the airline, which is owned by the Tata Group, announced that it will temporarily reduce the number
On June 22, Amazon India announced that it is entering the diagnostics market with the launch of a new at-home diagnostics service that will allow customers to book lab tests, schedule and track appointments, and access digital reports from the Amazon app, completing the trinity of healthcare service offerings. Through
The Indian startup ecosystem saw some key developments today across tech, logistics, and AI. From new launches to major acquisitions and expansions, here’s a quick look at the top highlights for 20 June 2025. 🚀 Funding Spotlight - 20 June 2025 Renewbuy Raises $10 million from Apis Partners & 360
Zerodha’s Founder and CEO, Nithin Kamath, has issued a candid reflection on India’s broking industry, questioning the sustainability and perceived attractiveness of the business. In a recent LinkedIn post, Kamath highlighted how a majority of brokerage revenue today is concentrated in just two contracts, Nifty and Sensex Futures