Rejected by Google, She Now Leads Google’s India Startups: Who Is Ragini Das?

10 years of rejection transformed Ragini Das's life story; 6 years at Zomato, she founded her own company, and helped women...

SEBI Show-Cause Notices Put Spotlight on Reliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure Shares

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. and Reliance Power Ltd.'s shares are under scrutiny on 7 October following their clarification of SEBI show-cause notifications regarding suspected violations of the SEBI Act of 1992 and the SEBI (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices) Regulations, 2003. Reliance Power stated in a filing

Venture Catalysts Leads $850K Seed Round in H2 Carbon Zero to Eliminate Diesel Generators with Made-in-India Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Venture Catalysts, India’s premier early-stage investor and integrated incubator, today announced that it has led the $850K seed round in Umagine Hydrogen Pvt. Ltd. (branded H2 Carbon Zero), a deep-tech manufacturer of modular, stackable fuel-cell systems for stationary power generation. The round also saw participation from Faad Networks, which

Dineout founders secure $4.5 million for their medical travel Startup

Dineout Founders Ankit Mehrotra and Sahil Jain have secured $4.5 million in a Seed funding round, led by prominent global VC fund Nexus Venture Partners, for their latest venture, UK and India-based medical travel startup, The Medical Travel Company. Kriscore Capital, an early-stage venture firm, also joined in this

Wakefit Receives SEBI Approval for ₹468 Crore IPO

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.

OpenAI Teams Up with AMD in Landmark Deal to Expand AI Computing Power

Nvidia's market dominance will be challenged by the five-year agreement as OpenAI prepares to implement AMD's new MI450 chips. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in Washington in May. In

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 6th October 2025: JSW One Platforms Raises INR 575 Cr, Dhan Becomes Unicorn, Flipkart Sells Stake & More

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,

Bengaluru’s Billionaire List: Azim Premji, Nithin Kamath, And...

Bangalore now ranks third after Mumbai and New Delhi, with 116 crorepatis. Here's the list of top billionaires and their net worth.

Australia: A Premier Destination for International Students

Australia is consistently among the world’s top study destinations — a powerful combination of high-quality universities, industry-linked curriculum, a multicultural student community and clear post-study pathways. Azent’s Priyanka Nishar (Founder & Managing Director) explains what sets Australia apart and the holistic experience it offers which makes Australia an excellent

Elon Musk’s Boycott Call Wipes $15 Billion off Netflix’s Value

Netflix's stock price crashed by 4.3% after his post on the platform 'X.' Here's why Elon Musk is telling the internet to cancel Netflix...

India Mulls Vodafone Dues Resolution to Strengthen UK Relations

As the government looks to improve relations with the UK, India is thinking of settling its long-standing demand for billions of dollars in past-due fees from Vodafone Group Plc's struggling local business once and for all, according to people familiar with the situation. As per various media reports,

SBI Backs JSW One Platforms With ₹575 Crore Funding to Boost India’s B2B E-Commerce

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.

Telefonica to Cut 6,000 Jobs in 2025 Amid Restructuring Plans

As the Spanish telecom juggernaut prepares for a comprehensive strategy overhaul in November, Telefónica is thinking of laying off up to 7,000 employees. Although the business has not yet finalised the details, a Reuters official and internal sources both say that staff reductions are being considered. On November 4,

Dhan Becomes Unicorn After $120 Million Funding Round

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

Flipkart Sells Stake in Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands in INR 950 Cr Block Deal

Through a block sale valued at INR 950 Cr (about $114 million), Flipkart Investments, the investment vehicle of the e-commerce powerhouse Flipkart, is reportedly diluting its whole 6% stake in Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL). Flipkart plans to sell 7.3 Cr shares at a base price of INR

EcoEx Raises USD $4 Million to Power Clean Tech Expansion; Eyes USD $20M Scale & IPO Plans.

EcoEx has secured USD $4 Million in a strategic funding round led by Dovetail Global Fund PCC, Navbharat Investment Fund, and Narnolia Velox Fund, with participation from domestic and international investors ahead of IPO preparation. The fresh capital will fuel technology enhancement, talent acquisition, expansion, and strengthening Clean Technology solutions

OpenAI Tightens Control on Sora Videos: May Pay Copyright Holders

The use of Hollywood characters and scenes in Sora videos will now either be blocked or paid for. Disney opted out because...

Affluense AI Raises ₹3 Crore Pre-Seed Round Led by Zeropearl VC; CRED’s Kunal Shah and Dhan’s Pravin Jadhav also back the venture

Affluense AI, the intelligence platform redefining how businesses connect with affluent customers, has raised ₹3 crore in its pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC, with participation from Kunal Shah, Founder and CEO of CRED, Pravin Jadhav, Founder and CEO of Dhan, and a group of early customers who strongly

The Rise of SaaS Cars: Why the Auto Industry’s Next Revolution Isn’t Electric, It’s Software

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.

White House Warns of Mass Layoffs as U.S. Government Shutdown Deepens

The White House has issued a warning that if US President Donald Trump determines that talks with congressional Democrats to resolve a partial government shutdown have come to a standstill, mass layoffs of federal employees may start. White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNN's State

Finarkein Announces $1.5M Funding Round led by DSP

Finarkein today announced the successful extension of its Pre-Series A funding round, securing $ 1.5M in primary and secondary investments. This round of funding was led by DSP Group Family Office with participation from existing investors.  The investment round saw fresh investment from marquee investors like DSP while select existing

Morphing Machines Series A Funding Led by IAN Alpha Fund with participation from Speciale Invest, IvyCap Ventures, and Navam Capital

Morphing Machines, a Bengaluru-based fabless semiconductor IP company at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has raised ₹38.36 crore in a Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from Speciale Invest, IvyCap Ventures, and Navam Capital. Existing investors from the Seed round include Speciale Invest,

IIFL Fintech Fund Partially exits FinBox, Achieving 5x Returns on Initial Tranche

IIFL Fintech Fund, India’s leading early-stage fintech focused fund, today announced a successful partial exit from its investment in FinBox, a credit infrastructure and embedded finance platform. The fund has delivered an impressive 5x Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC) on the initial tranche, marking a significant milestone in its