Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 2nd January 2026: FreshToHome Raises INR 75 Cr, Arya.ag Secures INR 725 Cr, Adani Rolls Out Public Bond & More
India’s startup and business ecosystem kicked off the new year with notable funding activity and key corporate developments on 2nd January 2026. The day saw fresh capital flowing into the agri and food-tech sectors, with FreshToHome planning a debt raise to strengthen operations and Arya.ag closing a large Series D round to scale climate-smart agriculture solutions. Beyond startup funding, major corporate updates also made headlines, including Adani Enterprises’ upcoming public bond issuance and Vodafone Idea facing a substantial GST tax penalty. Together, these developments highlight evolving investment trends, capital market activity, and regulatory challenges shaping India’s business landscape.
Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup - 2nd January 2026
| Company | Amount | Round | Lead investor(s) | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreshToHome | INR 75 Cr | Debt funding | Undisclosed | Online fresh food / D2C agri-commerce |
| Arya.ag | INR 725 Cr | Series D | GEF Capital Partners | Agri-tech / Climate-smart agriculture / Supply chain |
FreshToHome to Raise INR 75 Cr in Debt Funding
Omnichannel fresh food platform FreshToHome is set to raise INR 75 crore through debt funding to strengthen its working capital and support operational expansion. The funding will help the company enhance its supply chain infrastructure, improve farmer sourcing networks, and scale its presence across key urban markets. The move comes as FreshToHome focuses on achieving sustainable growth while maintaining tight control over costs.
Arya.ag Raises INR 725 Cr in Series D Funding Led by GEF Capital Partners
Agri-tech platform Arya.ag has raised INNR 725 crore in a Series D funding round led by GEF Capital Partners to accelerate climate-smart agriculture initiatives and reduce post-harvest food losses. The fresh capital will be used to expand its technology-led warehousing, financing, and market linkage solutions for farmers and agri-enterprises. The investment underscores growing investor interest in sustainable agriculture and resilient food supply chains in India.
Key Business News for 2nd January 2026
Adani Group’s Flagship Company Set to Roll Out Public Bond
Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship company of the Adani Group, is set to roll out a public bond issue aimed at raising around INR 1,000 crore, including a greenshoe option. The secured, redeemable non-convertible debentures will have multiple tenures and offer competitive coupon rates, with a portion reserved for retail investors. The move highlights the group’s focus on diversifying funding sources through domestic debt markets.
India’s Vodafone Idea Faces Tax Penalty of Around INR 638 Crore
Vodafone Idea has received a tax penalty order amounting to approximately INR 638 crore under the GST framework. The telecom operator has stated that it plans to challenge the order through legal channels, asserting that it has strong grounds for appeal. The development adds to the company’s ongoing financial and regulatory challenges.
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