Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 13 March 2026: OneKiraana Raises $1.6M, NSE Advances Long-Awaited IPO, & More
India’s startup ecosystem saw activity in the retail infrastructure space on 13 March 2026, with OneKiraana raising $1.6 million in seed funding led by Ankur Capital to empower kirana stores with private label capabilities. Meanwhile, key business developments included NSE appointing bankers and law firms for its long-awaited IPO, Netflix launching a global VFX hub in Hyderabad, and the competition regulator dismissing an antitrust complaint against BookMyShow.
Daily Indian Startup Funding - 13 March 2026
| Startup | Sector | Funding | Round | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneKiraana | Retail Tech / Kirana Infrastructure | $1.6 Million | Seed | Ankur Capital |
OneKiraana Raises $1.6 Million Seed Funding Led by Ankur Capital
Retail tech startup OneKiraana has raised $1.6 million in seed funding led by Ankur Capital, with participation from GreenTrunk Ventures, VCMint, and angel investors.
The startup helps kirana stores build their own private label products through customised manufacturing, logistics integration, and data-driven retail insights. It currently works with over 900 kirana stores and has delivered more than 3 million private-label products across 1,500 SKUs in 25 categories.
The new funding will be used to strengthen technology infrastructure, expand manufacturing capabilities, and scale last-mile logistics networks across India.
Key Business News for 13 March 2026
NSE Appoints 20 Bankers and 8 Law Firms for IPO
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has appointed 20 merchant bankers and eight law firms to support its long-awaited IPO. The advisors include major financial institutions such as Kotak Mahindra Capital, ICICI Securities, and J.P. Morgan. The listing process has been delayed for years due to regulatory issues, but the exchange received approval to move ahead earlier in 2026. The IPO is expected to largely be an offer for sale by existing shareholders.
Netflix Opens Global VFX Hub in Hyderabad
Streaming giant Netflix has launched its Eyeline Studios global visual effects hub in Hyderabad’s Hitech City. The facility spans about 32,000 square feet and will support visual effects work for global productions. The centre is expected to create around 300 jobs by 2026 and strengthen India’s role in global content production. The launch also highlights Hyderabad’s growing position in the AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics) sector.
CCI Dismisses Abuse of Dominance Case Against BookMyShow
India’s competition regulator has dismissed an antitrust complaint against BookMyShow’s parent company, Big Tree Entertainment. The complaint alleged that the platform used exclusive agreements with cinema operators to block competing ticketing platforms. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) acknowledged that BookMyShow holds a strong market position but found no evidence of anti-competitive behaviour. As a result, the regulator closed the case.
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