Kissht Files IPO for ₹1,000 CR Fresh Shares: High Potential or a Risky Bet for You?

The company will invest in its lending subsidiary, Si Creva Capital Services, as a strategic move to expand its loan portfolio. Know more details.

PNB Strengthens Digital Security with Migration to New ‘bank.in’ Domain

On 19 August, Punjab National Bank said that it has chosen the domain name bank.in and that, instead of using the current www.pnb.co.in, its website will now be www.pnb.bank.in. PNB Strengthens Digital Security “In accordance with the RBI circular on 'Migration to

SEBI Plans Relaxation of Minimum Shareholding Rules to Boost Market Expansion

In a consultation paper published on August 18, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) suggested expanding the flexibility of minimum public shareholding (MPS) and minimum public offer (MPO) for businesses looking to list with the goal of "simplifying fundraising by issuers in India". Key Highlights from

The CEO Who Trained and Fired 80% of His Team - Eric Vaughan

Eric Vaughan, the CEO of IgniteTech, invested 20% of the company’s payroll into AI training, but to his surprise... Learn the full story.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 19 August 2025: Weaver Services Raises $170M, R for Rabbit Secures $27M, Cedar-IBSi Capital Launches ₹100Cr Fund & More

India’s startup and business ecosystem witnessed several notable developments on 19 August 2025, spanning fintech, AI, consumer brands, real estate, and technology services. The day’s highlights included early-stage seed funding, major growth capital rounds, strategic investments, and significant corporate announcements. Here’s your quick roundup of the top

Vikram Solar IPO Gets 16% Grey Market Premium – Worth a Buy?

The company opens its shares worth ₹2,079 to the public today. Here are some important details about the stock. Dates, Lot Size and…

India’s AI Future Gets a Boost: HDFC Bank Invests in CoRover

Mumbai,  August 19, 2025: HDFC Bank, India's leading private sector bank, today announced that it has invested in CoRover, a leading conversational AI company. CoRover has created BharatGPT —  a pioneering, sovereign, and enterprise-grade Large Language Model (LLM).  CoRover, which has a user base of 1 billion and is

Captain Fresh Files Confidential Papers for $400 Million IPO in India

According to various media reports, Captain Fresh, a B2B seafood firm, has pre-filed its DRHP for a $400 million (about INR 3,400 crore) IPO through the secret route. As per reports, the IPO will include an offer for sale of $150 million to $200 million (about INR 1,300

Large Caps Set to Lead Indian Markets in 2025 Amid Rural Demand Revival: Equirus Securities Report

Overweight on Auto, Capital Market, Cement, FMCG, Infra, Internet Platforms, NBFC and Oil & Gas

Grammarly Levels Up: From Grammar Checker to Full AI Productivity Suite

Meet Grammarly's 8 new AI agents that will help you not only fix grammar but also predict how your audience might respond to your writing, verify facts, and more...

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Go Premium Plan in India at INR 399 with UPI Payment Support

For consumers in India only, OpenAI has launched a new subscription package called ChatGPT Go. This package, which costs INR 399 a month, is one of the most economical options offered by the company and is intended to give more people access to the well-liked ChatGPT services at a lower

Oracle Layoffs 2025: US & India OCI Teams Cut Amid AI Expansion Push

Approximately 10% of Oracle's Indian workforce was let go by the American computer giant, Oracle, overnight, leaving dozens of talented individuals without jobs. Although the business has officially stated that the cuts were due to "restructuring", industry observers are connecting the action to a change in

Weaver Services Secures $170M Investment in Landmark Funding Round led by Lightspeed and Premji Invest

Mumbai, India; August 19, 2025 – Weaver Services, a technology-first housing finance platform aiming to transform affordable housing finance in India, announced today that it has executed definitive transaction documents to raise $170 million funding in a landmark investment round led by Lightspeed and Premji Invest, subject to regulatory approvals. Gaja

Polestar Analytics Raises $12.5M to Advance AI Capabilities & 1Platform for Converged Data Ecosystems

Polestar Analytics, a leading player in AI-driven data analytics & planning, announced today that it has raised $12.5 million in growth capital from a consortium of US-based Family Office and institutional investors. This significant fundraise will be used to further deepen Polestar Analytics’ AI capabilities and reinforce the development

Apple Leases INR 1,010 Crore Office Space in Bengaluru for 10 Years – Expands India Operations

According to various media reports, the smartphone giant Apple has rented approximately 2.7 lakh square feet of office space in Bengaluru for ten years, with a total outlay of approximately INR 1,010 crore for the duration, which includes rent, parking, and maintenance. The iPhone manufacturer will pay a

House of Biryan Raises ₹32 Crore to Fuel Global Expansion, Backed by MS Dhoni, Bestvantage Investments and Other Investors

House of Biryan (HoB), India’s fastest-growing food-tech platform, announced an INR 32 crore growth round backed by marquee investors, including cricket icon MS Dhoni, strategic investor Bestvantage Investments and other participation from Mohit Goyal (ex-CVC Capital), Abhineet Singh (Al Siraj Holdings), and seasoned industry veterans from SoftBank, Kedara, and

VB Anatomy is Now on Miyagi Labs

Renowned Indian anatomist and educator Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe has launched an in-depth, interactive online course titled “The Female Reproductive System: From Development to Surgical Anatomy” under her academic initiative VB Anatomy. The course is now available on Miyagi Labs, USA, an interactive, AI-powered learning platform. This new course marks a

Cohere Secures $500M and a Star Hire: Joelle Pineau From Meta Joins…

Cohere's valuation reaches $6.8 billion and hires former Meta AI talent Joelle Pineau to lead Cohere Labs in the research domain. Learn more.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 18 August 2025: DOBRA Raises ₹1.5 Cr, Hexafun Secures ₹4.5 Cr, & More

India’s startup and business ecosystem saw a series of funding announcements on 18 August 2025, with activity spanning consumer brands, lifestyle, GovTech and renewable energy. The day’s highlights included early-stage seed rounds, a major growth capital infusion, and a large strategic investment by a prominent entrepreneur. Here’s

IndiaAI to Procure 3,800+ GPUs in Third Tender to Boost AI Infrastructure

In the third round, the IndiaAI Mission plans to add over 3,850 graphics processing units (GPUs) to increase its GPU capabilities. Abhishek Singh, the chief executive of the IndiaAI Mission, was quoted in an ET report as saying that IndiaAI possesses 1,050 Google Trillium tensor processing units (TPUs)

Fast, Light, and Smart: Google Unveils Gemma 3 270M

Imagine 270 million brains in your pocket, all helping you build apps and tools with less computing energy, a low budget, and twice as fast. Introducing Google’s New Gemma 3 270M...

Establishing Credibility and Promoting Development: The Influence of Open Data Practices on Startups

Since founders and entrepreneurship enthusiasts make up a large portion of our audience, we chose a topic that’s unique, pertinent to this demographic, and not extensively covered by StartupTalky. Considering how specific tools can support data privacy, it directly relates to the ideas of consumer trust, ethical growth, and

DOBRA Secures ₹1.5 Crore Seed Funding Led by D2C Insider Super Angels Fund

DOBRA’s playful reinventions of Indian favorites, from Pop Goli Soda to Cotton Candy and Tapioca Crisps, now have fresh fuel for an Omni-Channel expansion with backing from the D2C Insider Super Angels Fund, supported by a network of leading D2C founders and operators.

Hexafun Raises ₹4.5 Cr in Seed Funding from Prajay Advisors and Unveils ‘Insanely Indian’, A Campaign Celebrating Indian Quirks of Different Cultures

India’s first handkerchief & socks-focused D2C brand launches a culture-first campaign celebrating the beautiful madness of Indian fashion