StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Roby John, Co-Founder & CEO of SuperGaming, who reflects
India’s startup ecosystem continued to see steady funding activity on 8th January 2026, with capital flowing across industrial AI, consumer brands, fintech, entertainment, and enterprise AI services. Industrial AI startup Spector.ai led the day with a INR 58 crore raise, while Nitro Commerce and &Done secured significant
Varthana Finance, a leading NBFC in the affordable education sector in India, has secured a USD 6 million loan from WaterEquity, a global asset manager exclusively focused on water and sanitation. The funding aims to expand access to safe water and sanitation in underserved school communities across India. The proceeds
India’s investment tech platforms have changed how individuals access financial markets by offering digital trading, long-term investing, and global market exposure through a single interface. These platforms provide services such as equity trading, mutual fund investments, ETFs, derivatives, thematic portfolios, and international investing, catering to both first-time investors and
Articul8 AI surpasses $500 million Valuation in Under Two Years; Strong Investor Demand Drives Final Strategic Tranche to close in Q1 2026.
The funds raised by MiniPix will be used to strengthen product-market fit, scale regional content creation, and build the core team.
Fabpad, an Indian menstrual hygiene brand, has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds raised will be used to expand distribution and market presence across direct-to-consumer channels, online marketplaces, quick-commerce platforms, and offline retail. Part of the fund will also go towards
- ChatGPT Traffic seems to have fallen to 158 million from 200 million Daily Visits in January 2026. - Google puts Gemini everywhere to bridge the gap with ChatGPT, say experts. - The AI tool competition is to blame for this.
- It's the second time in less than a month that Warner Bros said "no" to Paramount. - Paramount's $108 billion deal is clearly risky due to excessive debt and no clear contractual protections. - Netflix now sounds paramount to Warner Bros, and could be it this time around.
- Despite strong financial results, Microsoft may still lay off employees. - Reports suggest that the third week of January may be the week of layoffs at Microsoft. - The Gaming, Azure, and Sales departments are likely to be affected.
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Sandeep Singh, Managing Director of Brawn Globus, who reflects
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed healthy funding momentum on 7th January 2026, with capital inflows spanning skincare, EV infrastructure, proptech, AI, and travel experiences. Early- and growth-stage startups such as Be Clinical, RoadGrid, Flent, Arrowhead, and Capture A Trip attracted investor interest, reflecting confidence in consumer brands, sustainable mobility, and
A goods and services tax (GST) demand order totalling INR 3,69,80,242 for the period of April 2019 to March 2020 has been sent to Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, together with interest and penalties. The Additional Commissioner of State Tax (Appeals), West Bengal, issued
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Ankur Shah, Managing Director of Krishna Defence and Allied
The brand plans to expand its international routes while deepening its presence in offbeat Indian destinations, further strengthening India’s youth travel ecosystem.
In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Ayush Jhawar, Founder and CEO of Genefied, who reflects on how supply chains in 2025 are shifting from fragmented, intermediary-driven systems to intelligence-led ecosystems built on trust, visibility, and real-time engagement. Jhawar highlights how brands operating in General Trade have long
The massive IT company Infosys revealed on 7 December that it is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to hasten the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in businesses. The collaboration focuses on merging Amazon Q Developer, AWS's generative AI-powered assistant, and Infosys Topaz, an AI-first suite of
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Ravi Goel, CEO of RapidShyp, who reflects on how
According to a senior company official, global technology giant Lenovo hopes to treble its business in India over the next three years, relying on a booming Motorola smartphone market and "high double-digit" growth in its infrastructure and services verticals. Amar Babu, president of Lenovo Asia Pacific, thinks that
- Grok AI is under fire for generating fake, vulgar Images of women and children on X. - India's IT Ministry (MeitY) issued a legal notice to X, setting a deadline to remove the illegal content. - Ashley St. Clair is all set to sue xAI and Grok.
Jemimah Rodrigues, a cricket player who gained fame last year after helping the Indian Women's Cricket Team win its first ICC Women's World Cup, just signed a brand contract, marking a significant accomplishment for her. The cricket player has partnered with Tvarra, a helmet firm that
Be Clinical, an evidence-led skincare brand focused on clinically effective solutions for ageing skin, has raised INR 6 crore in seed funding. The round was led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Titan Capital, founded by Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, who have doubled down on their commitment to the
GRC software plays a key role in helping Indian businesses manage compliance, risk and governance. This article highlights the list of leading GRC software companies in India and explains what each platform is best suited for.
Periods are routine. Discomfort should not be. That simple belief sparked the journey of HealthFab, a Bengaluru-based femtech startup that is quietly changing how Indian women experience menstruation. What began as a mission to offer better comfort and sustainability turned into a nationally recognised brand after its appearance on Shark
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Yashraj Bhardwaj, Co-Founder and CSO of Plannex Recycling, who
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Mr. Mukul Bansal, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Motiaz,
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Prateek Shukla, Founder & CEO of Masai School, who
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Vatsal Kundalia, Director – Operations & CP&P at
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Kanishk Tuteja, Founder of Flying Sparrow Hospitality, a homegrown