Welcome to StartupTalky's Indian startup funding updates for 2025! As we move into the New Year, we’re here to provide you with a clear and simple overview of the latest funding news. Our monthly tables, updated weekly, will track how much each company has raised, the sectors
Quick commerce and e-commerce are fuelling private consumption in the nation, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). According to the central bank's monthly report, e-commerce and q-commerce are driving the economy's recovery in private final consumption. The central bank went on to say that
By offering 2.03 Lakh (2,03,137) stock options under its ESOP Plan 2019, Paytm has increased the scope of its employee stock option plan (ESOP). The company stated in an exchange filing on January 17 that it would like to notify the exchange that 2,03,137 stock
The awarding of 45,663 stock options under the employee stock option plan (ESOP) has been approved by Honasa Consumer Ltd., the company that owns modern FMCG brands like Mamaearth and The Derma Co. According to its BSE filing, the company's nominating and compensation committee has authorised "
Capital-rich transportation giant Rapido has revealed aspirations to grow from its existing presence in 120 locations to 500 nationwide. According to a statement from the firm, the growth plan will begin in February and be implemented progressively in several phases, with the goal of meeting the various transportation demands of
In this insightful interaction with Amit Nigam, Executive Director of BANKIT, he discusses the company’s mission to bridge India’s financial divide and its innovative approach to supporting unbanked communities. Nigam explains how BANKIT utilises an agent network to offer services like AePS, micro ATMs, and bill payments while
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been struck by the US and India to strengthen collaboration in cybercrime investigations. The MoU would enable the two nations to "step up" collaboration and training with relation to employing digital forensics and cyber threat intelligence for criminal investigations, according to a
More than 56,000 equity shares have been distributed to eligible employees of Nykaa, a significant player in the beauty and fashion industry, through a variety of employee stock option plan (ESOP) schemes. According to the company's BSE filing, 56,750 equity shares have been approved by the
The Maha Kumbh Mela of Hindus, celebrated 144 years ago, is a religious event that is attended by millions of pilgrims from all over the world. The pilgrims are from far away to four places in India - the Holy cities of Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. Based on
Chocolates are something that we all love. After chocolates, there is another thing that makes us drool. This is our very own Nutella. Nutella gives a tough competition to people’s love towards chocolates. Whether you want a spread for your bread or something sweet to eat, Nutella is probably
A name associated with turning the digital face of the job market is Sanjeev Bikhchandani. His venture Info Edge happens to be the owning company for Naukri.com, and in turn, an idea turned out in a billion-dollar enterprise. He had a background of a middle-class family and he has
Glance, a trailblazing innovation by the InMobi Group is redefining smartphone engagement through its revolutionary lock screen technology. With its presence on over 400 million smartphones, Glance transforms the lock screen into a gateway for immersive experiences, granting users instant access to real-time updates, entertainment, and dynamic content—all without
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Howard "Howie" Graham Buffett, the middle child of business tycoon Warren Buffett, has managed to make a niche for himself in philanthropy, agriculture, and international development. Howie Buffett-a farmer, writer, conservationist, and philanthropist-circles the globe visiting with some critical solutions to the crises of food insecurity, conserving wildlife,
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Touted as the premier entrepreneurial platform, "Shark Tank India" premiered on December 20, 2021. It is modeled after the American series in which the judges are the successful entrepreneurs-global or Indian-in the end judging the business idea pitches put forward by people wanting to acquire funds for their
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Every year, January 26th is observed with celebrations and patriotic fervor across the country. India is going to celebrate its 75th Republic Day this year. Republic Day is commemorated with great excitement around the nation. With its start in Delhi's Rajpath and finish at India Gate, the procession
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Subrahmanyan, alias SNS, is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro-India's premier multinational conglomerate with a business portfolio in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Technology, and Financial Services. He has played an important role in shaping L&T into globally recognized infrastructure and technology domains,
Year End Stories
StartupTalky presents Recap'24, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2024 and discuss their vision for the future. The fashion and lifestyle industry in India is seeing a rise in demand for inclusive, sustainable, and versatile
Year End Stories
StartupTalky presents Recap'24, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2024 and discuss their vision for the future. In a world increasingly driven by health-conscious consumers, a brand committed to providing families with 100% organic, farm-fresh