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Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 31 March 2026

Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 31 March 2026: OpenFX Raises $94 Mn, Gnani AI Bags $10 Mn, MakeMyTrip Faces Allegations

Indian startups witnessed steady funding momentum on 31 March 2026, with capital flowing into fintech, AI, and wealthtech ventures. The day was led by OpenFX’s $94 million raise and Gnani AI’s $10 million Series B round, highlighting continued investor interest in deep-tech and financial infrastructure. Meanwhile, key developments

By StartupTalky News
Juggnu Singh, Modern Spiritual Astrologer and Founder of Mahadevaa Travels

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Juggnu Singh of Mahadevaa Travels on Spiritually Guided Yatras, Sacred Circuits, and Building a Trust-Led Pilgrimage Travel Brand

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 exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, marking National Tourism Day, Juggnu Singh, Modern Spiritual Astrologer and Founder of

By Sanvi Barjatya
Pranav Dangi, CEO & Founder of The Hosteller

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How Pranav Dangi Built The Hosteller into a Community-Driven Travel Brand for Young India

In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, marking National Tourism Day, Mr. Pranav Dangi, CEO & Founder of The Hosteller, shares how the brand has grown into one of India’s largest self-operated backpacker hostel networks while redefining youth travel experiences. With 70+ properties across mountains, beaches, cities, and heritage destinations,

By Sanvi Barjatya
Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 5th January 2026

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 5th January 2026: Kayess Square Raises INR 10 Cr, Mylapay Secures $1 Mn, Air India Leadership Review & More

India’s startup and business ecosystem saw a mix of funding momentum and major corporate developments on 5th January 2026. Early-stage investments continued across advisory and fintech infrastructure, with Kayess Square raising INR 10 crore in a Pre-Series A round and payment startup Mylapay securing $1 million ahead of its

By StartupTalky News
Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 4th November 2025

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 4th November 2025: Tsalla Aerospace Raises $1 Mn, Vertiv’s $1 Bn Acquisition, OYO Bonus Plan Withdrawn & More

India’s startup ecosystem witnessed a dynamic mix of developments on 4th November 2025 — from early-stage funding rounds across aerospace, FMCG, and beauty tech to a billion-dollar global acquisition and key corporate updates. Bengaluru-based Tsalla Aerospace secured its maiden funding to advance autonomous drone systems, while consumer tech brand Protouch

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Daily Indian Funding Roundup and Key News - 25 August 2025

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 25 August 2025: Palmonas Raises ₹55Cr, Kiwi Secures $24M, OYO Eyes $7-8 Bn IPO & More

On 25 August 2025, India’s startup and business ecosystem witnessed a flurry of activity across funding, IPO filings, and strategic expansions. From space-tech innovations to fintech, B2B SaaS, and molecular diagnostics, startups raised significant capital to scale operations, while established companies like OYO and Molbio Diagnostics took steps towards

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Rakesh Gangwal, Former Co-founder, IndiGo; Chairman, Southwest Airlines (USA)

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The Story of Rakesh Gangwal: From Aviation Executive to Billionaire Co-founder of IndiGo

Rakesh Gangwal, the Indian-American billionaire who co-founded InterGlobe Aviation, transformed India's aviation landscape by building IndiGo into the nation's dominant low-cost carrier and a rare profitable airline in a challenging industry.  The co-founder of IndiGo engineered one of the sector’s most remarkable success stories, turning

By Sakshi Jadhav, Sanvi Barjatya
Leading Venture Studio T9L Qube Incubated India’s First Pod Hotel Startup NapTapGo Raised $500K Pre-Seed Funding

Leading Venture Studio T9L Qube Incubated India’s First Pod Hotel Startup NapTapGo Raised $500K Pre-Seed Funding

New Delhi, 06th March 2025: Originating from Japan, pod-style hotels have recently gained popularity in India's hospitality sector due to their efficiency, affordability, and space-saving accommodations—especially among budget travellers. One innovative Indian capsule hotel startup, NapTapGo, has raised $500K in pre-seed funding, with support from T9L Qube,

By Muskaan Kapoor