Indian Startups

Sadev Ventures appoints Ishan Kansal as co-founder, managing partner

The move comes as the early-stage investment firm targets ₹1,000 crore in funds under management over the next 12-24 months

Why startups are restructuring to secure Indian-controlled status

Swiggy's move to qualify as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company shows how new-age internet firms are revamping boards and ownership as quick commerce and ecommerce rules tighten under Fema rules

Himachal to offer up to ₹5 lakh funding for startups under HIMUDA policy

The Himachal Pradesh state government will be providing funding of up to Rs 5 lakh per proposal to young entrepreneurs under the HIMUDA Start-up and Student Innovation Policy, to boost economic growth and to generate employment opportunities. This was stated by Town & Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani while he chaired a review meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) on Saturday. During the meeting, the minister said that the policy aims to build a strong ecosystem for innovation and start-ups in the state. "Keeping in view the geographical conditions of the state, the government was also exploring the possibility of funding start-ups related to disaster management under this policy", said Dharmani. He said that the projects of HIMUDA were aimed not only at meeting the housing needs of the people but also at creating new sources of revenue for the state. "Given the rapid pace of urbanisation, urban development has become a vital ...

$240 million fundraise propels Rapido post-money valuation to $3 billion

The mobility startup, now valued at $3 billion, is expanding deeper into Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets amid rising demand for low-cost transport

Startup funding, exits evolve as investors demand profitability discipline

As startups increasingly tap public markets, investors are becoming more selective and demanding clearer paths to profitability than during the 2021 boom

Cars24 posts first-ever quarterly profit on strong growth in core business

SoftBank-backed auto-tech firm posts ₹20 crore adjusted EBITDA profit in Q4 as lending, retail sales and ownership services expand

Snabbit raises $56 mn in Series D round as home-services race intensifies

Funding co-led by Susquehanna, Mirae Asset and Bertelsmann to drive expansion, improve unit economics and strengthen operations in India's fast-growing home services market

India's ₹10,000 crore startup FoF 2.0 expands scope, targets deep tech

The Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds 2.0 for startups will have an expanded scope, with the corpus divided into four segments, including dedicated support for deep-tech and manufacturing startups, according to a DPIIT notification. The second tranche of Fund of Funds was approved by the Cabinet in February. It is aimed at mobilising venture capital (VC) and support deep tech, tech-driven innovative manufacturing startups, and early-growth stage enterprises. The FoF 2.0 has been designed to continue the momentum of investments in startups, with an expanded scope over Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS 1.0). "Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 will have an expanded scope with segmented approach to target key segments for real innovation," the notification by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said. The scheme will contribute to the corpus of SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) for investing in equity and equity-linked instruments of entities recognised a

AI investment hits $800 billion, India emerges as key applications hub

SenseAI report shows capital concentrating in mega-rounds, with Indian startups scaling AI applications rapidly and reaching revenue early as value shifts to the application layer

IndiaAI Mission startup Gnani raises $10 mn from Aavishkaar, Info Edge

Funding to support global expansion, strengthen generative and agentic AI capabilities, and scale multilingual voice solutions as firm targets a larger share of enterprise voice AI market

India's bioeconomy to hit $300 bn by 2033 on innovation demand: Report

Report flags global patent cliff and rising R&D costs as catalysts, with India emerging as a cost-efficient hub backed by policy support, faster trials and expanding biotech ecosystem

West Asia conflict sends Indian startups into wait-and-watch mode

Indian startups are turning cautious on expansion and investments in West Asia amid the ongoing conflict, with fintech and travel sectors seeing early stress while edtech remains relatively stable

Snabbit founder seeks fresh funding in India's $60 bn housework market

Less than 1 per cent of paid household help is currently ordered through online platforms, Redseer estimates, leaving them with ample room to gain market share

Women startup founders get just ₹4 for every ₹100 raised by men: Report

Kalaari Capital report highlights stark gender gap in India's startup funding, with women founders receiving just ₹4 for every ₹100 raised by male counterparts

SFO Tech raises ₹750 cr funding led by Trident Growth, Amicus Capital

The current capital-raise will be deployed to significantly expand manufacturing capacity over the next two years

AI for all: Global Summit in India offers a path to take the world forward

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 positions New Delhi as a global AI convenor, blending ethics, inclusion and $250 billion in investments to shape the future of artificial intelligence

PM Modi meets AI startup CEOs, discusses use of tech in agri, education

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the potential of harnessing artificial intelligence technology in various sectors like agriculture, environmental protection, and promoting higher education in mother tongue, among others, with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups. CEOs and founders of 16 AI and deeptech startups presented their ideas and work at a roundtable meeting with the prime minister. Modi underscored the need for strong data governance, cautioned against misinformation, and urged the development of solutions tailored to India's needs, said a statement from Prime Minister's Office. Referring to UPI as a model of simple and scalable digital innovation, he expressed confidence in Indian companies and encouraged trust in domestic products. He also spoke about expanding private participation in the space sector and noted strong investor interest in Indian startups. Modi discussed the potential of harnessing AI technology in various sectors like in agriculture and ...

Startups' reverse-flip plans taking a pause amid valuation reset, tax worry

Moderating valuations, US funding strength and lingering tax uncertainty are prompting SaaS and late-stage startups to delay plans to relocate headquarters back to India

Serge Raffa of Allianz India praises ethical, inclusive AI at India summit

Raffa said the scale of the event exceeded expectations, noting strong participation from companies and startups showcasing innovations across sectors

Govt rolls out startup status for deeptechs, extends recognition to 20 yrs

The government has formally recognised deeptech startups, extending Startup India benefits to 20 years and raising the turnover limit to Rs 300 crore