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Himachal's Technical Education Overhaul: A Push for Innovation

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 7:41 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addresses vacant buildings in technical education, advocates for their effective use, grading of institutions, and introducing modern courses. The government is advancing a startup policy, a digital university, and enhancing educational bodies for future growth.

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Adani Group Eyes a Decade of Excitement with Major Investments

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 7:32 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Adani Group forecasts an exciting decade as its startup assets enter the investment phase. The Group CFO highlights key projects, partnerships, and financial growth, with a focus on new ventures and strategic investments like India's largest AI data center campus in Andhra Pradesh amid substantial revenue and profit increases.

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Fintech startup Zynk raises $5 million from Hivemind Capital, others

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 6:30 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Zynk has raised $5 million in a funding round led by Hivemind Capital, with participation from global venture capital firms such as Alliance DAO, Coinbase Ventures, Transpose Platform, Polymorphic Capital, Tykhe Ventures, and Contribution Capital.

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Is India’s tax system fueling the IPO rush? Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath explains

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 6:19 p.m. | Source: India Today

India’s booming startup economy may be running on a system that rewards valuation over value, and growth over resilience, says Nithin Kamath.

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IIT Madras launches platform to bridge information gap in startup ecosystem

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 6:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The Startups for All initiative aims to make verified startup and investor data accessible to founders, students, and researchers.

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Streamlining Success: RegisterKaro’s Private Limited Company Transformation

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 5:38 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

RegisterKaro simplifies the complex process of registering a Private Limited Company in India, often plagued by bureaucratic hurdles and documentation errors. By offering a streamlined, digital solution with expert guidance and transparent timelines, RegisterKaro helps entrepreneurs focus on business growth rather than incorporation challenges, transforming the startup landscape.

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Ordered Veg, Received Non-Veg: Startup Founder Udit Goenka Slams Swiggy, Threatens Legal Action

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 2:50 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Startup founder Udit Goenka ordered a veg biryani from Behrouz via Swiggy but received non-veg instead, prompting him to threaten legal action on X. Behrouz apologised, but Swiggy hasn’t responded. The incident revived complaints of similar past mix-ups where Swiggy and restaurants faced fines for delivering non-veg food to vegetarian customers.

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‘Forget Shark Tank…’: Bengaluru kids’ Rs 10 paper bag startup Eco Wala steals billionaire Harsh Goenka’s heart

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 2:48 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

What truly stands out is their clever Rs 10-a-month subscription model, where customers receive two handmade paper bags delivered to their homes every Sunday.

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led content creation platform Quickads raises $1.7 million from Kae Capital, others

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 2:11 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

AI startup Quickads raised $1.7 million led by Kae Capital, with investors from Google and Meta. Based in Texas, the firm will use the funds to expand into enterprise markets. Founded in 2023, Quickads helps D2C brands create AI-generated ads and analyse user behaviour to improve marketing efficiency.

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Techie leaves Bengaluru for Bihar and builds a Rs 2.5 cr food brand

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 1:40 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

A Patna-based food processing startup that is trying to industrialise one of Bihar’s most traditional crops: makhana, or fox nuts.

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IIT Madras launches ‘Startups for All’ initiative to expand access to startup information

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 1:31 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

The platform offers free initial access with complimentary credits for registered users to explore startup and investor profiles, followed by a pay-as-you-go micro-payment model

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powered Hiring Platform Goodfit, Becomes Global Reseller

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 12:52 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

Springworks Takes Strategic Stake in AI-powered Hiring Platform Goodfit, Becomes Global Reseller - NewsVoir Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 4: Springworks, a leading HRTech startup serving over 5,000 customers globally and home to ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com

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Your Horoscope Just Got Smarter: Melooha's AI Engine Reinvents Zodiac Predictions

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 12:50 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], November 4: For decades on, astrology in India has guided families through life's biggest decisions -- from choosing a profession to choosing a partner. Melooha, a Bengaluru-based startup founded by IIM Bangalore alumnus Vikram Labhe, is transforming this long age tradition for today's data-driven society by blending Artificial Intelligence with Vedic Astrology to deliver real-time, personalized answers. After a notable appearance on Shark Tank India, the startup has quickly emerged as one of the most technologically advanced players in the space.

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Three Bengaluru kids under 11 launch glue-free paper-bag startup, go viral

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 12:32 p.m. | Source: India Today

Three Bengaluru kids, all under 11 years old, have launched Eco Wala, a Rs 10-per-month eco-friendly paper-bag delivery startup, inspiring the internet.

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Cloudworx Wins ABB Startup Challenge, Pioneering AI-Powered Industrial Innovation

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 11:06 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

ABB India, with Microsoft and SynerLeap, crowned Cloudworx as the winner of the ABB Startup Challenge India 2025. The startup's AI-powered 3D visualization solution aims to revolutionize industrial processes by enhancing energy efficiency and drive selection. The initiative highlights collaborative innovation to promote global sustainability in India's evolving industrial landscape.

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Venture debt players look to diversify to Gulf, Southeast Asia, Europe with an eye on growth

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 7 a.m. | Source: Livemint

Indian early stage debt companies Stride Ventures and BlackSoil are broadening their horizons to overseas markets. By investing in regions with growing startup ecosystems, these debt providers aim to stake their presence there to catch the wave of early-stage companies growing into behemoths.

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Are you missing the hidden AI goldmine powering Google and Amazon’s biggest 2025 profits — the unseen startup every investor wishes they spotted first?

Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 5:28 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Google and Amazon earn billions from AI startup Anthropic. Both tech giants are reaping massive paper gains. Alphabet reported $10.7 billion. Amazon gained $9.5 billion pre-tax. Anthropic, founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees, powers the Claude chatbot. Google invested over $3 billion, Amazon around $8 billion. Cloud deals and AI chips boost earnings. Anthropics latest funding values it at $183 billion. Early AI bets are already paying off, giving Google and Amazon a strategic edge in the AI race.

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At 22, Indian-Origin Founders Of AI Startup Become World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaires

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 10:33 p.m. | Source: News18

The milestone has placed them ahead of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who first entered the Forbes Billionaires List at the age of 23

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PM launches Rs 1 lakh crore R&D and Innovation scheme

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 10:20 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Highlighting tangible progress, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that R&D expenditure has doubled in a decade, patents have surged 17-fold, and India now ranks as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.

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Startup secures patent for cancer detection by breath

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 8:10 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Kerala-based start-up Accubits Invent has patented a breath-based sensor technology called VolTrac, which can detect diseases like cancers, diabetes, liver disorders, neuro-degenerative disorders, and respiratory infections within 90 minutes. By analyzing VOCs emitted through breath and sweat, the device can achieve a 98.5% accuracy rate. | financialexpress.com

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From IPOs to Valuations: Nithin Kamath explains how tax structure drives India’s unprofitable startup boom

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6:59 p.m. | Source: Business Today

Kamath argued that this “tax arbitrage game” is often overlooked. Many VC-backed startups that went public in recent years, he said, continue to show little or no profit partly due to this structure.

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Big Money, Local Momentum and the Startup Reality Check

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6:44 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

“Large AI investments from hyperscalers often create optimism but limited short-term startup traction.”

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How to improve Windows PC performance: 5 tips to fix your slow Windows laptop or computer

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6:42 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Laptops & PC News: Experiencing a sluggish computer? Don't fret! Simple maintenance can revive your PC's speed. Keeping Windows and drivers updated, managing startup

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Karnataka Govt to hold Future Makers’ Conclave during Bengaluru Tech Summit on November 18-20; focus on deep tech and AI

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 5:35 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

With over 10,000 entrepreneurs from across the country participating, the Future Makers' Conclave will be larger than the Startup Mahakumbh organised by the Centre.

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Real estate startup Neoliv plots ₹1,000 crore sales in first year of operations

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 5:25 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Neoliv is currently raising its maiden fund of ₹1,000 crore. It has raised ₹750 crore so far. The second fund, of ₹2,000 crore, will be launched in FY27.

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Dubai is the New Startup Capital of Asia

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 5:10 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Dubai [UAE], November 3: Doers Summit brings the global startup community to Dubai Silicon Oasis on November 26-27, 2025, gathering over 3,000 founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders for two days of actionable insights, real connections, and tangible outcomes. The Dubai edition marks a major milestone in The Doers Company's journey to scale Doers Summit (formerly Reflect Festival) into a truly global platform with three active chapters: Athens, Limassol, and Dubai.

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Riding the AI wave: 3 college dropouts beat Zuckerberg to become youngest self made billionaires

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 5:02 p.m. | Source: Business Today

The trio, two of whom have Indian roots, saw their company, Mercor, just close a $350 million (₹3,107 crore) funding round, valuing the AI-driven recruiting startup at a staggering $10 billion.

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MasterCard's $2Bn Stablecoin Startup Bet ZeroHash is Now MiCA Licensed

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 4:30 p.m. | Source: CoinGape

ZeroHash gets MiCA greenlight — and Mastercard may soon make its $2B stablecoin move.

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IIMC Innovation Park, Assam govt startup body partner to boost startup in NE

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 4:28 p.m. | Source: News18

IIMC Innovation Park, Assam govt startup body partner to boost startup in NE

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Lenskart IPO price sparks concern over Indian startup valuations

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 3:36 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Lenskart Solutions Ltd.s $821 million initial public offering was sold out in less than five hours last week. Yet, the eyewear retailers pricing has sparked concern over whether Indian startups are being valued too richly as they go public.

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Tamil Nadu School Education Department to greenlight AI-driven commerce & startup programme for 2,000 students

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 3:03 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

This initiative, starting with CAPS 2025, will utilize AI to make learning engaging and skill-focused for 11th and 12th graders, fostering entrepreneurial thinking and providing career guidance for professional fields.

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Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Launches India's First University

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 3:01 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Launches India's First University-Led Startup Launchpad 'Campus Tank' - for Young Innovators - NewsVoir Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 3: India's first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh has launched 'Campus ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com

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Indian-origin school friends become world's youngest self-made billionaires at 22

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 2:46 p.m. | Source: India Today

At 22, Indian-origin school friends Adarsh Hiremath and Surya Midha, along with Brendan Foody, became the world's youngest self-made billionaires after their AI recruiting startup Mercor raised $350 million, valuing the company at $10 billion. They surpassed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who became a billionaire at 23, as the youngest billionaires.

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How 22-year-old Indian-Americans became world’s youngest self-made billionaires

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 2:10 p.m. | Source: Firstpost

Adarsh Hiremath and Surya Midha, all college dropouts, along with Brendan Foody, have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires at just 22. The three are founders of Mercor, the San Francisco startup that helps improve top AI models. Here’s a look at their journey

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22-Year-Old Indian-Origin School Friends Topple Mark Zuckerberg To Become World's Youngest Self-Made Billionaires

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 2:01 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Their meteoric rise with AI startup Mercor has not only minted overnight fortunes but also dethroned Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg from a title he held for nearly two decades.

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friendly paper bag startup wins over Harsh Goenka

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 1:30 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

'Forget Shark Tank, forget Ideabaaz, this pitch stole my heart...'.

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Zupee Acquires AI Startup Nucanon To Expand Into Interactive Storytelling

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 12:42 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

It will create an ecosystem where creators can craft branching narratives, dynamic characters and AI-powered worlds that engage audiences at scale.

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The storytelling IPOs: What Lenskart and Groww can learn from the good and bad times of Zomato, Nykaa and Paytm?

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 10:04 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

As Groww and Lenskart gear up for their IPOs, Indias startup listings enter a new phase where investors prize profits and execution over hype. The contrasting journeys of Zomato, Nykaa, and Paytm show that storytelling alone no longer drives success — sustainability does.

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From AI Ambitions to IPO Milestones: India's startup spirit soars

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 7:47 a.m. | Source: Times of India

India Business News: ET Startup Awards 2025 underscored the need for deep research, patient capital, and visionary policymaking in a rapidly evolving AI age

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ET Startup Awards 2025: There is a need to expand startups’ capital pool: IDFC First Bank CEO

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6:01 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

IDFC First Bank CEO V Vaidyanathan urged greater access to capital for India’s growing startup ecosystem at the ET Startup Awards. He highlighted that only 40–50 of every 1,000 startups secure VC funding, calling it a worrying gap that leaves many promising, innovative ventures without necessary financial support.

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ET Startup Awards 2025: Sneakers, desi brands step into the red carpet

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6:01 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

While sneakers are a startup staple, India’s brightest chose to make their mark with local brands.

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ET Startup Awards 2025: Maturing startups celebrate being the stock of the town

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The 11th edition of Economic Times Startup Awards 2025 celebrated India’s thriving startup ecosystem. Urban Company, which went public in September, won Startup of the Year, while the guest of honour, Piyush Goyal, lauded the ecosystem’s global impact and India’s IPO boom. Other winners included Qure.ai, Chakr Innovation, and Atlan's Prukalpa Sankar among others.

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ET Startup Awards 2025: Piyush Goyal on trade deals, domestic capital pool, AI and more

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

In a freewheeling discussion with Deepshikha Sikarwar at The ET Startup Awards event, he said various trade pacts are nearing the finish line, while those with the US and European Union are progressing well.

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ET Startup Awards 2025: Shark Tank trained me for public scrutiny: Lenskart's Peyush Bansal

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Peyush Bansal, cofounder and chief executive of omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart, said listing the company is ticking one of the boxes in a long to-do list. In a fireside chat with ET’s Samidha Sharma, Bansal thanked the investors as the initial public offering of Lenskart was fully subscribed on the very first day.

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ET Startup Awards 2025: From deeptech to deep connections stitched seamlessly by Bengaluru cool

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The 11th edition of ETSA was part high-decibel celebration, part deep reflection on everything from quantum computing, space tech and assorted stuff from geek heaven.

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ET Startup Awards mirroring India’s startup evolution: Satyan Gajwani

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Satyan Gajwani, chairman of Times Internet, said the growth of The Economic Times Startup Awards mirrors India’s expanding startup scene. He noted that success now depends on public trust, not just venture capital. Highlighting IPO-bound firms like Lenskart and Groww, he praised the ecosystem’s perseverance and spirit of reinvention.

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ET Startup Awards 2025: Eventually, true worth of a firm is millions voting with their money

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

As India’s new age companies chart their next phase of growth, conversations around scale, disruption and valuation have taken centre stage. In a decade that has seen startups come of age and public markets open to these businesses, entrepreneurs are navigating a landscape defined by changing consumer expectations and a sharper focus on profitability.

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lithium battery recycling plant India

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 5:41 a.m. | Source: Telegraph India

The Kolkata-based startup plans to expand into battery refurbishment and chemical recovery as India pushes for 270 kilo tonnes of annual recycling capacity under a new incentive scheme

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Startup dispatches first in-house engineered electrolyser for lab-grown diamond sector

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 4:44 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Mangaluru: HYDGEN, a deep-tech innovator headquartered in Singapore with significant operations/office at Sahyadri College of Engineering and manageme.

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Maturing Startups Celebrate Being the Stock of the Town

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 3:12 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

From having to face early questions about survival to blockbuster IPOs, Indian startups have come a long way in the past decade. The 11th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) in Bengaluru on Friday turned into a celebration of this remarkable journey.

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The Big Idea (Vedantu): Rewriting learning

Published on: Nov. 3, 2025, 1:02 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Vamsi Krishna, CEO and co-founder of Vedantu, launched the edtech startup in 2014 to revolutionize traditional classrooms. With a mission to inspire students worldwide, Vedantu has raised $337 million in funding and gained support from key investors. Krishna’s drive to make an impact has led to the success of Vedantu’s live interactive online education platform. | financialexpress.com

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DealShare 2.0: Betting on the middle India shopper with a new strategy

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 11:30 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

After layoffs and founder exits, Tiger Global-backed startup rebuilds its model around value, convenience, lower-middle-class households

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When banks jump onto the bandwagon of funding startups in TN

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 10:39 p.m. | Source: Times of India

After the successful launch of services offered by laundry-tech startup Dhobi G at a city college, its founder Ravi Ranjan decided to expand its footp.

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‘Seeing strong demand for debt financing as startups eye profitability, ‘ says Ajay Sharma, head of banking, HSBC India

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 9:07 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Global banking giant HSBC has significantly scaled up its commitment to the Indian startup ecosystem with a $1-billion fresh lending allocation, primarily targeting working capital and operational support.

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What should Hyderabad startup ecosystem do for its next phase of growth

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 8:14 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Hyderabad's startup ecosystem must diversify sectors and enhance funding strategies to achieve sustainable growth and global recognition.

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Is OpenAI becoming too big to fail?

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 5:39 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Sam Altman’s ability to intertwine the startup throughout major tech players puts it at the nexus of a vital part of the U.S. economy.

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Bengaluru children Eco Wala paper bag pitch earns shout out from Harsh Goenka

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 5:11 p.m. | Source: India Today

A group of Bengaluru children drew applause online after presenting a creative pitch for their paper-bag startup, catching the attention of industrialist Harsh Goenka, who shared the video and praised their effort.

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Three AI Founders, Including 2 Indian-Americans, Become World's Youngest Self-Made Billionaires At 22

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 5:06 p.m. | Source: NDTV.com

These three high school friends founded the AI recruiting startup Mercor, which recently secured $350 million in funding, valuing the company at $10 billion.

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Google and Amazon have already earned billions each from their investment in this AI startup

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 4:59 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Tech giants Google and Amazon are reaping substantial paper profits from their AI investments in Anthropic. Alphabet's Q3 earnings surged by $10.7 bi

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39-year-old startup founder works 11 hours daily but still finds time for family and fitness: His secret will change how you see work-life balance

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 4:29 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Desmond Lim, 39, CEO and founder of Workstream, manages 11-hour workdays while maintaining balance through discipline and structure. He emphasized the importance of finding ones rhythm, starting his days with 90 minutes of exercise and dedicating weekends to family. Inspired by Paul Grahams “dual schedule,” Lim blends meetings with deep work and believes pursuing passions like sports keeps him energized, focused, and mentally resilient.

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first’ to win India’s 400 million GenZ consumers, says CEO Nandita Sinha

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 3:27 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Speaking during a panel at the ET Startup Awards 2025 in Bengaluru on Friday, Sinha said the company is building personalisation models for “micro consumer groups” within Gen Z, developing an AI-led trend ecosystem, and redesigning the entire shopping journey to be more dynamic and content-led.

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Indian-American friends become youngest self-made billionaires with $10B AI startup at 22

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 3:15 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Three 22-year-old high school friends, two of Indian origins, have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires with their AI startup Mercor reaching a valuation of $10 billion. Co-founded by Brendan Foody, Surya Midha, and Adarsh Hiremath, Mercor raised $350 million in a new funding round. The company builds AI-powered recruitment and data-levelling systems. | financialexpress.com

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From debate team to youngest self-made billionaires: Indian-American friends build $10 billion AI startup at 22

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 3:11 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

The company, co-founded by Brendan Foody (CEO), Surya Midha (Board Chairman) and Adarsh Hiremath (CTO), raised $350 million in a new funding round led by Felicis Ventures.

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'Forget Shark Tank': Bengaluru kids ‘startup pitch’ steals the heart of Harsh Goenka; Video will melt your heart'

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 1:29 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Three young children in Bengaluru have captured hearts and gone viral with their eco-friendly paper bag delivery service. Pitching a low-cost monthly subscription model, their creativity and confidence impressed RPG Group chairman Harsh Goenka, highlighting grassroots entrepreneurship and a powerful, simple business idea.

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Bengaluru Kids Win Hearts With Startup Pitch ‘Eco Vala’- Harsh Goenka Says, “Forget Shark Tank”

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 12:19 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

Bengaluru, known for its tech startups and entrepreneurial spirit, three young children have captured the internet’s imagination with a startup pitch of their own. A video shared by industrialist Harsh Goenka on X (formerly Twitter) shows three kids from Bengaluru presenting their eco-friendly startup idea, ‘Eco Vala’.

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Indian-origin school friends become world’s youngest self-made billionaires with AI startup at 22

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 12:10 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Brendan Foody, Adarsh Hiremath, and Surya Midha, three high school friends who launched Mercor in San Francisco, recently secured $350 million in new funding, valuing their company at $10 billion.

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Panjab University V-C exhorts alumni to fuel innovation, startup growth

Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 6:34 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Panjab University's vice-chancellor urged alumni to support the university's innovation ecosystem during the Global Alumni Meet, while protests occurred outside.

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J&K entrepreneurs should visit startup hubs in metropolitan cities: Investors at Srinagar summit

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 11:16 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Investors met in Srinagar to guide Jammu and Kashmir entrepreneurs. They advised visiting major city startup hubs like Bangalore and Mumbai. This interaction aims to boost the region's startup ecosystem. India is developing its startup sector, following global trends.

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October Sees This Year's Second-Highest Startup Funding of $1.73 Bn

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 8:42 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle

Unlike the previous months marked by large-scale layoffs in the gaming sector, October saw only two layoffs, as Zepto and Simpl let go of around 380 employees combined. Additionally, Hike and Mypickup announced the shutdown of their operations.

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Book review: Unseen: The untold story of Deepinder Goyal and the making of Zomato

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 7:58 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Deepinder Goyal’s biography portrays not just the personality, but a startup founder as well

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Meet ‘Leo’, India’s first indigenous AI travel chatbot developed by THIS startup; its designed to…

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 4:49 p.m. | Source: India.com

Lux Comfort Travels said its Leo chatbot was developed completely in-house using a blend of Large Language Models (LLMs).

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‘Why not shradha paksh?’ Startup founder questions Halloween celebration at school, sparks debate; ‘Leave religion out of classes’

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 12:06 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

A startup founder questioned the Halloween celebration in schools and compared it with “Shraddh Paksh”, pointing out double standards in how Western and Indian traditions are perceived.

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Indian Embassy in Kathmandu opens applications for cross

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 10:52 a.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu opens applications for cross-border startup initiative - Kathmandu [Nepal], November 1 : The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has opened applications for IN-SPAN, a new cross-border startup ... Get Latest News on International only on lokmattimes.com

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Make greater use of domestic funds to power startup ecosystem growth: Piyush Goyal

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 7:01 a.m. | Source: Times of India

India Business News: India possesses ample domestic savings to foster its own venture capital, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. He urged greater utilization of

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Startup Mantra: Building batteries for a greener future

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 6:20 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

A Venture Center Pune incubatee, Tharam-Thiran Green Energy Flow, is making long-lasting, sustainable battery energy storage systems to fuel the renewable energy sector

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Bits and Bytes: Know about startup and business news in Pune

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 6:10 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

As part of its long-term diversification strategy, Tata AutoComp has identified Railways as a key focus area beyond its core automotive components business

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JKEDI organizes startup boot camps at Bhaderwah, Kishtwar

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 4 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 31: Continuing its mission of nurturing innovation and promoting entrepreneurship among the youth, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) organized boot camps under the J&K Startup Idea Challenge at Bhaderwah campus of the University of Jammu and Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Kishtwar. The events were held as part of the J&K Startup Policy 2024–2027 and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, aspiring entrepreneurs and faculty members. At the Bhaderwah Campus, the event was attended by […]

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Breaking: Coinbase Nears $2B Deal to Buy Stablecoin Platform BVNK

Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 1:45 a.m. | Source: CoinGape

Coinbase is closing in on a $2 billion acquisition of stablecoin startup BVNK, expanding its footprint in digital payments and strengthening its USDC ecosystem.

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ET Startup Awards 2025: Founders favour frugality, product mix to drive profitability

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 10:18 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Top executives from India’s startup ecosystem, Urban Company cofounder Abhiraj Singh Bahl, Rapido CEO Aravind Sanka, and Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal, shared their views at the 11th edition of the ET Startup Awards 2025 in Bengaluru on Friday.

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ET Startup Awards 2025: The less the regulation, the more successful the industry: Union minister Piyush Goyal

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 8:39 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Piyush Goyal said startups thrive with fewer rules, citing software as proof that less control brings success. At the ET Startup Awards 2025, he urged new ways to boost India’s startup scene, suggesting pension and insurance funds could back ventures. He added the government actively supports innovation and deep-tech growth.

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Lenskart defies valuation concerns, IPO fully subscribed on Day 1 with retail investors showing high interest

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 7:39 p.m. | Source: The New Indian Express

A full subscription on day one comes even as some market observers argue that the eyewear startup’s valuation leaves a limited upside for retail investors.

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ET Startup Awards 2025: Criticism isn’t always negative, says Peyush Bansal on Lenskart's IPO valuation comments

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 7:28 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Lenskart chief executive Peyush Bansal said that criticism isn’t always a bad thing, reacting to comments on IPO overvaluation. The company’s Rs 70,000 valuation has resulted in intense public scrutiny and social media comments.

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ET Startup Awards 2025: We don’t see a duopoly in food delivery - Rapido's Aravind Sanka

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 7:10 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Rapido cofounder Aravind Sanka denied the existence of a duopoly in the food delivery business, saying the company eyes an opportunity in the space.

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year licensing deal to boost AI

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 5:49 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Getty Images and Perplexity signed a global multi-year licensing agreement, allowing the AI search startup to display the photo distributor's editorial and creative images across its search and discovery tools.

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Odisha startup awarded for innovation in defence technology

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 5:43 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Odisha's BonV Aero has clinched the prestigious SIDM Champion Award for its groundbreaking indigenous defence technology. The startup, recognized by

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Bengaluru Kids Turn Entrepreneurs With Eco-Friendly Paper Bag Startup: ‘We Have A Subscription, Rs 10 A Month’

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 4:12 p.m. | Source: News18

Eco Wala by Sharada, Nachiketa, and Samudyata in Bengaluru offers handmade paper bags to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable living.

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Vijya Fintech’s MIDASX Raises INR 12 Crore and Acquires AI Startup to Power India’s First Open-Architecture B2B2C Multi-Asset Marketplace

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 3:50 p.m. | Source: NewsX

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 31: Vijya Fintech, the parent company of flagship platform MIDASX, has announced the successful closure of its INR 12Cr Seed Round, marking a major milestone in…

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Zepto Crowned Mumbai’s No. 1 Startup, Snabbit Rises To 7th In LinkedIn 2025 Rankings

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 3:23 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Zepto is on the number one spot in the Mumbai top startup list 2025, with a full-time headcount at 419 in the city.

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100DesiDeepTechs Launched by Startup Policy Forum at TiEcon Delhi; MeitY Secretary Underscores Policy Support for Deeptech Startups

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 2:49 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

100DesiDeepTechs Launched by Startup Policy Forum at TiEcon Delhi; MeitY Secretary Underscores Policy Support for Deeptech Startups - BusinessWire India New Delhi [India], October 31: Startup Policy Forum (SPF) formally launched #100DesiDeepTechs a first-of-its-kind multistakeholder initiative ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com

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up’ leave: Should workplaces care? Boundaries and coping strategies

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 2:41 p.m. | Source: Times of India

News News: A Gurugram startup employee’s candid email requesting “break-up leave” has sparked a nationwide debate on emotional transparency at work. As Gen Z blu

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India's Top 100 Deeptech Startups: A New Era with #100DesiDeepTechs

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 2:40 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

The Startup Policy Forum inaugurated #100DesiDeepTechs at TiECON Delhi, targeting India’s top 100 deeptech startups. The initiative aims to boost emerging technologies by fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Focused on areas like AI and quantum tech, it strives to overcome regulatory hurdles and improve India's global competitiveness.

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Vijya Fintech's MIDASX Raises INR 12 Crore and Acquires AI Startup to Power India's First Open

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 2:15 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 31: Vijya Fintech, the parent company of flagship platform MIDASX, has announced the successful closure of its INR 12Cr Seed Round, marking a major milestone in its mission to build India's First Open Architecture, AI Driven B2B2C Multi-Asset Marketplace. The latest round brings the company's total funding to ₹27Crs, from Family Offices and UHNIs

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Fertility startup Pluro raises ₹125 crore in Series A led by Bessemer

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 1:26 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

The latest funding round valued the startup at Rs 1,000 crore and saw participation from prominent angel investors including Vikram Chatwal (MediAssist), Dharmil Sheth and Hardik Dedhia (PharmEasy), and Salil Musale (Astarc Ventures).

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Young Innovators from Bharat Shine at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025; Win INR 1 Crore to Build AI-Powered Solutions for a Better India

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 1:23 p.m. | Source: News18

The top four winning teams received a grant of INR 1 crore for incubation support at IIT Delhi Top 20 teams also won INR 1 lakh each and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphones The programme inked multi-year partnerships with Startup India, Startup Hub and Atal Innovation Mission

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‘Most jobs aren’t what humans should do’: Vinod Khosla on how AI could free workers

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 11:17 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla predicts AI will disrupt industries and calls for fair wealth distribution for displaced workers. He sees every profession as a startup opportunity and warns of the extinction of Fortune 500 companies. Khosla envisions a society with free basic services and suggests using GDP growth to support displaced workers.

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Nvidia Plans to Invest Up To $1 Billion in AI Startup Poolside: Report

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 11:15 a.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

Poolside is in talks to raise $2 billion at a $12 billion valuation, excluding prior funding.

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The day pharma’s weight-loss gold rush intensified

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 11 a.m. | Source: Livemint

Lilly’s quarterly results Thursday, combined with Novo Nordisk’s unsolicited offer for a startup, confirm the $72 billion anti-obesity market is among pharma’s hottest.

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says 14,000 Job Cuts Are About Culture, Not Money or AI

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 10:57 a.m. | Source: Republic World

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explains the 14,000 corporate layoffs are a 'culture' move to stay nimble, not driven by financial strain or AI. Here is his full comments on the push to operate like a startup and remove bureaucratic layers.

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Nvidia to invest up to $1 billion in AI startup Poolside: Report

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 10:07 a.m. | Source: The Hindu

Nvidia will invest up to $1 billion in AI company Poolside, in a deal that would quadruple the startup's valuation.

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Intel in talks to acquire AI chip startup SambaNova: Report

Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 10 a.m. | Source: The Hindu

Chipmaker Intel is in talks to acquire AI processor maker SambaNova.

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