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IIFL Fintech Fund acquires Rs 21 crore worth secondary shares in regtech startup Leegality

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 10:56 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

To date, Leegality has raised a total of $6.63 million across three rounds. Following the rollout of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, the document infrastructure startup has positioned itself as an early mover in DPDP adoption.

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Kerala Aims To Emerge As India’s Start-Up Hub

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 9:38 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle

The three-day event, organised by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) from December 12 to 15, created a vibrant buzz, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers and diplomats from across the world.

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ETtech Deals Digest: Startup funding touches $355 million this week, up 34% on

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 8:34 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Despite the higher value, the number of deals during the week was down at 27 transactions, compared to 40 in the corresponding week last year.

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Premium baby gear startup Loopie raises Rs 7.2 crore led by Sauce VC, Hyperscale Ventures, Patni Family Office

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 6:54 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

The fundraise comes amid rising investor activity in the baby care segment, with specialised brands and vertical quick-commerce models gaining traction.

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Flipkart acquires majority stake in GenAI startup Minivet

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 6:38 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Flipkart acquires majority stake in Bengaluru-based Minivet AI to enhance Generative AI capabilities, focusing on automated video content and conversational commerce.

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‘Cannot deny my dad’: Reddit user found dream startup to work in — then family business came calling

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 6:24 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Reddit user shares his emotional journey of joining a startup he loves, praising the team and work culture, but now has to leave for family business obligations.

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Flipkart acquires majority stake in AI startup Minivet AI

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 5:41 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Flipkart acquires a majority stake in AI startup Minivet AI to enhance visual commerce and customer engagement in e-commerce.

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India Ranks Third Globally In Startup Funding As Tech Firms Raise $10.5 Billion In 2025 Despite Overall Slowdown

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 5:41 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

The report from market research firm Tracxn said that the achievement is notable despite a 17 per cent decline from $12.7 billion in 2024 and a 4 per cent drop compared to $11 billion raised in 2023. India ranked behind only the US and the UK, according to the report, as the tech ecosystem recorded 14 funding rounds of over $100 million, compared to 19 rounds in 2024.

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MediaMint buys US startup Taktical Digital

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 5:32 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

MediaMint acquires Taktical Digital to enhance growth marketing services and accelerate its transformation into an AI-powered firm.

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Practo IPO coming up? Healthcare startup plans 2026 listing - Report

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 5:25 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Practo Technologies is planning an initial public offering as market sentiment in India remains strong. The Bengaluru-based digital health platform is preparing to shift its legal domicile from Singapore back to India ahead of the IPO, according to Bloomberg.

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Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 5:13 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business

South Korean gaming giant KRAFTON Inc on Friday announced a partnership with NAVER and Mirae Asset to launch a new India-focused fund with a total corpus of up to ₹6,000 crore to invest in the country's technology and startup ecosystem

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Series B Funding Round to Expand Product Pipeline – Outlook Business

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 5:07 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business

Electric two-wheeler startup Oben Electric has attracted new capital from prominent overseas Indian investors, strengthening its balance sheet ahead of an aggressive scale-up phase

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Budget 2025-26 highlights: Four growth engines, financial reforms, more money in people's hands

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 3:30 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

In-depth coverage of Budget 2025-26: Union Budget 2025-26 prioritised growth via Agriculture, MSMEs, Investment and Exports. Key initiatives included farmer benefits, startup support and human capital development. The budget proposed significant capital expenditure and aimed for a fiscal deficit of 4.4%. Personal income tax relief was extended up to Rs 12 lakh under the new regime.

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From NSE to Startups: India Inc’s Top Leaders Honoured at ET Edge India’s Impactful CEOs 2025

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 2:35 p.m. | Source: Times Now

ET Edge Impactful CEOs 2025 in Mumbai honoured India’s top corporate, startup and MNC leaders for purpose-driven leadership, ethical governance and innovation shaping the country’s next phase of growth., Economy, Times Now

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Meta’s Yann LeCun in Talks to Raise €500 Mn for New AI Start-Up at €3 Bn Valuation

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 11:38 a.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, is in early discussions to raise about €500 million ($586.00 million) for a new AI startup, a move that would value the company at roughly €3 billion ($3.5 billion) before its formal launch, the Financial Times reported.

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Explained: Why are short-sellers getting trapped after the listing of startup IPOs?

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 9:55 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Short-sellers are getting trapped in recent Indian startup IPOs. Stocks like Meesho and Groww have seen sharp rallies after listing. This is driven by strong demand and very limited shares available for trading. When short-sellers cannot deliver shares on settlement day, they face forced losses. The exchange's auction mechanism forces them to buy shares at higher prices, increasing their pain.

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Meta's Yann LeCun targets $3.5 billion valuation for new AI startup: Report

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 9:15 a.m. | Source: The Hindu

Meta’s outgoing chief artificial intelligence scientist Yann LeCun is holding early talks to raise 500 million euros ($586.00 million) for a new startup

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OpenAI’s new fundraising round could value startup at as much as $830 billion

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 6:52 a.m. | Source: Livemint

Concerns about an AI bubble have weighed on many publicly traded tech-related companies.

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Year in review: Startup funding flat in 2025 on early

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Indian startup funding barely moved the needle in 2025, even as dealmaking stayed busy beneath the surface. Total funding stood at $9.8 billion year-to-date, marginally lower than $10.1 billion in 2024, as gains in growth-stage rounds were offset by a sharp pullback in late-stage private capital.

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Tech startup funding falls 17% to $10.5 billion this year

Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 4:57 a.m. | Source: Times of India

India Business News: CHENNAI: India's tech startups' cumulative equity funding stood at $10.5 billion in 2025, a decline of 17% on a YoY basis and down 4% compared to the .

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Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 1:13 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: In June this year, Facebook-parent Meta Platforms agreed to take a 49% stake in artificial intelligence startup Scale AI for $14.8 billion. As part of.

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Bride Who Fixed Work Bug Right After Wedding, Hits Back At Critics

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 9:44 p.m. | Source: NDTV.com

Gauri Agarwal, co-founder of KoyalAI, went viral for working minutes after her wedding. She addressed criticism on social media, highlighting startup demands and sharing a light-hearted response.

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Meta’s Yann LeCun is not going anywhere after FAANG exit, targets $3.5bn valuation with new AI startup

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 9:19 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Yann LeCun exits Meta but plans a major comeback with a new AI startup, early funding talks, world models focus, and a $3.5 billion valuation.

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Meta’s $14 billion AI hire Alexandr Wang finds Mark Zuckerberg’s micromanagement ‘suffocating’: Report

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 8:49 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Alexandr Wang, the 28-year-old Scale AI founder, joined Meta earlier this year after it paid over $14 billion for a 49% stake in his startup and was made the public face of Zuckerberg’s AI reboot.

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Spacetech startup EtherealX in talks to raise $20

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 7:27 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The funding for Bengaluru-based spacetech startup EtherealX comes at a time when there is renewed investor interest in this segment. Digantara Industries recently closed a $50-million round, while Agnikul Cosmos raised $17 million at a $500 million valuation.

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Kerala Startup Mission to run Innovation Train for young innovators to ideate solutions

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 7:04 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Kerala Startup Mission launches Innovation Train for young innovators to develop solutions for grassroots challenges during a transformative journey.

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India Startup Ecosystem Raises 10.5 Billion Dollars in 2025 Surpassing China and Germany with Growth in AI EVs and FinTech Innovation

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 5:56 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

The year was marked by 14 mega funding rounds of $100 million or more, led by Erisha E Mobility, Zepto, and GreenLine, signaling strong momentum in sectors such as electric mobility, quick commerce, and logistics.

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What Groww, Lenskart And Pine Labs Reveal About India’s New-Age Market Cycle

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 5:41 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

India's startup IPO pipeline is back in full swing, and this time, it looks very different from the exuberant listings of the past cycle. Recent debuts by Groww, Lenskart and Pine Labs underline both the renewed appetite for tech listings and the growing caution among public market investors.

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up Tagbin Raises $10 Mn, Sets Sights on 2027 IPO – Outlook Business

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 5:21 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business

Tagbin has raised new growth capital as it sharpens its focus on scaling AI-powered platforms and laying the groundwork for an IPO within the next three years. The startup has built a diverse portfolio across cultural installations, public exhibitions, and data-driven systems

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AI-Led Materials Discovery Startup Novyte Materials Bags ₹4.15 Cr led by Theia Ventures

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 4:07 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

Novyte Materials will use the funding for platform development and early pilot projects as it moves into manufacturing, aerospace and speciality chemicals.

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Why Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis thinks the AI startup valuation model is breaking

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 3:03 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warns that current AI startup valuations are unsustainable, with many early-stage companies raising billions before

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KoyalAI startup bride fixes bug 10-minutes after wedding, fails to impress internet: ‘Spoil the experience’

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 2:07 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Gauri Agarwal, co-founder of KoyalAI startup, gained traction for fixing a bug just ten minutes after her wedding. Her brother Mehul shared this moment on social media, highlighting the dedication entrepreneurs have towards their startups, even during personal milestones.

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This tailoring startup is changing how Indians interact with masterjis

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 12:46 p.m. | Source: ThePrint

There’s no immediate threat to the tailor industry, but the app is preparing for a world that is rapidly transforming into a gig economy.

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Elon Musk's X sues startup over Twitter trademark, argues ‘Twitter brand is alive and is not …’

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 12:06 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Social News: X Corp. has filed a lawsuit against Operation Bluebird. The new startup aims to revive the Twitter brand. X Corp. accuses Operation Bluebird of trying

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Bride seen working on a laptop at her wedding, but why? Here’s the viral incident

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 9:22 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: A startup founder's photo of his co-founder sister fixing a critical bug at her wedding has sparked debate. While some lauded the dedication, others q

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Bride And Startup Founder Fixes Critical Bug 10 Minutes After Wedding: "Parents Yelled"

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 8:21 a.m. | Source: NDTV.com

She was pictured in her full red and gold wedding attire, seated with a laptop, addressing an urgent issue for their startup.

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Quick home-services startup Pronto in talks to raise $25 million at $100 million valuation

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 8:13 a.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

The proposed round, led by Epiq Capital with participation from existing backers Glade Brook Capital and General Catalyst, comes as 10–15 minute home-services startups race to scale amid intensifying competition and rising investor interest.

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DAY 3 OF NATIONAL WORKSHOP:Experts apprisestudents about nuances of mushroom farming

Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 5:30 a.m. | Source: The Hitavada

staff reporter:  updating students about new startup opportunities, the experts introduced them about intricacies of mushroom farm ing on the third day of national workshop. it may be mentioned that a five-day national workshop on “

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Startup layoffs ease in 2025

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 11:05 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Data from 2025 indicates a turning point for the Indian startup ecosystem as layoffs decline by nearly 24% year-on-year.

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AI chip startup mythic raises $125 million in bid to take on Nvidia

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 10:47 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

Mythic, which tapped Nvidia veteran Taner Ozcelik as its chief executive officer last year, raised the money from a group led by venture firm DCVC

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Carl Pei’s startup Nothing closes crowdfunding round, surpasses $5 million target in 1 week

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 10:16 p.m. | Source: Business Today

Data from Crowdcube, one of the platforms offering the investment, showed that as of Tuesday the price per share stood at £2.7972, or $3.7236.

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Eternal’s Deepinder Goyal overtakes DMart’s R Damani as India’s top self-made entrepreneur: Startup founders dominate rankings

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 8:52 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Discover India's top self-made entrepreneurs of 2025, led by Deepinder Goyal of Zomato. Explore their rising valuations, sector dominance, and the impact of tech founders shaping India’s business landscape and market capitalization.

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Bride fixes critical tech bug 10 minutes after wedding brother shares photo

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 7:23 p.m. | Source: India Today

KoyalAI co-founder Gauri Agarwal fixed a critical bug just minutes after her wedding ceremony. The incident has sparked wider debates on startup dedication and work-life balance in India.

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origin techie who went from helping Apple fight terrorism to building her own startup

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 6:54 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: Kalyani Ramadurgam has made waves as a Forbes 30 Under 30 innovator with her co-foundation of Kobalt Labs, aiming to transform the landscape of financ

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Natilus marks India foray with new subsidiary, SpiceJet order for 100 jets

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 6:45 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

US aviation startup Natilus is entering India with a major deal. SpiceJet has ordered 100 of Natilus' new blended-wing-body jets. Natilus also plans to build a manufacturing facility in India. This move taps into India's growing aviation market. The company aims to produce around 300 jets at the new site. This partnership signifies a significant step for both companies.

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Kochi-based startup Digital Worker Services introduce co-worker desktop tool

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 6:41 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

The launch marks a breakthrough in transforming human-visible on-screen tasks into automated workflow, the company said in a release

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Bengaluru retains top spot for entrepreneur homes, while Mumbai, Gurgaon move up in rankings

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 6:30 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

The city also retains its position as India’s top startup hub, with 52 companies based in Bengaluru, though this marks a decline of 14 from last year. | Trending

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Forging New Frontiers: India-Nepal Tech and Startup Cooperation

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 6:23 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

A significant roundtable discussion in Janakpur spotlighted India-Nepal collaboration in technology and startups, heralding enhanced bilateral cooperation. Key figures emphasized India's role as a tech leader and opportunities for Nepal's growth. The event, supported by PHDCCI and Nepal Young Entrepreneurs' Forum, sought to unite young entrepreneurs and startups.

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Nepal cooperation in new technology and startups" held in Janakpur

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 6:15 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

A roundtable on India-Nepal cooperation in new technology and startups was held in Janakpur, bringing together startups and MSMEs to discuss strengthening bilateral collaboration, technology adoption, and building a robust startup ecosystem between the two countries.

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US-based Indian CEO Says Sister Fixed Critical Bug On Wedding Mandap: ‘Not A Photo Op, Parents Yelled At Both Of Us’

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 5:34 p.m. | Source: News18

Mehul Agarwal's LinkedIn post about Gauri fixing a Koyal (YC F25) bug at her wedding sparks debate on startup culture and work-life boundaries.

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Man shares job description that 'casually threatens' candidates before they join

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 4:54 p.m. | Source: India Today

A job description warning candidates about long hours and exits went viral on Reddit. The post ignited debate on startup work culture and burnout expectations in India.

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Digantara Raises $50 Mn to Expand Space Surveillance

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 4:26 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

The startup is also preparing to launch 15 space surveillance satellites and two dedicated missile-warning satellites through 2026–27.

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Zepto co-founders Kaivalya Vohra,22, and Aadit Palicha, 23, biggest self-made entrepreneurs; check who else tops list

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 3:29 p.m. | Source: Livemint

In 2025, Zepto co-founders Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, aged 22 and 23, lead the IDFC FIRST Private and Hurun India's Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs list, showcasing a rise of young founders in India's startup scene. Lenskart emerges as the most valuable unlisted company at ₹67,000 crore.

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Why India must not clip the wings of its angel investors

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 3:11 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

India's startup landscape is navigating a key turning point, with recent SEBI rules for angel investors threatening to curtail essential early-stage investments. This shift could delay the rise of future tech leaders. For the government’s innovation initiative to thrive, a solid base of seed capital is imperative.

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Hurun Top 200 Entrepreneurs List Shows India Is Not All About Tech

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 3:02 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

India’s startup story is often told through the lens of lending, algorithms and venture capital. But the IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2025 tells a more grounded story —one rooted as much in everyday consumption as in code. Strip away the buzzwords, and the list makes a clear point - India’s biggest wealth creators are still building businesses around the consumption story.

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Maruti adds a new feature in WagonR for senior citizens' comfort

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 3:01 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Maruti Suzuki has introduced an optional swivel seat for the WagonR, enhancing accessibility for seniors and persons with disabilities. This pilot project, available in 11 cities, aims to promote inclusive mobility. The retrofit kit, developed with a startup, can be installed in new or existing vehicles, offering dignity and independence to more customers.

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India: The World's Largest Market for Large Language Models

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 2:37 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

India has emerged as the top market for large language model platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. While this provides opportunities for enhanced productivity and learning, the domestic startup ecosystem might face challenges from global LLM dominance.

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UST Partners with IIT Madras Incubation Cell to Boost Healthcare Startups

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 2:34 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

AI and technology solutions company UST has signed an agreement with IIT Madras Incubation Cell to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The collaboration aims to support high-potential startups, with Pfizer and AWS as partners. Recent initiatives saw 90 startup applications and top finalists receiving mentorship.

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India’s Top 200 Self-Made Entrepreneurs Hit ₹42 Lakh Crore Valuation In 2025

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 2:30 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

The combined valuation of companies led by India’s top 200 self-made entrepreneurs rose 15 percent to Rs 42 lakh crore in 2025, according to the IDFC FIRST and Hurun India report. The list includes 128 billion-dollar firms and 102 new founders. Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Gurugram remain key startup hubs, while financial services, software, and healthcare lead sectors.

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Udaipur Startup Bharat Biomaterials LLP Launches Terratan A Sustainable Leather Alternative from Agricultural Waste

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 1:55 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], December 17: Udaipur, a city known for its heritage and lakes, is now making waves in sustainability and innovation. Bharat Biomaterials, a DPIIT-recognized startup based in Udaipur, is redefining the future of materials by creating an eco-friendly leather alternative from agricultural waste.

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SaaS startup MoEngage closes extended $280 million round; ChrysCapital, Dragon Fund, Schroders join

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 11 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

MoEngage has secured an additional $180 million in funding, elevating its total investment haul to $280 million. With a current valuation of $850 million, the company is poised to channel these funds towards refining its product offerings and broadening its international reach.

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Who is Jyoti Bansal? IIT-grad who went to US on H1-B visa becomes new billionaire

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 9:44 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Jyoti Bansal sold his first company to Cisco, and his second startup recently raised $240 million. | Trending

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Elon Musk’s X sues social media startup over bid to claim 'Twitter' brand

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 9:38 a.m. | Source: The Hindu

Elon Musk’s X Corp sued a startup on Tuesday after it sought to cancel X’s Twitter trademarks so it can “bring Twitter back” as a new social media platform.

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X Corp sues social media startup over bid to claim 'Twitter' brand

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 9:10 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

X Corp has sued startup Operation Bluebird after it tried to cancel Twitter trademarks to relaunch the brand. X argues the Twitter name is still active and its attempted use would infringe trademark rights. The dispute highlights tensions over brand ownership as Musk’s company continues rebranding Twitter as X.

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Elon Musk's net worth: Tesla CEO becomes first person with $600 billion fortune and he is twice as rich as the world’s second-richest man

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 9:10 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Elon Musk has achieved a historic net worth of $600 billion, driven by the soaring valuations of SpaceX and Tesla. The achievement comes on the heels of reports that his SpaceX startup was likely to go public at a valuation of $800 billion. Elon Musk is now twice as rich as the world's second richest man, Google cofounder and ex-CEO Larry Page.

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Visa startup Atlys in talks to raise around $40 million from SIG, MakeMyTrip amid travel boom

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 8:25 a.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

Atlys is being valued at around $200 million in the ongoing negotiations with potential investors, including Sofina, sources told Moneycontrol

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Elon Musk now richer than Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang, combined - he still has $69 billion to spare

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 7:55 a.m. | Source: Livemint

According to Forbes Real Time Billionaires, Elon Musk's net worth has reached over $684 billion, making him the first person in the world to reach that mark, on the heels of reports that his SpaceX startup was likely to go public at a valuation of $800 billion.

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Pet food startup Right4Paws raises Rs 14 cr funding

Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 12:28 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Chennai: Pet food startup Right4Paws has closed Rs 14 crore investments in Series A round from a group of high-net-worth individuals (HNI). UAE-based .

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633 startups in Chandigarh, but no incentives yet: Implementation guidelines, committee structures and the online application system still to be finalised

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 9:58 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025 has yet to disburse incentives, with guidelines, committees, and portal still being finalized, while recognized startups and funding support have grown significantly.

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Seven years late, still grounded: Chandigarh Startup Policy not yet operational, Centre tells Parliament

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 8:23 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

The Centre has told Parliament that despite being notified in April 2025 after a delay of over seven years, the Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025 is yet to be operationalised, with no financial incentives released so far

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Small-town India to big-money Texas: How Sridhar Vembu made Zoho a software powerhouse

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 7:59 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Zoho’s journey from a small Indian startup to a global SaaS giant reveals Sridhar Vembu’s grit, bootstrapped vision, rural innovation and billion-dollar success story.

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Bhavish Aggarwal Clears Debts with Strategic Share Sale

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 7:13 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Bhavish Aggarwal, founder of Ola Electric, sold part of his personal shares to release promoter-level pledges amounting to Rs 260 crore. The move restores 3.93% pledged shares, reducing promoter group holding in Ola Electric to slightly over 34%. The transaction, unrelated to the company, supports AI startup Krutrim.

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FITT-Supported Startup Motorama Wins 'Best Innovation Award 2025' at NECA

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 7 p.m. | Source: News18

FITT-Supported Startup Motorama Wins 'Best Innovation Award 2025' at NECA

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Startup communities launched in two villages in Erode district

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 6:54 p.m. | Source: The Hindu

Erode launches village startup communities to boost rural entrepreneurship and connect local startups with major corporate players.

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The 2026 Playbook: Disruptions That Will Shape India’s Start

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 6:28 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business

India’s 2026 startup evolution: deep-tech, tier-2 growth, sustainable ventures, and profitability-led scaling

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EV startup Evera Cabs to deploy 4,000 BluSmart cars on its platform

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 6:03 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

Earlier this year, commercial driver management platform Signodrive Technologies leased the fleet of 4,000 vehicles from Gensol Engineering under an insolvency resolution process

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Spacetech startup Digantara raises $50 million to boost space surveillance push

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 5:02 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The Bengaluru-based startup, backed by Peak XV Partners and Kalaari Capital, secured funds from large investors including SBI Holdings Japan, 360 One Asset, and film producer Ronnie Screwvala, it said in a release.

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Climate tech startup Aurassure raises Rs 25 crore; led by Rainmatter & Unicorn India Ventures

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 4:59 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Aurassure has raised Rs 25 crore in a pre-series A funding round. With a robust network of more than 2,000 sensors, the company plays a pivotal role in gathering essential environmental data that fuels smart services for cities and businesses alike.

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based startup SEEB DESIGN PRIVATE LIMITED launches digital platform enabling users to book 200+ interior execution services online from home

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 4:01 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

SEEB Design launches SEEB, a transparent, technology-driven platform simplifying interior execution with predictable workflows, clear pricing, and verified professional teams. Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 15: SEEB DESIGN PRIVATE LIMITED has announced the launch of SEEB, a platform it describes as...

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South Asian SMEs face digital turning point as AI adoption accelerates

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 1:04 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

India emerges as the regional leader, supported by national AI strategies, a strong startup ecosystem, and widespread access to cloud-based AI services. Many Indian SMEs already use AI for customer relationship management, predictive analytics, logistics optimization, and financial forecasting. Affordable AI-as-a-service platforms have lowered entry barriers, allowing even smaller firms to experiment with data-driven tools.

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Rotoris raises $3 million: Nikhil Kamath, Vivek Oberoi back Bella Vita founder’s watch startup - Full investor list inside

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 12:49 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

The company is positioning itself as an engineering-led analogue watch brand, with a focus on mechanical movements and in-house assembly, aiming to build what it calls “India’s first global watch brand”.

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Consumer appliances startup EDT raises $1.4 million in pre-seed funding

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 9:39 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

New-generation consumer appliances brand EDT raises $1.4 million in a pre-seed round led by Sauce VC to build design-led products and scale globally

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OpenAI Deal To License Disney Characters Is Entirely In Stock

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 9:09 a.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

OpenAI is getting access to Disney’s kingdom without cutting a check. The artificial intelligence company’s recent deal to license iconic characters from Walt Disney Co. for its Sora video app is entirely in stock warrants rather than a cash licensing fee, according to people familiar with the matter. OpenAI will offer Disney the option to purchase shares in the high-flying startup beyond its previously announced $1 billion stake.

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Elon Musk Becomes First Person To Hit $600 Billion Net Worth: Forbes

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 5:59 a.m. | Source: NDTV.com

Elon Musk on Monday became the first person ever worth $600 billion, Forbes said, on the heels of reports that his SpaceX startup was likely to go public at a valuation of $800 billion.

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Lokesh Seeks Centre’s Support For Skill Census In AP

Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 3:59 a.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle

Lokesh also sought the support of the Union minister for the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and the MeitY startup hub and for setting up the Centre of Excellence in Ratan Tata Innovation Hub.

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Experiential tech startup Tagbin raises $10 million, focusses on AI

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 7:55 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Founded in 2013 by IIT graduates Saurav Bhaik, Ankit Sinha, and Chetan Bansiwal, Tagbin designs large-format digital installations, like interactive museums and public exhibitions. It also builds AI-based platforms for government departments to manage data, monitor operations, and improve decision-making.

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Startup BluePill raises USD 6 million to build AI humans for market research

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 7 p.m. | Source: News18

Startup BluePill raises USD 6 million to build AI humans for market research

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KrishiVitta - Agri Startup Investor Meet held in Bengaluru

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 4:06 p.m. | Source: The Hindu

KrishiVitta 2025: Agri Startup Investor Meet in Bengaluru boosts capital flow and innovation in India's agricultural sector.

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Kerala Startup Mission ties up with German ecosystem to support start-ups

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 3:56 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Kerala Startup Mission partners with Germany to enhance deep-tech startups, aiming to develop 300 innovative ventures through structured support.

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Kerala Startup Mission, German consortium partner to boost deep-tech start-ups

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 3:30 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

KSUM partners with Germany's NXTGN to support deep-tech startups, fostering innovation and employment at Huddle Global 2025.

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This D2C startup is hiring moms with ₹1 lakh stipend to talk about menopause

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 3:19 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

Earthful's commitment to driving societal change is evident in its products, including a herbal multivitamin for menopausal women, which provides 13 vitamins, minerals, and herbs to help with hormonal balance. The company's capsule shell is made from plant sources like Pine bark, ensuring no artificial ingredients are used.

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This Mumbai-based Startup is Illuminating the Future of Consumer Understanding

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 3:11 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

The startup transitioned from improving student attention to providing emotional and eye-tracking insights for brands.

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44,000 Startups Recognised In 2025 As Total Tops 2 Lakh, 21 Lakh Jobs Added: Piyush Goyal

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 3:02 p.m. | Source: News18

Indian startup ecosystem hits 2 lakh government-recognised startups in 2025, Piyush Goyal announces record growth, job creation, and innovation milestones.

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Lawyered secures Rs 8.5 crore All-Titan Deal on IdeaBaaz

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 2:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Legal-tech startup Lawyered secured Rs 8.5 crore from all IdeaBaaz Titans at a Rs 120 crore pre-money valuation. This investment will be used to accelerate the expansion of their mobility compliance services, LOTS247 and ChallanPay,.

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Japan's Nikkei sinks as tech shares track US peers lower

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 1:12 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The Nikkei slid 1.3% to end the day at 50,168.11, with artificial intelligence (AI)-focused startup investor SoftBank Group and chip-testing-tool maker Advantest - an Nvidia supplier - the biggest drags on the index by a wide margin.

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India climbs to 3rd in global AI ranking, surpassing UK and South Korea

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 11:14 a.m. | Source: India Today

India has surged to third place in Stanford’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Tool, a leap from seventh last year, driven by a thriving startup ecosystem, rapid expansion of AI talent, significant improvements in research output, strengthened infrastructure, and strategic government initiatives aimed at fostering innovation, governance, and responsible AI adoption across the country.

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OpenAI ends equity ‘vesting cliff’ terms for new hires to retain top AI talent: Report

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 10:19 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

OpenAI’s decision to do away with its vesting cliff policy comes after the AI startup recently went into a code-red situation amid fierce competition from Google and other rivals.

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Nvidia responds to report claiming China's DeepSeek that wiped billions from US stock market in January 2025, is using 'banned' Nvidia chips

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 10:09 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Nvidia has denied reports that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is using smuggled Blackwell GPUs, calling the claims \"far-fetched.\" The US has banned these

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ServiceNow near deal to buy cybersecurity startup Armis for up to $7 billion: Bloomberg

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 8:01 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

ServiceNow is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Armis. The cybersecurity startup could be valued at up to $7 billion. Armis, founded in 2016, secures connected devices against cyber threats. Demand for such services is high following recent global cyberattacks.

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Punjab aims to be North India’s startup hub, says minister Arora

Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 7:46 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Punjab cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora said Punjab government is doing its best as far as startups are concerned

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