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