Magicpin Debuts AI Assistant ‘Vera’ with $1 Million Tech Investment
Magicpin, India’s leading platform for local discovery and commerce, has officially entered the generative AI race with the launch of its proprietary AI assistant, ‘Vera’.
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Practo Eyes $100 Million Pre-IPO Round as it Prepares for 2026 Listing
Bengaluru-based health-tech pioneer Practo is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure $100 million in a pre-IPO funding round.
PhysicsWallah Q3 Net Profit Surges 33% to ₹102 Crore as Revenue Crosses ₹1,000 Crore
India’s leading edtech giant PhysicsWallah (PW) has reported a stellar financial performance for the third quarter of FY26.
Suniel Shetty to Host Amazon MX Player’s New Reality Show ‘Bharat Ke Super Founders’
Amazon MX Player has officially released the trailer for its highly anticipated entrepreneurial reality series, ‘Bharat Ke Super Founders’.
Ideabaaz Appoints Mudit Kumar as Co-Founder and COO to Connect Startups with Capital
Ideabaaz, a startup discovery and funding platform, has appointed Mudit Kumar as its Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Indian Startups Defy Funding Drop, Hold Third Global Rank
The Indian tech startups ecosystem has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of 2025, moving up to the third position globally in terms of total funding raised, despite a 25% year-on-year decline in capital inflow.
Indian startups raise $6.7 Bn in H1 amid IPO buzz
7 billion in the first half of 2025, according to data compiled by TheKredible. This indicates a consistent inflow of venture capital, mirroring the funding levels from the same period in 2024.
Amitabh Kant Steps Down as India’s G20 Sherpa, Set to Champion Startups and Free Enterprise
After an illustrious career spanning 45 years in public service, Amitabh Kant has officially stepped down as India’s G20 Sherpa.
Piyush Goyal Criticizes Indian Startups for Lack of Deep-Tech Focus, Sparks Industry Backlash
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has sparked a heated debate in India’s startup ecosystem with his remarks at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025, questioning the direction of Indian startups and their focus on consumer-centric businesses like food delivery and “fancy ice cream” apps.
Indian Startups Embrace Ethical Route, Refund Investors Amid Shutdowns and Failed Pivots
In a significant shift within India’s startup ecosystem, several startups, including well-funded ventures like Toplyne, are adopting an ethical approach by refunding investors after shutting down or undergoing unsuccessful pivots.
Sidharth Malhotra Joins Celebrity Investors in Swiggy Ahead of IPO
Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra has joined the ranks of celebrity investors backing food delivery giant Swiggy ahead of its highly anticipated IPO.