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Lenskart’s Singapore unit to acquire 29.24% stake in Korean startup iiNeer for ₹186 million

Published on: Dec. 25, 2025, 10:11 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Lenskart Solutions Singapore to acquire 29.24% stake in Korean startup iiNeer for ₹186 million, enhancing optical hardware capabilities.

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Nvidia Makes Record $20 Billion All-Cash Move To Buy AI Chip Startup Groq, Deal Backed By Trump Jr - Here’s What It Means

Published on: Dec. 25, 2025, 9:01 a.m. | Source: NewsX

Nvidia: Nvidia has struck its largest deal to date, agreeing to spend $20 billion in an all-cash transaction to acquire key assets from artificial intelligence startup Groq, marking a major escalation in the chipmaker’s AI expansion strategy

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'All I do is fix broken code': Burnt-out techie debates between a 60% hike job offer or sticking to toxic start-up company

Published on: Dec. 25, 2025, 8:57 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

A young tech professional is grappling with a career crossroads. He works at a startup with a toxic environment and poor code quality. This has led to burnout. Now, he has a lucrative offer from another company. This new role promises better pay and benefits but raises concerns about learning opportunities.

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Nvidia, joining Big Tech deal spree, to license Groq technology, hire executives

Published on: Dec. 25, 2025, 8:27 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Nvidia has licensed chip technology from startup Groq and hired its CEO, a former Google AI veteran. This deal follows a trend of tech giants acquiring talent and technology without full acquisitions. While Nvidia leads AI training, Groq specializes in inference, a more competitive market. Groq will continue operating independently.

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Nvidia taps Groq’s low-latency AI chips as data centre race intensifies

Published on: Dec. 25, 2025, 5:36 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Nvidia signs a licensing deal with AI startup Groq, adding low-latency chip design to future products as competition in AI infrastructure heats up.

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Nvidia is said to buy AI chip startup Groq for $20 bn in biggest acquisition yet

Published on: Dec. 25, 2025, 4 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Groq's founder Jonathan Ross is one of the creators of Google Tensor—a custom AI chip seen as an alternative to Nvidia GPUs.| Business News

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Jonathan Ross net worth: How rich is the Groq founder after $20 billion Nvidia deal?

Published on: Dec. 25, 2025, 3:50 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Nvidia is acquiring AI chip startup Groq for about $20B in cash, CNBC reports. Founded by Jonathan Ross, the deal boosts Ross’s net worth massively. | Trending

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Lenskart Acquires 29.24% Stake in Korean Startup iiNeer for ₹186 Million

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 11:04 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade

Lenskart Solutions' Singapore subsidiary is investing KRW 3 billion (₹186 million) to acquire a 29.24% stake in iiNeer Corp., a Korean optical machinery manufacturer. The deal involves purchasing 123,945 preference shares and is expected to complete by January 31, 2026. This strategic investment aims to enhance Lenskart's in-house optical hardware capabilities, particularly in lens-edging systems manufacturing.

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Organisational memory is the next frontier in enterprise AI, says Buddi AI Founder Anith Patel

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 9:36 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

Buddi AI is betting that the next wave of enterprise AI will be built around preserving and operationalising institutional knowledge, not just boosting individual productivity. Founder and CEO Anith Patel says the startup’s focus on capturing real-time conversations—particularly in field sales—addresses a growing blind spot for fast-scaling organisations, as it converts everyday interactions into structured, searchable intelligence that can directly impact revenue outcomes.

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Himachal Govt Aims to Boost Women Entrepreneurs at HIM MSME Fest

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 8:56 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business

Himachal Pradesh government has announced HIM MSME Fest, aimed at connecting rural craftspersons, artisans, women entrepreneurs and young startup founders with industry stakeholders, investors, e-commerce platforms and technology experts.

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‘Worth every sleepless night’: 18-year-old wakes up at 3 am to run a global AI startup tackling Alzheimer’s

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 8:49 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

18-year-old high school senior, Alex Yang, has built a global AI startup, Reteena, aimed at improving Alzheimer’s diagnostics.

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NOC is not takeoff: Reality check on India’s startup airlines

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 8:17 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

Despite ministerial optimism, only three startup airlines have secured NOCs in 2024, and none are operational yet, facing aircraft leasing hurdles, capital constraints and DGCA approvals.

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We are building an AI fabric for security, testing, compliance: Harness CEO

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 7:57 p.m. | Source: Forbes India

After selling AppDynamics to Cisco in 2017, Jyoti Bansal’s latest venture Harness.io is growing as a startup-in-startup model with multiple product lines in the DevSecOps market

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CEO reveals the cost of the tea he drinks. It will shock you!

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 5:11 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

A beauty startup founder's observation about his modest tea habit versus his employees' premium coffee choices sparked a debate on income, lifestyle, and financial priorities. The discussion highlighted the differing financial realities and psychological gaps between entrepreneurs and salaried professionals, prompting reflections on earning stability and privilege.

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Why 2025 mattered for Indian startups - 3 big gamechangers and 2026 outlook

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 4:27 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Startup funding declined in absolute terms during the year. Indian technology startups raised $10.5 billion in 2025, compared with $12.7 billion in 2024 and $11 billion in 2023, according to Tracxn.

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This AI app turns family photos into personalised colouring book pages for kids

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 1:01 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

A new AI-powered app called Splat lets users turn everyday photos such as a family photo or snapshot of a beloved pet, into a printable colouring book page designed especially for kids. The app is developed by Lone Palm Labs, the same tech startup that owns Retro, a photo-sharing app just for close friends and […]

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From paper wealth to real money: How startup IPOs shaped Esop exits in 2025

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 12:58 p.m. | Source: Livemint

While Esop buybacks stayed muted amid the funding winter, public markets emerged as the most meaningful and scalable liquidity avenue for startup employees

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A startup’s strength is the freedom to explore: Pawan Goenka

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 12:53 p.m. | Source: Forbes India

The IN-SPACe chairperson on bridging ISRO and startups, governing as an outsider, and why failure tolerance is the key for building India's private space ambitions

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Patanjali Foods Acquires 51% Stake in Health Food Startup

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 12:35 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade

Patanjali Foods Ltd has acquired a 51% majority stake in a health food startup. This strategic move aims to expand the company's product portfolio and strengthen its position in the health and wellness market. The acquisition aligns with Patanjali Foods' goal to diversify its offerings and tap into the growing demand for health-conscious food products. It provides the company with operational control over the startup, enabling better integration with existing business operations.

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Late-stage funding pullback cools India’s startup investments in 2025

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 10:49 a.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

Indian startups raised about $9.8 billion across 880 deals in 2025 year-to-date, marginally lower than $10.1 billion across 976 deals in 2024, as a slowdown in late-stage funding reshaped capital flows, Venture Intelligence data showed.

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2025: The Year of Liquidity and Indian Startup Resurgence

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 9:10 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

2025 marked a resurgence of liquidity and public listings for Indian startups, despite a decline in overall funding. Notable IPOs and strategic growth characterized the year, showcasing a maturing ecosystem poised for future expansion. Retail, fintech, and logistics sectors led this strategic economic shift.

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ServiceNow to buy cyber startup Armis for $7.75 billion

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 4:11 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: ServiceNow has announced that it has agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion – in its largest acquisition to date. The move is a m.

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How Rahul Narvekar sold a startup dream, but delivered a nightmare

Published on: Dec. 24, 2025, 4 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Investors from Chandigarh to Bengaluru and entrepreneurs from Jammu to Mumbai have become victims of the India Network founder Rahul Narvekars woo-and-vanish schemes. Despite that he is still being invited to speak at startup events in smaller towns.

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AI DevOps firm Harness.io to ramp up India R&D hiring; eyes 1,000 staff in three years

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 11:32 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The startup, led by Jyoti Bansal, founder of AppDynamics, which was acquired by Cisco for $3.7 billion in 2017, is using AI to streamline the entire DevOps lifecycle, cutting software delivery turnaround time across testing, security, deployment, operations, and cost optimisation.

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Odisha startup to build defence systems

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 8:39 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Bhubaneswar: Odisha-based deep-tech startup, IG Drones, has announced its evolution into IG Defence, marking a natural progression from a drone-focuse.

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HCLSoftware to acquire AI startup Wobby for EUR 4.5 million

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 8:15 p.m. | Source: News18

HCLSoftware to acquire AI startup Wobby for EUR 4.5 million

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HCLSoftware's Strategic Leap: Acquiring AI-Driven Wobby for a Future of Insightful Analytics

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 8:07 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

HCLSoftware plans to acquire Wobby, an AI data analyst startup, for EUR 4.5 million. This acquisition, closing by February 2026, will enhance HCL's Actian division by integrating AI capabilities for improved data insights. The transaction involves a 100% cash deal with staggered payments over two years.

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ServiceNow to buy cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 7:41 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

ServiceNow is acquiring cybersecurity firm Armis for $7.75 billion. This move aims to bolster ServiceNow's AI platform with Armis' device scanning and threat detection capabilities. The acquisition is expected to be finalized in the latter half of 2026. ServiceNow has recently made several other strategic acquisitions to expand its offerings.

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EV motor startup Naxatra Labs raises $3 million led by Zerodha's Rainmatter, angel investors

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 6:13 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The round also saw participation from several marque startup founders, operators, and angel investors, including Mohit Tandon of Delhivery, Himanshu Aggarwal of Aspiring Minds, Vijay Shekhar Sharma of Paytm, Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo, Anupam Jalote of iCEM, Narayan of Ather Energy, Soumitra Sharma of Operators Studio, and Hemant Daga of Neo Assets, among others.

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Deeptech startup Naxatra Labs raises $3 million Pre-Series A led by Rainmatter

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 5:53 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

Founded in Ahmedabad by Abhilash Maurya, Arnav Biswas, and Piyush Verma Naxatra Labs designs and manufactures high-efficiency electric motors for EVs and industrial applications.

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Zipbolt Innovations: Pioneering AI-Driven EV Charging Solutions in India

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 5:35 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Zipbolt Innovations has launched ZeFlash.App, an AI-powered EV battery diagnostics application, across 100+ charging stations. Integrated with advanced AI-powered chargers, it offers real-time battery health monitoring, aiming to make India's EV infrastructure smarter and safer. The startup is gearing up for a $1 million Pre-Series A funding round.

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powered EV Battery Diagnostics at CharjKaro’s 100+ EV Charging Network, supported by MeiTY Startups RIIDL SVU–SAMRIDH Deeptech AI IoT Fund.

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 5:33 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

NEW DELHI | December 22, 2025 — As India’s electric vehicle (EV) market scales at an unprecedented rate, Gurugram-based deeptech startup Zipbolt Innovations has announced the launch of ZeFlash.App. This AI-powered EV battery diagnostics and safe-charging application is now live...

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One Cook, Too Many Broths: Bhavish Aggarwal's Ola, Krutrim Businesses Suffer

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 5:31 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

Few can boast of being at the helm of three unicorns — Bhavish Aggarwal achieved that last year, after Krutrim AI achieved a $1-billion valuation. He also managed to list Ola Electric successfully. Apps (Ola Cabs), EVs and AI, success story of the startup world. He pledged shares in his listed entity; sold stake in quick succession — raising eyebrows. His ride hailing business Ola Cabs is burning cash, while Krutrim also needs heavy research and development investments.

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based startup EnglishYaari raises ₹1 Cr at ₹10 Cr valuation, targets ₹50 Cr ARR by 2027, solving India's English fluency challenge

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 4:21 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

Bihar-based startup EnglishYaari raises ₹1 Cr at ₹10 Cr valuation, targets ₹50 Cr ARR by 2027, solving India's English fluency challenge - PRNewswire Lakhisarai (Bihar) [India], December 23: EnglishYaari, a platform to help professionals improve their English communication, has raised ₹1 ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com

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Gujarat's Startup Renaissance: A Powerhouse of Innovation

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 3:05 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Gujarat has supported 1,543 startups and leads as India's Best-Performer State. Through the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0), substantial financial aid, innovative guidance, and i-Hub facilities foster entrepreneurship. Initiatives like WEstart enhance women's participation, driving holistic growth with new startup hubs planned in multiple cities.

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Startup communities launched in four villages in Cuddalore district

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 2:33 p.m. | Source: The Hindu

Cuddalore launches startup communities in four villages to promote sustainable development and empower local entrepreneurs through mentorship and funding.

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SaaS startup Prosperr.io raises $4 million in a seed funding round led by Jungle Ventures

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 2:10 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

The company plans to deploy the fresh capital towards product development, strengthening its B2B sales engine, and expanding into adjacent areas such as wealth management

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HCLTech’s software arm to acquire Antwerp-based startup Wobby for $5.2 million

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 1:50 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Wobby provides AI data analyst ‘Agents’ that enable users to query complex datasets through a natural language interface and receive actionable insights instantly

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Fintech Startup Prosperr.io Raises $4 Mn for AI-driven Tax Management

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 11:27 a.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

The startup will use the funds to enhance product development and expand into wealth management.

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Record Year for IPO Market: Startups Shine in 2025

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 10:02 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

The IPO market reached unprecedented heights in 2025, fueled by strong domestic liquidity, investor confidence, and supportive macroeconomic factors. Notable was the surge in startup listings, with companies like Lenskart and Groww raising significant funds. Market optimism remains high for 2026, with diverse sectors and major offerings expected.

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HCL Tech shares in focus as firm to acquire Belgian start up Wobby

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 9:27 a.m. | Source: Business Today

HCL Technologies Ltd’s shares closed at ₹1,670, before announcing its software division will acquire Belgian AI startup Wobby. The deal is expected to conclude by February 2026, with HCL aiming to strengthen its AI data analyst capabilities.

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Prosperr.io raises $4 million from Jungle Ventures, others

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 8:44 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Bengaluru startup Prosperr.io raised $4 million in a Jungle Ventures-led seed round recently. It offers subscription-based tax planning and compliance services for salaried users and enterprises across India markets. New funds will boost product development, B2B sales, and expansion into wealth management and adjacent services.

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Keen to bet more on Indian founders amid strong show: YC Partner

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 6:49 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Y Combinator partner Ankit Gupta says funding appetite for Indian founders is surging as India produces young, highly technical, AI native talent competing globally. AI unlocks startup ideas impossible until recently, while many founders move to San Francisco and seasoned Indian executives launch new ventures.

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ET exclusive: Company needs an opportunity to think afresh, says Rakshit Hargave, new CEO of Britannia Industries

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 5:30 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Britannia's new CEO, Rakshit Hargave, aims to revitalize the biscuit giant with a startup mindset, focusing on faster decision-making and proactive strategies. The company seeks to regain ground in core categories and fortify its portfolio to become a global foods player, while carefully considering inorganic growth opportunities.

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New York Times Reporter Sues Google, xAI, OpenAI Over Chatbot Training

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 5:02 a.m. | Source: NDTV.com

An investigative reporter best known for exposing fraud at Silicon Valley blood-testing startup Theranos sued Elon Musk's xAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, Meta Platforms and Perplexity on Monday for using copyrighted books.

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MIC bootcamp at KCET concludes

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 4 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

The third and concluding day of the AICTE-MIC Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE) Bootcamp at Khalsa College of Engineering & Technology (KCET), Ranjit Avenue, marked the culmination of three days of immersive learning, focusing on transforming ideas into prototypes, strengthening financial acumen and preparing educators for startup and innovation ecosystems. The day began with a reinforcing continuity and deepening participants’ engagement with innovation-led education.

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Nikhil Kamath, Kishore Biyani launch startup launchpad platform

Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 12:07 a.m. | Source: The New Indian Express

Positioned as a co-founder factory, the Foundery combines elements of a school, accelerator and venture studio, and is designed to compress the early-stage star

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Netflix may allow gamers to create avatars across its titles: What it means for users

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 11:31 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Gaming News: Netflix has acquired the Estonian avatar-creation startup Ready Player Me. This acquisition will help the US streaming giant to allow its subscribers .

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Nikhil Kamath, Kishore Biyani launch startup venture platform The Foundery

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 10:07 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and Future Group founder Kishore Biyani have launched The Foundery, a 90-day co-building programme offering seed funding of up to ₹4 crore

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Not the first time OpenAI declared ‘Code Red’, top executive reveals

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 9:33 p.m. | Source: ThePrint

The San Francisco-based startup’s leadership has made the same declaration previously, explicitly instructing employees to drop lower-priority tasks and concentrate on a single goal, said OpenAI Chief Research Officer Mark Chen.

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HCLTech arm to acquire Belgian AI startup Wobby for enhanced data analyst capabilities

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 8:36 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

The acquisition aims to accelerate clients’ value realisation from generative AI by adding AI data analyst capabilities. Wobby’s AI data analyst agents enable users to query complex datasets through a natural language interface and receive actionable insights instantly. Shares of HCL Technologies Ltd ended at ₹1,665, up by ₹1.38, or 22.60%, on the BSE today, December 22.

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HCLSoftware to acquire agentic AI startup Wobby for $5.2 million

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 8:30 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

By acquiring the Antwerp, Belgium-based startup, HCLSoftware will expand capabilities around metadata management, data catalog and data governance solutions.

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Crore Indian Army Order for Indigenous VR Drone Training Simulators

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 5:50 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], December 22: Enord Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering AI-on-Edge drone technology startup, has secured a landmark multi-crore contract from the School of Artillery, Deolali, Nashik, Indian Army, for the supply of Made-in-India Standalone VR Drone Training Simulators. The order has been placed under the Emergency Powers Revenue (EP) 2025 mandate, marking a significant milestone in India's drive toward Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence technology.

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Galgotias University Hosts Inspiring Galgotias Dialogue Series Featuring Vineeta Singh, Founder & CEO, SUGAR Cosmetics

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 5:02 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (NewsVoir) Galgotias University hosted an inspiring edition of the Galgotias Dialogue Series, featuring Ms. Vineeta Singh, Founder and CEO, SUGAR Cosmetics, one of India’s most influential entrepreneurs and a leading voice in the country’s startup...

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How street-level data is changing the way India sees air pollution-and the startup behind it

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 5 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Respirer Living Sciences, a tiny startup, is punching above its weight in the fight to improve India’s abysmal air quality. This is the story of how it has endured pushback, developed solutions with limited resources, and became an indispensable asset to a clutch of cities.

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Startup Sarla Aviation commences ground testing of air taxi at Bengaluru facility

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 3:13 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Sarla Aviation begins ground testing of its electric air taxi, advancing India's aerospace capabilities towards a 2028 launch.

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FatakPay launches FatakUdaan to enable credit building for millions of Indians

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 2:13 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Digital lending startup FatakPay has launched FatakUdaan, a new credit-building product for credit-underserved Indians. This initiative aims to help millions, particularly first-time borrowers and gig workers in smaller cities, establish and improve their credit scores.

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Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway UPDATE: Travel smoother between the two cities in just 45 minutes, set to become startup hub in Northern India

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 12:50 p.m. | Source: India.com

Land along the Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway will be developed into industrial and business zones. The state plans to build manufacturing units, logistics parks, and technology clusters in these areas.

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RiNK Initiative by KLE CTIE at the Mundhe Banni Startup Meetup

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 12:37 p.m. | Source: The Hindu

Discover the RiNK Initiative by KLE CTIE, fostering tech talent return and startup growth in North Karnataka.

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PowerUp Money raises $12 million Series A led by Peak XV to scale mutual fund advisory

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 12:13 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

Wealthtech startup plans to expand research-led, zero-commission investment advice and launch new managed advisory offerings as retail MF participation rises in India

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From Ather to Meesho: How 2025 IPO wave unlocked nearly Rs 40,000 crore for India’s new-age ecosystem

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 11:42 a.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

As many as 15 startup and new-age tech IPOs hit the markets this year, raising over 35 percent more than 2024’s tally, as stronger earnings, clearer profitability paths and deeper investor appetite drove demand.

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Innospace plans S. Korea's 1st commercial orbital rocket launch this week

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 10:43 a.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

Innospace plans S. Korea's 1st commercial orbital rocket launch this week - Seoul, Dec 22 South Korean space startup Innospace plans to launch the country's first commercial orbital rocket this ... Get Latest News on International only on lokmattimes.com

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India Must Reinvest in Its Civilisational Values to Achieve Prosperity: Industrialist H M Bangur at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2025

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 10:25 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 22: The World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2025, a two-day conference themed 'Innovation, Self Reliance and Prosperity', was formally inaugurated in Mumbai on Friday by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The inaugural session was attended by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mohan Yadav, Swami Vigyananand, Founder of WHEF, Shri Rajesh Sharma, Chairman of the WHEF Organising Committee, and leading industrialists including Shri Hari Mohan Bangur, Chairman, Shree Cement Ltd, and Shri Sajjan Jindal, Chairman, JSW Group, along with policymakers, startup founders, business leaders and investors.

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Support to 1,543 startups over last four years: Gujarat govt

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 9:51 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

As many as 620 startups received direct support through Gujarat Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub) in Ahmedabad which was established under the SSIP policy as a facility that supports early-stage innovators and startups in transforming ideas into successful enterprises.

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Agtech startup Bharat Intelligence target to become ‘Urban Company’ in horticulture

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 9:01 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Mumbai's Bharat Intelligence aims to revolutionize horticulture by connecting farmers with skilled workers through an AI-powered platform.

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How a founder’s management style shapes the startup

Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 6:25 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Explore how different founder management styles influence startups, revealing unique traits and challenges faced by entrepreneurs.

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Unseen captures the behind-the-scenes evolution of Zomato's Deepinder Goyal

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 10:35 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

The book not only tells of many such awe-inspiring moments in the life of a startup, it also captures the unpredictability, risk and adventure through it all

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'If family income isn't ₹3 lakh a month, Gurugram isn't for you': Startup founder explains why home prices stay high

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 10:05 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

An entrepreneur says Gurugram homes are meant for high-income families, arguing that strong purchasing power and limited land keep prices firm despite slowdowns | Trending

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Business controversies of 2025: What went wrong in India's corporate corridors

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 8:16 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

From boardroom battles to a startup meltdown and a fight over the vast estate of an industrial tycoon, we take a look at three major controversies that rocked India's corporate corridors.

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India-origin entrepreneur in UK earns $200 an hour training AI models part-time: 'Intellectual curiosity drew me in’

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 7:11 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

UK-based Indian entrepreneur Utkarsh Amitabh earns $200 an hour training AI models while balancing a startup, teaching, and a PhD at Oxford. | Trending

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Indian Startup Digantara To Track Missiles Using Satellites

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 5:46 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

Indian startup Digantara, which specialises in monitoring space debris, has ventured into the domain of tracking missiles using satellites, citing greater interest from governments across the world for such information. Space debris and traffic monitoring has emerged as a key segment of the global space economy as companies launch more satellites in low Earth orbit for high-speed internet and Earth observation applications.

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up ecosystem makes a splash, SSIP 2.0 Policy and i

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 5:24 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

Gujarat's start-up ecosystem makes a splash, SSIP 2.0 Policy and i-Hub serve as key facilitators - Gandhinagar, Dec 21 Gujarat has emerged as a leading hub of entrepreneurship, securing top position in the Startup ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com

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Indian Startup Funding Jumps 2.6X To USD 364 Million This Week

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 5:07 p.m. | Source: Zee News

This marked a sharp rise compared to the previous week, when 22 startups had raised around USD 137.68 million.

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Indian startup funding jumps 2.6X to $364 million this week

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 3:59 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

Indian startup funding jumps 2.6X to $364 million this week - New Delhi, Dec 21 Indian startups saw a strong jump in funding activity this week, with 30 companies ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com

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Indigenous startup Digantara ventures into tracking missiles from space

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 3:15 p.m. | Source: News18

Indigenous startup Digantara ventures into tracking missiles from space

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Digantara's Orbital Expansion: Tracking Missiles from Space

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 3:08 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Indian startup Digantara has expanded its focus from space debris monitoring to missile tracking using satellites, leveraging global governmental interest in such data. The company plans to increase its satellite fleet and expand its operations to the US, backed by a recent USD 50 million funding round.

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Health tech startup sets up centre in Udupi

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 10:30 a.m. | Source: Times of India

MANGALURU: Coastal Karnataka, often referred to as the Silicon Beach of India, has drawn a north India-based startup to establish its operations in th.

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'If your income isn't Rs 3 lakh, Gurugram is not for you': Startup founder decodes the real estate math

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 10:18 a.m. | Source: Business Today

The real estate entrepreneur argues that Gurugram was never structured for average earners and that its high property prices reflect economic design rather than distortion

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New Year to ring in subsidies for Chandigarh’s innovators

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 6:48 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Entrepreneurs can start applying for subsidies under the startup policy from January 1 through an online portal

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Panel nod to guidelines of Chandigarh startup policy

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 3:16 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

After nearly eight months, the high powered committee headed by UT Chief Secretary has given approval to the working guidelines of the Chandigarh Startup Policy.

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‘People don’t sleep here’: Delhi startup job offer leaves Indore professional confused

Published on: Dec. 21, 2025, 12:12 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: An Indore-based professional has found himself in a situation that a lot of people instantly related to. He shared his story online, unsure whether to.

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Not confidentiality: Ankur Warikoo gets candid about why companies hide salaries and treat them as secrets

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 9:20 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

In a recent post, entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo shared why companies go to great lengths to hide salaries, exposing a surprising truth: its rarely about confidentiality. Sharing his own finances openly, Warikoo highlights how structured transparency—not secrecy—builds fairness, accountability, and clarity in workplaces. At his startup, public salaries enforce discipline and prevent mismatched expectations, offering a radical lesson in how systems, not moral postures, shape financial honesty and employee trust.

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Delhi Startup Offers Job With ‘People Don’t Sleep Here’ Disclaimer: ‘No Luxury Time, We Work Very Hard’

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 5:58 p.m. | Source: News18

Indore professional's viral dilemma over Delhi startup job offer sparks debate on work culture, salary, and career choices. See how the internet reacted.

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‘Stay unemployed on New Year and enjoy’: Netizens warn job seeker against round-the-clock startup role

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 5:46 p.m. | Source: Livemint

A laid-off professional shared a Reddit post about rejecting a startup job that demanded round-the-clock availability, unclear terms, and relocation, with netizens advising them to skip the offer and 'stay unemployed on New Year and enjoy.'

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Bits’n’bytes: Know about startup, business news in Pune

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 5 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced on Friday Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT)

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Hidden Stories: Inside one of India’s largest tech incubators, a thriving Pune public library fuels science entrepreneurship

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 4:05 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

With an annual membership fee of Rs 1,000, the Venture Centre Library in Pune is popular with startup founders and budding business minds.

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Laid-off employee shares red flags in Delhi startup hiring process: 'People are working 24 hours'

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 3:37 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

The job seeker recently interviewed for a technical sales position at a Delhi-based startup. | Trending

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EnglishYaari Raises INR 1 Cr at INR 10 Cr Valuation; Bihar Startup Targets INR 50 Cr ARR by 2027

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 2:29 p.m. | Source: NewsX

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Can Airbnb Villas Be a New Investment Class? This Startup Founded by IITians Thinks So

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 1:25 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], December 20: For decades, real estate has been a slow-moving, capital-heavy investment vehicle - often limited to HNIs and institutional players. But what if you could earn 25%+ IRR from luxury homes, without owning them?

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'Contribute Rs 100': Employee Reacts After HR Imposes Fine For Skipping Traditional Wear On Fridays

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 12:20 p.m. | Source: News18

Indian startup employee shares HR email about "Traditional Fridays" rule, requiring attire or fines for CSR fund. Read the viral Reddit post details.

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Employee claims company demands Rs 100 fine for skipping traditional wear on Fridays

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 10:56 a.m. | Source: India Today

An Indian startup introduced fines for employees not wearing traditional attire on Fridays. The policy sparked debate over its fairness and legal standing among workers and online communities.

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Flipkart acquires majority stake Minvet for AI

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 2:30 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Domestic e-commerce marketplace Flipkart has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Minivet. The startup is an AI/ML solutions provider foun.

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Kerala Startup Mission launches Innovation Train to foster student led solutions

Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 12:25 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is all set to flag off a novel initiative called Innovation Train, which will see young innovators f.

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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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