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Government Unveils Major Funding Push for Deep-Tech and Early-Stage Startups

The Centre has officially notified the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0), a ₹10,000 crore initiative designed to strengthen India’s startup financing ecosystem and improve capital access for innovation-led enterprises. The scheme is expected to channel venture and growth capital into sectors such as deep technology, advanced manufacturing, and early-stage startups. The initiative…
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India’s 40% Surge in LLP Registrations Signals a Changing Startup Landscape

India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is undergoing a noticeable shift, with Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) emerging as one of the preferred business structures for startups, consultants, and service-led ventures. According to recent Ministry of Corporate Affairs data, LLP registrations in India rose by nearly 40 per cent in FY26, reflecting how founders are increasingly prioritising…
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PM Modi Highlights India’s Rapidly Expanding Startup Culture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the rapid growth of India’s startup ecosystem, stating that the country now has more than 2.3 lakh recognised startups, making it the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Speaking during the 19th Rozgar Mela, Modi said a “new culture of self-employment and entrepreneurship” has taken root across the country. According to official…
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Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to Supercharge Venture Capital for Innovation

The Union Cabinet, led by Narendra Modi, has given the green light to a major new initiative aimed at strengthening India’s startup ecosystem: the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0), with a total corpus of ₹10,000 crore. The scheme is designed to mobilise long-term venture capital and fortify the domestic funding landscape for startups nationwide. Launched under the Startup India…
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From AI to Bharat: Startup Summit Signals New Phase for India’s Innovation Landscape

Fortune India’s Startup Summit 2026 in Bengaluru drew founders, investors, policymakers and ecosystem players this week, but the conversation wasn’t just about rapid scale or valuations — it was about building enduring value, harnessing artificial intelligence, and solving real problems for ‘Bharat’. Experts said the focus is shifting from scale-first growth toward sustainable…
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Embed brings next frontier of cashless ecosystem to US$11 billion Indian amusement industry

Embed brings next frontier of cashless ecosystem to US$11 billion Indian amusement industry At IAAPI, Embed will showcase its hyper-integrated solutions to help operators create seamless operations and a simplified guest journey MUMBAI, India, March 7, 2026: Embed, a leading cashless payments, point of sale, and integrated venue operations technology provider for the amusement and…
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PickMyWork raises capital from Silicon Valley Billionaire Tim Draper

PickMyWork raises capital from Silicon Valley Billionaire Tim Draper Gurgaon, India – 10th February 2026 – PickMyWork, a tech-enabled fintech distribution platform that helps banks and financial institutions acquire customers through a nationwide network of gig workers, has raised $500,000 in funding from Silicon Valley billionaire Tim Draper. The investment was secured through Meet the…
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Xpressbees Snags Logistics Legend Tarun Agarwal to Supercharge Its B2C First Mile Operations

Xpressbees Just Made a Power Move — Meet Tarun Agarwal, Their New VP Ready to Transform B2C Logistics In a bold step to dominate India’s booming e-commerce logistics scene, Xpressbees has roped in Tarun Agarwal, a logistics veteran with over three decades of experience, as their Vice President – B2C First Mile. If you thought Xpressbees was already a force to reckon with, wait till you see…
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“Don’t Ghost Your Employer Right After Payday” Shark Tank Founder Calls Out Shocking New Quit Trend

Why some employees are cashing their salaries — then vanishing without a trace, and why this startup founder isn’t having it. The Startling New Quit Trend That’s Shaking Startups Across India It’s becoming a growing headache for many startups: employees who get their salary on the 1st of the month — then suddenly disappear, ghosting their job without notice. Kiran Shah, founder of the…
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Flipkart’s Big Finance Move: Ravi Iyer Takes Over as Marketplace CFO — Here’s What It Means for the Company

Flipkart Taps Ravi Iyer as Marketplace CFO in Strategic Leadership Reshuffle In a significant internal leadership shift, Flipkart — one of India’s largest e-commerce players and a Walmart-owned company — has appointed Ravi Iyer as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of its Marketplace division, according to a report by Moneycontrol. The decision ends a months-long vacancy in a critical…
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