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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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Flipkart Just Got Permission to Lend You Money — Is India’s Biggest Online Shop Becoming a Bank?

From selling phones to giving loans — Flipkart’s bold move into finance changes everything Flipkart, the Walmart-backed e-commerce giant, just made a move that could shake up the entire online shopping experience in India. It’s no longer just a place to shop — it can now lend you money. Flipkart has officially received a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license from the Reserve Bank of…
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ISN Exclusive: Virohan’s Rs 70 Crore Fundraise from Bessemer Could Spark EdTech Comeback!

In a surprising twist for India’s edtech scene, healthcare-focused online certification provider Virohan is set to raise a whopping Rs 60-70 crore (around $7-8 million) from heavyweight investor Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP). Could this be the spark that reignites investor confidence in Indian edtech after recent market turbulence? Virohan: The EdTech Star Shining Amidst Industry…
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Capillary Technologies’ Massive Rs 2,250 Crore IPO Could Shake Up India’s SaaS Scene — Are Investors Ready?

Get ready, India’s tech world is buzzing! Capillary Technologies, the Bengaluru-based AI-driven customer engagement powerhouse, just greenlit a jaw-dropping Rs 2,250 crore IPO that could change the game for the entire SaaS industry. But what does this mean for investors, competitors, and the future of Indian tech? Why Is Everyone Talking About This Rs 2,250 Crore IPO? This isn’t just another…
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