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CredRight Secures $10 Million to Empower Small Business Owners in India’s Heartland

CredRight, a Hyderabad-based NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company), has just raised $10 million in Series B funding to support India’s smallest business owners — the ones who power local economies but often get overlooked by traditional banks. This funding round was led by Abler Nordic, a global impact investor making its first move from its new Fund V. Existing backers Michael & Susan Dell…
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This New Partnership Could Unlock Billions for India’s Startup Dreamers — Here’s How

Startups in India, listen up: a powerful new alliance is here to change the game when it comes to funding. Recur Club, a fast-growing debt marketplace for startups and SMEs, has just joined forces with ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL, an early-stage investment firm focused on social impact. Together, they’re launching a mission to make capital easier to access, faster to get, and smarter than ever…
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Smartworks Just Shocked Investors by Dumping Huge Stake in Cleanmax — What They’re Hiding Will Surprise You

In a move that’s left the market buzzing, Smartworks, India’s fast-growing managed office space provider, has suddenly slashed its stake in Cleanmax from nearly 25% to just over 9% — selling shares worth close to ₹1 crore. This isn’t just a small portfolio shuffle. It’s a bold exit that raises serious questions: Why is Smartworks backing away from Cleanmax now? What’s really behind…
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PokerBaazi Just Got Banned—and It’s Taking Down a ₹20,000 Crore Industry With It

In a move that’s sent shockwaves through India’s digital economy, PokerBaazi, one of the country’s top real-money gaming platforms, has just been forced to shut down—and it’s not alone. Backed by gaming giant Nazara Technologies, the poker platform suspended all real-money operations this week after the government passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025—a…
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This Pune Startup Is Quietly Powering India’s Small Factories—and Big Manufacturers Are Loving It

India’s small factories have long battled the same demons: inconsistent supply chains, delayed procurement, and zero room for innovation. Despite having skilled owners and dedicated workers, many small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are stuck—struggling to scale because the system doesn’t support them. Enter Rawmart, a Pune-based startup that’s rewriting that script. Founded in 2021 by…
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This Flour Startup Just Raised ₹14 Crore and Is Gunning for the Top 5 in India—Here’s How

In a big move that’s got the entire FMCG industry talking, Mitra, a young but fast-growing startup, has secured ₹14 crore in fresh funding to take its homegrown flour brand to new heights—across India and even overseas. Launched just in 2023, Mitra is already creating major buzz by doing something simple but powerful: offering premium-quality, stone-ground flour to tier II and III cities at…
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Biryani Blues Nears Rs 85 Crore Revenue Mark — But Why Are Losses Dropping Like Crazy

Quick service restaurant chain Biryani Blues is turning heads as it inches closer to an impressive Rs 85 crore revenue milestone for FY25 — but the real headline is how much its losses have shrunk. In just 11 months of the fiscal year, the company has slashed losses by over 30%, signaling a potential turnaround for the beloved biryani brand. While the revenue growth is modest — jumping just…
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This Indian Startup Just Raised Rs 1.39 Crore — Could It Crush Raspberry Pi and Nvidia Jetson

Move over global giants — Edgehax is here to shake up the Edge AI hardware world! The bold new startup just secured Rs 1.39 crore in seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), and it’s gearing up to take on the likes of Raspberry Pi, Nvidia Jetson, and Google Coral. What’s the secret? Edgehax’s all-in-one modular AI platform packs compute, connectivity, and storage into a single…
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Neo’s $19 Million Mega Fundraise Sends Valuation Skyrocketing — Could This Be India’s Next Billion-Dollar Wealthtech Unicorn

Hold on to your seats, fintech fans! Neo, the consumer-focused wealth and asset management startup, just secured a jaw-dropping $19 million in funding — pushing its valuation to a staggering $686 million. That’s a mind-blowing 2.7X jump from its last funding round, and it’s sending shockwaves across India’s booming wealthtech scene. Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed with Neo? Neo isn’t…
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Shock Move! Info Edge CFO Quits to Take Over Startup Powerhouse — What This Means for India’s Billion-Dollar Unicorn Dreams

In a jaw-dropping twist that’s shaking up India’s business scene, Chintan Thakkar — the mastermind CFO behind Info Edge’s meteoric rise — has just dropped a bombshell: he’s quitting his cushy corporate throne to become the new Group CEO at IAN Group, one of India’s hottest venture capital firms! And this isn’t just any job switch — this could be the game-changer that turbocharges…
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