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…
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…
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…
In a rollercoaster financial reveal, Bengaluru-based food delivery giant Swiggy, one of Zomato’s fiercest rivals, stunned investors and analysts alike by reporting a staggering Rs 1,092 crore loss in Q2 FY26. The numbers, released on Monday, show that while Swiggy’s top line is soaring, the bottom line is bleeding, highlighting the high-stakes battle in India’s hyper-competitive foodtech and…
In a historic move set to redefine India’s innovation landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a staggering Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund aimed at turbocharging private sector-led research and development across the country. The announcement, made during the inaugural session of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025) at…
India’s retail investing revolution has a new king—and it’s not who you might think. Groww, the Bengaluru-based fintech unicorn, is storming past competitors, capturing 26.3% of the country’s active retail traders, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. As the company heads toward its highly anticipated IPO, here’s why investors and traders can’t stop talking about it.
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Mumbai, India – Entrepreneur Sonam Jain has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CoEx Venture, a leading strategic consulting and venture-building firm, to introduce a cutting-edge beauty and lifestyle venture across India. The partnership marks a significant step toward reshaping the Indian beauty landscape through innovation, inclusivity, and conscious…
Navi Technologies—founded by Flipkart co‑founder Sachin Bansal—has just raised ₹170 crore (about $20 million) in debt financing. This strategic capital infusion, led by PhillipCapital along with several co-investors, marks a key milestone as Navi strengthens its lending operations and prepares for wider growth.
Who’s Involved?
PhillipCapital emerges as the lead investor with ₹120…
If you thought office design was stuck in the past, think again. Flipspaces, a Mumbai-based startup, just secured a massive Rs 50 crore funding round — and they’re gearing up to completely change the way commercial interiors are built and experienced. With backing from industry giants like the Asiana Fund and Asian Paints promoter Jalaj Dani, this fresh capital injection could be the…
Bengaluru-Based D2C Jewellery Brand Attracts Major Investment
GIVA, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) fine jewellery brand based in Bengaluru, has successfully raised Rs 530 crore (approximately $63 million) in its latest funding round. The round was led by growth-stage investment firm Creaegis, with existing investors Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, and Edelweiss Discovery Fund also…
