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30 Years, 100 Million Users, Zero VCs: The Unconventional Story of Zoho Moving the business from large cities to the smaller towns in Tamil Nadu increased retention and cut costs. More significantly,… By FE BusinessOctober 13, 2025 12:27 IST
Startups to add $1 trn to economy: HSBC India HSBC India launches its Innovation Banking platform, committing $1 billion in non-dilutive debt capital for Indian startups. By FE BureauOctober 11, 2025 00:39 IST
India’s fintech funding dips 17% in 2025, but early-stage startups buck slowdown: Tracxn Early-stage funding increased by 8% year-on-year to $598 million, pointing to continued interest from investors in newer startups. In contrast,… By BrandWagon OnlineOctober 10, 2025 17:03 IST
Early stake dilution raises red flags for startup health Young founders weigh speed and scale against long-term ownership. By S ShanthiUpdated: October 9, 2025 09:12 IST
Pricing intelligence startups cash in on festive season sales The current e-commerce festive season has escalated into an unprecedented pricing war, with major platforms changing prices 12-15 times daily,… By Anees HussainUpdated: October 5, 2025 19:35 IST
Eco-friendly startups draw fresh investor bets Last week, sustainability-focused homeware brand EcoSoul Home entered the soonicorn club with a $20 million funding round led by Accel… By S ShanthiSeptember 30, 2025 20:06 IST
India’s tech startups see 23% funding drop; still rank 3rd worldwide However, the total raised is down 23% from the $10.1 billion raised during the same nine months in 2024 and… By Gopika NairSeptember 26, 2025 13:11 IST
Digital lending start-ups see funding drop 21% to $324.8 mn in 2025 Venture funding for digital lending startups in India has fallen by 21.23% this year, with a funding of $324.8 million… By Gopika NairSeptember 26, 2025 09:33 IST
H-1B visa fee hike may force startups to rethink the ‘American dream’ The US move to impose a $100,000 H-1B visa fee could derail Indian startups’ US expansion plans, hitting AI and… By Anees HussainSeptember 22, 2025 06:09 IST
Startups seek transparency on study for Digital Competition Bill The startups said that the terms of reference of the agency that will be tasked to do the market study… By Manu KaushikSeptember 18, 2025 09:47 IST
Nothing raises $200M Series C at $1.3B valuation, aims for AI-native devices London-based consumer technology company Nothing has raised USD 200 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the startup at… By Gopika NairSeptember 16, 2025 12:28 IST
Startup IPO momentum slows amid global uncertainties Startup IPO momentum slows in 2025 amid global volatility, investor caution, and regulatory shifts. Despite a strong pipeline of firms… By S ShanthiSeptember 14, 2025 21:43 IST
Half of India’s IPO-bound startups in losses — Meesho, Flipkart, PhonePe, Zepto on the list Of 42 companies FE tracked which have either filed their draft red herring prospectuses with Sebi or are preparing to… By Ayanti BeraUpdated: September 13, 2025 09:41 IST
Wadhwani Foundation, PhonePe join hands to boost startups and SMEs For scaling ventures, Wadhwani Accelerate will provide growth-stage support through venture partners, playbooks, market access and curated capital connects. PhonePe… By FE BureauSeptember 12, 2025 20:29 IST
Netrasemi raises $12.5 mn in round led by Zoho Indian semiconductor startup Netrasemi has raised $12.5 million in a Series A round led by Zoho, boosting its valuation to… By FE BureauAugust 29, 2025 08:19 IST
Astrophel Aerospace’s small hopper prototype in 2-3 months Pune-based space tech startup Astrophel Aerospace is preparing to test a reusable suborbital hopper prototype, a key step towards developing… By Geeta NairAugust 25, 2025 07:29 IST
‘I lost $100K startup funding,’ Founder says ease of doing business hard in India Startups in India are booming in the space of AI. Here’s what it might take for founders to get a… By Kuhu VermaUpdated: August 20, 2025 17:32 IST
Nikhil Kamath invests Rs 137.5 crore in Goldi Solar to boost India’s clean energy push Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha and True Beacon, said India had the potential to create global-scale renewable companies. By BrandWagon OnlineAugust 18, 2025 14:18 IST
Mumbai’s top gymkhana cancelled Jemimah’s membership last year over her father’s ‘religious activity’ – Here’s what happened
9 Photos PM Modi celebrates Diwali aboard INS Vikrant with Navy personnel – In Pictures 2 weeks agoOctober 20, 2025
12 Photos In Pictures | India gets ready for Diwali amid record shopping and rising pollution 2 weeks agoOctober 19, 2025
13 Photos Ananya Panday shares never-seen-before Diwali album, blends childhood nostalgia with festive glam 2 weeks agoOctober 14, 2025
