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Startup Park And Convention Centre To Be Test Cases: After 2 Nonstarters, IDA Switches To PPP Mode

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 11:06 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

This is the first time that IDA has ventured into the PPP mode for its projects

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Indian startups showcase innovations to global investors at Commonwealth Fellowship event

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 9:53 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Three Indian startups showcased their innovations to investors in London. These startups were selected for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship. The fellowship is a UK government-funded program. Lifeandlimb.ai, Hexpressions, and AgrowSure represented India. The startups aim to expand their reach internationally. The fellowship provided them with valuable networking and support. The program helps to address global challenges.

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Indian Startups Shine at Commonwealth Startup Fellowship in London

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 9:38 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Three innovative Indian startups participated in the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship hosted in London, where they presented their cutting-edge solutions to leading investors. These companies, chosen from over 1,400 global applicants, aim to expand their market reach internationally with support from the fellowship program.

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B2B Industrials Startup Magmas Order Book Crosses INR 500 Crore in FY26

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m. | Source: News18

B2B Industrials Startup Magma's Order Book Crosses INR 500 Crore in FY26

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She ditched retirement to launch a startup at 60. Despite no tech experience, founder-CEO works 70-hour weeks with a clear exit strategy

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 6 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

At 60, Karen Hastie of Ontario, Canada, defied traditional retirement by launching the Chamber Perks App, a platform supporting local Chambers of Commerce. With no tech background, she relied on decades of entrepreneurial experience, building a skilled team and working 60-70 hour weeks. Free from financial pressure, she reinvested earnings to grow the business, expand services, and plan a strategic exit. Karens story proves that age is no barrier to purposeful entrepreneurship.

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Aurva comes out of stealth with $2.2 million seed funding

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 5:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Aurva, an AI observability and access monitoring startup, received seed funding from Nexus Venture Partners and others. The company provides real-time visibility into data access by humans, services, and AI agents. Aurva plans to expand its teams and scale operations in India, the US, and other markets. Razorpay, Slice Bank, and Paytm are among its customers.

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ET Soonicorns Summit 2025 to unveil sectoral findings: Gurugram Sundowner will reveal Delhi

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 4:44 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The ET Soonicorns Summit 2025 Gurugram Sundowner will reveal Delhi-NCR's sectoral startup landscape, with EVs commanding $2.0 billion in funding and emerging as the region’s most capital-intensive sector alongside consumer commerce and fintech champions.

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Sebi amends ESOP rules for IPO-bound startups

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 4:28 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

In a big relief to startup founders looking to go public, Sebi has amended rules allowing them to retain Employee Stock options (ESOPs) granted at least one year before filing preliminary IPO (initial pubic offering) papers.

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ET Soonicorns Summit 2025: What to expect at the Gurugram Sundowner

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 4:21 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The Gurugram Sundowner on 11th September will unveil the Economic Times Top Soonicorns and Minicorns of Delhi-NCR 2025 report, alongside a power-packed panel on the Delhi–Gurugram–Noida playbook and an open-mic startup storytelling segment.

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SEBI allows startup founders to retain ESOPs before IPO filing

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 4:21 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

SEBI amends IPO rules, allowing startup founders classified as promoters to retain ESOPs granted a year before IPO filing, easing listing norms in India.

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Sebi Eases ESOP Rules For Startup Founders, New Move Helps IPO-Bound Companies Retain Benefits

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 4:20 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Sebi has relaxed rules allowing startup founders to keep ESOPs granted at least one year before IPO filing. This helps promoters continue holding benefits even after the company gets listed.

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Sebi's ESOP Rule Overhaul: A Game Changer for Startup Promoters

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 4:06 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Sebi has amended rules to allow startup founders identified as promoters to retain Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) granted at least a year before filing for an IPO. This adjustment is expected to facilitate startups planning to list publicly and undergo reverse flipping to India.

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Mistral AI Secures €1.7 Bn Funding Led by ASML, Valuation Reaches €11.7 Bn

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 3:46 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

French AI startup Mistral AI has raised €1.7 billion in a Series C funding round, led by Dutch semiconductor giant ASML, bringing its valuation to about €11.7 billion.

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Devin Creator Cognition Raises $400 Mn at $10.2 Bn Valuation to Expand AI Coding Agents

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 3:22 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

AI startup Cognition on September 8 announced that it has raised more than $400 million in a funding round led by Founders Fund, valuing the company at $10.2 billion post-money.

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Meet Vijaye Raji: The Indian tech genius OpenAI just hired as CTO after $1.1 Billion buyout

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 2:56 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: Vijaye Raji, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, is set to join OpenAI as CTO of Applications after OpenAI acquired his product testing startup, Statsig, f

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From selling fried chicken by roadside during the great depression to KFC, here's the success story of Sanders

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 2:29 p.m. | Source: India TV News

He launched his startup at the age of 30, which was a ferry boat service over the Ohio River. But the construction of a bridge rendered his services redundant.

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Coimbatore is emerging as the new AI and tech startup hub, says PTR

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 2:07 p.m. | Source: India Today

Tamil Nadu is gearing up to prepare its students for the rapidly evolving job market. With automation and artificial intelligence transforming industries, the state is focusing on skill development, digital governance, and future-ready education.

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ASML Propels Mistral AI to Europe's Forefront with €1.3 Billion Investment

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 1:31 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

ASML has invested €1.3 billion in Mistral AI, propelling the French startup's valuation to €11.7 billion, making it Europe's most valuable AI company. This investment boosts Europe's AI prospects against U.S. competitors while solidifying ASML’s position within the AI sector via strategic partnerships.

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Wary of losses from startup IPOs? Urban Company offers what Swiggy, Zomato or Paytm couldn't

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 12:35 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Urban Company's upcoming IPO contrasts with previous tech IPO disappointments like Swiggy and Paytm, showcasing stronger financials with a recent profit of Rs 240 crore. While analysts acknowledge the company's sound business model, concerns linger about its valuation of Rs 15,000 crore.

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Mistral AI's Meteoric Rise: Europe's AI Powerhouse

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 12:19 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

French AI startup Mistral AI has secured €1.7 billion in funding, spearheaded by Dutch chip equipment maker ASML, establishing Mistral as Europe's top AI company. The partnership aims to elevate Europe's AI competitiveness against U.S. giants like OpenAI. ASML becomes Mistral's main shareholder, furthering Franco-Dutch tech synergies.

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Written in the Stars, Powered by AI: How Melooha Guides Life's Choices

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, noon | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], September 9: For centuries, men have looked to the stars for direction. In a world wide-open with possibilities--love, careers, marriage--astrology is being embraced from a new angle, not as superstition, but as a source of clarity. Melooha, an Astro-tech startup with its headquarters in Bengaluru and founded by Vikram Labhe, an IIM Bangalore alumnus, is spearheading this shift by fusing the accuracy of AI with the rich tradition of Vedic astrology.

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Mistral AI Soars: European AI Startup Secures $2 Billion Funding

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 11:16 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Mistral AI, a French artificial intelligence startup, has secured 1.7 billion euros in funding, predominantly from Dutch chip equipment maker ASML. This funding round elevates Mistral AI to a top place in Europe's tech scene, with ASML becoming its major shareholder. The collaboration aims to integrate AI models into ASML's semiconductor portfolio.

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Indigrid Technology raises Rs 35 crore from Cactus Partners at Rs 600 crore valuation

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 10:06 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

According to cofounders Sameer Narang and Rishab Puri, the funds will be used to set up a new facility in Goa and expand the production capacity of power electronics for large appliances. This round follows the VC firm leading a $5 million round in the electronics systems design and manufacturing startup in June last year.

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ElevenLabs staff to sell shares at $6.6 billion valuation: Report

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 9:43 a.m. | Source: The Hindu

ElevenLabs is letting employees sell shares at a valuation of $6.6 billion - double the voice cloning artificial intelligence startup’s previous value.

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OpenAI executives rattled by campaigns to derail for-profit restructuring

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 6:59 a.m. | Source: Livemint

Leaders at the world’s most valuable startup have discussed the last-ditch prospect of moving out of California if regulators complicate OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit company.

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Commonwealth Startup Fellowship: 3 Indian startups selected among world's most promising, innovative

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 5:54 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior

LONDON, Sep 8:  Three Indian companies working in the field of agriculture, construction and healthcare have been selected among the world’s most promising startups to showcase their high-potential ventures to investors and industry leaders in London this week.   AgrowSure Products and Innovations, founded by Akshay Kawale; Hexpressions, co-founded by Abhimanyu Singh and Shilpi Dua; and Life and Limb, founded by Nishant Agarwal are among 19 startups selected for the inaugural Commonwealth Startup Fellowship from more than 1,400 companies across […]

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Flipspaces raises additional $15 mn in expanded Series C, takes total to $50 mn

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 5:13 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Flipspaces raises $15M in expanded Series C, taking total funding to $50M. The interior design startup plans to scale in India, US, and UAE, enhance AI-driven tech, improve supply chain, and explore strategic acquisitions, highlighting strong investor interest in proptech solutions.

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Trump Updates Glitch Indian AI Startups

Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 3:06 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Aravind Jayendran, cofounder of agentic AI startup LatentForce, needs to be in the US within the next three months for key client meetings, but is struggling for a visa.

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Indian Startups Shine at Commonwealth Fellowship in London

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 7:55 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Three Indian startups in agriculture, construction, and healthcare have been selected for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship in London. These promising ventures will receive funding and support to scale their businesses, creating jobs and fostering innovation in their sectors and beyond.

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ET Soonicorns Summit 2025: Delhi-NCR startup report to be unveiled at Gurugram Sundowner

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 6:44 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The flagship Economic Times Soonicorns Summit's regional Sundowner series is set to make its second stop in India’s expanding innovation geography, promising to reveal groundbreaking insights into one of India’s most powerful startup regions—Delhi-NCR..

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OpenAI Backs AI-Made Animated Feature Film

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 4:16 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

The film, called “Critterz,” aims to debut at the Cannes Film Festival and will leverage the startup’s AI tools and resources.

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Bootstrapped Wilyer Expands Enterprise SaaS Portfolio With Queue Management System

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 2:50 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 8: Gurugram-based startup Wilyer has introduced its brand-new Queue Management System, designed to use in government offices, hospitals, service centers, and banks. The solution is designed to make waiting easier by streamlining customer flow, reducing delays, and enhancing service efficiency.

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Flipspaces Expands Horizons with $50 Million Boost: A New Era in Interior Design

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 1:36 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Interior design startup Flipspaces secured $50 million in Series C funding to enhance business operations in India, the US, and the UAE. The funding will focus on supply chain integration, AI-driven tech upgrades, and strategic acquisitions. This round marks the exit of early investor Carpe Diem.

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Naval Ravikant Expects Employees to Work 24/7 at His New Startup

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 12:39 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

“I expect them to always 24/7 be either working or thinking about work because that's the same bar I hold myself to,” he said.

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Apna.co Launches Campus Tank Nationwide with $6 Million Funding Pool for India's Young Entrepreneurs

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 12:31 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 8: Apna.co, India's leading jobs and careers platform in collaboration with Chandigarh University and Venture Catalysts, has announced the nationwide launch of Campus Tank, India's largest startup launchpad for young founders. With a $6 million funding pool, the initiative will provide capital, mentorship, incubation, and training to entrepreneurs under 30. Since registrations opened, over 20,000 aspiring founders have registered. The program will identify the most promising ideas, guide them through structured incubation, and culminate later this year with a showcase where founders pitch their ventures to investors and industry leaders.

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Sholay was like a big and successful startup idea of those days: Rohan Sippy

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 11:13 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Sholay, a landmark film, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Rohan Sippy, son of director Ramesh Sippy, shares insights about the movie. He highlights the challenges faced during its making. Rohan Sippy also discusses the film's impact on filmmaking. He emphasizes the lessons it offers in various aspects of cinema.

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Global impact investor Accion closes $61.6 million second fund, aims to allocate 30% to Indian startups

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 10:34 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

This is the second fund for Accion Venture Lab, which has invested in Indian fintech startups such as MSME lending company Aye Finance, consumer lending startup Olyv (previously Smartcoin), and fintech infrastructure startup Transbnk, among others.

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ASML becomes Mistral AI’s top shareholder after leading latest funding round, sources say

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 10:20 a.m. | Source: The Hindu

ASML is set to become the top shareholder of French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI in a move to strengthen European tech sovereignty, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Alibaba Leads $140 Million Funding Round In X Square Robot

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 10:05 a.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. co-led the latest funding round in robotics startup X Square Robot, as the Chinese e-commerce company is trying to cement its leadership in emerging technologies. The Hangzhou-based company has said it plans to spend $53 billion on AI infrastructure over three years in a major pivot. Artificial intelligence advancements promise to usher in a new generation of smarter robotics, and Beijing has made developing that sector a national priority.

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'Sit on floor if...' to no liquid soap restroom: Employee claims PhD manager has turned office into school

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 9:52 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

An employee on Indian Workplace subreddit expressed frustration over their startup's classroom-like environment. The manager, a former professor, embarrasses the team with odd demands and cost-cutting measures. Innovation sessions are unproductive, and leadership ignores concerns, prompting the employee to consider confronting the manager before potentially leaving the company.

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Hyundai's eVTOL startup Supernal pauses work following executive departures: Report

Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 7:07 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Supernal announced the departure of CEO Jaiwon Shin late last week. David McBride, the CTO, has also left, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

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ASML becomes Mistral AI's top shareholder after leading latest funding round

Published on: Sept. 7, 2025, 9:56 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

ASML is set to become the largest shareholder in French AI startup Mistral AI by investing €1.3 billion in its €1.7 billion fundraising round. This move aims to boost European tech independence, with Mistral valued at €10 billion, competing against US giants like OpenAI and Google.

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India's startup dreams will only flourish if we nurture the VC ecosystem

Published on: Sept. 7, 2025, 9:27 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

India must build a homegrown VC culture, leverage defence procurement, and expand digital gains like UPI to fuel the next wave of startup growth

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Dharashiv: Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji College, Umarga, Signs MoU With ENSIN To Boost Entrepreneurship

Published on: Sept. 7, 2025, 8:09 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Dr Aswale said that the MoU is the first step towards developing the startup ecosystem in Umarga and giving momentum to industrialisation

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‘Waste of time’: Founder-CEO of AI startup reveals why he quit Meta frustrated

Published on: Sept. 7, 2025, 1:11 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

The 28-year-old entrepreneur revealed that Meta's constant internal reshuffling played a major role in his decision to leave.

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Chandigarh University Launches 'Campus Tank' To Boost India's Startup Ecosystem

Published on: Sept. 7, 2025, 8:21 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Chandigarh University on Saturday launched its ambitious initiative ‘Campus Tank’ at the Constitution Club of India, aimed at strengthening India’s startup ecosystem by fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and investors.

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Canada Appeals Order to Pay Hundreds of Millions to Mobilicity Backers

Published on: Sept. 7, 2025, 6:48 a.m. | Source: Livemint

The Canadian government is appealing a ruling that it owes the original investors in cellphone startup Mobilicity hundreds of millions of dollars in damages after reversing a key policy in the wireless sector.

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Insurtech Firm Turtlemint Seeks IPO Approval, Submits Confidential Papers To Sebi

Published on: Sept. 7, 2025, 12:14 a.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

In a public announcement on Saturday, the Mumbai-based insurance advisor-focused startup, said it has filed 'the pre-filed draft red herring prospectus with Sebi and the stock exchanges...in relation to the proposed initial public offering of its equity shares on the main-board of the stock exchanges'

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Meta scientist offering $2M to poach AI researchers

Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 10:30 p.m. | Source: Times of India

News News: Shawn Shen, Cambridge alumnus and ex-Meta scientist, is making waves with his AI startup Memories.ai by offering up to $2 million to lure top research

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backed startup agrees to pay $1.5 billion to authors for using pirated books to train AI, says: We remain committed to…

Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 10:27 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News : Anthropic, the AI startup backed by Amazon and Google, has agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement in a class-action lawsuit with authors. The suit allege

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Employee, who lost her father, gives more than 12 hours to top project, only to be met with 'disappointment' from boss. How she reacted

Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 6:29 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

An Indian employee faced her manager's disapproval for sleeping after extensive work. The manager messaged her early morning expressing disappointment. The employee, grieving her father's death, had been working tirelessly. She defended herself, citing exhaustion. The manager then attempted to soften his stance. This incident sparked discussion about startup work culture and employee exploitation on social media platform Reddit.

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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Chandigarh University's 'Campus Tank', India's Largest University Startup Launchpad

Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 6:08 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Chandigarh University's 'Campus Tank', India's Largest University Startup Launchpad - NewsVoir New Delhi [India], September 6: "Today's Youth is the architect of Viksit Bharat. If we really want to ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com

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Why Indian Startups Are Turning to HRTailor's Online HR Manager for Efficient HR Setup and Compliance

Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 12:52 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

As India cements its place as one of the world's fastest-growing startup hubs, a quieter but crucial challenge is coming into focus

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China's WM Motor to restart production after government

Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 10:53 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The EV startup, which once counted Chinese tech giant Baidu as a backer, filed a restructuring plan in 2023 as it struggled to make profits in the capital-intensive auto sector.

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Elon Musk could become 1st trillionaire under proposed pay package by Tesla

Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 8:58 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

Elon Musk could become a trillionaire if Tesla's market cap hits $8.5 trillion, dependent on shareholder approval of a new pay package. He currently owns $139 billion in Tesla shares. The proposal also includes a potential investment in his AI startup, xAI.

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No return to 'Pathalam': Kerala startup keeps Mahabali around as AI bot

Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 7:38 a.m. | Source: Malayala Manorama

Users can chat in Malayalam, English, or 'Manglish' — and Maveli always replies in Malayalam..Maveli.ai, AI chatbot, Onam festival, Kerala startup, King Mahabali, Malayalam chatbot, AI mental health, Scerinsoul, Zenturiotech, AI solutions Kerala, Chat with Mahabali, AI for mental wellness, LLM chatbot Kerala, Onam chatbot AI, AI companionship, Onam, Maveli, Onam News

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Startup policy to create 1.3 lakh entrepreneurs in 5 yrs rolled out

Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 3:01 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Mumbai: The state govt has rolled out a startup policy that seeks to nurture 1.3 lakh entrepreneurs and recognise up to 50,000 startups in the next fi.

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IIT-K hosts FUEL to connect startups with investors

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 11:26 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Kanpur: The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur hosted the inaugural edition of FUEL 2025 – Funding, Upscaling, Enabling Lea.

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China's AI startup Zhipu offers plan for Claude AI users to migrate to its own model

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 9:58 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Zhipu, in a post on its WeChat account, said that Claude application programming interface (API) users can gain access to the GLM-4.5 model by replacing the API URL.

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WOLIO AI Eyes USD 5 Million Raise to Build Independent AI Engine

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 6:04 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

WOLIO AI, the education technology startup redefining how students interact with learning, is preparing to raise $5 million in fresh capital to develop a proprietary AI engine and accelerate its global ambitions.

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Next Bharat Ventures Hosts "Next Billion Forum 2025" in Bengaluru, Launches 3rd Cohort of Impact Startup Residency

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 5:25 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

The Forum saw over 200 participants from across India and Japan, including founders, investors, policymakers, and corporate leaders. The Next Billion Forum has become a unique platform where entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates from India and Japan co-create solutions for Bharat 2047.

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'Vision alone won’t build your startup': Pune founder explains why ‘big ideas’ don’t always succeed

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 4:38 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

A Pune-based co-founder has said that a compelling vision alone is insufficient for startup success. He argues that effective leadership requires translating ambitious goals into tangible actions through clear objectives and robust systems. Shinde highlights the importance of adaptability, empowered decision-making, and aligning team energy with the core purpose to drive sustainable growth.

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Freshworks Founder Girish Mathrubootham to Step Down as Executive Chairman in Dec

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 1:37 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business

Girish Mathrubootham, the founder who built Freshworks from a Chennai startup into a Nasdaq-listed software company, will retire as executive chairman and from the board effective December 1, 2025, the company said in an SEC filing dated September 3

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Amazon Acquires Bengaluru Startup Axio, Strengthens Digital Lending in India

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 12:57 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Axio, a 12-year-old fintech firm, reported a loan book of Rs. 22 billion ($251.4 million) for the quarter ending June 2025, according to co-founder Gaurav Hinduja.

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Empowering the SaaS Sphere: Kasturi Das Talukdar's Transformative Leadership

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 10:43 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Kasturi Das Talukdar expertly combines business acumen with people-centric leadership, excelling in SaaS and startups. She boosts startup ecosystems, mentors student-led ventures, and champions female representation in sales and leadership. Certified as an executive coach, she envisions a future where inclusivity and innovation drive success.

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Kasturi Das Talukdar: Redefining Leadership in SaaS, Sales, and Startup Mentorship

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 10:16 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

In the fast-paced world of startups and SaaS, where agility and innovation determine success, leaders who blend sharp business acumen with people-centric leadership stand out. Kasturi Das Talukdar exemplifies this rare balance. With a career spanning enterprise sales, SaaS growth...

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Digantara, Japanese startup join hands to create map of moon orbit

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 10:11 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Digantara, which is creating a 'Google Map' for the low earth orbit that is buzzing with thousands of satellites, has joined hands with Japanese start-up ispace inc to establish a cislunar situational awareness and domain infrastructure.

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OpenAI To Design Its Own AI Chip With Broadcom For 2026, FT Says

Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 6:55 a.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

OpenAI is preparing to design and produce its own AI chip with help from Broadcom Inc. in 2026, the Financial Times reported, citing unidentified people familiar with that tie-up. The US artificial intelligence startup intends to ship the first chips next year, which would compete with accelerators from Nvidia Corp., the newspaper said. OpenAI would start by using the chip internally, the FT reported.

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AI startup CEO who has hired several Meta engineers says: Reason AI researchers are leaving Meta is, as founder Mark Zuckerberg said, "Biggest risk is not taking ..."

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 11:30 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News : Memories.ai CEO Shawn Shen reveals that Meta's frequent reorganizations are driving AI researchers to seek opportunities elsewhere, including his own

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She sold her Cartier watch to fund their startup: Salad venture founder-CEO shares emotional post on his wife’s sacrifice for success

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 9:19 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Georges Bandar, founder of Beirut-based salad chain Salata, revealed in a viral LinkedIn post that his wife, Yara, sold her Cartier watch for $2,500 to fund their first week of supplies after they forgot to budget for food in 2018. The sacrifice kickstarted Salata, which has since grown into a lifestyle brand around healthy eating. Speaking to Forbes, Bandar credited resilience, efficiency, and mindset as keys to overcoming early struggles.

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Nithin Kamath’s Advice To 22-Year-Olds: ‘Don’t Start With Goal Of Doing A Startup’

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 8:24 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

In a day and time where everyone is aspiring to be an Entrepreneur, Nithin Kamath, the founder and co-founder of Zerodha, has advised the youth to not begin with a goal of 'doing a startup' but to explore what they love and then dive into it.

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NIT Raipur-FIE Wins National Incubator Award for Boosting Innovation

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 8:19 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

NIT Raipur-FIE is set to receive the National Incubator Award at the Bharat Entrepreneurship Summit in Delhi. Celebrated for advancing India's startup ecosystem, it has supported over 35 startups. The award highlights Chhattisgarh's growing industrial scene and NIT's significant role in fueling innovation and entrepreneurship.

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China's DeepSeek Preps AI Agent For End-2025 To Rival OpenAI

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 7:26 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

DeepSeek is developing an artificial intelligence model with more advanced AI agent features to compete with US rivals like OpenAI in a newer frontier of the technology. The Hangzhou-based startup is building an AI model that’s designed to carry out multi-step actions on a person’s behalf with minimal direction from the user. The system is also meant to learn and improve based on its prior actions. DeepSeek joins broader industry movement to create true AI agents, next stage of evolution in AI

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DPIIT signs MoUs with Pfizer, ICICI Bank to boost startup, healthcare innovation

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 7:19 p.m. | Source: The Statesman

These two MoUs comprise one with Pfizer Limited and another with ICICI Bank.

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DPIIT and ICICI Bank Partner to Boost Startup Ecosystem with New Accelerator

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 6:28 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

As part of the MoU, ICICI Bank will design and launch a Startup Engagement Programme, which will be hosted on the Startup India portal, the government’s flagship platform for fostering entrepreneurship.

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DPIIT and Pfizer Join Hands to Accelerate India’s Healthcare Startup Growth

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 6:28 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

The partnership is designed to fast-track the journey of cutting-edge healthcare products from laboratories to the marketplace, providing crucial support to Indian startups working on life-saving innovations.

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Gadbadi: The Desi Fashion Startup Turning Chaos Into Style

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 6 p.m. | Source: News18

Gadbadi: The Desi Fashion Startup Turning Chaos Into Style

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Lyten Revamps Leadership: A New Dawn for European Battery Production

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 5:41 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Lyten, a Silicon Valley-based startup, is revitalizing European battery production by acquiring Northvolt's assets and appointing former executives of the bankrupt company. Matthias Arleth steps in as the new CEO of Lyten Sweden, with other past Northvolt executives joining to bring experience and stability to the company's operations.

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Galaxy Digital breaks ground as first Nasdaq firm to tokenize shares on on Solana Blockchain

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 3:42 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Galaxy Digital has made history as the first Nasdaq-listed firm to place its equity on a public blockchain, issuing Solana-based shares via fintech startup Superstate.

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Meet Hyderabad Engineer Dressing India's Workforce for Danger

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 3:02 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle

Kausthub Kaundinya, CEO and co-founder of Hyderabad-based Jarsh Safety, doesn’t fit the conventional startup poster

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Scale AI Files Lawsuit Against Rival Startup Mercor for Stealing Confidential Documents

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 2:28 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

“We won’t allow anyone to take unlawful shortcuts at the expense of our business.”

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Meet Amogh Chaturvedi: The 20-year-old Stanford dropout who raised $5 million for his startup in just 2 days!

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 1:39 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: Amogh Chaturvedi, a 20-year-old Stanford dropout, has garnered significant attention in the startup world. He secured $5 million in funding for his ne

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The Rise of Military-Founded Defence Tech Startups in Europe

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 1:31 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

In Europe, defence technology startups are experiencing significant growth, driven by increased defence spending and the founders' military backgrounds. Key players include German drone startup Quantum Systems, British cybersecurity firm CybSafe, and various innovative firms spanning the UK, Ukraine, and Scandinavia.

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PhonePe to file for confidential IPO by September, eyes $10-15 bn valuation

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 11:53 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

PhonePe to file confidential IPO aiming for $10-15 billion valuation, leading the Indian tech startup IPO season.

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Indian AI Startup Seekho Raises $28 Mn in Series B Led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 11:36 a.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine

Short-video learning platform Seekho has raised $28 million in a Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Goodwater Capital and existing investors Lightspeed India and Elevation Capital, the company announced in a LinkedIn post.

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xAI's finance chief steps down after a few months on job: Report

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 9:43 a.m. | Source: The Hindu

The finance chief of Elon Musk’s xAI, Mike Liberatore, has left the artificial intelligence startup after just a few months on the job, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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Who is Amogh Chaturvedi? Stanford dropout raises $5 million for startup in 2 days

Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 8:30 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

20-year-old Stanford dropout Amogh Chaturvedi and his co-founders, Chirag Kawediya and Skyler Ji's 4-month-old YC startup raised $5 million in just two days.

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Bengaluru startup Upliance AI launches next-gen smart cooking device priced at Rs 39,999

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Founded in 2021 by IIT Bombay alumni, Upliance AI’s flagship product is a kitchen appliance that has been designed to automate several cooking functions.

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Daksh Gupta's 9-9-6 vision for success: Why Gen Z may see it as a red flag

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 8:51 p.m. | Source: Times of India

News News: Daksh Gupta, 23-year-old CEO of AI startup Greptile, has sparked debate in Silicon Valley by endorsing a strict 9-9-6 work culture—12-hour days, six d

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Dropty Creates History: Raises Rs.130 Cr in Landmark Pre-Seed Round, Valued at Rs. 2,600 Cr

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 5:51 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

Dropty Creates History: Raises Rs.130 Cr in Landmark Pre-Seed Round, Valued at Rs. 2,600 Cr - Patna (Bihar) [India], September 3: Patna-based startup Dropty has created history by raising an unprecedented ₹130 crore in its ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com

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Urban Company IPO: Dates, price band and other details

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 5:04 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The company was launched as UrbanClap in 2014 by Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Raghav Chandra and Varun Khaitan. Urban Company, adjudged as Startup Of The Year at the ET Startup Awards 2025, is a full-stack home and beauty services platform.

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Who is Vijaye Raji? Indian-origin founder sells startup to OpenAI for $1.1 billion

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 2:29 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Vijaye Raji is the Indian-origin, Seattle-based founder of Statsig, which has been acquired by OpenAI in a $1.1 billion deal.  | Trending

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OpenAI acquires product testing startup Stasig, appoints Indian-origin Vijaye Raji as CTO of apps

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 2:26 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News : OpenAI has acquired Statsig, a product testing startup, and appointed its founder, Vijaye Raji, as the new CTO of apps. Raji will oversee product engi

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From Hyderabad to Gurugram: ET Soonicorns Sundowner to decode the Delhi-NCR startup matrix

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 1:23 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Following a successful Hyderabad debut, the Economic Times Soonicorns Sundowner series is expanding to Gurugram on September 11th. This invite-only event will unveil the 'Top Soonicorns and Minicorns of Delhi-NCR 2025' report, exploring the region's startup ecosystem. The evening features discussions on Delhi-NCR's unique strengths and open-mic storytelling from soonicorn founders, fostering strategic connections and insights.

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Let's treat nonprofits as startups

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 12:46 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

To foster nonprofit unicorns, the Indian government should provide unrestricted funding, mirroring its successful startup initiatives. These organizations, often led by young founders, require flexible capital for experimentation and infrastructure. By modifying CSR rules and supporting impact funds, India can unlock creative change and address market failures, treating nonprofits as vital entrepreneurial endeavors.

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Online Furniture Store 'Furnisquare' Announce New Initiative Free Shipping Across India to Customers

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 11:35 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], September 3: Fastest growing online furniture startup, Furnisquare, has announced free shipping across India to their customers. CTO of Furnisquare said Free Shipping Initiative is designed to remove delivery cost barriers and enhance the online shopping experience for our customers as more people turn to online platforms to furnish their homes. FurniSquare.com is emerging as a leading name in the digital furniture space -- blending modern design, affordability, and convenience into one seamless shopping experience.

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23-Year-Old Indian-Origin CEO Daksh Gupta Backs 12-Hour Work Week, Offers ₹1.5 Crore Salary To Freshers: Who Is He And Why Has He Gone Viral?

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 10:10 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

AI startup Greptile CEO Daksh Gupta announced job openings at Greptile, offering freshers base salaries of $140,000–$180,000 (about ₹1.2–1.5 crore) plus equity, but requiring full-time in-office presence in San Francisco and long hours.

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Who is Advait Maybhate? Techie interns at Google twice, decides to work at startup: ‘I work 70 hours a week’

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 9:46 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Advait Maybhate did two internships with Google. He shared what the big tech firm taught him and why he chose to start his career with a startup.

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Indian-origin CEO marries his lover from MIT days in a 500-year-old cathedral in Spain, internet says 'don't change your name from Ayush to Adam'

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 9:18 a.m. | Source: India.com

He is the Founder and CEO of Warp, a startup that offers a modern payroll and compliance platform designed to help founders and remote teams across the United States.

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Indian startups’ IPO parade to accelerate as market matures: Jefferies India MD

Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 9 a.m. | Source: Livemint

As India’s startup ecosystem matures, IPOs are emerging as a major exit strategy for investors.

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