How to Register a Startup in India – 2026 Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Founders
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Hadia Seema
Journalist at LAFFAZ, Hadia Seema blends research-driven reporting with clarity to cover entrepreneurship, innovation, and business developments across the startup ecosystem. Her work makes complex corporate and market developments accessible, highlighting emerging startup trends, founder journeys, and innovation across multiple markets.
InvestSky raises $4M seed funding, expands into Saudi Arabia
MENA-based social trading platform enters Saudi market after securing Capital Market Authority approval, announces strategic partnership with anb Capital, and confirms $4 million seed round bringing total funding to $7.4 million.
AI-enabled NDT robotics startup Octobotics raises ₹10 crore in Seed funding
Funding led by Navam Capital will support product development, certifications and international expansion across India, Singapore and the Middle East.
Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi platform in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat
India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform begins operations after pilot phase, positioning itself as a driver-owned alternative to private aggregators.
Adobe reverses shutdown plan for Animate, shifts software to maintenance mode
Adobe says Adobe Animate will remain available for new and existing users with no end date, confirming the software will continue in maintenance mode with security updates and bug fixes but no new features.
Adobe Animate is shutting down next month after 25 years
Adobe confirms end-of-life for its 2D animation software, with phased access for existing users and extended timelines for enterprise customers.
Vennre raises $9.6M Pre-Series A to expand private market access in MENA
MENA-focused wealth platform Vennre secures hybrid equity-debt funding round co-led by Vision Ventures and anb seed Fund, with participation from regional and global investors.
Tamannaah Bhatia Launches Fine Jewellery Brand, Enters Entrepreneurship
The actor said the venture reflects her long-standing connection with jewellery and a desire to build longevity beyond acting.
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu ordered to post $1.7 billion bond in divorce dispute
A California court has ordered Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu to post a $1.7 billion bond and appointed a receiver to safeguard community assets during divorce proceedings.
Tech Founder Alex Finn Says AI Would Still Be the “Greatest Economic Opportunity in History” Even if It Is a Bubble
Alex Finn says artificial intelligence would still represent the greatest economic opportunity in history even if it proves to be a bubble, citing the impact of tools like Claude Code.
Over Half of Companies That Cut Jobs Over AI Now Regret It, Says Keith Richman
Tech executive Keith Richman warns that companies that laid off staff citing AI adoption are reconsidering their decisions, signaling a shift in workforce strategy for 2026.
ClickUp acquires Codegen to strengthen AI Super Agents push
California-based productivity platform ClickUp has acquired AI code generation startup Codegen to accelerate its Super Agents, bringing agentic AI technology and talent to strengthen autonomous workflows.