India Startup Funding Falls 23% — But 3 Sectors Are Surging
Total VC deployment into Indian startups slid to $4.1 billion in Q1 2026, down nearly 23% year-on-year. The story beneath that number tells you exactly where the conviction is.
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PhysicsWallah in talks to acquire stake in government exam prep platform for ₹300–400 crore
The proposed deal marks the edtech firm’s first acquisition after its 2025 listing and signals a deeper push into the government exams segment.
How Three Indian Women Built an AI Platform Helping Hospitals Diagnose Patients Faster
From a ₹7 lakh grant to processing more than 1,000 medical scans a day across India, Easiofy’s AI imaging platform is helping hospitals speed up diagnostics in smaller cities and underserved regions.
Why Bill Gates Became the Focus of a Sudden Global Boycott Storm
After renewed scrutiny over past links to Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Gates cancelled his India AI summit keynote — triggering viral boycott calls and misleading claims about synthetic meat bans.
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.
Droom announces shift from marketplace to AI-powered everyday super app for automobiles
The company says new platform will integrate mobility services, AI-driven intelligence, and personalisation across India’s automotive ecosystem.
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.
Spinny Plans $160 Million Raise to Acquire GoMechanic, Expand Used-Car Services
Spinny is raising $160–165M to acquire GoMechanic, integrating full-service vehicle maintenance to strengthen its footprint in India’s used-car market.
Shradha Sharma Launches Citizen-Led Initiative to Combat Delhi’s Air Crisis
YourStory founder Shradha Sharma has issued a powerful public call to action on Delhi’s air pollution crisis, revealing her personal struggles, receiving 600+ citizen responses, and now preparing to host an online brainstorming meet this Friday.
Pine Labs’ market debut: strong listing, stretched valuations – what investors should know
India’s payments firm Pine Labs made a high-profile market debut on Nov. 14, 2025, listing above its issue price as investors cheered growth but analysts warned of valuation risks. Here’s a concise explainer on what happened, why it matters and what to watch next.
Neville Tata and Bhaskar Bhat Join Tata Trusts Amid Governance Changes
Tata Trusts appoints Neville Tata and Bhaskar Bhat; Venu Srinivasan’s term revised, reflecting generational leadership and governance changes.
Groww IPO Day 2: Stock Price Surges Over 50%
Groww’s share price jumps 50% from IPO issue price on Day 2, boosting its market cap near ₹90,000 crore as investor demand remains high.