Ideas To IPOs: India’s Record-Breaking Startup Surge In 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that nearly 44,000 startups were registered in India in 2025, the highest annual figure since the launch of Startup India in 2016. Marking th...
Funding rounds, launches and founder stories from India's startup ecosystem.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that nearly 44,000 startups were registered in India in 2025, the highest annual figure since the launch of Startup India in 2016. Marking th...
The Government of Gujarat has announced the call for proposals under SSIP 2.0, its flagship Student Startup and Innovation Policy. The initiative invites universities, incubation c...
Shark Tank India Season 5 has returned with an expanded panel of investors, offering startups not only funding but also national visibility. The show continues to act as a launchpa...
India’s startup ecosystem in 2025 was defined by the dominance of its top 20 ventures, which together accounted for more than half of the total valuations and fundraising. With com...
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the rising self-confidence among India’s youth during the ‘Startup Pe Charcha’ event in New Delhi. He emphasized that...
Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) will extend train operations starting at 3:30 am from Aarey JVLR and Cuffe Parade on January 18 for the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, aiding runners to...
In Shark Tank India 5, Veeba Foods founder Viraj Bahl shocked Vineeta Singh by revealing he spent over Rs 2 lakh on Roblox Robux for his kids over two years. The confession surface...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking Startup India's 10th anniversary on January 16, 2026, affirmed India's goal to lead global startup trends and technologies in the coming decad...
OpenAI has invested in Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface (BCI) startup founded by Sam Altman. Positioned as a competitor to Elon Musk’s Neuralink, Merge Labs aims to bridge bi...
The government is urging corporates to step up engagement with startups to boost entrepreneurship, cut manufacturing costs, and strengthen domestic supply chains. DPIIT Secretary A...
Vivo is preparing to launch its V70 series in India by mid-February 2026, alongside the much-anticipated X200T. The lineup is expected to include the V70 and V70 Elite, featuring S...
Private credit is increasingly becoming a mainstream financing option for Indian startups. Once seen as a fallback when equity was unavailable, founders now use it strategically to...
The US Supreme Court is set to rule on Donald Trump’s tariffs, India prepares to unveil Stand-Up India 2 in the Union Budget, and policymakers weigh the benefits of joining Pax Sil...
The Government of India, in collaboration with Netflix, has marked the culmination of the ‘Inspiring Innovators – Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Pehchaaan’ skilling initiative. Featuring eigh...
Ride-hailing giant Uber has invested in Gurugram-based fleet management startup Carrum, backed by CarDekho Group. Founded in 2024, Carrum operates over 3,000 CNG vehicles and provi...
Over 15,000 current and former undergraduates are reaping rewards from India’s Startup Nation ecosystem, turning ideas into profitable ventures. With government-backed programs, in...
Blinkit has removed its 10-minute delivery promise following informal guidance from the Indian government, signaling growing scrutiny of quick commerce claims. Other rapid-delivery...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the combination of Digital India, startup growth, and youth participation is reshaping the country’s future. Speaking at the Viksit Bhara...