Startup News
Could BRICS Become India's Next Startup Launchpad?
As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, the grouping could offer Indian startups a new route to international markets, capital and business partnerships across the Global South.
Listen Labs Drops $125M Funding Round Amid Salesforce Talks
AI startup Listen Labs reportedly walked away from a $125 million Series C at a $1.5 billion valuation as Salesforce explores a potential $2 billion acquisition
Ultraviolette EV Plant Tamil Nadu: Major $82 Million Manufacturing Expansion
Ultraviolette EV plant Tamil Nadu plans an $82 million manufacturing expansion in Hosur as demand for electric two-wheelers continues to grow in India.
Ultraviolette’s ₹779 Crore EV Bet: New Tamil Nadu Plant
Ultraviolette Automotive plans a ₹779 crore EV manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu as it expands production and targets India’s growing electric two-wheeler market.
India’s Startup Cheetahs Double to 110: Bengaluru Leads Next Unicorn Pipeline
India’s startup Cheetahs rise to 110 in 2026, valued at ₹3 lakh crore. Bengaluru leads with 36 startups in India’s next unicorn pipeline.
RentoMojo IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 1: What It Means for India’s Startup-to-IPO Journey
RentoMojo’s ₹1,256 crore IPO was fully subscribed on Day 1, marking India’s first furniture-rental listing and highlighting the startup-to-IPO trend.
Why Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities Are Becoming India’s Next Startup Hubs
Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are emerging as India’s next startup hubs, driven by lower costs, digital connectivity, growing talent, government support and expanding consumer markets.
How AI Is Changing Small Businesses in India: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future
Discover how AI is changing small businesses in India, from automation and customer service to marketing, productivity, and smarter decision-making.
Startups Are Still Hiring—So Why Are Entry-Level Jobs Getting Harder to Find?
India’s startup job market is growing, but the kind of talent startups want is changing. As AI, automation and tighter business discipline reshape young companies, startups are increasingly looking for specialised skills, adaptability and measurable impact—not simply more people.
The Checkout Is Disappearing: How AI Agents Could Rebuild India’s Digital Commerce Stack
As AI evolves from answering questions to taking actions, India is entering a new phase of digital commerce. The rise of agentic payments could create an entirely new startup opportunity around trust, permissions, identity, data protection and transaction infrastructure.
Unacademy Acquired by upGrad for Over $200 Million: What the Deal Means for India’s Edtech Sector
Unacademy has been acquired by upGrad in an all-stock deal valued at just over $200 million, marking a major shift in India’s edtech sector.
