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Nat Habit raises ₹142 crore in Series C round led by Trident Growth Partners

Nat Habit raises ₹142 crore in Series C round led by Trident Growth Partners

Nat Habit raises ₹142 crore in Series C funding led by Trident Growth Partners to scale its Ayurveda-led personal care brand and expand retail presence.

10 October 2026cnbctv18-startups

Tamasha Studios’ Abhik Banerjee wins at Astana AI Film Festival

Tamasha Studios’ Abhik Banerjee wins at Astana AI Film Festival

India-based Tamasha Studios wins $200,000 at the Astana AI Film Festival, leveraging generative AI to revolutionize film and digital content production.

10 October 2026entrackr

From DailyObjects To StockGro — Indian Startups Raised About $123 Mn This Week

From DailyObjects To StockGro — Indian Startups Raised About $123 Mn This Week

Indian startup ecosystem shows resilience with $123 million in weekly funding. Discover the latest venture capital trends and market sentiments.

10 October 2026inc42

Zetwerk eyes ₹27,000 crore IPO valuation as over 30 investors weigh anchor book

Zetwerk eyes ₹27,000 crore IPO valuation as over 30 investors weigh anchor book

Manufacturing tech startup Zetwerk eyes public markets with a landmark ₹27,000 crore IPO, backed by Goldman Sachs, ADIA, SBI, and HDFC.

10 October 2026livemint

₹3 cr per month salary? Meet India's 'highest-paid' bank CEO - ICICI veteran and HDFC's Anup Bagchi

₹3 cr per month salary? Meet India's 'highest-paid' bank CEO - ICICI veteran and HDFC's Anup Bagchi

HDFC Bank unveils a landmark executive compensation proposal for incoming CEO Anup Bagchi, setting a new benchmark in India's banking sector.

9 October 2026livemint

Exclusive: Nat Habit to kick off $15 Mn funding round led by Trident Growth Partners

Exclusive: Nat Habit to kick off $15 Mn funding round led by Trident Growth Partners

Nat Habit raises $15M in Series C funding led by Trident Growth Partners to scale its Ayurvedic D2C personal care and beauty brand in India.

9 October 2026entrackr

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Flipkart said to weigh $2 bn Esop buyout for current employees in early 2027 amid IPO uncertainty

Flipkart said to weigh $2 bn Esop buyout for current employees in early 2027 amid IPO uncertainty

Flipkart prepares for a monumental $2 billion ESOP buyout, marking one of the largest liquidity events in India's startup ecosystem history.

9 October 2026livemint

NABVENTURES Fund II secures Rs 450 Cr in first close

NABVENTURES Fund II secures Rs 450 Cr in first close

NABVENTURES, VC arm of NABARD, announces the first close of Fund II at Rs 450 crore to boost AgriTech innovation and rural startups in India.

9 October 2026entrackr

MSME-focused digital lender NeoGrowth raises Rs 85 Cr from FMO, LeapFrog

MSME-focused digital lender NeoGrowth raises Rs 85 Cr from FMO, LeapFrog

Fintech startup NeoGrowth secures Rs 85 crore in equity and debt led by FMO and LeapFrog Investments to expand MSME lending across India.

9 October 2026entrackr

OpenAI’s revenue run rate is $20 billion lower than reported: Why it matters for the Anthropic IPO race

OpenAI’s revenue run rate is $20 billion lower than reported: Why it matters for the Anthropic IPO race

OpenAI crosses a historic $50 billion annualized revenue run rate, cementing its dominance in the generative artificial intelligence sector.

9 October 2026livemint

Australias Maas enters trading halt after Nvidia-backed Firmus shelves $5 billion IPO plan

Australias Maas enters trading halt after Nvidia-backed Firmus shelves $5 billion IPO plan

Nvidia-backed AI and cloud infrastructure firm Firmus cancels its $5 billion IPO, opting to focus on private capital and operational scaling.

9 October 2026livemint

OpenAI’s Revenue Run Rate Nears $50 Billion, Less Than Reported

OpenAI’s Revenue Run Rate Nears $50 Billion, Less Than Reported

OpenAI reaches a historic $50 billion revenue run rate, cementing its position as a commercial powerhouse in the artificial intelligence sector.

8 October 2026livemint

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NABVENTURES Marks First Close Of ₹1,500 Cr Fund At ₹450 Cr

NABVENTURES Marks First Close Of ₹1,500 Cr Fund At ₹450 Cr

NABVENTURES, backed by NABARD, announces a ₹450 crore first close for its new fund, targeting ₹1,500 crore to boost agritech and rural startups in India.

8 October 2026inc42

DailyObjects raises ₹332 crore led by Xponentia, others at ₹1,050 crore valuation

DailyObjects raises ₹332 crore led by Xponentia, others at ₹1,050 crore valuation

DailyObjects raises ₹332 crore in a funding round led by Xponentia to scale its lifestyle retail and D2C ambitions across India.

8 October 2026livemint

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 8 October 2026: DailyObjects Raises ₹332 Crore, GST Council Scraps Arrest Powers

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 8 October 2026: DailyObjects Raises ₹332 Crore, GST Council Scraps Arrest Powers

Indian D2C lifestyle and tech accessory brand DailyObjects raises ₹332 crore in a massive Series C funding round to scale operations and retail footprint.

8 October 2026startuptalky

D2C Lifestyle Brand DailyObjects Raises ₹332 Cr To Expand Offline Presence

DailyObjects raises $34.3 million in Series C funding led by Xponentia Capital to fuel its offline retail expansion across India. Read more.

8 October 2026inc42

DailyObjects raises Rs 332 Cr in Series C round led by Xponentia, Anicut, Axiom Asia

DailyObjects raises Rs 332 Cr in Series C round led by Xponentia, Anicut, Axiom Asia

DailyObjects raises $35M in Series C funding led by Xponentia Capital, Anicut Capital, and Axiom Asia to scale its lifestyle-tech brand ambitions.

8 October 2026entrackr

Meta Takes Action on 5.3 Million Child Abuse Content Pieces, Launches New AI Ad Tools

Meta Takes Action on 5.3 Million Child Abuse Content Pieces, Launches New AI Ad Tools

Discover how Meta is enhancing ad safety with new AI-driven defense mechanisms to detect malicious ads, protect users, and build digital trust.

8 October 2026startuptalky

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SK Finance’s early backers eye part exits to Neo, Kenro in ₹400 crore deal

SK Finance’s early backers eye part exits to Neo, Kenro in ₹400 crore deal

SK Finance concludes a ₹400 crore secondary stake sale led by Neo Secondaries Fund and Kenro Capital, strengthening India's NBFC sector.

8 October 2026livemint

Bharti Airtel's Sunil Bharti Mittal backs Jio's public listing, says ‘looking forward to a very successful IPO’

Bharti Airtel's Sunil Bharti Mittal backs Jio's public listing, says ‘looking forward to a very successful IPO’

Discover what Jio's upcoming public listing means for the Indian telecommunications market, digital infrastructure, and global investors.

8 October 2026livemint

Groww adds over 1 lakh active clients in September, Sahi clocks 11% growth

Groww adds over 1 lakh active clients in September, Sahi clocks 11% growth

Groww adds over 1 lakh active clients in September, pushing its total active user base to 1.34 crore. Discover the fintech's market dominance.

8 October 2026entrackr

Elon Musk loses $21 billion after SpaceX stock falls: Is he still a trillionaire?

Elon Musk loses $21 billion after SpaceX stock falls: Is he still a trillionaire?

SpaceX is reportedly in talks to raise a massive $40 billion late-stage funding round led by Apollo to fuel its new AI chip ambitions and autonomous flight.

8 October 2026livemint

Paramount-Warner merger: In first town hall, David Ellison warns employees of ‘difficult decisions’ ahead

Paramount-Warner merger: In first town hall, David Ellison warns employees of ‘difficult decisions’ ahead

Paramount Skydance finalizes a monumental $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, reshaping the global media and streaming landscape.

7 October 2026livemint

Brookfield Buys 10.5 Million Sq Ft ESR Logistics Portfolio in India

Brookfield Buys 10.5 Million Sq Ft ESR Logistics Portfolio in India

ESR India's 10.5M sq ft logistics and industrial real estate portfolio has been acquired for INR 4,300 Cr, boosting India's warehousing sector.

7 October 2026startuptalky

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Brookfield enters Indian logistics with 10.5 million sq ft ESR portfolio buyout

Brookfield enters Indian logistics with 10.5 million sq ft ESR portfolio buyout

Brookfield expands its India footprint with the ₹4,300 crore acquisition of the ESR India Logistics Portfolio, boosting industrial real estate growth.

7 October 2026livemint

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 7 October 2026: Quanfluence Raises $10 Million, Maharashtra Mandates Electric Bike Taxis

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 7 October 2026: Quanfluence Raises $10 Million, Maharashtra Mandates Electric Bike Taxis

Indian startup Quanfluence secures $10 million in a fresh funding round to scale operations, enhance core offerings, and drive aggressive expansion.

7 October 2026startuptalky

Lumio Raises $12 Mn To Scale Consumer Electronics Portfolio

Lumio Raises $12 Mn To Scale Consumer Electronics Portfolio

Consumer electronics startup Lumio raises $12M in a Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures to scale its product portfolio and market footprint.

7 October 2026inc42

Cashfree in talks to raise $80-100 million

Cashfree in talks to raise $80-100 million

Cashfree Payments has successfully raised $90 million in a new funding round featuring Krafton Inc. to expand its fintech infrastructure in India.

7 October 2026livemint

Consumer tech brand Lumio raises $12M led by Blume Ventures

Indian consumer tech startup Lumio raises $12 million in Series A funding led by Blume Ventures to scale operations and accelerate product development.

7 October 2026yourstory

Exclusive: Green SM parent infuses Rs 153 Cr in Indian subsidiary to scale EV ride-hailing

Exclusive: Green SM parent infuses Rs 153 Cr in Indian subsidiary to scale EV ride-hailing

Green SM India secures Rs 153 crore in equity funding led by GSM Green and Smart Mobility to expand its EV ride-hailing fleet across India.

7 October 2026entrackr

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Paramount Completes Warner Merger in Landmark Hollywood Deal

Paramount Completes Warner Merger in Landmark Hollywood Deal

Paramount Skydance has finalized an $11 billion mega-merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, reshaping the global media and entertainment landscape.

7 October 2026startuptalky

Uber Eats Expands with $2.3 Billion Acquisition of ezCater

Uber Eats Expands with $2.3 Billion Acquisition of ezCater

Uber acquires workplace catering platform ezCater for $2.3 billion. Discover how this strategic deal expands Uber Eats into the B2B market.

7 October 2026startuptalky

Deeptech startup Quanfluence raises $10M led by Chiratae Ventures

Deeptech startup Quanfluence raises $10M led by Chiratae Ventures

Quanfluence raises $10M in a funding round led by Chiratae Ventures to revolutionize photonic quantum computing and accelerate hardware development.

7 October 2026yourstory

Medtech company Sunfox Technologies raises $7M to scale cardiac diagnostics platform

Medtech company Sunfox Technologies raises $7M to scale cardiac diagnostics platform

Medtech startup Sunfox Technologies raises $7 million to scale its innovative portable cardiac diagnostics platform and expand preventive healthcare.

7 October 2026yourstory

CX Partners-backed Veeda Lifesciences eyes majority stake sale at upto $400 million valuation

CX Partners-backed Veeda Lifesciences eyes majority stake sale at upto $400 million valuation

Veeda Lifesciences is planning a majority stake sale valuing the firm up to $400M. Backed by CX Partners, the CRO aims for strategic expansion.

7 October 2026livemint

Global PE Funds eye controlling stake in Gemsons at ₹1,200 cr valuation

Global PE Funds eye controlling stake in Gemsons at ₹1,200 cr valuation

Gemsons attracts global private equity giants like EQT, Carlyle, Blackstone, and ChrysCapital for a controlling stake at a ₹1,200 crore valuation.

7 October 2026livemint

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Chiratae Ventures leads $10 Mn round in photonic quantum startup Quanfluence

Chiratae Ventures leads $10 Mn round in photonic quantum startup Quanfluence

Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Quanfluence raises $10M in Series A funding led by Chiratae Ventures to pioneer room-temperature quantum computing.

7 October 2026entrackr

From Harry Potter to CNN: What Paramount Skydance gets after $110 billion Warner Bros deal | 5 key things to know

From Harry Potter to CNN: What Paramount Skydance gets after $110 billion Warner Bros deal | 5 key things to know

Paramount Skydance finalizes a historic $110 billion merger with Warner Bros, reshaping the global media, streaming, and entertainment landscape.

7 October 2026livemint

Quanfluence Raises $10 Mn To Build Full-Stack Photonic Quantum Computer

Quanfluence Raises $10 Mn To Build Full-Stack Photonic Quantum Computer

Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Quanfluence raises $10M led by Chiratae Ventures to pioneer full-stack photonic quantum computing.

7 October 2026inc42

SpaceX’s $40 billion AI bet: Elon Musk turns to banks and investors for Nvidia chips

SpaceX’s $40 billion AI bet: Elon Musk turns to banks and investors for Nvidia chips

SpaceX secures a massive $40 billion debt financing round to fuel its aerospace ambitions and integrate advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure.

7 October 2026livemint

L&T Realty targets 150 million sq ft portfolio by 2031 with focus on luxury housing

L&T Realty targets 150 million sq ft portfolio by 2031 with focus on luxury housing

Discover L&T Realty's ambitious strategic roadmap to scale its luxury residential portfolio to 150 million square feet by 2031 in India's real estate sector.

7 October 2026livemint

Oura Raised $900M at an $11B Valuation. Four Days Later, It Got Sued Over the Science Behind the Ring

Oura Raised $900M at an $11B Valuation. Four Days Later, It Got Sued Over the Science Behind the Ring

Oura secures a massive $900M debt facility featuring Eli Lilly to fuel HealthTech dominance, expand R&D, and advance preventative health solutions.

6 October 2026startuptalky

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Comet Success Story: ₹100 Cr Sneaker Brand Series B

Indian D2C sneaker brand Comet successfully closes its Series B funding round to scale operations, expand supply chains, and build its lifestyle brand.

6 October 2026startuptalky

PhysicsWallah exits student lending, sells ₹96 crore loan book to Auxilo

PhysicsWallah exits student lending, sells ₹96 crore loan book to Auxilo

PhysicsWallah exits direct student lending by offloading its ₹96 crore loan book to Auxilo Finserve, pivoting back to core EdTech operations.

6 October 2026livemint

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 6 October 2026: Beyond Appliances Raises ₹110 Crore, Cabinet Clears ₹10,000 Crore SME Fund

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 6 October 2026: Beyond Appliances Raises ₹110 Crore, Cabinet Clears ₹10,000 Crore SME Fund

Beyond Appliances raises ₹110 crore in Series B funding to scale operations, expand product portfolio, and grow its presence in India's appliance market.

6 October 2026startuptalky

Exclusive: AI Research Startup FYDY In Talks To Raise $12 Mn From Lightspeed, General Catalyst

Exclusive: AI Research Startup FYDY In Talks To Raise $12 Mn From Lightspeed, General Catalyst

Stealth AI startup FYDY is raising a $12 million Seed round led by Lightspeed and General Catalyst to accelerate frontier research and deep-tech models.

6 October 2026inc42

Paramount Skydance completes $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal: David Ellison takes control of new Hollywood giant

Paramount Skydance completes $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal: David Ellison takes control of new Hollywood giant

Paramount-Skydance finalizes a monumental $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, reshaping the global entertainment and streaming landscape.

6 October 2026livemint

Exclusive: IPO-Bound StockGro Raises ₹110 Cr From Existing Backers

Exclusive: IPO-Bound StockGro Raises ₹110 Cr From Existing Backers

StockGro raises ₹110 crore in a Pre-IPO funding round from existing backers to fuel market expansion and enhance its social investment platform.

6 October 2026inc42

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Cabinet Clears ₹10,000 Cr SME Fund To Back Manufacturing, Tech Focused SMEs

Cabinet Clears ₹10,000 Cr SME Fund To Back Manufacturing, Tech Focused SMEs

Discover how the Union Cabinet's ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund is set to transform India's manufacturing and tech sectors, boosting jobs and exports.

6 October 2026inc42

Trump $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Faces Court Challenge Over Legality

Trump $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Faces Court Challenge Over Legality

Federal court strikes down the controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, providing massive relief for tech startups and high-skilled foreign talent.

6 October 2026startuptalky

McDonald’s Potato Supplier HyFun Targets INR 2,000 Crore IPO by 2028

McDonald’s Potato Supplier HyFun Targets INR 2,000 Crore IPO by 2028

Frozen food manufacturer HyFun Foods announces plans for a massive INR 2,000 Crore IPO by 2028 to fund manufacturing expansion and cold-chain infrastructure.

6 October 2026startuptalky

Defence manufacturing startup Sanlayan in talks to raise $35-40 million at $200 million valuation

Defence manufacturing startup Sanlayan in talks to raise $35-40 million at $200 million valuation

Defence electronics startup Sanlayan secures $40M in funding, valuing the company up to $200M to boost R&D and drive growth in India's defence sector.

6 October 2026livemint

Fireside leads Rs 110 Cr Series B round in Beyond Appliances

Fireside leads Rs 110 Cr Series B round in Beyond Appliances

Bengaluru-based Beyond Appliances raises $11.4 million in a Series B round led by Fireside Ventures and Dharana Capital to revolutionize kitchens.

6 October 2026entrackr

Elon Musk is a trillionaire again: What factors added to his $1 trillion fortune? A look at the top 10 billionaires

Elon Musk is a trillionaire again: What factors added to his $1 trillion fortune? A look at the top 10 billionaires

Apple officially reclaims its $1 trillion valuation, signaling robust market health and boosting investor confidence across the tech ecosystem.

6 October 2026livemint

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Beyond Appliances Raises ₹110 Cr To Expand Product Portfolio, Boost Manufacturing

Beyond Appliances Raises ₹110 Cr To Expand Product Portfolio, Boost Manufacturing

Beyond Appliances raises ₹110 crore in Series B funding led by Fireside Ventures to scale smart kitchen manufacturing and R&D in India.

6 October 2026inc42

Marico acquires 24.09% additional stake in Plix parent for Rs 1,012 Cr

Marico acquires 24.09% additional stake in Plix parent for Rs 1,012 Cr

Marico strengthens its wellness portfolio with the Rs 1,012 crore acquisition of Satiya Nutraceuticals, parent company of D2C brand Plix.

5 October 2026entrackr

Marico Acquires Additional Stake In Plix For ₹1,012 Cr, To Complete Buyout By July 2027

Marico Acquires Additional Stake In Plix For ₹1,012 Cr, To Complete Buyout By July 2027

FMCG giant Marico strengthens its D2C wellness portfolio with the ₹1,012 crore acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Plix.

5 October 2026inc42

Flipkart picks minority stake in TravClan to expand international travel offerings

Flipkart picks minority stake in TravClan to expand international travel offerings

Discover how e-commerce giant Flipkart has made a strategic minority stake investment in Indian B2B travel tech startup TravClan to boost travel services.

5 October 2026entrackr

Exclusive: QpiAI raises Rs 50 Cr in debt from InnoVen Capital

Exclusive: QpiAI raises Rs 50 Cr in debt from InnoVen Capital

Bengaluru-based deeptech startup QpiAI secures Rs 50 crore in debt funding led by InnoVen Capital to accelerate quantum-AI integration for enterprises.

5 October 2026entrackr

PhysicsWallah Offloads INR 95.8 Crore Loan Portfolio, Partially Exits Lending Operations

PhysicsWallah Offloads INR 95.8 Crore Loan Portfolio, Partially Exits Lending Operations

PhysicsWallah divests its INR 95.8 crore loan portfolio to streamline operations, exit lending, and refocus on core educational services in EdTech.

5 October 2026startuptalky