PM Modi, Trump hold 40-minute phone call after failed US–Iran talks in Islamabad — What did they discuss?

India’s gems and jewellery exports plunge 35% in March as West Asia conflict hits logistics and shipments

Small Savings Schemes: A complete guide to latest interest rates in 2026 — All you need to know

Buying gold this Akshaya Tritiya? Instamart, Kalyan Jewellers introduces price lock feature amazon offers

ICICI Pru Q4 Results & Dividend: Better-than-expected margin, 16.5% payout—Key takeaways

Nitish Kumar resigns; Samrat Choudhary set to become Bihar CM, elected BJP legislature party leader

Noida Protests: DM Medha Roopam announces labour welfare reforms, double overtime pay amid unrest

Stocks to Buy in Short Term: These scrips could surprise with sharp upside in the next 3 months; Titan and others in the list

Stocks to Watch (April 15, 2026): LIC, GAIL, Dixon Tech, Ujjivan SFB, Alkem Labs and more

Passenger vehicle sales jump 7.8% in FY25-26 as auto demand surges: FADA

“If you have an idea, Andhra Pradesh has the platform to nurture it. I had the privilege of inaugurating the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub in Mangalagiri, a hub that will nurture grassroots innovation and empower entrepreneurs across the state. I strongly believe that investing in ideas is just as important as investing in infrastructure,” the Chief Minister posted on social media platform X.

Ratan Tata Innovation Hub launched in Andhra to nurture grassroots innovation

The Ministry of Commerce and Industrystated that under the Startup India initiative, DPIIT and Hero MotoCorp will work together through the company's innovation accelerator programme 'Hero For Startups'.

Startup India Initiative: DPIIT joins hands with Hero MotoCorp & Zepto to boost early-stage startups

The&nbsp;made the first investment in Singapore-based deeptech company Cellivate Technologies, which is working on replacing fetal bovine serum with a patented, ethical, and scalable cell-based alternative using magnetic stimulation, targeting biotech, pharma, and beyond.&nbsp;

Angel investing platform IPV launches $110 million international fund 

The Bengaluru-based AI startup Arivihan plans to use the money for its expansion. It will expand into three more states, strengthen its AI research and language support capabilities, and scale its on-ground marketing and distribution strategy.

Edtech startup Arivihan gets $4.17 million funding in pre-Series A round

The company plans to use the fresh funding to deepen category verticals, strengthen the UI/UX and logistics experience, invest in packaging and consumer delight, and scale marketing to position Littlebox.

Guwahati-based startup Littlebox raises over $2 million seed funding

The 4-year-old startup is also in the process of raising $500 million round in a mix of primary and secondary transactions. The round will be led by Zepto's existing investors General Catalyst and Avenir Growth.

Quick commerce platform Zepto raises fresh funding from Elcid Investment

In his 124th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode, PM Modi said, "During the past few days, I have received messages from many young athletes and their parents. In these, the 'Khelo Bharat Niti 2025' has been highly appreciated.&nbsp;

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi vows to support sports startups, boost innovation

Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and citizens of both nations, Goyal said the agreement unlocks duty-free access for 99 per cent of Indian exports to the UK -- opening up nearly $23 billion worth of new opportunities, especially for labour-intensive industries.

India-UK trade agreement a game-changer for labour, MSMEs and startups: Piyush Goyal

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra invested in skincare products maker Mamaearth.&nbsp;

Alia Bhatt to Shah Rukh Khan: List of 10 prominent Bollywood actors who invested in Indian startups

The Supreme Court on Monday, July 21,&nbsp;dismissed the petitions filed by the BCCI and&nbsp;Riju&nbsp;Ravindran, brother of&nbsp;Byju&nbsp;Ravindran, seeking withdrawal of&nbsp;insolvency&nbsp;proceedings against&nbsp;Byju.&nbsp;The court also refused to consider the settlement between the crisis-hit&nbsp;edtech&nbsp;company and the BCCI.

Supreme Court dismisses BCCI and Riju Ravindran pleas in Byju's insolvency case, refuses to consider settlement

While growth remains strong, the report suggests that the next phase for the sector will focus more on profitability rather than aggressive expansion.

Quick commerce platforms focus shifts to revive profitability than aggressive expansion: Report

From lightning-fast grocery delivery to cutting-edge AI platforms, a new generation of Indian founders is rewriting the rules of business. With names like Zepto, BharatPe, Perplexity, and Pixxel leading the charge, this billion-dollar generation is scaling faster, starting younger, and taking Indian innovation global.

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From Zepto to BharatPe to Perplexity: How India’s under-30 founders are building global-first startups

Here's how Harshit Jain, a BBA student from Madhya Pradesh enrolled in IIM Bangalore’s online Digital Business and Entrepreneurship program,&nbsp;recently turned a routine classroom assignment into a real business experience without spending any money.

Inspired by Shark Tank India, IIM Bangalore student turns class assignment into zero-capital startup venture

Goyal on Tuesday chaired the 10th meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC), where he underscored the government's commitment to strengthening India's startup ecosystem, particularly in emerging technologies and deep-tech sectors.

Piyush Goyal engages with deeptech startups to boost funding, infra, global market access

NSA covers a wide range of domains including agriculture, clean energy, fintech, aerospace, health, education, cybersecurity, and accessibility, among others. Each edition introduces new categories to align with evolving challenges and opportunities.

Applications for National Startup Awards open to recognise startups driving innovation

Blip was founded in 2024 by Agarwal and Sarvesh Kedia to become 'Zepto for fashion'. The company's app went live in October 2024.&nbsp;

Startup Shutdown: This 30-minute fashion delivery startup closes operations due to funding challenges

Clean Fanatics&nbsp;plans to use the money towards team expansion, technology enhancement, and scaling new verticals such as civil construction and home renovation.

Clean Fanatics raises $2 million seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures

Kamath emphasised that the position would be purely office-based, five days a week, with "some flexibility," and that it required immediate joining.

‘No CV, No College': This AI startup founder's social media post goes viral, offering Rs 1 crore job 

The Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting said in a release that this nationwide initiative invites India's leading AI startups to develop indigenous, scalable solutions for automated generation of audio, video, and graphic content from textual inputs, with support for multiple Indian languages.

WaveX unveils 'Kalaa Setu' to tap AI startups for multilingual citizen outreach

In the fresh funding round of&nbsp;Khetika,&nbsp;Incofin India Progress Fund, Rajasthan Gum Pvt Ltd, and Shree Ram India Gums Ltd also participated. With this, the startup has raised a total of around $25 million to date.&nbsp;

Healthy food startup Khetika gets $18 million in Series B round

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The Central Government has approved the establishment of 'Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0' with a total corpus of Rs 10,000 crore for mobilising venture capital for the country’s startup ecosystem, according to a notification issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Centre approves Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to boost venture capital

Deepinder Goyal’s LAT Aerospace UAV flies successfully after initial setback

Mankind Pharma promoter’s family office leads $2.4 million investment in Finfinity 

Sanjeev Bikhchandani argues that providing 'patient domestic capital' will help founders build long-term businesses. He thinks this support is necessary for India to compete globally and grow its economy in many different regions.

Sanjeev Bikhchandani praises Startup India Fund 2.0 boosting nationwide innovation

One of the main goals of the 2.0 version is to support high-tech areas that take a long time to develop. The government wants to provide "patient, long-term capital" for breakthroughs in deep tech and innovative manufacturing.

Govt sanctions Rs 10,000 crore to fuel deep tech & emerging startups

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