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The future of shopping might just be invisible. Forget fumbling with wallets, tapping cards, or…

Shortlisted startups will have the opportunity to work on paid proofs of concept (PoCs), enabling successful pilots and unlocking valuable market exposure to accelerate the growth and visibility of their innovations.

The 1,404 startups were among the total 22,977 that were recognized by DPIIT as on June 2025 across the country.

While D2C and EdTech cool off, sectors like ClimateTech, FinTech, and Bharat-focused DeepTech are pulling…

Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, Dexter Ventures, and several angel investors participated in the round. This comes at a time of heightened interest in indigenous defence manufacturing and AI-powered security systems, as India looks to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic capabilities.

The Reserve Bank of India has instructed finance companies to exclude default loss guarantees (DLGs) from fintech firms when provisioning for stressed loans, impacting digital lending service providers. NBFCs must now make full provisions on these loans, diminishing their appeal for new business.

Agritech startup GROWiT India raised $3 million in a round led by GVFL, with participation from several investors. The funds will support expansion, enhance R&D, and improve technology infrastructure. CEO Saurabh Agarwal emphasised using technology to tackle climate challenges and promote sustainable, cost-effective farming for increased yields.

Amid tightening funding conditions, the government has expanded the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups, raising the coverage limit to ₹20 crore and slashing annual guarantee fees for 27 priority sectors.

Did you hear about that Indian edtech firm getting snapped up for half a billion?No?…

The FY25 Budget drops a mixed bag of reforms—did it fuel the fire for Indicorns…