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Make in India turns 12 with defence exports, PLI driving growth
India’s Make in India initiative marked its 12th anniversary this month with a quiet but measurable shift.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Bengaluru takes lion’s share of India’s 2026 startup funding as rounds shrink
Bengaluru-based startups raised a significant portion of India’s total startup funding in the first nine months of 2026, according to data reported by Moneycontrol.
Reporting: msn.com
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CodeKarma in talks for $6M round with Prosus, Accel
Enterprise tech startup CodeKarma is in late-stage talks to raise $5 million to $6 million from Prosus and Accel, according to Inc42.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Snapdeal parent AceVector’s IPO sees modest 9% subscription on day one
Snapdeal’s corporate parent, AceVector, saw its ₹420 crore initial public offering subscribed just 9% by mid-afternoon on the first day of bidding.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Astrobase joins IN-SPACe-backed spacetech cohort
The company is reportedly developing infrastructure aimed at supporting launch capabilities, though details about its specific focus remain limited.
Reporting: inc42.com
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New report highlights sponsorship gap for women in tech
A new report from the Toast Institute reveals that women in tech middle management receive significantly less professional sponsorship than their peers.
Reporting: betakit.com
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Bengaluru startups take large share of India’s top-10-city funding
Bengaluru-based tech startups raised $4.4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, outpacing the combined total of the next five highest-funded Indian cities.
Reporting: moneycontrol.com
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Tata-TVS lease puts spotlight on India’s AI factory land rush
The deal, first reported by YourStory, involves a site that could potentially be positioned for large-scale infrastructure needs.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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GenAI Fund’s $500K pre-seed for Bonbon Mobility reflects a hands-on investment model
The deal, first reported by MSN, fits a pattern where investors don’t just provide capital but also contribute to forming the company itself.
Reporting: msn.com
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Andhra sets high clean-energy bar for data centres, targets Vizag growth
The policy, revealed by state officials, also touches on water use but lacks detailed guidelines.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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FM clarifies UPI MDR isn’t a tax—fintech relief or investor bait?
The clarification follows recent regulatory moves that reintroduced MDR for certain UPI transactions, marking a shift in how digital payments are monetized.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Defence primes test startup partnerships for faster battlefield tech
A major European defence contractor is experimenting with a new playbook, turning to startups for prototype development in an effort to speed up technology deployment.
Reporting: tech.eu
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