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India’s ecommerce platforms sold goods worth Rs 24,000 crore in the first two days of this year’s festive season sales, according to research firm Redseer.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Zetwerk has set its IPO price band at Rs 143-151 per share, targeting a valuation of Rs 25,583 crore.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Concerns are mounting among startups over a recently unveiled green transition strategy.
Reporting: msn.com
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Reports suggest Amazon is in discussions to acquire Decart, an AI startup specializing in real-time video and generative AI, for roughly $7 billion.
Reporting: seekingalpha.com, israelnationalnews.com, econotimes.com
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India’s manufacturing startups have attracted $1 billion in funding so far this year, a sixfold increase from $164 million in 2020.
Reporting: msn.com
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The government’s recently announced green transition strategy has drawn criticism from parts of the startup industry.
Reporting: msn.com
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has reframed its flagship event around a single question: how to build an enduring company in the AI era.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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Berlin-based Hexafarms has raised €4.8 million to expand its AI-powered operating system for commercial greenhouses.
Reporting: pulse2.com
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Groww and Meesho founders used the Economic Times Startup Awards stage to advise startups eyeing public markets to wait until business models are predictable and maintain transparency after listing.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 marked a turning point for India’s startups.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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A private session at TechSparks 2026 gathered key figures from India’s tech sector and government representatives in an unscripted discussion about the country’s future…
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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A recent startup awards event reportedly replaced traditional formal attire with a Silicon Valley-inspired dress code, blending boardroom aesthetics and founder casual.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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IDFC First Bank reports that 52% of its startup clients now come from Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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A leader at a major digital media group told the Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 that Indian founders are now prioritizing semiconductor chips, AI, robotics.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Byju’s parent has resolved its dispute with Aakash Educational Services Limited, securing a 32% stake in the coaching chain following a settlement.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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In a recent interview, the ETSA figure discussed India’s trade deals, India-US relations, and foreign investment.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Deeptech startup Yaanendriya has raised funding from a domestic investor to develop indigenous navigation stacks for drones and robotics.
Reporting: deccanherald.com
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Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire Decart, a generative AI startup, for approximately $7 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Reporting: invezz.com, msn.com
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The talks could take multiple forms, including a full acquisition, a stake increase, or an "acqui-hire" arrangement focused on licensing technology and hiring staff.
Reporting: kucoin.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
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European tech startups secured over €2 billion in funding last week, but nearly half of that total flowed to the UK, according to data from tech.eu.
Reporting: msn.com
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