STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
India Tech Funding Rises 7% To $10.3 Bn In 9M 2026 Despite Fewer Deals
India’s technology companies raised a combined $10.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 7% from $9.7 billion in the same period a year earlier, even as the number of funding rounds and first-time funded companies fell sharply. The funding was also 3% higher than the $10 billion raised in 9M 2024, according […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 24, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
BITS Pilani Startup Hub Invites Applications For First Demo Day
BITS Pilani Startup Hub, Bengaluru has invited applications for its first Demo Day, scheduled for October 9, 2026, at Hustlehub Tech Park in HSR Layout, Bengaluru. The initiative, backed by BITS Pilani alumni, is aimed at technology-led startups seeking access to talent, customers, industry networks and investors. Applications are open and will close on October […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 24, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Meesho Invests ₹100 Cr In A Loss-Making Subsidiary Meesho Payment
Meesho Ltd, the Bengaluru-based e-commerce platform focused on value commerce and small businesses, has infused nearly ₹100 crore into its lending subsidiary Meesho Payment Pvt Ltd (MPPL) despite the latter reporting losses, highlighting the growing strategic importance of embedded finance in the e-commerce ecosystem. The investment, made through a rights issue, is aimed at strengthening […]
CW Bureau
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May 9, 2026
