STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Blurgs AI Raises Fresh Capital To Take Indian Deep-Tech Innovation Global
Blurgs AI, an IIT Madras alumni-founded deep-tech startup, has raised $2.2 million in a funding round led by Pravega Ventures and Shastra VC to accelerate the global expansion of its artificial intelligence-powered intelligence platforms for defence, national security and commercial maritime applications. The funding round also saw participation from angel investors Suraj Nalin, Co-founder of […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 7, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Indian Startup Funding Declines 8.3% In 2025, Says Vestd India Report
Investment in Indian startups declined 8.3% in 2025, making India the only market among the global “Big Five” startup ecosystems to record a year-on-year contraction, according to a report by Vestd India based on data from business intelligence platform Crunchbase. The report said funding activity remained weak in early 2026, with 560 funding rounds recorded […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 6, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Sri Chakra Cement Halts Operations, Eyes Funding To Restart Production
Hyderabad-based Sri Chakra Cement Ltd has temporarily suspended manufacturing operations with effect from June 27, 2026, citing acute working capital constraints that have affected its ability to continue production in the normal course of business. The company informed the stock exchanges that the temporary suspension is a prudent measure aimed at preventing further capital erosion […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 27, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
AssetPlus Raises ₹175 Cr To Build Assisted Wealth Management
Digital-assisted wealth management platform AssetPlus has raised ₹175 crore in a funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners. The round marks a significant step in the company’s mission to build a sustainable, distributor-led wealth management infrastructure in India. AssetPlus has also been backed by investors such as Eight Roads Ventures and Rainmatter by Zerodha. While […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 19, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
GrowthPal Raises $2.6 Mn Led By Ideaspring Capital
GrowthPal, co-founded by Maneesh Bhandari, Shalu Mitruka and Amaresh Shirsat announced a $2.6 million funding round to accelerate its AI-powered M&A copilot for deal sourcing and execution. The round was led by Ideaspring Capital with participation from prominent angel investors globally. The new capital will support product development and expand GrowthPal’s presence across international markets […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Jan 15, 2026
