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
AUTO
Maruti Suzuki Onboards Five Startups To Develop AI, Battery Tech Solutions
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, has onboarded five startups under the fifth cohort of its Maruti Suzuki Incubation Programme (MSIP) to co-create innovative solutions spanning battery recycling, artificial intelligence (AI), procurement automation, customer engagement and software development. The selected startups—MiniMines, Easework AI, Sarvam AI, Siftly and CodeMate AI—will work with the company to […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 29, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Goa Hosts ‘Shackathon’ To Promote Workation, Startup Ecosystem
Goa hosted the inaugural edition of ‘Goa Shackathon’ at Baga Beach in North Goa, positioning the coastal State as an emerging destination for startups, creators, digital professionals and AI-led innovation. The two-day event attracted over 500 participants and transformed Goa’s beachfront into a collaborative workspace blending innovation, networking, work and lifestyle experiences. Push for digital […]
CW Bureau
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May 28, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
GJEPC, IIT Bombay Launch Startup Industry Innovation Challenge 2026
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery industry. The national-level initiative invites startups, innovators and technology solution providers to address critical challenges […]
CW Bureau
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May 27, 2026
GENERAL
GeM Crosses ₹18.4 Lakh Cr, Drives Inclusive And Tech-Led Procurement
The Indian government’s e-marketplace (GeM) has achieved a cumulative gross merchandise value (GMV) of ₹18.4 lakh crore, including crossing ₹5 lakh crore GMV in the financial year 2026. The platform continues to evolve as a transparent, efficient and inclusive digital public procurement system, contributing to strengthening India’s public economy. GeM emerges as scalable public procurement […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 6, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Exfinity Venture Delivers Multiple Exits, Achieves Full Capital Return
Leading deep-tech venture capital fund Exfinity Venture Partners has delivered a series of strategic exits across its portfolio, underlining the growing global appetite for Indian-built deep technology and enterprise AI software. In the recent twelve months, Exfinity has completed three strategic exits involving Western multinational acquirers, signaling India’s emergence as a trusted source of globally relevant […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 21, 2026
