OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Visit India on February 5

Startup Funding Trends in India: 2025 Mid-Year Report

source India’s startup ecosystem, the third largest globally, continues to evolve as a powerhouse of innovation and entrepreneurship. In the first half of 2025, the ecosystem demonstrated resilience amidst global…

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Seed vs Series A: Where Indian VCs Are Betting in 2025

source India’s startup ecosystem is flourishing, with over 140,000 DPIIT-recognized startups as of mid-2024 and venture capital (VC) funding rebounding to $13.7 billion in 2024, a 1.4x increase from the…

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Shickwheel’s Shark Tank Triumph: Net Worth, Founder Journey, and Funding Success

In 2024, Shickwheel, an innovative mobility startup, captured national attention on ABC’s Shark Tank, securing a transformative deal that propelled its growth. Founded by entrepreneur Sarah Thompson, the company’s unique…

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Creativefuel Acquires Hasley India and Pataakha in a Landmark Digital Entertainment Deal

Summary: Indore-based Creativefuel has acquired two of India’s most prominent YouTube channels, Hasley India and Pataakha, in a deal that came together within just one week. The acquisition was sparked…

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OpenAI Secures $40 Billion Funding from SoftBank, Valued at $300 Billion

Summary: OpenAI has secured $40 billion in funding from SoftBank, marking the largest capital raise in startup history and raising its valuation to $300 billion (₹25 lakh crore). SoftBank will…

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Winston, the Shark Tank-Funded Beauty Brand, Mysteriously Disappears from Social Media

Summary: Winston, the beauty appliance brand that secured a ₹1 crore deal on Shark Tank India Season 2, has mysteriously disappeared from social media. The company erased its online presence,…

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Tata Motors Unveils Ambitious Plan to Expand India’s EV Charging Network

Summary: Tata Motors has announced a plan to expand India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network, targeting 400,000 charging points by 2027. Under its “Open Collaboration 2.0” initiative, the company’s EV…

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Lam Research to Invest Rs 10,000 Crore in India, Says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Summary: US-based semiconductor company Lam Research has announced an investment of over Rs 10,000 crore in India, marking a significant step in the country's semiconductor journey. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw…

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Upstox Reports ₹1,311 Crore Revenue in FY 2024, Achieves 25% Growth

Summary: Stock broking startup Upstox reported ₹1,311 crore ($158 million) in revenue for FY 2024, a 25% increase from ₹1,051 crore in the previous year. The growth was driven by…

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Visit India on February 5

Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to visit India on February 5, nearly two years after his last trip in 2023. During his visit, Altman is expected to meet…