Rocket.new, an Indian AI startup, has secured $15 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered vibe-coding platform. Backed by Salesforce Ventures, Accel, and Together Fund, the platform enables users to create production-ready applications using natural language prompts, reshaping the future of app development.
P-Tal, a Kitchenware D2C brand that makes handcrafted copper, brass, and bronze items has grown into a premium lifestyle brand blending heritage, health, and design to build India’s first truly global heritage.
Wankel Energy, an IIT Madras startup, has built the Phoenix steam expander to capture wasted steam pressure and turn it into electricity. With pilots in dairy plants, textile factories, and paper mills, the company is reshaping India’s clean energy technology landscape.
Ultrahuman has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing health tech startups, with its flagship Ring AIR driving a six-fold revenue leap in 2024. Blending design, science, and inclusivity, Ultrahuman is redefining how Indians track health while building a global presence.
FirstCry has tightened its grip on GlobalBees through two tranches of investment worth almost ₹93 crore — about ₹20 crore initially, and ₹73 crore in preference shares. Its stake has thereby crossed 51% to emerge as the controlling owner. GlobalBees, a D2C startup brand aggregator, is demonstrating high revenue growth and reducing losses, representing FirstCry’s attempt to diversify from baby and kids’ products into India’s emerging D2C space.
Tata Digital-backed BigBasket lost more than ₹2,000 crore in FY25 as its top line declined for both B2B and B2C players. Though the company is suffering from declining turnover, its quick commerce competitors like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart are putting additional pressure. BigBasket is relying on its own quick delivery platform, BB Now, but faces the daunting big challenge of balancing growth with profitability.
Rolls-Royce has launched its largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru with room for 700 individuals. The new facility will house engineers, digital specialists, and support staff to collaborate on projects across the globe in aviation, defence, and power systems. This move reflects Rolls-Royce’s profound faith in India’s talent and Bengaluru’s aerospace strength, generating new jobs and global prospects.
Uttar Pradesh’s startup story is exploding. With 17,000 ventures, 72 incubators, and 8 unicorns, UP is now one of India’s fastest-growing startup hubs. Backed by government funding, ODOP, and ease of doing business reforms, the state is turning talent into global ventures.
ThumbPay by Proxgy is India’s newest way to pay. No phone, card, or cash needed. Just your thumb. This IoT payment device connects Aadhaar with UPI, aiming to make digital money simple for everyone, from city shops to rural kiosks.
Trufrost & Butler, a commercial refrigeration and food service equipment company raised $7M in growth funding. The funding will be used to strengthen order fulfillment, expand service infrastructure, increase domestic manufacturing, and explore opportunities in selected international markets.
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