TrueMeds Scales Up Affordable Healthcare with Expansion Plans and New Services

Mumbai startup TrueMeds is quickly building its presence throughout India, providing low-cost medicines and telemedicine to millions. As it looks to expand delivery centers and roll out diagnostic tests, TrueMeds is transforming access to healthcare, particularly in smaller towns. Its expanding user base and emphasis on technology-based solutions make it a major player in India’s burgeoning healthtech startup scene.

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OutZidr: Bengaluru Startup Revolutionizing Trendy Western Wear for Gen Z Women

OutZidr is a Bengaluru-based fashion startup that’s fast turning out to be the darling of Gen Z women’s western wear. Within a period of five months, it has rolled out more than 8,000 styles and has served more than 1,25,000 consumers. With a plan for an offline store as well as growing its teams, OutZidr is all set to revolutionize how young women buy fashionable clothing in India.

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Chennai-based venture financing firm Speciale raises ₹600 crore to back early-stage startups

Speciale, a deep tech investment firm, has secured double the size of round II, i.e., ₹600 crore, aiming to invest in 18-20 startups between 2025-2029. Managing director, Vishesh Rajaram, focuses on deep-tech innovations that include flying taxis, 3D-printed rocket engines, no-code platforms, and AI. He intends to serve sovereign tech and global needs, generating a return on investment over 6-10 years.

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MapmyIndia buys ₹25 Cr Zepto stake: A strategic pre-IPO move

MapmyIndia has invested ₹25 crore in Zepto for a 0.049% stake in the company via a secondary deal. In return, Zepto will leverage MapmyIndia’s navigation models to optimise routes and enable faster deliveries. MapmyIndia has strategically infused capital into the e-commerce platform to tap into the benefits of the upcoming public listing of Zepto, while Zepto revamps its ownership structure to increase the stake of Indian shareholders.

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Portrait of Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma with Paytm logo and text reading "100% Indian-Owned" in the background.

Paytm Is Now 100% Indian-Owned After Ant Financial Exit in August 2025

In August 2025, Paytm reached a historic milestone as Ant Financial, an affiliate of Jack Ma’s Alibaba Group, sold its remaining 5.84% stake for ₹3,803 crore to Indian investors. This landmark deal ended all Chinese ownership in One97 Communications, making the fintech giant 100% Indian-owned and managed — a transformation as significant as its profitability surge in Q1 FY26.

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Subtl.ai: The Startup That Whispered Goodbye

Subtl.ai was once a rising name in India’s GenAI space, which had smart tech and real clients like SBI, and ₹1.8 Cr in funding. Despite having early wins, the startup shut down in 2025. Have a look at what it failed and what we can learn from it.

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