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Six Indian cities -- Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai -- ranked among the top 10 in the Asia-Pacific for tech talent acquisition, according to Colliers' Global Tech Markets: Top Talent Locations 2025 report. India now stands alongside China and Japan as one of the only three countries to have cities represented in the global top 10 rankings. In the Asia-Pacific rankings, Singapore was the only non-Indian market included in the top five. Taipei, Sydney and Melbourne we ...Read More >
India's financial technology (fintech) sector attracted $889 million in funding during the first half (H1) of 2025, marking a 26% decline from $1.2 billion raised in the second half (H2) of 2024 and a 5% drop from $936 million seen in H1 2024, according to a report by market intelligence platform Tracxn. Despite the dip, India retained its position as the third-largest fintech market globally, behind only the United States and the United Kingdom. "While the Indian fintech sector has seen a tem ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Indian fintech sector raised USD 889 million in the first six months of 2025, a drop of 26 per cent from USD 1.2 billion of H2 2024 and a five per cent slide from USD 936 million seen a year ago, according to a report by market intelligence platform Tracxn. As per the report, India ranked third globally, trailing only the United States and the United Kingdom. "While the Indian fintech sector has seen a temporary dip in funding, the steady momentum in early-stage investme ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], July 4: HOAC FOODS INDIA LIMITED, a primarily engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality natural food products under the brand name "HARIOM", offering a diverse range that includes chakki atta (wheat flour), organic herbs and spices, unpolished pulses, grains, and cold-pressed yellow mustard oil, has successfully raised 1,000.00 Lakhs through its first-ever Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). The QIP, launched on June 30, 2025, and closed on July 0 ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) India continues to be the third largest fintech startup ecosystem in the world, behind the US and the UK, a report said on Friday, adding that the sector raised a total of $889 million in the January-June period (H1 2025). Early-stage funding stood at $361 million, a 10 per cent rise from H2 2024 and 9 per cent from H1 2024. The sector witnessed 16 acquisitions in H1 2025, a 45 per cent increase from H1 2024, according to the report by Tracxn, one of the world ...Read More >
Jaipur: Police in Didwana have stepped up their probe into a cross-border smuggling case in which they arrested two arms and drug smugglers on June 27 for supplying Austrian Glock and Chinese Norinco pistols. It has emerged that the case has links to a massive Rs 300-crore heroin consignment seized by Punjab's Amritsar police near the India-Pakistan border in Barmer on June 30. Canada-based Joben Kaler was identified as the main overseas handler of the heroin consignment. Didwana-Kuchaman police ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 2 (ANI): Building on the momentum towards the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Asia's largest digital technology forum scheduled to be held in October this year, IMC on Tuesday organised a roadshow in Bengaluru, a release said. Organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), IMC 2025 has put a major focus on Bengaluru as a critical launchpad, reflecting the city's thriving startup ecosystem and ...Read More >
Bengaluru, India | 01 July 2025 - Endiya Partners, in collaboration with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, successfully concluded the first edition of Game On!, a high-energy sports tournament designed to promote wellbeing, leadership, and community within India's startup ecosystem The tournament was held on 21 June 2025 at Lakshyan Sports Academy, Bengaluru, and brought together 250+ participants from 50+ unique early and growth-stage startups, venture capital firms, and ecosystem enabl ...Read More >
Mumbai: An auto rickshaw driver, who earns Rs 5-8 lakh per month is garnering peoples' attention due to a unique way, but the catch is, he's earning all this money without driving his vehicle. The auto driver offers a simple 'bag-holding' service to visa applicants just outside the US Consulate. This 'no tech, no formal business plan, and no startup funding' brilliance has netizens lauding the driver's business plan. Rahul Rupani, a product leader at Lenskart, shared the auto driver's story on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Friday extended the additional liquidation timeline by one year till July 2026 for venture capital funds (VCFs) transitioning to alternative investment funds rules. Sebi, in August 2024, issued modalities and conditions for VCFs to migrate to the Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) rules. This also allowed VCFs, with at least one scheme not yet wound up after the end of their liquidation period, an additional liquidation period until July 19, 202 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Friday extended the additional liquidation timeline by one year till July 2026 for venture capital funds (VCFs) transitioning to alternative investment funds rules. Sebi, in August 2024, issued modalities and conditions for VCFs to migrate to the Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) rules. This also allowed VCFs, with at least one scheme not yet wound up after the end of their liquidation period, an additional liquidation period until July 19, 202 ...Read More >
Bengaluru, May 27 (UNI) Bengaluru has cemented its place among the world's top 12 technology powerhouses, with its tech workforce surpassing one million, according to CBRE's newly released 'Global Tech Talent Guidebook 2025'. The report, which analyses 115 global markets based on the size, quality and cost of tech talent, places Bengaluru alongside global hubs like San Francisco Bay Area, New York Metro, London, Tokyo and Singapore. The city is the largest tech talent market in the Asia-Pacifi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 18 (PTI) Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) funds invested USD 4 billion in November, which was 156 per cent higher than the year-ago period but lower about 15 per cent compared with the preceding month, a report said on Wednesday. The month saw 87 deals -- 47 per cent higher than the 59 transactions in November 2023, as per the report by industry lobby grouping IVCA and consultancy firm EY. "While 2024 had started off on a strong note, geopolitical tensions, uncertainty ov ...Read More >
WarmUp Ventures Founders L to R - Rajendra Lora ,Yogesh Chaudhary , Sharad Bansal Athera Venture Partners has roped in HDFC AMC's fund of funds as an LP for its Fund IV, while Warmup Ventures is launching its second fund. HDFC AMC invests in Athera's Fund IV Tech-focused venture capital fund Athera Venture Partners, formerly known as Inventus India, on Wednesday said that HDFC's fund of funds has invested in its Fund IV, which is scheduled to close in 2025. HDFC AMC's Select AIF FoF I Scheme ...Read More >
Former Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan R has secured $8 million in seed funding for his quick commerce startup, FirstClub. Backed by Accel and RTP Global, the platform will offer premium local and global fresh products on a subscription model, launching in Bengaluru by mid-2025. FirstClub aims to cater to a discerning customer base seeking high-quality products and convenient delivery.Quick commerce startup, FirstClub, founded by former chief executive of Flipkart-owned Cleartrip Ayyappan R, has raised $ ...Read More >
American entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his quest to reverse aging, experienced the effects of Mumbai's air pollution during his India tour. Promoting his book Don't Die, Johnson detailed his discomfort despite using air purifiers and masks. He adhered to his rigorous health routine, carrying all his meals and supplements for the six-day trip. The visit included an exclusive meetup with prominent figures like Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal, showcasing his dedication to health and longevity ad ...Read More >
Mirae Asset Sharekhan clients can expect uninterrupted access to their accounts, platforms, and services, with the addition of Mirae Asset's global investment options. Mirae Asset Financial Group today announced the completion of its acquisition of Sharekhan, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. This marks a new chapter in both companies' journeys as Mirae Asset Sharekhan becomes part of the Mirae Asset family. With this acquisition, Sharekhan will continue to develop it ...Read More >
Palo Alto Networks, released its 2025 cybersecurity predictions for the Asia Pacific region, outlining five key trends that cyber practitioners can expect to unfold in the coming twelve months and position their organisations for a more secure future. Organisations across the APAC region have emphasised embedding AI into business processes in 2024. This includes cybersecurity processes, where organisations and their adversaries are engaged in an AI arms race. But alarmingly, according to a rece ...Read More >
Paris, November 27, 2024 - Capgemini unveiled today its 'TechnoVision Top 5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2025', focused on the technologies that are expected to reach an inflection point in the next year. The focus on AI and generative AI (Gen AI) is shared both by executives around the world as well as by the venture capital professionals that were interviewed in a global survey to be published at CES in January 2025. It is anticipated to also have a significant impact on other key technologies whic ...Read More >
The future of startups is set to change dramatically and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes artificial intelligence (AI) is to play a central role in the transformation. He envisions a world where a single individual equipped with AI tools and thousands of GPUs can create a billion-dollar company. It is a once-unthinkable scenario and is fast becoming a reality as AI evolves to take on such tasks which previously required large teams. Altman has outlined a roadmap of AI development equipped with fi ...Read More >
The EU's aggressive stance against Big Tech has inspired governments worldwide, from Australia to the US, to draft their own regulatory frameworks. The European Union (EU) has long prided itself on being a global leader in the regulation of Big Tech, with initiatives like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the more recent Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA). These frameworks are seen as trailblazing attempts to curb the monopolistic tendencies and societal ha ...Read More >
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