India's startup funding falls 17% in 2025: Tracxn
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
India's tech startup funding declined to $10.5 billion in 2025, down 17% YoY. Early-stage deals rose 7%, while seed and late-stage fell sharply. Discover key trends and sector insights.
Experts predict a fundamental shift in co-lending partnerships between banks, NBFCs, and fintechs. Speed, transparency, and trust will define winning models as regulations tighten and customer expectations evolve. Read more.
BJP spokesperson alleges nearly 16,000 NGOs operate in Jammu & Kashmir, with many receiving foreign funds for terror activities. Calls for urgent government scrutiny.
MoEngage raises $180M more in Series F, total hits $280M. Funds to boost AI suite Merlin, expand in North America, Europe, and eye acquisitions. Read more.
India's fintech lending shifts focus from rapid expansion to liability management and customer monetization after regulatory overhaul. Discover the new priorities and IPO plans shaping the sector's future.
India's startup funding landscape is shifting. A booming IPO market is making public listings more attractive than large private rounds, while activity surges in small to mid-sized deals. Get the full analysis.
Vice Chancellors of 17 Rajasthan state universities warn of imminent collapse of higher education standards due to severe financial crisis. Read about the alarming details and their plea for urgent government intervention.
Philippines-based digital bank Tonik secures $12 million in pre-Series C funding to expand its capital-efficient lending operations and drive financial inclusion.
NPST secures over ₹300 crore from Tata Mutual Fund to fuel global expansion, AI-driven payments innovation, and strategic acquisitions. Read more about this fintech milestone.
BJP received Rs 757.6 crore from Tata's Progressive Electoral Trust in 2024-25, data shows. Explore how electoral trusts fund parties post-electoral bond ban.
Karnataka's tech funding plunges 40% to $2.7B while Delhi-NCR grows 12% to $2.4B, signaling major shift in India's startup landscape. Discover the changing dynamics.
Early-stage VC funding in Indian startups is recovering with average cheque sizes nearing 2022 highs. Discover what's driving this revival and which sectors are attracting investor interest.
India's cross-border payments transform as RBI's new license enables fintechs to capture 20% of $1.6T market. Startups raise millions to streamline exports for SMEs.
Bengaluru wealth-tech startup Wealthy raises Rs 130 crore in Series B funding led by Bertelsmann India. Funds to fuel expansion into smaller cities and onboard 50,000 distributors.
Bengaluru startup Wealthy raises ₹130 crore to bolster its AI platform for mutual fund distributors, betting on human advisers over DIY apps in India's growing wealth management sector.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended RSS funding model, stating it runs on social support. He criticized Congress for foreign funding allegations during Lucknow event.
Sports nutrition brand Fast&Up is negotiating a $50-70 million funding round to expand manufacturing and distribution amid India's booming wellness market. Read more about their growth strategy.
BankBazaar secures ₹20 Crore investment from Hindustan Media Ventures after achieving profitability in FY25. The fintech platform plans expansion in co-branded credit cards and AI-powered credit insights. Read more about their growth journey!
Trozo secures seed funding from Startfresh Ventures to launch an AI-driven platform allowing consumers to redeem loyalty points across multiple brands and restaurants. Discover the future of loyalty programs!
IIM Lucknow's FinTech, Banking and Applied Risk Management Programme prepares professionals for India's $190 billion fintech market. 10-month course starts Dec 30, 2025.
Star Air completes first tranche of Rs 350 crore Series B funding, raising Rs 150 crore from investors. Funds to expand fleet, routes and MRO capabilities. Airline aims for 50 aircraft by 2030.
President Trump ends longest US government shutdown, restoring funding for federal workers, food programs, and air travel. Discover the immediate impacts and relief measures.
The US Congress has passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in history lasting 43 days. President Trump will sign it from Oval Office. Read details.
Al Falah University severs ties with doctors arrested in NIA terror funding case. University clarifies no official association amid ongoing investigation into foreign funding sources.
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan reveals RUGR UDAAN at Global Fintech Fest 2025, marking his entry into financial technology. Discover the innovative platform's features and impact.
House Democrats pledge to oppose Republican stopgap funding bill that cuts healthcare programs. Potential government shutdown looms as September 30 deadline approaches.
Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan unveils RUGr Udaan, a revolutionary fintech platform, at Global Fintech Fest 2025. Discover how this innovation transforms financial inclusion in India.
Insurtech startup Policy Exchange raises $1.5 million in pre-Series B funding to transform traditional insurance models with AI-powered solutions and expand operations across India.
San Francisco and Bengaluru-based customer engagement platform MoEngage raises $100 million in Series E funding led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and B Capital to accelerate AI-powered marketing solutions and expand across North America and APAC regio