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Techno Paints to file DRHP for ₹500 crore IPO in FY27

Techno Paints plans to file for a ₹500 crore IPO, with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador.
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Techno Paints appoints Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador

Techno Paints has appointed Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador to boost its market presence.
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Tamil Nadu launches deeptech startup policy; targets 100 startups, aims to mobilise Rs 100 crore

Tamil Nadu launches a policy to support deeptech startups, aiming to mobilize significant funding.
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How Instrucko is building a sustainable edtech business, with praise from Kareena Kapoor Khan

Instrucko is building a sustainable edtech business offering various educational programs.
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Edutainment startup Emomee bags Rs 2 crore funding after sparking a bidding war on Shark Tank India Season 5

Emomee, an edutainment startup, secures funding after a successful pitch on Shark Tank India.
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[Weekly funding roundup Jan 3-9] Startup investments begin on a subdued note

Weekly funding roundup indicates a slow start to startup investments in January.
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Practical beauty brand Antinorm raises ₹28 crore in seed round, CEO expects 5-10x growth

Antinorm raises ₹28 crore in seed funding to expand its beauty product line.
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Ashok Leyland unveils green mobility plant in U.P.

Ashok Leyland launches a new green mobility plant in Uttar Pradesh, indicating a shift towards sustainable transportation.
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Bharat Coking Coal IPO subscribed 8.1 times on Day 1

Bharat Coking Coal's IPO sees significant interest, being subscribed 8.1 times on its first day.
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Masayoshi Son's Softbank sells 2.15% stake in Indian EV maker Ola Electric via open market

SoftBank sells a portion of its stake in Ola Electric while remaining a major shareholder.
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World’s First LLM Company Goes Public

Z.ai, the first LLM company, has gone public, marking a significant milestone in the AI industry.
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ITC Hotels secures ₹327-crore lease in Delhi's Dwarka for 5-star hotel project

ITC Hotels' new 5-star hotel project in Delhi signifies investment in the hospitality sector.
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Fintech startup Skydo secures final RBI authorisation for cross-border payments

Skydo receives RBI authorization to operate as a cross-border payments platform.
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Govt Mulls ESOP Tax Relief, but Liquidity Risks Still Haunt Startup Employees

The Indian government's consideration of ESOP tax relief could significantly affect hiring and talent retention in startups.
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Skydo receives RBI’s final approval to operate as cross-border payment aggregator

Skydo's RBI approval as a cross-border payment aggregator supports its expansion plans.
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No Takers For Unacademy, Mumbai Funding 2025 & More

The collapse of M&A talks between upGrad and Unacademy is discussed, reflecting challenges in the edtech sector.
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Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad drops plans to acquire Unacademy: Report

upGrad has decided not to acquire Unacademy after failed valuation discussions.
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Bharat Coking Coal raises ₹273 crore from anchor investors, allocates 11.88 crore shares

Bharat Coking Coal raises funds from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, showcasing investor interest.
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NBFC Varthana bags $6M loan from WaterEquity for school sanitation projects

Varthana has received a $6M loan from WaterEquity for school sanitation projects.
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Bharat-focused micro-drama platform MiniPix raises Rs 2.4 crore in seed funding from PedalStart

MiniPix raises Rs 2.4 crore in seed funding to enhance its mobile-first entertainment platform focused on regional micro-dramas.
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Indian menstrual hygiene brand Fabpad raises funding to expand distribution and market presence

Fabpad secures funding to expand its distribution and market presence in the menstrual hygiene sector.
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Experiential travel startup Capture A Trip secures Rs 75 lakh investment from Shark Tank India judges

Capture A Trip receives Rs 75 lakh investment from Shark Tank India judges to expand its travel offerings.
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Marketing automation platform Nitro Commerce raises $5M in Series A round led by Cornerstone Ventures

Nitro Commerce raises $5M in Series A funding to expand its platform and hire new talent.
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India's Competition Commission allows Netherlands-based Prosus to acquire more stake in Rapido

The Competition Commission of India approves Prosus' acquisition of more stake in Rapido.