Early-stage vertical commerce startups continue to draw VC interest across beauty, fashion, servicesInvestors are pouring money into quick commerce startups across fashion, beauty, and services. Companies like Firi, Dazzl, and Klydo are se...
20 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Instant househelp orders jump; Agnikul eyes new fundingHappy Monday! Instant house help startups collectively reached three million monthly bookings in April. This and more in today's ETtech Mor...
11 May, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Skyroot Aerospace, KreditBee among latest startups to enter unicorn clubIndia's startup scene is experiencing significant growth. Several new companies have achieved unicorn status, valued at over $1 billion. Sk...
08 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Karnataka's tech ecosystem raises $868 million in first three months of 2026Karnataka's tech sector secured $868 million in the first quarter of 2026. This marks a 16% drop from the previous quarter but a 7% increas...
07 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Early-stage tech draws VC interest across aviation, biotech, precision manufacturingInvestors are prioritising smaller, early-stage deals in deeptech sectors like AI, healthcare, and precision manufacturing, shying away fro...
07 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
UpGrad to acquire Unacademy for Rs 2,055 crore, 90% below peak valuationAfter on-again, off-again talks, Ronnie Screwvala-run edtech firm UpGrad is acquiring UpGrad in a cut price deal. UpGrad is also raising an...
05 May, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Fintech funding holds at $513 million in Q1 2026, even as deal count collapses 54%: ReportIndia's fintech sector saw $513 million in funding in the first quarter of 2026. Capital is now going to fewer companies, with larger inves...
02 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Indian tech startups' funding declines 18% to $11.7 billion in FY26: TracxnIndian tech startups raised USD 11.7 billion in FY 2025-26, an 18% drop from the previous year. Despite this, early-stage funding saw a 33%...
08 Apr, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
FMCGs buying up Ayurveda startups for healthy growthAyurveda seems to have found a sweet spot in India’s FMCG playbook as national players turn to regional and niche brands in this space to d...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Quick commerce expands beyond groceries with VC funding, but scale questions persistIndia’s quick commerce boom, best known so far for grocery deliveries, is rapidly spilling into categories such as food, baby care, constru...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Qcomm tests new waters; Emergent’s ARR explainedHappy Tuesday! Quick commerce is expanding into new sectors such as food, beauty and medicine. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Disp...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
US-based Warburg Pincus in talks to buy Maneesh Pharma unit in Rs 1,800 crore dealUS private equity firm Warburg Pincus is nearing a deal to buy Maneesh Pharmaceuticals' non-tuberculosis drug business. The acquisition is ...
25 Mar, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Skyroot Aerospace bets on ‘space taxi’ model as Vikram-1 launch nearsIn the run up to its maiden launch, the startup’s chief executive Pawan Kumar Chandana called it a “space taxi,” as it is a small rocket th...
11 Mar, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Tracxn Tech shares hit 20% upper circuit after Mukul Agrawal purchases 20 lakh shares for Rs 6.6 croreTracxn Technologies shares hit upper circuit after investor Mukul Agrawal bought 20 lakh shares worth about Rs 6.6 crore via bulk deals, ta...
10 Feb, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Tracxn Tech shares hit 20% upper circuit after Mukul Agrawal purchases 20 lakh shares for Rs 6.6 croreTracxn Technologies shares jumped 20% to hit the upper circuit. This surge followed ace investor Mukul Agrawal's acquisition of 20 lakh sha...
10 Feb, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Veterinary chain Dr Paws raises $3.2 million, led by Chiratae VenturesThe company plans to use the capital to expand its footprint in Bengaluru with nine new clinics by 2026, and enter new markets including Hy...
10 Dec, 2025, 09.46 PM IST
IPO pipeline worth $1 billion builds for India used-car startupsIndian online used car vendors like CARS24, CarDekho, and Spinny are streamlining operations and divesting from secondary ventures to prepa...
18 Sep, 2025, 07.34 AM IST