Startups
Inox Clean Energy Expands Renewables Portfolio with INR 5,000 Crore Vibrant Energy Acquisition
In order to purchase Vibrant Energy, which has a 1337 MW portfolio, Inox Clean Energy Ltd has finalised agreements with Macquarie Corporate Holdings Pty Ltd, based in…
MeitY Warns of ‘GhostPairing’ Cyber Campaign Targeting WhatsApp Accounts
Ghost pairing, a recent danger to WhatsApp, is subtly jeopardising user privacy. Scammers use phoney QR codes or verification codes to fool people into connecting their…
Fortis Healthcare Expands Footprint, Buys People Tree Hospital in Bengaluru for INR 430 Crore
On 20 December, Fortis Healthcare announced that it had signed an agreement to pay INR 430 crore to acquire People Tree Hospital in Bengaluru. Through a 100% acquisition of TMI…
Mizuho Financial’s Avendus Capital Deal Could Net Founders $35 Million Each
Since 1999, Avendus Capital has provided advice on hundreds of transactions, and it has recently emerged as one of India's fastest-growing dealmakers by assisting up-and-coming…
Venkatesh Challa of Keto Motors on Scaling Electric Mobility, Intelligent EV Platforms, and Building India’s Last-Mile EV Ecosystem
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their…
Sriram Kakarala of Scalefusion on AI-Driven Unified Endpoint Management, Zero-Trust Security, and Simplifying Global Enterprise IT
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their…
The Founder Bringing Fashion to Nightwear: Krutika Bhupta’s Bold Vision for Indian Women
With over 10 lakh happy customers and delivery across 15,000+ pincodes in India as well as 20+ countries, 9Shines Label has grown into one of the nation’s most trusted…
IndusInd Bank Faces Government Probe Over INR 2,000 Crore Accounting Irregularities
Following an initial investigation by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has begun a…
L Catterton Acquires Minority Stake in Haldiram’s Through Strategic Partnership
Global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton said on 18 December that it had invested an undisclosed amount in Haldiram's, an Indian packaged ethnic foods brand, and…
Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 18th December 2025: Oben Electric Raises $10.2 Mn, CuePilot AI Secures $1.8 Mn, WorkIndia Bags INR 97 Cr & More
India’s startup ecosystem closed the day on a strong note on 18th December 2025, with multiple funding announcements spanning electric mobility, AI-driven education, industrial…