Global investment firm Alpha Wave has exited almost its entire stake in fintech company Pine Labs through a block deal worth around INR 550 crore, picked up by ICICI Prudential Life, Societe Generale and other institutional investors.
Noida-based edtech startup YoLearn.ai has raised an undisclosed seed round led by ABP Education, which will convert its school textbooks into AI tutors accessible in 22 Indian languages.
Bengaluru-based Makr Microsystems has raised INR 10.2 crore in a seed round led by Bluehill VC, with Artha Venture Fund participating, to develop nanoscale 3D subsurface metrology technology for chipmakers.
Brussels-based Backbone has raised €4 million in pre-seed funding to build an AI-driven compliance platform that consolidates certifications, lab results and audit data for food manufacturers.
Berlin-based investor Auxxo has closed its second Female Catalyst Fund at €33.3 million, one of the largest direct funds dedicated to backing pre-seed and seed female-founded startups.
Tata Sons has cleared an investment of over INR 10,000 crore in Air India, subject to conditions requiring thorough business justification for future financial infusions, as the airline continues its turnaround.
Gujarat-based Rayzon Solar has climbed to become the second-largest solar module manufacturer in India's fast-expanding market during FY2025-26, according to JMK Research, as the country's solar manufacturing base matures.
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer in the non-medical stream of the Indian Air Force, and among India's armed forces, to attain the rank of air vice marshal.
Pune-based industrial deep-tech firm Minimac Systems has raised INR 30 crore led by Rainmatter by Zerodha to scale its miniaturised water treatment infrastructure and Recycling on Wheels hubs.
Boston-based Elucid has raised $55 million in Series D funding, bringing its total raised to approximately $185 million, to advance its AI-driven medical device and diagnostics platform.
From humble beginnings to becoming one of India’s most important poultry and egg-producing regions, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, has built an extraordinary success story.<div><br></div><div>This video explores the journey behind Namakkal’s poultry revolution — how farmers transformed small-scale poultry farming into a thriving industry through innovation, determination, efficient farming practices, and continuous growth.</div><div><br></div><div>Discover how Namakkal became synonymous with egg production and poultry farming, supporting livelihoods, building large-scale farms, and supplying eggs far beyond the region.</div><div><br></div><div>The rise of Namakkal’s egg industry</div><div>Evolution of poultry farming</div><div>The farmers and communities behind the growth</div><div>Modern poultry infrastructure and farming practices</div><div>Namakkal’s expanding reach and impact</div><div><br></div><div>From humble beginnings to millions of eggs — this is the story of Namakkal.</div><div><br></div><div>#Namakkal #EggCapital #PoultryFarming #EggProduction #TamilNadu #PoultryIndustry #IndianAgriculture #Farmers #EggIndustry #NamakkalEggs</div>
Can a healthier gut transform your overall wellness? <div><br></div><div>In this conversation with Nisreen Madraswala, Founder of MUNSHI, we explore the idea behind MUNSHI Gut Cleanse Powder and how mindful gut care can become part of a healthier lifestyle.</div><div><br></div><div>Discover the story behind MUNSHI and learn more about gut wellness, digestion and everyday healthy living.</div><div><br></div><div>Featuring: Nisreen Madraswala</div><div>Founder: MUNSHI</div><div>Topic: Gut Health & Wellness</div><div><br></div><div>Watch the full conversation and take a step towards understanding the connection between gut health and overall wellbeing.</div><div><br></div><div>#MUNSHI #GutHealth #GutCleanse #HealthyLifestyle #Wellness #HealthyGut #Digestion #NisreenMadraswala #TIGI #TheImpactfulGlobalIcon</div>
ஒரு டெக் நிறுவனத்தை அடித்தளத்திலிருந்து உருவாக்கி, அதை உலகளாவிய வெற்றியாக மாற்றுவது எப்படி?<div><br></div><div>TIGI உடனான இந்த உரையாடலில், Dot Com Infoway (DCI) நிறுவனர் & CEO வெங்கடேஷ் ராஜேந்திரன் தனது தொழில்முனைவோர் பயணம், தலைமைத்துவ அனுபவங்கள் மற்றும் டெக் நிறுவனத்தை உருவாக்கியதில் கற்றுக்கொண்ட முக்கிய பாடங்களைப் பகிர்ந்து கொள்கிறார்.</div><div><br></div><div>#VenkateshRajendran #DotComInfoway #TIGI #Entrepreneurship #TechEntrepreneur</div>
What happens when a squash player turns her passion for sports into entrepreneurship?<div><br></div><div>In this episode of The Impactful Global Icon (TIGI), Aparajitha Balamurukan opens up about her journey as a squash player, her role as the CEO of a pickleball team and her entrepreneurial journey as the Founder of tuptupbaby.</div><div><br></div><div>From sports and leadership to building businesses and balancing different roles, Aparajitha shares the experiences, challenges and lessons that shaped her journey.</div><div><br></div><div>The Impactful Global Icon (TIGI) — Stories of people creating meaningful impact through their journeys.</div><div><br></div><div>#AparajithaBalamurukan #Pickleball #Entrepreneurship #TIGI #Squash</div>
A saree is more than what you wear — it carries a story, a tradition and a piece of India’s cultural heritage.<div><br></div><div>In this inspiring conversation with The Impactful Global Icon (TIGI), Thasneem Masood, Founder of Noolagam, shares her journey of turning her passion for sarees and handlooms into a purpose-driven brand.</div><div><br></div><div>From the beauty of traditional craftsmanship to the challenges of building a modern handloom brand, Thasneem talks about the inspiration behind Noolagam, her entrepreneurial journey and her vision for keeping India’s rich textile traditions alive.<br><br>Because every saree has a story — and every story deserves to be remembered.</div><div><br></div><div>#TheImpactfulGlobalIcon #Noolagam #ThasneemMasood #Handloom #Saree</div>
What does it take to build a technology company from the ground up and turn it into a global force?<div><br></div><div>In this insightful conversation with The Impactful Global Icon (TIGI), Venkatesh Rajendran, Founder & CEO of Dot Com Infoway (DCI) shares his entrepreneurial journey, leadership experiences and the lessons he has learned while building a successful technology business.</div><div><br></div><div>From the early days of building an IT company to navigating the constantly changing technology landscape, Venkatesh Rajendran opens up about the challenges, decisions and experiences that shaped his journey.</div><div><br></div><div>#VenkateshRajendran #DotComInfoway #Entrepreneurship #TIGI #TechEntrepreneur</div>
What if the next source of drinking water is the AIR around us?<div><br></div><div>In this insightful conversation with The Impactful Global Icon (TIGI), Ramesh Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO of Vayujal, shares his journey of building innovative drinking-water technologies and his 11 years of experience in product development and R&D.</div><div><br></div><div>From the challenges of developing water-from-air technology to the experience of building a deep-tech solution for the future of drinking water, Ramesh Kumar shares the lessons, challenges and experiences behind Vayujal.</div><div><br></div><div>Vayujal — Water From Air, Anytime, Anywhere</div><div><br></div><div>#Vayujal #WaterFromAir #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TIGI</div>
Behind every successful startup is a journey filled with challenges, failures, lessons and moments that nobody sees.<div><br></div><div>In this insightful conversation, Divanshu Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO of Solinas Integrity, shares the real story behind building a startup — the struggles he faced, the lessons he learned and the experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial journey.</div><div><br></div><div>From an idea to creating real-world impact, discover what it truly takes to build something meaningful.</div><div><br></div><div>#DivanshuKumar #SolinasIntegrity #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #TheImpactfulGlobalIcon</div>
ஒரு யோசனை எப்படி ஒரு பயணமாக மாறுகிறது?<div><br></div><div>இந்த எபிசோடில் Social Eagle நிறுவனத்தின் நிறுவனர் தரணீதரன் G.D, தனது பயணம் எப்படி தொடங்கியது என்பதைப் பற்றி மனம் திறந்து பகிர்கிறார். Social Eagle-ன் பின்னணியில் இருந்த பார்வை, ஆரம்பகாலத்தில் அவர் எதிர்கொண்ட சவால்கள் மற்றும் அவரது தொழில்முனைவோர் பயணத்தை வடிவமைத்த அனுபவங்கள் குறித்து பேசுகிறார்.</div><div><br></div><div>ஒரு சிறிய எண்ணத்தில் தொடங்கி தனது கனவை நிஜமாக்கிய தரணீதரன் G.D-ன் பயணத்தையும் Social Eagle உருவானதன் பின்னணியில் இருக்கும் கதையையும் இந்த உரையாடலில் அறிந்துகொள்ளுங்கள்.</div><div><br></div><div>🎙️ விருந்தினர்: தரணீதரன் G.D</div><div>🚀 நிறுவனர்: Social Eagle</div><div><br></div><div>Social Eagle எப்படி உருவானது என்பதை அறிய முழு உரையாடலையும் பாருங்கள்!<br><div><br></div><div>#DharaneetharanGD #SocialEagle #FounderStory #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney</div></div>
Learn how new water treatment technology generates electricity from waste. See how this approach creates power from wastewater treatment.<div><br></div><div>Priyadashni Mani explains her process for developing sustainable water solutions that address local utility needs. This breakdown covers the engineering principles behind her design, which earned her team a second-place finish in a major international competition. If you are interested in how waste to energy systems function, this discussion provides a clear look at the practical application of her research.</div><div><br></div><div>The core of this project centers on implementing renewable energy technology within local infrastructure. By converting byproduct waste into usable power, the system offers a dual benefit for communities. Watch to understand the challenges of scaling this type of environmental engineering and the steps taken to bring this concept to her hometown.</div><div><br></div><div>Subscribe for weekly engineering project breakdowns, and comment below if you want to see more innovations in sustainable energy.</div>