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Ruchi Kumar

Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at  Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.

Capgemini to Acquire Piterion to Strengthen Digital Manufacturing

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Global technology services company Capgemini has announced an agreement to acquire Piterion, a Germany-based specialist in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solutions. The strategic move is aimed at strengthening Capgemini’s capabilities in digital manufacturing and helping global enterprises modernize complex engineering and production systems. The deal, announced on March 9, 2026, … Read more

Nitro Commerce Acquires Zodiac Labs AI

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Nitro Commerce

Enterprise technology startup Nitro Commerce has acquired Zodiac Labs AI, a Gurugram-based artificial intelligence startup, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its analytics and automation capabilities for India’s rapidly growing quick commerce sector. The acquisition comes shortly after Nitro Commerce secured fresh funding to scale its technology platform and expand its product offerings. While … Read more

True Balance Raises $10 Million in Debt

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True Balance

Fintech platform True Balance has secured $10 million in debt funding from a consortium of investors led by Northern Arc Capital, as the company doubles down on its lending ambitions in India’s fast-growing digital credit market. The fresh capital will be deployed through True Credits Pvt Ltd, the company’s NBFC arm, to scale lending operations … Read more

KaarTech Raises $11 Million From Playbook Partners to Expand Cloud and AI Infrastructure Services

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Enterprise infrastructure services provider KaarTech has secured $11 million in fresh funding from investment firm Playbook Partners, strengthening its ability to expand globally and enhance its enterprise technology offerings. The new investment brings Playbook Partners into KaarTech’s investor base alongside existing backer A91 Partners, a Mumbai-based private equity firm. A91 Partners had previously invested $30 … Read more

Women’s Day Special: From 0 to 50,000 Shipments a Day, Zaiba Sarang’s Journey Building iThink Logistics

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India’s logistics ecosystem has rapidly evolved alongside the explosive growth of e-commerce and quick commerce. At the centre of this transformation are platforms that make shipping smarter, faster, and more reliable for businesses across the country. One such company is iThink Logistics, co-founded by Zaiba Sarang, which today connects brands to logistics partners across 26,000+ … Read more

Women’s Day Special: “Don’t Be Hesitant” — Kresha Gupta on Building a Fund House at 24 and Betting on India’s Growth Story

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Kresha Gupta, Fund Manager & Director at Steptrade Capital

At 24, Kresha Gupta was doing something most finance professionals spend decades preparing for — managing investor money. But the journey to that moment didn’t begin with a fund launch. It started much earlier — in conversations around capital markets at home, long hours during her articleship working on SME IPOs, and later in the … Read more

The Future of Healthcare Is AI and Virtual Care: Cent and TruDoc Raise Fresh Funding

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The Future of Healthcare Is AI and Virtual Care: Cent and TruDoc Raise Fresh Funding

The global healthtech sector continues to attract investor interest, particularly in areas such as early disease detection, oncology care, and virtual healthcare delivery. Two startups—Cent and TruDoc Healthcare—have recently secured fresh funding as technology-driven healthcare solutions gain traction across markets. AI Healthtech Startup Cent Raises Funding Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Cent has raised an undisclosed amount … Read more

AI Growth Is Leaving Billions Offline, Huawei Says at Global Forum in Barcelona

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Huawei Highlights Digital Inclusion and Conservation Tech as AI Use Accelerates

Ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, Huawei brought together policymakers, technology partners, and global media in Barcelona to address a critical challenge shaping the future of artificial intelligence: the widening digital divide. During a two-day forum held on March 1–2 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira, Huawei leaders and global organizations discussed the … Read more

Rozana Raises ₹290 Crore to Scale Rural Commerce — And the Real Story Is India’s Next Consumption Boom

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Rozana Founders

India’s startup ecosystem often celebrates urban tech success stories. But the next big transformation may not come from metro cities—it may come from villages. Delhi-based Rozana Rural Commerce Private Limited has raised ₹290 crore in a Series B funding round, led by Bertelsmann India Investments, with participation from Fireside Ventures, Spark Growth Ventures, Bikaji Family … Read more

Cheerio AI Raises ₹8 Crore Seed Funding

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Cheerio Ai Founder

AI-powered customer engagement startup Cheerio AI has raised ₹8 crore in a seed funding round led by Artha Venture Fund through its Artha Venture Fund II. The round also saw participation from Hyderabad Angels, TiE Angels, LetsVenture, Invention Engine, and several angel investors. The fresh capital will help the company strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities, … Read more

Israeli AI security startup Reclaim raises $20 million in Series A Funding

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Reclaim Founder

Cybersecurity teams today face a strange paradox: they have more security tools than ever, yet deciding what to fix first has never been harder. Israeli cybersecurity startup Reclaim Security believes the problem isn’t detection — it’s prioritization and action. The company has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Acrew Capital, … Read more

Worldscape.ai Raises Seed Funding to Build the AI-Native Data Fabric Defense

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Worldscape

In a world drowning in data but starving for clarity, Worldscape.ai is betting that the real AI breakthrough isn’t another flashy model — it’s infrastructure. The Seattle-based startup, which develops AI-powered geospatial intelligence software for defense, government, and enterprise customers, has completed its seed funding round. The round was led by Scout Ventures, with participation … Read more

ServiceNow Acquires Israeli AI Startup Traceloop

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Servicenow

The enterprise software giant has acquired Israeli AI observability startup Traceloop, reportedly for $60–80 million, deepening its presence in Israel and doubling down on one of the most urgent — and under-discussed — layers of the AI stack: visibility and governance. This isn’t about flashy generative AI demos. It’s about control. And that matters. Why … Read more

Pronto Raises $25 Million in Series B funding

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Anjali Sardana

Bengaluru-based home services startup Pronto has secured $25 million (approximately Rs 228.9 crore) in a Series B funding round, led by Epiq Capital. The round also saw participation from existing investors Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst, and Bain Capital Ventures. The latest investment comes just six months after the company raised $11 million in its … Read more

Bounce Raises $5 Million to Expand Electric Scooter Fleet for India’s Gig Economy

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Bounce Founders

Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup Bounce has secured $5 million in an internal funding round to scale its electric scooter fleet for gig workers across India. The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen fleet expansion, enter new cities, and build supporting infrastructure for delivery partners serving the country’s fast-growing quick commerce and food delivery sectors. … Read more

“In FMCG, the Product Is the Strategy”: Peeyush Rungta on Scaling Rungta Tea with Discipline and Trust

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Peeyush Rungta, Marketing Head, Rungta Tea

In a virtual discussion with Ankitt Y, Editor at Entrepreneur News Network, Peeyush Rungta, Marketing Head, Rungta Tea, shared his perspectives on building a resilient FMCG brand in India’s highly competitive tea market. From identifying pivotal inflection points in his career to balancing tradition with modern consumer expectations, he reflected on the realities of scaling, … Read more

Inamo Raises $8 Million to Build Quick Commerce Infrastructure Across India

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Inamo Founders

Quick commerce startup Inamo has secured $8 million in fresh funding, led by Prime Venture Partners, as it accelerates expansion in India’s rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. The funding round also saw participation from Shastra VC, Antler India, and Gemba Capital. Of the total capital raised, $6 million came through equity investment, while the remaining $2 … Read more

Women in Tech Leadership and Ethical AI: Why Representation in India Must Move Beyond Numbers

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Women In Tech

India’s technology sector employs one of the largest pools of women professionals in the world. Nearly 50% of India’s tech workforce is women, yet less than 20% reach leadership roles, compared to a global average of 28%. This leadership gap highlights deep-rooted systemic, cultural, and institutional challenges that continue to limit women’s advancement in technology … Read more

Indian Startup Funding This Week: 43 Startups Raise $222.87 Million Amid 83% Funding Drop

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Indian Startup Funding This Week

Indian startups collectively raised $222.87 million across 43 deals this week, marking a significant 83% drop compared to the previous week’s $1.3 billion haul. While overall capital inflow slowed, early-stage activity remained strong, indicating continued investor appetite for emerging ventures. Out of the total deals: 3 were growth-stage 36 were early-stage 4 startups did not … Read more