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M2P Fintech Appoints Vivek Seshadri as Group CFO to Drive Global Expansion

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April 2026 | India Fintech & Leadership News – M2P Fintech has announced the appointment of Vivek Seshadri as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The move comes as the company accelerates its global growth strategy and financial operations. In his new role, Seshadri will oversee global finance functions, including capital planning, investor relations, … Read more

Moneyboxx Finance Limited Raises ₹35 Crore from IndusInd Bank and STCI Finance Limited to Boost Rural Lending

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April 20, 2026 | India Fintech & NBFC News – Moneyboxx Finance Limited, a non-banking financial company focused on impact financing for micro and small enterprises, has secured ₹35 crore in term funding from multiple lenders, including IndusInd Bank and STCI Finance Limited. The funding includes: ₹15 crore from STCI Finance Limited (sanctioned February 27, … Read more

Coral Raises $12.5 Million from Z47 and Lightspeed to Scale AI Healthcare Automation

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April 2026 | Global HealthTech & AI Startup News – Coral, a healthcare automation startup targeting the US administrative healthcare market, has raised $12.5 million in funding from Z47 and Lightspeed. The fresh capital will be used to expand its engineering team and onboard healthcare domain experts, as the company accelerates product development and market … Read more

Axten Hospitals Raises ₹2.5 Cr Funding Led by PedalStart to Expand Surgical Network

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April 2026 | India HealthTech & Startup News – Axten Hospitals has raised ₹2.5 crore in its first structured funding round, led by PedalStart, with additional backing from angel investors. The funding will support the startup’s expansion strategy, technology development, and operational scaling as it builds a network of specialised surgical facilities across India. Expansion … Read more

Clarity Labs Secures ₹4 Crore Seed Funding to Disrupt India’s Functional Skincare Market

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Gurugram-based personal care startup Clarity Labs has successfully closed a seed funding round of over ₹4 crore (approximately US$430,000). The round was led by Artha Venture Fund II, with participation from a group of strategic angel investors. The newly raised capital is earmarked for accelerating product innovation, expanding into new personal care categories, and scaling … Read more

Ray Launches in UAE, Raises $1.2 Million Seed Funding to Expand Charging Network

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April 2026 | UAE Startup & Tech News – Ray has officially launched its services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while securing $1.2 million in seed funding to accelerate expansion across the UAE and GCC markets. The funding round was backed by private investors, including Meirambek Abelkasov and Serik Uspanov, signaling strong confidence in the … Read more

Cato Networks Appoints Meital Koren as Chief Legal Officer to Strengthen Global Compliance

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April 2026 | Global Cybersecurity & Leadership News – Cato Networks has announced the appointment of Meital Koren as its new Chief Legal Officer (CLO). The move comes as the cybersecurity firm accelerates global expansion and strengthens its legal and compliance framework. In her new role, Koren will oversee the company’s global legal strategy, including … Read more

Nagarro SE Appoints Prateek Aggarwal as CFO to Drive Global Growth Strategy

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April 2026 | India / Global Tech News – Global digital engineering company Nagarro SE has announced the appointment of Prateek Aggarwal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Management Board, effective May 1, 2026. The appointment comes as the company strengthens its leadership structure to support global expansion, enhanced governance, … Read more

Meta Layoffs 2026: Meta Plans to Cut 8,000 Jobs Amid AI Push and Cost Restructuring

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Meta layoffs 2026: Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly preparing for another major round of job cuts. The company may lay off nearly 8,000 employees by next month, signaling a deeper shift toward efficiency and AI-led growth. This move aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ongoing strategy dubbed the … Read more

India’s Startup Ecosystem Raised $60.4 Million This Week

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    ENN · Entrepreneur News Network AY Report by Ankitt Y April 13–18, 2026 · 15 deals tracked · 8 min read $60.4M Total Raised 15 Deals Closed −83% WoW Change $23M AI Sector Total Between April 13 and 18, 2026, Indian startups closed 15 funding deals worth a combined $60.4 million — a … Read more

Honeywell Appoints Amit Tantia as CFO for APAC and India Process Automation

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Honeywell has appointed Amit Tantia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Asia-Pacific and India for its Process Automation business, effective March 2026. Based in Pune, Tantia will lead financial planning, reporting, and operations across the APAC region and India, supporting business growth while ensuring strong financial governance. Strategic Role in Driving Regional Growth The Process … Read more

Asia & India Startup Funding: This Week’s Top Deals

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  <body Entrepreneur News Network  ·  India’s Startup & Business Intelligence Weekly Funding Roundup April 13–18, 2026 · ENN Desk · 6 min read $60.4M India This Week 15 India Deals 10 APAC Deals $120M+ APAC Total The venture capital landscape across Asia-Pacific and India remained an active arena this week, with capital flowing into … Read more

Hocco Raises ₹100 Cr Led by Sauce VC, Targets ₹1,000 Cr Revenue

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Hocco Ice Cream has secured ₹100 crore in fresh funding led by Sauce VC, taking the company’s valuation to approximately ₹2,500 crore. With this round, Hocco’s total funding now stands at करीब ₹450 crore, as the brand continues its rapid expansion in India’s growing ice cream and frozen dessert market. Strong Growth and Expansion Plans … Read more

13 Free AI Courses from MIT to Learn Artificial Intelligence in 2026

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Artificial Intelligence is no longer a niche skill—it’s becoming the foundation of every modern career. Whether you’re in marketing, finance, tech, or even content creation, understanding AI is quickly turning into a must-have advantage. The good news? You don’t need to spend lakhs on courses.MIT Open Learning offers world-class AI courses—many completely free. Here’s a … Read more

The Quiet Billionaires Fueling Asia’s Startup Boom

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  E EntrepreneurNews Network Special Report Asia Pacific · Family Capital The Quiet Billionaires Fueling Asia’s Startup Boom Behind the region’s most audacious startups is a new class of investor — the founder-led family office. Patient, private, and increasingly powerful, they are quietly rewriting the rules of venture capital across Asia Pacific. April 2026 · … Read more

AEON360 and Google Cloud Join Hands to Build AI-Powered Retail Ecosystem in Southeast Asia

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AEON360 has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Google Cloud to develop a next-generation “continuous commerce” ecosystem, aimed at delivering seamless and personalized customer experiences across retail, finance, and lifestyle services. The collaboration marks a significant step in AEON360’s digital transformation strategy across Southeast Asia. What is “Continuous Commerce”? The concept of continuous commerce … Read more

Aliste Technologies Raises ₹30 Cr to Scale AI-Powered Energy Management Platform

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Aliste Technologies has secured ₹30 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round, comprising a mix of equity and debt. The round was led by Big Global JSC, with participation from existing investor YourNest Venture Capital and manufacturing partner HBeon Labs. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate R&D in energy-focused solutions, strengthen distribution, and … Read more

Vanguard Expands India GCC in Hyderabad, Shifts to In-House Tech and AI Capabilities

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Global investment giant Vanguard is significantly expanding its presence in India, signaling a strategic shift toward in-house technology development and AI-driven innovation. After launching its first India-based Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad in late 2025, the company has already onboarded over 550 professionals and is aiming to reach 1,000 employees by the end of … Read more

Agrizy Elevates Markish Arun to Co-Founder & CTO

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India, April 16, 2025: Agrizy has elevated Markish Arun to Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO), reinforcing its commitment to building a technology-first foundation for the global food and wellness industry. The move formally recognizes Markish’s four-plus years of founder-level contribution and positions him to lead Agrizy’s next phase of growth driven by AI-powered infrastructure … Read more

Mobec Innovations Elevates Gautam Singh & Satybrat Shukla as Co‑Founders

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New Delhi, April 16, 2026: Mobec Innovations has announced the elevation of Gautam Singh and Satybrat Shukla as Co-Founders, joining Founder & CEO Harry Bajaj in leading the company’s next phase of growth. The leadership expansion reflects Mobec’s strategic focus on advancing mobile EV charging solutions, lithium-ion battery recycling, and next-generation energy storage systems in … Read more