Lightspeed's New $500M Fund Targets India, Southeast Asia
Venture capital firm Lightspeed gears up to raise a new $500 million fund focused on India and Southeast Asia in 2026, marking its fifth dedicated early-stage vehicle for the region.
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India's Deep-Tech Funding Shift: Patience Over Speed
Indian venture capital is finally embracing deep-tech with $1.15B invested in 2025. Driven by policy, talent, and new funds, VCs are learning patience for patents over rapid scale. Will it bridge the 'valley of death'?
Fintech 2026: Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets
Fintech funding held steady in 2025 at $2.82B, but capital narrowed sharply to wealth platforms & secured lending. Discover the 2026 trends shaping India's financial technology landscape.
Dharana Capital raises $250M second fund for Indian startups
Dharana Capital secures $250 million for its second growth fund to invest in Indian tech and consumer businesses, aiming to build large, standalone listed companies. Discover their investment strategy.
India's Debt-to-GDP Target: Key Challenges Explained
India shifts from fiscal deficit to debt-to-GDP as its primary fiscal anchor from 2026-27. While offering flexibility, low tax revenues pose a significant challenge to achieving the 50% target by 2031.
India Deeptech Funding Rises to $1.6B in 2025
India's deeptech sector saw funding rise to $1.6 billion in 2025, despite a sharp drop in deal count. Capital concentrated in fewer, later-stage companies like GreenLine and Uniphore. Explore the shifting investor trends.
1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Project Gets PIB Approval
The Public Investment Board greenlights the massive 1,720 MW Kamala hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, set to generate 6,870 million units of green energy annually and aid flood relief. Read more about India's clean energy push.
Indian Defence Startups Embrace Software for Future
Indian defence-tech startups are shifting from hardware to full-stack software solutions, driven by VC funding and policy changes. Over a third of new startups focus on drones, but software is key to long-term contracts.
JSW MG Motor Revenue Tops $1B, Losses Surge in FY25
JSW MG Motor India crosses $1 billion revenue milestone in FY25 but sees losses nearly double to ₹1,096 crore. The EV-focused JV becomes India's second-largest electric vehicle maker. Read the full analysis.
Teen pays off mother's Rs 12 lakh debt, vows to handle bills
A 17-year-old boy's emotional surprise of clearing his mother's Rs 12 lakh debt goes viral. Aman Duggal's gesture of gratitude and responsibility has won hearts online. Watch the touching moment here.
Venezuela Bonds Soar as Investors Eye Post-Maduro Payday
Wall Street investors who held distressed Venezuelan debt are seeing massive gains after Maduro's ouster. Bonds have quintupled, with firms like Fidelity and T. Rowe Price poised for a windfall. Read more.
India VC Fundraising Rebounds in 2025, Deployment Muted
Indian VC funds raised $2.5B in 2025, outpacing 2024. Yet, with $100B in dry powder, deployment is expected to stay flat in 2026. Key trends and expert insights inside.
India's PE Market Shifts: Enterprise Tech, Deeptech Lead 2026 Wave
India's private equity landscape evolves as enterprise tech and deeptech lead the next wave. Deal volume rises but value dips, signaling investor selectivity. Discover the key trends shaping 2026 investments.
Congress Data Chief's TN Debt Remarks Spark Political Row
Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty calls Tamil Nadu's debt 'alarming', triggering backlash from ally DMK and his own party. Analysis of the political fallout ahead of 2026 polls.
Chidambaram defends TN debt, slams comparison with UP
Former FM P Chidambaram counters AICC's Praveen Chakravarthy, says debt-to-GSDP ratio is the true fiscal health indicator. TN's liabilities within limits. Read the full debate.
Chidambaram: Praveen Chakravarthy's TN-UP Debt Comparison Flawed
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram dismissed Praveen Chakravarthy's comparison of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh's debt. He declined a public economic debate, stating he wasn't qualified. Read the full political analysis.
Mirae Asset India Names Puneet Kumar as Venture Capital CEO
Mirae Asset Venture Investments (India) appoints ex-SteadView MD Puneet Kumar as CEO to sharpen strategy and capitalize on India's booming IPO and liquidity wave. Read more.
India PE-VC investments flat at $33 billion in 2025
India's private equity and venture capital investments remained flat at $33 billion in 2025, with 1,164 deals. IT & ITeS sector led funding with $13.1B. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Sinks Deeper in Debt: Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Burden
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
RBI: Consumption Loans Dominate Household Borrowing
RBI data reveals a shift in Indian household debt, with over 55% now for retail consumption. Household debt-to-GDP hits 41.3%, but savings improve. Explore the full financial stability report.
42 Tech IPOs in 2025 Yield ₹1.7 Lakh Crore for Investors
A record 42 Indian tech companies went public in 2025, generating massive wealth exits for early backers. Discover the key sectors and the staggering ₹1.7 lakh crore unlocked.
VCs Pour Funds into India's $60B Home Services Market
India's home services market, valued at $60B, sees a VC rush. But startups like Snabbit & Pronto struggle with differentiation & high costs. Can they crack unit economics?
Small-town investors allege startup VC's promises led to lost money
Investors from tier-II cities allege funds disappeared after backing a venture capitalist's ambitious startup pitch. The case raises serious questions about alternative investment safeguards. Read the full investigation.
India's Middle Class Debt Trap: Savings at 48-Year Low
India's net household savings plunge to a 48-year low as post-pandemic borrowing for consumption surges. The middle class is trapped in high-cost debt. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra Police Crackdown on Illegal Moneylenders
Maharashtra police launch a major crackdown on illegal moneylenders after a farmer sold his kidney to repay a debt. New help desks and awareness campaigns aim to protect vulnerable citizens.
Uttar Pradesh reduces power sector debt by 25%
Uttar Pradesh slashes power sector debt by 25% while India's overall liabilities surge 40%. Discover how UP's fiscal discipline defies the national trend of rising discom debt.
UP Reduces Power Debt by 25%, Defies National Trend
Uttar Pradesh slashes its power sector debt by nearly 25% over five years, standing out as other major states see sharp increases. Discover how UP achieved this financial turnaround.
PE Investment in India Slows in Early 2025: KPMG Report
KPMG report reveals a slowdown in India's private equity investment in early 2025 due to global uncertainty. Key sectors and future outlook analyzed. Read more.
Tamil Nadu Tops India's Most-Indebted States List: PMK
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss slams DMK govt as Tamil Nadu's debt hits ₹9.55 lakh crore, topping the list of most-indebted Indian states for the fourth consecutive year. Details inside.
Pune's Rs 1,000/yr Library Powers Science Startups
Hidden inside a top tech incubator, Pune's Venture Centre Library offers 3,500+ books on innovation for just Rs 1,000 annual fee. Discover how it fuels India's science entrepreneurs.
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