Accel India: 2026 funding to mirror 2025, not a winter
Accel India's Prashanth Prakash says 2026 startup funding will resemble 2025 levels, marking a strategic shift towards profitability over a funding winter. Read the full insight.
Accel India's Prashanth Prakash says 2026 startup funding will resemble 2025 levels, marking a strategic shift towards profitability over a funding winter. Read the full insight.
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.
Indian corporate groups are lobbying SEBI to amend its takeover code, seeking to include daughters-in-law in the definition of 'relatives' for smoother succession planning. Learn why this regulatory change matters.
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI completes a massive $20 billion funding round with Nvidia and Qatar Investment Authority. The capital will fuel infrastructure and Grok AI development. Read more.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a key US media funding body for nearly 60 years, has voted to dissolve after Congress withdrew its federal funding. This marks a major shift for public media, impacting hundreds of local stations. Learn about
Indian promoters sold a record ₹1.38 trillion in shares in 2025, while buying hit a 3-year low. Bharti Airtel & IndiGo led the exits. Experts call it valuation-driven monetization. Read the full analysis.
Agritech leader Arya.ag has raised Rs 725 crore in Series D funding. The investment will boost climate-smart farming and market-led practices for Indian farmers. Read more about this major agritech development.
2025's record primary market sees 57% OFS dominance. Experts debate if it signals a maturing market for PE/VC exits or raises concerns over promoter dilution. Key data and analysis inside.
Vodafone Idea's stock surged after its promoters injected Rs 5,836 crore to bolster the telecom operator's financial health. Read the full details on the fundraising and its market impact.
Vodafone Idea's promoters commit ₹5,836 crore to boost the telecom giant's financial health. Learn the details of the cash and equity deal announced on 31 December 2025.
The US commits billions to UN humanitarian aid, marking a stark reversal from the Trump administration's funding slashes. Discover the global impact.
Jewellery and a licensed pistol were stolen from Kabaddi promoter Kunwar Digvijay Rana Balachauria as he was taken to hospital after being shot. Police investigate, organiser makes public appeal for return.
YouTuber Nick Shirley alleges massive fraud in Minnesota daycares, showing a closed centre that received $1.9 million in government funding. Calls for accountability.
Italian police arrest nine individuals accused of financing Hamas through a network of charities. The crackdown reveals a complex money trail across Europe.
Federal research funding cuts under Trump disrupted US universities. Pittsburgh lost $24M & 104 jobs. Academic freedom and critical health disparity studies are under threat. Explore the impact.
Zee Media shares rose nearly 2% after AUV Innovations LLP, part of the promoter group, acquired a 2.42% stake. Discover the details of the deal, share price trends, and financial performance.
Post-electoral bonds, corporate donations via trusts hit Rs 3,811 crore in 2024-25. BJP received the lion's share, with Tata, Jindal, Mahindra as top donors. Explore the data.
Kolkata-based Tiger Associates donated Rs 110 crore to DMK and AIADMK in 2024-25, becoming their largest donor. Explore the details of political funding and corporate contributions in Tamil Nadu.
IIIT Delhi director Ranjan Bose resigns after LG office flags lack of approval for MoUs with Gates Foundation & Skykraft. Details on funding, show-cause notice, and controversy inside.
Israel's tech sector shows remarkable resilience in 2025, securing $15.6 billion in funding. Discover how strategic investments and AI are driving growth despite geopolitical challenges.
BJP received over ₹6,000 crore in political donations in 2024-25, 12 times Congress' ₹522 crore. Electoral trusts dominate funding post-SC scrapping electoral bonds. Full donor list revealed.
After the electoral bond scheme was scrapped, BJP's donations via electoral trusts surged over four-fold to Rs 3,577.5 crore in 2024-25, capturing 83.6% of all trust funds. Explore the data.
The ruling TDP and ally Jana Sena in Andhra Pradesh received bulk funds from pharma, solar, and real estate firms in 2024-25, as per EC reports. TDP's donations dipped to Rs 83.03 crore. Explore the key donors and trends.
ISRO conducts critical parachute tests for Gaganyaan, political funding via trusts triples post-electoral bonds, and the legacy of India's first Atomic Energy Act. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants.
Mangalam Cement shares soar 10% in December, outperforming Sensex and Smallcap indices. Strong Q2 results and internal promoter restructuring drive investor confidence. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.
Proposed changes to MGNREGS, now Viksit Bharat Rozgar Mission, could cost Telangana ₹1000-1500 crore yearly. State studies implications as Centre shifts to 60:40 cost-sharing. Read more.
The Trump administration appeals a court order to restore $2.7 billion in frozen research funds to Harvard University. Explore the legal battle's implications for university autonomy and federal oversight in India.
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
India's tech startup funding declined to $10.5 billion in 2025, down 17% YoY. Early-stage deals rose 7%, while seed and late-stage fell sharply. Discover key trends and sector insights.