Author: Aman Atulya

Mumbai, July, 2025 — In a major step towards technology self-reliance, Tata Electronics has entered into a strategic MoU with Robert Bosch GmbH to collaborate on semiconductor packaging, chip assembly, and automotive electronics manufacturing in India. Building Capacity Across Assam and Gujarat The partnership will focus on Tata Electronics’ two marquee facilities: the chip assembly and test plant in Assam (TSAT) and the upcoming AI-enabled semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, Gujarat, which is part of a broader ₹91,000 crore investment. Why Bosch Matters With Bosch acting as a global anchor partner, the tie-up strengthens India’s semiconductor supply chain. The collaboration…

Bengaluru, July 18, 2025 — As Byju’s battles insolvency and creditor scrutiny, co-founders Byju Raveendran and Divya Gokulnath are returning fire. They have announced legal claims totaling $2.5 billion against lenders represented by Glas Trust and other parties in both Indian and overseas courts, citing reputational and business harm. What’s at Stake This lawsuit comes amid a bitter standoff unfolding in U.S. bankruptcy courts and Indian tribunals. Glas Trust, acting for lenders to Byju’s U.S. arm, Byju’s Alpha Inc., has accused the company’s leaders of concealing $533 million from a $1.2 billion loan — sparking civil contempt proceedings and escalating…

Mumbai, July, 2025 — At just 22, Kaivalya Vohra, co-founder and CTO of quick-commerce startup Zepto, has been ranked the top entrepreneur on the inaugural Avendus–Hurun India Under‑30 list. He shares the spotlight with co-founder Aadit Palicha as the youngest entrants among 79 of India’s most promising young founders. A Surge of Self-Made Success The U30 list spotlights both first-generation visionaries (building ventures worth over $25 million) and next-gen business leaders from family enterprises valued over $50 million. Notably, 66 out of 79 honorees are self-made founders — a strong signal of India’s entrepreneurial democratization. Scale, Capital & Jobs Together,…

Chennai, July, 2025 — Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies, a Chennai‑based deep‑tech startup focused on autonomous drone systems, has secured $1.5 million in a bridge funding round led by entrepreneur Rahul Dewan (founder of Srijan Technologies), along with participation from Ajay Gupta (Capital Foods) and the Mangwani Family Office. Founded by aerospace engineers, Zuppa has built a high‑barrier drone intelligence platform featuring proprietary flight-control systems, vision-guided navigation, secure cyber‑physical stacks, and AI‑powered targeting. Its standout feature: the ability to operate independently of GPS or high‑bandwidth internet, making it optimized for complex, remote, and defence use‑cases . Why It Matters Zuppa is…

Bengaluru, July 17, 2025 — India’s startup landscape is on fire—and it’s not just about unicorns anymore. At the ET Soonicorns Summit 2025, recently held in Bengaluru, the spotlight was on “soonicorns”—startups on the brink of unicorn status—accelerating from deeptech breakthroughs to billion-dollar revenue with help from AI and scale. From Labs to Billions: The AI Edge According to Tracxn, India now boasts 121 unicorns, with giants like Jumbotail joining the ranks in June. But the underlying action lies with soonicorns—those valued over $100 million or series funding above $40 million who are leveraging AI-first strategies to catapult up the…

Mumbai, July 2025 — In a bold move that bridges digital entertainment with blockchain innovation, leading Indian OTT platform ULLU has officially launched UlluCoin a utility token designed to power next-gen user engagement across its expanding digital ecosystem. Since its launch in 2018, ULLU has carved a distinct niche with bold, original storytelling, amassing over 42 million active users and 109 million+ app downloads. Now, it’s stepping into Web3 with one of the most significant token announcements in India’s digital content space. From Streaming to Smart Tokens Issued by a newly formed entity, UlluCoin will serve as the native token…

Mumbai, July 17, 2025 — Canadian athleisure giant Lululemon Athletica has announced its official India debut through a strategic partnership with Tata CLiQ. The collaboration will include a flagship retail store and a dedicated e-commerce presence on Tata CLiQ’s Luxury and Fashion platforms, both set to launch in H2 2026. Tapping into India’s Fitness & Wellness Surge Lululemon, famous as the brand behind premium yoga pants, plans to leverage India’s booming fitness and wellness market. The partnership isn’t just about selling products—it’s about building community. Expect localized events, workshops, and experiences aimed at connecting with India’s growing health-conscious audience. Tech-Driven Indian Launch…

In the small town of Bhandara, Maharashtra far from the hustle of big startup hubs three friends saw a gap no one was fixing. Why should local cafes pay high commissions? Why should customers pay ₹30–₹50 extra for food delivery? That’s how Foodo was born a food delivery startup with a bold idea:No commission. No delivery charge. Just good food, delivered freely. A Startup Without Hidden Costs Founded by Atharva Wankhede, Ayush Tayade, and Mrunal Naik, Foodo promised to never take a single rupee in commission from restaurants, or delivery fees from customers. In a world where platforms charge 20–30%…

New Delhi, July 16, 2025 — While India has seen tech-enabled revolutions in food, mobility, and shopping — one of the most universal pain points remains unsolved: laundry. Enter NextWash, a digital-first laundry startup officially launched on July 11, built to simplify how urban India handles this daily chore. By combining on demand convenience with a subscription model, NextWash promises clean clothes delivered to your doorstep within 24 hours, all through a simple WhatsApp interface. The company’s goal? To create a “Swiggy for laundry” making fresh, clean clothes show up as easily as dinner or a ride to work. A…

Mumbai, July 16, 2025 — Mumbai-based fintech startup EximPe has received the Reserve Bank of India’s in-principle approval to operate as a Payment Aggregator–Cross Border (PA-CB). The licence enables EximPe to directly facilitate both import and export transactions for Indian businesses. This milestone positions EximPe as one of the first startups to secure the PA-CB licence without holding a prior domestic aggregator licence. With this, the company transitions from a technology enabler to a fully regulated cross-border payments infrastructure provider. Founded in 2021 by Arjun Zacharia, EximPe has processed over $450 million in transactions and serves more than 5,000 Indian…