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ONDC Raises Rs.220 Cr From Uber, Zoho, Paytm

India, June 2 -- The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has raised Rs.220 Cr ($23.1 Mn) from four strategic investors, including Uber, Zoho, Paytm-parent One97 Communications and BSE. According... Read More


Exclusive: Blume-Backed Interview Kickstart Lays Off Nearly 50 Employees Amid AI Automation Push

India, June 2 -- Blume Ventures-backed upskilling startup Interview Kickstart undertook a restructuring exercise last week amid rising automation due to AI. While sources told Inc42 that around 80-100... Read More


PRISM Gets SEBI Approval For IPO

India, June 2 -- Hospitality major PRISM, the parent entity of OYO, has received SEBI approval for its proposed IPO, sources told Inc42. The development comes nearly six months after the company conf... Read More


30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In May 2026

India, June 2 -- With the war in West Asia looming over India's business environment, May brought a slower, more cautious rhythm to the country's startup ecosystem. The world's third-largest startup ... Read More


Shilpa Shetty Invests In D2C Kids' Lifestyle Brand Rosada

India, June 2 -- D2C kids' lifestyle brand Rosada has onboarded actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra as a strategic investor, as it looks to expand its footprint across India. However, the startup didn't discl... Read More


Edtech Startup ProLearn Bags Rs.30 Cr To Tailor AI Learning For Students

India, June 2 -- Ex-Vedantu director Ravneet Singh's new edtech startup ProLearn has raised Rs.30 Cr ($3.2 Mn) in a pre-seed funding round led by BEENEXT, with participation from Eximius Ventures, Ant... Read More


Plum Insurance Announces Rs.15 Cr ESOP Buyback

India, June 2 -- Insurtech startup Plum has announced its first ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) buyback programme worth Rs.15 Cr today. Plum mentioned that the buyback will enable 199 employees t... Read More


[Update] Aquapulse Bags Rs.20 Cr From IAN, Closes Series A Round At Rs.45 Cr

India, June 2 -- Update | June 2, 2026, 12:35 IST Aquaculture-focused agritech startup Aquapulse has raised an additional Rs.20 Cr ($2.1 Mn) from IAN Alpha Fund to close its Series A round at Rs.45 C... Read More


Haryana Unveils Industrial Policy 2026 To Draw Next-Generation Tech Investments

India, June 2 -- The Haryana government has unveiled its ambitious 'Make in Haryana' Industrial Policy, setting a target of attracting Rs.5 Lakh Cr in investments and generating 10 Lakh jobs, as it se... Read More


Eternal, Meesho, Amazon, Swiggy, Zepto Form Digital Commerce Coalition

India, June 2 -- Multiple ecommerce and quick commerce startups have come together to form the Digital Commerce Coalition, an industry-led body aimed at advancing the sustainable growth of the digital... Read More