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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |Muskaan Kapoor |PV Vyshnavi |Apoorva Bajj
The definition of a modern home is changing, and so are its energy needs. Livguard Solar 360 rises to meet these expectations with a solar solution engineered for efficiency, intelligence, and durability. With Akshay Kumar lending his voice to this powerful campaign, Livguard sends a clear message: the future of energy is not only green but also precise and performance-driven.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Muskaan Kapoor |Nitin Konde |PV Vyshnavi |Apoorva Bajj
— 2 min read Mamaearth's parent business, Honasa Consumer Ltd., a skincare brand, has filed a lawsuit against Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL), a major player in the FMCG industry, alleging that a Lakme advertisement is deceptive and derogatory. A recent Lakme campaign called "SPF Lie Detector Test" unfairly criticises rival goods, including one that closely resembles a sunscreen from The Derma Co, another Honasa brand, according to a case filed before the Delhi High Court by Honasa.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Sakshi Jadhav |Sanvi Barjatya |Muskaan Kapoor |Saksham Mishra
— 4 min read India’s dynamic and fast-growing QSR coffee chain, Nothing Before Coffee (NBC), has raised $2.3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Prath Ventures. The round also saw participation from SYL Investments. This marks a major milestone in NBC’s journey as it continues to redefine India’s café culture by focusing on Tier-II and Tier-III cities—a segment largely untapped by premium coffee players.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Saksham Mishra |Muskaan Kapoor
Garuda Aerospace, India’s most valuable drone startup, has successfully raised INR 100 crores in its Series B funding round from Venture Catalysts (VCAT) at a valuation of $250 million. This strategic infusion of capital marks a major milestone in Garuda Aerospace’s mission to bolster indigenous drone manufacturing and innovation. The fresh funds will significantly enhance the company’s capabilities in producing drone systems.
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3 weeks ago | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |SHUBHAM KUMAR |Saksham Mishra |Muskaan Kapoor
Perkant Tech, inventors of a leading AI-enabled med-tech Multi-disease Prognostic Health Platform, has raised INR 6.6 Crore in a seed funding round led by YourNest Venture Capital. This round includes contributions of INR 5 crore from YourNest, INR 1 crore from the Government of India’s Atal New India Challenge (AIM, NITI Aayog), INR 35 lakh from Villgro Foundation, and INR 25 lakh from the accelerator Sanchi Connect, who partnered with YourNest in its Velocity fast-track funding program.
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3 weeks ago | 
startuptalky.com | Muskaan Kapoor |Kanimozhi Sivakumar |Apoorva Bajj |Saksham Mishra
The amount collected from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in March 2025 has increased to INR 1.96 lakh crore, marking a noteworthy milestone. This represents a remarkable 9.9% growth from the previous year. Hence, this growth highlights the nation's growing economic activity. The increase in collections indicates a strong consumer and business consumption pattern and is a good sign of the state of the economy.
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3 weeks ago | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |Muskaan Kapoor |Saksham Mishra
By July, Kaynes Semicon, a business situated in Mysuru, may become the nation's first manufacturer of packaged semiconductor chips. This would be a significant milestone for the India Semiconductor Mission 1.0. The schedule was confirmed by senior government officials and Kaynes CEO Raghu Panicker. According to Panicker, the clean room facilities and machinery are expected to be finished by early May, and the pilot line is "almost" finished.
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3 weeks ago | 
startuptalky.com | Muskaan Kapoor |Nitin Konde |Saksham Mishra
The reciprocal tariffs that President Donald Trump intends to implement on April 2 will apply to all countries. Earlier, it was speculated to be meant for those with the most significant trade imbalances with the US. India, China, the European Union, Mexico, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Canada are among the nations that are expected to be impacted by Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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3 weeks ago | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |Saksham Mishra |Muskaan Kapoor
Managed workplace solutions company IndiQube has received the capital markets regulator SEBI’s go-ahead to raise INR 850-crore through an IPO. The Bengaluru-based company, which filed its DRHP in December 2024, obtained its observation letter on 24th March 2025, an update the SEBI showed. According to the DRHP, the proposed IPO is a combination of a Fresh Issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 750 crores and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 100 crores.
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3 weeks ago | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |Apoorva Bajj |Saksham Mishra |Muskaan Kapoor
The EPFO is planning to raise the limit for the auto-settlement of claims from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. This proposal aims to make it easier and faster for members of the The Employees Provident Fund Organization to settle claims without a lot of paperwork. It has been approved by the EPFO's executive committee but awaits a go-ahead from the central board of trustees before it can be implemented. If enacted, this change could enhance the experience of millions of people who make use of the EPFO.
