Sebi mulls stricter rules for SME IPOs; proposes raising minimum application size

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed stricter rules for SME IPOs by setting a minimum issue size for companies going public, doubling the minimum application size and introducing a "draw…

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Follow KYC guidelines or face regulatory action: RBI deputy governor to banks

The RBI Deputy Governor, Swaminathan J, has asked banks to follow KYC guidelines with both "precision and empathy", failing which regulatory actions will be taken against them by the central…

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Building future-ready edtech ventures: Insights from iStart Inspire workshop

The Indian edtech landscape has evolved dramatically, moving beyond traditional classrooms to embrace AI-powered learning platforms and personalised digital experiences. With the sector projected to reach $29 billion and growing…

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Mayank Bidawatka’s Billion Hearts raises $4M in seed funding round led by Blume Ventures

Former Koo Co-founder Mayank Bidawatka’s Billion Hearts Software Technologies Pvt Ltd has secured ~$4 million in a seed funding round led by Blume Ventures. The round also saw participation from…

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Tech stack for EV firms?; Flipkart pushes Walmart Q3 numbers

Hello,What makes Bengaluru… well Bengaluru?This is the question that UnboxingBLR Foundation’s ‘Bengaluru Rising’ report addresses. The report was was launched by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah; Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and…

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[Exclusive] Delhi-based dairy startup Doodhvale Farms raises $3M from Atomic Capital

Dairy and daily essential startup Doodhvale Farms has raised $3 million in a Series A round led by Atomic Capital as it looks to boost its offline expansion and expand…

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Karnataka can become global hub for emerging tech through skilling: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka government's startup grant programme, Elevate, has supported around 950 startups and disbursed Rs 250 crore since its inception in 2022. The only thing that the state government wants in…

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