Startups
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Madison India Capital Partially Exits Pine Labs Via ₹357 Cr Block Deal
Madison India Capital has partially exited its investment in fintech company Pine Labs by offloading 2.48 crore shares in a block deal worth ₹356.86 crore.
22 May, 10:57 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
KG-D6 row: Niko tells SC ONGC didn’t develop fields, rejects gas theft claim
Canada’s Niko Resources has told the Supreme Court that Oil and Natural Gas Corp.
22 May, 10:15 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued new guidelines permitting more electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches to enter the American…
22 May, 10:15 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Apple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers
Apple has stated that the ongoing lawsuit with Epic Games should not lead to changes in App Store rules for all developers, emphasizing the need to maintain current policies.
22 May, 10:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Spotify’s AI bet: more of everything, less of what you want
Spotify has announced a strategic shift in its AI approach, focusing on delivering a broader range of content rather than hyper-personalized recommendations, according to techcrunch.com.
22 May, 10:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
E-commerce giant Flipkart partners with India Post to boost last-mile parcel delivery service: Details
E-commerce giant Flipkart has partnered with the Department of Posts to enhance last-mile parcel delivery services across India, announced today by the Department of Posts (livemint.com).
22 May, 09:51 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there
Google has unveiled its latest AI-powered smart glasses, showcasing significant advancements in wearable technology, according to techcrunch.com.
22 May, 09:51 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
AI is minting new billionaires, and workers want their share
Samsung Electronics has narrowly averted a worker strike after its labor union in South Korea demanded a share of the company’s record profits generated fr…
22 May, 09:51 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Exclusive: Gabit Nets ₹36 Cr To Expand Wearables, Nutrition & Skincare Play
Wearable healthtech startup Gabit has raised approximately ₹36.2 crore (about $3.7 million) in a fresh funding round from angel investors, including Deepak…
22 May, 08:31 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum
Meta has quietly launched a new app called Forum, designed to function like Reddit, offering users a platform for community discussions and content sharing, according to techcrunch.com.
22 May, 08:30 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Smart ring maker Oura files for IPO in New York
Oura, the Finnish maker of wearable health rings, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in New York, according to sifted.eu.
22 May, 06:30 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
100+ companies the €5bn Scaleup Europe Fund could back
The European Union has selected Swedish investment firm EQT to manage its new €5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund, marking the region’s largest tech fund to date, according to sifted.eu.
22 May, 04:25 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
ixigo Rallies 6% After Q4 Profit Doubles To ₹32 Cr
Shares of Le Travenues Technology, the parent company of travel platform ixigo, surged nearly 6% following the announcement of its Q4 FY26 financial results.
22 May, 03:33 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Nykaa Touches Fresh 52-Week High After Strong Q4 Performance
Shares of Nykaa parent FSN E-Commerce Ventures surged over 4% to hit a fresh 52-week high of ₹285.65 during intraday trading on the BSE, following the comp…
22 May, 02:01 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Dalmia Bharat to buy JAL cement assets from Adani Group for ₹2,850 crore
Puneet Dalmia-led Dalmia Bharat Ltd has acquired cement assets of bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) from the Adani Group for ₹2,850 crore, according to livemint.com.
22 May, 02:01 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
LTM makes its first acquisition for $186 million, to buy Randstad's Europe, Australia units
LTM Ltd is acquiring Randstad’s subsidiaries in Europe and Australia for $186 million, marking its first acquisition since its formation.
22 May, 02:01 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
European legaltech mapped: 60+ startups evolving how legal work gets done
European legaltech is rapidly evolving, with over 60 startups across the continent innovating how legal services are delivered, according to a market map published by Sifted.eu.
22 May, 11:00 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
The top investors behind Sifted’s Southern Europe 2026 leaderboard
Italian public fund CDP Venture Capital has emerged as the leading investor in Southern Europe’s startup ecosystem in 2026, backing 15 of the 100 fastest-g…
22 May, 10:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Exclusive: EQT wants to back UK startups with EU’s €5bn superfund
Swedish investment firm EQT, appointed to manage the European Union’s €5 billion ScaleUp Fund this week, has expressed interest in investing the fund into…
22 May, 10:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Swiggy fails to secure requisite shareholder approval for altering AoA to become Indian-owned entity
Swiggy failed to secure the necessary shareholder approval to amend its Articles of Association (AoA) to qualify as an Indian-owned and controlled company, according to a recent exchange filing.
22 May, 10:56 am IST