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From frenzy to fundamentals, how AI is resetting startup funding in 2026

According to Vipul Patel, Partner, Seed Investing, IIMA Ventures, the startup funding landscape in 2026 will be shaped by a clear shift toward technology-led and capability-driven growth.

Even as debate continues around a potential AI bubble, investments in AI-led startups show little sign of slowing.

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In a strategic shift, Zepto is also planning to relocate its headquarters from Mumbai to Bengaluru by November

Quick commerce unicorn Zepto raises $340 million in follow-on round, valuation jumps to $5 billion

Byju’s promoters have been accused of creating a communication blockade with investors

Byju’s forms working group with Prosus, Peak XV, and others for asset sale coordination

Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath launches 'WTF Fund' for entrepreneurs under 22; check details

Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath launches 'WTF Fund' for entrepreneurs under 22; check details

Oyo in talks with Apollo to refinance $660-mn loan after delayed IPO: Report

Oyo in talks with Apollo to refinance $660-mn loan after delayed IPO: Report

CRED’s total income for FY23 jumps 3.5x to Rs 1,484 crore

CRED’s total income for FY23 jumps 3.5x to Rs 1,484 crore

Preqin report pegs dry powder at $15.6 billion in 2022, up from $11.1 billion at the end of 2021

India-focused PE/VC funds raise record $8.5bn in 2022 despite sharp decline in deals

The oversubscribed fund saw investments from several LPs

Kae Capital closes Rs 410 crore winners fund to back previous portfolio standouts

Kamaths’ Rainmatter and Natco Pharma invests in women hygiene brand

Company says entire amount reinvested in business to scale it

Byju’s promoters rake in over $400 mn in secondary share sale since 2015

The Bengaluru-based company said at the time that the new capital would be used to expand its product

How Mojocare unravelled after $20 million Series A funding round

Corporate

As part of the deal, MUFG will have the right to appoint two nominee directors to the board of Shriram Finance, giving it a significant strategic presence in the company.

Uday Kotak flags strategic question as Japan's MUFG makes ₹39,620-cr bet on Shriram Finance

Which companies will define the next decade of capital markets leadership? Here’s what BCG says

Adani to bid for 11 airports as part of $11 billion expansion strategy

IndiGo flight chaos: DGCA panel report against airline due, corrective action to follow

Ingredients, impulse, instant delivery: Death of the traditional monthly grocery list and a 15-minute dopamine hit

Economy

India-US trade deal is going on in full swing, said sources

Negotiating a good deal; won’t budge on agriculture, dairy: Sources on India-US trade talks

‘Govt does not control airfares’: Aviation ministry says it is aware of high ticket prices

'Unfortunately, states are not helping': Gita Gopinath praises Centre for fiscal discipline

‘Not concerned about the rupee at all’: Sanjeev Sanyal says weakening of INR in itself doesn’t mean much

India hasn't really had a big demographic dividend: Gita Gopinath flags key bottlenecks

Policy

Crucially, the legislation opens India’s tightly controlled nuclear ecosystem to private participation, breaking a decades-old monopoly of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

Modi govt unveils SHANTI Bill: Will private players power India’s nuclear leap?

FinMin reviews revival of mega PSU insurance merger; privatisation, FDI hike also under review

Equal pay, social security, night-shift protections: What the new labour codes mean for India’s IT workforce

Aatmanirbhar push: India rolls out historic labour codes for a future-ready workforce. Check details

Finance Ministry proposes raising FDI limit in state-run banks to 49%