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(The Weekend Insight) - India’s Founder-Led Angel Wave: The Numbers, The Names, The Narrative

First they pitched. Now they pick. India’s startup OGs are flipping roles—and they’ve got the cheques, the clout, and the confidence to spot the next big thing.

BoreCharger: Reviving India's Borewells with Innovative Recharge Technology

Rapido’s Non-AC Cabs, Sarvam and Gnani Gear Up, and Relief To OYO

Plus fundraising news about Bachatt, GreenGrahi, and Rimigo

A Little Extra: Infusing Personality into Jewelry with a Quirky Twist

BluSmart Enlists Thornton, CARS24’s Major Leap, and Ather Energy’s IPO Dreams

Plus fundraising news about SaveIn, Emversity, and Vayudh

Gaon: Bringing the Heart of Bihar to Delhi NCR's Dining Tables

ED May Question Jaggi Brothers, HUL’s Acquisition, and Flipkart’s Reverse Flip

Plus fundraising news about Yulu, Rebel Foods, and Uniqus Consultech

EasyRugs: Revolutionizing Home Décor with Washable, Stylish Rugs

KRAFTON India’s Picks, Krutrim Denies Rumors, and PhonePe’s Medicine Delivery

Plus fundraising news about Finodaya and Ivory

SuperBolter: Empowering Homeowners with 3D Design Tools

Eternal’s Lakshman Rekha, Musk Eyes India, and BluSmart’s New Probable Owner

Plus fundraising news about Good Monk and Wow! Momo

(The Weekend Insight) - Inside India’s AI Boom: Billion-Dollar Dreams or GPT-Wrapped Illusions

While flashy AI wrappers dominate headlines, a quiet revolution is brewing in India’s heartlands. From diagnosing TB to decoding vernacular languages, a new wave of deep-tech startups is solving for Bharat—one model at a time.