Andhra Pradesh Dreams Big, Ola Electric Plays Smart, and Zepto Pushes Investors

Andhra Pradesh is setting ambitious goals with its new policy, aiming to birth 20K startups and 10 unicorns in five years. Ola Electric smooths out legal roadblocks just as it eyes an IPO, while AI firm Fractal is making waves with plans for India’s first reasoning AI model. Meanwhile, global chip giant Infineon is deepening its India play with a new R&D hub at GIFT City. And in the race to go public, Zepto is pushing investors to reshuffle $250M in stakes.

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“Waah Kya Scene Hai”: TenderCuts’ Founder Nishanth RaviChandran Launches AI-Powered Analytics Startup

After scaling TenderCuts, Nishanth RaviChandran is now venturing into AI-driven retail analytics with Visu.ai.

The startup promises real-time theft detection by integrating computer vision with existing CCTV systems. As retail fraud grows more sophisticated, it remains to be seen how effectively Visu.ai can tackle these challenges.

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“Hawa Mein Kranti Ki Leher”: Andhra’s New Policy Aims To Create 20K Startups, 10 Unicorns In Next Five Years

Andhra Pradesh is setting ambitious targets with its new Innovation & Startup Policy (4.0), aiming to nurture 20,000 startups over the next five years.

The plan also envisions the rise of 10 unicorns and 20 soonicorns, but the road ahead will test the state's infrastructure and investor confidence. Whether policy incentives translate into real startup success remains to be seen.

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“Le Deke Maamla Khatam”: Ola Electric Resolves Financial Disputes With Rosmerta Group, NCLT Pleas Withdrawn

Ola Electric has settled its financial disputes with Rosmerta Group, bringing an end to the NCLT proceedings in Bengaluru.

The resolution clears a legal hurdle as Ola Electric pushes forward with its IPO plans. Whether this marks smoother operations ahead or just a temporary truce remains to be seen.

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“Honge Sabke Sapne Sakar”: IPO-Bound Fractal Proposes To Build India’s First Reasoning AI Model

As it prepares for a $500 million IPO, AI startup Fractal is setting its sights on building India’s first large reasoning model. With ₹118 crore earmarked for the project, the company is seeking significant government support under the IndiaAI Mission.

Whether this investment pays off in advancing India’s AI ambitions—or just fuels IPO hype—remains to be seen.

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“Swagat Nahi Karoge Humara”: Chipmaker Infineon Technologies To Set Up GCC In GIFT City

Germany’s Infineon Technologies is expanding its footprint in India with a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) at GIFT City.

The centre will focus on R&D for semiconductor design, supply chain management, and IT solutions. As India pushes to strengthen its chip ecosystem, global players like Infineon are taking notice.

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“Iss Race Ka Purana Ghoda Hoon Main”: Ahead Of IPO, Zepto Pushing Investors To Offload Stake Worth $250 Mn

As Zepto gears up for its IPO, it's pushing investors to offload $250 million in shares to increase Indian ownership.

With stakes from Motilal Oswal and Edelweiss in the mix, the goal is to raise domestic investor share from 33% to 50%. Whether this move strengthens Zepto’s market appeal or signals deeper strategic shifts remains to be seen.

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1. Healthtech startup Dozee has raised $8 million to expand globally and enhance patient monitoring tech. With revenue surging and losses narrowing, the fresh funds could give its growth plans a much-needed boost.
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2. Firefly Diamonds has secured $3 million from WestBridge Capital to fuel its retail expansion and R&D. As India’s lab-grown diamond market heats up, the brand aims to scale rapidly across major cities.
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3. Ecofy Finance has secured a $12.5 million loan from Denmark’s IFU to scale its climate-focused lending in India. The funding boosts its mission to drive sustainable financial solutions in a rapidly growing green economy.
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4. Care.fi has raised ₹7.5 crore in debt from Vivriti Capital, adding to its growing funding pool. With ₹29 crore secured so far, the healthcare fintech is steadily expanding its financial reach.
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5. Cold-pressed oil brand Gramiyaa has raised ₹7.2 crore in pre-Series A funding led by Homegrown Ventures. The fresh capital will fuel its expansion as demand for natural and sustainable oils rises.
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