PhysicsWallah’s Dreams, Centre’s EV Quest, and Ola Juices Its Batteries

PhysicsWallah is in advanced talks to acquire Drishti IAS. The Centre is plugging ₹2,000 Cr into EV charging infra, while Ola Electric is juicing up its battery arm with ₹199 Cr. BorderPlus is crossing frontiers with its first-ever acquisition in Germany, and IndiQube just got SEBI’s nod for an ₹850 Cr IPO.

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“I Can’t Breathe Anymore”: Centre Mulls Expansion Of EV Charging Infra With INR 2,000 Cr Fund

The Centre is reportedly setting aside ₹2,000 Cr to expand EV charging infrastructure, targeting key public spaces like airports, highways, and railways. With a focus on battery-swapping, the move aims to ease range anxiety and accelerate EV adoption.

As India pushes toward a greener future, the real challenge will be execution—ensuring these stations don’t just exist on paper.

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“Ab Hamari Tarraki Hone Waali hai”: PhysicsWallah in Advanced Talks to Acquire Drishti IAS for Rs 2,500 Crore

PhysicsWallah is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Drishti IAS for ₹2,500 crore, signaling a major shift beyond STEM coaching into the competitive UPSC space.

The timing is strategic, aligning with its broader expansion plans ahead of a potential IPO. If finalized, the deal could reshape India’s edtech landscape, reinforcing PhysicsWallah’s presence in civil services preparation.

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“One Day At A Time”: Mayank Kumar’s BorderPlus Marks Maiden Acquisition With German Firm

Mayank Kumar’s BorderPlus just made its first big move—snapping up German healthcare recruitment firm Onea Care.

While the deal’s price tag remains hush-hush, Kumar is betting this buyout will supercharge BorderPlus' expansion in Germany. Looks like the startup is stitching borders tighter than ever—one hire at a time.

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“Humari Bhi Haan Hai”: SEBI Greenlights IndiQube’s INR 850 Cr IPO

IndiQube just got SEBI’s nod for its ₹850 Cr IPO—time to turn those co-working spaces into cash. The startup, which went public last December, plans to raise ₹750 Cr fresh while promoters Rishi Das and Meghna Agarwal sell a slice of their 37% stake.

With this move, IndiQube is not just renting desks but reserving a spot on the stock market.

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“Ab Aayega Maza Bidu”: Ola Electric To Infuse INR 199 Cr In Battery Manufacturing Arm

Ola Electric is charging up its battery game with a ₹199 Cr infusion into its manufacturing arm, Ola Cell Technologies.

The move, sealed with 19.9 Cr preference shares at ₹10 each, signals Ola’s commitment to powering its EV ecosystem in-house. As the race for battery dominance heats up, Ola is betting big on self-reliance.

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1. Evenflow just secured fresh funds from Venture Catalysts and Sunder Ramachandran as part of its $5M Series A round. With nearly $14M raised so far, the house of brands is steadily stacking up capital for its growth spree.
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2. Entvin AI, an IIT Bombay-founded startup, just secured ₹5 Cr from Y Combinator, joining the elite 0.1% acceptance club. With this backing, it’s set to scale AI solutions for global pharma giants.
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3. Tvaster Genkalp just secured $1.25M in pre-Series A funding from Ideaspring Capital and others. The startup aims to scale up Episcreen Liver, its cutting-edge liquid biopsy test for early liver cancer detection.
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4. Hasiru Dala Innovations secured ₹6 Cr in pre-Series A funding to scale plastic recycling and waste-to-energy solutions. Backed by Rainmatter and Suzuki-linked Next Bharat Ventures, HDI is pushing sustainability forward.
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In a country where 1% of the visually impaired know Braille, four BITS Pilani grads built Annie — the world’s first self-learning Braille device. What began as a college project is now transforming classrooms across India, backed by PM Modi, Shark Tank India, and Anand Mahindra. Thinkerbell Labs is making Braille fun, independent, and scalable.

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