For decades, India’s military strength was paradoxical: a global powerhouse in manpower, but structurally dependent on foreign nations for its critical defence needs. Whether it was surveillance systems, loitering munitions, naval tech, or satellite propulsion, the heart of India’s defence capabilities came stamped with a foreign label. But not anymore. In the past few years,…
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Sanlayan Technologies: From Stealth Mode to Defence-Tech Gamechanger
India’s defence sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditionally one of the world’s largest arms importers, India is now witnessing a surge of private players building indigenous military technologies aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Among the most compelling examples of this shift is Sanlayan Technologies, a Bengaluru-based defence electronics startup that’s rising fast…
Read moreIPO-Bound Groww Raises $200M at $7B Valuation: Is India’s Biggest Wealthtech Finally Ready to Go Public?
India’s digital wealth management story just hit another milestone. Groww, one of the most prominent fintech startups in the country, has raised $200 million in a Series F round at a staggering $7 billion valuation, confirming its place among India’s elite unicorns. More importantly, this round comes at a time when They reportedly tripled its…
Read moreDrone Duel in Indian Skies: Asteria vs Garuda Aerospace
India’s aerospace and defence landscape is undergoing a silent revolution, led not just by traditional giants like HAL or BEL, but by nimble, innovation-first startups. Fuelled by liberalised drone policies, rising defence budgets, and the push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Indian drone market is projected to more than double from ~$654 million in 2024 to…
Read moreIs Vivriti Capital Redefining Private Credit in India’s Mid-Market?
In just 8 years, Vivriti Capital has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing debt capital providers for mid-market enterprises. For those interested in Vivriti Capital: The Financial Story of India’s Emerging Mid-Market Lender, this report presents Vivriti Capital’s financial and strategic evolution from FY20 to FY25, detailing how the fintech NBFC scaled into a profitable,…
Read moreFrom Marketplace to Markets: Meesho’s Journey to IPO
India’s e-commerce sector is undergoing a digital revolution, fueled by increased internet penetration, affordable smartphones, and growing consumer aspirations across Tier II and III cities. While giants like Amazon and Flipkart have dominated the metro and upper-middle-class segments, a new breed of e-commerce players, such as Meesho, is emerging, built for Bharat. These platforms are…
Read moreEuler Motors: Charging Ahead in India’s Electric Cargo Vehicle Revolution
Driving the EV Logistics Revolution in India India’s electric mobility landscape is shifting gears fast, and Euler Motors is accelerating right at the center of it. When it comes to Euler Motors: Charging Ahead in India’s EV Cargo Race, the company has been making significant strides. In just three years, electric three-wheeler adoption has skyrocketed,…
Read moreFirst quarter of covering startup growth metrics
Our rationale for covering growth metrics It is the end of the first quarter since we decided to change the format of our weekly deal coverage. Instead of giving a deal summary, we have been reporting company headline financials of hyper-growth companies that had a deal in the previous week. It served two purposes, We have…
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