Startup Originals Team- July 8, 2025
Startup Originals TeamAdani Power Strengthens Thermal Portfolio with 600 MW VIPL Plant Acquisition
Adani Power has taken a bold stride in its expansion strategy by successfully acquiring the 600 MW Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd (VIPL) coal-fired power plant for ₹4,000 crore. This acquisition, completed…
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- July 5, 2025
Kotak Mahindra Bank Manager Stole ₹31 Crore to Fund Gambling
In a startling revelation, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU), Bihar Police, filed fresh charges on June 27, 2025, against Sumit Kumar, a former branch manager at Kotak Mahindra Bank, alongside…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 5, 2025
Strengthening Electronics Manufacturing Step by Step’: Ashwini Vaishnaw Says India to Match China’s 38% Value Add in 5 Years
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has outlined India’s ambitious roadmap to scale its electronics manufacturing ecosystem. In a recent ET roundtable, he emphasized India’s goal to boost domestic value‑addition in electronics to…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 5, 2025
India Launches ₹2,000 Cr Drone Tech Incentive Scheme to Boost Local Manufacturing
The Indian government has unveiled a major ₹2,000 crore (USD 234 million) drone technology incentive scheme to accelerate domestic drone manufacturing. This three-year programme is designed to reduce dependency on imported…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 5, 2025
EaseMyTrip Co-founder Nishant Pitti Pledges Shares Worth ₹95 Crore for Personal Use
Nishant Pitti, one of the co-founders and key promoters of EaseMyTrip (EMT), has pledged shares worth ₹95 crore from his personal holdings. The move was revealed in a recent stock…
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- July 5, 2025
BlackBuck’s Fintech Arm Gets RBI Nod for Prepaid Payment License
Logistics-tech company BlackBuck has taken a significant step towards digitizing freight payments in India. Its fintech subsidiary, BlackBuck Fintech Private Limited, has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 5, 2025
Zoho Expands to Kerala and Acquires Asimov Robotics
Zoho, the software giant led by Sridhar Vembu, is expanding its footprint in India once again – this time by opening a brand-new campus in Kerala and acquiring Kochi-based robotics…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 5, 2025
SEBI vs Jane Street: Why Zerodha CEO Says Retail Trading Could Take a Hit
In a bold regulatory move, India’s market watchdog SEBI has barred U.S.-based proprietary trading firm Jane Street from operating in Indian markets. The action came after allegations of manipulation in…
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- July 5, 2025
Ananth Tech to Launch India’s First Private Satellite Broadband Service
Hyderabad-based Ananth Technologies has received approval from IN‑SPACe, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre – to launch a ₹3,000 crore satellite broadband service by 2028. This marks a historic…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 4, 2025
This Bengaluru couple’s ice cream brand served nearly 25,000 customers in just 11 months
A Humble Start in JP Nagar: In October 2023, QOQO BAE opened its very first kiosk in JP Nagar, Bengaluru. No investors, no flashy promotions – just two passionate founders,…