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Startups & Venture Capital 03 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Indian Startup VC Funding Plunges 66% in October as Large Deals Dry Up

Venture capital funding into Indian startups fell sharply in October, dropping 66% from the previous month, as the market saw an almost complete absence of large-ticket deals. The decline underscores how dependent monthly funding totals remain on a handful of big transactions, even as investors continue to back selective opportunities across the ecosystem.

By RDU Global Wire4 min read

National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:42 AM IST)

Hyderabad Metro and Telangana RTC to Launch Common Travel Pass on October 2

Hyderabad’s urban transport network is set for a significant integration push as the Metro Rail and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation prepare to launch a common travel pass on October 2. The move is designed to make intermodal commuting easier, reduce friction for daily passengers, and strengthen the case for public transport in a rapidly expanding metropolitan region.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (09:12 PM IST)

Credit Card Issuers Pivot to EMI Loans as Revolver Model Weakens

India’s credit card issuers are increasingly pushing equated monthly instalments and personal loan-on-card products as the traditional revolver model loses momentum. With fewer customers carrying balances month to month, interest income is rising more slowly than card spending, forcing lenders to lean harder on fees and conversion-led lending to protect profitability.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:04 PM IST)

Andhra Pradesh Courts Maharashtra Investors Ahead of Visakhapatnam Summit

Andhra Pradesh Industry and Commerce Minister Kondapalli Srinivas has pitched the state as an investor-friendly destination to Maharashtra-based companies, highlighting policy support and sectoral opportunities ahead of the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam. The outreach underscores Andhra Pradesh’s effort to convert the summit into a concrete investment pipeline across manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics and allied industries.

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Markets, IPOs & WealthJust now (01:41 PM IST)

Coca-Cola Weighs December Filing for $1 Billion India IPO of Bottling Arm

Coca-Cola Co. is preparing to file draft papers by December for the planned initial public offering of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt., a transaction that could raise about $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal, which may value the Indian bottling business at close to $10 billion, would test investor appetite for a large consumer listing in one of the world’s most active equity markets.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (07:09 AM IST)

India’s Next Commerce Battle Will Be Won in the Gap Between Discovery and Access

Digital content has made product discovery easier than ever across India, but the harder problem remains unchanged: turning aspiration into purchase for consumers outside the metros. The next phase of ecommerce will be defined by which startups can close the gaps in affordability, assortment and convenience without sacrificing scale or margins.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (12:54 PM IST)

Indian Startup Funding Surges on Debt-Led Mega Deals in Sept. 19-25 Week

Venture capital inflows into Indian startups jumped sharply in the week of Sept. 19-25, powered less by broad-based early-stage enthusiasm and more by a concentrated set of large transactions, including debt-heavy financings. The pattern underscores a market where capital is still available for scaled businesses with clearer cash flows, even as investors remain selective on risk.

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