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SBI Sees Cash-Flow Lending Emerging as Key Funding Model for New-Age Sectors

Cash-flow-based lending is set to become increasingly important for emerging industries such as electric vehicles and mobility, according to State Bank of India managing director Ashwini Kumar Tewari. He said lenders are studying the model closely as traditional collateral is often unavailable in technology-led businesses, making revenue visibility and sector expertise critical to underwriting decisions.

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Startups & Venture Capital12 Oct 2026, 02:00 AM IST

ShuruKar Bets on Local Roots to Build India’s Next Startups

YourStory has launched ShuruKar in Patna as a nationwide initiative designed to help aspiring founders move from spotting a problem to winning their first customer. Developed with support from DPIIT and Startup India, the programme combines AI tools, mentorship and local networks to lower the barriers to entrepreneurship outside India’s major startup hubs.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 11:54 PM IST

Stripe India MD Says AI Can Help Startups Build Global From Day One

At TechSparks 2026, Stripe India Managing Director Manish Maheshwari argued that Indian startups no longer need to treat the domestic market as a proving ground before going abroad. He said artificial intelligence is lowering the cost and time required to build products for global customers, while Stripe’s OpenRouter deal is designed to reduce the expense side of that equation.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 11:13 PM IST

TechSparks 2026 Day 3 Spotlights India’s AI Ambition, Climate Tech and Global Startup Links

TechSparks 2026 closes its third day with a programme that blends entertainment, policy-grade debate and venture capital signals, underscoring how India’s startup ecosystem is broadening beyond pure fundraising. With appearances by Zakir Khan and Prakash Belawadi alongside sessions on India’s estimated $100 billion AI opportunity, global alliances and climate tech, the event reflects a market seeking both scale and substance.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM IST

Why Young Startup Employees Are Underinsured by More Than Rs 1 Crore

Many young startup employees believe their employer-provided cover and a basic personal policy are enough, but the arithmetic often says otherwise. Once outstanding loans, family obligations, inflation, and future income replacement are added up, the shortfall in term insurance can exceed Rs 1 crore by a wide margin.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 09:51 PM IST

Five AI Startups to Watch as India’s Market Moves Beyond the Model Race

India’s artificial intelligence sector is entering a new phase, with investors and founders increasingly focused on applications, infrastructure, and enterprise adoption rather than foundation models alone. In October, five startups stood out for showing how the country’s AI story is broadening into practical, revenue-linked businesses with clearer paths to scale.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 08:49 PM IST

India Can Build Any Technology, Says Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Urging Stronger Backing for Startup Risk-Takers

At TechSparks 2026, Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala argued that India has the technical depth to build virtually any technology, but must pair that capability with a stronger culture of entrepreneurship, risk-taking and problem-solving. He called for education reforms, greater emphasis on edge computing and closer consortia linking scientists with startups to address local challenges at scale.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 08:49 PM IST

Five AI Startups Signal India’s Shift From Model Hype to Real-World Deployment

India’s AI startup market is entering a more mature phase, with founders increasingly focused on workflow automation, enterprise deployment, and measurable business outcomes rather than model-building alone. Five startups that stood out in October reflect a broader shift in the country’s venture landscape: investors are backing applied AI companies that can solve specific problems at scale.

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