In the pulsating heart of India’s burgeoning deeptech ecosystem, where innovation meets ambition under the sweltering Mumbai sun, a new star has emerged on the funding horizon. Vaani AI Research, a trailblazing startup dedicated to crafting full-stack, production-grade voice agent infrastructure, has triumphantly clinched a $400,000 pre-seed funding round. Led by the powerhouse Venture Catalysts, …
Business Byte, one of India’s leading startup media platforms, has officially partnered with Favcy as an Ecosystem Partner for its flagship initiative — the 1to10 Accelerator Program. The accelerator is designed to support revenue-generating startups in scaling from early traction to meaningful growth with the right mix of funding, mentorship, and national media visibility. This collaboration marks a milestone in …
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) overhaul—often dubbed GST 2.0—approved by the GST Council earlier in September 2025, has introduced sweeping changes in how large SUVs are taxed in India. One of the most consequential beneficiaries is the Mahindra XUV700. Here’s a full look at what has changed, the impact, key numbers, and what prospective …
New Delhi — India’s food-processing sector is on track for a sharp expansion and is widely projected to reach about US$535 billion by the end of FY2025-26 (FY26). That projection — repeated by industry bodies and government-linked publications after recent industry events — is being driven by rising domestic consumption, expanding organised processing, government incentives …
Introduction On September 1, 2025, Elev8 Venture Partners, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm, announced the successful closure of its inaugural fund at Rs 1,400 crore (approximately $160 million), a landmark achievement for India’s startup ecosystem. Guided by Navin Honagudi, an investor with over 15 years of expertise, Elev8 is committed to supporting high-growth, technology-driven startups …