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#Update Honeywell(@honeywell) has launched Protonium, a suite of AI and ML technologies designed to enhance the efficiency and scalability of green hydrogen production by tackling high costs and operational inefficiencies. Aternium, a U.S. hydrogen producer and recipient of a Department of Energy award, will be the first to deploy Protonium at its Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2), citing its potential to meet safety and operational standards. Protonium features tools like a Concept Design Optimiser for cost reduction, an Electrolyser Control System for performance monitoring, and a Unified Control and Optimiser for energy and plant management using digital twins and predictive analytics. Honeywell aims to improve green hydrogen's commercial viability and support clean energy transition. Read the story: https://t.co/AgGYug1n5r #Honeywell #CleanEnergy #GreenHydrogen #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #SustainableTech #HydrogenProduction #EnergyEfficiency #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech

#Update Pune-based agritech startup AgroStar has secured INR 57.65 crore (around $6.7 million) in a fresh funding round from its existing investors, marking its first capital infusion in 2025. Prominent participants included Accel India, Evolvence, Chiratae Ventures, Hero Enterprises, Bertelsmann, and Aavishkaar India. Following this round, AgroStar's valuation is estimated at approximately $293 million. Founded in 2013 by Sitanshu and Shardul Sheth, AgroStar operates a digital and offline platform providing agri-inputs and advisory services to farmers, primarily earning through input sales. To date, the company has raised over $110 million. In FY22, AgroStar reported a revenue of INR 260 crore with a loss of INR 142 crore, competing with players like Ninjacart and DeHaat. Read the story: https://t.co/kpxRtfV8Y5 #AgriTech #StartupFunding #PuneStartups #FarmersFirst #AgroStar #InvestmentNews #TechForGood #SustainableAgriculture #AgriInnovation #IndianStartups

#Update Motilal Oswal anticipates a tepid 2-5% constant currency revenue growth for top-tier IT companies in FY26, as earnings season approaches. For Q4 FY25, tier-I firms are expected to show a -1.0% to flat QoQ CC growth, while tier-II players might range from -0.5% to 5%. Specifically, Infosys and TCS are projected to report revenue declines. In contrast, LTTS is expected to lead growth among mid-tier companies. EBIT margins across the sector may face pressure due to factors like wage hikes and slower growth. Overall, the net headcount addition across IT firms is likely to be subdued, reflecting a cautious industry outlook and muted demand recovery. Investors will closely watch the FY26 guidance amid prevailing global economic uncertainties. Read the story: https://t.co/L69IGVN1FN #ITSector #EarningsSeason #MotilalOswal #RevenueGrowth #Infosys #TCS #LTTS #BusinessInsights #MarketUpdate #TechStocks

#Update While India's economy shows stable GDP growth, the MSME sector exhibits a nuanced recovery, according to a UGRO Capital and Dun & Bradstreet report. While 64% of MSMEs have resumed operations post-pandemic and over half report 10%+ YoY growth, investment momentum has significantly slowed. Formalization is improving, with better debt-to-turnover ratios in larger firms. However, micro enterprises still struggle for funding, as lenders prefer asset-backed loans. Overall GNPAs for MSMEs have declined to a 12-year low. Small businesses show more optimism than larger firms amid global trade concerns, favoring localized supply chains. Read the story: https://t.co/tFVzMk1zni #MSME #IndiaEconomy #SmallBusinessGrowth #EconomicRecovery #InvestmentTrends #Entrepreneurship #BusinessNews #DunAndBradstreet #UGROCapital #LocalSupplyChains

#Update Piyush Goyal emphasized India's focus on "nationalism" and fair trade at the India Global Forum, stating India can work bilaterally with nations practicing fair trade. He criticized China's growth, attributing it to unfair practices, and urged Indian industries to turn challenges into opportunities. Goyal's comments came amid US tariffs on Indian exports, causing market volatility. He stressed the need for honest pricing in global trade, warning of increased turbulence without it. India, he said, is well-positioned to navigate these challenges, citing its past successes during crises. Meanwhile, China vowed to "fight to the end" if the US escalates trade tensions. Read the story: https://t.co/vFxty5MXTZ #IndiaGlobalForum #PiyushGoyal #FairTrade #Nationalism #TradeTensions #IndianEconomy #GlobalTrade #EconomicPolicy #MarketVolatility #TradeOpportunities

#Update Cybercriminals increasingly target the BFSI sector due to its wealth of money and data. In H1 2024, phishing attacks surged by 175%. Experts like InCred's Ashwin Sekar emphasize employee awareness training through simulated attacks. Pretexting also poses a significant threat to customers. The rise of AI in BFSI necessitates strong governance and transparency to ensure fairness and build trust. Onsurity's Yogesh Agarwal stressed the need for audit trails in AI decision-making. Digit Insurance's Dr. Anand Mahalingam highlighted the importance of testing AI models for bias across factors like gender and income, advocating for comprehensive AI governance and audit logs to foster user trust and wider adoption of financial services. Read the story: https://t.co/BU5RKeqWj1 #Cybersecurity #BFSI #EmployeeTraining #PhishingAttacks #AIInFinance #FinancialSecurity #DataProtection #CyberAwareness #Governance #DigitalTrust

#Update InCred Alternatives has achieved the final close of its maiden private equity fund, IGPF-I, exceeding its ₹500 crore target to reach over ₹575 crore. The fund garnered strong support from family offices, UHNIs, and HNIs. IGPF-I will focus on the consumption, enterprise, technology, and financial services sectors. It has already invested in companies like Manjushree Technopack and Shadowfax, with Niva Bupa's successful listing marking an early win. The fund, led by Vivek Singla, aims to capitalize on the current environment where pricing expectations are reset and the focus has shifted towards profitable growth. Read the story: https://t.co/iBWZYtmQpv #PrivateEquity #InvestmentFund #FinancialServices #TechnologyInvestment #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #InvestmentOpportunities #UHNIs #ConsumptionSector #EnterpriseGrowth

#Update Tata Capital and boAT have confidentially filed IPO papers with SEBI. Tata Capital's INR 15,000 crore IPO, including fresh shares and an OFS by Tata Sons, is set to be the largest NBFC listing, driven by RBI's mandatory listing for upper-layer NBFCs. boAT, backed by Warburg Pincus, aims to raise $300-500 million with a $1.5 billion valuation, having previously paused IPO plans in 2022. The confidential filing route, introduced in 2022, allows companies to keep their DRHPs private until finalized. Read the story: https://t.co/1eKHTOYBuO #TataCapital #boAT #IPOUpdate #SEBI #NBFC #InvestmentNews #FinanceUpdates #MarketTrends #StartupFunding #ConfidentialFiling

#Update Neo Asset Management's second private credit fund, NSCOF-II, achieved its first close at INR 2,000 crore within three months. Targeting INR 5,000 crore, the fund will provide secured, bespoke credit solutions to EBITDA-positive companies, backed by 2-3x asset collateral and regular interest. Neo aims for a diversified portfolio of 25-30 investments, ranging from INR 150-300 crore. Building on the success of their fully deployed first fund, NSCOF-I, Neo leverages its experienced team and disciplined approach to tap into India's mid-market credit opportunities, aiming for superior risk-adjusted returns. Read the story: https://t.co/FNqJMgbxJG #PrivateCredit #AssetManagement #InvestmentFund #MidMarketFinance #CreditSolutions #FinancialServices #InvestmentOpportunities #IndiaFinance #BespokeInvesting #RiskAdjustedReturns

#Update Bengaluru-based social gaming startup Eloelo is set to raise INR 114 crore in a Series B funding round led by Play Ventures, Gameskraft Technologies, WestBridge Ventures, and Kalaari Capital. The funds will be used to expand Eloelo's operations, support working capital needs, and strengthen its balance sheet. Founded in 2020, Eloelo combines interactive live streams with games and social content, reaching over 85 million users. Despite revenue of INR 4.8 crore in FY24, losses widened to INR 99.1 crore. Eloelo aims to capitalize on India's booming creator economy. Read the story: https://t.co/RwEJj9D3kZ #Eloelo #BengaluruTech #SeriesBFunding #GamingStartup #CreatorEconomy #InteractiveStreaming #SocialGaming #IndianStartups #TechInvestments #StartupNews

#Update Bengaluru-based social gaming startup Eloelo is set to raise INR 114 crore in a Series B funding round led by Play Ventures, Gameskraft Technologies, WestBridge Ventures, and Kalaari Capital. The funds will be used to expand Eloelo's operations, support working capital needs, and strengthen its balance sheet. Founded in 2020, Eloelo combines interactive live streams with games and social content, reaching over 85 million users. Despite revenue of INR 4.8 crore in FY24, losses widened to INR 99.1 crore. Eloelo aims to capitalize on India's booming creator eco Read the story: https://t.co/RwEJj9D3kZ #Eloelo #BengaluruTech #SeriesBFunding #GamingStartup #CreatorEconomy #InteractiveStreaming #SocialGaming #IndianStartups #TechInvestments #StartupNews

#Update Online fashion retailer Outzidr secured INR 30 crore in funding led by Stellaris Venture Partners, with angel investors like Ramakant Sharma and Ghazal Alagh participating. The capital will enhance Outzidr's agile "test-and-react" model, invest in its team, technology, supply chain, brand building, and inventory. Founded in 2024, Outzidr targets Gen Z with trendy, occasion-specific fashion and aims for a INR 100 crore annual revenue run rate within 6-8 months. Their core strategy involves quickly identifying trends, launching small batches, and scaling popular styles, maintaining a lean inventory cycle with plans to shift 90% of manufacturing to India within two years. Read the story: https://t.co/GTH21UXLXw #FashionRetail #FundingNews #GenZFashion #EcommerceTrends #StartupFunding #Outzidr #FashionInvestment #TrendyFashion #SupplyChainManagement #MadeInIndia

#Update Easebuzz, a payments and fintech platform, raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from 8i Ventures and Varanium Capital. The funding will enhance their vertical SaaS offerings, online payment aggregation, and expansion into offline payments with POS and UPI QR-based Soundbox solutions. Easebuzz has demonstrated strong financial performance, with GTV surpassing $30 billion in FY25 and revenue more than doubling to INR 650 crore from INR 294 crore in FY24, while maintaining profitability. The platform serves over 200,000 businesses across various sectors. The company has also received RBI authorization as a payment aggregator and is seeking a cross-border license. Easebuzz aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem for digital payments and financial operations for Indian businesses. Read the story: https://t.co/IQOMla0k5B #Fintech #PaymentSolutions #DigitalPayments #SeriesAFunding #SaaS #PaymentAggregator #Easebuzz #VentureCapital #RBI #StartupFunding

#Update Fintech leaders at Startup Mahakumbh emphasized the urgent need for a credible SRO to guide India's booming fintech sector. While acknowledging rapid growth and innovation, they stressed that global recognition hinges on robust governance, standardized compliance, and inclusive innovation. Siddarth Pai warned against "circumvention masquerading as innovation," advocating for self-regulation as the sector matures. Srikanth Rajagopalan highlighted the need to "standardize compliance" to foster trust and growth. Mohit Mehra drew parallels to stockbrokers' self-governance, seeing the SRO as a support system for both industry and regulators. The consensus was that the SRO should proactively collaborate with regulators to build sustainable frameworks and prioritize inclusive innovations, particularly for underserved populations. Read the story: https://t.co/tsvZsx1tsI #Fintech #StartupMahakumbh #FinancialInnovation #SelfRegulation #Governance #Compliance #FintechLeaders #InclusiveInnovation #IndiaFintech #SRO

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#Update OPL, a digital credit infrastructure firm, secured strategic investments from NABARD and HSBC, joining existing shareholders like SIDBI and SBI. This funding aims to digitize lending, deepen financial inclusion, and improve credit access in rural India. NABARD's investment aligns with its rural digitization goals through RRBs and Agri Stack. Chairman Shaji K V emphasized leveraging technology for sustainable rural growth. HSBC's Moran Levinovitz highlighted their mission to enhance digital lending capabilities in India. OPL aims to bridge the financial gap for rural communities and MSMEs using AI/ML and advanced analytics. This partnership will accelerate innovation and transform India's lending ecosystem. Read the story: https://t.co/P6OKZPC8J3 #DigitalCredit #FinancialInclusion #InvestmentNews #FintechIndia #MSMEs #RuralFinance #AIinFinance #LendingInnovation #NABARD #HSBC

Samunnati Raises INR 2,300 Crore to Expands Lender Base Read full story: https://t.co/t20arbi6D6 #Samunnati #DebtFunding #AgriValueChain #FinancialGrowth #LendingPartners #Securitisation #BankingInstitutions #SBI #IOB #FederalBank #KotakMahindraBank #KarurVysyaBank https://t.co/RgirZ92lmX

The Indian four-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) market is still evolving Read full story: https://t.co/Z3m0PkL0oI #EVMarket #ElectricVehicles #IndianEVs #e4W #Depreciation #ResaleValue #TataMotors #SustainableTransport #EVOwnership #BatteryLife #ICEvehicles #EVChallenges https://t.co/IjOoqqxiuB

NABARD and HSBC Invest in OPL to Strengthen Digital Financial Ecosystems Read full story: https://t.co/ASwlcnTrNH #OPL #DigitalCredit #FinancialInclusion #NABARD #HSBC #LendingTech #RuralCredit #InclusiveGrowth #FinTech #InstitutionalSupport #TechSolutions https://t.co/gp2YjVXMJo

Juspay has raised USD 60 million in a Series D funding round led by private equity firm Kedaara Capital. Read full story: https://t.co/5Wtjrxz6R4 #Juspay #SeriesDFunding #KedaaraCapital #SoftBank #Accel #TechSolutions #PaymentTechnology #RealTimePayments #FinTech https://t.co/r3xY3HysLD