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Agnikul Agnite test fires world largest single piece 3D printed booster engine to speed launches

Agnikul Agnite test fires world largest single piece 3D printed booster engine to speed launches

Agnikul Cosmos says it has successfully test-fired Agnite, described as the world’s largest single-piece 3D-printed booster engine. The startup claims the shift to this engine design can cut rocket manufacturing from months to about seven days, potentially turning years of wait into days. The quicker turnaround could benefit defense operations and disaster-response launches.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Infra Market eyes branded B2C growth and an IPO in 2025, cofounder Aaditya Sharda says

Infra Market eyes branded B2C growth and an IPO in 2025, cofounder Aaditya Sharda says

Infra.Market says it will double down on a branded B2C approach even as infrastructure remains one of India’s most challenging sectors. In an interview, cofounder Aaditya Sharda highlighted how the startup has stayed profitable since launch and outlined its roadmap toward going public in 2025.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Startup vs Procter and Gamble Over Neem Based Pad Ingredient Fight Reignites After Court Move

Startup vs Procter and Gamble Over Neem Based Pad Ingredient Fight Reignites After Court Move

Delhi-based inventor Rajiv Rai Sachdev says Procter & Gamble used his neem-based decoction and processing method in its Whisper Ultra Clean sanitary pads. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed P&G’s plea to dismiss the complaint, keeping the intellectual property battle alive and potentially setting up a costly legal fight over scientific know-how and product claims.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
STCH pivots AI to fabric manufacturing raises funds but cuts announced amount in update

STCH pivots AI to fabric manufacturing raises funds but cuts announced amount in update

AI fashion backend startup STCH, founded by ex-Zetwerk executives, says it raised $5.5 Mn in its Pre-Series A round led by Omnivore, with Kae Capital and WVC. The update came after an earlier $7 Mn figure. The company plans to expand AI capabilities, build its fabric R&D lab, and scale a CDMO platform that recreates fabrics in about 45 days.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 24 Apr 2026
EV financing startup Astranova Mobility raises Rs 60 crore to fuel AI driven growth

EV financing startup Astranova Mobility raises Rs 60 crore to fuel AI driven growth

Astranova Mobility, an EV financing platform, has raised Rs 60 crore from IvyCap, ADB and Trucks VC. CEO Mundra says the capital will largely bolster data, AI and engineering capabilities, positioning the company for more than five-fold growth over the next 18 months. The round signals intensified competition in India’s EV lending and fintech space.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
IPF raises Rs 3.2 crore seed funding to scale peer to peer kids resale

IPF raises Rs 3.2 crore seed funding to scale peer to peer kids resale

Bengaluru startup IPF, a peer to peer marketplace for preloved kids’ products, has raised Rs 3.2 crore in seed funding led by Titan Capital. Founded by IIT Roorkee alumni, the company says it will use the round to strengthen technology, enhance trust and safety, and broaden access for more parents across India.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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M2P Fintech names Vivek Seshadri CFO as IPO plans move into gear

M2P Fintech names Vivek Seshadri CFO as IPO plans move into gear

M2P Fintech has appointed Vivek Seshadri as its group chief financial officer, aiming to tighten capital discipline and strengthen internal systems ahead of a potential IPO in India. With over 15 years of experience from investment banking and investor relations, Seshadri’s role is positioned as groundwork for a future public listing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Cashfree appoints Visa finance veteran Sameer Gandhi as CFO to speed profitability push

Cashfree appoints Visa finance veteran Sameer Gandhi as CFO to speed profitability push

Bengaluru payments firm Cashfree has named Sameer Gandhi as its new Chief Financial Officer. Gandhi previously headed finance at Visa India, and will now steer Cashfree’s financial strategy and commercial operations. The appointment is aimed at supporting the company’s plan for faster growth and improved profitability in the coming quarters, even as it processes over $80 billion in annual transactions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Pune startup uses drones to make dangerous confined space inspections safer and faster

Pune startup uses drones to make dangerous confined space inspections safer and faster

A Pune-based startup founded by Niharika Kolte Alekar is targeting a risky blind spot in industrial maintenance: confined-space inspections. While drones are increasingly used outdoors, the company focuses on navigating tight, hard-to-reach interiors to improve safety and reduce exposure for workers, potentially changing how industries approach inspections and compliance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
VAST Data raises 1 billion boosting valuation to 30 billion for AI infrastructure demand

VAST Data raises 1 billion boosting valuation to 30 billion for AI infrastructure demand

VAST Data has raised $1 billion in a fresh funding round, pushing its valuation to $30 billion—up sharply from $9.1 billion in 2023. The data storage and AI infrastructure company attributes the surge to soaring demand for AI compute and storage. The new capital will support global expansion and further technology development, underscoring the sector’s rapid momentum.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Noon startup exits stealth with $44 million as investors bet on product design

Noon startup exits stealth with $44 million as investors bet on product design

San Francisco-based product design startup Noon has officially emerged from stealth mode after raising $44 million. The round includes Chemistry, First Round Capital, Scribble Ventures, Elevation Capital, and Afore Capital, plus individual investors from the technology and design world. The funding suggests strong expectations for Noon’s approach to improving how products are designed and built.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Hyderabad startup digitises kabadiwallas turning waste into a digital marketplace

Hyderabad startup digitises kabadiwallas turning waste into a digital marketplace

Hyderabad startup Recykal is taking on India’s USD 100 billion, largely informal, cash-driven waste management market with a B2B digital marketplace. By enabling the sale and purchase of recyclables, it helps companies like Coca-Cola, Marico and Nykaa move toward plastic neutrality. Backed by investors including Morgan Stanley and Circulate Capital, Recykal is trying to make waste trading traceable and efficient.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Vibrium raises 1 million seed round to turn AI agents into enterprise delivery

Vibrium raises 1 million seed round to turn AI agents into enterprise delivery

Enterprise AI platform Vibrium has raised a $1 million seed round to strengthen its product development and AI agent framework. The company says its goal is to close the gap between what AI can do in tests and what enterprises can actually deploy, helping move customers from experimentation toward real business execution.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Weight loss startup Elevate Now lands Rs 18 crore seed funding to upgrade tech and research

Weight loss startup Elevate Now lands Rs 18 crore seed funding to upgrade tech and research

Weight loss platform Elevate Now has raised Rs 18 crore in seed funding, aiming to strengthen its technology and research capabilities. The fresh capital is expected to support product improvements and help the startup develop more effective approaches in the health and weight management space.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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AITS raises 4 million pre series A to rapidly expand Rysen School network

AITS raises 4 million pre series A to rapidly expand Rysen School network

AITS has raised $4 million in a pre-series A round led by Big Capital and Redbrook Fund to expand the Rysen School network across India. The funding is aimed at accelerating growth while reinforcing the startup’s future-ready, technology-integrated learning approach. The deal underscores rising investor interest in scalable education platforms.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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