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## Recent articles
- [Vaia Expands into US Market, Targets Financial Institutions with Agentic AI Platform](https://globalbusinessline.com/vaia-expands-into-us-market-targets-financial-institutions-with-agentic-ai-platform/)
  Author: Sneha Gupta; Published: 2026-09-23T08:33:54+00:00; Modified: 2026-09-23T08:34:09+00:00
  Summary: Bengaluru, September 23, 2026: Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence company Vaia has announced its expansion into the United States, targeting banks, investment firms, wealth managers and family offices as financial institutions increase their adoption
- [Lumikai Leads $600K Pre-Seed Round in AI Co-Creation Platform Demoverse](https://globalbusinessline.com/lumikai-leads-600k-pre-seed-round-in-ai-co-creation-platform-demoverse/)
  Author: Shruthi M; Published: 2026-09-23T06:54:11+00:00; Modified: 2026-09-23T06:55:27+00:00
  Summary: Demoverse, an AI-driven product co-creation platform, raised $600,000 in pre-seed funding led by Lumikai. The funds will convert early brand partnerships into paid campaigns, expand into the US, and grow its consumer creator community. It allows customers to modify product concepts using AI, aiming to bridge consumer preferences with product development effectively.
- [Sona Comstar Pushes Advanced Manufacturing and Physical AI Agenda at IIT Delhi](https://globalbusinessline.com/sona-comstar-pushes-advanced-manufacturing-and-physical-ai-agenda-at-iit-delhi/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-09-16T09:04:50+00:00; Modified: 2026-09-16T09:05:06+00:00
  Summary: New Delhi, September 16, 2026: Mobility technology company Sona Comstar has highlighted advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and physical AI as key technologies likely to shape the next phase of India’s
- [Can Fin Homes’ ₹296.95-Crore Project Tejas Sets the Stage for AI-Ready Digital Home Finance](https://globalbusinessline.com/can-fin-homes-%e2%82%b9296-95-crore-project-tejas-sets-the-stage-for-ai-ready-digital-home-finance/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-09-12T08:58:45+00:00; Modified: 2026-09-12T08:58:59+00:00
  Summary: Bengaluru, September 12, 2026: Can Fin Homes Ltd. is undertaking one of its most significant technology transformations with Project Tejas, a ₹296.95-crore, seven-year enterprise digital transformation programme designed to modernise the housing
- [CII Karnataka ESG Summit 2026 Puts Climate Resilience at the Heart of Business Strategy](https://globalbusinessline.com/cii-karnataka-esg-summit-2026-puts-climate-resilience-at-the-heart-of-business-strategy/)
  Author: Shruthi M; Published: 2026-09-12T08:38:14+00:00; Modified: 2026-09-12T09:12:13+00:00
  Summary: 4th edition brings together 150+ CXOs and senior leaders as industry calls for ESG to move from commitment to measurable action Bengaluru, September 12, 2026: Climate resilience, responsible value chains and the
- [Comet Raises ₹100 Crore in Series B to Expand Offline Sneaker Retail Footprint](https://globalbusinessline.com/comet-raises-%e2%82%b9100-crore-in-series-b-to-expand-offline-sneaker-retail-footprint/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-09-05T12:39:41+00:00; Modified: 2026-09-05T12:39:57+00:00
  Summary: New Delhi, India: Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) sneaker brand Comet has raised ₹100 crore ($10.6 million) in its Series B funding round as the company looks to expand its offline retail presence across
- [Atravelq Raises Fresh Funding at ₹10 Crore Valuation to Expand Personalised International Travel Business](https://globalbusinessline.com/atravelq-raises-fresh-funding-at-%e2%82%b910-crore-valuation-to-expand-personalised-international-travel-business/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-19T07:50:13+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-19T07:50:27+00:00
  Summary: 💰 Funding Alert | Atravelq

Chandigarh-based personalised travel company Atravelq has raised fresh funding at an equity valuation of ₹10 crore, backed by its seed investors and founding stakeholders.

The company plans to deploy the fresh capital towards technology, customer experience, destination capabilities and expansion in selected growth markets across India.

✈️ 10,000+ travellers served
🌍 180+ destinations
🧳 Nearly 6,000 international journeys facilitated
🎯 Targeting 50,000 customers over the next five years

Atravelq provides personalised international holidays alongside visa assistance, flights, hotels, transfers, experiences and on-trip support, with destinations spanning Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia and New Zealand.

The funding comes as travellers increasingly move towards personalised experiences and customised itineraries rather than conventional fixed travel packages.

#Atravelq #StartupFunding #TravelTech #InternationalTravel #TravelStartups
- [Jassper Shipping Announces $50 Million Investment to Expand Project Logistics and Bulk Cargo Operations](https://globalbusinessline.com/jassper-shipping-announces-50-million-investment-to-expand-project-logistics-and-bulk-cargo-operations/)
  Author: Shruthi M; Published: 2026-08-19T07:36:46+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-19T07:37:02+00:00
  Summary: 🚢 **Investment Alert | Jassper Shipping Plans $50 Million Expansion**

Hyderabad-based **Jassper Shipping** has announced plans to invest **US$50 million over the next three years** to strengthen its project logistics, heavy-lift transportation, vessel chartering and multimodal cargo capabilities.

The first phase will see **US$10 million** deployed to expand its B2B project logistics business, serving sectors including power, steel, petrochemicals, heavy engineering, manufacturing and major infrastructure projects.

The investment will also support:

• Bulk and breakbulk cargo capabilities
• Port-to-plant logistics
• Vessel chartering
• Specialised transportation for oversized cargo
• Technology-led logistics planning
• Expansion across India and the Gulf

With more than three decades of experience, Jassper Shipping is positioning itself to capture growing demand for specialised logistics as infrastructure and industrial investments accelerate across the region.

**Pushpank Kaushik, CEO & Head of Business Development (Subcontinent, Middle East & Southeast Asia), Jassper Shipping**, said the investment reflects the company's long-term commitment to building stronger project cargo, breakbulk and integrated industrial supply-chain capabilities.

#JassperShipping #ProjectLogistics #Logistics #SupplyChain #Infrastructure
- [Hearzap Acquires Amplifon India, Expands Hearing Healthcare Network to 420 Centres](https://globalbusinessline.com/hearzap-acquires-amplifon-india-expands-hearing-healthcare-network-to-420-centres/)
  Author: Shruthi M; Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:56+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-18T13:02:07+00:00
  Summary: 📢 Acquisition Alert | Hearzap Acquires Amplifon India

Hearzap has completed the acquisition of Amplifon India’s hearing healthcare business, strengthening its position in India’s organised hearing healthcare sector.

The acquisition expands Hearzap’s nationwide footprint to 420 centres, supported by more than 1,000 service providers, as the company moves towards its target of 500 hearing care centres by 2027.

📈 The combined business is expected to cross ₹230 crore in topline revenue following integration.

Hearzap is targeting approximately ₹250 crore in revenue by the end of the current financial year and aims to scale towards nearly ₹500 crore by FY2029.

The company also plans further investments in AI-enabled diagnostics, tele-audiology, new hearing care centres, rehabilitation services and expansion into underserved Tier II and Tier III markets.

The acquisition marks an important consolidation in India’s growing organised hearing healthcare ecosystem.

#Hearzap #AmplifonIndia #Healthcare #MergersAndAcquisitions #IndiaHealthcare
- [Atom Group Acquires Amaltas Partners, Secures DFSA Approval for Dubai DIFC Entry](https://globalbusinessline.com/atom-group-acquires-amaltas-partners-secures-dfsa-approval-for-dubai-difc-entry/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-18T12:51:36+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-18T12:51:50+00:00
  Summary: Mumbai, India, August 18, 2026: Atom Group has announced the acquisition of Amaltas Partners Limited following formal approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for a change in control of the
- [PM Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi on September 17](https://globalbusinessline.com/semicon-india-2026-pm-modi-inauguration-new-delhi/)
  Author: Shruthi M; Published: 2026-08-18T12:34:52+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-18T12:35:08+00:00
  Summary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi on September 17, with more than 500 exhibitors and delegations from over 40 countries expected.
- [Tripura Launches T-RISE Portal to Strengthen Startup Ecosystem, Signs MoUs with HDFC Bank, Amazon and Zoho](https://globalbusinessline.com/tripura-launches-t-rise-portal-to-strengthen-startup-ecosystem-signs-mous-with-hdfc-bank-amazon-and-zoho/)
  Author: Shruthi M; Published: 2026-08-18T05:56:16+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-18T05:57:18+00:00
  Summary: Agartala, August 17, 2026: The Government of Tripura has launched the T-RISE (Tripura Registry & Integration for Startup Ecosystem) Portal, an integrated digital platform aimed at strengthening the state's startup ecosystem by
- [In-House Matters Book Launched in Bengaluru, Bringing Together Leading General Counsels and Legal Experts](https://globalbusinessline.com/in-house-matters-book-launched-in-bengaluru-bringing-together-leading-general-counsels-and-legal-experts/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-17T09:34:39+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-17T09:34:54+00:00
  Summary: Bengaluru, August 13, 2026: The Bengaluru launch of In-House Matters: A Complete Handbook for the Modern General Counsel brought together senior legal professionals, General Counsels, business leaders and members of the legal
- [India Post Takes to the Skies: Drone Network Brings Dak Delivery to Remote India](https://globalbusinessline.com/india-post-takes-to-the-skies-drone-network-brings-dak-delivery-to-remote-india/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-17T07:14:00+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-17T07:14:18+00:00
  Summary: From weeks of waiting to minutes in the air, India’s postal network is exploring drones to overcome some of the country’s most difficult terrains. New Delhi: India’s traditional postal network is entering
- [CapitalXB Leverages Biz2X AI Platform to Improve Credit Turnaround by 80%, Targets ₹1,000 Crore in MSME Lending](https://globalbusinessline.com/capitalxb-leverages-biz2x-ai-platform-to-improve-credit-turnaround-by-80-targets-%e2%82%b91000-crore-in-msme-lending/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-14T07:58:16+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-14T07:58:31+00:00
  Summary: CapitalXB Finance has implemented an end-to-end digital lending and supply chain finance platform with the support of Biz2X, an AI-powered digital lending technology provider. The move has been made as part of
- [Heartnet India Signs MoU with IIT Jodhpur Technology Park to Advance Healthcare and MedTech Innovation](https://globalbusinessline.com/heartnet-india-signs-mou-with-iit-jodhpur-technology-park-to-advance-healthcare-and-medtech-innovation/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-14T07:53:17+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-14T07:53:33+00:00
  Summary: Heartnet India, an IoT-based cardiac care solution, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Jodhpur Technology Park. The partnership has been formed to bring healthcare, technology, research, and industry closer
- [Brilliance Cosmocare Raises Rs 1.65 Crore to Build Doctor-Led Skin Health Platform](https://globalbusinessline.com/brilliance-cosmocare-raises-rs-1-65-crore-to-build-doctor-led-skin-health-platform/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-13T12:53:29+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-13T12:54:24+00:00
  Summary: Mumbai, August 13, 2026: Mumbai-based skin health company Brilliance Cosmocare has raised $200,000 (around Rs 1.65 crore) in a seed funding round. The funding will be used to expand its doctor-led approach
- [Ironhill India and Ironhill USA Merge to Create Unified Global Hospitality Platform; Combined GMR Rises to ₹444 Crore](https://globalbusinessline.com/ironhill-india-and-ironhill-usa-merge-to-create-unified-global-hospitality-platform-combined-gmr-rises-to-%e2%82%b9444-crore/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-11T14:46:08+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-11T14:46:28+00:00
  Summary: Bengaluru, India | August 10, 2026 — Ironhill India, one of India’s prominent hospitality and craft brewing groups, has announced its merger with Ironhill USA, bringing the two businesses together under a
- [Bakingo Raises ₹100 Crore in Series B Funding from Existing Investor Faering Capital](https://globalbusinessline.com/bakingo-raises-%e2%82%b9100-crore-in-series-b-funding-from-existing-investor-faering-capital/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-11T05:14:35+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-11T05:14:49+00:00
  Summary: New Delhi, India: Online bakery and dessert platform Bakingo has raised ₹100 crore (approximately $10.5 million) in a Series B funding round led by existing investor Faering Capital, as the company looks
- [Ayati Devices Raises ₹15 Crore Pre-Series A to Scale Early Detection of Diabetic Foot and Vascular Complications](https://globalbusinessline.com/ayati-devices-raises-%e2%82%b915-crore-pre-series-a-to-scale-early-detection-of-diabetic-foot-and-vascular-complications/)
  Author: Sneha Gupta; Published: 2026-08-11T04:58:52+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-11T04:59:09+00:00
  Summary: Bengaluru, India: Ayati Devices has raised ₹15 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Inflexor Ventures, marking the company’s first institutional investment as it looks to expand its diagnostic technology
- [adesso and Hitachi Digital Services Partner to Accelerate AI-Led Enterprise Transformation; India Emerges as a Strategic Innovation Hub](https://globalbusinessline.com/adesso-and-hitachi-digital-services-partner-to-accelerate-ai-led-enterprise-transformation-india-emerges-as-a-strategic-innovation-hub/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-07T12:07:33+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-07T12:57:36+00:00
  Summary: Bengaluru: German technology consulting and IT services company adesso SE and Hitachi Digital Services have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping global enterprises accelerate digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI), cloud
- [QuantHealth Raises $45 Million Series B to Accelerate AI-Powered Clinical Trial Simulation](https://globalbusinessline.com/quanthealth-raises-45-million-series-b-to-accelerate-ai-powered-clinical-trial-simulation/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-07T11:03:46+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-07T11:04:24+00:00
  Summary: QuantHealth, an AI-powered clinical trial simulation platform for biopharmaceutical companies, has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across drug development. The investment
- [Kily Raises ₹30 Crore Seed Round to Build the AI Infrastructure Powering the Future of Enterprise Commerce](https://globalbusinessline.com/kily-raises-%e2%82%b930-crore-seed-round-to-build-the-ai-infrastructure-powering-the-future-of-enterprise-commerce/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-07T10:16:43+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-07T10:17:39+00:00
  Summary: Bengaluru: Artificial intelligence is steadily moving beyond chatbots and content generation into enterprise workflows, and investors are increasingly backing startups building industry-specific AI solutions. Joining this growing wave is Kily, an AI-native
- [Aavalynx Raises $2 Million Pre-Seed to Reinvent Enterprise Legal Risk Management with AI](https://globalbusinessline.com/aavalynx-raises-2-million-pre-seed-to-reinvent-enterprise-legal-risk-management-with-ai/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-07T10:02:15+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-07T10:03:35+00:00
  Summary: London-based legal AI startup Aavalynx has secured $2 million (approximately £1.5 million) in pre-seed funding to accelerate the development of its AI-powered dispute intelligence platform, Sisu. The round was led by Omega
- [The Banyan Strengthens North India Presence with Lucknow Expansion, Betting on India’s Rising Demand for Organised Childcare](https://globalbusinessline.com/the-banyan-strengthens-north-india-presence-with-lucknow-expansion-betting-on-indias-rising-demand-for-organised-childcare/)
  Author: Sneha Gupta; Published: 2026-08-07T03:00:50+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-07T03:01:30+00:00
  Summary: 🌱 Expanding Care. Empowering Families.

We're excited to share that The Banyan is strengthening its presence in North India with the launch of its Lucknow centre, marking another milestone in our mission to provide trusted, high-quality early childhood care.

As more families seek safe, structured, and nurturing childcare solutions, this expansion reflects our commitment to supporting India's evolving parenting needs with world-class learning environments and holistic child development.

Here's to creating more spaces where young minds can learn, grow, and thrive. 💙

#TheBanyan #Lucknow #Childcare #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Preschool #Daycare #Parenting #Education #NorthIndia #Expansion #GrowingTogether #FutureReady #LearningThroughPlay #IndiaGrowth #ChildDevelopment
- [WindBorne Systems Secures Oversubscribed $37 Million Series B to Expand AI-Powered Weather Intelligence Platform](https://globalbusinessline.com/windborne-systems-secures-oversubscribed-37-million-series-b-to-expand-ai-powered-weather-intelligence-platform/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-06T02:28:17+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-06T02:28:59+00:00
  Summary: San Francisco, CA | August 2026 — WindBorne Systems, a deep-tech startup transforming global weather forecasting through high-altitude balloon technology and artificial intelligence, has raised an oversubscribed $37 million Series B funding
- [Multiplier Holdings Raises $35 Million Series B to Accelerate AI-Powered Professional Services Platform](https://globalbusinessline.com/multiplier-holdings-raises-35-million-series-b-to-accelerate-ai-powered-professional-services-platform/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-06T02:03:25+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-06T02:03:42+00:00
  Summary: Singapore | August 6, 2026 — Multiplier Holdings, a technology company transforming the professional services industry through acquisitions and artificial intelligence, has secured $35 million in a Series B funding round. The
- [Daniel Wellington Appoints Bollywood Star Sharvari as Brand Ambassador to Strengthen India Growth](https://globalbusinessline.com/daniel-wellington-appoints-bollywood-star-sharvari-as-brand-ambassador-to-strengthen-india-growth/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-05T06:01:09+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-05T06:01:39+00:00
  Summary: Bengaluru, August 2026: Swedish watch and jewelry brand Daniel Wellington has announced Bollywood actress Sharvari as its new brand ambassador for its watch collection, marking a significant step in the brand's strategy
- [Maalexi and RXIL Global Partner to Expand Trade Finance Access for Indian Agricultural Exporters](https://globalbusinessline.com/maalexi-and-rxil-global-partner-to-expand-trade-finance-access-for-indian-agricultural-exporters/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-05T05:39:51+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-05T05:40:34+00:00
  Summary: India, August 2026 — Maalexi, a Hub71 startup and Abu Dhabi-based agricultural trade technology company, has entered into a strategic alliance with RXIL Global IFSC Limited (RXIL Global), an International Trade Financing
- [Workplace Innovation Is More Than Awards—It’s About Building the Future of Global Capability Centres: Anuj Agrawal](https://globalbusinessline.com/workplace-innovation-is-more-than-awards-its-about-building-the-future-of-global-capability-centres-anuj-agrawal/)
  Author: Kunal Guha; Published: 2026-08-04T09:10:59+00:00; Modified: 2026-08-04T09:12:47+00:00
  Summary: Bengaluru: As India strengthens its position as the world's fastest-growing destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), industry leaders are increasingly focusing on creating collaborative ecosystems that extend beyond talent acquisition. Speaking to