Pizza Bakery founders Popo Global raise Rs 532 Cr from Artal Asia

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Pizza Bakery founders Popo Global raise Rs 532 Cr from Artal Asia

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Popo Global, which has 40 outlets across Bengaluru, plans to use the capital to expand beyond the city.

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ESDS Touches Upper Circuit Again, Now Up 306% From IPO Price

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ESDS Software Solution extended its post-listing surge into a sixth consecutive trading session today, with its shares touching the upper.

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Exclusive: Ultraviolette To Raise ₹373 Cr As Manufacturing Facility BIGGA Takes Shape

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Electric two-wheeler (E2W) maker Ultraviolette Automotive is set to raise an additional ₹373.04 Cr as part of its ongoing Series.

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RentoMojo IPO Subscription Hits 17.18X On Final Day, NIIs Lead Demand

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Online furniture and appliance rental platform RentoMojo’s IPO was subscribed 17.18X by 13:27 IST on the final day of bidding.

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Paris Panini Parent Popo Global Raises ₹532 Cr From Artal Asia

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"Bengaluru-based restaurant company Popo Global, operator of brands like The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys, has raised ₹532 crore from Artal Asia. Founded in 2017, the company currently operates 41 outlets in Bengaluru. Popo Global intends to use the investment to scale its portfolio of gourmet food brands across India, leveraging a model that blends quick-service convenience with a fine-dining customer experience.".

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OpenAI Open To Slowing AI Development Amid Safety Concerns: Sam Altman

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OpenAI's CEO indicated openness to slowing advanced AI development with other companies to ensure adequate safeguards, citing competitive pressures. Separately, OpenAI paused new Pro plan subscriptions due to "unprecedented" demand for its Astra model, aiming to maintain service quality for existing users. Meanwhile, concerns about AI misuse intensify, with.

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Namma Yatri launches retail platform for drivers

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Namma Yatri has entered the retail space with Namma Santhe, a physical and online shopping platform offering everyday products to its drivers in Bengaluru.

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UPI MDR May Be Set At 40 Bps; Banks Could Get Largest Share: Report

Business

The government may soon notify a framework for levying a merchant discount rate (MDR) on select Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

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Pocket Entertainment crosses $500M in ARR fuelled by AI

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Pocket Entertaiment attributed its growth to audio platform Pocket FM and the increasing use of AI across content creation, production, personalisation and distribution. It noted that AI has reduced the time required to launch in new markets from about 12 months to two.

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Hero Motors’ Rs 1,000 Cr IPO to open on September 16; price band fixed at Rs 79–84 per share

Startups

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 600 crore, and an offer-for-sale of shares worth up to Rs 400 crore by promoters. Hero Motors’ initial public offering will open for subscription on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) and close on Friday (September 18). The company has s.

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Loss is change, & change is nature's greatest delight today

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Explore how loss and change shape growth, resilience, and new beginnings through the wisdom of nature's constant transformation.

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GFF 2026 Day 2 Unpacked, RentoMojo’s IPO & More

Business

AI Takes The Stage At Global Fintech Fest It was an action-packed second day at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.

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Stellar lineup at TechSparks 2026; How Jagriti is helping women build digital businesses

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TechSparks 2026, YourStory’s flagship startup-tech summit, returns to Bengaluru from October 13 to 15 with the theme ‘The New Tech Order’ and an stellar lineup of speakers. Meawnhile, Jagriti Sewa Sansthan’s Women’s Centre of Excellence is helping women in eastern UP build sustainable businesses.

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Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play

Startups

Collaborative Fund just bought into D.C. United and its stadium, with firm founder Craig Shapiro pitching it as a way to showcase for the firm's startups.

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Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year

Startups

Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.

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Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his

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Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness and building businesses.

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PhonePe Shuts Down Engineering Office In The US: Report

Business

Fintech major PhonePe has reportedly shut down its engineering office in the US, winding down a four year-old team. Sources.

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OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand

Startups

The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.

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Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek

Startups

A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.

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Furo’s founders left Silicon Valley — and it’s paying off

Startups

The three 28-year-old founders behind energy startup Furo moved from Silicon Valley and back to Germany, and yet secured $4 million in funding from mostly U.S. backers.

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