Sachin Bansal's Navi raises $100M from Prosus

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Sachin Bansal's Navi raises $100M from Prosus

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Sachin Bansal's financial services company, Navi Limited, has raised $100 million from Prosus in its first institutional funding round. Founded in 2018, Navi provides loans, insurance, mutual funds, and UPI payments, with assets under management exceeding Rs 13,000 crore. The company reached consolidated profitability in the fourth quarter of FY26. This investment, pending regulatory approvals, reflects Prosus's confidence in Navi's technology-driven approach and scaling capabilities.

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Amazon responds to data center backlash, says it no longer uses NDAs

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"AWS CEO Matt Garman announced that Amazon Web Services has stopped using nondisclosure agreements with government agencies to address transparency concerns and combat growing data center moratoriums across the United States. Garman defended data centers against claims of excessive water and energy use and pollution, arguing they benefit local communities. However, critics and scientists remain skeptical, citing a fundamental crisis of trust regarding tech companies' environmental reporting.".

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From K-pop to AI, Karnataka seeks deeper ties with Korea

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Karnataka aims to leverage growing Korean cultural interest into business and technology partnerships. A Korean delegation met Minister Priyank Kharge on October 3, exploring investment in tech, food, retail, and startups. Discussions focused on helping Korean companies enter the Indian market through Karnataka's talent, innovation ecosystem, and research capabilities across sectors like AI and semiconductors. Both sides emphasized moving towards practical collaboration and identifying priority opportunities.

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[Weekly funding roundup Sept 26-Oct 2] VC inflow continues to maintain strong momentum

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Indian startup funding started October robustly, reaching $418 million across 22 deals, primarily driven by two significant investments. EV maker Simple Energy secured ~$182 million, while physical AI startup SiMa.Ai raised $150 million. This positive trend continues from September, where weekly VC funding largely exceeded $300 million, bolstered by four deals over $100 million. Large transactions remain the key driver of capital inflow into the ecosystem.

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AceVector IPO: SoftBank Pockets ₹88 Cr, Most Selling Shareholders Book Losses

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AceVector, the parent company of Snapdeal, recently completed a ₹420 crore IPO, valuing the firm at ₹1,741 crore. The offering provided mixed exits for investors; while SoftBank-backed Starfish I Pte Ltd received ₹88.3 crore, individual shareholders like Kenneth Stuart Glass saw multi-bagger returns. The company plans to use fresh capital for marketing and technology. Financially, AceVector reported narrowed losses and a 29.2% increase in operating revenue.

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Women power India to Asian Games gold in hockey, boxing

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India’s women athletes struck gold at the Asian Games, with Lalremsiami and Lovlina Borgohain powering wins in hockey and boxing. Lalremsiami scored the winner against China to secure hockey gold and a 2028 Olympics berth, while Lovlina beat Ziyi Bao 5-0 to claim her maiden Asian Games boxing gold.

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It’s not AI anymore, it’s ‘super intelligence’ (according to the White House)

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This week, the White House got nearly every major tech CEO in one room — Zuckerberg, Bezos, Musk, and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei among them — to sign an AI safety pledge that President Donald Trump called “morally binding.” Trump also signed an executive order officially rebranding AI as “super intelligence,” and meanwhile, Meta and OpenAI are putting friendlier faces on their AI products, even as the biggest money […].

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone’s Jas Khaira on building the next generation of AI giants

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Jas Khaira, global head of Blackstone N1, will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on building lasting AI giants. His session, “Building the Next Generation of AI Giants,” will explore how founders should manage capital and distinguish early momentum from long-term sustainability. As AI scaling requires significant investment in infrastructure and talent, Khaira will share Blackstone's perspective on evaluating companies aiming to define the next generation of AI.

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Last 24 hours: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and reach 10,000+ tech leaders

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Today is the very last day to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. On October 13–15, 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders will arrive at San Francisco’s Moscone West looking for companies, products, ideas, and people worth knowing. The question is: will they find your startup?

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Less than 24 hours to apply for a Side Event at Founder Summit 2026

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The clock is almost out. You have less than 24 hours left to apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. Applications close tonight at midnight PT. Connect with the Boston startup ecosystem through November 1–7 by hosting your own Side Event. Bring your community, start an impactful conversation that’ll push the […].

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This startup wants to turn idle user car inventory into rental revenue

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When Igor Dobrianskyi looks at a car dealership lot, he doesn't see rows of cars — he sees millions of dollars just sitting there, depreciating, while people who only need a car for a few months are stuck paying too much for too little choice, so he built MyMonthlyCar, a platform that lets dealers rent out their idle used cars month to month (with an option to buy), and it's now one of the startups showing off at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt, running October 13 to 15 in San Francisco.

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Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI

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Shopify launched Canvas, a new AI-powered site-building tool allowing merchants to create online stores by chatting with its Sidekick AI agent. Canvas displays real-time, interactive previews of the actual store code, adaptable across various screen sizes. This innovation simplifies store setup, making e-commerce more accessible for individuals without coding skills or developer budgets, aligning with a broader industry trend towards AI-driven website creation.

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Jio IPO nears launch: DRHP filed, SEBI clears path

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Reliance’s digital arm moves closer to listing with a Rs 37,700‑crore fresh issue; final price band and subscription dates expected soon. One of the most anticipated IPOs in India is the Jio IPO. In 2019, at the AGM of Reliance Industries Limited, Mukesh Ambani, Managing Director of Reliance I.

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The new Kindle ditches the bezel in a push toward a smaller, lighter e-reader

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Amazon has significantly redesigned its Kindle e-readers, introducing a flush-front, bezel-free display across its lineup. New models are thinner, lighter, and feature 30% faster page turns. Amazon uses "Cap" touch technology to create a "dead zone" for finger placement. The updated standard Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft offer new colors.

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Practical tips every Indian household should know How to choose the right family health insurance plan

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From sum insured and hospital networks to waiting periods, exclusions, and claims support, here are key factors Indian families should consider before choosing a health insurance plan. Choosing a health plan for the family is among the most important financial decisions a household can make, y.

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Why procurement and legal teams still struggle to work as one

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Despite the necessity of working together, legal and procurement teams often find themselves at odds. While both play a critical role in the business, their different priorities can create friction. Can technology bridge the gap and help them work together more effectively?

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Razorpay enables Apple Pay for online and in-store payments in India

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From Zepto to IndiGo, shoppers can now skip OTPs and pay with Face ID or Touch ID, marking a new chapter in India’s digital payment authentication. Razorpay has enabled Apple Pay for online and in-store payments in India, allowing eligible shoppers to complete transactions using Face ID, Touch ID.

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The Pentagon taps Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help decide what the military should do next

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just launched a 120-day study on the future of warfare, led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich, and while it makes sense given their ties to the administration, critics could point out that Musk's and Luckey's companies already sell the kinds of technology the study is likely to recommend.

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Valor, Atreides, and Sequoia back AI startup Flow Engineering at $750M valuation

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Flow Engineering, an AI startup for hardware design, raised a $50 million Series B round at a $750 million valuation. Valar Equity Partners and Atreides Management co-led the funding, with Sequoia Capital also participating. Former Sequoia partner Roelof Botha joined Flow's board. The company provides AI agents that automate CAD drawing alignment with product requirements and testing. Its customer roster includes notable names like Anduril, Rivian, Joby Aviation, and General Motors PPU.

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Is Neko Health’s body scan worth it? Spotify billionaire’s startup has come to America

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Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raised $700 million to build a business around scanning your body, but it’s not the only company centering its roadmap around a new kind of preventative healthcare. Midjourney is building its own body scanner, while Function Health has also raised significant capital to build out its preventative-health platform. Why are investors betting so big on this category? On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, […].

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Home interiors startup Gravity raises $15M led by 3one4 Capital and Info Edge Ventures

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Home interiors startup Gravity raised $15 million in funding, led by 3one4 Capital and Info Edge Ventures, with other investors participating. The capital will strengthen technology, distribution, and infrastructure, support category expansion, and build brand capabilities. Founded by former Livspace executives, Gravity aims to simplify India's fragmented interior materials ecosystem, initially focusing on kitchens and wardrobes, by providing a shared technology and operating backbone for specialist businesses.

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