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LatestStartup And Fundraising 29 October 2026

India Boosts Startup Funding and Policy Reforms

India accelerates its innovation ecosystem with new government measures: EPFO will allocate funds to startups and AIFs, a $102 million VC fund targets space ventures, and GST rules expand reverse‑charge scope. Simultaneously, several deep‑tech and health startups secure seed and pre‑seed capital, while a Kashmir committee reviews prototype funding under the 2024‑27 policy.

Government initiatives
- EPFO plans to invest in startups and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) following a 5‑year approval lag. Read more
- India launches a $102 million venture capital fund and a $52 million technology adoption fund to grow space startups. Read more
- New GST amendment expands reverse‑charge to more B2B supplies. Read more

Startup funding highlights
- Deep‑tech startup Viridian Ingni Propulsion raised ₹1.47 cr pre‑seed, plus a ₹53.75 lakh Tamil Nadu grant. Read more
- JKEDI held a Startup Screening Committee meeting to allocate seed funds for prototype development under the J&K Startup Policy 2024‑27. Read more
- Orthopaedic device startup Lumov is in talks to raise ₹32 cr, attracting an overseas family office. Read more
- Skincare brand CHOSEN secured a Series A extension after a $5 m raise in May 2026. Read more

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