Startup And Fundraising 14 October 2026
India Funding Surge and Policy Reforms Drive Business Momentum
India's startup and policy landscape sees fresh capital inflows and reform milestones: OXG Space secures ₹17 cr, Toothsi’s parent MakeO raises ₹90 cr, and Sarvam AI eyes up to $300 mn. Defence startups get field lessons, rice exports climb 12.9%, GST reforms discussed in Bengaluru, GSMA sets connectivity priorities, Uttarakhand adds 29 k MSMEs, and PM Modi highlights India’s stability amid global uncertainty.
- OXG Space raises ₹17 cr in a round led by Aum Ventures. Read more
- Defence startup insights: 7 field lessons from Brigadier N. P. Singh (Retd). Read more
- India’s rice export earnings jump 12.9% in Apr‑Aug; BIRC plans new policy watch. Read more
- GST reforms discussed in Bengaluru with 250 trade reps. Read more
- GSMA board outlines connectivity priorities during India visit. Read more
- MakeO (Toothsi parent) raises ₹90 cr to expand offline footprint in India and SE Asia. Read more
- Sarvam AI seeks $250‑$300 mn funding at a $3 bn valuation. Read more
- PM Modi: India offers reliability and stability amid global uncertainty. Read more
- Uttarakhand launches over 29,000 new MSME units, recognized as a top achiever. Read more
- Discussion on redirecting $500 bn nature‑harming subsidies at COP17. Read more
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