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Startup And Fundraising 28 October 2026

India Startup Funding Surges Amid Reforms and New Policies

India sees a wave of startup financing and policy shifts: childcare platform Maasi lands a Rs 6 crore pre‑seed round, the government pushes the second Fund‑of‑Funds to ease FDI for foreign investors, and the Delhi Assembly calls for gender‑neutral legislative rules. Meanwhile, PNB faces a multi‑crore fraud allegation, the Navy signs Rs 1900 crore contracts with defence startups, and trade talks with Liechtenstein aim to boost bilateral ties, all contributing to a robust economic outlook.

Startup Funding Highlights
- *Maasi* secured Rs 6 crore in a pre‑seed round led by Better Capital. (Read more)
- The government’s Fund‑of‑Funds 2.0 aims to cut FDI hurdles and channel Rs 270 crore to SIDBI for startup investments. (Details)

Policy & Governance
- Delhi Assembly speaker urges gender‑neutral rules for legislative bodies. (Source)
- Proposed easing of FDI paperwork for entities with up to 10% local business corporation ownership. (Read)

Other Key Developments
- PNB customers report a multi‑crore fraud at its Greater Noida branch. (Report)
- Indian Navy has signed Rs 1900 crore contracts with defence startups, with Rs 3500 crore pending approval. (Full story)
- MoS Jitin Prasada meets Liechtenstein Deputy PM to boost bilateral trade and investment. (Details)
- Economic outlook points to 8% growth driven by recent reforms. (Source)

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