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Venture capital funding into Indian startups recorded a sharp decline in the second week of October and this was primarily due to absence of large deals.

Nasscom emphasised that Indian IT companies operate in more than 80 countries and have always been compliant with local regulations.

Orkut Bykkkten has invited people to sign a petition calling for a new social network focused on real connection, and genuine belonging. More than 2,70,000 people had signed up as of October 9.

NABARDs venture capital arm has announced the first close of its second fund to back early- and growth-stage rural and agritech startups despite a broader funding slowdown in the sector.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, October 9, 2026.

The company said the investment will support NeoGrowth's next phase of growth as it looks to expand access to credit for MSMEs, strengthen its digital lending capabilities and deepen its market presence.

The most powerful derisker is not a fund at all. It is a customer. A Rs 200 crore procurement commitment from the defence, space or railways sectors does more for a series B round than a Rs 200 crore grant, because it validates revenue rather than science.

JioHotstar has entered the MENA market through a partnership with Starzplay, expanding its international presence and bringing Indian originals, films, TV shows and regional-language content to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa.

The partnership will focus on voice AI safety framework, assisting people with speaking disabilities and usage in government services.

Navya Naveli Nandas Naveli Ventures plans to invest in deep-tech, space, AI, clean energy and other emerging sectors as India expands support for technology-led innovation.

Champions of Care by Vantara brings together over 50 organisations to support around two million community animals across India every year.