YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

The funds will help Ecofy expand its loan portfolio for electric two- and three-wheelers and rooftop solar systems, targeting over 1 million EVs and 1.5 gigawatts of solar capacity within the next six to seven years.

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Ola Electric Mobility Ltd on Tuesday said its arm Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd has amicably settled all dues with its former vehicle registration service provider Rosmerta Group.

Juspay Technologies open-sources its payment orchestrator. Alicia Souza talks about her journey, myths and challenges in the creative industry. Women leaders discuss systemic barriers in maternal care, fertility treatments, and reproductive health awareness.

RevX Capital is carving a niche in Indias private credit market with a focused micro fund strategy, aiming to bridge the financing gap for mid-sized businesses.

With this acquisition, EaseMyTrip aims to strengthen its position in the aviation industry while supporting the expansion of charter air travel across India.

As part of the amendment, effective April 1, 2025, the 6% Equalisation Levy on online advertisements will be abolished. This will reduce the tax burden on digital ad consumers and costs on platforms like Google, X and Meta.

The Gurugram-based firm will work closely to scale private labels operating under the brands of 'Oussum' and 'Gypsie Blu' across both offline and online channels in the US.

Juspays newly open-sourced orchestration technology will allow merchants to self-host the solution within their infrastructure, enabling them to integrate with a diverse range of payment providers while defining their own transaction rules.

Curefoods's debt raise comes as the company looks to hit EBITDA breakeven and cross Rs 900 crore by the end of current financial year.

Accel, Blume Ventures, and Peak XV Partners were the top overall investors for Q1 2025, while Venture Catalysts, Unicorn India Ventures, and YourNest led in seed-stage investments, and Avataar Ventures and Sofina dominated late-stage funding.

The latest funding infusion will support the companys ambitious expansion plan, which includes the establishment of over 150 new clinics across the country in the coming months.

The hub, being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 350 crore will focus on leveraging Artificial Intelligence across key sectors including agriculture, healthcare, defence, and renewable energy.

Bengaluru-based Apna Mart, which competes with SuperK, Wheelocity and Frendy among others, has raised Rs 214 crore in a mix of equity and funding round.

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) witnessed about 100 million transactions in just the last six months, after taking 20 months to reach its first set of 100 million transactions.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, March 24, 2025.

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At SheSparks 2025 in Bengaluru, women leaders united against systemic barriers in maternal care, fertility treatments, and reproductive health awareness.

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This marks Amazon's largest reduction in seller fees, primarily to strengthen itself against growing competition in the domestic ecommerce sector.

The fintech and banking landscape is grappling with fluctuating interest rates, geopolitical instability, and a more cautious lending environment.

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Banking tech leader Perfios navigates industry slowdown, adapting through innovation while maintaining steady growth despite market headwinds.

Founded in 2024, Gurugram-based TrucksUp uses AI-driven algorithms to connect truckers with shippers in real-time. The platform has onboarded 215,000+ truckers and logistics companies, including 175,000 registered truck owners managing multiple trucks.

KRAFTON India CEO, Sean Hyunil Sohn sees the gaming industry here becoming much more sizable and impactful, and asserts the company would not be tied down to fixed investment limits for this promising market.

The festival, spearheaded by local BJP MLA Amit Thakkar, showcased over 1,000 startups, with 42 receiving complimentary stalls to present their innovations. The event also featured live pitching sessions, investor interactions, and mentorship programs led by more than 50 industry experts.

The Indian startup ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with entrepreneurship emerging as a mainstream career choice for young innovators.

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The startup ecosystem created in the country has encouraged job seekers to become job creators, the Union minister asserted.

In our second photo essay from the Bangalore International Centre, we showcase more artworks and insights from the exhibition presented by the Oorja art collective.

The minister also took stock of Mission Karmayogi, noting that as of date, nearly 89 lakh 'karmayogis' have been onboarded.

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In this Prime Venture Partners Podcast episode, Amit Somani sat with Praerit Garg, President of Product & Innovation at Smartsheet, to uncover the secrets of scaling SaaS, AIs role in work management, and the game-changing lessons from Smartsheets journey.

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As America faces a STEM talent crunch, the H-1B visa program fuels innovationand controversy. From Silicon Valley to Capitol Hill, the debate over foreign tech workers is heating up.

AI is transforming factories, women are reshaping economies, and climate change is redrawing global priorities2025 is where disruption meets opportunity.

At SheSparks 2025, she shared her journey of resilience and leadership in a conversation with Shradha Sharma, Founder & CEO of YourStory.

Chetna Gala Sinha shared her journey to building Indias first women-led rural bank. Women leaders came together to discuss gender bias and ethical concerns within AI development. Canva India head Chandrika Deb urges women to not be deterred by self doubt.

In this photo essay from Koregaon Park in Pune, we showcase a range of artworks and curator insights from the Monalisa Kalagram gallery.

Fintech firm Perfios acquired Clari5 and Credit Nirvana to enhance its BFSI offerings with real-time fraud prevention and AI-driven debt management. It hopes to integrate these acquisitions into the Perfios umbrella slowly and steadily.

Venture capital funding into Indian startups registered a sharp decline, largely due to the absence of significant deals.

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