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In a significant boost to the growing AgriTech ecosystem in India’s Tier-2 cities, Nagpur-based startup KisaanKonnect has raised ₹15 crore in a pre-Series A funding round. The company, which connects
India’s fashion landscape is witnessing a quiet but powerful shift, driven by the youth in Tier-2 cities. A new wave of homegrown direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands is gaining popularity for their
India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is entering a new phase, with startups shifting their focus from metros to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Ola Electric, one of the country’s largest EV
India’s digital economy witnessed another major milestone in May 2025, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) clocking a record 15 billion transactions in a single month. This surge is not just
Marking National Startup Day 2025, the Indian government has unveiled the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, an initiative aimed at identifying and supporting high-impact start-ups across sectors. The move is part
Brand strategist and columnist Suhel Seth has stirred discussion in the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem by calling out a lack of originality among Indian start-ups. In a recent statement, Seth observed
After a challenging funding winter, India’s startup ecosystem is showing early signs of revival. With capital inflows gradually picking up, several startups are gearing up to increase hiring by 20–30%
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible, small businesses in Tier-2 cities like Nagpur are beginning to integrate it into daily operations. One surprising area of innovation is inventory management
India’s startup wave is no longer confined to Bengaluru, Mumbai, or Delhi. A quiet but powerful revolution is taking place in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where young entrepreneurs are launching
India’s rural fintech scene is buzzing in 2025, as investors shift their attention beyond urban markets. With digital inclusion steadily growing in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns and even in remote
