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In a significant endorsement of India’s manufacturing and innovation potential in the consumer goods space, Ahmedabad-based Mirana Toys has secured a substantial ₹57.5 crore (approximately $6.9 million) in its Series A funding round. The round was led by Arkam Ventures, with continued participation from its early backers Accel and Info Edge, alongside Riverwalk Holdings.

The future of cross-border collaboration between two economic powerhouses was on vibrant display in New Delhi on November 25, 2025. The UAE-India Startup Series, hosted by the India-UAE CEPA Council, showcased a curated selection of India’s most innovative startups, signaling a powerful new chapter in a bilateral relationship already boasting over $100 billion in annual trade.

In a country where the economy and daily lives are intricately tied to the monsoon, a Bengaluru-based agritech startup has made a leap that could change the rules of the game. Fyllo, an agritech pioneer, has unveiled DeepMet 1, a cutting-edge, AI-powered weather model that delivers precise, hyperlocal rainfall forecasts with unprecedented accuracy and resolution.

In a significant boost for India’s grassroots deep-tech innovation, the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi has launched a powerful funding initiative through its I-DAPT Hub Foundation. The hub is rolling out ₹5 crore in grants to shortlisted tech startups and research projects, specifically targeting high-impact sectors critical to national development.

In a powerful signal that underscores India’s strategic position in the global artificial intelligence race, two tech titans have joined forces. Google, through its AI Futures Fund, and venture capital powerhouse Accel have announced a landmark partnership to co-invest up to $2 million each into a minimum of 10 early-stage, AI-native Indian startups.