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Funding is up, rounds are down, and Diwali lands on November 8. Here are 25 things from October 2026 that Indian founders should act on before November.

Fewer investors are writing cheques in India, so mass pitching no longer works. Here’s a practical five-step filter to build a ranked shortlist by sector, stage, cheque size and recent …

Your bank balance isn’t your runway. After PF, ESI and dues, six months of cash can shrink to five. Here’s how Indian founders can find their real number and when …

SUMMARY Startup India FoF 2.0 invests only through SEBI-registered AIFs, so founders pitch the funds, never DPIIT or SIDBI. Four AIF segments have different rules; micro VCs must put at …

A practical, stage-by-stage look at how Indian founders are actually raising money in 2026, from DPIIT recognition to Series A diligence.

Summary : The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme has become a lifeline for early-stage entrepreneurs across India. Launched to bridge the funding gap, this government initiative offers up to ₹20 …

Summary: Startup India Scheme Essentials The Startup India Scheme has transformed how entrepreneurs launch businesses in India since its announcement on January 16, 2016. Launched under the Ministry of Commerce …