Indian startups raised $186 million across 20 deals in early September 2025, led by CityMall's $47M, Seekho's $28M, and FirstClub's $23M rounds, marking strong sector recovery.
September Marks Strong Funding Recovery
Indian startup ecosystem demonstrated robust momentum in the first week of September 2025, with companies collectively raising $186 million across 20 deals, representing a remarkable 90% surge from the previous week's $98.2 million across 18 transactions.
Strategic Manufacturing Expansion Signals Major Growth in Wind Energy Sector
Kineco Exel Composites India (KECI) has achieved a significant milestone with the commercial launch of its state-of-the-art pultrusion facility in Banda, positioning the company at the forefront of India's rapidly expanding renewable energy manufacturing sector. This joint venture between Finland's Exel Composites and India's Kineco Group represents a crucial development in the nation's wind energy supply chain, with immediate implications for both domestic and global markets.
SBI AMC and ICICI Prudential AMC are gearing up for their highly anticipated IPOs in 2025, marking a significant moment in India's asset management industry. These IPOs present attractive opportunities for investors to tap into the fast-growing mutual fund sector, which remains a hot bet due to rising financial awareness and increasing participation from retail and institutional investors.
Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSK) has declared an extraordinary 1000% dividend, amounting to Re. 1 per equity share with a face value of just Re. 0.10 each for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. This remarkable payout arrives as the final dividend recommended by CSK’s Board of Directors and is set to be distributed to shareholders upon approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Eiffil Water Infra reports strong growth in 2025 with ₹85 Cr revenue, robust order book, and IPO ambitions, shaping India’s water infrastructure future.
OYO has kicked off FY26 on a high note. The hospitality-tech giant reported an EBITDA of ₹550 Cr in Q1FY26, a 231% surge compared to ₹166 Cr in the same quarter last year. This marks one of OYO’s strongest quarterly performances, driven by aggressive storefront expansion and higher booking values.
The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), India’s leading agricultural commodity derivatives platform, is gearing up for its next phase of transformation. In its latest Board Meeting, NCDEX approved a ₹770 crore preferential fundraise and a major capital expansion, while doubling down on ambitious plans that stretch far beyond its traditional agri-stronghold.
PPFAS reports exceptional Q1FY26 results with 47% YoY PAT growth to ₹97.5 crore, driven by strong revenue momentum and operational efficiency in India's financial services sector.
Solar91 Cleantech Limited, one of India’s fast-growing renewable energy companies, has taken a significant leap forward by signing a 50MW/100MWh Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) with NVVN (NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd.). This milestone agreement was announced on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, symbolizing not just a festive celebration but also a decisive step in India’s renewable energy transition.