Indian startup news on 9 October 2026
It covers partnerships for Astrogate Labs, stake sale from Awfis, IPO news from Fusion CX and Zetwerk and launches from Genetidoc, Krasha Financial Services, Spardha School of Music and Swiggy. Sectors: AI & Deep Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Professional & Local Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Commerce & Consumer Brands. Stages: IPO, Series A, Series C and Equity and debt. Based in Bengaluru, New Delhi, Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram.
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Astrogate Labs · Partnership · 9 October 2026Astrogate Labs ties up with Spacebeam on laser linksAstrogate Labs is a Bengaluru deep-tech firm building laser communication terminals that satellites use to send data
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Awfis · Stake sale · 9 October 2026 · ₹47.04 CrPeak XV sells 2.68% of AwfisAwfis runs flexible office and coworking spaces for startups, small firms and large corporates across Indian cities, and is listed on the stock exchanges - FC
Fusion CX · IPO · 9 October 2026 · ₹702 CrFusion CX sets ₹275-289 price band for ₹702 Cr IPOFusion CX runs customer support and business process services for telecom, healthcare, banking, travel and retail clients, backed by its own AI tools - GE
Genetidoc · Launch · 9 October 2026Genetidoc launches online forum for rare diseasesGenetidoc is an online genetic clinic and DNA testing lab based in Kerala that offers genetic consultations and tests - GR
Gramiyaa · Funding · 9 October 2026 · ₹18.65 CrGramiyaa raises ₹18.65 Cr Series AGramiyaa is a Bengaluru-based direct-to-consumer brand that makes cold-pressed groundnut, coconut, sesame and mustard oils in its own mill - IN
Instamart · News · 9 October 2026Instamart eyes private labels beyond foodInstamart is Swiggy's quick-commerce service, already selling its own NOICE and Nectr brands - JU
Juspay · Results · 9 October 2026 · ₹664 CrJuspay revenue rises to ₹664 Cr, slips into lossJuspay is a Bengaluru payments technology company serving more than 500 enterprises and banks around the world - KI
Kisah · Funding · 9 October 2026 · ₹35.9 CrKISAH raises ₹35.9 Cr to grow storesKISAH is a menswear brand that sells ethnic and festive clothing for men, mixing traditional craft with modern design - KFKrasha Financial Services · Launch · 9 October 2026Krasha plans litigation finance platformKrasha Financial Services is a private market firm with a digital platform for asset-backed structured finance deals
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Nat Habit · Funding · 9 October 2026 · ₹142.6 CrNat Habit lines up $15 Mn Series C roundNat Habit sells natural skin and hair care products and has recently rebranded itself as Breathe Life, moving beyond its Ayurvedic roots - NE
NeoGrowth · Funding · 9 October 2026 · ₹85 CrNeoGrowth raises ₹85 Cr from FMO, LeapFrogNeoGrowth is a Mumbai-based digital lender that gives loans to small offline businesses such as shops, restaurants and cafes - SS
Spardha School of Music · Launch · 9 October 2026Spardha launches new music training platformSpardha is a Bengaluru-based online platform for one-on-one music and dance classes, with about 20,000 active students in 16 countries - SW
Swiggy · Launch · 9 October 2026Swiggy explores private brands beyond foodSwiggy runs the Instamart quick-commerce service, where its own NOICE and Nectr labels have found traction with shoppers
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Veeba Foods · Funding · 9 October 2026Veeba Foods starts pre-IPO fundraiseVeeba Foods makes sauces, dips and condiments for households and food-service clients, and was started by Viraj Bahl - VA
Vivriti Asset Management · New fund · 9 October 2026 · ₹2,500 CrVivriti targets first close of ₹2,500 Cr credit fundVivriti Asset Management is a Chennai-based manager of alternative investment funds that lend to mid-sized companies through private credit - WA
WazirX · News · 9 October 2026WazirX futures volume jumps 236% in quarterWazirX is an Indian cryptocurrency exchange whose futures business, largely rupee-margined, drew most of its derivatives trading participation - ZE
Zetwerk · IPO · 9 October 2026 · $525MZetwerk plans IPO of up to $525 MnZetwerk is a Bengaluru-based platform that connects buyers with manufacturers and handles production of industrial and engineering goods