Indian startup news on 20 October 2026
It covers launches from ActivityKidz, Agrograde, CuriousCats.ai, Flipkart and SWITCH Mobility, news from CloudPhotonix, results from Gameberry Labs, Innovist, Myntra and upGrad and IPO news from OYO and PRISM. Sectors: Agriculture & Food Systems, AI & Deep Tech, Commerce & Consumer Brands, Consumer Internet & Media and Professional & Local Services. Stages: IPO. Based in Gurugram, Pune, Noida and Bengaluru.
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ActivityKidz · Launch · 20 October 2026ActivityKidz goes live in 20 citiesActivityKidz is a Gurugram platform where parents discover and book activities and play venues for their children - AG
Agrograde · Launch · 20 October 2026Agrograde launches AI sorter for arecanutAgrograde is a Pune agritech startup building technology that makes fresh produce packhouses run autonomously - CL
CloudPhotonix · News · 20 October 2026CloudPhotonix eyes ₹100 crore revenue by FY28CloudPhotonix, based in Noida, builds fast optical transceivers (devices that move data as light) for AI infrastructure, data centres and telecom networks - CACuriousCats.ai · Launch · 20 October 2026CuriousCats.ai launches OpenChase social searchCuriousCats.ai is a Bengaluru startup founded by a former HealthifyMe business and product chief, building an AI news assistant
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Flipkart · Launch · 20 October 2026Flipkart widens Eat-in food delivery pilotFlipkart is an ecommerce company owned by Walmart, which also runs a quick commerce service called Minutes - GL
Gameberry Labs · Results · 20 October 2026 · ₹711 CrGameberry Labs earns ₹129 Cr profit in FY26Gameberry Labs is a Bengaluru studio behind free-to-play mobile board games such as Ludo Star and Parchisi Star
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Innovist · Results · 20 October 2026 · ₹686 CrInnovist revenue nearly triples to ₹686 CrGurugram-based Innovist owns personal care labels including Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play and SunScoop, sold online and in stores - MY
Myntra · Results · 20 October 2026 · ₹5,242 CrMyntra swings to ₹579 Cr loss in FY26Myntra is a fashion ecommerce platform owned by Flipkart, earning from marketplace, logistics and advertising services - OY
OYO · IPO · 20 October 2026 · ₹3,350 CrOYO parent cuts IPO fresh issue to ₹3,350 CrOYO's parent company Prism is preparing a public listing, with Ritesh Agarwal as founder and group chief executive - PRPRISM · IPO · 20 October 2026 · ₹3,350 CrPRISM cuts fresh IPO issue nearly in halfPRISM is the parent of the OYO hotel and stay brand, led by founder Ritesh Agarwal
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SWITCH Mobility · Launch · 20 October 2026SWITCH Mobility and Purple Bus start Nagpur–Chandrapur e-busesSWITCH Mobility, part of the Hinduja Group, builds electric buses and light commercial vehicles - TE
Temple · Launch · 20 October 2026Temple opens pre-orders on November 1Temple is a forehead-worn health tracker conceived by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal - UP
upGrad · Results · 20 October 2026 · ₹131 CrupGrad cuts FY26 net loss nearly in halfUpGrad is a Bengaluru-based online platform for higher education and upskilling, led by chairperson Ronnie Screwvala