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Deepinder Goyal's healthtech startup Temple has doubled its valuation to $375 million through a secondary share sale and simultaneously launched its first ESOP liquidity programme for eligible employees. The milestone comes as Temple accelerates product development ahead of a broader commercial rollout of its forehead-worn wellness wearable.

The Unacademy merger with upGrad is closing at ₹1,955 crore in a 100% all-stock transaction, with Unacademy's existing investors set to receive one board seat at upGrad upon deal completion.

Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Yaanendriya has raised ₹15 crore in a Seed round led by Mumbai-based venture capital fund Piper Serica to scale its indigenous navigation, sensing, and control technologies for defence and aerospace. The round marks the company's first institutional venture capital investment.

House of Student, a global student living technology platform founded by Vaibhav Verma, has raised $2 million in a seed round co-led by Saltwater Sutra and Nirmitsu Inspirational Ventures. The capital will fund product innovation, AI capabilities, expanded housing supply, and international growth.

Delhi-based electric commercial vehicle maker Omega Seiki Mobility has raised ₹50 crore in a Growth Round co-led by Securocorp Securities, Sangeeta Pareekh, Saket Aggarwal Family Office, and Vanshika Sharma. The company will deploy the capital to expand manufacturing, strengthen R&D, and grow its nationwide dealer and service network.

Madras HC clears TVK govt's 3 PM function to hand jobs to Karur stampede victims' families — but warns no salary before the next hearing.

Mumbai-based thumpN has closed a $3.75 Mn pre-seed round led by VSS Investco, the family office of Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, with music artists Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Badshah also joining the cap table. The AI-native live entertainment discovery and ticketing platform officially launched on 6 July 2026.

BlackSoil, the Mumbai-based alternative credit platform, has acquired the solar financing business of Credit Fair in an undisclosed deal, marking its formal entry into India's renewable energy lending sector. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, transfers Credit Fair's management team, technology platform, brand, and ₹152.6 crore AUM to BlackSoil.

Global AI connectivity software leader Airties has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bengaluru-based broadband software startup Aprecomm in a deal aimed at accelerating expansion into high-growth emerging markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Nurix AI has acquired Bengaluru-based conversational AI startup Verloop.io for an undisclosed sum, combining voice and chat AI capabilities into a unified enterprise platform. The deal was announced on 9 July 2026.

New Delhi-based SAVE Microfinance has raised ₹40 crore in venture debt from Indian Overseas Bank and Northern Arc Capital to scale its microfinance operations. The round will strengthen the company's lending capacity and deepen outreach to underserved communities across India.

Delhi HC issues notice on Salman Khan's urgent plea to halt 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy' — a film he says exploits his identity and damages his reputation.