TCR News Desk

Gig worker classification India changed fundamentally when the four Labour Codes came into force in November 2025, giving platform workers legal recognition for the first time.

PRISM, the parent company of OYO, has filed its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for a ₹6,650 crore fresh-issue-only IPO, with no offer-for-sale component. The filing marks a significant milestone in the Gurugram-based hospitality tech firm's long-awaited public market debut.

Noida-based voice-first AI tutoring startup YoLearn.ai has closed a $500,000 pre-seed round co-led by DataAlpha.ai and White Swan Global, with participation from angel investors. The capital will fund product scaling and distribution expansion across India's school and competitive exam ecosystem.

A plain-language guide to DPDP data fiduciary obligations India founders and SMEs must act on under the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025.

Gurugram-based franchise-driven omnichannel grocery startup Apna Mart is set to raise ₹120 crore (~$12.7 million) in a Series C round co-led by existing investors Accel India and Fundamentum, with participation from Peak XV Partners. The capital will be deployed toward capital expenditure, working capital requirements, and general corporate purposes.

Chennai-based D2C kitchenware brand The Indus Valley has raised $17 million in a Series B round led by Gaja Capital, with participation from existing investors DSG Consumer Partners, Rukam Capital, and The Chennai Angels. The fresh capital will drive product innovation, omnichannel distribution, and brand building.

Mumbai-based private equity firm Ananta Capital has acquired a majority stake in D2C personal care brand Phitku in a deal reported at ~₹100 crore. The transaction marks Phitku's first-ever institutional funding, just 14 months after its launch.

A plain-language guide to will probate registration India — covering execution rules, when probate was required, and the landmark change made in December 2025.

Pune-based digital lending platform Fibe (Social Worth Technologies) has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for an IPO comprising a ₹750 crore fresh issue and an Offer for Sale of over 4 crore shares by existing shareholders. The DRHP was filed on 29 June 2026, with details becoming public on 30 June 2026.

The Capitalist Ventures, a Hyderabad-based luxury concierge and culture-commerce startup, has raised ₹10 crore in a seed round from M Sriram and other angel investors. The capital will be deployed to expand its luxury product portfolio, accelerate customer acquisition, and strengthen operations.

U.S.-based AI-native product design platform Noon has acquired Bengaluru-based mobile test automation startup FinalRun in a deal announced on 30 June 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed, and FinalRun co-founders Arnold Laishram and Ashish Yadav join Noon as Members of Technical Staff.

Understand your OCI card legal rights India — from visa-free entry and property purchases to the political and employment rights you simply do not get.