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title: "Startup and Fintech News, 29 Oct 2026 | bharat.digital"
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# Startups & Fintech: Thursday 29 October 2026

18 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url.

### Bijnis Rebrands As Zorit, Raises ₹27 Cr For B2B Quick Commerce

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 29 October 2026, 22:06 IST (2026-10-29T22:06+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2ae9255df3e2
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/bijnis-rebrands-as-zorit-raises-%e2%82%b927-cr-for-b2b-quick-commerce/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2ae9255df3e2-l.webp

Delhi-based B2B ecommerce startup Bijnis has rebranded as Zorit and raised ₹27 Cr in a funding round led by Sparrow…

### Lighthouse Communities Foundation lists on BSE’s Social Stock Exchange to scale youth livelihoods

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 29 October 2026, 21:19 IST (2026-10-29T21:19+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/724fdc8add9e
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/lighthouse-communities-foundation-lists-on-bse-to-scale-youth-livelihood
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/724fdc8add9e-l.webp

Lighthouse Communities Foundation has joined BSE’s Social Stock Exchange to raise funds to help 500 young people in Pune build career confidence and job-ready skills.

### What changes under the new GST rules for e-commerce deliveries, and why Nasscom wants more time

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 29 October 2026, 17:52 IST (2026-10-29T17:52+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/04254a23601e
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-nasscom-seeks-delay-in-gst-rules-for-e-commerce-deliveries/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/04254a23601e-l.webp

Nasscom wants the government to delay revised GST rules for e-commerce deliveries until January 1, 2027.

### Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre raises Rs 28 Cr in Series A round led by Alkemi

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 29 October 2026, 17:02 IST (2026-10-29T17:02+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/7e86e1c3ab22
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/jagruti-rehabilitation-centre-raises-rs-28-cr-in-series-a-round-led-by-alkemi-12765269
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/7e86e1c3ab22-l.webp

### Carbelim secures ₹10 crore from IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 29 October 2026, 15:30 IST (2026-10-29T15:30+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2defdf15f23a
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/carbelim-secures-10-crore-from-iit-madras-unicorn-frontier-fund/article71639757.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2defdf15f23a-l.webp

The climate-tech company, founded by Karthika Gopi and Rahul Babu, develops microalgae-based systems to capture carbon dioxide and purify air

### B2B manufacturing startup CapGrid closes Rs 50 crore round; valuation up 40%

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 29 October 2026, 15:07 IST (2026-10-29T15:07+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/9655e4e1f1af
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/b2b-manufacturing-startup-capgrid-closes-rs-50-crore-round-valuation-up-40/articleshow/135299578.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/9655e4e1f1af-l.webp

CapGrid has recently secured Rs 50 crore in funding, primarily aimed at enhancing its operations. The ramp-up in capital is expected to help the startup expand into new industrial sectors.

### Ace Blend bags $9.91M as it looks to scale science-led nutrition

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 29 October 2026, 17:48 IST (2026-10-29T17:48+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fb1c8d360b8b
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/ace-blend-bags-991m-as-it-looks-to-scale-science-led-nutrition
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/fb1c8d360b8b-l.webp

The nutrition company will use the funding to advance research-led product development and launch patented nutrition formats.

### Docterz raises Rs 5 Cr from Vineeta Singh, Avnish Anand and 20 doctor-investors

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 29 October 2026, 16:23 IST (2026-10-29T16:23+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1ec30226b3f7
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/docterz-raises-rs-5-cr-from-vineeta-singh-avnish-anand-and-20-doctor-investors-12765193
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/1ec30226b3f7-l.webp

### Bengaluru-based Inkle acquires Finally’s bookkeeping arm, expands team to 160

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 29 October 2026, 16:13 IST (2026-10-29T16:13+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/4d6fc29194dd
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/cpa-firm-inkle-buys-finally-bookkeeping-arm-headcount-160
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/4d6fc29194dd-l.webp

Bengaluru-built, San Francisco-headquartered CPA firm Inkle has acquired Finally's bookkeeping division in an undisclosed all-cash deal, taking its team to about 160 people across five countries and extending it from startups to non-tech small businesses.

### Ace Blend Raises $9.9 Mn To Fund Clinical Trials, Expand Nutrition Portfolio

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 29 October 2026, 12:24 IST (2026-10-29T12:24+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1424126e7267
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/ace-blend-raises-9-9-mn-to-fund-clinical-trials-expand-nutrition-portfolio/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/1424126e7267-l.webp

D2C nutrition and dietary supplements brand Ace Blend has raised $9.9 Mn (about ₹95 Cr) in a Series A2 funding…

### Coratia Technologies raises Rs 18 Cr in bridge round led by MGF Kavachh

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 29 October 2026, 14:47 IST (2026-10-29T14:47+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/63e34a994e82
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/coratia-technologies-raises-rs-18-cr-in-bridge-round-led-by-mgf-kavachh-12764727
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/63e34a994e82-l.webp

### Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026: What’s In Store For Startups At Asia’s Largest Tech Event

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 29 October 2026, 11:59 IST (2026-10-29T11:59+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/c8050ced2733
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/bengaluru-tech-summit-2026-whats-in-store-for-startups-at-asias-largest-tech-event/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/c8050ced2733-l.webp

India’s startup ecosystem is the fourth most valuable startup ecosystem in the world and spans from fintech and consumer technology…

### Venttup raises $3 Mn in pre Series A round led by Rainmatter, Unicorn India Ventures

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 29 October 2026, 13:41 IST (2026-10-29T13:41+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/01fcfed6afd2
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/industries-50-startup-venttup-raises-3-mn-in-pre-series-a-led-by-rainmatter-by-zerodha-and-unicorn-india-12764564
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/01fcfed6afd2-l.webp

### Pine Labs crosses Rs 800 Cr revenue in Q2 FY27; profit jumps 6.5X

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 29 October 2026, 13:37 IST (2026-10-29T13:37+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/60f031c74ba1
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/fintrackr/pine-labs-crosses-rs-800-cr-revenue-in-q2-fy27-profit-jumps-65x-12764550
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/60f031c74ba1-l.webp

Fintech major Pine Labs announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 (Q2 FY27) today.

### Kissht Q2: Profit Doubles To ₹125 Cr, Revenue Jumps 45% YoY

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 29 October 2026, 09:52 IST (2026-10-29T09:52+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/f386ea936874
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/kissht-q2-profit-doubles-to-%e2%82%b9125-cr-revenue-jumps-45-yoy/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/f386ea936874-l.webp

Lending tech platform Kissht’s parent OnEMI Technology Solutions reported a 100.4% jump in consolidated net profit to ₹125.1 Cr in…

### Viridian Ingni Propulsion raises Rs 1.47 Cr in pre seed round led by IPV

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 29 October 2026, 11:44 IST (2026-10-29T11:44+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fff32dadfc90
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/viridian-ingni-propulsion-raises-rs-147-cr-in-pre-seed-round-led-by-ipv-12763438
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/fff32dadfc90-l.webp

### Info Edge’s Hitesh Oberoi to step down as MD and CEO; founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani to take over

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 28 October 2026, 17:23 IST (2026-10-28T17:23+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/a897becf7383
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/info-edges-hitesh-oberoi-step-down-md-ceo-founder-sanjeev-bikhchandani-to-take-over
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/a897becf7383-l.webp

### From Homemade Badi to GomatiRoots: Shital Kumari Secures Funding

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 28 October 2026, 13:26 IST (2026-10-28T13:26+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1c33357eb02a
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/homemade-badi-gomatiroots
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/1c33357eb02a-l.webp

Bihar's Sheetal Kumari transforms homemade badi into GomatiRoots, securing funding through YourStory's Shuru Kar initiative.