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PB Fintech's UAE insurance business grows 19-fold as it looks beyond motor cover
PB Fintech has achieved impressive growth within the UAE insurance landscape, notably boosting its premium volumes since FY22.
Startup and Fintech News, 30 October 2026
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Inc42
Decoding The Commerce And Lending Engines Of IPO-Bound OfBusiness
OfBusiness is heading for the stock market with a business that earns most of its revenue in one place and…
ET Tech
PB Fintech, Delhivery improve Q2 profits; Binance's $6.3 billion caper
PB Fintech on Friday reported a strong jump in profit and revenue for the July-September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Inc42
PB Fintech Q2 Profit Jumps 42% YoY To ₹192 Cr, Revenue Up 35%
PB Fintech’s consolidated net profit jumped 42.5% to ₹192.4 Cr in the September quarter of FY27 from ₹135 Cr in…
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Equitas Bank Leader Resigns Over Family Business Perception
Vasudevan led the bank since 2007, guiding its shift to a small finance bank in 2016, but a perceived conflict with his daughter's RBI-licensed NBFC lingered despite full disclosures and no ongoing transactions.
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Entrackr
Atomberg gets SEBI nod for proposed IPO
Consumer appliances maker Atomberg Technologies has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO).
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Mumbai Gears Up for Devcon 8 and India Blockchain Week
YourStory
Come for capability, not just capacity: Why Europe is looking to India for tech partnerships
At TechSparks 2026, representatives from Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Denmark discussed how Indian startups can tap European research, funding, and markets, and why international collaboration is essential to technological growth.
Entrackr
Qiroko raises Rs 1.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by ISV Capital
Inc42
Exclusive: Manastu Space Raises ₹22 Cr In Ongoing Funding Round
Spacetech startup Manastu Space raised ₹22 Cr ($2.3 Mn) from Gandhi Securities and Investments, the Thacker Legacy Trusts, and a…
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Flipkart Loan Recovery Agent Accused of Harassing Borrower's Pregnant Wife
A borrower said a recovery agent linked to Flipkart's lending business sent obscene photos and voice messages to his pregnant wife over small unpaid loans of Rs 10,000 and Rs 7,000 on which he had made partial payments.
YourStory
Omio founder’s advice to entrepreneurs: Find a problem worth solving and stick with it
At TechSparks 2026, Naren Shaam, Founder and CEO of Omio Group, advised entrepreneurs to think globally from day one, tackle difficult problems, and stay committed for the long term.
Entrackr
Decoding: Sachin Bansal retains 84.34% stake in Navi after Rs 940 Cr Prosus investment
Fintech company Navi has announced a Rs 940 crore funding round led by Prosus at a valuation of Rs 13,192 crore. Founder Sachin Bansal continues to remain the company's largest shareholder, holding an 84.34% stake.
Reported by 4 outlets: Inc42, The Economic Times, YourStory. What we know so far: 5 reports
YourStory
How Stelcore helps brands go global without building everything from scratch
Taking a brand global means navigating more than just new markets. At TechSparks 2026, Stelcore Group founder Bharat Mandot explained how the company connects importing, payments, logistics and compliance.
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Starbucks India brews Rs 1,367 Cr revenue in FY26; cuts losses by 27%
Tata Starbucks, the 50:50 joint venture between Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks Corporation, has established itself as one of India’s largest coffee chains by revenue and store count.
Inc42
Exclusive: Smylo In Talks To Raise ₹30 Cr To Expand Cat Food Portfolio
D2C cat food startup Smylo is in advanced talks to raise around ₹30 Cr (about $3.2 Mn) in a mix…