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Brands Owned by Indian Cricketers: 2026 Ownership List

Brands owned by Indian cricketers now span drones, plant-based meat, fashion and gyms, not just bat and ball endorsements. Published: StartupFeed Quick Take Virat Kohli sold One8 to Agilitas Sports in December 2025, then put Rs 40 crore back in for a 1.94% stake. MS Dhoni owns a 1.1% stake in Garuda Aerospace, which won…

NABKISAN WASH bond financing rural water and sanitation after Rs 180 Cr NSE issue

October 4, 2026

NABKISAN WASH Bond Raises Rs 180 Cr at 8.10% Coupon

October 4, 2026

Noise Journey: How a Phone-Cover Seller Became No.1 in 2026

Today's Hot

NABKISAN WASH Bond Raises Rs 180 Cr at 8.10% Coupon

October 4, 2026

By Saraswati Chaubey

Noise Journey: How a Phone-Cover Seller Became No.1 in 2026

October 4, 2026

By Avinash Mishra

PM-SETU Clears 14 ITI Clusters, ₹3,446 Cr in Year One

October 4, 2026

By Saraswati Chaubey

JioPC Cloud PC Opens to All of India at Rs 1,000 for 2 Months

October 3, 2026

By Saraswati Chaubey

Dhruva Space LEAP-2 satellite deployment with P-30 platform and thermal imaging payload in orbit

Space & Defence

October 3, 2026

Dhruva Space Deploys LEAP-2 at 1 AM IST With 2 Payloads

RBI bank stake rule shown with RBI emblem, headquarters and institutional investment documents

October 3, 2026

RBI Bank Stake Rule: Report 5% Moves in 3 Working Days

Vertical AI SaaS seed rounds India 2026 collage featuring Dextr AI, Aina, Hisab kitab and Edysor.ai

October 2, 2026

Vertical AI SaaS Seed Funding in India: The 2026 Playbook

Ai & Deep Tech

RBI bank stake rule shown with RBI emblem, headquarters and institutional investment documents

October 3, 2026

RBI Bank Stake Rule: Report 5% Moves in 3 Working Days

September 29, 2026

New UPI MDR: SIPs Stay Free, One-Time Fund Buys Face 0.02%

September 24, 2026

Amazon Pay India FY26 Loss Widens 33% to Rs 1,149 Cr

UPI MDR banks strategy shown with NPCI emblem and Indian digital payment infrastructure

September 23, 2026

UPI MDR: Banks Redraw Payment Tech Plans as Fee Returns

September 16, 2026

SEBI Clears Fibe’s Rs 750 Cr IPO, FY26 Profit Doubles

September 15, 2026

Govt Notifies Zero MDR On UPI Payments Under Rs 2,000

D2C

TakeMe2Space to Launch India’s First Orbital Compute Satellite

Hughes Precision Raises Rs 250 Cr to Expand Ammunition

GalaxEye Gets Rs 63.84 Cr Govt Support for New OptoSAR Satellite

DRDO Signs First High-Value Deep-Tech Deal With Startup

Amazon Pay India FY26 Loss Widens 33% to Rs 1,149 Cr

Health - Tech

IBC Data: Creditors Recover 30.52% as Liquidations Hit 3,074

IT Rules 2026: Takedown Clocks and AI Labels Explained

10-Minute Medicine Delivery: Is It Really Profitable?

Why Returning NRI Founders Hit India’s Reverse-Flip Wall

Fintech

RBI bank stake rule shown with RBI emblem, headquarters and institutional investment documents

October 3, 2026

RBI Bank Stake Rule: Report 5% Moves in 3 Working Days

September 29, 2026

New UPI MDR: SIPs Stay Free, One-Time Fund Buys Face 0.02%

September 24, 2026

Amazon Pay India FY26 Loss Widens 33% to Rs 1,149 Cr

UPI MDR banks strategy shown with NPCI emblem and Indian digital payment infrastructure

September 23, 2026

UPI MDR: Banks Redraw Payment Tech Plans as Fee Returns

September 16, 2026

SEBI Clears Fibe’s Rs 750 Cr IPO, FY26 Profit Doubles

September 15, 2026

Govt Notifies Zero MDR On UPI Payments Under Rs 2,000

Funding & Deals

NABKISAN WASH bond financing rural water and sanitation after Rs 180 Cr NSE issue

October 4, 2026

NABKISAN WASH Bond Raises Rs 180 Cr at 8.10% Coupon

Simple Energy Series C led by CEO Suhas Rajkumar after Rs 1,750 crore raise

October 1, 2026

Simple Energy Series C Raises Rs 1,750 Cr, Its Largest Round

Livspace founders new venture gravity with Saurabh Jain and Lalit Mittal seeking $15 Mn

September 30, 2026

Ex-Livspace Duo Raise $15 Mn For New Venture Gravity

Balwaan Krishi Series B with CEO Rohit Bajaj after Rs 100 crore funding

September 30, 2026

Balwaan Krishi Raises Rs 100 Crore Series B for Farm Gear

September 29, 2026

AceVector IPO Subscribed 2.59X, Lists on October 5

IIT Madras deep-tech fund with Bhaskar Majumdar marking the Rs 450 Cr first close

September 27, 2026

IIT Madras Deep-Tech Fund Hits Rs 450 Cr First Close

Editorial

Why Returning NRI Founders Hit India’s Reverse-Flip Wall

Vivek Oberoi Family Office: The Actor Betting On Startups

National Handloom Day 2026: 7 Powerful Facts on India’s Weavers

NITI Caregiving Policy: A Crucial Boost for Care MSMEs

For Founders

.si domain super intelligence rush shown with Slovenia domain symbols and Indian startup web elements

October 3, 2026

.si Domain for Indian Startups: Is It Worth Buying in 2026?

T-Hub Flashpoint venture studio launch with Hyderabad startup ecosystem setting

October 1, 2026

T-Hub Launches Flashpoint Venture Studio for Founders

up startups 24000 growth shown through Uttar Pradesh startup ecosystem and government policy setting

September 18, 2026

UP Startups Jump From 120 to Over 24,000 in Nine Years

AI agent liability in India shown through contract documents, audit logs and a generic enterprise AI workstation

September 15, 2026

AI Agent Liability: What India Inc Wants Fixed in 2026

FSSAI food claim notices shown through the regulator’s emblem, compliance documents and inspected food packages

September 15, 2026

FSSAI Sends 150+ Notices as Food Claims Face Investor Test

MCA CCFS 2026 amnesty scene with MCA emblem, ministry building and 90% fee-relief context

September 14, 2026

MCA CCFS-2026 Amnesty Closes Sept 15: How to Save 90%

Success Stories

Brands owned by Indian cricketers across sportswear, drones, gaming and startups

October 4, 2026

Brands Owned by Indian Cricketers: 2026 Ownership List

October 4, 2026

Noise Journey: How a Phone-Cover Seller Became No.1 in 2026

EchoCheck founder Divish U Shah holding the Pulseon+ assistive footwear prototype

October 1, 2026

EchoCheck Founder Built a Cane at 13, Raised Rs 30 Lakh at 17

Greenbio compostable bottles with founders Pradeep Kokkatt and Aliasgar Vora beside plant-based packaging

September 24, 2026

Kochi’s Greenbio makes compostable bottles to replace PET

Srikanth Bolla, founder of Bollant Industries, shown with eco-friendly packaging motifs and company branding

September 20, 2026

Who Is Srikanth Bolla, Founder of Bollant Industries?

Sunbird Straws grant story featuring founder Saji Varghese, coconut leaves and biodegradable drinking straws

September 19, 2026

Sunbird Straws: The Coconut Leaf Straw Making India Proud

Events

AKTU Innovation Hub UPITS 2026 branding beside exhibition booths, a farm sensor and a robotic prototype

#AKTU greater noida

October 1, 2026

AKTU Innovation Hub Takes 33 Startups, 500 Students to UPITS 2026

Assam NESFIC 2026 policy visual with Assam Startup emblem and government innovation setting

assam startup government procurement

September 26, 2026

Assam NESFIC 2026: 50 Challenges, Rs 40 Lakh Startup Grants

incubators innovation hub up

September 12, 2026

AKTU Startup Samvaad 3.0 Draws Rs 20 Cr Investor Intent