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Morning Five roundup covering Karnataka startup orders, funding and physical AI

Morning Five: Karnataka Offers Up to Rs 25 Lakh, 9 October

Published: October 9, 2026 StartupFeed Quick Take Karnataka offers selected startups work orders up to Rs 25 Lakh. NABVENTURES reaches Fund II's Rs 450 Cr first close. Headstart's network spans more than 30 cities. The Morning Five for Friday, October 9, 2026: what happened in Indian startups since yesterday. 1. Karnataka offers work orders up…

DailyObjects raises funding to expand its branded retail stores

October 8, 2026

Evening Watch: DailyObjects Raises Rs 332 Cr, 8 October

The Dough Therapy seed funding with founder Abhishek Dedhia and Michigan Capital Advisors backing Rs 5.25 Cr

October 8, 2026

The Dough Therapy Raises Rs 5.25 Cr at Rs 35 Cr Valuation

Today's Hot

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Quanfluence raises $10 Mn for photonic quantum computing, with optical chips and Chiratae Ventures backing

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Quanfluence Raises $10 Mn for Photonic Quantum Computer

Physical AI startups data collection scene with worker sensor rig and robotics training environment

October 6, 2026

Indian Physical AI Startups Weigh $7-10 Hourly Data Pay

UPI MDR payment scene with PhonePe device, soundbox and QR at an Indian merchant counter

October 6, 2026

UPI MDR Spurs PhonePe, Pine Labs to Add 60 Lakh Devices

Ai & Deep Tech

The Groww app on a smartphone, illustrating Groww revenue mix shift in Q1 FY27

October 8, 2026

Groww Revenue Mix Shifts as Trading Share Drops to 68.4%

UPI MDR payment scene with PhonePe device, soundbox and QR at an Indian merchant counter

October 6, 2026

UPI MDR Spurs PhonePe, Pine Labs to Add 60 Lakh Devices

Kissht financial results show loan book growth with co-founders Ranvir Singh and Krishnan Vishwanathan

October 5, 2026

Kissht Loan Book Grows 68.4% to Rs 9,317 Cr in Q2 FY27

MSME fintech lenders tighten credit as Lendingkart and NeoGrowth reduce loan books in FY26

October 5, 2026

MSME Fintech Lenders Shrink Loan Books in FY26 to Cut Defaults

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%

D2C

Kissht Loan Book Grows 68.4% to Rs 9,317 Cr in Q2 FY27

MSME Fintech Lenders Shrink Loan Books in FY26 to Cut Defaults

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

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

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

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

The Groww app on a smartphone, illustrating Groww revenue mix shift in Q1 FY27

October 8, 2026

Groww Revenue Mix Shifts as Trading Share Drops to 68.4%

UPI MDR payment scene with PhonePe device, soundbox and QR at an Indian merchant counter

October 6, 2026

UPI MDR Spurs PhonePe, Pine Labs to Add 60 Lakh Devices

Kissht financial results show loan book growth with co-founders Ranvir Singh and Krishnan Vishwanathan

October 5, 2026

Kissht Loan Book Grows 68.4% to Rs 9,317 Cr in Q2 FY27

MSME fintech lenders tighten credit as Lendingkart and NeoGrowth reduce loan books in FY26

October 5, 2026

MSME Fintech Lenders Shrink Loan Books in FY26 to Cut Defaults

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%

Funding & Deals

The Dough Therapy seed funding with founder Abhishek Dedhia and Michigan Capital Advisors backing Rs 5.25 Cr

October 8, 2026

The Dough Therapy Raises Rs 5.25 Cr at Rs 35 Cr Valuation

Beyond Appliances Series B funding led by Fireside Ventures to expand kitchen appliance manufacturing

October 7, 2026

Beyond Appliances Raises Rs 110 Cr Series B Led by Fireside

Indian startup VC PE stake sales shown through listed-company shares and stock-market trading

October 7, 2026

VC Investors Sell Rs 25,000 Cr in 18 Listed Startups

Naveli Ventures launch led by managing partner Navya Nanda for frontier technology startups

October 7, 2026

Naveli Ventures: Navya Nanda Backs Deeptech, Space & AI

Beyond Appliances Series B funding, a smart chimney and hob in an Indian kitchen

October 6, 2026

Beyond Appliances Series B: Rs 110 Cr Led by Fireside Ventures

AceVector shares IPO listing with co-founder Kunal Bahl after the stock closed 18.5% below issue price

October 6, 2026

AceVector Shares Close 18.5% Down Despite 5x Subscription

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

StartupFeed morning five with Razorpay, Marico, RentoMojo, myTVS and Flipkart logos and startup sector objects

October 6, 2026

Morning Five: Razorpay Opens ChatGPT Ads to 9 Brands, 6 October

Puneet Gupta at the first Astrotalk store in Gurgaon

October 5, 2026

Puneet Gupta Saw Astrotalk’s First Store 14 Days After It Opened

Morning Five coverage featuring Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal

October 5, 2026

Morning Five: Ola Electric Founder Pledges 4.3% Stake, 5 October

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

Events

Students competing in a robotics event at TechTrix 2026 in Greater Noida

e-cell itsec greater noida

October 6, 2026

TechTrix 2026 Entry Closes Oct 15: 20 Events, Rs 3.47 Lakh Cash

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