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📉 Breaking News: MPL is laying off 60% of its India staff—around 300 employees—after the government’s ban on real-money gaming, including popular skill-based games like fantasy cricket, poker, and rummy.

💡 CEO Sai Srinivas confirmed India contributed half of MPL’s revenue. With paid games halted domestically, the company is now pivoting to free-to-play titles and expanding into international markets like the U.S. and Brazil.

⚡ This move highlights the impact of regulatory changes on India’s booming online gaming sector and serves as a crucial lesson for startups on adaptability, diversification, and staying ahead of policy shifts.

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🚀 India’s AI Leap!
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries is taking its partnership with Google Cloud to the next level, building state-of-the-art AI infrastructure in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This move empowers startups, enterprises, and government bodies with world-class AI tools, all powered by renewable energy.

From retail to telecom, energy to finance, AI adoption in India is set to accelerate, driving innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness. 🌱💡

India isn’t just catching up—it’s setting the pace.

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🚀 Vutto Raises $7M to Revolutionize Used Two-Wheelers in India! 🏍️

Delhi-based startup Vutto is changing the game for buying and selling pre-owned bikes. With $7M Series A funding led by RTP Global, they’re expanding their phygital platform—browse online, test ride offline, and buy with warranty, financing & paperwork support.

In just 1 year, Vutto sold 1,500+ bikes and partnered with banks to resell repossessed two-wheelers. Their mission? Affordable, reliable, and transparent mobility for every Indian household.

💡 A big win for the used two-wheeler market, Vutto is setting new standards in trust, convenience, and operational excellence.

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🚀 Cumin Co. bags $1.5M funding!
The toxin-free kitchenware startup is on a mission to make every Indian kitchen healthier and more stylish. Backed by Fireside Ventures, the brand blends science with bold design to deliver cookware that’s safe, durable, and eco-friendly.

✨ From niche to necessity — Cumin Co. is rewriting how families cook at home.

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✨ Palmonas Raises ₹55 Crore! ✨
Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor co-founds and drives expansion, taking Palmonas’ demi-fine jewelry brand to new heights. Celebrity influence meets style, making luxury accessible for urban, fashion-savvy shoppers. 💍🚀

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🍣 Harajuku Tokyo Café Raises $2M! 🎉
India’s fastest-growing Japanese casual dining and QSR chain has secured $2 million in funding, co-led by Indian Angel Network and Samved VC. Founded in 2021 by Gaurav Kanwar, Harajuku is redefining Japanese dining in India with jiggly pancakes, conveyor belt sushi, Naruto ramen, and immersive Tokyo-inspired experiences. With 7 outlets in Delhi NCR and Mumbai, the brand plans to expand to 90 outlets across 20 cities by 2027 and launch its D2C line, KoiKoi Essentials. Investors and foodies alike are buzzing—this is more than a café, it’s a cultural movement!

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