• Startup Pulse
    GIVA raises over $100 million in a round led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management. The Croffle Guys raises ₹14 crore in a round led by V3 Ventures, with N.A.N Partners participating. Solgram raises over $1 million in a pre-seed round led by DSG Consumer Partners and Saama Capital, with Kapil Chopra participating. Sachin Tendulkar makes a strategic investment in Metasports Interactive, the company behind Hitwicket. The amount was not disclosed. Hyeglo Beauty raises ₹7 crore in a round led by Sauce, with Giga Capital, Consumer Collective, Reckitt's Arjun Purkayastha and The Patient Capital participating. Unify Foodworks raises ₹5 crore in seed funding through convertible debentures from Atrium Ventures, SailThru Ventures, Arjun Vaidya and Abhishek Goyal. OBSESS raises approximately ₹3 crore in an angel round from Pushpendra Singh, Amit Goel and Harshit Vij. Dispatch Network raises ₹5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Antler India, with angel investors participating. Two Point O Capital raises $10 million in a round led by Transition Venture Capital, with Omnivore and angel investors participating. PowerUp Money raises $10 million in a round led by Flourish Ventures, with existing investors Peak XV Partners, Accel, Blume Ventures, Kae Capital, 8i Ventures and DeVC participating. GIVA raises over $100 million in a round led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management. The Croffle Guys raises ₹14 crore in a round led by V3 Ventures, with N.A.N Partners participating. Solgram raises over $1 million in a pre-seed round led by DSG Consumer Partners and Saama Capital, with Kapil Chopra participating. Sachin Tendulkar makes a strategic investment in Metasports Interactive, the company behind Hitwicket. The amount was not disclosed. Hyeglo Beauty raises ₹7 crore in a round led by Sauce, with Giga Capital, Consumer Collective, Reckitt's Arjun Purkayastha and The Patient Capital participating. Unify Foodworks raises ₹5 crore in seed funding through convertible debentures from Atrium Ventures, SailThru Ventures, Arjun Vaidya and Abhishek Goyal. OBSESS raises approximately ₹3 crore in an angel round from Pushpendra Singh, Amit Goel and Harshit Vij. Dispatch Network raises ₹5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Antler India, with angel investors participating. Two Point O Capital raises $10 million in a round led by Transition Venture Capital, with Omnivore and angel investors participating. PowerUp Money raises $10 million in a round led by Flourish Ventures, with existing investors Peak XV Partners, Accel, Blume Ventures, Kae Capital, 8i Ventures and DeVC participating.
  • EXCON 2025: ZF Group Showcases Made-in-India Intelligent System Solutions

    EXCON 2025

    Bengaluru: ZF Group is set to present its advanced intelligent system solutions at EXCON 2025, demonstrating how its India-manufactured technologies are shaping the future of construction equipment.

    Exhibiting at Hall 1, Booth G149, ZF will highlight its expertise in driveline technology, braking systems, and localized manufacturing designed to meet the construction industry’s demand for flexibility, rapid development cycles, and enhanced productivity.

    At EXCON 2025, ZF Group will showcase technologies that contribute to ‘The Future of Construction’ by enabling low- or zero-emission operations and improving efficiency at construction sites.

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    The company’s solutions are aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with reliable, digitally enabled, and sustainable systems.

    EXCON 2025 Highlights ZF Group’s Local Manufacturing Expansion in Coimbatore

    As part of its presence at EXCON 2025, ZF Group announced the expansion of local production of transmissions and axles from its newly inaugurated construction equipment plant in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

    The initiative follows ZF’s “local for local” approach to address specific requirements of Indian customers while serving global OEM demand.

    The state-of-the-art off-highway manufacturing facility, inaugurated in June 2025, spans 10,000 square metres and supports ZF’s ‘Make in India for India and the World’ strategy.

    The plant plays a key role in ZF Group’s growth and market penetration plans in India, catering to the construction equipment and railway segments.

    ZF Group has invested €20 million, equivalent to approximately ₹192 crore, in early 2025 to strengthen innovation capabilities and localize world-class technologies for India’s evolving construction equipment sector.

    Akash Passey, President, ZF Group India, said, “At ZF Group, we are proud to deepen our commitment to India’s dynamic construction sector by expanding local production of transmissions and axles at our Coimbatore plant. This strategic investment aligns with the Government of India’s infrastructure vision and our ambition to deliver cleaner, smarter, and digitally enabled machines.”

    Also Read: ZF India Launches Advanced Railway Dampers in India for Metro and High-Speed Rail

    EXCON 2025: Wheel Loader Technologies Focused on Efficiency and Comfort

    At EXCON 2025, ZF will showcase its ERGOPOWER powershift transmissions for wheel loaders, engineered to deliver high productivity and fuel efficiency.

    The standard four-speed transmissions, along with optional efficiency packages such as five-speed and DirectDrive variants, offer up to 15% fuel savings and productivity gains of up to 40%.

    Complementing these transmissions are ZF’s MULTITRAC rigid axles, designed for heavy-duty wheel loader applications. Featuring compact construction, reduced weight, wet multi-disc brakes, and high ground clearance, these axles enhance efficiency while ensuring durability and ease of maintenance under extreme operating conditions.

    EXCON 2025 Showcases Backhoe Loader Solutions Combining Power and Precision

    ZF’s combined ERGOPOWER and MULTITRAC systems for backhoe loaders will also be featured at EXCON 2025.

    The powershift transmissions enable smooth performance across digging and loading cycles, while the MULTITRAC axles support high torque demands, long service life, and reduced maintenance requirements for intensive excavation and backfilling operations.

    Also Read: ZF India Railway Gearbox Debut Marks Company’s Entry into Indian Rail Sector

    EXCON 2025 Demonstrates Reliable Concrete Mixer Drive Technologies

    ZF will present its ECOMIX I hydrostatic drum drives for concrete mixer trucks at EXCON 2025. Known for high power density, compact design, and low maintenance needs, the ECOMIX range delivers reliable performance under demanding conditions and is widely recognized as a global benchmark for durability in mixer applications.

    EXCON 2025 Highlights Advanced Brake-by-Wire Solutions

    A key attraction at EXCON 2025 will be ZF’s intelligent braking portfolio for off-highway applications. As a global leader in hydraulic and electrohydraulic braking systems, ZF supports construction, mining, agriculture, and heavy-duty sectors with advanced brake technologies.

    ZF’s latest brake-by-wire solution allows vehicle deceleration to be controlled electronically, eliminating the need for hydraulic lines within the cab.

    This innovation supports the transition toward remote and autonomous operation while enhancing safety and efficiency for OEM partners.

    Through its comprehensive solutions showcased at EXCON 2025, ZF Group continues to support India’s journey toward smarter, safer, and more sustainable mobility.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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