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Absolute, founded by Agam K., is building biological alternatives to everything from chemical farm inputs to whey protein and even leather — using microbes as “micro-factories.” From 12 commercial agri-biology products to 20 lakh farmers onboarded this year, and a pipeline of over 400 biotech solutions, Absolute says it is now gearing up for global expansion. Agam Khare breaks down the model, the impact, profitability timelines, and what comes next, in a chat with Aishwarya Anand, on the sidelines of the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) GreenReturns Summit 2025. CNBC-TV18

💰 Raising debt has never been easy for startups — slow paperwork, long approvals, endless waiting. But fintech startup Recur Club says it has cracked the code: ⚡️ Compressing 3-month loan cycles into 48 hours 🤖 Using its proprietary AI Credit Analyst 📈 And now, supercharged with a $50M Series A In an exclusive conversation with CNBC-TV18’s Aishwarya Anand, co-founders Eklavya Gupta and Abhinav Sherwal reveal how they plan to build a ₹10,000 crore annual run-rate business and reshape India’s startup debt story.

🚀India takes a major step in bioeconomy! Department of Biotechnology & Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) launch the first Biofoundry Network under #BioE3 policy to boost biomanufacturing and aim for $300Bn by 2030. Aishwarya Anand speaks to BIRAC's Managing Director Jitendra Kumar for details. CNBC-TV18

🚨 At #SemiconIndia2025, global chip toolmaker Lam Research showcases the wafer fabrication technologies that power the world’s most advanced semiconductors. From India ops to next-gen tools for AI, EVs & 5G — how Lam sees 🇮🇳 in the global chip story. Aishwarya Anand finds out from LAM Research India Head Rangesh Raghavan. CNBC-TV18

🚨 IPO Buzz | Sources tell CNBC-TV18 that seafood supply chain startup Captain Fresh has filed confidential #IPO papers with SEBI. The firm eyes a ₹1,200 Cr issue after clocking ₹3,200 Cr revenue & ₹40 Cr PAT in FY25. 📺 Aishwarya Anand brings you the details.

📢 Shiprocket has launched Shunya AI, the country’s first sovereign, multimodal AI engine built in and for India. Supporting voice, text, and image in 9+ Indian languages, it’s designed to be a 24x7 digital employee for over 1 lakh small businesses — all starting at just ₹499/month. From catalogue creation to customer engagement, Shunya.ai aims to revolutionize how small businesses grow in the digital age. Aishwarya Anand spoke to CEO Saahil Goel about what this means for Bharat’s $1T #MSME economy. #ShunyaAI #Shiprocket #IndiaAI #MSMEtech CNBC-TV18

The UAE-India CEPA Council has launched the Start-up Series to fast-track five top Indian startups into the UAE. Winners get full support—mentorship, workspace, licenses, and residency. Twenty finalists will pitch to a high-level panel. The move comes as bilateral trade hits $83.64 billion, up 15% since CEPA began. Aishwarya Anand spoke to UAE Ambassador Abdulnasser Alshaali, PhD at the launch. Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, UAE CNBC-TV18

🚀 From 900 to 3: Amazon's Propel Accelerator Season 4 crowns Fix My Curls, AURIC & ISAK Fragrances as top #D2C innovators in beauty & personal care. Srinidhi Kalvapudi, Head of Amazon Global Selling India, shares with Aishwarya Anand their growth potential & what’s next for the program. CNBC-TV18