Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 11, 2025)

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Apr 11, 2025 - 07:47

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 11, 2025)

From Creativefuel acquiring MissMalini Entertainment from The Good Glamm Group (GGG) to Spice Money surpassing Rs 11,485 Crore in customer GTV.

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Creativefuel acquires MissMalini Entertainment

Creativefuel has acquired MissMalini Entertainment from The Good Glamm Group (GGG) in a deal valued at Rs 6 crore.

Under the terms of the agreement, Creativefuel will take ownership of the MissMalini domain name and its social media assets, while the talent management vertical of the business will remain with Good Glamm Group. The acquisition gives Creativefuel control of one of India’s most iconic digital lifestyle brands, originally founded in 2008 by Malini Agarwal.

SahiBandhu rebrands to Manipal Fintech

Gold loan enablement platform SahiBandhu is rebranding as Manipal Fintech Private Limited.

This rebranding highlights the company’s strategic roadmap, which includes entering adjacent financial services categories, expanding its footprint in new regions, investing in next-generation fintech infrastructure, and strengthening its partnerships across the financial ecosystem.

IIT Madras-incubated Plugzmart’s EV fast charger for heavy vehicles gets ARAI certification

IIT Madras-incubated Smart EV charger startup Plugzmart has received ARAI Certification for its electric vehicle charger for heavy vehicles with its own controller and PLC modules developed indigenously.

The entire hardware and software of this 240kW DC fast charger was developed in-house, reducing reliance on imported components and promoting ‘Make in India’ for the EV Sector. It can charge high-end cars and heavy vehicles in just 20 minutes.

(The copy will be updated with the latest news throughout the day.)

Edited by Megha Reddy