Young startup iB Cricket was awarded the Startup Of The Year (VR Technology) Award at Entrepreneur India 2019. Entrepreneur India 2019 was the flagship annual event of Entrepreneur Media and had many startups competing for the prestigious Startup of the Year Award.
iB Cricket, a virtual reality sport, is developed by XR technology based startup ProYuga, which is backed by iB Hubs. ProYuga, based in Hyderabad, was co founded by Sama Vasantha Sai, an IIIT Hyderabad alumni and Kothinti Trivikrama Reddy, an IIT Delhi alumni who turned down a Rs. 1 crore job offer at a reputed MNC, prior to founding ProYuga.
iB Cricket is a highly immersive true sport virtual reality (VR) game with a potential to reach 500 million users across the world. This VR sport provides a complete gaming environment and gives a very realistic experience of playing cricket at magnificent stadiums, thanks to the game’s meticulous design. The game has a personalized AI coach and many global tournaments, which allow users to build their cricket career like that of their favorite cricketer’s. The startup has been strengthening its presence in India and also expanded to countries like UK, Singapore, Australia and Dubai.
iB Cricket achieved many milestones since its inception and recently collaborated with Viu to host the world’s first virtual reality cricket tournament, the iB Cricket Super Over League, where 12 prominent international cricketers like Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Herschelle Gibbs and McCullum competed against each other. iB Cricket also became the official VR gaming partner of 5 IPL teams—Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
With a goal to make India a world leader in advanced technologies, iB Cricket and ProYuga work to provide VR platforms for immersive games at gaming arcades all over India.
Tesla has ramped up its India expansion by leasing a 24,565 sq ft warehouse at Lodha Logistics Park in Mumbai’s Kurla West. The five-year lease, registered on May 16, 2025, involves a total rent of over ₹24 crore, starting at ₹37.53 lakh per month with a 5% annual escalation. The facility includes two ground-floor units and 20 parking spots, with rent payments commencing June 1, 2025.
This warehouse will function as a key service center and garage for Tesla’s India operations, excluding bodywork and spray painting. The move supports Tesla’s preparations for its official market debut, expected in late 2025 or early 2026.
Tesla’s India rollout includes offices in Pune, flagship showrooms in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Delhi-NCR, and co-working spaces in Mumbai. The new warehouse lease highlights Tesla’s commitment to building a robust infrastructure for sales, service, and delivery of electric vehicles and energy products across India.
While manufacturing plans are not yet confirmed, Tesla is reportedly exploring sites in Maharashtra for a potential assembly unit. The Mumbai warehouse lease marks a significant step in Tesla’s strategy to establish a strong presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets.
Info Edge (India) Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved an investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in the company’s third venture capital fund, Info Edge Ventures Fund III. The proposal received near-unanimous backing, with 99.9995% of valid votes in favor out of 1,274 participants.
Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned Info Edge subsidiary, will act as sponsor and investment manager for the new fund. This move strengthens Info Edge’s commitment to backing early-stage startups and expanding its footprint in India’s venture capital landscape.
Info Edge has a strong track record as an early investor in leading Indian startups like Zomato and PB Fintech, with combined holdings in these firms valued at ₹31,500 crore ($3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025.
MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has partnered with fintech leader Razorpay to support the growth of deeptech and emerging tech startups across India, with a special focus on those in Tier II and III cities. Through this collaboration, early-stage startups will gain access to Razorpay’s fintech infrastructure, mentorship, and resources via the Razorpay Rize program.
Startups in areas like AI, blockchain, robotics, and IoT will benefit from streamlined company incorporation support, expert mentorship, product credits, and guidance for applying to global accelerators such as Y Combinator. Selected founders will also join the exclusive Rize Community, connecting with peer networks and attending masterclasses.
MSH CEO Panneerselvam Madanagopal emphasized that this partnership will help founders scale faster by providing vital support in mentorship, capital access, and digital infrastructure. As India’s startup ecosystem surpasses 159,000 DPIIT-recognised startups, this initiative aims to give deeptech entrepreneurs the tools and networks needed to innovate for India and expand globally.