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Welcome to the Backstage with Millionaires weekly Indian startup news show, hosted by Caleb Friesen. This week, Zerodha rolls out free AI assistant integration with real-time portfolio access via Kite MCP, Minus Zero unveils a camera-only AI autopilot built for chaotic Indian roads, Ola Electric finally begins Roadster X deliveries after months of delays, Shiprocket confidentially files for a ₹2,500 crore IPO, and Indian startups raise $211 million in fresh funding.

0:00 Zerodha MCP
2:40 Minus Zero AI Autopilot
5:20 Ola Electric Starts Roadster X Deliveries
7:00 Shiprocket IPO Filing
8:01 Quick News Updates
8:56 Indian Startup Funding News

Zerodha MCP

Zerodha users can now connect their accounts to AI assistants like Claude, Windsurf, and Cursor—for free. This is powered by Kite MCP (Model Context Protocol), which enables these tools to access real-time data from your Zerodha account. Users can now query portfolio performance, compare sector allocations with indices like the Nifty 50, and generate summaries—without any coding. All activity is read-only and fully authorized, keeping privacy intact. This makes Zerodha one of the first Indian platforms to make AI-powered personal finance truly accessible.

Minus Zero AI Autopilot

Minus Zero has unveiled a full-stack AI autopilot system for Indian roads, using only camera input. Unlike other systems that rely on LiDAR or high-resolution maps, Minus Zero uses self-supervised foundational AI models. These AI systems learn visually and can handle the unpredictability of Indian traffic—whether it’s pushcarts, cows, or erratic vehicles. Minus Zero previously launched a driverless campus vehicle, and this new system is a leap forward. Currently in a “hands-off, eyes-on” mode, it’s expected to be production-ready in two years, developed in collaboration with major automakers.

Ola Electric Starts Roadster X Deliveries

Bhavish Aggarwal announced that Ola Electric will start delivering the Roadster X electric motorcycle this Friday. After delays since its February launch, this is a long-awaited milestone. The Ola Electric Roadster X comes in three battery variants with up to 252 km range and starts at ₹74,999. Ola Electric has faced repeated criticism for missed timelines, which also affected earlier scooter launches. With Ola Electric’s market share dropping from 52% to 22%, the Roadster X could be its much-needed comeback in the EV market.

Shiprocket IPO Filing

Shiprocket has confidentially filed for an IPO with SEBI, aiming to raise ₹2,000–₹2,500 crore. Of this, ₹1,000–₹1,200 crore will come from fresh shares. Despite a net loss of ₹595 crore in FY24, Shiprocket turned profitable in the first half of FY25 while cutting its cash burn. Shiprocket’s newer verticals like Cross Border and Checkout now make up 20% of revenue and are growing 70–100% year-on-year. Shiprocket recently launched India’s first AI-integrated Model Context Protocol server, enabling seamless AI agent-driven operations for D2C and MSMEs.

Quick News Updates

Zomato has introduced a ₹15 long-distance service fee for orders above ₹150 spanning 4–6 km. Myntra has expanded into Singapore to serve the 6.5 lakh-strong Indian diaspora. Maharashtra’s new cab policy now enforces a 10% penalty for driver cancellations, regulates surge pricing, and mandates fair wages and safety standards—affecting Uber, Ola, and Rapido.

Indian Startup Funding News

Indian startups raised $211 million this week. Delhi-based EV startup Euler Motors raised $75 million in Series D for its HiLoad cargo EV. Bhubaneswar’s CureBay secured $19 million in Series B to expand its hybrid rural eClinics. Mumbai’s Mythik raised $15 million to modernize Indian epics like the Ramayan using cinematic AI storytelling. Chennai’s Tan90 raised ₹20 crore in Series A to offer energy-efficient cooling via PCMs. Lastly, Mumbai’s Promethean Energy raised $2 million in pre-Series A to reduce industrial energy costs by capturing and reusing waste heat.

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