YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, October 8 , 2026.

MSME-focused digital lender NeoGrowth has raised Rs 85 crore in an investment round led by FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, with participation from existing investor LeapFrog Investments.

The funding will support the company's next growth phase, including expanding access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), strengthening its digital lending capabilities, and deepening its market presence.

Kochi-based marine robotics company EyeROV has delivered two TROUT military-grade remotely operated underwater vehicles to the Indian Navy. The delivery forms part of an order for five systems and marks progress in India’s development of indigenous underwater robotic technology.

Developed under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) programme, TROUT is designed for naval and subsea operations, including underwater inspection, surveillance, reconnaissance, search and recovery, and robotic intervention.

The system underwent field trials and qualification processes covering manoeuvrability, navigation, endurance and performance in challenging underwater conditions. It also completed type testing and quality assurance procedures aligned with applicable military standards.

Accenture and Dell Technologies have expanded their more than 20-year collaboration by establishing the Accenture Dell Business Group. The initiative aims to help enterprises modernise infrastructure and deploy AI at scale, with greater control over data, costs, and performance.

The collaboration will focus on private AI infrastructure, hybrid and sovereign environments, agentic AI applications and integrated enterprise AI solutions. It will also support organisations operating in highly regulated industries that require stronger control over sensitive information.

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