Storytelling app Pratilipi secures $20 million in Series E funding led by Jungle Ventures.Sweet Karam Coffee raises $8 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners.Scapia, a travel-focused fintech, raises $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners.Defence and aerospace company Thales plans to recruit 8,000 people in 2025 to support growth.