India startup funding, SaaS, AI, fintech, digital policy and operator signals from one of the fastest-growing technology markets.
The next-generation AI processor, still in development and planned for mass production around 2028, will see TSMC producing the main computing unit while Samsung may handle the memory connectivity component using its cutting-edge 2nm technology. This partners...
Since its inception in 2014, Ethereal Machines has developed proprietary multi-axis CNC machines with precision under 10 microns, focusing on sectors including aerospace, defence, semiconductors and healthcare. With this latest funding, the startup aims to si...
With AI services booming, constraints on power supplies and electronic components have slowed the growth of critical data centers in the US. Helix Digital Infrastructure will leverage Nvidia’s AI design expertise and Vistra’s power capabilities to streamline...
India's Ministry of Electronics and IT, led by Ashwini Vaishnaw, is reconsidering its regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. While past government statements rejected the need for separate AI legislation, focused instead on using existing laws like...
Unlike previous attempts restricted to select stores, Visa’s integration allows broad merchant acceptance for AI-initiated purchases through ChatGPT. Guardrails are set to prevent overspending and fraud, addressing concerns from banks and retailers, while Ope...
Founded in 2021, Manam Chocolate offers over 300 craft chocolate products sourced from Andhra Pradesh farmers. This fresh capital infusion aims to accelerate retail expansion and support the brand's mission to promote fine-flavour cacao from West Godavari.
Srinivasan argues that open-weight AI models running locally can democratize software use by letting users query and analyze their own files privately. This model contrasts with current SaaS applications that depend heavily on cloud infrastructure and data sh...
As AI tools like Anthropic’s Claude Code and Claude Co-Work increasingly replace tasks performed by engineers and knowledge workers, concerns mount over job displacement. Amodei highlights a productivity surge followed by a challenging phase when automation n...
AI pricing based on the volume of tokens processed rather than the results achieved is causing growing frustration among enterprises in India and worldwide. Leading AI companies, including OpenAI, acknowledge this issue, highlighting the urgent need for outco...
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, the first Mythos-class AI model accessible publicly yet safeguarded by classifiers and a mandatory 30-day data retention mandate. This marks an important step in expanding access in India, previously limited to select en...
The fine, which equals 1.4% of Coupang’s 2025 revenue, comes after an investigation revealed management failures and inadequate security systems that allowed unauthorized access by a former employee. Additionally, Coupang was found to have illegally collected...
Meta's new data centre project in partnership with Reliance Industries marks a significant milestone in its India strategy, providing critical support for AI computing capabilities. The Gujarat facility is designed with renewable energy and sustainability in...
4baseCare, founded in 2018, develops personalized cancer care by integrating genomics, bioinformatics, and AI. The latest capital infusion supports its global outreach across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Central Asia, aligning wi...
Founded in 2026 by ex-Icertis executives and a global software leader, Rivvun AI offers an innovative solution that continuously monitors contracts, invoices, pricing agreements, and financial records to verify compliance and optimize financial outcomes. With...
Following British AI startup Wayve's recent announcement to launch robotaxis with Uber, Lyft and Baidu’s joint effort will bring a new wave of autonomous mobility to London. While fully driverless rides remain a future goal, initial services will operate with...
In its vision for FY31, Honasa plans to grow its flagship brands Mamaearth and The Derma Co while also advancing younger brands and entering newer categories like nutraceuticals and oral care. Supporting this growth will be a shift toward omni-channel distrib...
ADIA’s sale of 40 million shares at a floor price slightly below market comes after Lenskart’s six-month IPO lock-in period expired. Despite the divestment, ADIA retains a significant stake valued at around Rs 8,500 crore, representing robust gains from its 2...
The US-based investment firm unloaded almost 6 crore shares of Meesho after the expiry of a 68% equity lock-in. This transaction followed reports of over ₹1,500 crore in block deals earlier on June 10. Meesho recently reported strong revenue growth and reduce...
According to recent reports, OpenAI is planning to transition from a private entity to a publicly traded company within the upcoming year. This move reflects OpenAI’s growing valuation and expanding influence in the AI sector. The shift to public markets will...
Elevate Nxt 2026 broadened its reach beyond Karnataka to support pioneering deeptech startups nationwide, accelerating commercialization of innovations through milestone-based funding and domain-specific mentorship.
Nathu La, developed over five years with Indian manufacturing partners, delivers 20-30% lower costs and up to 18% energy savings compared to conventional solutions. The platform runs on Intel Xeon processors with custom-designed components. Zoho plans to depl...
Minister Vaishnaw pointed out that while the IT Act has facilitated some regulation of digital technologies, AI's distinct complexities demand a new law. These efforts coincide with the government's increased regulatory focus on AI-generated misinformation an...
The rapid expansion of AI technology is prompting tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta to rely heavily on debt markets, signaling a transformation in funding strategies for AI infrastructure and chip development.
Founded in 2024, Hoola Health delivers paediatric consultations, vaccinations, diagnostics, and therapy services through localized clinics complemented by digital tools supporting parents. With over 20,000 families served and a focus on recurring care, the st...
Mohalla Tech’s decision to shut down Vibely follows Apple’s stricter enforcement of content moderation rules against 'random interaction' apps. Despite Vibely’s moderate safety systems, evolving regulations and platform policies compelled the company to remov...
This marks the third round of cuts for Salesforce since late 2025, reflecting broader tech industry trends where companies are deploying AI to reduce human roles and refine cost structures. The affected Indian employees will continue receiving pay until early...
Hoola Health aims to deepen its footprint in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi NCR by opening 30 new clinics over two years. The company offers a broad range of child care services and digital tools supporting parents' management of their children's health.
Xpeng, known for its electric vehicles, is accelerating its push into humanoid robotics. The CEO’s new direct role comes ahead of commercial rollout plans expected to start by the end of 2026, positioning robotics as a future revenue driver despite recent sal...
Instant salon services are turning competitive in India with startups like Urban Company, Yes Madam, Snabbit, and NoBroker pushing faster, predictable, and accessible beauty experiences. Meanwhile, MyGate's fresh capital injection signals growth in tech-drive...
The Rs 855 crore partnership will create an enterprise AI Platform-as-a-Service and pre-built AI solutions for sectors including sales, IT, customer service, and finance. Reliance will hold a 70% stake, while Meta holds 30%. A 168 MW data centre will underpin...
OpenAI aims to secure a large-scale data center lease in Ohio, aligning with its growing computational needs amid rapid AI development. Nvidia’s involvement could enhance OpenAI’s access to advanced AI processing capabilities, reinforcing the company's infras...
Indian IT companies are witnessing an increasing shift towards outcome-based contracts driven by AI capabilities. These contracts aim to align payments with measurable business results, improving client stickiness and scaling potential. However, the complexit...
Fable 5 offers advanced capabilities in coding, research, and image analysis, but sensitive queries are automatically routed to a lower-tier model to mitigate security risks. Anthropic continues to work with organizations under its Project Glasswing program,...
The partial sell-down by early investors comes after BlueStone delivered a strong quarterly performance with a net profit turnaround and significant revenue growth. Despite the sale, market interest remains healthy, supported by brokerages’ positive recommend...
Flipkart, one of India's leading ecommerce platforms, is grappling with a fresh insolvency plea after Applabs Media, its previous marketing service provider, claimed outstanding payments for services rendered under a cost-per-transaction campaign agreement. T...
The updated IPO filing of Zepto exposes significant transactions involving foreign investors offloading shares to domestic entities as the company aligns itself with Indian FDI regulations. The cofounders, recently summoned by the Enforcement Directorate, hav...
India’s telecom industry highlights the fundamental differences between the Indian market and countries where public Wi-Fi is a major connectivity layer. Operators contend that public Wi-Fi's potential is diminished by consumers' preference for mobile data, s...
The updated filing highlights multiple regulatory challenges for Zepto, including ED summons over foreign exchange compliance, consumer authority actions for alleged dark patterns and pricing issues, labor strikes, and rising costs linked to new data protecti...
Telugu producers are utilizing court-issued anti-piracy and copyright claims through companies like Bengaluru-based AI Plex to remove or disable online critiques of their films. YouTubers such as Sushanth of Barbel Pitch Meetings and others have faced multipl...
The National Development and Reform Commission, alongside state telecom giants China Mobile and China Telecom, is drafting a blueprint to develop interconnected computing hubs across China. This initiative will primarily utilize domestically produced AI chips...
Joining rivals Anthropic and Perplexity, OpenAI's confidential IPO filing reflects growing investor interest in AI companies. Despite impressive user growth and revenues, OpenAI projects profitability only by 2030, emphasizing the capital-intensive nature of...
Contrary to concerns that AI might reduce demand for traditional IT services, TCS sees AI as a key driver for expanding technology expenditure globally, potentially doubling the enterprise IT market to $3 trillion in the next decade. The company aims to balan...
Cursor, a fast-growing AI developer tool company valued through a potential SpaceX acquisition, will base its European operations in London to capitalize on the region's tech ecosystem. This move responds to customer needs for localized compliance and data pr...
Apple's latest updates spotlight artificial intelligence enhancements, privacy-first data handling, and stronger protections for children. Siri AI gains conversational depth and multi-app capabilities while new child account features give parents greater cont...
AI is increasingly embedded in the everyday lives of India's technology leaders. Practo's CPTO shares practical examples of leveraging AI platforms like Codex, Gemini, and Claude to enhance productivity and support family health management. This shift underli...
With a growing portfolio of over 30,000 venues and 2,000 vendors, The Wedding Company aims to simplify wedding planning across India’s largely unorganized wedding market. The startup has demonstrated strong growth with a 225% increase in service orders from F...
The new venture by Articul8 will develop specialized AI architectures trained on classical Indian languages, with support from academic and industry partners. This initiative aligns with a broader movement in India’s AI ecosystem towards culturally specific A...
The newly formed TCS unit, Global Value & Innovation Centres, will guide enterprises through the entire GCC lifecycle—from strategic planning and implementation to operational management and AI-driven transformation—addressing the rising demand for AI-native...
The working committee of Aye Finance's board approved issuing secured, rated, listed debentures with a five-year maturity. This private placement will provide the company with additional capital post its recent IPO, backed by pledged loan assets that offer se...
Zepto's latest financial update highlights rapid growth in order volume and revenue at a narrowing loss, as it competes closely with rivals Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart in India's expanding quick commerce sector. The company increased its daily orders and sto...
The court's decision underscores how the mobile number, tied to financial identity across banking channels, remains the weakest security link despite device binding, as SIM swaps allow fraudsters control over OTP-based transactions including RTGS and NEFT. Th...
Zepto is advancing its initial public offering after securing regulatory clearance, combining a significant fresh share issuance with an offer-for-sale by investors including Nexus Venture Partners and Contrary Capital. The company reported a doubling of reve...