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NVIDIA MD thinks India can be world's intelligence capital
Vishal Dhupar, the Managing Director of NVIDIA for South Asia, has said that India has a strong chance of becoming the intelligence capital of the world.
India's AI start-up founders head to US chasing capital, talent
Over 100 Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founders have relocated or are planning to relocate to the United States. The move is mainly due to better access to customers, capital, and advanced AI ecosystems.
Juspay raises $50M, turns unicorn with $1.2B valuation
Juspay, a leading payments infrastructure company, has raised $50 million in a Series D follow-on round led by WestBridge Capital.
Entrepreneur behind Theranos scandal urges Trump for early prison release
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, has requested an early release from her prison sentence.
Why India's reliance on foreign satellite data will go down
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has signed an agreement with four homegrown space tech start-ups to create India's first privately-led Earth observation (EO) satellite constellation.
Zepto selects 8 start-ups for 'Zepto-Nova' program: What is it?
Zepto has announced the first batch of eight start-ups selected under its innovation initiative, Zepto Nova.
Union Budget 2026: Import duty cuts on electronic components requested
The Manufacturers Association for Information Technology (MAIT) has urged the Indian government to consider reducing import duties on key electronic components in its upcoming Union Budget.
India now has 2L start-ups, 125 unicorns: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India is home to over two lakh start-ups and more than 125 active unicorns.
India receives $51B FDI in 6 months: What's driving growth?
India has witnessed a massive surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), with $51 billion coming into the country over the past six months.
This start-up says it has reinvented a 100-year-old technology
Ammobia, a start-up, is significantly improving the production of ammonia, a key ingredient in fertilizers and other industries.
OYO, Razorpay backer Lightspeed to launch new India-focused fund
Lightspeed India Partners, a prominent early-stage investor in companies like OYO and Razorpay, is gearing up to launch its next fund focused on India and Southeast Asia in 2026.
Why space tech start-ups in India are ramping up hiring
India's space technology start-ups are witnessing a major hiring spree, according to a report by the Economic Times.
This Indian start-up is launching a satellite for in-orbit refueling
Chennai-based space start-up, OrbitAid Aerospace, is gearing up to launch AyulSAT, a pioneering satellite for in-orbit refueling.
Tamil Nadu launches India's first deep tech start-up policy
In a major push to its start-up ecosystem, the Tamil Nadu government has launched India's first deep-tech policy.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal may invest ₹225cr in this space-tech start-up
Deepinder Goyal, the founder and group chief executive officer of Eternal (formerly Zomato), is in advanced talks to invest in Pixxel's latest funding round.
AI could add $1.7T to Indian economy by 2035
The Indian government has projected that artificial intelligence (AI) could contribute as much as $1.7 trillion to the country's economy by 2035.
From 3,903 to 730: Indian start-up closures see drastic decline
India's start-up ecosystem witnessed a major turnaround in 2025, with the number of shutdowns plummeting to around 730 from a staggering 3,903 in 2024, as per Tracxn.
Indian start-up funding drops 10% to $13B in 2025
Indian start-ups raised a total of $13 billion in 2025, marking a 10% decline from the $14.4 billion raised in 2024.
The Souled Store's revenue rises to ₹500cr amid profitability slip
The Souled Store, a leading direct-to-consumer pop culture brand, has reported a 37% increase in its operating revenue for FY25.
Andhra Pradesh announces 'Quantum Valley' initiative: What is it?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a new quantum computing policy to make the state a global hub for advanced technologies.
India's start-up ecosystem raised $11B in 2025
India's start-up ecosystem attracted $10.5 billion in funding in 2025. However, the number of deals decreased significantly as investors became more selective about their risk-taking.
Zoho-backed start-up launches India's first locally-made MRI scanner
VoxelGrids, a start-up backed by Zoho, has developed India's first homegrown Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner.
Kishore Biyani, Nikhil Kamath launch 'The Foundery': What is it?
Entrepreneurs Nikhil Kamath and Kishore Biyani have launched The Foundery, a unique residential program to help early-stage start-ups in India.
Home services start-up Pronto in talks to raise $25M
Pronto, a start-up that offers quick home services, is reportedly in talks to raise around $25 million in its latest funding round.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal crowned India's top self-made entrepreneur
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Eternal (formerly Zomato), has topped the IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India's Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2025.
Databricks secures $4B funding at $134B valuation amid AI boom
Databricks, a leading data intelligence firm, has raised over $4 billion in a Series L funding round.
VC firm Lightspeed raises $9B to invest in new-age start-ups
Lightspeed Venture Partners, a leading global venture capital firm, has raised over $9 billion across six multi-stage funds.
German start-up raises $41M to bring sound to AI-generated videos
Berlin-based AI start-up, Mirelo, has raised $41 million in a seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
This company is paying moms ₹1L to talk about menopause
Plant-based nutrition brand Earthful has launched a unique initiative, the "Menopause Cheerleaders Internship."
UAE's Feeder Fund to invest ₹1,000cr in Kerala start-ups
The UAE-based Feeder Fund, led by the Global Alliance, has announced a massive investment of ₹1,000 crore in Kerala's start-up ecosystem.
Spinny raises $160M funding to acquire GoMechanic
Spinny, an Indian online platform for pre-owned cars, is in the process of raising some $160 million.
Meta acquires Limitless start-up: What does it do?
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Limitless, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up that specializes in creating advanced wearable devices.
Shocker! Start-up co-founder arrested at 1am after client's 'frivolous complaint'
Delhi-based warehousing start-up Wherehouse's co-founder Vaibhav Chawla was arrested, following what he described as a "frivolous complaint" by a client.
India's private-equity, venture capital investments jump to $5.3B in October
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments in India reached a whopping $5.3 billion in October 2025, according to the latest EY-IVCA monthly roundup.
Are Anduril's autonomous weapons systems up to the mark?
Anduril Industries, a US-based defense tech start-up, has encountered major failures in the testing of its autonomous weapons systems.
Wealth-tech start-up Scripbox becomes profitable after 12 years
Scripbox, a wealth management platform, achieved profitability for the first time in the financial year ending March 2025.
Google, Accel team up to fund AI start-ups in India
Google has teamed up with venture capital firm Accel to back early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups in India.
Sam Altman's blockchain start-up demands employees work weekends 'for humanity'
Sam Altman-backed blockchain start-up, Tools for Humanity, has come under fire for its extreme work culture.
This Indian space start-up has raised $17M at $500M valuation
Chennai-based space tech start-up, Agnikul Cosmos, has raised $17 million (about ₹150 crore) in a funding round led by family offices and institutional investors.
Agnikul Cosmos secures ₹150cr for building small satellite launch vehicles
Aerospace start-up Agnikul Cosmos has raised ₹150 crore after the company's previous attempt to raise up to $50 million didn't attract enough investor interest.
First-for-India: Arms maker SSS Defence debuts at Milipol Paris expo
Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has made its debut at the Milipol Paris 2025, a premier global event for homeland security and safety.
Who is Vikram Bajaj, Bezos's co-CEO at $6B AI start-up
Vikram "Vik" Bajaj has been appointed as the co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Mira Murati's AI start-up seeks $5B funding at $50B valuation
Thinking Machines Lab, co-founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is in talks with investors to raise about $5 billion in its next funding round, according to The Information.
This AI start-up, with 8 employees, generates 3,000 podcasts weekly
Inception Point AI, a start-up with just eight employees, is revolutionizing the podcasting industry by producing an astonishing 3,000 episodes every week.
This start-up is helping companies save money through smarter negotiation
Indian start-ups spend over ₹8,000 crore each year on SaaS and marketing, while poor negotiation globally drains nearly $1 trillion, according to World Commerce & Contracting.
Healthkart's revenue approaches ₹1,400cr in FY25
HealthKart, a leading e-commerce platform for nutrition and supplements, has reported a massive spike in its profits for the fiscal year 2025 (FY25).
Parag Agrawal's AI start-up raises $100M to reinvent web search
Parallel Web Systems, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has raised $100 million in funding.
Bombay Shaving Company raises ₹136cr to scale before IPO
Homegrown grooming start-up Bombay Shaving Company (BSC) has raised ₹136 crore ($15.3 million) in a funding round led by Sixth Sense Ventures.
SoftBank-backed Juspay posts first-ever profit after 13 years
Payments technology start-up Juspay has announced its first-ever profit for the fiscal year ending March 2025 (FY25).