30 Startups to Watch: February 2026’s Breakthrough Innovators
India’s startup ecosystem saw 30 standout ventures in February 2026, spanning AI, defence tech, semiconductors, healthtech, and advanced manufacturing. Backed by selective funding...
Funding rounds, launches and founder stories from India's startup ecosystem.
India’s startup ecosystem saw 30 standout ventures in February 2026, spanning AI, defence tech, semiconductors, healthtech, and advanced manufacturing. Backed by selective funding...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the startup ecosystem, enabling founders to scale faster, reduce operational costs, and attract record venture funding. From AI-powe...
India’s Gift Nifty (GIFc1) traded at 24,416 in early Wednesday moves, about 1.8% below the Nifty 50’s last close. The index suggests a weaker opening for domestic equities as inves...
India’s senior women’s football team will kick off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 journey against Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium. After missing the 2022 edition, the Bl...
Kochi-based agri-startup Rent a Tree has introduced a unique model allowing customers to lease mango trees across India. With farms spanning 250 acres in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, a...
Thandai oats and thandai overnight oats bring festive flavors into a wholesome breakfast bowl, combining almonds, fennel, melon seeds, cardamom, and rose with fibre-rich oats. Perf...
Ragini Das, Head of Google for Startups India, shared her experience from Dubai as Iranian missile and drone strikes rattled the city. Despite explosions damaging landmarks and dis...
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India’s Semicon Mission 2.0 will prioritize deep tech startups and the creation of a robust semiconductor design ecosystem. The initi...
Tech startups in America, including AI-focused firms like Cursor, are embracing a “no shoes” workplace policy. Beyond comfort, the trend symbolizes openness, equality, and a break...
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal’s new wearable startup Temple has raised $54 million in seed funding, achieving a post-money valuation of $190 million. The round saw participation f...
Originally launched as InnerGize in 2023, DUSQ is a wearable mental-wellness startup founded by Dr. Siddhant Bhargava, Shalmali Kadu, and Mitansh Khurana. After raising ₹6.5 crore...
In Geneva, the European Union joined discussions with Russia and China on nuclear arms control, marking a pivotal moment after the expiration of the New START treaty. The talks aim...
LAT Aerospace, co-founded by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal and former COO Surobhi Das, has acquired Gurugram-based defence robotics startup Sharang Shakti. This marks LAT Aerospac...
OpenAI is venturing into consumer hardware, developing a smart speaker, smart glasses, and even a smart lamp. With over 200 employees working on the project, the first device—a Cha...
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, showcased cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence. With participation from global leaders, 600+ s...
Rishab Shetty and Prashanth Varma performed a grand muhurat puja at Anjanadri Betta, Hampi, to launch Jai Hanuman. The film, produced by T-Series and Mythri Movie Makers, promises...
Taapsee Pannu’s courtroom-crime drama Assi, directed by Anubhav Sinha, earned ₹1 crore net on its opening day. Despite strong performances and a socially relevant theme, the film f...
While many startups dream of securing funding on Shark Tank India, several rejected pitches have gone on to thrive independently. From Moonshine Meadery to Aretto Footwear, these b...