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Murthy & Murty Say ‘No Thanks’ To Caste Tags

Infosys founders Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty have declined to participate in Karnataka’s ongoing caste-based Social and Educational Survey. Citing that they do not belong to an...

New Beginnings, Old Blessings: Gujarat Welcomes Bestu Varas With Faith and Fortune

Gujarati New Year 2025, known as Bestu Varas, will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 22, a day after Diwali. Marking the start of Vikram Samvat 2082, the day is observed with Cho...

Zepto Raises $450 Million, Valuation Surges to $7 Billion, Poised for IPO in 2026

Zepto, India’s rapidly growing quick commerce startup, closed a $450 million funding round led by CalPERS, boosting its valuation to $7 billion. The fresh capital will accelerate e...

Fueling the Future: How India’s Labs Are Becoming the Cradles of Game-Changing Startups

India is accelerating its innovation revolution by converting research labs into startup incubation hubs. This integration fosters entrepreneurship, bridges lab breakthroughs to ma...

WestBridge Leads $16 Million Investment Boosting AI Edtech Startup SpeakX.ai

SpeakX.ai, an AI-based spoken English learning platform, recently raised $16 million in a funding round led by WestBridge Capital, along with Elevation Capital and Goodwater Capita...

Chip of the New Block: Stemx India CEO Says ‘Robots Will Soon Be Everywhere’

At the launch of India’s first Semiconductor Innovation Museum in Hyderabad, Stemx India’s CEO declared that “robots will soon be everywhere.” The event showcased cutting-edge robo...

Beyond the Metros: Tier-2 Cities Revolutionize India’s Growth Story

India’s Tier-2 cities are emerging as powerful engines of economic growth in 2025, outpacing metros in job creation, real estate, and startup activity. With government backing, bet...

Global Capability Centers: Driving India’s Leap to Innovation Supremacy in 2025

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India have evolved into pivotal innovation hubs, driving product development, AI, analytics, and digital transformation for multinational compan...

India Becomes World’s Third-Largest FinTech Startup Ecosystem

India Has Officially Emerged As The World’s Third-Largest FinTech Startup Ecosystem, Raising $1.6 Billion In The First Nine Months Of 2025. Trailing Only The US And UK, India’s Sur...

Battery Smart Powers Ahead With 1 Lakh Daily EV Swaps

Battery Smart, a startup founded by IIT Kanpur graduates, has achieved a milestone of 1 lakh electric vehicle battery swaps per day. With over 1,200 stations across 35 cities, the...

India and UK Launch Connectivity and Innovation Centre to Advance Digital Inclusion

India and the UK jointly launched the Connectivity and Innovation Centre to promote digital inclusion and secure communications. The initiative will harness AI, cybersecurity, and...

Speed Meets Tech: Blue Dart Launches Instant Digital Account Opening for MSMEs & Enterprises

Blue Dart Express Limited has launched an innovative Digital Account Opening (DAO) platform that enables businesses to open accounts and start shipping within just 10 minutes. This...

HSBC Bets Big on Indian Startups: Launches Innovation Banking with $1 Billion Lending Commitment

HSBC launched its Innovation Banking platform in India, pledging $1 billion in non-dilutive debt capital to support startups across growth stages. The initiative aims to empower en...

Game On: Chennai Startup Unveils Record-Breaking Assembly Speed Cargo Drone

A pioneering Chennai-based startup, Tamilan - The Drone Pvt Ltd, has developed the world's fastest assembling cargo and defence drone. Assembled in just six minutes from three main...

Think Before You Leap: Why Experts Say Don’t Quit Your Job to Start a Business

Entrepreneurs and career coaches are urging professionals to rethink the “quit and build” mindset. A growing number of experts suggest validating your business idea while still emp...

Anthropic Sets Sights on India: CEO Dario Amodei Visits Ahead of Bengaluru Office Launch

Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei is in India this week to deepen ties with government and industry leaders. The AI startup has announced plans to open a new office in Beng...

Full Circle Moment: Ragini Das Joins Google as Head of Startups, India

Startup Surge: Delhi’s Policy Pivot to Power 5,000 Ventures by 2035