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Aleph Appoints Digital Commerce Leader Medhavi Singh as Country Head to Accelerate India
Business Wire India Aleph, a global leader accelerating digital advertising and fintech solutions across more than 130 high-growth markets, today announced the appointment of Medhavi Singh as its new Country Head for India. The appointment signals Alephs commitment to Indias digital economy, a market it sees as pivotal to the pace of digital growth right [] The post Aleph Appoints Digital Commerce Leader Medhavi Singh as Country Head to Accelerate Indias Next Phase of Growth appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Luxury Watch Brand Rotoris Raises $8.5 Mn To Grow Retail Footprint
Luxury watch brand Rotoris has raised $8.5 Mn (80.9 Cr) in a Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures.
Cent Raises $15 Mn To Scale AI-Led Preventive Healthcare Platform
Healthtech startup Cent, launched by Practo cofounder Shashank ND earlier this year, announced the raise of $15 Mn (about 143
Ministry Of Defence Partners With Sarvam To Drive AI Adoption For Armed Forces
Sarvam has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to advance AI adoption across Indian
X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused
Whose hand is behind this travesty?
Ather Cracks Profitability In Q2, But Can It Sustain The Momentum?
Q2 FY27 marked a major milestone for Ather Energy as the listed electric vehicle (EV) major turned profitable for the
Govt should hike maize-based ethanol procurement rate by 9% to Rs 75 per litre: AIDA
The All India Distillers Association (AIDA) has approached the government with a request to elevate the maize-based ethanol procurement price to Rs 75 per litre. As maize prices continue to climb, AIDA expressed fears regarding the viability of grain-based distilleries and noted that current ethanol production plants are underutilized, which adversely affects profit margins.
The grease hunters of Bengaluru want Leftover fryer oil to fuel Indias Jets
Bengaluru has become a hub for innovative biofuel initiatives as collectors harvest old cooking oil from restaurants for energy production. With Indias substantial reliance on imported crude oil, the drive to tap into domestic energy sources grows stronger. Major oil enterprises are setting lofty targets for integrating sustainable aviation fuel and biodiesel into their operations.
Ather Turns Profitable, Paytm Q2 PAT Rockets
Athers Profit Milestone Meets A Manufacturing Crunch Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy turned its maiden profit in Q2 FY27, and
How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant
Alexander Embiricos, the OpenAI executive responsible for dots, never wants to have a meeting with someone else's AI agent.
An AI model said it wouldnt use any tools, then tried to send something to a server in Beijing anyway, and while researchers say its probably a training quirk and not espionage, the whole thing has people asking how much to trust free Chinese AI.
Databricks co-founder shares his secrets for winning big enterprises customers
Turns out selling to big companies isnt about having the shiniest tech: its about hitching a ride on a giants sales team.
After years in which every social platform (even LinkedIn!) aggressively pursued short-form video, this is a notable shift in strategy for Instagram.
Uh oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren
A small number of early adopters of the much hyped new foldable phone from Apple have complained of screens cracking.
Chasing US capital, Indian AI startups weigh cost of moving amid challenges
VC firms such as Antler India and All In Capital have launched programmes to help homegrown AI startups establish a foothold in the US
SpaceX locks in $40B GPU financing deal with Apollo
SpaceX has locked in a binding commitment for roughly $40 billion in financing to pay for AI chips and related data center equipment, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing Monday. In a statement, SpaceX called it the largest committed GPU financing ever.
Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports say
The buyout offers mark Microsoft's latest efforts to cut costs and rework its workforce.
Paytm Q2 Profit Skyrockets Over 10X YoY To
Fintech major Paytms profit for the September quarter surged to 225 Cr, 10.7X from 21 Cr in the year-ago quarter.
Tata Communications To Pour Up To $450 Mn In Build AI Connectivity Infrastructure
Tata Communications plans to invest $400-450 Mn (around 4,350 Cr) to build 10,000 km of AI-ready connectivity infrastructure across India
Anthropic officially files for its public debut
Anthropic has officially filed for an IPO, revealing soaring revenue, mounting losses, major enterprise adoption, and an unusual governance structure designed to preserve founder control and its AI safety mission.
Exclusive: axiTrust To Raise $5 Mn From Argor.vc, Others
Fintech startup axiTrust is in talks to raise around $5 Mn in fresh capital in its Series A funding round,
Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip
The new iPad mini features a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor.
Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Eligible Turo hosts will also get a one-month free trial of Tesla's FSD software.
Veefin H1 FY27 Profit Jumps 2.3X YoY To
BSE SME-listed fintech SaaS company Veefin Solutions reported a 127% rise in its consolidated net profit to 24.9 Cr in
Ather Turns Profitable In Q2, Posts
EV maker maker Ather Energy turned profitable in the September quarter of FY27, reporting a consolidated net profit of 1.3
ET Business Growth Summit in Nagpur highlighted land shortages, financing constraints, and rising energy costs as major challenges.
L Catterton Backs InMobi-Backed Glance To Expand Its AI Shopping Business In US
Consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton has made a strategic investment in InMobi-backed AI shopping platform Glance to support its expansion,
Is India a shadow transshipment hub? The data says otherwise
Between 2014 and 2024, Indias goods exports to the US grew 1.86 times, while US exports to India grew 1.94 times. A rising two-way relationship, with Indias global exports also up 1.36-fold, is hard to square with a mere pass-through story tailored to one market.
Rising global demand, lower price of Indian rice than competitors to boost exports: IREF
In the first six months of the fiscal year, India experienced a remarkable 13 percent boost in rice exports. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation predicts further growth fueled by strong worldwide demand and pricing advantages over rivals.
The best apps for tracking your reading and discovering new books
There are numerous apps on the market that promise to do just that, so weve compiled a list of some of the best ones to help you pick the right one for you.
TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about
We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more.
Charting the global economy: Euro area business activity cools
The euro areas private sector slowed more than expected in October, weighed down by France as the regions No. 2 economy grapples with fiscal and political tensions.
Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
Elon Musk reportedly ordered SpaceX to throttle Ukraine's Starlink access.
Instacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and Uber
Instacart might sell itself to a larger competitor.
PHP-ocalypse: How two critical web bugs almost broke the internet
Two critical bugs in the PHP web programming language, used by the majority of the internet, threatened to upend the internet and it's unlikely to be the last major software scare.
These clever apps show off the iPhone Duo
From retro cassette players and virtual notebooks to flight trackers and even a digital toaster, developers are finding creative ways to take advantage of Apple's first foldable iPhone.
A new study found Grok's AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democrats, with the two AI models disagreeing in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races.
The Boox Palma 2 Pro finally got me to stop reading on my phone
The $400 Boox Palma 2 Pro is a smartphone-sized e-reader designed for people who want to read books, articles, and documents on a small E Ink display.
Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages
We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.
From Even Health To The Pant Project
Indian startup funding activity slowed down in the third week of October, with 17 startups raising over $184 Mn. This
Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell
The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2-D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a ap, and summersaulted on voice command.
VCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product-market fit
Top investors from Iconiq and Sapphire Ventures, along with Rahul Vohra, the founder of Superhuman Mail, share the do's and don'ts for building hit products.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is coming to SoWa Power Station in Boston on November 4, bringing founders, investors, and operators together for a full day of candid conversations, practical sessions, live pitching, networking, and smaller roundtables built for deeper discussion.
Carta and NewView partner, hoping to entice more startups to let employees sell shares early
A new program wants to encourage more startups to allow workers to cash out early by making it easier to transact tender offers.
From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
Hosted by TechCrunch in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares, the full-day event goes beyond fundraising and AI to explore the realities of finding customers, building teams, sharpening a pitch, developing founder leadership, and scaling companies both inside and outside traditional startup hubs.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors
Top-funded fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems received an $85 million award from the federal government to advance conductors for fusion power plants.
Early-stage and follow-on investors in the AI lab are already sitting on major paper returns.
Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients
Quest is the latest in a series of healthcare technology companies that have been hacked in recent months.
Festive Sales See Shoppers Log In, But Hold Back On Big-Ticket Purchases
The festive season, usually a time to splurge, is telling a different story this year. A smaller number of card
[Update] Jio Platforms IPO Subscribed 22.19X On Final Day, QIB Portion Booked 70.55X
Update | October 23, 2026, 19:45 IST Reliance Industries digital services arm Jio Platforms 30,213 Cr IPO was subscribed 22.19X
Diwali 2026: Plan Festive Shopping with Bajaj Finance Personal Loan
As Diwali 2026 approaches, households across India are preparing for festive shopping, home improvements, gifts and family celebrations. Managing these expenses alongside regular monthly commitments can require careful financial planning. Bajaj Finance Personal Loan offers a way to fund eligible planned and urgent expenses through a collateral-free loan with flexible repayment options. Bajaj Finance [] The post Diwali 2026: Plan Festive Shopping with Bajaj Finance Personal Loan appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Taste Wins: 28 BLACK Spotlights Bharat
Business Wire India Newly launched in India, premium German energy drink 28 BLACK showcased its range at India Food Forum (IFF) 2026 in Mumbai. Strong interest from retailers, distributors, and industry leaders signalled demand for premium, lifestyle-driven beverages. At the forum, Daniel Geuther, CEO of Yinbev Beverages India Pvt. Ltd., 28 BLACKs exclusive importer in [] The post Taste Wins: 28 BLACK Spotlights Bharats Growth Story at India Food Forum 2026 appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Ola Electric Slides Over 7% After Bearish Call From Goldman Sachs
Shares of electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric crashed as much as 7.6% to hit an intraday low about 29 on
Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia
inDrive plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027.
Japanese-Themed Dining Chain Harajuku Tokyo Caf
Japanese-themed dining chain Harajuku Tokyo Cafe has raised $3 Mn (around 28 Cr) in a pre-Series A funding round led
Eternal shares defy market fall after Q2 results; brokerages remain bullish
The net profit of Eternal for the second quarter of financial year 2026-27 (Q2FY27) rose 92 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 125 crore, compared to 65 crore in Q2FY26.
Can AI keep your secrets safe? Eternal's dark.ai to offer encrypted chats
Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal plans to launch dark.ai, a privacy-focused AI assistant for founders, researchers, businesses and governments, globally by the end of 2026
Stocks to watch: BEL, Swiggy, Eternal, IHCL, PC Jeweller, RBL Bank, SRF
Stocks to watch today: BEL, Swiggy, Eternal, IHCL, PC Jeweller, RBL Bank, SRF, Nestle India, Zydus Wellness, Persistent Systems, Adani Green Energy, Aye Finance, among others, will be in focus today
Inside Critical PHP Vulnerabilities That Have 70% Of The Internet At Risk
A pair of critical vulnerabilities in PHP, the open-source programming language that powers much of the modern web, has forced
Nutanix Founder Ajeet Singh Floats New AI Martech Startup Different
Serial entrepreneur Ajeet Singh, who previously cofounded unicorns such as Nutanix and ThoughtSpot, has announced the launch of his third
Eternal to launch privacy-focused Dark.ai, global launch this year
Blinkit and Zomato sit in the low-risk zone against the threat of agentic commerce, says Deepinder Goyal
Zomato parent Eternal to swap Adonmo stake for 156 crore Mygate shares
Eternal will exchange its entire Adonmo stake for Mygate shares valued at Rs 156 crore and transfer its going-out India business to a subsidiary for Rs 130.76 crore
Eternal Q2FY27 net profit jumps 92% to 125 crore, revenue rises 78%
Eternal's revenue rose 77.6% to Rs 24,138 crore in Q2FY27, while consolidated adjusted Ebitda surged 197% as Zomato and Blinkit recorded strong growth
Eternal plans global launch of privacy-focused AI platform Dark.AI in 2026
Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal says Dark.AI will offer encrypted conversations and user-controlled memory, while AI agents pose limited risks to Zomato and Blinkit
Eternal plans to launch privacy-focused AI assistant dark.ai this year
Goyal shared the update in a letter to shareholders after Eternal released its Q2 results for the July-Sept quarter
Eternal Q2 profit jumps 92% to 125 crore but falls short of estimates
Eternal's Q2 net profit surged 92.3% to 1.25 billion but missed analyst estimates of 2.71 billion as rising costs weighed, even as revenue jumped 77.6% on strong Blinkit growth.
Aye Finance Q2: Profit Surges 151% YoY To
Listed NBFC Aye Finances net profit for the September quarter surged 151% to 86.7 Cr from 34.5 Cr in the
India-New Zealand trade pact: INZCCI calls on companies to turn market access into opportunity
This agreement opens new doors for trade, investment, and partnerships, especially benefitting small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies are urged to seek pertinent information and ask crucial questions to thrive.
Global sugar market supply deficit to grow sharply, analyst says
Major sugar-producing regions, including Brazil, India, and the European Union, struggle with adverse weather impacts from El Nio. Brazil's sugar production is significantly lower due to excessive rainfall affecting harvests at critical times.
Listed coworking space provider IndiQube Spaces board has approved an investment of up to 35 Cr in SaiEdge Realty to
Update | October 19, 2026 20:35 IST B2B manufacturing company Zetwerks 5,012.3 Cr IPO was oversubscribed 3.06X at the end
Curefoods Pilots Budget Food Delivery App MegaBite
In a bid to expand into the budget food delivery segment, cloud kitchen operator Curefoods has begun piloting a new
Sony India today announced the launch of BRAVIA 9II, the newest addition to its premium BRAVIA television lineup and the Sony's flagship True RGB television for 2026. Building on the success of the recently launched BRAVIA 7II, which introduced Sony's next-generation True RGB display technology to Indian consumers, the BRAVIA 9II brings Sony's most advanced [] The post Sony Introduces True RGB Technology Backed by RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro in India with Launch of BRAVIA 9II and BRAVIA 7II appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
UC Eyes More Capital, Burma Burma
Inside UCs 2,500 Cr Fundraise Plan A year after listing, Urban Company is back in the market for more funds.
Charting the global economy: Inflationary pressures mount in US
A broad upswing in consumer prices last month helps reinforce expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate increases in the months ahead.
Restaurant chain Burma Burmas parent entity, Hunger Pangs Limited, saw its net loss skyrocket nearly 31X to 15.4 Cr in
Listed home services major Urban Companys board approved a proposal to raise up to 2,500 Cr yesterday, seeking to shore
Indian Listed New-Age Tech Company Tracker: Market Cap, Revenue
For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to
Startup funding continued to pick up pace in the second week of October. Overall, Indian new-age tech ventures raised $236.2
The Familiarity Trap in Middle East Expansion
Personal networks can mislead expansion plans. Learn how Go Arab supports Indian founders entering GCC markets. The post The Familiarity Trap in Middle East Expansion appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Cult.fit Gets SEBI Clearance For
Markets regulator SEBI has given its go-ahead to gym chain Cult.fits 950 Cr IPO about three months after it filed
Tonbo Imaging IPO Oversubscribed Nearly 7X On Day 2 So Far
Defence tech company Tonbo Imagings 852.1 Cr IPO continued to receive healthy investor interest on the second day of bidding.
DGT, MSDE Partners With Medhavi Skills University to Strengthen Industry-Linked ITI Training
Business Wire India MSU becomes the only university in India with an active Flexi-MoU course under the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. The partnership integrates industry-led training, practical learning and recognised qualifications to strengthen pathways to employment. Medhavi Skills University (MSU), Sikkim, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) [] The post DGT, MSDE Partners With Medhavi Skills University to Strengthen Industry-Linked ITI Training appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
In September, India's exports of engineering goods soared to US$12.17 billion, indicating an impressive year-on-year growth. For the first half of the fiscal year, cumulative exports reached US$70.87 billion, reflecting a notable 19.7% increase.
Zetwerk IPO Subscribed 27% On Day 2 So Far, QIB
B2B manufacturing company Zetwerks 5,012.3 Cr IPO was subscribed 27% on the second day of bidding today. Investors placed bids
Cloud infrastructure company E2E Networks operating revenue jumped 411% to 223.8 Cr in the second quarter of FY27 from 43.8
TECNO Launches Aggressive 5G for the Festive Season With Spark 50s 5G at Rs. 19,999
Business Wire India TECNO today launched the SPARK 50s 5G in India, starting at Rs. 19,999. Rising memory prices have been pushing entry-level 5G phones further out of reach, and SPARK 50s 5G is TECNOs answer to that. It brings dependable 5G, a fresh new look and a battery that lasts all day to the [] The post TECNO Launches Aggressive 5G for the Festive Season With Spark 50s 5G at Rs. 19,999 appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Shopifys India Checkout Bet Shopify is preparing to bring Shop Pay to India. Setting up a direct clash with domestic
Indias AI-native startups enter faster growth phase as AI model costs fall: AWS
Falling token costs and greater access to AI capabilities are helping startups move faster from experimentation to commercial deployment, AWS said
