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Open source AI is booming. Hugging Face explains who profits.
Open source models are becoming more mainstream as enterprises, governments and startups alike rely on the promise of lower costs, more control, and more flexibility. But as increasingly capable models become more freely available, how do companies capture value? And with Chinese open models gaining ground, can American players keep up? On this episode of []
DuckDuckGo pitches itself to schools amid backlash over Google
DuckDuckGo is courting schools frustrated by Google's AI restrictions, pointing educators to its search engine and options to disable AI features.
Waymo confirms it will split with Uber in January 2028
The split will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network.
Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion
Sequoia is consolidating into a smaller, Bay Areacentered firm, shutting down the programs and offices it built during a 20-year expansion while announcing roughly $10 billion in new funds.
Apple's AI-powered Siri Recaps won me over in just one day, despite my privacy reservations. But there's still room for improvement.
Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI
Politicians on the left, like NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and former FTC chair Lina Khan, accused Google of acting as an unregulated monopoly.
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Canva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth
Canva is cutting 22% of its staff as it faces its 'hardest year' yet.
Lenskart Q2 Profit Jumps 125% YoY To
Listed eyewear company Lenskart reported a 124.7% jump in its consolidated net profit to 232.5 Cr in the September quarter
MapmyIndia Q2: Profit Rises 90% YoY To
MapmyIndia reported a 90.6% YoY jump in its consolidated net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27) to 35.3 Cr
Pine Labs Partners With Stripe To Unify Online, In-Store Payments In Singapore
Listed fintech major Pine Labs has partnered with global payments infrastructure provider Stripe to launch a solution that allows eligible
Sri Ramana Enterprises Becomes a Trusted Name for LEXAN Polycarbonate Sheet
If you've walked past a large construction site or a greenhouse anywhere in South India recently, chances are the roofing overhead came from Sri Ramana Enterprises. The Chennai-based company has been supplying LEXAN Polycarbonate Sheet for close to two decades now, and over that time it's quietly become one of the names builders and farmers [] The post Sri Ramana Enterprises Becomes a Trusted Name for LEXAN Polycarbonate Sheet appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Sony Launches LinkBuds Clip Open-ear Earbuds with All-Day Comfort and AI-Powered Call Clarity
Sony India today announced the launch of the LinkBuds Clip marking a significant upgrade to its audio lineup. Designed for all-day open-ear comfort, featuring three tap-to-switch listening modes, balanced tuning for rich sound, and AI voice pickup for crystal-clear calls. Sony launches LinkBuds Clip with all-day comfort and AI-powered call clarity Open-ear listening [] The post Sony Launches LinkBuds Clip Open-ear Earbuds with All-Day Comfort and AI-Powered Call Clarity appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
From enterprises to SMBs: How Flashfox AI plans to change the hiring game
GetWorks AI hiring business, now spun off as Flashfox AI, is targeting 500 enterprise clients in the next 24 months as it expands into Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
From lab to farm: How Proximal Soilsens is developing a glucometer for soil testing
Developed over nearly a decade of research at IIT Bombay, Proximal Soilsenss patented NutriSense X aims to make laboratory-grade soil testing portable, faster and accessible. The device tests multiple soil parameters in seconds, without requiring electricity or elaborate laboratory infrastructure.
KF Finance sets Rs 25,000 crore AUM target for 2030
The company has broadened its financial services beyond vehicle loans, which opens up new avenues for growth. With a seasoned leadership team at the helm, IKF prioritizes good governance and credit discipline.
DSCI Floats Framework To Determine Liability For Harm Caused By AI Agents
The Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has proposed an industry framework to determine liability when autonomous AI agents cause
Fractal Q2: Profit Zooms 139% YoY to
AI and advanced analytics company Fractal more than doubled (139%) its net profit to 79.2 Cr in the second quarter
Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models
Called FlashProve, the system would let anyone check that an AI response really came from the model it claims to be from.
Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows
The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less-efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engines.
Cybersecurity-focused Ballistic Ventures is seeking to raise $360 million for a new flagship fund and another $130 million for a separate investment vehicle.
Palantir delivered such a huge third-quarter earnings report on Monday that its press release even bragged that the numbers were crushing consensus expectations. Yet, retail investors were lukewarm on the company on Tuesday, with the stock trading slightly down. Thats because Palantirs enterprise sales, its big growth area, showed signs of slowing. First, the good []
Researchers warned of North Korean hacking tactics years before record $6.3B Binance heist
Cybersecurity experts have long warned of the persistent and patient threat from North Korea's long-running hacks. The world's largest crypto exchange was still caught off-guard.
AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges
The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer.
Reddit tests ads in search results as traffic declines and growth concerns mount
The new ad placements could help Reddit squeeze more revenue from existing users as Google's AI search changes how people discover its content.
CrowdStrike said it will buy Fiddler AI, which makes AI agent observability software, and Dreadnode, which helps companies automate AI security testing.
Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of compute
At a moment when Anthropic's compute margins should be getting better, theyre getting worse.
Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya
Also co-founder and president Chris Yu told TechCrunch that he wanted to prioritize autonomous vehicles.
[Update] Ola Electric Allots Rights Equity Shares For
Update | November 3, 2026, 21:45 IST EV maker Ola Electric has allotted 37.03 Cr partly paid-up equity shares under
Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search
Schools choosing to restrict AI altogether will no longer be able to access Google Search, as AI features are now integrated into the search engine.
Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content.
ArisInfra Q2 Profit Rises 78% YoY To
Construction materials marketplace ArisInfras consolidated net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27) surged 78.1% to 22.8 Cr from 12.8
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Jewellery startup Giva raises $100 mn in funding round led by Multiples PE, others
This investment will enable Giva to strengthen its leadership team, build manufacturing capabilities and expand its offline presence.
Mobavenue Q2 Profit Rises 54% YoY To
Adtech company Mobavenue, formerly known as Lucent Industries, reported a 54.4% jump in its consolidated net profit to 11.3 Cr
Solgram raises Over $1 million in pre-seed funding led by DSG Consumer Partners and Saama Capital
This funding will bolster its cold-chain infrastructure while improving its technological capabilities.
Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe
Evertrue Capital announces $17M debut fund to back early stage AI and fintech.
The business of running a hospital: Balancing profitability, patient trust and scale
A hospitals financial health depends on more than occupancy and revenue, requiring a careful balance of cost control, cash flow and patient trust.
Azim Premji Foundation launches Social Startups Programme
Bengaluru : The Azim Premji Foundation has launched a Social Startups Programme to support development sector professionals in setting up and leading civil society organisations that address the needs of underserved communities. Many professionals have years of experience working with communities and understand their challenges but lack the financial support and guidance to start organisations []
Green-debt fees hit nearly $3 billion, topping fossil fuels for fifth year
For the fifth consecutive year, leading global banks generated more revenue from green projects than fossil fuel financing. Data shows these banks earned approximately $3 billion from climate-related financing this year. Major players include Bank of China, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank for green bonds. However, US banks dominated the fossil fuel financing deals, led by Wells Fargo and JPMorgan.
D2C home appliances brand Nuuk is raising around 100 Cr (about $10.5 Mn) in a funding round led by Wipro
Diwali Buying Guide: Best Ai+ Smartphones and Tablets to Consider This Festive Season
India : Diwali is more than a festival of lights. It is about being together, sharing laughter, creating memories and celebrating the little moments that make life special. From decorating our homes and capturing festive photographs to spending quality time with family and friends, it is the joy of togetherness that makes every celebration memorable. []
Garmin Expands ECG App to Customers in India
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the ECG App is now available to customers in India with a compatible Garmin smartwatch, including fenix 9, Venu 4, Forerunner 970 and more1,2. The ECG App allows users to record their heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) whenever they want. Customers can use the ECG [] The post Garmin Expands ECG App to Customers in India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Google takes Dreambeans to India in bid to bring AI-generated personal stories to the masses
Google's Dreambeans, its latest AI experiment, now supports 13 Indian languages.
Apple may try to increase revenue by doing
Apple hinted at ways that it could spur revenue through third-party opportunities during its Monday night earnings call.
Trajectory raises $45M to make AI model training accessible to nontechnical experts
The one-year-old startup is now valued at $300 million.
RSI is the point at which AI grows so good at training itself that it spawns a dramatic acceleration of AI capabilities. To the AI doomers, RSI represents the cataclysm from which there is no return.
Web host Squarespace lays off 19% of its employees
The website builder said that the job losses are part of a broader restructuring of its organization.
New York Times and other outlets sue web browser Brave over alleged content scraping
The New York Times is suing privacy-focused web browser company Brave for allegedly scraping the outlets copyrighted and unlawfully distributing it to its own customers, like Anthropic and Perplexity.
Snap settles lawsuit accusing platform of fueling teen depression and eating disorders
The plaintiffs said they started using YouTube as young as age 3 and other social media platforms at around age 9 and developed compulsive usage habits that they attributed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling.
In one of the largest deals in tech history, Marvell buys Lumentum for $115B
Marvell's planned purchase of Lumentum is one of the biggest acquisitions in tech history. And they both have the same strategic investor: Nvidia.
Readwise Books combines an ebook store, reading tracker, detailed reading stats, and AI features in a bid to challenge Amazon's ecosystem.
SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile to compete with AT
SpaceX has been looking for new ways to use its Starlink network, and a tie-up with cellular operator Boost Mobile could give it the terrestrial access it needs.
ideaForge Returns To Profitability In Q2, Reports Net Profit Of
Dronetech major ideaForge posted a net profit of 6.5 Cr in the September quarter (Q2) of FY27. The company reported
Omen AI adds liquid know-how in $16 million Aquatic Labs acquisition
Two startups tackling the data center water problem are joining forces in a $16 million deal.
Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at a $2B valuation from a16z and DFJ growth
Space infrastructure company Northwood Space on Monday said it had raised $375 million in a Series C round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2 billion.
A fresh wave of cyberattacks has hit Europe
This is the second wave of cyberattacks to hit supermarket refrigerators in a month, spoiling food and disrupting supplies.
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OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT
OpenAI said that ChatGPT and Codex will draw usage from the same allocation pool after this change.
Ford said it's making an explicit commitment to its customers that heir vehicle data is safe with the company.
Pixxel Is Indian-Owned And Controlled, Says Founder Amid Backlash Over US Foray
Bengaluru-based spacetech soonicorn Pixxels founder and CEO Awais Ahmed has dismissed questions over the startups Indian ownership and control following
PB Fintech slumps 7% as ad spends bite in Q2; analysts say worst priced in
PB Fintech reported a strong Q2 FY27 with revenue up 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) at 2,178 crore and profit after tax (PAT) up 43 per cent YoY at 192 crore.
Yamaha's environmental initiative is dedicated to conserving and cultivating forests used in musical instrument production, with a specific focus on preserving Indian rosewood.
GST decriminalisation decisions set benchmark for trust-based governance: CII
The Confederation of Indian Industry praised the GST Council's recent decisions aimed at decriminalising certain offences. The Council recommended raising the prosecution threshold from Rs 1 crore to Rs 5 crore, promoting trust in businesses.
Borrowed reading: stories from our extended colleagues
Five stories worth your time from our extended colleagues at CIO, Computerworld, Macworld, and PCWorld.
16 Alpha Appoints 22-Year-Old Priyanshu Priyank, Making Him India
Business Wire India 16 Alpha has appointed Priyanshu Priyank as Fund Manager of 16 Alpha Alternatives Technologies Fund, making him Indias youngest fund manager at 22. The appointment reflects the firms commitment to empowering exceptional young investment talent. Founded by Pushan Jain, 16 Alpha launched its first SEBI-registered Category III Alternative Investment Fund in February [] The post 16 Alpha Appoints 22-Year-Old Priyanshu Priyank, Making Him Indias Youngest Fund Manager appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
OpenAI might rebrand its data centers as
Data centers are deeply unpopular. But what if we called them something else?
On Equity, we discuss why tech CEO statements can seem so tone deaf.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Sturdy rectengale in a wide wide world
Google made a sturdy phone, but there is increasing competition in the foldable world.
The third season of Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power will be released on Amazon Prime Video on November 11, 2026. The season will follow the War of the Elves and Sauron five years after the fall of Eregion. It will show Sauron's attempts to create the One Ring, the rise of the Nazgl and the free people of Middle-earth's fight against Sauron's plans.
ED Arrests Armstrong Exchange Founder Over Alleged Online Betting Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Armstrong Exchange founder Sagar Dash in connection with an alleged online gaming and betting
The rules have changed: T20 batting revolution is here, and India is leading the charge
The growing dominance of batters in T20 cricket is not simply the result of flat pitches, small boundaries or favourable conditions, but a fundamental shift in batting mindset. Teams are treating wickets as expendable resources, with deep batting line-ups encouraging aggressive shot-making. Indias power hitters are at the forefront of this evolution.
Lucknow calling: If the City Of Nawabs could talk, here are 43 things that it would tell us
New-Age Tech Stocks Gain This Week Led By Ather
New-age tech stocks largely advanced this week, with quarterly earnings driving sharp moves in individual counters. Of the 69 stocks
E2W Registrations Rise 2.9% MoM To 2.15 Lakh In October, TVS
Indias electric two-wheeler (E2W) registrations rose 2.9% to 2,14,654 units in October from 2,08,688 units in September, with TVS Motor
Global Hindus Have Wealth But Where Is Their Power? | Swami Vigyananand
Hindus across the world have built wealth, achieved professional success and made their mark in business and academia. But why has this not translated into political power and influence? Swami Vigyananand, Founder of the World Hindu, Foundation, argues that Hindus must move beyond cultural celebrations like Garba and take their place in global decision-making. In this conversation with Ananya Dasgupta, he discusses the challenges facing Hindu communities worldwide, including alleged anti-Hindu bias on Meta, the debate over the use of the term South Asian in reporting on British grooming gangs, and the need for greater representation in politics, media and public institutions. Why is economic success not enough? And what will it take for global Hindus to have a greater voice?
Exclusive: D2C Skincare Brand Numour In Talks To Raise $3.1 Mn From Sharrp Ventures
Delhi NCR-based D2C skincare brand Numour is in talks to raise nearly $3.1 Mn (about 30 Cr) in a funding
Can D-Propulse Help India Reduce Its Dependence On Foreign Missile Engine Technology?
For nearly four decades, India has chased the dream of building its own jet engine, but the breakthrough remains elusive.
Walmart Probes Flipkart Employees Over Alleged
US retail giant Walmart has launched an investigation into allegations that employees at its subsidiary Flipkart received over 150 Cr
Indian startup funding activity remained muted in the last week of October. Homegrown new-age tech ventures managed to raise $130.2
Exclusive: upliance.ai In Talks To Raise Up To $4 Mn For R
D2C home appliance startup upliance.ai is in advanced talks to raise $3 Mn to $4 Mn (around 28-37 Cr) in
Update | Oct 30, 19:55 IST The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has cleared Prosus investment in Navi to acquire
Crompton Honoured with Mahatma Award 2026 for Driving Community Impact
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited (Crompton) has been honoured with the Mahatma Award 2026 in the Community Initiatives category, an initiative of the Mahatma Foundation hosted by Liveweek Group, for its efforts to drive positive social impact through the Crompton CSR Foundation (CCF). The recognition highlights the Foundations work in strengthening water security and rural [] The post Crompton Honoured with Mahatma Award 2026 for Driving Community Impact appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Bajaj Finance Credit Pulse Report: Check Credit Scores and Gain Insights into Credit Health
A credit score can offer useful insights into a person's credit history and repayment behaviour. For borrowers, understanding this score can help them assess their credit profile, identify areas that may need attention and make informed financial decisions. Bajaj Finance Credit Pulse Report: Check Credit Scores and Gain Insights into Credit Health The [] The post Bajaj Finance Credit Pulse Report: Check Credit Scores and Gain Insights into Credit Health appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Pine Labs Hits New High, Ace Blend Bags $9.9 Mn
Pine Labs Sees Profits Swell Pine Labs put up a strong show in Q2 FY27. Buoyed by broad-based improvement across
Exclusive: Smylo In Talks To Raise
D2C cat food startup Smylo is in advanced talks to raise around 30 Cr (about $3.2 Mn) in a mix
Thyrocare Q2 Profit Slips 68% YoY To
PharmEasy-backed Thyrocares net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27) slumped 68.2% year-on-year (YoY) to 15.2 Cr from 47.8 Cr
Fino Payments Bank posted a second consecutive quarter of loss in Q2 FY27, reporting a net loss of 20.9 Cr
