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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.
Orbital Matter 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space
An in-space construction first could be an enabler for the space data centers of the future.
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
Organic India Launches a Certified Organic Range of Nuts
Business Wire India Organic India, a Tata Consumer Products brand, has announced the launch of its new Certified Organic Nuts & Seeds range in India, marking the brands expansion into the broader space of everyday nutrition. The range debuts with certified organic Almonds, Cashews and Walnuts, along with six seed variants Chia, Flax, Pumpkin, [] The post Organic India Launches a Certified Organic Range of Nuts & Seeds in India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
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.
From GST to e-invoicing: Closing the loop on Digital India
India has already built the rails. It is time to let the invoice travel on them.
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.
Hinge tests a cheaper plan as users become more fed up paying for dating apps
At a time when people are increasingly tired of dating apps, Hinge is testing a cheaper subscription plan.
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.
42AI comes out of stealth with $62.5M and a world model that can
Here's a question straight out of sci-fi: What if AI could predict what you were going to do before you decided to, even in a completely new situation?
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.
India-New Zealand FTA: Expanding Indias footprint in Oceania
More than a trade deal, the India-New Zealand FTA is a strategic gateway to new markets, fresh investment and stronger capabilities, positioning India to compete, connect, and grow across the Asia-Pacific.
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.
Kenswitch, Kenyas domestic payment switch, has partnered with Wibmo, a PayU company whose technology supports major international payment networks, including Visa and Mastercard, to strengthen authentication for online card payments and support the development of e-commerce transactions routed through domestic infrastructure. The partnership will give financial institutions connected to Kenswitch access to Access Control [] The post Kenswitch Partners with PayUs Wibmo to Strengthen Online Card Security in Kenya appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn
At a Brooklyn midterm party five days before Election Day, every conversation, from a council members fireside chat to a debate about the Democratic Party, kept circling back to AI and data centers.
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.
Apple CEO says the company doesn
Apple's new CEO defended the company's current position in the AI landscape.
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Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to move forward
An NAACP lawsuit accuses the SpaceX-owned AI company of violating the Clean Air Act.
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
Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves LIVE Streaming, La Liga 2026-27 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves LIVE Streaming, La Liga 2026-27 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Lucknow calling: If the City Of Nawabs could talk, here are 43 things that it would tell us
WTC Standings: Australia slip after series defeat; where are India?
OpenAI reportedly lowers funding target for new round
OpenAIs latest funding round doesn't seem to be living up to expectations.
From restaurant guides to payments, here
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
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
I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over.
The iPhone Duo has its frustrations, but its also fun and engaging enough that I didnt want to switch back to my Pro Max.
Finnable, a fast-growing NBFC building Indias most-trusted digital-first lending platform, announced the appointment of Shrimohan Yadav as an Independent Director on its Board, effective February 2026. Finnable appoints Shrimohan Yadav as an Independent Director on its Board, effective February 2026 Mr. Yadav brings 36 years of banking experience, including 29 years at the [] The post Finnable Appoints Shrimohan Yadav, Former RBI Chief General Manager, as Independent Director on its Board appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
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
Pile-ins, payouts, and pacing pressure: the investors behind the VCs open up
The money behind the money is thrilled, mostly.
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
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
Update | October 29, 19:45 IST A week after the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) took action against seven ecommerce
Philips Strengthens Its Sleep and Respiratory Care Portfolio With the Launch of Oxygenate 5 in India
Business Wire India As India faces a significant burden of chronic respiratory conditions, Philips, a global leader in health technology, launches Oxygenate 5 in India. Designed for people requiring long-term supplemental oxygen at home, the new stationary oxygen concentrator brings together dependable oxygen delivery with patient-centric features designed around the everyday experience of therapy. [] The post Philips Strengthens Its Sleep and Respiratory Care Portfolio With the Launch of Oxygenate 5 in India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
BlackBuck Q2: Profit Rises 42% YoY To
Trucking platform BlackBuck reported a 41.8% jump in consolidated net profit to 41.4 Cr in the September quarter of FY27
QualityKiosk Technologies Becomes QKTech, Advancing Engineering Reliability for the AI Era
Business Wire India QualityKiosk Technologies today announced its rebrand to QKTech, marking the next phase of the company's evolution as enterprises move from conventional digital systems to AI-driven and autonomous technology environments. For 26 years, QualityKiosk has made enterprise technology dependable. QKTech extends reliability across applications, platforms, AI models, intelligent systems and autonomous agents. Every [] The post QualityKiosk Technologies Becomes QKTech, Advancing Engineering Reliability for the AI Era appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Shadowfax Q2 Profit Zooms Over 5X YoY To
Logistics company Shadowfax reported an over 5X year-on-year (YoY) jump in its net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27)
AI is part of solution for climate change, COP31 pledge says
Turkey is set to introduce a pledge at the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Antalya. This pledge suggests that artificial intelligence can help in combating climate change effectively. However, data centers are reportedly increasing fossil fuel emissions significantly, raising environmental concerns.
Fintech Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In October
The question of when Indias Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will finally be monetised has remained at the centre of the
