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India bets on battery storage boom to reduce solar power losses
The current grid infrastructure is causing marked energy loss during high-demand summer periods. To combat this, developers are integrating batteries to maintain a stable power supply throughout the day.
Asia Rice: India rates climb to 1-year highs on African demand, poor monsoon rains
India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $364-$369 per ton this week, up from last week's $362-$368. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $360 to $365 per ton.
Beyond Chatbots: Dview bets on AI that can reason
Dview founder and CEO Kauts Shukla says the next wave of enterprise AI will move beyond chatbots and dashboards to systems that can reason across fragmented enterprise data.
AI, entrepreneurship, and scalability take centre stage at ET Business Growth Summit in Bengaluru
With the industrys whos who in attendance, the event explored the opportunities and challenges shaping businesses in a rapidly changing world.
Trump bought SpaceX shares two weeks after blockbuster IPO
The president bought when the stock was in the mid-$150 range. SpaceX finished trading on Monday back at its IPO price of $135.
Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case
Zillow and Redfin reached a settlement with the FTC, which requires Redfin to reenter the rental advertising business.
Alabama launches investigation into OpenAI
Weeks after OpenAI disclosed that one of its cybersecurity models had gone rogue and hacked AI dataset company Hugging Face, Alabamas Attorney General announced an investigation into the incident.
Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60 percent, blaming memory shortage
As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Replit CEO Amjad Masad will share his perspective on the future of programming and Replit's role in developing it.
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Apply before September 4 to be a part of the TechCrunch Disrupt community by hosting your own Side Event.
Valor, Point72 back General Intuition at $6B valuation as AI startup pushes into robotics
General Intuition, the startup building a foundation model that trains generalized AI agents how to move through space and time, is in talks to raise at a $6 billion pre-money valuation from new investors including Valor Ventures, Point72 Ventures, and Seven Seven Six.
Adding to its Lenskart windfall, global investment firm SoftBank has now offloaded 4.50 Cr shares in the eyewear retailer to
Y Combinator Offloads Meesho Shares Worth
US-based startup accelerator Y Combinator offloaded 4.85 Cr shares of listed ecommerce platform Meesho, around a 1% stake, via multiple
OpenAI is building AI agents for everything. Will everyone use them?
Inside the frontier labs push to bring AI agents from software engineers to the masses.
Beyond the bill: How India is rewriting the rules for MSMEs | MSME Secretary Interview
Beyond the bill: How India is rewriting the rules for MSMEs | MSME Secretary Interview
Capital, technology and scale: The business blueprint for Indias critical-care future
CPR co-founders Dr Satya Garimella and Krishna Kottapalli discuss the business challenges of scaling critical-care infrastructure, from capital efficiency and funding to partnerships and technology.
Greener fuel adoption essential for maritime sector: DPA Kandla chairperson Sushil Kumar Singh
During the Kandla Green Hydrogen Conclave 2026, Sushil Kumar Singh highlighted that the maritime sector contributes around three per cent of the total green hydrogen gas annually, and the sector has to take the initiative to bring down the Greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity in line with the Paris Agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in 2015.
Chasing dues could get easier for small businesses under new rules, MSME Secy Bharat Khera explains
The number of enterprises in the formal ecosystem has increased from around 16.5 million three to four years ago to 92 million currently, said MSME Secretary.
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is a scale used to assess the maturity of a technology, with TRL 7 indicating that a system prototype has been demonstrated in an operational environment.
Flipkart introduces penalties for sellers over delays
Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber 825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europes GDPR.
Charting the Global Economy: UK payrolls slide, inflation rises
The latest figures show the UK labor market is faltering, with job vacancies reaching a five-year low. Inflation rates have intensified, fueled by soaring energy prices. Across the euro area, business activity showed modest growth, though France's economy continues to struggle.
OpenAI says California should strengthen its AI safety bill
OpenAI is calling for California to strengthen SB 53, an AI safety bill that the company previously opposed.
A new study finds leading AI labs have few publicly documented plans for containing rogue models, raising questions about preparedness as AI systems increasingly demonstrate unexpected and potentially dangerous behavior.
US battery startups have found a lifeline in defense
U.S. battery startups pulled in $500 million in grants from the Department of Energy, throwing a lifeline to an industry that was on the ropes after EV incentives were slashed.
Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Snappier cameras can
Googles Pixel 11 Pro XL brings snappier cameras and genuinely useful AI features like Rambler, but its iterative upgrades may not be enough to tempt recent Pixel owners.
EV Manufacturer Omega Seiki Raises Additional
Weeks after announcing fresh capital raise, EV manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has secured an additional 50 Cr ($5.2 Mn)
ISRO Mulls Exiting Manufacturing Amid India
Adding to the central push of opening the space sector to the public, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is
India's goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports rise amid Middle East conflict
In July, India's merchandise trade deficit climbed to $31.98 billion, the highest in six months, largely attributed to increasing oil and electronics imports.
Vadhavan Port, a significant greenfield project, will enhance India's port capacity. This new facility aims to alleviate congestion issues faced by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port. Indian industry and government are prepared to manage global trade uncertainties effectively.
Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite thrusters with $16M
Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising 2.6 billion ($16 million).
Nvidia partners with data center developer Cloverleaf
Nvidia continues to pour money into data center development just as AI data centers bring lots of money into Nvidia.
How AI accounting startup Rillet raised $100M and became a unicorn in 48-hours
Rillet CEO Nicholas Koop shared growth numbers at a board meeting and set off a fundraising frenzy from Iconiq, Sequoia and others. Without even trying.
Apple is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs from Siri, Vision Pro teams
Apple has admitted that some roles are being impacted as it shifts its focus away from certain initiatives.
TikTok reaches $400M settlement over children
Two years after the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that TikTok violated the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act, it has reached a $400 million settlement.
The $225 Pebble Time 2 is a refreshingly fun smartwatch
The $225 Pebble Time 2 pairs quirky watch faces and apps with physical buttons, an e-paper display, weeks of battery life, and a playful hacker spirit.
Nvidia just showed that the harness, not the AI model, is now the real hero
Nvidia research shows that AI agents can perform well, and not go off the deep end, through fine-tuning, even if the AI model isn't that great at the task.
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Zomato Experiments Rapid Food Delivery With Vending Machines
Eternal-owned foodtech platform Zomato has reportedly entered the rapid food delivery space with the roll out of vending machines, recently.
Oura faces lawsuit accusing it of misleading consumers about sleep-tracking accuracy
The lawsuit alleges that Oura rings are unable to measure any of the physiological signals needed to assess sleep quality or determine sleep stages.
India Can Build A Commercially Viable Space Sector For The World: PM Modi
Reiterating the Central governments bullishness on Indias space segment, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi today met with founders and
Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay
Are pigs flying? Walmart has finally caved on its refusal to support Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Starcloud raises $250 million for orbital data centers as launch options dry up
There's about to be a big fight to secure access to space.
Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles
Tesla and eight other automakers will install warning labels that help occupants identify the often hard-to-find manual door releases.
Private equity firm Apollo confirms data breach amid hacking wave targeting financial giants
The private equity giant confirms a breach, weeks after Google researchers said hackers were targeting financial companies.
Senator asks US government watchdog to review how feds use hacking tools
Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the U.S. federal watchdog requesting a comprehensive review of how the FBI, DEA, ICE's HSI, and the Secret Service use hacking tools and spyware against Americans.
Turtlemint Jumps Nearly 6%, Jefferies Sees 37% Upside
Shares of Turtlemint rose as much as 5.7% to hit an intraday high of 152.80 apiece on the BSE after
Global retail giant Walmart said that ecommerce major Flipkarts ad vertical drove its global advertising business in the second quarter
Indias Evolving D2C Landscape Indias consumer ecosystem is undergoing a reset, driven by instant gratification and algorithmic execution. Speaking at
Why Hammer Prefers Cables Over Premium Headphones For Quick Commerce
For D2C consumer brand Hammer Lifestyle, quick commerce is not a channel for replicating its entire ecommerce catalogue. Instead, the
Data center network company CtrlS DataCentres has raised 250 Cr (about $26.1 Mn) in equity funding from Zerodha cofounder Nikhil
D2C Brands Should Use Quick Commerce Gains To Scale General Trade: Veeba
D2C brands should capitalise on the quick commerce boom and use the gains generated from the channel to expand their
How Quick Commerce Has Become More Than A Convenience Play
Quick commerce is no longer confined to its traditional strongholds of food, groceries and personal care. As Indian consumers become
KKR To Invest In BookMyShow To Fuel Live Entertainment Push
Online ticketing and entertainment platform BookMyShow has signed definitive agreements with global investment firm KKR for the latter to acquire
Swiggy Shareholders Vote To Cap Foreign Ownership At 49.5%
At Swiggys 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the foodtech giants shareholders voted to cap its aggregate foreign ownership at 49.5%
IPO-bound education-focused SaaS company NoPaperForms, which got SEBIs nod for its IPO in March this year, saw its profit after
India Ratings and Research upgrades LT rating of Onesource Specialty Pharma to 'A'
Onesource Specialty Pharma (OSPL) said that India Ratings and Research has upgraded the company's long-term rating to 'IND A' from 'IND A-' with a 'positive' outlook.
Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Upgraded to 16 Coaches From 8
Union MoS Suresh Gopi pointed out that the increase in capacity was coming into effect on a significant day, as it marked the beginning of the New Year in the Malayalam calendar
Crisil Ratings upgrades LT ratings of Premier Energies to 'A+' with 'positive' outlook
Premier Energies (PEL) said that Crisil Ratings has upgraded its rating on the long-term bank facilities of the company to 'Crisil A+/Positive' from 'Crisil A/Positive'.
Adani Power receives upgrade in credit ratings from CARE
Adani Power gains after CARE Ratings upgrades LT ratings to 'AA+' with 'stable' outlook
Adani Power (APL) added 1.62% to Rs 207.20 after the company said that the credit rating agency CARE Ratings has upgraded the long-term (LT) rating of APL to 'CARE AA+' from 'CARE AA' with 'stable' outlook.
Manav Suthar is Ravindra Jadeja's upgraded version: Ex-India cricketer
Manav Suthar is Ravindra Jadejas upgraded version ExIndia cricketer
Army begins Rs 20,000 crore upgrade, bets on indigenous drones
Army begins Rs crore upgrade bets on indigenous drones
CIC launches upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System 2.0
New Delhi, Aug 17: The Central Information Commission (CIC) launched its upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System (AppCoMS 2.0) today, 17th August 2026. The upgraded portal was launched by Raj Kumar Goyal, Chief Information Commissioner. The upgraded portal has been developed and implemented as per the prescribed project timeline, with the objective of strengthening the digital infrastructure of the Commission and streamlining the workflow for processing Second Appeals and Complaints under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Appeal and Complaint Management System (AppCoMS) is an online web application portal, initially introduced by the Central Information Commission in September 2016. It enables citizens to file Second Appeals and Complaints online and facilitates end-to-end digital processing of cases, including registration, scheduling of hearings, issuance and uploading of decisions and other related processes. The AppCoMS 2.0 has been developed as a technologically upgraded platform with enhanced security standards, improved functionalities and streamlined workflows. It will facilitate smoother processing of Second Appeals and Complaints and provide a more user-friendly experience to applicants and other stakeholders. A key feature of AppCoMS 2.0 is the introduction of user accounts for Applicants, Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) of the Public Authorities and other stakeholders, linked with their e-mail ID and mobile number. In the upgraded system, Applicants will be able to submit Second Appeals and Complaints through their user accounts. Under the upgraded system, applicants will have access to a number of additional functionalities. Applicants can view case timelines, access documents, download hearing notices and decisions/ orders. Another important feature of AppCoMS 2.0 is the facility for use of Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) for digitally signing and issuing notices/orders by the Commission. The upgraded portal also provides enhanced facilities for Public Authorities and their designated officers, including the creation of user accounts for CPIOs to enable them to access Second Appeals and Complaints details and submit case-related documents through the portal. The decisions issued during the transition period (from 1st August onwards) and dispatched by post will be uploaded on the upgraded portal/ website in the coming days. The launch of AppCoMS 2.0 is in line with the Government of Indias continuing efforts to promote transparent and citizen-centric governance through technology and digital transformation.
Micromax arm Bhagwati Products plans 1,015 crore electronics manufacturing investment
The projects will expand domestic capabilities in two key electronics segments, with production expected to begin this year and employment opportunities rising.
Govt Clears 31 More Electronics Manufacturing Projects Worth
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 31 new applications under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS),
OnePlus 16 Could Offer Major Display Upgrade With BOE X4 Material and Slim Bezels
OnePlus said to have worked with BOE to customise the new X4 light-emitting material for the OnePlus 16. This new material is said to offer improved power efficiency compared to the X3 material used in the OnePlus 15. The new display material could double the lifespan compared to the previous generation. The X4 display could outperform Samsung's M-series luminescent material.
Snabbit Ropes In Klydo Cofounder Pradeep Yadav To Helm Operations
Quick home services soonicorn Snabbit has roped in fashion-focused quick commerce startup Klydos cofounder Pradeep Yadav as head of operations,
Amber Enterprises Gets Rating Upgrade After Strong Q1- Check New Target Price
Brokerage sees electronics, PCB and mobile manufacturing businesses driving a sharp earnings rerating over the next few years.
Indias Deeptech Fund Hits A Hurdle Indias 1 Lakh Cr RDI fund promised to unlock patient capital for deeptech startups.
Zaggle Q1 results: Net profit dips 33%, revenue up 27.5%
Revenue from operations for the quarter under review rose 27.5 per cent to 423.26 crore.
EaseMyTrip Slips Into Red With
Online travel aggregator EaseMyTrip (EMT) slipped into the red in the June quarter of the financial year 2026-27 (Q1 FY27),
Atomberg To Form JV With Voltas To Manufacture AC Compressors
IPO-bound consumer appliances startup Atomberg has joined hands with Tata-owned Voltas to manufacture compressors for room air conditioners (ACs) in
[Update] Shiprocket IPO Closes With 99.38X Oversubscription
Update | August 14, 19:45 IST Shiprockets public issue closed with an oversubscription of 99.38X, with investors bidding for 938.53
India-UAE Business Expansion Forum: The next growth frontier for Indian SMEs
As Indian businesses look beyond exports towards building a lasting international presence, the India-UAE Business Expansion Forum will explore what it takes to scale globally through the right markets, structures and partnerships.
Asia Rice: India rates hit near one-year high on tight supply
Indian rice export prices have reached their highest level in nearly a year. Vietnam's rice prices also increased for a third consecutive week. Bangladesh plans to import one hundred thousand tons of parboiled rice from Vietnam. Malaysia and the Philippines have increased their rice imports due to El Nino concerns.
Rapido Bags Karnataka Cab Aggregator Licence Till 2031
Mobility unicorn Rapido has secured the cab aggregator licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority. Granted under the Karnataka On-Demand
[Update] Shiprocket IPO Oversubscribed 3.16X On Day 2
Update | August 13, 2026 Shiprockets public issue was subscribed 3.16X on the second day of bidding, receiving bids for
Exclusive: Former Dyson India Boss Ankit Jain Bags Funding From BEENEXT For New Venture
Former Dyson India MD Ankit Jain is working on a startup focused on building premium consumer appliances, sources told Inc42.
D2C Brand Scrubsy Nets $3 Mn To Expand Home Cleaning Offerings
D2C home-cleaning startup Scrubsy has raised 27 Cr ($3 Mn) in a seed round led by V3 Ventures. Founded in
Cursor To Open First India Office By 2026 End: Report
Adding to its India push, US-based AI coding major Cursor is reportedly set to open its first office in India
Office space provider DevX (Dev Accelerator) reported a consolidated net profit of 1.50 Cr in Q1 FY27, more than 10X
Table Space All Set For IPO, Watermarking AI
Table Spaces 800 Cr IPO Table Space is back in the market with its IPO ambitions. The managed workspace provider
Ahead of the commencement of the bidding for its public issue tomorrow (August 12), IPO-bound logistics major Shiprocket has raised
PM E-DRIVE E2W Subsidy Extended Till March 2028 With
In a bid to boost EV adoption in the country, the Central has increased the total outlay of the PM
AvenuesAI Q1 Profit Jumps 45% YoY To
Fintech company AvenuesAIs (formerly Infibeam Avenues) consolidated net profit for the June quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q1 FY27)
The investment will strengthen Vecton's transformation model, enabling financial institutions to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and unlock measurable business impact
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit
The action followed an August 7 inspection that found serious hygiene and food-storage violations at Blinkits Malad facility, amid a wider Maharashtra FDA crackdown.
FDA suspends Blinkit's Mumbai facility license over cockroaches, expired food
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken action against a Blinkit Commerce's warehouse located in Malad, Mumbai and suspended the food license of the company with immediate effect. The FDA actions followed after...
B2C Giants Add AI Twist, LEAP India IPO Day 2
From Eternal To CARS24: AI Projects Go Big Some of Indias biggest startups are adding a dash of AI to
