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From Ultrahuman To Comet

Indias startup funding market opened September on a softer note, extending its decline for a second straight week. Between August

inc42 5 Sep 2026 9:00 am

AI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing

Nscale, which recently struck a $45 billion deal with Anthropic, is in talks to raise additional funds in anticipation of an upcoming IPO.

TechCrunch 5 Sep 2026 2:42 am

Another swarm of OpenAI agents reached the open internet without the frontier lab

It's the latest failure of OpenAI's internal monitoring and security systems.

TechCrunch 4 Sep 2026 9:51 pm

CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom

U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last years decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow.

TechCrunch 4 Sep 2026 8:30 pm

Krafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming

Krafton's planned investment in India is set to surpass $500 million with its latest commitment.

TechCrunch 4 Sep 2026 8:17 pm

Less than 24 hours to apply

Less than 24 hours left to apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and make your mark in the Silicon Valley scene. Apply before the application closes tonight at midnight PT.

TechCrunch 4 Sep 2026 7:30 pm

Feds launch investigation into Tesla

The investigation was launched just a few hours after Tesla put the first production Cybercabs on the road in Austin.

TechCrunch 4 Sep 2026 5:31 pm

OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-6 Astra, Its

OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, its latest frontier model, in a bid to push into AI systems that can use

inc42 4 Sep 2026 3:21 pm

Medulance Raises

Healthtech startup Medulance has raised 24 Cr ($2.5 Mn) in its Series A funding round from Auxano Capital, existing backers

inc42 4 Sep 2026 1:46 pm

The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus

While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food.

TechCrunch 4 Sep 2026 9:51 am

RentoMojo Files RHP, Uber India Axes 200 Jobs

RentoMojo Gears Up For IPO RentoMojo is just weeks away from its D-Street debut. The furniture and appliance rental startup

inc42 4 Sep 2026 8:00 am

Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation

The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.

TechCrunch 4 Sep 2026 6:18 am

Oura files to go public

The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year.

TechCrunch 4 Sep 2026 4:05 am

Meta is paying to peek at how you use their latest AI model

Most AI tools allow you to opt-out of sharing your usage with the model provider to improve future versions. Meta has taken that idea and put a price tag on it. For its new Muse Spark model, intended for operating coding and other agents, it is offering an explicit discount averaging out to about 95% []

TechCrunch 3 Sep 2026 11:49 pm

Google launches AI voice features in Gmail, Docs, and Keep

Users can search for emails or draft documents using the new conversational feature.

TechCrunch 3 Sep 2026 9:30 pm

Furlenco

After turning profitable in the fiscal year FY25, furniture rental startup Furlenco saw its net profit for the fiscal year

inc42 3 Sep 2026 9:10 pm

PayPal cuts roughly 220 jobs in India as part of turnaround plan

PayPal is targeting $400 million in cost savings by year-end and at least $1.5 billion over the next two to three years

The Hindu Businessline 3 Sep 2026 8:33 pm

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India Today 3 Sep 2026 4:54 pm

PayPal India Layoffs: Payments Giant Restructures Workforce Amid Global Job Cuts

PayPals latest India restructuring is raising fresh questions about job security, AI-driven efficiency and the future of tech employment.

The LogicaI Indian 3 Sep 2026 3:31 pm

Commerce Minister to inaugurate Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

Set to kick off on September 7, 2026, in Delhi, the Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026 aims to position India as a center of excellence for pharma machinery and lab equipment. During this significant event, industry pioneers and entrepreneurs will seek growth opportunities while attending various conferences discussing essential topics such as reshoring and the role of MSMEs.

The Economic Times 3 Sep 2026 3:27 pm

Everstone Capital-Backed Wingify Ropes In Ex-Dayforce Mehernaz Dalal As CFO

SaaS major Wingify has appointed former Dayforce APAC CFO Mehernaz Dalal its new CFO, effective immediately. Dalal most recently has

inc42 3 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

Beyond the fuel bill: Why MSMEs and businesses need to rethink energy resilience

As geopolitical uncertainty and energy price volatility reshape business priorities, Aditi Bhosale Walunj explains why companies, particularly MSMEs, need greater visibility over fuel consumption, costs and supply.

The Economic Times 3 Sep 2026 3:09 pm

HospitalStore.com crosses 32 crore revenue, targets 50 crore by 2027 with AI-Powered hospital technology

B2B healthcare platform expands from medical procurement to hospital technology with the launch of HospitalCloud.ai

The Economic Times 3 Sep 2026 2:44 pm

NCLT Orders Status Quo On BYJU

The NCLT has directed the resolution professional (RP) of BYJUS parent Think and Learn Pvt Ltd (TLPL) and successful bidder

inc42 3 Sep 2026 2:11 pm

UN warns global warming will exceed 1.5C and must be reversed

Warming is projected to peak around 1.8C in the best-case scenario. This necessitates a new goal of overshoot, peak and decline for climate change. Cutting greenhouse gas pollution and removing carbon dioxide are crucial steps. Countries with greater historical responsibility must lead these urgent efforts.

The Economic Times 3 Sep 2026 11:47 am

Gujarat likely to attract Rs 75,000 crore investments this year: ASSOCHAM Secy Gen

Gujarat is expected to attract investments of over Rs 75,000 crore this year as the state continues to encourage businesses to set up operations, create products and boost exports, said Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General of ASSOCHAM.

The Economic Times 3 Sep 2026 11:18 am

PayPal lays off 600 employees in India

PayPal has laid off around 600 employees in India as part of a global workforce restructuring to cut costs.

NewsBytes 3 Sep 2026 10:43 am

PayPal layoffs: 600 jobs cut in India without prior notice, report says

PayPal layoffs jobs cut in India without prior notice report says

India Today 3 Sep 2026 9:38 am

The Builders Stage brings practical strategies for scaling startups to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt, bringing together founders, startup operators, andinvestors for practical conversations on what it takes to build and scale.

TechCrunch 3 Sep 2026 4:31 am

Palo Alto Networks paid $500M for Thrive-backed Console, sources say

The acquisition also leaves Sequoia-backed Serval as the de facto startup leader in AI IT service automation, industry watchers believe.

TechCrunch 3 Sep 2026 4:14 am

X shifts US creator payouts from Stripe to X Money

X says U.S. creator payouts will now be handled through its X Money payments service, a change that appears to replace the previous Stripe-powered payout system.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 10:42 pm

US government sides with OpenAI on issue of training LLMs on copyrighted material

The United States has a strong interest in continuing to develop a robust and competitive artificial intelligence industry that sets the standard for the practice and procedure of AI use globally, the brief reads.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 10:39 pm

Enhanced geothermal notches another win as Google buys 400 MW from Fervo

Fervo's deal with Google could expand to 1 gigawatt of geothermal power, enough to supply a very large AI data center in Utah.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 10:24 pm

Wonderful more than doubles its valuation to $5B in under 6 months

Wonderful's $550M Series C was led by Insight Partners, with Salesforce, Index Ventures, IVP, Vine Ventures, 9Yards and Bessemer participating.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 9:34 pm

HiddenLayer nabs $100M as enterprises rush to secure their AI deployments

Security companies are scrambling to build products that can monitor not just agents but also the tools and add-ons they use.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 8:31 pm

PSA: Amazon

Amazon is adding a scam-detection feature to Alexa for Shopping that can verify whether suspicious emails, texts, and other messages actually came from the retailer.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 8:26 pm

Flipkart enters micro-drama market, partners TTT, Pratilipi

Flipkart has partnered with Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT) and Nexus Venture Partners-backed Pratilipi, among others, to produce micro-dramas exclusively for the platform

The Hindu Businessline 2 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

Alpha Wave Sells Pine Labs Stake Worth

On a selling spree, Alpha Wave has now offloaded more than 3.5 Cr shares of fintech Pine Labs via a

inc42 2 Sep 2026 8:07 pm

Uber is laying off 10% of staff, or 3,300 people

Uber is laying off about 3,300 people, or about 10% of its global headcount, in a bid to reduce management layers and invest more in its ride-sharing, delivery, and robotaxi divisions.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 5:44 pm

OpenAI faces 30 more lawsuits tied to Tumbler Ridge shooting

Edelson PC is filing 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge shooting, escalating claims to aiding and abetting and naming Chris Lehane, though evidence remains unconfirmed.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 5:39 pm

You can soon watch micro-dramas on the Flipkart app

Walmart-owned Flipkart is set to launch a new feature on its app, introducing micro-dramas.

NewsBytes 2 Sep 2026 3:16 pm

Quick Commerce Supply Chain Startup DocPharma Nets $2 Mn For Expansion

Healthcare supply chain startup DocPharma has raised $2 Mn (19 Cr) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Equentis,

inc42 2 Sep 2026 3:06 pm

Flipkart loses 2 more VPs

Walmart-backed e-commerce giant Flipkart has witnessed another round of senior-level exits, with two Vice Presidents (VPs) resigning from their positions.

NewsBytes 2 Sep 2026 2:46 pm

Panasonic Life Solutions India Announces Second Cycle of Co.lab Studio by IGNITION to Accelerate Co-Creation with Startups

Applications open September 1, 2026 for startups to join Cycle 2. The post Panasonic Life Solutions India Announces Second Cycle of Co.lab Studio by IGNITION to Accelerate Co-Creation with Startups appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 2 Sep 2026 2:23 pm

Semicon 2.0, ECMS & MPMS together can build end-to-end electronics value chain: ELCINA

The recently launched MPMS, with an outlay of Rs 62,500 crore, can further create demand and scale for these domestic inputs by promoting mobile-phone manufacturing and higher domestic value addition, says ELCINA.

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 10:26 am

Flipkart Sale, TV , 85%

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India Today 2 Sep 2026 8:27 am

AfterQuery reportedly becomes Y Combinator

AI model-training startup AfterQuery has reportedly raised a round that valued it at $3.2 billion, just five months after announcing its $30 million Series A at a $300 million valuation in April.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 3:38 am

X says attackers are targeting user accounts after the launch of X Money

X is investigating a wave of unsolicited password reset emails that it believes may be tied to the rollout of its new payments service.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 2:18 am

John Ternus hypes

Apple is hosting its iPhone release event next week, which is rumored to feature the first-ever foldable iPhone.

TechCrunch 2 Sep 2026 1:15 am

ChatGPT Health adds Epic integration for clinicians to import patient data

OpenAI said that the integration provides read-only access to health records for clinicians.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 10:30 pm

Waymo goes on offense ahead of Tesla

Waymo argued that fully autonomous vehicles aren't possible without using a mix of sensors and warned that pure end-to-end AI systems aren't safe enough.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 10:19 pm

Sequoia-incubated Empirik launches with $21M to predict outages before they happen

The startup wants to do for IT infrastructure what Cursor did for software engineering.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 10:01 pm

GoPro to be acquired for $285M, will remain a public company

GoPro is merging with a company that builds AI infrastructure, and will continue supporting existing consumer products.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 9:27 pm

Amazon Alexa can now alert you when something new might tempt you to shop

Amazon is adding a new Alexa-powered feature called Update Me When that can send personalized alerts about product launches, tours, books, shows, and other events that could trigger a purchase.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 9:21 pm

Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving

Microsoft 365 and Outlook are still seeing service degradations on Tuesday, the company's status page indicates.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

Fambot introduces an

Fambot is building an AI chief of staff to help families manage the emails, calendars, school updates, sports schedules, and other logistics of raising kids.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

Florida and Texas move to block Flock cameras over privacy concerns

Flock's searchable network of 130,000 license plate cameras around the U.S. have sparked bipartisan privacy and civil liberties concerns.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 8:30 pm

This startup is fuel-injecting hydrogen to make cargo ships more efficient

Newlight has raised a $9 million seed round and completed an 8,500-nautical-mile test run from Singapore to Ghana.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 8:22 pm

30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In August 2026

August turned out to be yet another eventful month for the Indian startup ecosystem. The month marked multiple mega rounds,

inc42 1 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

MSMEs must scale, innovate and go global to power Indias growth: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh called on MSMEs to move beyond the domestic market and compete globally.

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

Waymo accelerates robotaxi expansion with launches in Denver, San Diego and Tampa

Waymo will begin inviting riders on a rolling basis and slowly ramp up access in the three cities, following its usual commercial playbook.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

Help build the future of startups: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch Disrupt is where those moments happen. And we can't pull it off without volunteers like you.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 7:33 pm

Niyo To Acquire Capital India

Fintech soonicorn Niyo has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the forex and cross-border payments business of listed financial services

inc42 1 Sep 2026 2:03 pm

Devansh Jain Launches

Culture Circle CEO highlights empathy and accountability in young teams. The post Devansh Jain Launches Management Maxxing: Gen Z as a Workforce, Bringing a Founders First-Hand Perspective to the Future of Work appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 1 Sep 2026 2:01 pm

Alteon Raises $2.5 Mn To Develop Long-Endurance Autonomous Aircraft

Bengaluru-based startup Alteon has raised $2.5 Mn (about 24 Cr) in a pre-seed round led by Lachy Groom, with participation

inc42 1 Sep 2026 1:49 pm

Geopolitical shocks are forcing companies to rethink procurement intelligence: Claight CEO

Geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty and repeated supply-chain disruptions are pushing global companies to move from periodic procurement research to real-time intelligence, says Vishal Ranjan, Founder and CEO, Claight.

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 11:55 am

SME IPO framework overhaul: Can SEBI deepen liquidity, protect investors without shutting out growth-oriented SMEs?

As SEBI plans to overhaul the SME listing framework, the key challenge for the regulator will be strengthening investor protection while improving liquidity and keeping public-market access viable for growth-oriented SMEs.

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 11:52 am

Magna increases bet on battery swapping in India with $35M for Yuma

Magna's investment in Yuma Energy has reached $87 million as the Canadian auto supplier increases its majority stake in the Indian battery-swapping firm.

TechCrunch 1 Sep 2026 10:30 am

In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer future

This year, successive heatwaves, wildfires and drought, disrupted life for France's winegrowers, leading to historically early harvests, lower yields, and an increased risk of smoke taint.

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 9:16 am

Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM Capital

The Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather risks and firm global prices expected to keep domestic sugar prices elevated, according to a research report by DAM Capital Advisors.

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 9:08 am

LEAP India Q1 Profit Jumps 30% YoY To

Recently listed logistics company LEAP Indias net profit for the June quarter (Q1 FY27) increased by 30% to 24.7 Cr

inc42 31 Aug 2026 8:18 pm

Zomato Lays Off 240 Employees, Shuts Hyderabad Customer Support Operations

Eternals food delivery business Zomato has fired around 240 employees as it shuts down its customer support operations in Hyderabad,

inc42 31 Aug 2026 3:08 pm

Zomato Bans Sale Of Analogue Dishes On Its Platform

Amid growing concerns over analogue paneer, Zomato has announced a zero-tolerance policy against the sale of dishes containing analogue dairy

inc42 31 Aug 2026 2:08 pm

Pernia's Pop-Up Shop made designer fashion easier to find. Now, it's going public

Pernias PopUp Shop made designer fashion easier to find Now its going public

India Today 31 Aug 2026 1:55 pm

Online Grocery Startup Satvacart Shuts Down After 12-Year Run

Gurugram-based online grocery startup Satvacart has shut down after 12 years of operations and disbanded its team after failing to

inc42 31 Aug 2026 1:53 pm

Ather Launches Konarc Escooter At

EV maker Ather Energy launched its new Konarc electric scooter at its annual Community Day today. Starting at 99,999, the

inc42 29 Aug 2026 2:03 pm

From Third Wave Coffee To MATTER

Indian startup funding activity took a minor hit in the last week of August. Twenty three startups managed to raise

inc42 29 Aug 2026 9:00 am

[Update] Sandhya Devanathan Leaves Meta For New Role At OpenAI

Update | August 29, 01:54 AM IST Hours after Sandhya Devanathan said that she had stepped down as the India

inc42 29 Aug 2026 1:54 am

Hero MotoCorp Buys Additional 3% Stake In Ather For

Over a month after Hero MotoCorps board approved an investment in Ather Energy, the auto giant has now bought 1.18

inc42 28 Aug 2026 8:11 pm

ESDS Software Solutions IPO opens today: What you need to know

The issue comes amid growing demand for cloud and data-centre infrastructure, with analysts highlighting ESDS growth, profitability and market positioning.

The Hindu Businessline 28 Aug 2026 7:14 am

Can ESDS Software Solutions IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?

In a bold move, ESDS Software Solutions is set to launch a

The Economic Times 28 Aug 2026 6:50 am

ESDS Software Solution IPO: Can strong growth justify the valuation?

A profitable core business provides the base case, while new AI projects offer significant optionality

The Hindu Businessline 27 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Alpha Wave Ventures Exits Aye Finance Via

Global investment firm Alpha Wave has offloaded nearly 1.92 Cr shares or 7.78% stake in MSME-focused NBFC Aye Finance via

inc42 27 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

Ashish Kacholia-Backed Sanlayan Turns Profitable In FY26, Revenue Surges 5.7X To

Defence tech startup Sanlayan Technologies turned profitable in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), as acquisitions helped it scale its portfolio

inc42 27 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Ads in India for Free and Go Users; Says They Wont Influence Answers

OpenAI announced the rollout of ChatGPT Ads in India on Thursday. With this move, the San Francisco-based AI giant brings advertisements to the chatbots Free and Go subscription tiers, following their global rollout earlier this year. OpenAI says the ads will be clearly labelled and displayed separately from ChatGPTs responses. For the initial rollout, the ChatGPT maker has partnered with WPP and Omnicom, while a self-serve Ads Manager will also be introduced next month.

NDTV 27 Aug 2026 12:21 pm

Building Pharma Labs In Space, Zerodha

The Race To Make Drugs In Space For decades, microgravity research was largely about discovering how matter behaved beyond Earth.

inc42 27 Aug 2026 8:00 am

Micromax Floats Family Office, Earmarks

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Micromax Informatics has announced the launch of a family office, with a corpus of 250 Cr

inc42 27 Aug 2026 2:16 am

Ribbit Capital Sells Groww Shares Worth

Growws early backer Ribbit Capital has offloaded a cumulative 11.31 Cr shares via two bulk deals today, as per NSE

inc42 26 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

Engineering exports record 18% growth in July; US remains top market

_Engineering exports remain above US$10 billion in the first four months of FY27_.

The Economic Times 26 Aug 2026 3:32 pm

Lifeboat Found, 22 Crew Still Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks in Bay of Bengal

Four days after the Panamaflagged cargo vessel MV Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal, search teams have located a lifeboat bearing the ships name, but there is still no trace of the vessel or its 22 missing crew members. The lifeboat was found during a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guards Maritime [] The post Lifeboat Found, 22 Crew Still Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks in Bay of Bengal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 26 Aug 2026 12:54 pm