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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)
Building the Nike for Doctors: How Knya built a Rs 250 crore business
A Mumbai-based husband-wife duo is bringing innovation, comfort, and a sense of identity to medical wear, a largely overlooked segment of the healthcare industry.
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
Stocks to watch: Jio Platforms, Meesho, Hero MotoCorp, PNB Housing & Ola
Stocks to watch today: After a blockbuster debut, shares of Jio Platforms will remain in focus on Thursday. The stock rose as much as 23 per cent on its first day of trading on Wednesday.
Meeshos 2nd qtr loss narrows 68% to 132cr
Stock Picks Today: HUL, TVS Motor, NSE, Meesho, Pidilite, And More On Brokerages' Radar
Check out the top stock calls, initiations, upgrades, downgrades, and target price revisions from leading brokerages ahead of today's trade.
Indian equities ended lower on Wednesday, primarily driven by selling in heavyweight stocks. Information technology and oil and gas shares experienced significant declines, falling more than 2%. The Nifty 50 index settled at 22,699, down 51 points, indicating ongoing resistance at 22,800. Several companies, including Jio Platforms and Hero MotoCorp, reported their quarterly earnings that impacted market sentiment.
Upwind raises $400M after walking away from Datadog acquisition offer
The cloud security startup raised a Series C at a $3.8B valuation, instead of selling itself for the same price.
Microsoft has never disclosed Azure's quarterly revenue in dollars. But for the first time, we can see just how close it is getting to besting the biggest competitor in the market, AWS.
Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows
The announcement came alongside parent company Alphabet's third-quarter earnings report, which saw revenue grow 25% year over year to $127.6 billion.
Microsoft hits 10 quarters of record-breaking revenue in a row
Whatever the future of AI might be, the current situation is still very good for Microsoft. The tech giant reported yet another record for quarterly revenue on Wednesday: $92.3 billion, a 19% increase over the year-ago quarter.
A hacker obtained personally identifiable information about more than 40,000 Homeland Security staffers, which has since been published online.
Anthropic just launched tools to show companies what their AI spending is buying
The frontier lab is lifting the curtain on how users spend money on its models ahead of a planned IPO.
Reddit is the latest platform to embrace the
The For You feed combines posts from communities users have joined with recommendations tailored to their interests.
AI execs may be too out of touch to build for the general public
Tech leaders are flaunting how out of touch they are when they brag about using AI to connect with their families.
Trump DOE loans $5B to nuclear plants that will power data centers
Constellation Energy will get $5 billion in government loans to modernize nuclear reactors. Most of the new capacity is already committed to Google, Amazon, and Meta.
Meesho narrows loss by 68% while revenue rises 34% in Q2 of FY27
The annual transacting user base of Meesho now stands at 284 million for Meesho and the seller base has grown to 1.13 million.
Voice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription model
Nvidia just released a free speech-to-text model that can transcribe up to 40 languages, but it only works on recordings, not live audio, so its a big step for meeting and medical transcription tools while still leaving real-time use to rivals like ElevenLabs.
Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices
Amazon's other new devices include an upgraded Echo Dot, an Echo Studio with visual intelligence features, and the Echo Show 16.
Business Wire India More than 10,000 participants, according to the organisers, gathered at Talkatora Indoor Stadium on 27 October for the Gurjar Swabhiman Rally and National Conference, organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Gurjar Mahasabha. The programme combined a celebration of community identity with a forward-looking agenda on education, social reform, women's empowerment, youth development and [] The post Gurjar Swabhiman Rally in Delhi Unites 10,000+ Participants from Across India; Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel Joins as Chief Guest at Akhil Bharatiya Gurjar Mahasabhas Call for Education, Social Reform and Greater Representation appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
TikTok expands into restaurant guides with
The move puts TikTok in more direct competition with platforms like Yelp and Google.
Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World
Meta has launched a new app called Waddle World, which essentially looks like a Tamagotchi clone, but with AI.
Free Fire returns to India as Garena launches localized version four years after ban
Free Fire India was originally set to launch in September 2023, but Garena postponed its release.
Kodiak lands first commercial deal to supply driverless trucks for public highways
The deal with DTL Transport puts it on a path to become an an asset-light tech supplier, rather than owner and operator.
7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open
In just 7 days, TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Bostons SoWa Power Station on November 4. Your chance to save up to $100 on tickets is running out, and the opportunity to learn and connect directly with experienced founders, investors, and startup leaders is almost here.
Blue Dart launches International Parcel Connect for SMEs, D2Cs
This service will enable e-commerce, D2C brands, and SMEs to connect with global customers. With options that cater to both premium and budget-conscious shipping needs, it accommodates parcels from 50 g to 11 kg, ensuring enhanced tracking.
QClairvoyance's quantum chemistry bet: Transitioning from research to pharma partnerships
QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has performed chemically precise simulations of eight small molecules on an actual quantum computer, marking progress towards drug discovery applications.
Jio shares surge 21% in market debut after blockbuster India IPO
Jio has debuted as India's second-most valuable listed company, behind its parent, Reliance Industries.
Pepper crosses $11 million ARR as SEO and GEO pivot pays off, eyes $30 million in 12 months
The eight-year-old content platform says it is already profitable and expects roughly 20 crore EBITDA this financial year, with the US driving most of its growth
CAIT, NASSCOM sign pact to train traders across India in AI, cyber security, digital marketing
The pact, signed under Tech Connect for Traders and MSMEs Accelerating Digital Transformation, was witnessed by Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada
World to add less clean energy capacity this year, renewables agency chief says
The International Renewable Energy Agency predicts a decline in clean energy capacity additions by 2026. This slowdown is largely due to insufficient transmission networks and various trade barriers.
How Australia built worlds biggest battery-powered ferry
The electric ferry China Zorrilla has launched its operations between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, marking a significant milestone in eco-friendly maritime transport. This initiative showcases advancements in battery technology aimed at curbing environmental impact.
The Festive Margin Crush, WeWork India
Festive Rush Comes At A Cost Indias ecommerce sellers are heading into the festive rush with a growing cost burden.
VCs will make billions on Anthropic
Massive note conversions reveal the true extent of Amazon's ownership in Anthropic.
The data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid
As the AI boom stresses the existing power grid, all sorts of new opportunities for grid modernization are also emerging as a result, industry insiders say.
Guidewire buys Hyperexponential for $1.7B in cash
Software company Guidewire announced Tuesday that it was buying UK agentic underwriting startup Hyperexponential for $1.7 billion in cash.
A whole crop of venture capital firms are raising significant new funds.
GM eschewed hybrids in favor of battery-electric vehicles. Now it's gearing up to offer hybrid versions of its SUVs.
Bank of America kindly asks that you don
The banking giant reminds customers that you're responsible for activity resulting from your AI agents' access.
Discord is making its public communities more searchable, and people have concerns
In December, messages from Discord's public discoverable servers will begin appearing in search engine results.
Disruptive raises $10B fund to make big bets on at least 10 companies
Disruptive has made headlines in recent years for pouring money into companies like chip startup Groq and the AI voice-generation startup ElevenLabs.
Frontier AI labs say their models refuted the Exponential Time Hypothesis. What does that mean?
TechCrunch spoke to the MIT computer scientist charged with explaining OpenAI's latest mind-bending discovery
Ford Fathom will be the cheapest American EV capable of powering a house
Ford is rolling out two new chargers capable of powering a home or the grid so-called V2X capability.
US government says hackers are now exploiting critical PHP web bugs
The U.S. government cyber agency warns that hackers have figured out a way to exploit the popular PHP software, used in 70% of the web's software.
Bengaluru-based Nova Spectral AI has raised 21.2 Cr ($2.3 Mn) in a seed funding round led by Shastra VC, with
Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip
The new MacBook Pro comes with 24 hours of battery life, and now features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.
Apple rolls out iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and security fixes
The latest Apple software update for iPhones and iPads includes new features and important security updates.
Japan internet giant GMO says hackers posted stolen customer data
Japan's GMO Internet is verifying alleged customer data posted by suspected hackers following a cloud service breach.
COTRAV BLACK launches as an invite-only luxury experience platform for live-entertainment events
This initiative aims to enhance the live event experience by offering privacy and personalized hospitality.
NABARD proposes roadmap to strengthen cooperatives in Delhi, Cabinet note suggested
A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the Draft Diagnostic Study Report on Cooperatives in NCT of Delhi, prepared by NABARD with technical support from NABCONS.
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?
Detecting heart attacks beyond hospitals: Sunfox is making ECGs more accessible
Dehradun-based Sunfox Technologies brings a smartphone-powered ECG device that provides portable, clinical-grade heart monitoring beyond hospitals, reaching remote communities and healthcare centres across India.
SuiteWorld 26: NetSuite unveils new AI tools to boost efficiency for small businesses
Oracle NetSuite has introduced SuiteExpress and SuiteSkills to transform business operations..
SuiteWorld 2026: Oracle NetSuite adds new AI capabilities, moves closer to autonomous suite vision
NetSuites new AI capabilities include AI Workspaces, AI Portlets, SuiteSkills, industry-specific agents, and SuiteAgent Studio, along with updates to Ask Oracle.
India hosts CIML meet for first time; Khare pushes for globally harmonised measurement norms
India is hosting the 61st meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology, which focuses on global measurement standards. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare highlighted the importance of accurate measurements for fair trade and consumer confidence.
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.
Fusion startups are giving the government shares in exchange for awards. Is it worth it?
Fusion startups face a new challenge, one unrelated to plasma physics: Give the government shares in exchange for funding awards or go it alone?
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,
Matiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platform
Matiks has introduced a new platform for users to create games using AI.
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.
Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated
The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest.
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.
